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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
6
Former Fairfield Woman Kate Campbell Pewtress Dead
Word has reached here of the death Sunday forenoon April 22 of Mrs. H G Pewtress of Alameda California known locally as Miss Kate Campbell sister of Mrs W C Ball Born April 4 1862 in the county she grew to womanhood and married Henry G Pewtress October 8 1888 Then moved to California with her husband She leaves a daughter Margaret wife of Clarence Conant of El Centro California and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Pewtress
Alameda
Cal
Kate Campbell
W. C. Ball
Henry G. Pewtress
California
Margaret
Clarence Conant
el Centro
Leslie Bates Dies After Prolonged Illness
Leslie Bates died at 4:00 AM after weeks of serious illness at his parents’ home 30 miles north of the city. He leaves his sorrowing parents and one brother Ralph Bates. Born in Iowa on Navy 7th 1595 he was 21 years 5 months and 15 days old. Funeral at 10 AM Wednesday from the home with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Rev. W R Keesey and Rev. JR Polly to conduct services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Bates
Wm. H. Bates
Ralph Bates
Iowa
Navy
Evergreen Cemetery
W.R. Keesey
JR. H. Polly
Bond Bill Likely Becomes Law After Conferee Accord
Washington reports the seven billion dollar bond bill is poised to pass Tuesday after House and Senate conferees resolved all points of contention. The House receded from its objections and will report agreement promptly, aiming for swift Senate approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Illinois Again Leads in Recruits on April 2
The War Department announced enlistments total 1 996 in the Army. Illinois led with 198 recruits followed by Indiana with 199 New York 175 Pennsylvania 168 and Michigan 99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llinois
Washington
War Department
Illinois
Indiana
New York
Pennsyvania
Michigan
Spain Maintains Strict Neutrality in World War I
Madrid reports the new cabinet held its first meeting and issued a note stating it will preserve strict neutrality toward all belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Brighton volunteers shine in Iowa National Guard call up
Brighton leads Jefferson county with six recruits to Company M Iowa National Guard amid a patriotic meeting. Speakers included Alex Miller and Capt Wilson Heaton. nurses trained as Red Cross helpers performed. Plans for a Brighton platoon and potential reorganization surfaced as Fairfield youths consider enlisting before conscription starts within a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Iowa National Guard
America
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Otto McNeese
Leland A. Horton
Lloyd O. Prizer
George A. Cain
Gilbert A. Mumper
Eugene F. Ingham
Long
Alex Miller
Washington
Wilson ‘Heaton
Robert Fulton
Company M
IL N. G
Red Cross
Iowa
France
Robi
Fulton
J P Foreman Buys Fine Studebaker Delivery Car
J P Foreman a New Chicago grocer purchases from Hannah Holgate Motor Car Co a Studebaker Panel Body Delivery car. The delivery vehicle is described as one of the finest of its kind and will enable quicker service with lower costs amid Foreman’s expanding business on New York City’s busy South Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Foreman
Chicago
Hannah-Holgate Motor Car Co
Studebaker
Sth Avenue
New York City
Orchestra Gave Excellent Concert at Christian Church
The Sunday School orchestra of the Christian church presented a strong program to a large audience last evening. Mae McClain sang, Chester Hyde played cornet, and Dorothy Horton delivered a reading prepared for a county contest, earning praise. Another concert is planned for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Mae McClain
Chester Hyde
Dorothy Horton
Mystery Death In Pullman Car Vestibule Fall
Mystery surrounds the death of Mrs. Mary Larkin fifty from Troy New York who fell or jumped through an open trap door in a Pullman car vestibule eastbound from Des Moines to join relatives in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Mary Larkin
Troy
N. Y
Des Moines
Portuguese Cabinet Resigns After Economic Council Vote
Lisbon reports the Portuguese cabinet resigns after the chamber rejects a decree to establish a national economic council. The move follows the parliamentary decision as April 23 coverage notes the government stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Britain Bars New Newspapers Prohibit Publication Without License
London reports that to conserve paper supply the publication of any new newspaper is prohibited without a special license from the board of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Board of Trade
Aged Banker David Spencer Dies in Lafayette
Aged banker David Spencer eighty two is dead in Lafayette Indiana on April 23. He was long active in the banking business. Also dead are Mrs Anna Reagan seventy one of Frankfort who died in a hospital here and Martin V Fuller seventy seven of Delaware county who was admitted to the Soldiers Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
David Spencer
Anna Reagan
Frankfort
Martin V. Fuller
Delaware County
A M E Jubilee Concert Planned at Local Methodist Church
An A M E Jubilee concert is scheduled at the Methodist church on April 24. The event invites community members to participate in a day of music and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Engagement announces marriage of Miss Gladys C Lewis and Floyd L Gaines
Society notes list upcoming nuptials for Gladys Carolyn Lewis and Floyd L Gaines with a April 26 wedding at the bride’s West Burlington home. The entry also records church and club meetings including St Mary’s Ladies’ Aid, Elk’s social, Lutheran Girls Club, and Fairfield Hospital Auxiliary Kensington event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Carolyn Lewis
Floyd L. Gaines
West
Burlington Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
John Roth
South Main Street
The
Lutheran Church
Misses Winetka
Lillian Hansen
West Stone Street
Epworth League presents In His Steps at Methodist church
The Epworth League stages its second performance of In His Steps this evening in the Methodist church. Elaborate preparations have been made for proper setting and a very large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Loange
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White
Devon
C. E. Anderson
Miss Lewis
Sam Lewis
Mr. Gaines
Fred M. Gaines
Elk’s Club
Fairfield Hospital
C. D. Leggett
J.C. Thorne & Son
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Poplin
Elsie Dinsmore
Phoenix
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
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A.M. E. Jubilee
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