Chautauqua Directors Elected at Fairfield Meeting
At the adjourned Fairfield Chautauqua stockholders meeting the Articles of Incorporation were finalized and a new board date set. Nominating for 1920 terms were J A Huglin, Dean Taylor, J M Hammer, Donald McGiffin and D R Hunt with Fred A Spielman for 1919. The group noted a deficit on the Elman program but预计 the Chautauqua operation may pay and perhaps become a money maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Chautauqua Association
J. A. Huglin
Dean Taylor
J. M. Hammer
Donald McGiffin
D. R
Fred A. Spielman
Local Briefs Highlight Community Visits and Travel
Mrs Nellie Collins and son of Bernhart visited relatives today. Miss Maude Murdock returns from Waterloo after six weeks visiting. Esther Baird of Batavia returns from Chautauqua. Mr and Mrs C W Wade back from Chicago and St Louis. J H Jones and son of Richland visiting. Erie Allender from Rock Island Arsenal visits over Sunday. Fryer family taking a weeklong trip via Des Moines and Malvern. Florence Peck returns from Chautauqua to Ottumwa. John Dunkin back from St. Louis business trip. Leland Holgate and Borea Grinstead plan Mt Pleasant trip on the Mississippi. Berta Hoagland returns from Chicago and St Louis studying fall millinery. Mrs Henry Koons and daughter visit. Dorothy Fulton from Omaha returns for three weeks. Mrs John Taylor returns to Los Angeles after visits here and in Chicago. Bessie Nichols and Louise Nicholls return to Chicago after visit. Orville Gantz visiting from Great Lakes naval camp. Donald McGregor injured hand on railroad job, hospitalized in Ottumwa. Fay and Florence Fulton to Centerville for visits. plan to return with relatives. Attorney E E Rorick leaves for Ft Snelling to join officer training camp. Rorick hopes for commission after prior military training.
Log Cabin Chapter Announces Miss Mary West to Serve in France
Daughters of the American Revolution member Miss Mary West, a Red Cross nurse connected with Wesley Hospital in Chicago and daughter of Bert West of North Court Street, sails to join Major Frederick Besley’s Hospital Unit No. 12 in France this week. The chapter presented her a ten dollar gold piece as a token of esteem before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Log Cabin Chapter
Daughters American Revolution
Mary West
Red Cross
France
Miss West
Wesley Hospital
Chicago
Bert West
North Court Street
Freerick Besley
Ford's Son Exemption From Draft Cited in Detroit
Edsel Ford son of Henry Ford passed physical tests at a local draft board and sought exemption on industrial grounds. He is an officer of the Ford Automobile Company aiding Red Cross orders. Also noted, Hiram Johnson Jr. was denied military service. his father-in-law offered support for Mrs. Johnson. Du Pont announces women munition workers at Carney's Point to cut powder for government and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Ford
Red Cross
San Francisco
Hiram Johnson, Jr
United States
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Wilmington
Del
The
du Pont Powder Company
Carney’s Point
N. J
Unkrich Boys Band Concert Moves to Monday Evening
The Unkrich Boys' Band will perform Monday at eight o'clock in the Park, shifting from Tuesday. They depart Tuesday afternoon for Des Moines to play at the State Fair on Wednesday and Thursday, August 29 and 30. The program includes America March, The 74th Regiment Band, Losey Waltzes, When Knighthood Was, Overture Home Circle, March Gate City, Overture Hearts of Gold, Washington Post, and the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unkrich Boys
Des Moines
America
Gate City
Weldon
Notice to file claims against Chautauqua Case
All bills against the Chautauqua Case must be in by next Monday. The notice asks claimants to present demands within the legal deadline to ensure consideration.
Fried Chicken Dinner at the Kozy Tomorrow
Community event notice for a fried chicken dinner hosted at the Kozy restaurant tomorrow. Proceeds support local programs as advertised by community organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Kozy
Notice of partition suit in Packwood Iowa
W. W. Gill and Allie Gill sue James P. Gill and G. M. Gill for one third each of Lot 13 in Block 10 Packwood Iowa. The heirs inherited from Martha J. Gill who died in 1916. A referee to sell and divide proceeds is requested. Respond by Sept 10 1917 or default judgment will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
James P. Gill
District Court of
W. W. Gill
Allie Gill
G. M. Gill
County of
Jefferson
Packwood
Iowa
Martha J. Gill
Fairfield
Starr & Jordan
Fairfield Chautauqua Bills Due by August 27 1917
Notice that the Fairfield Chautauqua association will close its business at a meeting Monday night. All those with claims must present them before noon on Monday August 27 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Fairfield Chautauqua Association
Ely's Cream Balm Clears Stuffy Noses Quickly
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as relief for colds and catarrh. It promises instant breathing improvement by applying a small amount in the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and end lingering symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ex cellent driving mare for sale at Copock home
A six year old gentle mare offered for ownership. She saddles well and has experience as a third horse on farm implements. Inquiries encouraged at the home of T. S. Copock 305 South Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Copock
South Main St
PIANO TUNING IN FAIRFIELD AUGUST SEPTEMBER
E J Eisenhart offers piano tuning in Fairfield from August 27 to September 5. Leave orders at Leggett House or music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Leggett House
E. J. Eisenhart
Nurse Nellie Williams Relocates to Fayette Spencer Home
Miss Nellie Williams graduate nurse has moved to rooms at the Fayette Spencer home and can be communicated with by calling phone 1492. She remains in Fairfield to practice nursing in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Williams
Fayette Spencer
Fairfield
Petition Drives for Oil on City Streets
Citizens must secure a majority of property owners on a street and file at the city clerk’s office to request oiling of that street. Petitions should be signed and submitted promptly per city procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pail Coleson
Vity
Union Meetings Schedule by Local and Day
Monthly union meetings include Trades and Labor Assembly on the second and last Fridays. Federal Labor Unions meet Wednesdays weekly. Barbers Local 368 gathers on the third Monday. Carpenters Local 1804 meets on the first and third Tuesdays. Cigar Makers Local 490 convenes on the first Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Carpenters
Cigar Makery
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Hunt
Nellie Collins
Bernhart
Esther Baird
Batavia
C. W. Wade
Ill
St. Louis
J. H. Jones
Richland
City
Eri. L. Allender
Government
Rock Island
O. F. Fryer
Maurice
Doris
Malvern
Florence Peck
Ottumwa
Alice Glass
John Dunkin
Leland Holgate
Borea Grinstead
Mt. Pleasant
Mississippi River
Berta Hoagland
Henry Koons
Dorothy Fulton
Omaha, Neb
John Taylor
Los Angeles
Cal
Bessie Nichols
Louise Nicholls
Chicago, Ill
J. F Bennett
Orville Gantz
Great Lakes
Mrs
J. A. Gant
Donald McGregor
Ottumwa Hospital
Fay V. Fulton
Florence
Centerville
Mrs. Fulton
Atty. E. E. Rorick
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Rorick
74Th Regiment
Washington Post
Tex
Gaumer Bros
Kodak Films
ICG
Cae
Taylor
A. V. Frazey
Frazey
A. V. Frazey & Son
Federal
Barbers
Pele Ats
Fairfield Theater
Parsons College Conservatory OF Music
James P. Moorhead
Men’s Union
Men’s Athletic Union
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