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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
A citizen is warned to refrain from persuading others to enlist in the United States service. A Civil War era law criminalizes attempting to sway enlistment, labeled a high misdemeanor, with penalties up to ten years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both.
Quiet marriage of William Spencer and Miss Orpha Richland takes place at Rev J W Carson's home on East Broadway. Burlington engagement of Cathern Gantz and Claire Robinson reported. Rev W A Longenecker officiates. Girls Club meeting postponed. Westminster Guild to meet Friday afternoon. Loyal Temperance Legion plans silver medal contest at the Christian church next Tuesday evening with a program and finalists listed.
In Hammond Indiana on April 1 a patriotic parade drew twenty five thousand supporters. Hammond High School football players led eighteen members joining the colors as part of the largest northern state celebration. Thousands of foreign nationals joined the display and wholesale enlistments followed.
Fairfield firms including J. Turney & Co and Iowa Malleable Iron Co sign pledges that any employee enlisting in the Town National Guard will regain his job on return from service. Lieut. Fulton notes broad support for selective conscription and urges prompt volunteering to avoid forced draft. Orran Hassler of Batavia enlisted with Co. M yesterday, with others expected.
In a morning session the jury reached a verdict for Beatty against Peckham, awarding $87.50 plus six percent interest. Separate case Rob James vs. Charles Clark et al. began with a sworn jury and will proceed this afternoon over a note for 140 dollars signed by Clark and his father. Burlington train No. 4 struck cattle west of the city last night, killing 25 and injuring others belonging to Harry and Joe Ball.
Chapel notes report that graduating students who enlist before semester end receive full credit across courses where their grade stands. Instructors may require examinations. The policy aligns with North Central Association recommendations and college presidents meeting in Chicago on April 13. Park Russell departs for Des Moines to join the Army as commissary sergeant and receives credits. Ned Eastlark visits from Ottumwa on furlough. Students note Prof. Haldreth’s improving condition and Miss Gildersleeve plans. Red Cross training for girls proposed with 15 lessons in Hygiene and Home Economics pending enrollment.
Joy spoke on The Boy Problem As We Face It at the city Methodist church Wednesday evening. He argued no boy is bad just neglected and urged parents to guide and keep boys in school, noting his influence earns lasting respect from local youths.
Alphonso Van Lanscoot dies suddenly in Hinsdale Montana while visiting his son Ernest. Born 1865 in Aeltre Belgium he came to the United States in 1906 and worked at Iowa Malleable Iron Works. Survived by wife Emma five children Marie sister Eliza and brother Aime. funeral planned at St Marys church pending arrival of the body.
A note from Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Minster and relatives expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of aunt Arminda Farrier. Thanks are given for floral offerings and for choirs that sang at both services.
Mr Joy, noted speaker and artist, will deliver an address titled The Kingship of Control. A closing musical program by Dr Joy will accompany the event, highlighting his talents as singer and musician.
Our stock was purchased six months ago enabling us to sell at lower prices. Marquisette in white or ecru with plain or lace edges sold by the yard. Lace edged and inserted patterns available. White mercerized voile also offered at reduced rates. Listings include various patterns and edging styles with prominent low per yard prices.
Ready-made curtains Marquisette in white or ecru per pair 1.98 to 2.48. White curtains with colored border 0.98 and other styles in white or ecru with lace edges 1.25 to 1.98 per pair. Brass curtain rods 0.05 to 0.10. Flexible rods 0.10 each.
A notice stating the signer is not liable for debts incurred by his wife, listed as 599 in K. C. Salters. It appears as a personal disclaimer affecting financial responsibility within the marriage.
The items are now on sale at Frazey's Undertaking Parlors, by Miss Faye Lawson at The Fair Store and by members of League.
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