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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
6
The notice lists publishing details for Journal Printing Co. publishers of the Evening Except Sunday edition. It provides subscription prices delivered by carrier: weekly 10 cents, monthly 1.50, three months 1.25, and a thirty month rate of 50 cents.
Coroner W H Conner convened an inquest this afternoon into the death of Clay Breneman killed by a Burlington train. A coroner’s jury viewed the body after 1 PM and was sworn in. The engineer, fireman, conductor and another crew member are summoned. they are to appear tomorrow forenoon.
Des Moines reports a wartime labor shortage reduced Iowa butter production by 10,920,276 pounds in the past year, total butter output 83,349,309 pounds, about 12.5 million pounds below the ten year average. Cheese and ice cream rise. several creameries shut down. value of butter output about 58 million dollars.
President Wilson toured the American hospital at Neuilly, praising the care and spirits of wounded soldiers. He noted most patients were improving and expressed hope they would return home strengthened by the service they received. He commended the town’s management and the evident concern of mothers and friends for their sons.
A fragmented report notes President Wilson’s decision to grant a London interview, seen as significant though not warmly praised. It highlights how the British press and public react, with observers labeling the move as a notable detachment in Wilson’s relations with the American press and foreign coverage.
Curt A. Gray resigns last week as chief of the division of operations of the United States Railway administration. Director General McAdoo announces the change and will appoint a successor to Gray’s post.
Clay Breneman a Fairfield resident and railway mechanic died after being struck at the Fourth Street crossing of the C B and Q railroad. The incident occurred about 7:15 am as Burlington train No 3 pulled out and was observed by a second train. He was 41 years old, married to Jennie Noble, and survived by three brothers and two sisters. He belonged to the Methodist church and J O O F lodge No 629. Funeral plans pending relatives' arrival.
Paris December 283 Herbert C Hoover by office visit at the Elysee palace responds to an Echo de Paris criticism of his handling of relief. He says he has rhinoceros skin and will not read the piece, noting he has been criticized before and can stand it. He declines further comment and ends with good day.
Mrs George Miller died Sunday evening at Jefferson County Hospital after a lingering illness that began in August and was followed by Spanish influenza. Esther Keller, her daughter, was born July 5, 1895 in Amherst Nebraska and later moved to this city. She married George Miller March 10, 1916 in Moline Illinois and resided there until her illness. she leaves a husband, four stepchildren, her parents, two brothers Arthur in France and Herbert of Fairfield, and a sister Marcia. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at eleven o'clock at Evergreen cemetery.
Leo Syfert a Parsons College S A T C member died at Jefferson County Hospital around noon after weeks with Spanish influenza that progressed to pneumonia. He was the son of Mr and Mrs T E Syfert of Birmingham. He had entered the S A T C in October and could not attend the mustering out ceremonies due to illness. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
Clifford Brown and Miss Gladys St Clair wed at the Methodist parsonage with Dr C L Tennant officiating. Arthur O Minster and Miss Margaret Mullenix married at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev H A Anspach presiding. Both couples will reside with parents for now as well wishes pour in. Beth Buchanan, guest of Dr and Mrs Mosser, has left for her home in Pennsylvania.
President Wilson will personally pin the Army Distinguished Service Cross on General Pershing during the Christmas visit to American troops in the field. The ceremony, likely at Langres near Chaumont, marks the first time Pershing receives decoration from the commander in chief amid celebrations with Yankee forces.
Mrs Charles Hisel died Sunday morning at her home seven miles northwest of Fairfield after a ten day bout with Spanish influenza and pneumonia. Born February 12, 1876 in Brookville, she married Charles E Hisel on March 6, 1911 and had two daughters Bernice and Louise, plus stepson Leonard. Survived by sister Roll Ireland and brother Harold Caldwell. Funeral held at Evergreen Cemetery at 2:30 pm conducted by Rev C L Tennant. lifelong church member in Fairfield area.
Funeral services for Mrs. J E Johnson who died Saturday will be held tomorrow at two o clock at Evergreen cemetery with Rev H A Anspach presiding. Mr and Mrs George Simmons of Birmingham will visit their son Frank and family on West Jackson Street for Christmas.
A. J. Boyd advertises potatoes priced at 1.40 dollars per unit with delivery service. Contact phone number 2763 and a prompt to read the classified ads for details.
A brief note invites diners to eat Christmas dinner at the Leggett with a telephone contact for reservations.
Dispatches from Copenhagen report bolshevik forces tightening along the Finnish border and coast while Huskian volunteers take harder towns, as authorities clear bolshevik positions amid advancing troops.
A partial clipping notes war damages in Italy with figures claiming losses exceeding 100 million and a calculated 13 million in certain costs, attributed to a source named Millanzi Malla. The fragmentary text is unclear on dates or full attribution.
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