Boy Scouts Entertained Royally at Log Cabin
The Brown Fox Island Club hosted more than fifty Boy Scouts at the Old Bettiers Log Cabin on December 14 from 5 to 8 p m. Scout Master Keesey and local entertainers presented talks and refreshments. Zell Brown organized the event and the boys received praise for good behavior and gratitude to Rev. Keesey and the hosting committee.
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Brown Fox Island Club
Brown
Pumphrey
Wilson
Zell Brown
Zell
Dr. Clarke
Dr. James
R. W. Lamson
H. Heaton
Heaton
Bonifield
Keesey
Brown Fox Island
Des Moines
Iowa
Rev. Keesey
Wales
H. F. Pumphrey
Last Day to Vote as Boxes Move to Exposition
Voters face final rounds as boxes are moved to the Exposition for counting. An eight o'clock bulletin will announce standings, followed by a nine o'clock tally. No further counts occur until the final ten o'clock count. Cash votes only after nine.
Friends Seek Release of Jacob Zehr From Prison Camp
Jacob Zehr an American held as a prisoner of war in a British camp lacks birth papers. Local residents in Jefferson and Henry counties recall him from 1860 birth near Rome Iowa and 1880 departure. Efforts, led by City Attorney R C Leggett, gather witness affidavits to prove birth and secure release.
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Jacob Zebr
Rome
Iowa
Jefferson
Henry
Mr. Zehr
Jacob Scheffel
Zehr
Scheffel
Mortimac
Warland
Zear
Milon Hinshaw
Wilson Heflin
Henry County
Scheffe
Knockahoe
Peel
Isle of Man
Fairfield
Chester
England
Jefferson County
Ftowa
Christian Zehr
Barbara Rocky
Keokuk County
R. C. Leggett
First National Bank Fairfield Stockholders Meet
The annual meeting of the First National Bank of Fairfield Iowa will elect a board of directors for the ensuing year. The session runs 10 a m to 4 p m on Tuesday January 9 1917 at the bank building. Frank E Booties cashier notes the date.
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First National Bank of Fairfield
Fairfield
Iowa
Frank
Local Society Notes Highlight Holiday Gatherings and Nuptials
Mrs. Robt. F. Wilson hosts a Christmas party at East Brigge Street for Mrs. W. S. Shoemaker of Seattle and Mrs. Jencks of Sioux City with bridge games. Thursday Embroidery Club enjoyed a gift exchange and a menu at Mrs. O. E. B. Kirby’s West Drives Street home. Ex-Elzevirs plan a comfort-laden meeting at Mrs. Maurine Duffy’s Highland Avenue home, bring a thimble and four darning needles. Iowa Encampment No. 6 T O O celebrated its 68th anniversary with a banquet, musical selections, readings by Mrs. Thomas Stuckey, and an address by Rev. A. R. Toothacre. Wesleyan Bible Class held a business meeting at Mrs. J. F. Stanford’s East Adams Street residence with officers elected for the year and a social hour with refreshments. Miss Minnie Smith of Bloomington Jr. and James K. E. Raines of Mt. Pleasant wed yesterday afternoon by Justice of Peace Chas. R. Conlee and will reside in Mt. Pleasant.
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Robt. F. Wilson
Jack Ireland
L. O. Gaines
Wilson
East Brigge Street
W. S. Shoemaker
Seattle
Washington
Jencks
Sioux City
Bridge
Maurine Duffy
Highland Avenue
Iowa
Thomas Stuckey
A. R. Toothacre
Wesleyan Bible
Tes Leme
J F. Stanford
East Adams Street
Minnie Smith
Bloomington
City Council Shapes Gas and Electric Franchise Details
Last night and today the city council debated the gas and electric franchise matter. Engineer J B Hill, representing prospective plant buyers, confers with the council to outline concessions and finalize the propositions this afternoon or evening.
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J. B. Hill
Local Briefs Highlight Returns and Visits
M. T. Doughty returns from Colorado to spend winter with his family. Donald McGregor of Ottumwa visits with his family at the J. S. Gantz home. Mrs. Wm. Goodson of Kirksville Mo visits relatives then goes to Birmingham to visit her parents. Fairfield Lodge of Eagles held a banquet across ten rooms with proceeds aiding charitable work. over $40 available for distribution.
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Donald McGregor
Ottumwa
City
Wm. Goodson
Kirksville, Mo
Birmingham
John Scott
Fairfield Lodge
Order of Eagies
Students' Recital Tonight at Professor Moorhead Studio
A recital by students will be held at 7 30 this evening in the studio of Prof James P Moorhead. This will be the last recital before the holidays and the public is invited.
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James P. Moorhead
Journal Want Ads Offer Sure Results
Classified line presents the Journal Want Ads promising reliable results for readers seeking listings and notices.
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the Journal
Slippers Showmarks Spark Style Dilemma Across Fashions
We could not begin. The text hints at a debate over many fashion styles and performances. It notes challenges in judging footwear and style without a clear standard. The passage references slipper design and fashion shows but provides no concrete events or dates.
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She Daily Journal
Journal Printing CO. Publishers
RAN Taylor & W. Taylor
Hur Rylerv
BOY Scouts
Log Cabin
Jacob Zulk
Jacob Zehr
Thursday Embroidery Club
O. E B. Kirby
West Drives Street
Perry Kates
Harry Green
J. Ro
Frank Baker
Charles Cook
GAS and Electric Franchises
M. T. Doughty
Colorado
Anderson
Southwest Corner Square
Roth & Co
Reid-Murdock & Co
Monarch Coffee
John T. Davies
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Wallace Nutting
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