Xmas Socials and Visits Reported Across Town
Spirit Lake resident F Lang spent Christmas with friends in the city. Quincy Michigan’s Lester Fulton visited relatives in the city. Perlee hunting trip noted for Fred Wilson and Delmar Fra2ey. Hale Greenleaf family celebrated Christmas at Dr J W Bean home. Keokuk visitors Mr and Mrs J W VanTassel and daughter Maurine at Harrison Hoagland home. Benj Carter of Keokuk visited over Christmas with Sam Sykes, returning to Keokuk this morning. Evan J Valentine of Cedar Rapids visiting his parents in the city. Ottumwa residents Mr and Mrs S J Chester and Mr and Mrs W Trowbridge spent Christmas at C A Herring’s. Nettie Parsons and daughters Helen and Wilma visited Keota for a week. Virginia Garnett and daughter Ruby of Knoxville holidaying with daughter Mrs C M Graham. Roll Slimmer of Esiberryville and Carrie and Esther Rangner of Des Moines visited city friends. Fern Beall and Roy Bridges of Chariton visited the aunt Mrs J H Pleagie. Robin Gumm improving after illness at West Burlington Street home. Mrs J W Grimsley, East Briggs Street, gravely ill. Epworth League to meet at Paul Robson’s East Adams Street Thursday evening. all young church members invited. Fred Lyon of Rome to take Mr DeLaney’s place in High School, directing military training and some science. Laurence Stephen, son of Spirit Lake, Lt E J Stephenson at Camp Custer Battle Creek, Mich, and Miss Pearl Martin of Davenport visiting Minnie B Jenks in the city and Dr Stephenson home in Libertyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Stephen
Spirit Lake
E. J. Stephenson
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Pearl] Martin
Davenport
Minnie B. Jenks
City
Dr. Stephenson
Libertyville
Veteran of Civil War dies at Creston Iowa
S Be Goddard of Creston received word that George W. R. Goddard aged 83 died at his Creston home. A long time Union County resident since 1869 he was active in G A R circles after serving over four years in the Civil War. Funeral plans were not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Be, Goddard
George W. R. Goddard
Creston
Goddard
Union County
Lauder's War Story Inspires Mothers and Fathers
Harry Lauder, famed Scottish entertainer, returns to America as his son Captain John Lauder of the Argyle Highlanders was killed in action in December 1915. In a magazine feature, he describes what the war means to him and his family, offering consolation to parents of enlisted sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Harry Lauder
John Lauder
Argyle Highlanders
H. M. Dysart
Night School Petition For Fairfield District
A petition to establish a night school has been presented to the Fairfield Independent School Board. The board favors action if enough residents over sixteen enroll in basic subjects like reading writing and arithmetic. Interested individuals should report their name and desired subjects to the City Superintendent at once. No class will form with fewer than ten students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Fairfield
Notice to Homesteaders Dues Payable
Members of Homesteader lodge No 675 may pay dues at Gaumer Bros drug store or to Secretary W E Campbell Regular meeting set for January 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaumer Bros
W. E. Campbell
LeWESTON S Big Girl Show At The Orpheum
A. LeWESTON presents a one day engagement at the Orpheum Theatre tomorrow night. The company of 15 includes Al. B. Weston as comic and manager, Jack Devere Walter Pepper Mark Harris Gladys Gordon and Babe Clark. Credits include Deming New Mexico and Phoenix engagements. high praise for songs, dancing and comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Orpheum Theater
Jack Devere
Walter Pepper
Mark Harris
Gladys Gordon
Babe Clark
Deming
N. M
Phoenix
Ariz
Mr. Weston
Christmas Exercises At Free Methodist Church
The Christmas exercises at the Free Methodist church Monday evening were a success. A splendid program featured the children who performed well before a large appreciative congregation. The Sunday School committee prepared a Christmas treat for all. A special offering was taken for Armenian sufferers. The program closed with the congregation singing America and praise for the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
America
Show Your Colors to Help War Effort
The article urges putting Food Administration and Red Cross Cards in windows to promote food conservation and aid as future demand grows. It notes fewer workers locally and more need abroad. McCord Chapter will hold special meetings Thursday and Friday evenings for members to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Europe
McCord
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Mary Teal
Tir Pgham
Ina Crone
Washington
Mises Lucile Lamberson
Des Moines
Said Test
Lizzie Porter
East Kirkwood
George Simmons
Birmingham
C. E. Luper
Jefferson County Hospital
Ray Eckerman
Avery
Milford
Mont Parsons
Sion
Helen Siers
Oskaloosa
Miss Marie Anderson
Charles Lawson
Pine Knoll Sanitarium
George and
Richard Cox
Mour
Mrs
C. L. Cox
N. W. Labagh of
Myst
P. I. Labagh
East Adams Street
William Swain
Katherine
Fourth Street
B. H. Elliott
Christene
Dorothy
Chariton
Mrs. Cras
H. Herry
Ti Davenport
Messrs
Harlan Castile
O*rin Roberts
Camp Dodge
Graber
Cecil Johnson
J. E. Johnses
Edward Kilroy
St. Louis
0. T. Wilfry
Daugter
J. E. Gibson
Guy Anstead
Rock Island
C. H. King
Harry
Austin
Texas
Lake Charles
F. Lang
Lester Fulton
Quincy, MI
Fred Wilson
Delmar
Hale Greenleaf
Centerville
J. W. Bean
Maurine
Keokuk
Harrison Hoagland Home
Benj. Carter
Sam Sykes
Evan J. Valentine
Cedar Rap
Joseph Valentine
The
J. Chester
W Trowbridge
Ottumwa
C. A. Herring
Nettie Parsons
Daught
Helen
Wilma
Keota
Virgina Garnett
Ruby
Knoxville
C. M. Graham
Roll Slimmer
Esiberryville
Carriend Esther Rangner
Fern Beall
Roy Bridges
J. Hi. Pleagie
Robin Gumm
West Burlington Street
J. W. Grimsley
Briggs’ Street
Epworth League
Paul
Fred Lyon
Rome
DeLaney
Iowa
Lauder
J.S. Gaumer
W. V. Hughes
F. H. Simpson, Jr
A. Leweston
Orpheum
Caumer Bros, Sey
Ane
Charles
Lyon
Frank
Kerrick
Embalmer & Funeral
Tribune
the Daily Journal
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