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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1917

Page

3

Local Briefs Highlight Grade School City Visits

Miss Blanche Turner returns from a month's vacation from Starr and Jordan law offices. Numerous locals and visitors are noted: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cornick of Mt. Pleasant host relatives. Mrs. D. B. Moss and daughter Henrietta visit in Ottumwa. Miss Nellie Kirkpatrick travels from Fairfield National Park to Detroit. George Zika of Ottumwa and many others are listed in city news.

Blanche Turner Starr & Jordan Law Moravia Charles Cornick Mt. Pleasant John A. Samuelson West Adams Street D. B. Moss Henrietta Chicago, IL Moss Cr. D. Leggett Moa Nellie Kirkpatrick Fairfield National Park Detroit Mich George Zika Ottumwa Elizabeth Freding Washington Walter Hewitt Stockport W. H. Pence Nina Peck Cedar Rapids George Oliver Grace Naomi Wicksell Margaret McGaw Ft. Madison Harold Spray Cleo Pence Frank Bruggemeyer Mt Pleasant Karl Trubert Joplin Arthur C Louden John E. Crail Des Moines A. Summers Stuttgart Ark Marie Mayo Florence Farmer Villisea Sarah Allender South D Street Margaret Grotfelty Roxie Ernst George Kientz North Main Street C. E. Mendenhall Harvey Vermont W. E. Schoen South Main Street Florence Loehr Nellie Peebler Libertyville Ralph Peebler Libertyvill Ward Colfax Ill C. A. Summers Ed. Gilbert Charles Barnes Verle Frazey Perlee

Local notices of visits and travels around Ottumwa

A string of social items lists visits and travels from Ottumwa and surrounding areas. Mrs. Margaret Buck and Mrs. Maud Metzinger visited with friends, others plan trips to Almyra Arkansas and South Haven Michigan, and several residents return home after visits to Moravia Holdrege Lincoln and Chicago. The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors meet in session.

Margaret Buck Maud Metzinger Ottumwa B. T. Buckles Almyra Ark Helen Conner E. 8. Luce Lincoln Neb Holdrege Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Myrtle Coop John Belville Washington Carlton Harkness Chicaggo R. A. Harkness

Unkrich Boys Band Concert Program

The Unkrich Boys Band directed by George W. Unkrich performs at the Park tomorrow evening. Selections include America Brothers in Arms The Goddess of Liberty Oriental Intermezzo Washington Post Songs of Scotland Star Spangled Banner and The 74th Regiment Band Marches plus Sousa Grand selection and Millitaire Preparedness.

Unkrich Boys George W. Unkrich Chambers Isenman Poise King 74Th Regiment Robert Boltz Geo. W. Unkrieh Washington Post Sousa Scot- Fong

Pauline Frederick at the Orpheum Tomorrow

Margaret Turnbull author of Her Better Self is highlighted as a leading writer. The piece notes her Glasgow origin and New Jersey upbringing, plus her notable motion picture scenarios. Pauline Frederick stars in Her Better Self, a Famous Players Paramount production, opening tomorrow with matinee and evening showings.

Margaret Turnbull Players-Paramount Pauline Frederick Miss Turnbull Glasgow Clyde River Scotland New Jersey Pauline Frederica Orpheum

Auto Races at Tri State Fair in Burlington Aug 18

Entries for the Tri State Fair auto races in Burlington are strong for the closing day Saturday August 18. Elimination trials will select the fastest cars due to track size limits under International Motor contest rules. The track will be repaired after Friday’s horse races to ensure smooth racing and potential record falls.

Tri- State Fair Burlington Fair Management Iowa

Notice to file street oiling petitions

City Clerk Paul Coleson announces that any residents seeking street oiling must file petitions signed by a majority of property owners on the respective street at his office promptly.

Paul Coleson

Solvay Coke Offered as Perfect Fuel by Powers

Solvay Coke touted as the best fuel suitable for cars stoves and baseburners. Direct car delivery priced at 10.50 per ton matching gas coke. Contact S. A. Powers at office 532 or residence 141.

S. A. Powers

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