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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1918

Page

6

Post Office Entry Noted at Fair Gpil Iowa

A brief postal record indicates an entry at the Fair gpil Post Office in Iowa concerning a small matter of the Sec ret Class.

Fairgpil Iowa

Hang Together or Hang Separately in War Resolve

A bold wartime polemic declares victory or defeat for a nation at stake. It urges unity, condemns subordination to any other interest, and brands any public or private figure who wavers as a traitor to self, family, country, and the eternal right. It cites Washington and Lincoln as guiding pillars and calls for decisive fighting resolve.

Washington Lincoln John Hancock

Call for Immediate Coal Supplies Warned by Local Officials

A crowded Jefferson County courtroom heard State Fuel Administrator Charles Webster and Royal Holbrook outline a looming fuel crisis for fall and winter. Webster urged everyone to secure coal now, explained distribution zones to cut shipping time, and gave storage tips to prevent deterioration and spontaneous combustion.

R. P. Thoma Jefferson County Fuel Committee Charles Webster Royal Holbrook Webster

Batman Candidate for Representative

At a recent Democratic conference in Van Buren County Dr. H. S. Batman of Birmingham was chosen as a candidate for the legislature. He has represented the county for terms and is viewed as a strong, clean choice though noted to be on the opposite political side by some.

Birmingham van Buren County 8S. H. Batman

Seven Sons in the Army Offer to Serve

Vivian M. Manning, seventh son of South Carolina Governor Manning, plans to sell his business in Greenville and enlist in the U S Army as a private.

Vivian M. Manning South Carolina Greenville 8.C Manning United States

Allan Jewett First Fairfield Man Killed by Huns

The first Jefferson county lad to fall in the great war, Allan Watts Jewett, Marine Corps, died April 18 from wounds in action. He had enlisted April 18, 1917, and was 21 on December 27. His body was interred abroad. a message from Major General Geo. Barnett expressed deep sympathy to his mother Rosella Jewett of Fairfield Iowa. He served with the 74th Company Sixth Regiment and was stationed at a French port on the Bay of Biscay before his death.

Allan Jewett Fairfield Jefferson County Jewett Marine Corps Bay of Biscay Bordeau Washington, D. C Rosella Jewett Iowa Allen Watts Jewett Geo. Barnett Allan Watts Jewett Sixth Regiment Fred Byron Neibert Ostend Zeebrugge

Mormonism to be discussed by ex-Mormon Vernon Danielsen

Vernon J. Danielsen of Independence Missouri, a former Mormon high priest, will speak on Mormonism at the Fairfield Presbyterian church. The talk is arranged by Elmer E. Selby for the National Reform Association of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday May 8 at eight o clock p.m.

Vernon J. Danielsen Independence National Reform Association Pittsburg Elmer E. Selby Mr. Danielson Fairfield Presbyterian Church

For Sale Two Piano Case Organs In Mahogany And Oak

For sale cheap if taken at once two organ cases offered by H. P. McLaughlin Co. One mahogany finish and one oak finish, taken in exchange on player pianos.

H. P. McLaughlin Co

Community Groups Schedule Meetings and Weddings

Local societies announce gatherings tomorrow including Westminster Guild at 2:30 PM, Evergreen Lodge Degree of Honor, and the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church at Mrs J M Smith’s home. Ada McClelland hosts Loyal Women’s class this afternoon, and Non Siesta club met at Mrs Victor Bates on South Main with prizes awarded. A marriage notice lists Anna Keck and Joseph Jackson Keene to wed March 22 1918 in Macon Georgia with residence after May 1 in Georgia. Mr W E Stanley of Eldon visits daughter Mrs A W Crane. J N Cornick of Mt Pleasant visiting in the city.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church J. M. Smith The Christian Sunday School Ada McClelland Ray Angstead East Madison Street Victor Bates Rodgers South Main Street Fred Stewart J. T. Rodgers Clarence Pool Pauline Clinkinbeard Bates Elmer Keck Anna Joseph Jackson Keene Macon Georgia Keck Washington Florida W. E. Stanley Eldon A. W. Crane J. N. Cornick Mt. Pleasant

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