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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1917

Page

6

Church notices across Fairfield area for April 1917

Multiple congregations list services with times and topics. Includes Bible School 9:30 to 9:45, morning sermons on topics such as The Greater Works and Jesus Resurrection Body, evening concerts and special programs by college glee club, and afternoon Sunday school. Facilities include Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and A M E churches with pastors named and dates in late April 1917.

Broadway C Streets R. H. Polly Jesus Washington and Main Streets H. A. Mosser H. A. Mitchell Presbyterian Church Jesus’ Resurrection Glee Club Parsons College

Dr Joy Ends Week With Talk On Kingship Of Control

Dr Geo Ellingwood Joy closed a successful week with an audience at the Methodist church auditorium. He argued positive guidance shapes a child, warned against hypnotism, and praised Fairfield High School and officials Principal Nixon and Superintendent A W Crane for their strong administration.

Methodist Church Geo. Ellingwood Joy Dr. Joy Suggeston Joy Fairfield Fairfield High School Nixon A. W. Crane

Striking German Munition Workers Riot in Magdeburg

Reports from the Dutch frontier say ten thousand munition workers rioted in Magdeburg, clashing with the military as they attempted to burn the city hall amid a widening German economic and political crisis.

London Aisne Germany Magdeburg

Charles F Litton Dies Sudden in Glasgow

Charles F Litton prominent Jefferson County resident died suddenly at his home southeast of Glasgow. He was found unconscious in his barn lot yesterday afternoon. a physician attributed the death to apoplexy after he was in critical condition since then.

Charles F. Litton Jefferson County Glasgow Mr. Litton

War Bridegroom Cries Quit

Edward C Dorn files divorce in superior court against Bertha Dorn alleging undue affection for another man after their April 10 wedding in Chicago. Judge Dean Franklin officiated in the court room.

Chicago Edward C Dorn Dean Franklin Bertha Dorn

Fraternal and civic notices announced for next week

There will be a turkey supper at the Fraternal Aid hall next Tuesday at 7 30. Ladies are asked to bring a dish and their own sandwiches. A Meth Dist Ladies Aid meeting is set tomorrow between Sunday school and church. Ladies taking part in May Ladies Night work for Yeoman lodge should meet Monday at 7 30. Pythian Sisters Kensington will be hosted at Mrs Wm Hufstedler’s home Tuesday at 2. Mrs Hufstedler is assisted by Miss Sara Mohr and Mrs Nellie Allard. All members urged to attend.

Church West Monroe Street Ld. C. Eddy Fraternal Aid Hall Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Yeoman Lodge Kensington Wm. Hufstedler Sara Mohr Nellie Allard

A. M. E. Jubilee Concert at Ea5 Methodist Church

Community event details note an A. M. E. Jubilee concert at the Ea5 Methodist Church on April 24. Organizers invite attendance and request inquiries about the program and performers.

the Methodist Church

D R Way Stricken With Apoplexy

D R Way suffered a stroke of apoplexy yesterday morning while downtown. He felt well at first, then grew ill in the post office, rested, then walked to Davis restaurant and Dr Fordyce's office before lapsing. A physician worked over him two hours before revival.

D. R. Way Mr. Way Davis Dr. Fordyce

Local Briefs Highlight Community Movements and Visits

Mrs E L Stephenson heads to Albia Monday for Yeoman lodge work. Miss Christine Elliott visits Glendale for a weekend with friends. Miss Eba Burdaghi and Miss Roxie Ernst of Mt Pleasant visit J G Kientz home on North Main. Mrs B H Elliott travels to Ottumwa to see son Curtis of Company M. he will spend Sunday there. Grace Oliver of Fairfield is elected Four Corners school fall term teacher. Nine Jefferson County residents accept jobs near Salina per Lockridge Times. Allen Jewett and Byron Neibert return from Chicago after navy enlistment. depart for South Carolina tonight. Judge Vermilion dismisses Teal vs Rock Island Railroad jury until Monday afternoon. Carl Waters of Sioux City visits T S Waters. May Mouck returns from Creston after two months with friends.

E. L. Stephenson Albia Yeoman Lodge Christine Elliott Glendale Eba Burdaghi Roxie Ernst Mt. Pleasant J. G. Kientz North Main Street B. H. Elliott Ottumwa Curtis Company M Elliott Grace Oliver Fairfield Four Corners Jefferson County Salina Lockridge Tnmes Allen Jewett Byron Neibert Chicago South Carolina Vermilion Teal Carl Waters Sioux Ciy T.S. Waters

Vege Table Plants Featured at Crail and Brown Market

See Rey Allender for choice vegetable table plants at the Crail and Brown meat market. 666

Rey Allender Crail & Brown Meat Market

Rural students shine in Jefferson County essay contest

Clifford Larson, 14, of Lockridge, earned first prize in Jefferson County for the State Fair Boys Essay on Why Agriculture should be taught in Public Schools and wins a free trip and entertainment at the Iowa State Fair. Second place went to Dale Dallner, with a trip if Larson cannot attend, as judges include Sanford Zeigler Jr and L H Alexander.

Clifford Larson Charles Larson Lockridge Jefferson County Fair Management Dale Dallner Fred Dallner Near Four Corners Clifford Lawson Sanford Zeigler, Jr Jeerson County

Ready Made Curtains With White Border 9e

A short note describes ready made curtains featuring a white border. The item appears to be offered in a catalog or shop display. pricing and exact dimensions are not included in the fragment.

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