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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

2

Eastern Star Elects Officers at Fairfield Chapter

Fairfield Chapter No. 39, Order of the Eastern Star, elected officers for the coming year. Wrothy Matron Miss May Me. Main, Worthy Patron F. E. F. Rorick, Associate Matron Mrs. Frank Ricksher, Conductress Mrs. Frank Sullivan, Associate Conductress Mrs. H. H. Nieman, Secretary Miss Minnie B. Jenks, Treasurer Mrs. Frank Fourt. A called meeting will be held soon to initiate several candidates.

Fairfield Order of the Eastern Star Wrothy Miss May Me F. EF. Rorick Frank Ricksher Minnie B. Jenks Frank Fourt

No Franchise Yet Delayed Gas and Electric Franchises

Council postpones action on gas and electric franchises until next week delaying decisions on utility agreements and local oversight.

Probate of Will Jefferson County Iowa notice

Notice is given that a document purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Clara H. Weatenhaver is on file in the Jefferson County Clerk of the District Court. A February 5 1917 final hearing is set for proof of the will. Dated December 1 1916 Geor ge M Ball Clerk of District Court.

State of Iowa Jefferson County Clara H. Weatenhaver District Court Geo. M. Ball Mathas F. Drish

Probate of Will in Jefferson County Iowa

Notice announces the probate of the Last Will and Testament of Mathas F. Drish, deceased, filed in the Jefferson County Clerk of the District Court. A final proof hearing is set for February 5th, 1917 at 2:00 p.m. in the February term of the court.

Tanlac touted as key to better work and big money

An advertisement claims Tanlac the National Tonic boosts health easing indigestion and nervous symptoms, enabling workers to reach higher earnings. It asserts many men and women can gain strength, improve sleep, and increase productivity, with references to a sale at Gaumer Bros. drug store.

Tanlac Taniae Gaumer Bros

Tomorrow's Tabernacle Meeting Builds to Grand Close

The report covers the final, largest day of tabernacle meetings with a noon luncheon for High School girls at the Presbyterian church where Miss Speer spoke to about sixty five attendees. It details a fervent prayer meeting, a song feature of "De Brewers' Big Hosses Can't Run Over Me," and evangelist Peacock discussing Saul before his conversion.

Presbyterian Church Miss Speer Tabernacle God Lewis Worth Evangelist Saul Mr. Peacock Jes

Mother's Day Observed at Beckwith School

Yesterday Mother's Day was observed at Beckwith school taught by Miss Esther Edmunds. Four mothers and one father attended. more would have joined if not for bad weather. Regular studies were recited until recess when visitors were treated to popcorn and candy. A railroad spelling match followed with Mrs. Eugene Prince and Elmer Davis as captains.

Beckwith School Esther Edmunds Eugene Prince Elmer Davis

Sermon Energizes Fairfield Campaign Week

Reverend Peacock delivers a forceful revival sermon urging repentance through Christ. The address garners strong reaction from attendees, with ministers praised and a large crowd pressing forward for commitment. A note asks confiscated items to be claimed from Mr. Wrad before the campaign ends tomorrow.

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the Daily Journal Journal Printing CO. Publishers EAN Taylor & W. Taylor Eastern Star Frank Sullivan H. H Nieman B. F. Wnorowski Christ Damascus Jesus Heaven Hell Jesus Christ Paul Mr. Wrad Fairfield Theater Douglas Fairbanks Keystone Southwest Corner Square Roth @ Co Just Monarch Coffee Ray Maxwell Ohn T. Davifs George Q. Loesch L. E Wallace Nutting
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