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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
6
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The Methodists beat the Christians 5 to 2 on Alumni field. Bates delivered a three bagger and seven Methodist batters scored, aided by key plays from Oliver Pedrick and Yount. Umpire Campbell called the game as McKee and Lindell pitched for their teams.
Fairfield residents are promised a rare Mischa Elman violin concert on August 14 at the Chautauqua auditorium. Elman, returning to Russia soon, will be accompanied by Phillip Gordon. A Steinway Grand Piano is shipped for his use, and tickets at Jericho & Easton’s list seats at 1.50. Ten percent of ticket sales from the Parsons College auxiliary benefit fund.
Forest City Lodge No 1491 L O QO M will meet at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening in their hall above the White Tea store. Miss Florence Roth and Miss Mary Fisher hosted a six o'clock dinner at Leggett House for Miss Ercel Flinspach, followed by a theater outing to Her Better Self at the Orpheum. Mrs Frank N. Lucas hosted an afternoon gathering on South Third Street. Miss Ethel Roth and Miss Bessie Jones entertained guests at South Main Street for Miss Flinspach, with crochet luncheon sets as gifts. Marriage announcements arrive for Miss Irene Deming and Camden Rayburn of Huron, SD, who wed August 4. they will reside in Huron after October 1. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leffler celebrated their fourteenth wedding anniversary with violin and piano selections and a three course noon dinner, geraniums and carnations decorating the table, and gifts for many more years of marriage.
The hearing of Emmit Peacock before Justice D B Wilson was continued to Friday morning. The case stems from intoxication and assault and battery following a dispute at the Court Hotel Saturday evening.
A city council meeting heard multiple petitions for street oiling. Plans include eight blocks in Birmingham, Burlington road from city limits to the bridge near Chautauqua Park, two blocks in front of J B Stever’s residence, and further work on East Broad, East Kirkwood, East Stone, South Sixth, and West Adams streets.
Tents for Chau tauqua campers have been laid and shipments received likely to arrive for Friday setup. Tents to be ready by Monday. rental lots include Headquarters, Refreshments, churches, clubs, and numerous individuals such as Elizabeth Heaton, Mrs. Alice B. Booker, T. F. Campbell, Geo. P. Leggett, and many others across organizations and families.
A man who claimed the name Charles Morton appeared before Squire D B Wilson. His intoxicated conduct in court led to a ten days jail sentence.
Fairfield Journal publishes a civic ballot asking public opinion on continuing the rest room service. Residents may vote by mailing the form to Rest Room Committee Fairfield Iowa with options I favor Rest Room as in the past or I do not favor Rest Room as in the past.
Homer De Witt of Mt. Pleasant serves as Henry county clerk and visits the city while Miss Kate Strong of Tina Mo visits at the Grant residence. Beth Lang from the fair troupe falls ill with appendicitis and is moved to Jefferson County hospital. Switzerland opposes a German coal loan request cited by the state department.
Mrs Mary Campbell born April 2 1836 in Huntington County Pennsylvania died yesterday after a long illness at her daughter Mrs F M Wireman home six miles south of the city funeral held this morning at 11 from the Wireman home burial at Gantz cemetery near Brookville she is survived by two children N H Campbell of Brookville and Mrs Wireman
Local court house will close Friday afternoon due to the annual fair. Officials advise affected filings and hearings be scheduled accordingly and prompt attendees check for any changes.
Des Moines August war department announces sixty Iowans have been granted commissions in the reserve corps across military branches. The release notes the new officers join the service as part of a nationwide officer-appointment cycle.
Word arrives of the marriage between Bessie Warren of Centralia Missouri and Floyd McGray on July 21 at the bride’s home. Mrs Carrie Ferrell hosted a family dinner and the Rebecca club met with Leila McCleary for a Saturday afternoon of fancy work and luncheon. The fourth quarterly conference of the MBE church is set for Friday August 17.
The Brazillian Concert Company offers a free entertainment on the street this evening at eight o clock. It will be held on the Northwest corner of the square at 42.
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