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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

8

Horticulturists to Meet December 19 21

The forty seventh annual Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society meeting will convene at the Washington county courthouse December 19 20 and 21. Officers include President W C Rickey and Sanford Zeigler Jr Vice President with other board members listed. Sessions are open to the public and visitors may join discussions throughout the program featuring papers by H F Pumphrey A T Erwin and others, plus musical selections, contests and an exhibit viewings.

Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society Washgton County Court House The Southeastern Society W. C. Rickey Thorn

Churches Open with Morning and Evening Services in City

Multiple churches announce Sunday services with morning and evening worships. Rev. Wilbur R. Keesey leads at corner Briggs and Court with Sunday School at 9:30 and services at 10:45 and 7:30, special music by Prof. Mountain. Other pastors include H A Mosser, H A Mitchell, and A R Toothacre with sermons on Christ, walking with God, and invitations to join.

Briggs and Court Streets Wilbur R. Keesey J. H. Stuckey Epworth League Power of God Christ Prof C. W Mountain Washington and Main Streets H. A. Mosser H. A. Mitchell Broadway Third Streets A. R. Toothacre Ottumwa Gospel North Main and Hempstead Streets E. G. McKibben Young Peoples City of God

Parsons Girls Lose Debate at Barhydt Chapel

Parsons college hosted the first intercollegiate girls debate last night in Barhydt chapel. Penn college defeated the Parsons team two to one on the topic of federal jurisdiction over railroads. Parsons speakers Flemming Franz and Stever argued strongly though delivery lagged behind the opponents. Judges were Prof. Blair Rev. Osborne and Principal Rice. The Indiana debate result from Oladna with Simpson girls is still pending.

Parsons College Barhydt Chapel Penn College Parsons Flemming Franz Stever Blair Mt. Pleasant Thos. Osborne Rice Ottumwa High School Indianola Simpson

Notice of file petition and attached real estate for $650

In Jefferson County Iowa a petition seeks $650 with 7 percent interest from 1916 and costs. A writ of attachment levies on your undivided interests in specified parcels in Section 9 and Section 16, Township 72 North Range 10 West. Administratrix Margaret Armstrong’s estate is garnisheed. failure to appear by February Term 1917 leads to default and sale of subject real estate.

Township Seventy-two Range Ten Jefferson County Iowa A. Armstrong Margaret Armstrong Fairfield

There is still a little fancy work left

A brief classified notice lists remaining corset cover yokes towel ends and medallions offered by Mrs. Dean Taylor with contact at phone number 3430.

Dean Taylor

Wanted Help and Services Across Private Homes

Wanted listings include a private family seeking general housework at 301 West Kirkwood with contact B. B.. another ad seeks a No 1 cover day with phone 2464. Hawkes Nursery Co invites agents with high pay and free outfit in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. plus sewing work for children at 301 East Washington Street and 996. Fairfield Steam Laundry seeks three girls at once at 989.

B. B West Kirkwood The Hawkes Nursery Co Wauwatosa Wisconsin East Washington Street Fairfield Steam Laundry

For Rent Notice Board Style

Furnished room in modern house half block south of square 120 South Main street contact 2563. Four room cottage with basement gas and electric light close in Reddick Russell phone 49. Five room house inquire Mrs Helen Wagoner 120 South Main street.

Square South Main Street Reddick & Russell Helen Wagoner

Probate of Will in Jefferson County Iowa

Notice that an instrument purporting to be the Last Will of Clara H. Westenhaver is on file with the Jefferson County Clerk of the District Court. A proof and final hearing is set for February 5, 1917 at 2:00 p.m., on the first day of the February term, 1917. Dated December 1, 1916. GEO. M. BALL, Clerk.

State of Iowa Jefferson County Clara H. Westenhaver District Court Geo. M. Ball

Lost and found notice from Glasgow road area

Lost auto chain for 33x4 casing on middle Glasgow road. Notify phone 600. Also lost Saturday evening a green enamel watch valued as a keepsake. Finder please return to Journal office.

Glasgow Journal Office

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