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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1917

Page

3

Local Briefs Highlight Ottumwa Des Moines Visitors

Ottumwa notes a string of residents and visitors traveling to Des Moines for business and the State Fair. People from Burlington, Brighton, Centerville, Muscatine and beyond are cited visiting relatives, attending events, or taking trips to Des Moines and Chicago.

Third Iowa Soldiers Urgently Seek Chaplain Fund Support

Fairfield residents learn of a drive to raise funds for Chaplain W. E. Robb to aid Third Iowa Infantry soldiers. The appeal explains chaplains support sick and dying men, provide flowers and comforts, and requires donations sent to the Iowa State Fair Ground Camp in Des Moines. Also noted are local updates on Raymond Davis, Perry King, Charlotte Sauer, Rev. W. R. Keesey, and EB Mattox family arrivals.

Fairfield Iowa Robert Des Moines Young Men's Christian Association Red Cross Bennett Hae

Presbyterians Win From Methodists In Alumni Field Clash

In a tight game on Alumni Field the Presbyterians defeated the Methodists 4 to 2 aided by Garber's three bagger and a third inning rally. Regulars were missing for the Methodists including pitcher Lindell. The result tightens the pennant race with Lutherans also in contention and a Labor Day match against the Lutherans looming.

Alumni Field Methodists Lindell Garber H. Zeigler Presbyterians Bates Kates Kuhns

Concert at A. M. E. Church Tomorrow Evening

Attend the concert at the A. M. E. church tomorrow evening. The event invites community members and promises musical performances and a collect at the end.

A. M. E. Church

Fourth Quarterly Conference Tonight at Methodist Church

The Fourth Quarterly Conference convenes this evening at 7 30 in the Methodist church. All members are urged to attend. W R Kersey is the pastor. J W Ogle's milk is offered for sale only at the Boyd Grocery.

Methodist Church W. R. Kersey J. W. Ogle Boyd Grocery

A Visit Planned for Fairfield by E J Eisenhart

E J Eisenhart announces a stay in Fairfield from August 27 through September 5 and requests that orders be left at Leggett House or the music store. Items total one dollar.

Fairfield Leggett House E. J. Eisenhart

Old Soldiers and Sailors meet to plan September reunion

Notice lists a Jefferson county meeting at the Court House on Saturday September 1 1917 at 2 30 PM for arranging the annual reunion. President Alex Easton and Secretary John F Loehr urge all veterans to attend.

Jefferson County Court House Alex Easton John F. Loehr

Petition for street oiling signed by property owners required

Citizens wishing oiling of city streets must file a petition signed by a majority of the property's owners on the targeted street at the City Clerk PAL COLESON's office. Filing is requested at once.

Pal Coleson

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