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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

7

O. BE. 5S. club hosts Thursday afternoon gathering

Mrs. R. B. Ratcliff will welcome members to a South Second street meeting with all present. Neighborhood club guests of Mrs. Wayne Harris enjoyed fancy work and social chat at East Hempstead street with refreshments by Mrs. Harris. Charles N. Edwards and Miss Jennie Harger, both of LaVilla, Iowa, were married in LaVilla yesterday afternoon with Justice C. R. Conlee officiating. The couple will reside in LaVilla. Mrs. Wm. Louden and Mrs. R. Bruce Louden held a Christmas party yesterday at West Adams home.

R. B. Ratcliff O. BE South Second Street Wayne Harris East Hempstead Street Harris Charles N. Edwads Jennie Harger LaVilla Iowa C. R. Conlee Wm. Louden R. Bruce Louden West Adams Gladys Paul Galesburg James Hammon Cathredal Lincoln Neb Bradley East Burlington

Pupils Gave Fine Recital Last Night

Local studio event featured piano and vocal pieces by students including Lucille Reynolds Grace Stallman Hazel Sauer Lucille Stallman and Elizabeth Turney. Guests included Mrs M Jencks Mrs W Shoemaker and others with a three course luncheon and wedding announcements follow.

Bridge Jack Ireland M. Jencks Sioux City W. B. Shoemaker Seattle Washington

Community Notes From Ottumwa And Nearby Towns

Friday social and travel updates from Ottumwa and surrounding areas. Andrew R Speer spent Thursday in Washington on business. Prof E E Watson will occupy the Presbyterian pulpit in New London tomorrow. Numerous residents from Rome Glasgow Batavia and Keota visit Ottumwa as do scouts from Laurant and Batavia. The Red Cross seal drive continues with Sixth grade Lincoln school posting an $18 sale. Several funerals and church meetings noted along with family travel for the Xmas break.

Andrew R. Speer Washington E. E. Watson Parsons College Presbyterian Church In New London M. Alfred Bernhart Clara Byczek Alvin Doughty Senter Colo Frank Helfenstine Glasgow Rulie Walker Keota Rh. G. Walker John Bryan Jefferson County Huffman R. H. Polly W. H. Baird Ottumwa Scovel Tabernacle

Died in Kansas Ailing Doctor Billingsley Critical

Mrs. E C Bock learns her uncle Dr J Billingsley of Bellville Kansas is stricken with paralysis and in critical condition. Sister Dr Margaret Mills of Ottumwa rushed to his bedside. Billingsley and family visited here last summer and many friends regret his illness.

Paul Hamon Jonn Hammon East Burlington E. C. Bock J. 8. Billingsley Bellville Kansas Margaret Mills Ottumwa Billingsley

Methodist Brotherhood Bible Class Invites Men Back

After tabernacle meetings and church services resume, all Brotherhood Bible Class members are urged to attend tomorrow at 9 30 a m and then each Sunday. All men who have recently accepted Christ are invited to join, and each member should bring a new member. W R Keesee, Teacher

Brotherhood Bible Class Methodist Church W. R. Keesey

Pauline Frederick Appears At The Orpheum Tonight

Pauline Frederick stars in Ashes of Embers at the Orpheum tonight. She plays two sisters Agnes and Laura in a Famous Players production, with a demanding role requiring dramatic contrast and a challenging scene.

Pauline Frederick Orpheum Shep Elothine Iss Becker Laura the Orpheum

First National Bank of Fairfield Calls Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting for election of a board of directors for the ensuing year will be held at the bank’s Fairfield Iowa house between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday January 17 1917. Dated Fairfield December 12 1916. Franks Boiefs Cashier.

First National Bank of Fairfield Fairfield Iowa Franks, Boiefs

Horse Sale Notice by I. T. Wisecarver

A horse sale is announced for Wednesday December 20 with all kinds of horses offered. Seller I. T. Wisecarver invites everyone to attend the event.

Public Farm Sale After Death of Husband Near Fairfield

Augusta C Eckwall administratrix offers on farm one mile east of Fairfield on the Burlington road a public sale on Thursday December 28 1916. Items include horses mules cows hogs chickens corn oats hay farming implements hog houses and household goods with sale bills providing full particulars.

Fairfield Burlington Road Augusta C. Eckwall

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