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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
4
Publication details list Evening except Sunday by NAL Printing Co publishers at 410 South Court Street Iowa. Editor and Manager filed with the Post Office as mail matter of the week.
Mrs. W. A. Stallman's Methodist class held a delightful outing with four autos to the County Home. The Limings hosted a picnic supper after a cool afternoon and Victrola music enhanced the gathering. The group thanked Mr. and Mrs. Liming as they left.
Robert P. Praeger, of German parentage, was hanged to a tree one mile south of Collinsville after a mob of about 350 dragged him from the city hall basement. He prayed in German for three minutes before being strung up, during which he was forced to parade barefoot through the streets kissing the American flag while authorities held him for safety.
The Orpheum announces the return engagement of The Million Dollar Beauties for three days next week with new repertoire and players. Led by Alex Saunders, the popular musical comedy company drew big crowds here last winter and is set for another run this season.
Fairfield announces a single Friday show of the coast wide hit with Geo Vokes and Mayme Gardner in leading roles. Reserved seats at Goumer Brow Drug Store from Monday. Also local notices urge Knights Templar meeting and Moyer church club sale and Royal Arch Degree work on April 8 at 7 30 p m with all members urged to attend.
The Lutheran church and Sunday school hosted a farewell reception for 11 soldiers bound for Aero service in the U S Army. About 300 attendees filled Yeoman Hall for music, a patriotic program, and a large supper.
Librarian H. M. Dysart reports removal of books in the Public Library deemed laudatory to Germany. A letter from H J Metcalf, Secretary of the National Council of Defense, asks careful review and reporting of any pro German works to John A Winterbotham in Chicago.
Refreshments in cafeteria style greeted attendees as the Baraca boys and others enjoyed the evening. The majority of the Baraca group accompanied the soldiers to the train at 1 30 this morning with drums and music in a genuine Fairfield send off.
Mrs Charles Baird died at Jefferson County Hospital after months of poor health and a recent critical condition. An operation was advised. She leaves her husband and one son Rupert at the Great Lakes Training School in Chicago. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of the son.
The Woman's Association meeting announced for tomorrow is postponed due to patriotic meetings at the Fire Methodist church armory and city park. The event will be rescheduled with Mrs. Lewis delivering talks, as she is a noted Kansas editor and club woman and a Liberty Loan committee member.
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