Jefferson County's First Old Settlers Reunion Recounted
A historical piece recalls Jefferson County's first Old Settlers Reunion held at Slagle and Acheson grove now Chauftauqua Park. It notes crowds of 2500 to 3000, committee leaders like T S Gage and J W Spielman, and the celebration’s successful start and enduring neighborly spirit.
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Jefferson County
Slagle and Acheson Grove
Chauftauqua Park
M.S Crawford
Single
Acheson’ Grove
Car
Old Settlers Association of
Jefferson
James H. Collins
R. D. DuBois
John W. McLean
John Hayden
George Crane
C. E. Noble
J. A. Spielman
H. Mitchell
S. J. Chester
T. S. Gage
W. D. Clapp
W. E. Groff
J. S. Beck
J. W. Messick
Jefferson county Old Settlers reunion praised despite rain and road woes
Despite threatening weather and poor roads, the thirty fourth annual Jefferson county old settlers reunion drew an eight to nine thousand crowd. The day featured dancing at the Armory, buffalo barbecue, and tag sales by girls for the Evening Tribune. receipts funded expenses with some surplus, and attendance was the largest on record.
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Jefferson County
Old Settlers
Keota
Keosauqua
Memphis
Northwestern School of Taxidermy
Omaha
Iairfield
Jack Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt
Buffalo
Tribune Force
Seventh Legislative Assembly
Territory of
Iowa
Skunk River
Norton Munger
Henry County
House of Representatives
Ruben R. Harper
Charles Clifton
Old Settler Dale Visits Fairfield Friend Circle
Halle W. Dale of Centerville, longtime Fairfield resident and a veteran of Co B 7th Missouri and U S Regulars, visited Dr. and Mrs. Lora D. James yesterday. The aged soldier, who enlisted in 1861 and served over thirty years, enjoyed meeting old friends and noting Fairfield's improvements since his last visit.
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Halle W. Dale
Centerville
Lora D. James
Dale
Fairfield
Co. B
Missouri
U. S. Regulars
Mr. Dale
Wyoming Convicts Escape From Prison Sparks Statewide Chaos
Cheyenne reports two dead and one fatally wounded as ten convicts flee Rawlins in a third prison delivery in 36 hours. Antonio Pasco is believed shot. barber Charles Strasser killed during the attempt to stop the escape. A hunter was reportedly held up and killed. Governor Carey plans troop movements to Rawlins as citizens patrol armed streets.
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Cheyenne
Rawlins
Antonio Pasco
Charles Strasser
Carey
Early Fairfield Real Estate Values and Local Leaders
Jefferson county 1843 assessment lists 46 resident and 13 non resident realty owners in Fairfield. Notable owners include Thomas Dickey Andrew J. Davis and John A. Pitzer. The National Hotel site valued at 2650 listed to Dickey. Davis later a Montana millionaire. Fairfield Lyceum and Fairfield University roots traced to 1840s acts. Political boundary debates, town incorporation, and early officials summarized.
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Jefferson County
Fairfield
William Alston
Willis Baker
Thomas Bartholomew
William G. Coop
Haldimand Crary
Jacob Clark
Alias Reddick
James G. Clark
George Crane
Andrew J. Davis
Thomas Dickey
Wesley Depew
Jefferson Easley
G. M. Fox
Thomas H. Gray
E. S. Gage
B. T. Hoxie
W. H. Hogland
James T. Hardin
W. H. Hendrick
Richard Irwin
G. H. Jennison
George W. Jenkins
Philip Keenan
Cornelius Keefer
David Laughery
John T. Moberly
Lendsly Mendenhall
H. B. Notson
John A. Pitzer
William Pritt
James F. Rice
Julius A. Reed
John Ratliff
James Robinson
Willis C
James Rabiel Troy
H. C. Taylor
Benj. Williams
National Hotel
Butte
Montana
Court House
Senate
Cyrus Olney
James L. Scott
Board of County Commissioners
Henry B. Notson
Willis C. Stone
Jesse Woollard
Samuel Shuffleton
Mrs Holan Endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound
Mrs. Peter Holan of Cleveland Ohio testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured her boy's whooping cough swiftly. The ad notes the product is sold by L S Bradshaw & Co with no harmful drugs mentioned.
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Peter Holan
Buckeye Rd
Cleveland
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Advt
Thoma's Best Place for Wallpaper and Paint
Thoma's stands as the top local store for wallpaper and paint, offering a wide selection and expert advice for home decorating projects.
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Thoma’s
Democrats Called Before Committee Testimony On Fund Details
Washington Oct 14 Many Democrats testified before the Clapp investigating committee headed by Senator Clapp. William S McCombs chair of the Democratic National Committee stated the Wilson pre convention fund totaled 135560 with 14000 unpaid and he contributed 10000 of the fund himself. He denied any corporate contributions.
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Washington
Clapp
William S. McCombs
National Committee
Bryan to Speak in Washington and Fairfield Tour
Five Fairfield residents paid to hear W. J. Bryan at Washington this afternoon. Bryan will depart by special train at five to Center Ville then thru Fairfield about 5 45. Craddock of Rubie Arkansas touts Foley Kidney Pills after two bottles cured chronic lumbago.
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Bryan
Washington
Fairfield
W. J
Centerville
Geo. T. Craddock
Rubie, Ark
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Advt
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Jefferson County's
T. 5. Gage
The
Weekly Tribune
Ander
Dr. Ye
Woods
D. R. Mc
Slagle and Achecon Grove
Hayden
C W. Slagle
Sult
C. W. Slagle
H. B. Mitchell
W. W. Junkin
Charles David
Dr. Woods
J. W. McLean
Ohio
Illinois
H. D. Dale
Wyoming
Fairfield Lyceum
County History
Third Legislative Assembly
Lucas
Jeremiah S. Waugh
E. B. Fitch
Charles D. Jones
Henry Temple
William M. Lyons
Charles E. Emery
L. W. Sanders
J. L. Scott
J. F. Chambers
J. P. Cheek
C. W. David
T. G. H. Gray
Fairfield University
L. G. Bell’s Seminary
Par
General Assembly
State of
Ansel Briggs
Barnet Ristine
First
Iowa Sentinel
Elizabeth McVey
C. H. Linder
Leggett & McKenney
Hoban
Dartmouth
Lehigh
Knox County
Edin
J. D. Jones
Fairfield, Ia
the Tribune
Iowa Homestead
Des Moines
Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
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