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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
2
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William S Hammond, longtime city resident and former C B & Q railroad engineer, died early today at his West Briggs Street home after years of poor health. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM officiated by Rev. H A Mosner, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. He would have turned 63 if he lived until June 27, leaving a wife and three brothers.
Batavia reports rumors about a missing sum as bank examiners study the records. Authorities say books were not kept up and are being brought current after a February 25 inspection found the bank in good standing. Ownership lies with Ottumwa investors and others, with no expected adverse outcome.
Des Moines April 9 final testimony ended the Rathbun pardon inquiry. The committee will issue a report likely Friday. It reportedly finds Harding guilty of malfeasance for pardoning missteps and Hayner guilty of improper pardon procedures. Impeachment likely debated. minority reports possible if either official is spared. A new telephone directory is nearly ready and corrections should be sent for proper listing.
Advertisement from Mrs J A Gregg seeking a woman to wash at the applicant's home. Calls phone number 2208 for contact and starts with a brief employment offer typical of domestic help notices.
Mrs J F Clarke received a cablegram reporting Lieut Col Clarke sailed from France on April 5 aboard the Velandria. Several unit officers accompanied him while two Indiana doctors and Dr Grey of Keokuk remained with the unit. The boat is expected to land at Charleston South Carolina.
Robert Wallace of Council Bluffs will join Ben Vardaman as a featured speaker at the Community Club gathering addressing the Victory Loan. Wallace will bring a treasured World War relic for the occasion as dinner tickets sell well despite bad weather. reserved seats must be claimed with notice to the secretary or a committee member before noon tomorrow.
In Freeport HL on April 9 authorities investigated three mysterious deaths linked to home made whisky said to contain wood alcohol. Victims include Mrs. Oscar Ruthe Mrs. John Soliday and Red Galbraith who died after consuming the liquor. Galbraith who allegedly prepared the whisky was found dead in his room later that day.
The film A Woman of Impulse starring Lina Cavalieri plays at the Orpheum tonight. Cavalieri, famed as Europe’s most beautiful woman, portrays a lace maker’s daughter whose powerful voice brings wealth and danger, ending in tragedy and happiness.
Miss Gail Crew and Willard W. Ward wed in Richland at the Methodist church with Rev. Tennant officiating. Edythe Rodgers and Logan Ogden married at the bride’s South Main home in a ceremony by Rev. P. S. Apfel. Ogden plan a Minnesota visit with relatives after the ceremony. Hazel Olson and Marshal Kellar tied the knot at Parsons College with Rev. Leland Spaulding. Various clubs met for meetings and social events including the T. S. C. B. club and the Eastern Star chapter scheduled sessions and activities.
Gus Scott will perform a solo at Methodist revival meetings tonight as the program centers on A Right Heart. Tomorrow evening's topic is Gods Word as a Hammer with further readings and song.
The 16th Annual District Convention of the Rebekah lodges of Iowa's 51st district will be held in Fairfield on Thursday April 10. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions include a picnic supper and program with district officers Ida Dunkel and Pauline Woellhaf, music, talks, and a play Waiting for the Train.
Des Moines Nursery Company shipments for local residents will arrive Friday April 11 and be available at Buchanan Feed Barn. Customers are urged to call for pickup promptly.
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