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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1918

Page

3

Local Briefs Highlight Moves and Visits Across Town

Mrs Mel Davidson and her son visit Ottumwa while Mrs A P Anderson and grandson Gerald head to Batavia for an over Sunday stay. County Engineer Henry Cook of Ottumwa observes local business. Miss Anna Campbell of Cleveland Ohio arrives for weeks with her sister Mrs W C Ball. Mrs Alex Duffy plans Seattle future home. many residents travel or host visits with Ottumwa Stockport Libertyville Clarinda and Libertyville funeral services held for Mrs Henry Grammar.

A. P. Anderson Gerald Batavia Henry Cook Ottumwa Charlie A. Stump Erma E. Ferrer Libertyville George Ball Tennessee Iowa City Anna Campbell Y. WC. A Cleveland Ohio W. C. Ball Alex Duffy Seattle Washington Clara Pogue West Burlington Street Gilbert Swanson Carl Riggs Frank Massey Ruth Massey O. F. Nixon Fay Riggs R. V. Riggs Ministerial Association Agassiz Clarinda Henry Grammar Fell Cemetery Frank Glotfelty Harriett C. E. Kirby Jack P. S. Apfel Keokuk J. A. Peebler Mary O'Connor C. E. Swinney Bloomfield Af. E. Lepper South Fifth Street Emma Crawford Thomas Rider Isul Pauline Jackson Cross Lanes

Andrew Gantz 85 Passes After Long Illness in Fairfield

Andrew Gantz longtime Fairfield resident died at his home on West Washington street at 5:00 AM. Heart trouble ended a six month decline. He was 85 and survived by two brothers and ten children from two marriages. Funeral plans await Methodist church service.

Andrew Gantz Fairfield West Washington Street Mr. Gantz John Gantz Ohio Jefferson County Iowa Fairsfield Jacob John Omaha Neb William Martha Emma Kennedy Cora May Florence Ashmead Lowie M. Gantz Oiward Harry C. Gantz Brookville Major Gantz Los Angeles Cal Dayton Wash Clarke, Neb Ida Snyder Clarke Mertie Millane

Max Wants A Divorce silent comedy at Fairfield Theater

Max Linder’s Essanay farce screens tonight with a riotous plot at the altar. He winks at a front pew flirtation triggering a chase through a honeymoon apartment and a padded lunatic cell before a comic reconciliation.

Max Max Linder Fairfield Theater

Smokeless Day Fund Sends Donation to Fairfield Boys

Iowa Smokeless Day Association forwards a $50 gift to Fairfield, Iowa, stating funds go to Fairfield and Jefferson County men serving in France or training in the United States. The association notes weekly increases and plans to transmit money by cable for prompt delivery.

Fairfield Boys O. F. Fryer Iowa Smokeless Day Association Des Moines Fairfield Iowa France J. A. Garver Jefferson County

Eighth anniversary White Rose Camp event and local society notes

The Eighth anniversary of the White Rose Camp Royal Neighbors features a banquet and Eldon lodge delegation, with a program at 7:30 p.m. All members and friends invited. Mrs W Fordyce hosts O E S club Tuesday. The Methodist Young Woman's Home Missionary Auxiliary plans a program at the church chapel next Monday with Mrs Burgess of Burlington speaking. Washington Journal reports the marriage of Gladys Coakley and Wilbur Davidson at the Christian church last evening with a grey messaline gown and plans for a Davenport honeymoon.

White Rose Camp Eldon Lodge Young Woman's Home Missionary Auxiliary The Methodist Church Washington Journal Christian Church Gladys Coakley Hiram Coakley Wilbur Davidson Perry Davidson G. Solin “Bation Fairfield Davenport

Money to Loan on Improved City Property

Property loan offer for improved city property in Chonma and Thoma. Application details and terms available upon inquiry.

Elsworth Turney Kansas City Chonma & Thoma

Is the Stetson Hat You Wear Your Own

A Community Club banquet report notes a man mistakenly wearing a black Stetson No. 7 hat. Readers are asked to check the inside band for the owner’s name so the hat can be returned. Also listed: Montaville Flowers speaks at the Presbyterian church next Wednesday with 50 cent admission. Christian Bible School begins at 9 45.

Montaville Presbyterian Church The Christian Bible School HP. McLaughlin CO

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Hentheland Focal News Briefs Mel Davidson Little Son Ness Rosella Jewett Stockport Ida Lawson N. J. Kiger A. E. Labagh John Charles R. A. Daley Yester C. M. Redick Leggett Round Prairie Ladies’ Aid Society Ada B. Parsons Ducer H U W. Fordyce O. E. S. Club East Broadway Peace’s Machine Shop North Fourth Street Hone Emerson Gaumer Bros Kathryn Williams Stortz and Taglauer Fairfield Agents C. G. Nelson and Son Ottumwa, Iowa Datala Linoleum Sale East Side Square
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