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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1918

Page

6

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Postal Notice From Fairgid Iowa Classified

Fragmentary OCR indicates mail matter of the Sec ma Class at the Fairgid Iowa post office with designation of clerical handling and classification.

Fairgid Iowa

Republican Primary Campaign Announcements Key Jefferson County

A collection of Republican notices names multiple candidates for State Representative Sheriff Clerk of Court Auditor Recorder County Attorney and Board of Supervisors in Jefferson County. Announcements emphasize candidacy for the June primary with supporters urged to back their nominations.

Frank P. Mowery seeks renomination for Iowa House seat

Franklin P. Mowery announces candidacy for re nomination as a Democrat to the Iowa House of Representatives from Jefferson county. He invites voters to review his record in the 27th General Assembly and asks for loyal support at the June 3, 1918 primary. He also states his intention to run for treasurer as a Democrat.

Jefferson County County Recorder Clyde .C Bell House of Representatives of Iowa General Assembly Frank P. Mowery

Fisherman Harry Howell Found Drowned in Cedar Creek

The body of Harry R. Howell, 40, was found in Cedar Creek near Fairfield, after last seen Saturday morning. An inquest found death by drowning with no foul play. his Liberty Bond and money were found on him. He was a harness maker by trade and leaves a brother in Derwood, Maryland.

Harry R. Howell Cedar Creek Fairfield Rock Island Bridge George Adkins Herbert Summers Hugh Emry Bert Pickin Campbell Conner Wm. L. Long Gee. H. Israel R. C Sayers Harry Richard Howell George and Kate Mount Howell Howell Derwood Charles Lewis

Local clubs meet with notes of urgent business

Regular meeting of George Strong Post No 21 W R C is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend Also W C T U to meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs J H Dowds West Grimes street with important business to discuss. A dinner at the Bucher home on East Lowe street entertained Rev E F Gaule Miss Anna Fahlin and Rev H Ostrowski Miss Mary Blowski of Pleasant Plain. The Burlington Hawkeye reports the Curtis Butler wedding at Rev Frank E Weston's home with Miss Sarah C Curtis marrying Dr Frederick Earl Butler of Camp Dodge. The ceremony was in the ring style at 5 o clock with blue georgette gown and national decor. The couple will reside in Des Moines.

George Strong Post No J. H. Dowd West Grimes Street E. F. Gaule Anna Fahlin H. Ostrowski Mary Blowski Pleasant Plain Jos. Bucher East Lowe Street Burlington Uncle Sam Camp Dodge Des Moines

Mrs Susan Taylor Dies After Illness

Mrs Susan Z Taylor died last night at Jefferson County Hospital after a week with pneumonia. She was sixty three, of Kilbourn, visiting relatives here with sisters Mrs Hopson and Mrs Miller. Her husband J P Taylor resides in Kilbourn. Body to Kilbourn this afternoon. funeral tomorrow.

Susan Z.taylor Jefferson County Hospital Hopson Kilbourn

Stranger William Kleindt Taken In By Sheriff

A man calling himself William Kleindt was rounded up at the Western Union office by Sheriff Campbell after attempting to wire funds and a bank check cashing attempt. Authorities say he escaped from Mt. Pleasant asylum and is being held for transfer to the asylum.

William Kleindt Western Union Campbell Mt. Pleasant Asylum

Liberty loan oversubscribed in Birmingham area

At the Birmingham Savings Bank report, the Liberty loan exceeded quotas in Union township and Birmingham. Union township oversubscribed by 60 percent and Birmingham by 78 percent. Quotas totaled 27000 dollars and subscriptions reached 45300 dollars with more expected.

Birmingham Birmingham Savings Bank Liberty Loan Union Township

Local Briefs Trace Murmur of Visitors and Funerals

Ottumwa residents and visitors are noted in a string of calls and visits. Andrew Gantz’s death draws relatives from Clarke Nebraska and Major Charles Gantz travels from Clarke Nebraska to the city. Others include Elmer Smithburg from Lockridge and Bertha Peebler visiting Libertyville homes.

Will Gantz Clarke, Neb Andrew Gantz Charles Gantz Elmer Smithburg Lockridge

Store and Contents Destroyed by Fire in Parsons Addition

A store owned by William Cox in Parsons College Addition was totally destroyed by fire around 11 o'clock this morning, with the building and contents burned. No injuries are reported. Local fire units responded to the blaze.

William Cox Parsons College Addition

Wayland Doubles Quota for Third Liberty Loan

Wayland Iowa has doubled its assigned quota for the third Liberty Loan. The official allocation was 12,080 dollars, but current reports indicate actual subscriptions will exceed 24,000 dollars.

Wayland

Lajoie Cleared to Manage Indianapolis Team

The national baseball commission ruled Napolean Lajoie a free agent and nullified a proposed sale to Brook Inn by the Toronto club. He is free to assume management of the Indianapolis club in the American Association. decision unanimous.

Lajoie Indianapolis Cincinnati National Baseball Comoussion Napoleon Lajoie Brook Inn Toronto

Ball and Ball Seek Democratic Primary Nominations in 1918

The statements announce George M. Ball as a candidate for Clerk of Court subject to Democratic voters at the June 3 1918 primary. The message also declares Ball as a candidate for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket at the June primaries.

Jefferson County C. Be.ristine District Court Sanford Zeiglepf, Jr M. Olga Raines Board of Supervisors George M. Ball Sheriff

Jefferson County Reaches Third Liberty Loan Subscriptions

Subscriptions in hand approach 600000 total to the Third Liberty Loan reach 592000 held by County Chairman O F Fryer. Jefferson County surpasses 600000 with state approval and flags to be sent to the county and each precinct. Saturday total 556350 with three townships remaining. Credit subscriptions from railroad employees and out of county property owners boost the count.

O. F. Fryer Jefferson County

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