Local society notes and wedding announcements
White Rose Camp R N of A to meet at Fraternal Aid hall tomorrow at 2 15 PM. Miss Ethel Junkin wed A H Betz April 14 in Portland and will reside in Emmett Idaho. Womens Home Missionary society meets Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Frank Crail 604 South Main with Olive Dunlap speaking. Fred A Martin and Genevieve Ferrel wed April 19 1918 in Ottumwa Iowa.
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White Rose Camp R
N. of A
Fairfield
Ethel Junkin
A. H. Betz
Portland
Oregon
Emmett
Idaho
Junkin
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Frank Crail
South Main Street
Olive Dunlap
Jacksonville
Ill
Fred A. Martin
Mises
Genevieve Ferrel
Ottumwa
Iowa
Miss Ferrell
M. Ferrel
Libertyville
Mr. Martin
Mrs. Martin
Notice on Funding Bonds and Water Warrant Payment
Notice to holders of Funding Bonds issued March 1, 1915 numbers 54 and 55 each 1090 and Water Warrant 5296 issued Feb 2, 1915 to Jefferson County Gas Oil and Mineral Co for 437.85 to present at the city clerk’s office for payment as interest stops April 17, 1918. Paul Coleson city clerk.
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Jefferson County Gas, Oil and Mineral Co
Paul Coleson
WAR MAPS OFFERED FOR LIMITED TIME AT 50 CENTS
The Journal offers large scale Western Battle Front maps with an index of districts towns forts forests mountains and rivers. Each map includes a location key and is available for 50 cents while supply lasts. Also a note urges support for a new Sunday law amid civic concerns. Also an ad for two piano case organs from H P McLaughlin Co with exchange trade potential.
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Western Battle Front
H. P. McLaughlin Co
Fairfield council backs new law amid civic push
A call to support council members who push a controversial new ordinance, framed as a safeguard for the city's future. Critics warn against eroding established rules while supporters urge timely action on the measure cited as a preventive fix.
Death of Mrs Margaret McLane in Chicago
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Margaret McLane a former resident who died yesterday in Chicago at about age 86 She lived there since 1906 with her daughter Mrs John Nyenhuis Survived by two sons Robert of Chicago and John of this city Her body will arrive Wednesday morning on the Rock Island and be taken to Evergreen cemetery for funeral services led by Rev H A Mosser.
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Margaret McLane
Chicago
John Nyenhuis
Nyenhuis
Robert McLane
John McLane
Rock Island
Evergreen Cemetery
H. A. Mosser
The New Draft Law and Its Implications
The measure requires all men who reached twenty one since June 5 1917 to register for military service with future registrants aging in at twenty one. Class One remains the default while married men may enter Class Four. Officials expect substantial fresh troops annually though exact registration details remain undisclosed.
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Mt. Pleasant
Miss Muriel Hopkins Visits Friends in City
Miss Muriel Hopkins spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Machesney, friends of her parents in an earlier city. W. E. Schoen, stationed at Camp Dodge, visited city friends Saturday before continuing to Burlington for a visit.
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A. M. Norvine
Seattle
Washington
Clarence Linder
Burlington
W. V. Linder
South Scond Street
Berrier
Mt Pleasant
Ralph Peebler
Leela Linder
Cedar Falls
J. V. Linder
South Second Street
Arthur Cooper
Des Moines
Verne Clapp
Jernada
Seymour
Tom Moss
Uth
Louise
Libertyville
Hugh Gaumer
Ottumwa
Wm. Walker
Rock Island
Muriel Hopkins
W. E. Schoen
Camp Dodge
Woman's Association Seeks Old Newspapers and Magazines
The Woman's association requests donations of old newspapers and magazines. Call phone 3458 to arrange collection.
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Woman's Association
Potato Prices Advertised at Buchanan Feed Barn
An old newspaper notice advertises potatoes at 85 cents per bushel while supplies last at Buchanan Feed Barn, located one half block west of the Court House, under the sign of T. B. Allender.
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Court House
Buchanan Feed Barn
T. B. Allender
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Gaston Droz
Stockport
Dalzell Green
Irma
Pauline Jackson
J. B. Trent
Batavia
John McGuire
Jefferson County Hospital
Milton Cuddy
Des Noines
Lulu Schmadka
Lockridge
Harry Bennett
Home Missions
The
Methodist Church
Fern Young
Christine and
Edna Dimmet Vis
Joy Louise Delp
Ralph Charter
Deming
N. M
J. W. Dies
West Kirkwood Street
Caroline Dellett
Brighton
H. A. Mitchell
Grimes Street
Frank Ricksher
EB. J. Ankinbeard
C.a.emry
Uae McClain
Anna M. Orris
Iowa Eastern Star
Norville
Switzéer
North D Street
al Snyder
Battavia
Shirley Bartlett
Winfield
Bartlett
Alice Booker
M. Junkin
Axcelsior Springs
Louise Manatrey
Iowa City
Mre
J. P. Manatrey
Thos
City Council
Meyer Shoe Store
the Kaiser
Berlin
America
United States
Fairfield Theater
Fate
Aceh
B&i
C. E. Anderson
Pence’s
North Fourth Street
Emerson Records
Gaumer Bros
Amaaasal
Triangle Shane
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
Stortz and
Taglauer
Fairfield Agents
C. G. Nelson and Son
Ottumwa, Iowa
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