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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1917

Page

4

Third Iowa Regiment to France with 2600 men

Des Moines Aug 15 Fifty men will be transferred from each of the First and Second Iowa regiments to form the new Third Iowa, totaling 2600 men. The First Regiment heads to Des Moines camp. ammunition train stays. Some companies remain elsewhere and officers from Fort Snelling may join the Third.

Des Moines Iowa France Third Cantonment Burlington Sabula Clinton du Suque Keokuk Fort Snelling

Fairfield Theater Promotes Feature Eternal Love

The Fairfield Theater announces the butterfly feature Eternal Love for tomorrow. A tale of love inspired by art and a gifted Paris model named Mignon unfolds as painter Paul Dachelette vies for inspiration and loses trust before finding a lasting vow.

Fairfield Francois Gautier Paul Dachelette Paris Gautier Mignon Paul Oro Mona Liza Madhlette

Notice of suit in Jefferson County Iowa property division

W. W. Gill and Allie Gill sue James Gill and G. M. Gill over undivided one third shares in Lot 13, Block 10, Packwood Iowa. Inheritance from Martha J. Gill, died 1916, seeks sale and division of proceeds. Defendants must answer by Sept 10, 1917. otherwise default and decree. Starr & Jordan, attorneys.

State of Iowa Jefferson County James P. Gill District Court of W. W. Gill Allie Gill James Gill G. M. Gill County of Jefferson State of Iowa Packwood Mather Martha J. Gill Fairfield Starr & Jordan

Berlin Falsifies Kaiser Note Denial

The German emperor’s cablegram dated August 14 1914 to President Wilson claiming Belgium’s neutrality had to be violated on strategic grounds was officially released by the state department. The message cited by Gerard in his new book followed Berlin dispatches denying its existence.

Washington Wilson Kalsed Belgium State Department Gerard Berlin

Ditching After Fast Train Crash Injures Twelve

The Winona Flyer on the Union Traction line near Noblesville Indiana derailed after striking an open switch at about 40 mph. Twelve people were injured, with severe injuries including a loss of a foot and possible amputation for Hari Myers Windfall. No fatalities occurred and most injuries were non fatal. Named injured include William Griffin motor man Indianapolis Mrs Lucy W Gardner Bloomington Ind Harvey Stroud Elwood Jesse G Porter Tipton F G Hilman Elwood sergeant troop B Mrs N W Brown Tipton Mrs Lucy Hardy Tipton H F Bockweg Noblesville Dr C H Tomlinson Cicero Mrs Sarah Werkoff Elkhart W Allen Wood Atlanta Ga.

Noblesville Ind Union Traction Company Hari Myers William Griffin Indianapolis Lucy W. Gardner Bloomington Fletcher Gardner Fort Benjamin Harrison Harvey Stroud Elwood Jesse G. Porter Tipton F. G. Hilman N. W. Brown Lucy Hardy H. F. Bockweg C. H. Tomlinson Cicero Sarah Werkoff Elkhart W. Allen Wood Atlanta, Ga

Protests Over Drafting of First-Paper Aliens

Washington protests to the state department by neutral countries against drafting aliens who have taken first naturalization papers. The issue: if a first-paper alien objects he should be allowed time to return to his country. An Atlantic Port reports Germans focus more on American ambulances as Captain Henry B. Houston II describes seven months of frontline service.

Washington State Department Foreign Service U. S Atlantic America Henry B. Houston 2d Philadelphia

For Sale and Rent Classified Highlights

Deluxe 9 hp twin cylinder motorcycle $75 cash. Cucumber pickles 85 cents per hundred. Jersey cows and a work horse for sale. Studebaker five passenger car under 7,000 miles priced at $300. Five touring Fords and used tires from South Ottumwa Wrecking Co. Various other buy and trade notices. Rental offers include six and five room flats and modern furnished rooms. Numerous job and trade inquiries with contact details across Ottumwa Iowa listings.

West Briggs Street W. F. Miller & Son Jersey Max Westphal Studebaker Anton R. Carlson Weile Myrick South Ottumwa Wrecking Company South Ward &Stree Oitumwa Iowa East Lowe Street Jewel Gas Range Thomas& Thoma Jennet Otis Hudson Curryville Remingtons Monarchs L. C. Smiths Royals Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn, Street Chicago Ill

Chicago Family Dies in Auto Hit by Train at Litchfield

Sol Simmerman and his daughter Mollie, residents of Chicago, perished when their car carrying five passengers was struck by a train near Litchfield Illinois. Mrs Simmerman drove the vehicle and two other children survived, including a seven month old baby held by the father. The auto was dragged for several hundred yards.

Litchfield Ill Sol Simmerman Mollie Chicago Simmerman

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