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Prompt report of any irregularity in carrier service requested. Telephone number given for contact.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
2
Personal notices from Des Moines visitors and local residents
Mr and Mrs Bruce Mitchell and eons Charles and George of Des Moines visit Mrs Mitchells brother Roy Simmons. Mrs O C Ferrer of Perlee is in the city attending Chautauqua. Mr and Mrs X Nady drive to Des Moines to attend the state fair. Mr and Mrs Charles Riggs and Mr and Mrs Fay Riggs of Libertyville attend Chautauqua. Mrs Fila Armstrong and children Lucile and Robert visit Batavia with her brother. Harry Craig called to Mt Pleasant for his mothers illness. Raymond Peebler of Libertyville visits. Mrs John Baird and daughters of Batavia visit the city. Miss Myrtle Alverson and her sister of Batavia visit before going to Des Moines for relatives and the state fair. Harry Kirkhart of Ottumwa visits the city. Mr and Mrs Sam Griffith and son travel to Brighton for a funeral. Ed Gire of Birmingham visits the city. Charles Bekel of Brighton spends Monday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Mitchell
Charles and
George
Des Moines
Mrs. Mitchell
Roy Simmons
Myrtle Alverson
Batavia
City
Eight Die In Auto Crash At Saybrook Crossing
At Saybrook Junction Connecticut a freight engine struck an automobile owned by Robert Hf Rohloff of New Haven. Nine people total traveled in the car and four adults and four children died along with the driver. Louise Wegel, nine, survived. All victims were from New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook Junction
Conn
Shore Line
New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Robert Hf. Rohloff
New Haven
Louise W. Wegel
Will and Testament of Aaron Rhodes Probate Hearing Set
Notice in Jefferson County Iowa that an instrument claimed as the last will of Aaron Rhodes deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court. September 18, 1917 at 2 o clock p m is set for proof and final hearing during the September Term 1917. GEO M Ball Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Rhodes
District Court
Jefferson County
Geo. M. Ball
Greber
Probate of Will in Jefferson County District Court
Final hearing in the probate of Father Greber, deceased, conducted by the Jefferson County District Court. August 1917. Clerk of the District Court records the proceedings.
Nationalizing America by Dr Steiner at Chautauqua
Dr Steiner argued for a unified American identity amid war era tensions. He cited hyphenated Americans, praised national loyalty, and urged brotherly respect for German heritage while defending the flag and democracy. Mrs Brown reflected on Tolstoi and Russia, noting language and race barriers and Tolstoy’s works. The Zedeler Sextette performed after.
Notice of Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure in Jefferson County Iowa
State of Iowa Jefferson County to David Francy you are notified there is a petition on file with the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa by Henry Pickard and others claiming one hundred thirty nine dollars and 43-100 with interest and costs for goods sold and used for an improvement on land described as the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 29 and other tracts totaling 175 acres. The filing seeks a decree foreclosing a mechanic lien and a judgment if you do not appear to defend before noon on September 10 1917 at Fairfield Iowa. Leggett & McKenney attorneys for plaintiffs August 9 16 23 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
David Francy
District Court of
Henry Pickard
Gou
Iowa
Walnut Creek
Merrimac Road
Fairfield
Town
Leggett & McKenney
Concert Duet Evening Delights with Orchestra Selections
A rare treat featured a company of artists performing instrumental and vocal solos with selections by the full orchestra. The program showcased diverse talent in a refined concert atmosphere last night.
Narrow escape after Park accident involving Mrs Huglin
Mrs J A Huglin avoided serious injury when her car was hit at Chautauqua Park as she crossed the road after exiting the gate. The eastbound vehicle struck and damaged the Huglin auto. the other driver gave only his Mt Pleasant origin. Thibodeau spoke on Prayer describing spiritual force and announced a talk on the best short story in English tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Huglin
Chautauqua Park
Thibodeau
Mrs Brown Delivers Talk on What Tolstoi Means to Me
Mrs. Brown addressed her morning audience with a discussion titled What Tolstoi Means to Me. She noted hesitation in widening the title after Dr Steiner spoke yesterday of knowing Russia, a concept she considered significant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Thibodeau
D. A. Brown
Chicago Operatic Company
Arthur Walwyn Evans
America
Mrs. Brown
Tolstoi
Dr. Steiner
Russia
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Faireld
O. C. Ferrer
Perlee
Chautauqua
Mrs. X. Nady
Charles Riggs
Fay Riggs
Libertyville
Fila Armstrong
Lucile
Robert
Harry Craig
Mt. Pleasant
Raymond Peebler
John Baird
Harry Kirkhart
Ottumwa
Sam Griffith
Brighton
Ed, Gire
Birmingham
Charles Bekel
Vivor
Party
United Nation
Edward Steiner
Hell
Wilson
Germany
Mason and Dixon
Austria-Hungaria
British Isles
France
Atlantic
Pacific
Abraham Lincoln
Cross
Baltic Sea
Peter the Great
Eest
West
Kipling
Hugh
Carlyle
Anna Karenina
Christ
Zedeler
Orpheum
Orpheum Orchestra
Metro Picture Corp
Viola Dana
Velaska Suratt In
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Rotk
John T. Davies
Undertaker
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