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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
6
The city of Fairfield Iowa seeks voter approval for an electric franchise ordinance. The document outlines terms and conditions to govern the provision of electric service within city limits and the rights and obligations of the franchise holder. The ordinance specifies rates, duration, construction rules, and accountability measures to be voted on January 30 1917.
An ordinance grants William G. Dows, Isaac B. Smith and John A. Reed and assigns a twenty year franchise to construct re construct and operate an electric power system in Fairfield Iowa. It details pole and line standards, city liability, service extension rules, rates for lighting and power, and 24 hour operation with safety provisions. The ordinance governs transmission lines and street placement while requiring city passage of required poles and painting.
The Fairfield Community Christmas Committee asks the public to donate cash at any local bank to fund charity this year. It emphasizes minimal decorations and urges support to ensure no one in the community is in want on Christmas Day.
Miss Florence Yount visited Saturday with friends in Ottumwa. F. J. L. Black returned to Fairfield National Bank after a two weeks vacation. Beverly Simmons was a Mr. Pleasant visitor yesterday. Carl Danielson was an Ottumwa visitor yesterday. Miss Fay Batea and Mrs. O. C. Ferrel of Perlee spent Saturday with friends in the city. W. A. Starkey of Ottumwa spent yesterday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Hemmings of New London spent the weekend with Ray Hemmings. Orrin Coppock visited Saturday in Ottumwa. Miss Agnes Brady returned home from Ottumwa. A. R. Wilson of St. Joe Mo. spent yesterday at his mother’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Junkin were Ottumwa visitors Saturday. A. C. Nelson of Birmingham visited friends in the city yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Matz and son of Glasgow are city visitors. Mrs. Virginia Belding returned today to Corning after weeks with her son Charles. Mrs. Fred Nelson returned today to Winfield after days with her sister, Va Peabody.
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