Local News Briefs From Jefferson County
Batavia visitor C E Nieukirk was in town on business. N P Herrington, Ottumwa Internal Revenue Collector, spent a few days here. Batavia Abingdon and Lockridge schools closed due to Spanish influenza. Hughett Gaines returned from Camp Taylor Kentucky Officers Training School before armistice. Jefferson County Teacher’s Study to be held at Court House on Saturday cancelled. Mrs Mary Erwin of Washington attended the funeral of her brother D A Lowery. Nine Spanish influenza cases reported yesterday, three today. City Council meeting tonight with Board of Health session. Hayes Parsons home from Omaha after honorable discharge from cadet flying corps. Lieut Ferguson visiting brother H C Ferguson. discharged from U S Army at Camp Funston en route to Mechanicsville. Mrs H C Ferguson and son James visiting Mechanicsville. Lieut E G Myrick of Fort Riley on five day furlough. Sylvis Lord of Parsons College A T C seriously ill with pneumonia after influenza. Prof May of Parsons College ill with pneumonia at home on campus. W B Curtiss of Batavia in city on business. Verle Frazey to Ottumwa to assist Daggett Undertaking in that city. Mrs Ruth Clarke White ill at Mrs J F Clarke’s South Main with Spanish influenza.
Free Methodists Plan Extensive Church Repairs
The Free Methodist church of Fairfield will undergo extensive repairs funded by a $225 Iowa Conference donation secured by Rev. L. Mendenhall. A building committee, led by Bert Bowermaster, will begin work immediately adding a vestibule alcove porch new entrance and divider to create two Sunday school rooms plus a new floor and seats.
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Free Methodist
L. Mendenhall
Iowa
Fairfield
F. C. Behner
Bert Bowermaster
Des Moines Peace Meeting To Seek World Peace
Des Moines will host a national peace meeting on Thursday December 5 1918 to promote permanent peace for all the world. R Marshall vice president is to attend and speak alongside other speakers as county officials urge wide local representation by order of the county committee.
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Des Moines
R. Marshall
Iowa Telephone Co. Raises Toll Rates 25 Percent
A 25 percent toll rate increase by the Iowa Telephone Co. takes effect immediately. The adjustment applies to rates for calls to points within Iowa as well as in Nebraska Minnesota North and South Dakota.
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Iowa Telephone Co
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Interior improvements cost set at 1500 dollars
The project covers painting and papering of the interior and new walks from north to the south end. The cost will be about $1,500. The committee thanks all who have contributed to this work.
Fairfield Theater Closed For Safety Improvements
The Fairfield Theater will be closed until necessary improvements are completed to ensure public safety. Hugh Bennett, Manager.
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Fairfield
Hugh Bennett
Eagles Elect New Officers At Fairfield Aerie
Fairfield Aerie of Eagles elected new officers at the regular meeting last night with installation planned for the first meeting night in January. W. P. Charles Stansell W. W. P. A. E. Faulkner Secretary Earl Bowermaster Treasurer Herman Louth Trustees A. I. Bell John MenecEley W. Chaplain L. J. Nelson Inside Guard C. P. Wright Outside Guard William Ohlrich appointive offices to be filled later.
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Fairfield Aerie of Eagles
W. P
Charles Stansell
Notice to Hunters at Gilham Farm North of Town
Notice restricts hunting and trespassing on the Gilham farm located north of town. Issued by J. E. Turnipseed in parcel 428-3.
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Gilham
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C. E. Nieukirk
Batavia
N. P. Herrington
Ottumwa
Internal Revenue Collector
City
Abingdon
Lockridge Township
Hughett Gaines
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
Jefferson County
Court House
Mary Erwin
Washington
D. A. Lowery
Board of Health
Hayes Parsons
Omaha
Cadet Flying Corps
Lieut. Ferguson
H. C. Ferguson
U. S. Army
Camp Funston
Kas
Mechanicsville
James
E. G. Myrick
Fort Riley
Sylvis Lord
A.T. C
Parsons College
Prof
May
W. A. Wirtz
W. B. Curtiss
Verle Frazey
Daggett Undertaking
Ruth Clarke White
J. F. Clarke
South Main Street
S. Beaver Soap Company
Dayton
Ohio
Free Methodists
Eagles
C. S. Henness
Guernsey
Ilverwear
Richardson
Roth & Co
Eee
Coats
Bunte
R. H. Maxwell
Candy Dep't
Dakota Fesr Circle
Methodist Church
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