Moorhead and Wilson wedding at the bride's home
The wedding of Mary Louise Moorhead to Prof. Jas. P. Moorhead was held at the Wilson home with a large reception. The ceremony featured music by Mrs. Amalia Schmidt-Gobble, bridesmaids including Elizabeth Farmer from Chicago, and Rev. Pearse Pinch officiating. The couple plans a Lake Okoboji honeymoon before settling in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Welch
Helen Bean
Elizabeth Farmer
Chicago
Fred Hunt
Helen Wilson
Pearse Pinch
Congregational Church
James F. Wilson, Jr
Jefferson County
Moorhead
Prof. Moorhead
Parsons College
Boston Conservatory of Music
Germany
Fairfield
East Briggs Street
Iowa cities weigh Bertillon system to identify criminals
In Iowa cities led by Sioux City Clinton and Cedar Rapids discuss adopting the Bertillon method for criminal identification. Costs cited as a barrier but benefits noted, with cities like Council Bluffs considering adoption soon. A testimonial praises Eletric Bitters though unrelated. Frank S. Shriner markets the remedy at 50 cents a bottle. Sept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
R Rapids
Sioux City
Clinton
Bur
Dess
du- Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Corn Crop May Not Reach Safe Level By September 20
Iowa weather reports frost failed to materialize yet warnings of possible frost tonight. Estherville recorded 48, while northern areas face continued cold. Officials say the corn crop will not reach safe levels before September 20, despite earlier concerns.
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Moines
Estherville
Neb
Nebraska
Bride Chooses Unusual Vow During Methodist Ceremony
Pastor Samuel Wilson recalls a wedding in which Mary pledged to John with an altered vow, swapping richer for poorer and better for worse. The minister notes his preference for traditional services but shares the moment that prompted his view on form and meaning in marriage rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wilson
Street Methodist Episcopal
Mary
John
Are You Engaged God People Should Remember
A brief exhortation on engagement and marriage highlights how couples should honor vows, seek consent, and consider commitment amid common quarrels. The piece urges thoughtful planning and faith in building a lasting union.
State Census Nearly Complete in Iowa Counties
Des Moines reports the 1905 state census compiled for most counties and towns with eight counties still uncounted Wapello Washington Wayne Winnebago Winneshiek Woodbury Worth. Tama county footings completed showing a loss of 1,318 since 1900.
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Des Moines
Wapello
Washington
Wayne
Winnebago
Winneshiek
Woodbury
Worth
Tama County
Got Off Cheap Headache Cure Ad Promotes Pills
An advertising notice touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a quick pleasant cure for headache constipation and indigestion. The ad claims health restoration and guarantees the remedy, priced at 25 cents at Frank S. Shriner's drug store. September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Frank S. Shriner
Thieves Reported in Rome Vicinity
In Rome Iowa on September 4 a gang of thieves is suspected after farmers report multiple chicken thefts and other missing items. Uncertain if local culprits or travelers moving through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cured of Lame Back After Fifteen Years of Suffering
John G. Bisher of Gillam Indiana credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with a complete recovery after fifteen years of lame back. The liniment is also praised for sprains and bruises and is sold by Frank S. Shriner. September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John G. Bisher
Gillam
Ind
Frank S. Shriner
Fine Farms in Canada Map Peace River Country
A description invites readers to obtain a map of the Peace River country in northwestern Canada at latitude 58. It highlights fine farming conditions with wheat oats and barley thriving and a six week winter feeding period for stock. The region’s northern latitude is moderated by the Japan current and chinook winds.
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Peace River
Canada
Japan
Pacific
Season's Attractions at the Grand Opera House
Manager Thoma books a season at the Grand with acts like A Little Outcast Yon Yonson Mahara's Minstrels Peck's Bad Boy Uncle Tom's Cabin and In Old Virginia plus concerts and theater from Lyman Twins George Crampton and others to join forthcoming shows.
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Opera House
Thoma
Julia Gray
Heber-Edson Co
Cripple Creek
Old Virginia
Margaret Ralph
Quick Handling of Mails on Rock Island Trains
A new device to discharge mails from high speed trains is now in daily use on a Rock Island fast mail run in Iowa after seven years of testing. Post Office officials led by Captain E. L. West praise its safe operation at speeds from fifteen to seventy two miles per hour. A 1902 Postmaster General commission had evaluated several devices before this solution was adopted.
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E. J. Ryan
Boston
B. J. Bradley
New York
O. T. Holloaway
Cincinnati
Capt
E. L. West
Chicago
S. M. Gaines
Ft. Worth
Thos. P. Graham
Washington, D. C
J. H. Crew
Rock Island
Post Office Department
Colorado
Anita
Adair
Casey
Stewart
Dexter
Iowa
Railway Mail Service
Obituary of Jean Gilbert Mahon in Jefferson County
Jean Gilbert Mahon was born in County Antrim Ireland on September 14 1830 and died September 3 1905 aged 75 years 11 days She immigrated as a young woman and married John Mahon in Fairfield in 1854 They settled in Jefferson county nine children were born eight survive The eldest Jeannie preceded her The funeral services were led by Rev Alexander Corkey yesterday afternoon and a large crowd attended showing strong esteem
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Will Levington Comfort
Lippincott’s
McClure’s
McClures
Miss Tarbell
Kansas
Lungren
Colorado
William Allen White
Bright Angel Trail
Eugene Wood
George Randolph Chester
Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
Jean Webster
Arthur Train
Norvell Harrison
The
Woman’s Home Companion
A. Wilson Barrett
Anne O'Hagan
Fannie B. Rice
Max Nordau
Crowell Publishing Company
Springfield
Ohio
Garrett P. Serviss
Mr. Serviss
Loeb
Maude Howe Elliott
Chateau of Montplasir
Iss Ess Publishing Company
New York
Jean Gilbert
County Antrim
Ireland
Fairfield
John Mahon
Jefferson County
Jeannie
Obituary: Martha Louise Mathews Wells
Martha Louise Mathews Wells born January 20 1832 at Johnston Pennsylvania died September 2 1905 aged 73 years 8 months 12 days She moved to Iowa in 1853 married A T Wells in Johnstown Pennsylvania in 1860 later lived in Fairfield Four children were born three survive eldest Netty preceded mother in death funeral conducted by Rev Alexander Corkey at the family home yesterday with community sympathy expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Louise Mathews
Johnston
Iowa
A T. Wells
Johnstown
Chicago
Fairfield
Netty
Sporting News Journal shines with four full pages
The Sunday Chicago Record Herald presents a richly illustrated sporting section. It covers baseball racing bowling cycling and all sports with thoroughness and fullness, making it a favorite among sporting men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record- Herald
The Farmer's Foes and Climate
The piece outlines three constant challenges for farmers weeds insects and odd weather patterns. It frames weeds as the original sin of farming and warns they threaten land fertility if not controlled.
Like Finding Money
A reader from Sandy Level Virginia cites a chest trouble cured by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The ad touts the medicine as the greatest cough and lung remedy, sold by Frank S Shriner's drug store with 50 cent and 1.00 dollar sizes and trial bottle free. September.
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W. C. Barber
Sandy Level
Dr. King
Frank S. Shriner
Redemption Notice for Delinquent Lands in Jefferson County Iowa
State of Town Jefferson County notifies Mamie McDonald estate and Robert S McDonald that H E Snook purchased Lots 4 and 5 Block 2 Snook addition to Perlee Iowa at a December 1 1902 tax sale. If not redeemed within ninety days from service a tax deed will be issued. Dated September 4 1905. 26-3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie McDonald
Robert S. McDonald
Jefferson County
Iowa
H. E. Snook
Snook
Perlee
Probate Notice of Oris B Leasor Will Hearing
In Jefferson County Iowa an instrument claimed to be the Last Will and Testament of Oris B Leasor is on file in the district court clerk's office. A proof and final hearing is set for Monday Sept 25 1905 at 2 oclock pm the first day of the September Term 1905. E E Lucas clerk of the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Oris B. Leasor
District Court
E. E. Lucas
Administrators Final Notice in Crile Estate
State of Iowa Jefferson County issues final notice to Winona Crile heir and all interested parties. Final report of Edna S Crile administratrix seeks court approval and distribution order with discharge. Hearing set for September Term 1905 at Fairfield, Iowa. default can be entered if not defended.
Final report of Ann Lame estate in Jefferson County
To heirs at law and interested parties in the estate of Ann Lame deceased. Final report of Joseph E. Steele administrator on file in Iowa asking approval and order of distribution. Fail to appear by noon on the first day of the September Term 1905 at Fairfield Iowa, default and judgment will be entered. JOSEPH E. STEELE, Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Winona Crile
George C. Crile
District Court
Edna S. Crile
Fairfield
Iowa
Joseph E. Steele
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Mason City
Iowa Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Ewis and Clark Exposition
Portland
Oregon
St. Louis
Lake City
Yellowstone National Park
Rock Island Nan
H. A. Mohler
S. A. Brown
Bennettsville
S. C
Fine Farms
John B. DeMotte
Arizona
Robertson Projectoscope Co
Seminary Girls
Jefferson Coun
I. D. Jones
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