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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
12
The notice lists Evening Except Sunday printing by ANAL PRINTING CO at 1110 South Court Street. Editor and manager are stationed at the Post Office in Fairview, Iowa, for mailing as second class matter.
Mrs. W. A. Stallman’s Methodist class enjoyed a picnic at the County Home with four auto loads. The cool afternoon featured a dining setup by Mrs. Liming, Victrola music, and a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Liming. Y P B Girls meet tomorrow at 2:30 PM at the Methodist church.
Robert P. Praeger, alleged German descent, was dragged from Collinsville City Hall basement by a mob of about 350 and hanged to a tree one mile south of town. He reportedly prayed in German for three minutes before the lynching after being paraded barefoot through streets kissing the American flag. Police earlier escorted him to the city hall for safety.
The Orpheum announces the return engagement of The Million Dollar Beauties for next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with new repertoire and new players. Headed by Alex Saunders the company drew large crowds here last winter and pleased audiences, marking it as a popular musical comedy act.
Fairfield Theater announces a live musical comedy The Girl and The Tramp next Friday. The act features Geo C Vokes and Migs Mayme Gardner with a strong supporting cast. Also listed are Knights Templar meeting Red Cross degree tonight and Moyer church Ladies’ food sale Saturday along with McCord Chapter R A M meeting Monday April 8 at 7 30 p m for Royal Arch work.
The Lutheran church and Sunday school hosted a farewell reception for 11 boys volunteering for the Aero service of the U S Army. About 300 attended at Yeo man hall from 8:30 to 11:30 with flags carnations and a home front message. The Baraca class leaders praised the recruits and captain P H Staves urged the group to fight and win.
Librarian H M Dysart received a request from H J Metcalf of the National Council of Defense to remove books praising Germany. Dysart complied and the shelves are now clean. The letter asks careful review and submission of pro German titles to John A Winterbotham at the Chicago council office.
The Cafeteria audience enjoyed the evening's entertainment as Baraca boys escorted soldiers to the 1:30 a.m. train. Drums and music accompanied the patriotic farewell, creating a genuine Fairfield sendoff.
Mrs Charles Baird died at Jefferson County Hospital after months of poor health and a complication of diseases. An operation was performed in a critical condition. She is survived by her husband and son Rupert, at the Great Lakes Training School in Chicago, with funeral arrangements pending his arrival.
The Woman's Association meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to next month due to patriotic meetings at First Methodist church the armory and city park. The sessions start 1 30 in the afternoon and will feature Kansas editor and club woman Mrs Lewis who is likely to speak at all three events and has been named to the Liberty Loan committee for her public speaking ability.
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