Funeral services set for Helen Wolgemuth
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3:00 PM for Helen Katherine Wolgemuth who died Monday night. Public viewing is 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the parsonage, followed by services at the Lutheran church conducted by Rev H D Hoover of Carthage College and Rev Sundberg of Ottumwa. Helen, born October 25, 1902 in Shamokin, grew up in Fairfield and was active in Sunday school and church entertainments. Her loss has saddened her parents and many friends.
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Helen Wolgemuth
Lutheran Church
H. D. Hoover
Carthage College
Carthage
Ill
Sundberg
Ottumwa
Iowa
Rev. Hoover
Helen Katherine Wolgemuth
Shamokin
Penn
Fairfield
Helen
Funeral for James Howell Held at Local Baptist Church
The completed service for James Thomas Howell was conducted at the Baptist church with the I O O F lodge presiding, Rev W W Montgomery officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen cemetery. Howell had planned his funeral, selecting pallbearers from Masons Odd Fellows Moose and Knights of Pythias and even wrote his own obituary. He was born July 15 1857 near Glasgow Jefferson County Iowa and grew to manhood on a farm before his conversion at age 18.
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James Howell
The
Baptist Church
I. O. O. F. Lodge
W. W. Montgomery
Evergreen Cemetery
Howell
George Eichenauer
George Ellman
Masons
J. S. Rhinearson
W. Pratt
Odd Fellows
Arthur Madden
Moose
Fred Beitel
Knights of Pythias
First Presbyterian Church
J. B. Rendall
Fairfield
James Thomas Howell
Glasgow
Round Prairie Township
Jefferson County
Iowa
Obituary: Martinsburg Leader Dies Following Faithful Life
The Martinsburg community records the passing of a longtime civic servant and church leader. A native of Fairfield, he joined the Presbyterian church in 1904, served as justice of the peace, notary, city clerk, and school board member, while contributing to brass bands and choir singing across several towns. He was married to Mary Ellen Castell in 1886 and leaves five children and several siblings and in laws.
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Presbyterian Church
Martinsburg
Iowa Lodge No
K. of P
Loyal Order of Moose
Fairfield
Hedrick
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Mary Ellen Castell
Salina
Iowa
Luzetta V
Clara J
Aletha G
Maude A
Ralph T
Muscatine
Benjamin
Canada
John
J. C
Lizzie Brewer
Farmers Sell Cholera Hogs In Chicago Market
Ill in towns in Illinois and Iowa ship cholera infected hogs to Chicago where inspectors test before slaughter. Despite passing initial checks, microscopic tests reveal the germ and infected meat is confiscated. Farmers profit from selling, while packers bear losses as shipments continue.
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Chicago
Ill
Illinois
Iowa
Mayor Gaynor Seeks Wife Advice From Minneapolis Correspondent
In New York on September 14 Mayor Gaynor advised H. R. Trimmer who asked for a wife from Minneapolis. He suggested direct approach and courage, noting his own lack of pluck but promising things would work out if Trimmer follows the plan.
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New York
H. R. Trimmer
Minneapolis
Gaynor
Trimmer
Kidney Cure Claim From Georgia Man
T L Parks of Murrayville Georgia says he suffered kidney and bladder troubles with back pain before using Foley Kidney Pills. He credits a 50 cent bottle with a full cure and asserts the remedy contains no habit forming drugs. L S Bradshaw & Co. Sept.
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T. L. Parks
Murrayville
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Veterans Meet in Reunion Today in Jefferson County
Veterans gathered despite damp weather for the Jefferson county old soldiers and sailors reunion. Officers elected included President S. J. Chester, Vice President Robert Israel, Secretary A. L. Belles, and Treasurer Theodore Higley. The afternoon parade and library program proceeded with Rev Osborn filling a vacancy, and crowd size exceeded early expectations. An exhibit and campfire planned for tonight drew large interest. Neiberts shop announces J W Williams of Bedford Iowa will do plow and woodwork. 43 years experience guaranteed first class work.
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Jefferson County
Old Soldiers and Sailors
S. J. Chester
Robert Israel
A. L. Belles
Theodore Higley
R. S. Galer
Mt. Pleasant
Rev. Osborn
Neiberts
J. W. Williams
Bedford
Iowa
Neibert Bros
Iowa State Bank
New Revolution Brewing in Mexico
Reports from Mexico City indicate a new revolution threatening Madero with General Huerta and his army possibly joining the rebels to take command. Martial law borders the north as federals mobilize amid calls for U S forces to cross the border with congressional authorization.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Madero
Huerta
Orozco
Sonora
Wilson
Steever
Wood
Congress
Circus Draws Large Crowds Under Hagenbeck Wallace Tents
Report from the Hagenbeck Wallace show where crowds gathered this afternoon. A diverse mix of patrons included families and curious individuals, with a focus on the performances and the varied reactions of attendees.
Meningitis Reaches Iowa Horse Population
Meningitis has entered Iowa with reports of two cases near Pacific Junction and additional cases noted south of Glenwood and at Clarinda. Nebraska experts reported no cure after a conference as Kansas and Nebraska losses exceed two million dollars. a Nebraska doctor claims to have treated two cases with tetanus serum.
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Council Bluffs
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Harry D. Miller
Pacific Junction
Glenwood
Clarinda
Lincoln
Neb
Holdredge
D. S. Palmer
Have Your Cycles Repaired and Ground at Pence's Shop
A concise local notice states that cycles are to be repaired and ground at Pence's Machine Shop. It emphasizes prompt service and basic maintenance offerings to customers in the area.
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Pence
President Parsons Addresses Parsons College Students
Rev Willis E Parsons president of Parsons College spoke to students at morning exercises urging education for greater life success. He opened with why am I here and said education yields better positions and meaning by seizing opportunities and meeting requirements.
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Willis E. Parsons
Parsons College
Miss Beers Seeks Acquaintances at County Hospital
Miss Beers asks county ladies to meet and become acquainted as they prepare for the opening Tuesday sewing and arrangements. She invites them to come to the hospital at 2 oclock Thursday and Friday, thanking them for assistance in advance.
Youth of 85 Visits Friends in Fairfield
Abe Marshall eighty five years old returns to Fairfield after thirty years to reconnect with old neighbors. He marvels at factory growth, new stores and buildings and shares anecdotes for the town's history. The piece also notes future events including a Farmers Picnic with speakers from Des Moines and Sioux City and Crail’s planned campaign travels.
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Abe Marshall
Neosha
Missouri
Marshall
J. L. Myers
Evening Tribune
Fairfield
Joe Crail Asked to Speak at Fort Madison Picnic
Joe Crail a local candidate for congress on the progressive ticket has received an invitation from the Farmers Picnic association executive committee of Fort Madison to address the Second Annual Farmers Picnic in Fort Madison and its environs.
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Joe Crail
Farmers’ Picnic Association
Fort Madison
Quiet Title Suit in Jefferson County Iowa 1912
In Chancery William C Hawk sues to quiet title to the north half of the southwest quarter of section 25 township 73 range 9 eight acres in Jefferson County Iowa. Defendants include Braden Bowlby Mealey Cassady and others. If no answer by Nov 4 1912 a default decree will be entered.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
Robert C. Braden
John L. Braden
Dennis Bowlby
Mary E. Sefton
James H. Lewis
John A. Brown
James W. Anderson
Jacob H. Allen
W. P. Brazelton
William P. Brazelton
Edward G. Guest
E. G. Guest
Thomas S. Mealey
Jane Mealey
Samuel Mealey
Blaine Mealey
George Mealey
Clarence Emry
Charleton Emry
Lawrence Emry
Chester Emry
Jessie Emry
Rufus R. Cassady
James E. Cassady
Jackson G. Cassady
Albert Cassady
District Court
Said
William C. Hawk
Twen
Fairfield
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T. F. McNew
Rcna Ai
Glasgow Baptist Church
Whittier College
Salem
Mars
J. T. Davies
Undertaker
H. C. Donaldson
Parsons
Miss Beers
Crail
Jerry V. Sullivan
Des Moines
W. J. Harding
Sioux City
Progressive Executive Committee
Hiram Johnson
Burlington
Keokuk
Robert C. Braden Et al
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Fern
Shoemaker's
N. W. Cor. Square
John Deere Plow CO
Parlin & Orendorf CO
McCormick
Dain Manufacturing CO
Rock Island Plow CO
Imperial and
van Brunts
Charter Oak
R. H. Spence, the Buggy Man
Fairfield, Iowa
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