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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

2

Yeomen Elect Officers At Last Night's Meeting

At the meeting last night the Yeomen elected officers including Honorable Foreman Orin Coppock Master of Ceremonies Frank Rizor Correspondent Ida Stephen son Master of Accounts F D D Kerrick and Chaplain Olive Coppock These form the Board of Managers with appointive officers to be named later.

Yeomen Orin Coppock Frank Riz F. DD. Kerrick Miss Olive Coppock Board of Managers

Does Advertising Pay Ask Hannah and Holgate Motor Co

The Hannah and Holgate Motor Car Co advertises their Battery Department and a storage battery service station operated alongside their business for over a year. The ad spurred a large influx of customers, leading to hiring another battery man and increased sales of Eveready long lived storage batteries.

Ask Hannah & Holgate Motor Car Co Hannah Eveready

Dellinger Arrested for Cheating by False Pretenses

Ireland fled from Ottumwa to Brighton and Wayland, then through Trenton and Mt. Pleasant before being captured by Constable J. M. Haceman. He faces Justice H. Nosler on a charge of cheating by false pretenses, accused by Charles F. Dellinger for passing a $10 check on the State Savings Bank at Fairfield with insufficient funds for goods sold.

Notice of Proof Hearing for Drish Will in Jefferson County

Notice is given that the Last Will and Testament of Mathas F. Drish is on file in the Jefferson County Clerk of the District Court. A hearing for proof and final determination is set for February 5, 1917 at 2:00 PM, on the first day of the February term 1917. GhO. M. Ball, Clerk, signs the notice.

State of Iowa Jefferson County Mathas F. Drish District Court

Bosse Seeks Chicago Food Aid for Evansville Market

Evansville Indiana officials including Mayor Benjamin Bosse journeyed to Chicago to obtain food provisions for Evansville’s municipal market opened by his urging. A 66 bushel potato shipment from Chicago sold at 1.40 per bushel and disappeared within five hours. The Yeomen event feature Mrs White’s table etiquette in The Pink Tea, offered for 10 cents at the entertainment Tuesday.

Evansville Ind Dee Benjamin Posse Chicago

Farmers Mutual Insurance Union 1916 Assessment Call

Members of Jefferson Co Farmers' Mutual Insurance Union are notified that assessment cards for 1916 have been mailed. Pay promptly and contact the secretary with your name and policy number if you did not receive a card or if there are errors.

Jefferson Co Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union

Spoke Ten Young Men Last Night Trails Hitters

Report notes a gathering where ten young men spoke last night. The record lists totals labeled as Grand Total and Previous Total with unclear figures and fragmented data.

Farewell prayer meetings boost young community ties

Tonight prayer meeting districts Nos 6 and 7 long with delegation night. Saturday services in evening only. Sunday features three farewell services at 10 30 2 16 and 7 30 with final free will offerings for the evangelist. Banquet for 239 young men highlights a city wide church gathering. Evangelist Peacock preaches on Mark 10 21 urging salvation and success.

Evangelist the Tabernacle Tabernacle Presbyterian Church

Wealthy Young Man and Conversion Invitation

A sermon recounts the Bible story of a wealthy young man whom Jesus loved and asked to follow him. The speaker notes the outline was not his, yet his familiarity prompted listeners to respond, and forty eight came forward seeking a consecrated life in the Master service.

Evangelist Peacock Jesus

Mrs Martha E Young Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Martha E Young wife of E A Young died at her East Briggs Street home after a short illness with a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held Monday at two o clock from the residence, with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Born August 5 1857 in Carroll County Indiana she was one of twelve children. She married B A Young December 31 1885 and lived in Jefferson County and the city since 1848. She was a Methodist lifelong member with many friends left to mourn her.

Martha BE. Young E. A. Young East Briggs Street Evergreen Cemetery Harriet McCormick J. Clapp B. A. Young Jefferson County Methodist Church

Four Fairfield Lots for Sale by Bid

Sealed bids will be received until December 15 1916 for four lots on the east side of South Sixth Street Fairfield owned by Mary Vount et al part of the Mount Greenhouse property. Referee R D DuBois Leggett and McKenney Attorneys 73 101 Read the Classified Ads.

South Sixth Street Fairfield Mary Vount Mount Greenhouse R. D. Dubois Leggett & McKenney

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