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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
2
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Local church notices list multiple congregations with service times sermon topics and concerts. Rev. Polly Mosser Keesey Anspach and Behnner lead morning and evening worships with Sunday School classes, concerts, and special meetings across various streets in Fairfield.
Dr. Geo Ellingwood Joy closed his week with a well attended address at the Methodist church on The Kingship of Control. He warned against hypnotism and urged positive suggestions to guide children willingly. He praised Fairfield High School and commended Principal Nixon and Superintendent A. W. Crane for their abilities.
Reports from the Dutch frontier indicate ten thousand munition workers clashed with troops in Magdeburg, attempting to burn the city hall during a violent strike amid Germany's political and economic crisis.
Charles F. Litton prominent Jefferson County resident died suddenly at his Glasgow home. He was found unconscious in his barn lot yesterday afternoon and died this morning at three o'clock from apo plexy after a physician’s pronouncement.
Edward C Dorn filed for divorce in the Superior Court on April 19 alleging his ten day bride Bertha Dorn showed undue affection for another man. Judge Dean Franklin presided in the cited proceeding amid the city rush to marriage.
A turreen supper is planned at the Fraternal Aid hall next Tuesday at 7 30. Ladies bring a dish and sandwiches. A Meth odist Ladies Aid meeting is set for tomorrow between Sunday school and church. Yeoman lodge team work for May ladies night requires a Monday 7 30 gathering. Pythian Sisters Kensington visit Mrs Hufstedler Tuesday at two with Miss Mohr and Mrs Allard assisting. Jubilee concert at the Methodist church is on April 24 25.
Dr R Way suffered a stroke of apoplexy yesterday morning while downtown. He felt well at first then grew ill at the post office and later collapsed near Davis restaurant before being treated by Dr Fordyce for two hours to revive him.
Mrs E L Stephenson leaves Monday for Albia to aid Yeoman lodge. Miss Christine Elliott visits Glendale for an over Sunday with friends. Miss Eba Burdaghl and Miss Roxie Ernst of Mt Pleasant spend Sunday at J G Kientz home. Mrs B H Elliott visits Ottumwa to see son Curtis in Company M. he will spend Sunday there. Grace Oliver of Fairfield elected Four Corners school teacher for fall term. Nine Jefferson County residents accept school near Salina Lockridge Tames. Allen Jewett Byron Neibert return from Chicago after navy enlistment, depart for South Carolina. Judge Vermilion dismisses jury until Monday in Teal ve case. Carl Waters of Sioux City visits parents. May Mouck returns from Creston visit.
See Rey Allender for choice veg table plants at the Crail and Brown meat market. 666.
Clifford Larson, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Larson of Lockridge, won first prize in Jefferson County State Fair Boys Essay contest. He earns a free trip and entertainment at the Iowa State Fair this fall as guest of the fair management. Dale Dallner of Lockridge School No 1 took second place and may take the trip if Larson cannot attend. Judges included Sanford Zeigler Jr, L H Alexander, and Mrs I T Gobble. Lawson passed the eighth grade exam in February. Daller plans to take it in May. The A M E Chair will give a concert at the Methodist church Tuesday evening.
The notice outlines weekly church activities including prayer meetings at 7 45 p m and 5 00 o clock, Sunday school at 2 30 with a short talk by Supt Kuhns, regular services at 7 30 preceded by a song service, and a Sunday 2 20 p m class time. Bert Barrow and Mr Kuhns from New Chicago Mission will speak after the 3 30 p m post service.
Ready made curtains in white with border priced per yard at 35 cents. Curtain rods advertised from 5 to 10 cents each and flexible rods at 10 cents each. Includes brass rods and various curtain hardware in a local sale notice.
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