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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1917
Page
2
A note records mail matter entry at the Post Office at Fatr- Qld Iowa under the See- Ged Clase designation. The brief line indicates official mail handling and routing within the local post office system.
The notice lists subscription terms including three months and advance payments with different price figures. It asks readers to report irregularities in carrier service and provides a telephone contact. The text reflects old style rates and delivery details.
Russelville Kentucky Aug 21 Sheriff James N Taylor and County Judge J W Edward were arrested on charges of conspiring to violate selective draft laws. They were held for examination Aug 29 and released on $5000 bonds each. Taylor allegedly promised exemptions for political support and both deny the charges.
Shelbyville Indiana August 21 postmaster G P Hunt Rushville who bets he can jump a bicycle rack on the Public Square vaulted over it but fell injuring his left arm. It was his third such accident with that arm once at age five and again about twenty years ago. He was taken home then to Connersville for X ray.
In King Mills Ohio on August 21 three blasts along the Powder line near the King Mills Powder company plant caused four deaths and three injuries among workers. The explosions shattered small buildings spaced within a few hundred yards.
The Russian embassy issued a statement foreshadowing rejection of the Vatican peace proposal. It said the Vatican plan has not been formally reviewed but is inconsistent with Russia's democratic aims and unacceptable from that standpoint.
A dispatch from London reports more than half of Saloniki in Greek Macedonia, under Entente occupation, was destroyed by fire. Eighty thousand homeless were being moved to nearby villages as the blaze came under control. Farmer Crivine Mower in Fort Wayne injures legs when a mower ran away. Alfred Pereman hurt in the accident.
The exemption board lists twelve more men certified for military service with planned call dates after preparation time. Names include Leo Nady, Donald Koons, Cyril Van Lantschoot, Clinton McGahan, Fred Diers, John Frasher, Elmer Larson, Dempsey Brown, Leo Melinski, Herbert Hall, P. L. Batista, and others, plus additional eligible list. Examined this morning were 60 of 80 summoned. twelve exempted on physicals, one alien and two in medical reserve, with several others passing standard medical tests.
The column lists Frank Valentine visiting his uncle in New Market and several residents traveling or visiting relatives. It mentions Mrs. Otto Woelhaf traveling after her father’s illness and death, Edna Warren visiting the Kerrick home, Berta Hoagland going to Chicago for millinery study, Hazel Trout visiting the Scheffel home, and Iva Scheffel headed to Ames with Hazel Trout. Also noted are Drexell Allender returning to Davenport, O. T. Wildman’s trip to North Dakota, and Dr. H. H. Worthington arriving from Aurora for a Pioneer picnic with John McLean residence identified.
John Quick a longtime resident of Jefferson county died yesterday afternoon at his home near Four Corners after an apoplexy at church services. Born May 22 1843 in Sweden he was 74 years 2 months and 28 days old. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Otto Woelhaf and four sons Martin Emil Edward and William all of Four Corners. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the Swedish Lutheran church in New Sweden with Rev E H Sandeen officiating. The burial will be in the nearby cemetery.
A movement to provide tobacco for American soldiers in France uses open barrels in public places for contributions. Charlie Woethaf has placed a barrel in his restaurant window on the spa south side for donations. Donors may attach their name and address to tobacco packages.
The American Library Association asks communities to donate readable books and magazines for soldiers at Des Moines cantonment. Librarian H. M. Dysart notes appeals to collect complete sets not older than two years and warns against trashy or outdated works. Donations go to the public library for packing and shipping.
Sydney reports police raids against I W W headquarters as authorities confiscate seditious literature and seize weapons in a drive to suppress the Independent Workers of the World. The group is linked to the Industrial Workers of the World in the United States.
ODD FELLOWS announce a matter of special interest to be presented to Jefferson Lodge No. 4 this evening. All members should be present.
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