Jefferson County Historic Old Settlers Reunion Beginnings
The Jefferson County old settlers formed the association 33 years ago at Slagle and Acheson grove, now Chau tauqua Park, drawing about 3,000 attendees. The first meeting set a neighborly spirit, with officers chosen and relics, music, and speakers planned for future gatherings. Four of the original committee members still attend today in Fairfield.
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Jefferson County
Slagle and Acheson Grove
Chautauqua Park
T. S. Gage
S J. Chester
R. D. DuBois
J. A. Spielman
Fairfield
Old Settlers Association of
Jefferson
James H. Collins
John W. McLean
John Hayden
George Crane
C. E. Noble
J. A Spielman
H. Mitchell
S. J. Chester
W. D. Clapp
W.&. Groff
J. S. Beck
J. W. Messick
Old Settlers Reunion Planned at Slagle and Acheson’s Grove
The county met at M S Crawford's office last evening at 7 30. The committee plans a reunion of the old settlers of Slagle and Acheson's grove east of town on Thursday October with inviting all old settlers families friends and citizens.
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M.S. Crawford
Slagle and Acheson's Grove
Reunion and Officers Elected at Local Society Gathering
A square procession led to grounds for prayers by Mr. Hayden and a speech by Hon. CW Slagle. Officers chosen were C W Slagle president H B Mitchell vice president W W Junkin secretary and Charles David treasurer. A basket dinner preceded toasts and music by Dr. Woods choir. Relics were displayed and a social reunion followed with strong praise for the event.
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Hayden
CW. Slagle
Ton
C. W. Slagle
H. B. Mitchell
W. W. Junkin
Charles David
Dr. Woods
Mrs Holan Endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound
Cleveland mother recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for her boy's whooping cough praising its quick relief and cure. For sale by L. S. Bradshaw & Co. (Advt.)
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Peter Holan
Buckeye Rd
Cleveland
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Thoma's Best Place for Wallpaper and Paint
Thoma's offers a wide selection of wallpaper and paint products. Customers find quality brands, helpful staff, and competitive prices for home decorating projects.
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Thoma’s
Jefferson County Old Settlers Reunion Delights Attendees
Despite threatening weather and poor roads the thirty fourth annual Jefferson County old settlers reunion drew eight to nine thousand in Fairfield. Buffalo head sale and barbecued meat funded expenses while tag sales and Evening Tribune papers brought in hundreds, with proceeds aiding a new ambulance.
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Jefferson County
Old Settlers
Northwestern School of Taxidermy
Omaha
Fairfield
Jack Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt
Buffalo
Old Settler Dale Visits Fairfield From Centerville
Halle W Dale of Centerville an old Fairfield resident and longtime soldier in Co B 7th Missouri and U S Regulars visited Dr and Mrs Lora D James yesterday He enlisted March 29 1861 and discharged July 30 1891 after more than thirty years service The aged guest enjoyed meeting old friends and noting improvements since his last Fairfield visit
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Halle W. Dale
Centerville
Lora D. James
Dale
Fairfield
Co. B
Missouri
U. S. Regulars
Mr. Dale
Wyoming Prison Escape Sparks Statewide Tension
In Cheyenne on October 14 authorities report three convicts killed two dead and one fatally wounded after the third prison breakout in 36 hours near Rawlins. Antonio Pasco is identified among the escapees as shot and wounded another. Barber Charles Strasser was killed while trying to intervene. A hunter was held up and killed. Governor Carey plans troop deployment to Rawlins as citizens patrol armed for safety.
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Cheyenne
Rawlins
Antonio Pasco
Charles Strasser
Carey
Democrats Testify Before Clapp Committee Inquiry
Washington witnesses include William S. McCombs, head of the Democratic National Committee, reporting a Wilson pre convention fund of 135,560 with 14,000 unpaid and 10,000 of his own money contributed. he says no corporate gifts were made.
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Washington
Clapp
Williams. McCombs
National Committee
Bryan Speaks in Washington as Fairfielders Attend
Wive tickets sold to Fairfield residents who journeyed to Washington today to hear W. J. Bryan. Bryan spoke late this afternoon and plans to depart by special train at five for Center ville where another address awaits. The special train is expected to pass Fairfield around 5 45. An advertisement notes Foley Kidney Pills cured lumbago claims from Geo T Craddock of Rubie Ark and a local dealer L S Bradshaw & Co. sells the pills.
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Fairfield
Washington
W. J. Bryan
Geo
T. Craddock
Rubie, Ark
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Advt
Early Fairfield Real Estate and Prominent Pioneers 1843
The Jefferson county 1843 assessment lists 46 resident and 13 non resident realty owners in Fairfield. Notable figures include Thomas Dickey, Andrew J. Davis, John T. Moberly, and W. G. Coop, with properties like the National Hotel site and the Presbyterian church lot. Several residents held early county and territory offices, shaping state history.
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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
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. Stone
Wm. G. Spears
James Linson
Wm. Steel
Nancy Troy
Dan Scott
Samuel Shuffleton
James Stephens
J. B. Teas
Joel Thorn
C. C. van
Benj. F. Weeks
Bela White
Jesse Woollard
John White
Robert Boyd
Carry W. Lambert
Wm. McIntire
C. Olney
David Owens
Joseph Parker
Jonathan Rook
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
Boundary Change Effort in 1845 Iowa Territory
The Seventh Iowa Territory legislature debated shifting Jefferson county eastern boundary toward Skunk River through townships 72 and 73. Petitions from Henry and Jefferson counties were referred to the boundary committee but no action followed. Fairfield's Lyceum and later schools trace legacy to early acts.
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Seventh Legislative Assembly
Territory of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Skunk River
Norton Munger
Henry County
House of Representatives
Rubenk. Harper
Charles Clifton
Notice to Heirs of Elizabeth McVey Estate Disbursement Hearing Set
C H Linder administrator will file final report in Jefferson county Iowa by October 24 1912 seeking approval and discharge with release of bond sureties. He invites appearance to contest. Leggett McKenney attorneys. Hoban a former Dartmouth half back pursues Lehigh varsity spot.
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Elizabeth McVey
Jefferson County
Iowa
C. H. Linder
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Wyoming
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Fairfield Lyceum
County History
Third Legislative Assembly
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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
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