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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1918
Page
6
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Dr. John Kennedy, Parsons College graduate and Walnut Presbyterian pastor, leaves Evansville for Tacoma Washington. A civic farewell funeral luncheon drew 3800 attendees who laughed and cried as colleagues and citizens praised his service and bid him goodbye. The event extended beyond church bounds with a warm citywide sendoff and a gold watch gift inscribed with 160 percent American. Kennedy joked about pumpkins and Tom Sawyer as he expressed gratitude and homeward longing for Evansville.
Heavy rains prevented the originally scheduled program at the Golf Club. The musical program and playlet are rescheduled for Monday night at seven on the grounds in front of the Club House. A short business meeting will be held, followed by the orchestra dance.
There will be a free lecture at three o clock tomorrow afternoon in the First Methodist Church by Mr James M Woertendyke on Over the Top with War Prohibition and Ratification of the National Prohibitionary Amendment. Attendance is urged.
The funeral for Private Bert Carl, who died Tuesday at Camp Raritan New Jersey, is set for tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the city Park with Rev H A Anspach presiding If weather turns bad services move to the Lutheran church Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery Carl reportedly refused to admit illness despite a cold and died from bronchial pneumonia after hospitalization He was accompanied from Camp Raritan to Fairfield by Private George Smith
R. D. Hunt returned from a business trip to Chicago. Mrs. R. F. Fulton and children came back from Deming New Mexico, with Mr. Fulton in New Jersey awaiting sail to France. Lester M. Wells Velmar M. Bell and George A. Harper moved from deferred to class one by exemption board.
All old soldiers are requested to meet at the band stand in the city park Saturday afternoon at 2 30 to make plans for the fall reunion.
I thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and death of my wife and for the flowers sent.
A dated editorial note praises a leader's ideals and influence. It expresses firm conviction that God will grant more in the future and closes with a blessing and wish for Godspeed. The tone is formal and ceremonial, reflecting reverence and support.
The Drake Clothing Co markets new hats neckwear sweaters and hosiery for the season. Shoppers explore fresh styles and colors as the store highlights updated wardrobe essentials.
A notice announces boys school attire and related furnishings available at The Drake Clothing Co. located on the East Side. The advertisement highlights a range of garments and accessories for school wear.
The offices of the Court House will be closed all day Monday September 2 on account of Labor Day.
Piano tuning services offered in Fairfield from August 26 to September 4. Leave orders at the Leggett house or Scheffel's music store, E. J. Eisenhart, 961.
Jericho and Easton offer a limited number of "My Golden School Days" gift books to each freshman member. Call to claim the gift. recipients are urged to pick up the item.
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