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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
6
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W W Gill and Allie Gill sue James P Gill and G M Gill for one third each of Lot 13 in Block 10 in Packwood Iowa a parcel inherited from Martha J Gill who died in 1916 The plaintiffs seek appointment of a referee to sell the parcel and divide proceeds The defendant must answer by Sept 10 1917 or a default will be entered Jefferson County Iowa Fairfield court notices Starr Jordan attorneys full legal notice style
In Jefferson County Iowa notice is given that Esther Greber died leaving a will on file in the Jefferson County District Court. A proof and final hearing are set for September 18 1917 at 2 o clock in the afternoon during the September term. The clerk certifies the date August 14 1917.
Aaron Rhodes is noted as deceased and scheduled for the final hearing on the September Term 1917. The court records show the payment of fees on August 14, 1917, with GEO. M. BALI serving as Clerk of the District Court.
A reader reports using Poley Kidney Pills to relieve kidney ailments and regain energy. The note claims two to three bottles fully resolved symptoms and recommends the product as a trusted cure based on personal experience.
A Chautauqua program featured a 6:45 p.m. band concert and 7:45 p.m. musical prelude culminating in Clifton Mallory Players presenting wartime themes. The audience was drawn to the war era, with Fairfield men headed to Europe, and the Schubert Orchestra of Washington enhanced the production with skilled interpretation of its patriotic spirit.
The schedule lists events for the day starting 9 45 a m with Dr A D Thibodeau in the Morning Hour. At 10 30 a m instructive talks by Mrs D A Brown follow. At 2 30 p m the Zedeler Symphonie Sextette performs. A 3 00 p m lecture by Dr Steiner discusses Naturalizing America. Band concert at 6 45 p m and a full concert by The Zedeler Symphonic Sextette at 8 00 p m.
Chautauqua reports Sunday receipts of 285.55 with 18.00 from reserved seats. Daily totals show higher early in the run than ten days last year, and past Sundays brought about 60.00 in receipts. Notable dates list August 15 16 19 with varying admittance and seating totals.
Des Moines Iowa August 20th Special seven Jefferson county men are certified for service in the National Army by the Southeastern District Exemption Board. Names Leonard Fresconi Hubert P Kurtz Will C Radley Harry W Mitz Harold Alvin Nelson William L Trail Guy McCormick report dates vary from November 1 to December 1.
A Vitagraph patriotic drama shown Saturday evening stars Alice Boyce and Harry Morey with an all-star cast. The audience applauded the scenes of land and sea battles and the army recruitment drive. The narrative recalls the war effort along the US east coast and the nationwide ammunition factory surge.
Dr Thibodeau spoke on Doctor Luke highlighting his broad ties to the New Testament through long associations with Paul both before and after their conversion.
The Chautauqua Preachers Quartette Rev J Wesley Holland Rev Charles A Gage Rev Charles Alfred Briggs and Rev Fay Arnold Moon gave a sacred concert to a large audience. This was their second appearance, having entertained last year and been secured again this season. They presented a program of songs and readings that was thoroughly enjoyed.
Mrs. Demarchus Brown appeared for the first time this morning and delivered a delightful opening talk on France and the French people. She lived up to the lavish statements of Dr. Thibodeau and others regarding her charms and vivacity.
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