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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
2
The readable text lists individuals including MSAN TAYLOR and W. TAYLOR with an unclear amount or date, suggesting a damaged public or legal notice fragment. The item preserves names but lacks full context or specifics.
German forces commanded by six generals push a hammering attack from the Somme to the sea aiming at British evacuation of northern France. British and French troops hold, repelling attempts to seize Amiens and other key positions as battles continue through Friday night with counterattacks recapturing Haoeard and capturing prisoners.
The Western division solicits volunteers to aid the British and Canadian recruiting mission. Mal A Wallace Owen urges enlistment to support British forces in Europe. He stresses that citizens cannot join but calls for active help from defense groups and organizations to recruit men women and children.
The tenth annual Tri-State track and field meet will be held May 11 on Alumni Field. Parsons College hosts this high school invitation event drawing many Southeastern Iowa teams. North High Des Moines won last year but this year’s meet focuses on local schools with new javlin and medley relay events. Track facilities have been upgraded and many entries are anticipated.
No. 9 Blackhawk becomes the first standard school in Blackhawk township and the fifteenth in the county as Miss June Gire and Etna Mitchell lead a diligent effort. The piece also presents Grant Jacobs as the correct recipient of the December 3 announcement for champion pig grower, detailing his pig Democracy and a year of club work with gains, feed data, and valuation, ending with a call to boost Jefferson county's agricultural clubs.
Pollyanna Baugher born June 20 1902 in Appleton City Missouri died Sunday April 7 after a short illness with scarlet fever. She was the youngest daughter of H Baugher with brothers James and Jonba and sister Bessie left to mourn. She lived in Trenton Muscatine and here attended high school as a Sophomore. Her body was taken to Trenton for funeral services led by Rev Sample of the Methodist church and interment followed at Maple Grove cemetery.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown at the death of our daughter and sister and for flowers. We also thank the Moose lodge for their kindness and the flowers. Mr. and Mrs. H. Baugher James John and Bessie Baugher.
Attorneys in the case of Harper versus Vaught agreed to submit the case to Judge Vermillion without argument this afternoon. Judge Vermillion adjourned court until next Monday afternoon at 1 30.
Members of the White Rose club traveled to Libertyville for an all day gathering hosted by Mrs. Sam Duvall two miles south of town. The Queen Esther Circle Girls were guests of the Young Women's Auxiliary at the Methodist church the previous evening with a six thirty picnic supper and a program. Maude Murdock sang with Vilorama Gaumer on piano and Portia Harper on violin, Fern Hewitt read, and Mrs. L T Gobble led a scripture reading. Mrs. W A Stallman led in prayer. Mrs. F W Burgus of Burlington spoke on Young People's Home Missionary Work.
One township remains unreported in Jefferson county Liberty Loan campaign tabulation. Until received no further definite information can be given. Applications thus far turned in have passed the $600,000 mark.
Harry Gantz of Brookville arrives in the city on business. John Shriner is ill at home on North Third Street. Ernest Swanson traveled to Burlington yesterday on business. Rev S B Ross Miss Effie Gantz and Mrs BE McLuen attended a Christian church convention in Centerville. Norville Switzer is ill at West Broadway. Gertrude Haynes is ill with pneumonia at home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Haynes. John Overholser ill at Jefferson County Hospital with pneumonia. The body of Harry Howell rests at Davies funeral home and will be moved to Mrs Mary Lewis on South B Street for a 2:30 p m funeral tomorrow led by Rev Keesey. Mr and Mrs B Kearns and daughters Janet and Margaret of Cedar Rapids have returned home after an over Sunday visit.
Des Moines reports the German-born operatic singer Frieda Hempel, slated to perform Tuesday night, was canceled after Governor Harding said he would not permit the event. Police confirmation followed the decision.
Two modern houses available for rent located on South Second and Highland Avenue. Enquiries should be directed to Wilson Art Store at 208.
Community volunteers announce a full day event at Old Settlers Park with tree shrub and wildflower planting. Attendees should bring dinner baskets utensils and extra food for a shared picnic and invite strangers to join. No collections or charges.
London reports Swedish press dispatch that Germany agrees to a Great Finland plan including the Petrograd Murman railway to the Arctic. It states that if Germany wins on the western front she will start a new war against Russia with Finnish support and that Japan would receive Siberia if joining the alliance.
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