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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
7
Victor Leech and Mrs. Herman Louth are ill at home, with multiple residents and visitors noted across West Burlington East Adams Lockridge and nearby towns. The report also covers marriages, hospital surgeries, Red Cross activity, travels to Camp Dodge and France, and family visits in the region.
Mrs Rachel Jones died at her daughter's home in Joliet Illinois after a fall and hip fracture. She was about eighty seven, survived by several daughters and relatives including Rev W H Jones Cantril and Eva Davis Holly Col. Funeral held at Mt Zion church Martinsburg with burial there.
At Monday's School Board meeting Miss Anna White was elected principal of the Washington building and Miss Anna Linter principal of the Lincoln building. Veterans A. W. Rakow and H. M. Truesdale resigned after re-election. Also chosen for second grade work were Miss Carrol Dellett of Brighton and Miss Robina Curray of Batavia.
The Woman's Association asks residents to donate old newspapers and magazines. Those who have such items should call 3458 to arrange collection.
A civic league urges residents to restore city laws that ban Sunday shows and gambling. The author warns neglect will prolong legal gaps left by a printing omission and calls every citizen to act with mayor and council members urged to respond.
Violinist Robert Israel will perform Thursday evening April 25 at Barhydt Chapel with soprano Margaret White and Wilbur Keesey as accompanist. The program includes Caprice Vennois, A Burst of Melody, Yesterday and Today, My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice, Ave Maria, and a Concerto in G Minor among others.
The funeral for Percy Droz, who died yesterday morning, is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the New Chicago Mission. Rev L E Kuhns will officiate and Moose lodge members are urged to attend if possible.
The all day missionary meeting of all churches will be held in the Methodist church Thursday May 2 with a good program planned. A future Combination Sa'2 at Buchanan's Feed Barn is set for Saturday April 2. Article submissions for the White Elephant Sale are requested by Wednesday, with pickup arranged by calling numbers 1112 or 2455. Cinders are available for 75 cents per load, call 173 for William Cox.
Mrs Ellen Peterson died this morning at about two oclock at her mothers home on West Burlington. Born December 4 1876 in Perlee Iowa she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Peterson and had lived in the city since. Survived by her mother and brothers and sisters Mrs Arthur Maxwell Oklahoma City Mrs J N Carr Clark Abner Peterson Deer Trail and Albert Peterson Algona No funeral arrangements have been made awaiting word from relatives.
Tomorrow evening a social and miscellaneous sale will be held at Liberty School No. 2 taught by Miss Mae Green. Proceeds support the Army Y M C A. Addresses will be given.
A limited number of cooking apples offered for sale cheaply at the Ice Plant. The item appears in a brief classified style notice with quantity and venue. No dates or prices specified.
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