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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
3
Karl Thomas was in Ottumwa on business. Funeral attendance includes Mr. Brown of Albia and others. Several residents in Ottumwa and surrounding areas are noted for illnesses, travel, and family events including deaths and visits with relatives.
The marriage of Miss Belle Rail to Ben F West was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Rail near Birmingham with Rev Fowler officiating. The couple will reside in the city and begin housekeeping on East Adama Street.
Dr J P Simons stationed in Ottumwa as U S inspector for hog cholera toured Fairfield to address new county outbreaks in Locust Grove and Center townships. Veterinarians Gamrath and Bates coordinate response advising farmers to isolate hogs, spray quarters with cresol solution, treat with anti cholera serum, and monitor temperatures for fever indicators.
Read concerning this by different members of the society. The latter part of the evening was spent in a social manner, during which time light refreshments were served. The evening was greatly enjoyed by everyone present. 758
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