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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
2
Fairfield Calls for Safer Railroad Crossings
A columnist argues for underground crossings and better safety at Fairfield rail intersections. He cites a fatal crossing accident and critiques nonfunctional bells and gates while urging prompt public action to protect motorists and pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
France
America
Calvin
Fourth Street
Clay Breneman
Main
Court Atreets
Burlington Station
Rock Island
Depot Street
Burlington Tracks
Polish Premier Vows Immediate Steps To End Pogroms
Premier Andrew Moracewski of the new Polish government states plans to reunite Polish territories and restore order. He pledges immediate measures to end anti total movement and asserts the constituent assembly will determine the nation's aims and worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Andrew E Moracewski
Wilson commutes death sentence of deserter to 20 years
President Wilton commutes the death sentence of Ernest F. K. Leut for desertion and refusing to wear the uniform. Leut, attached to the One Hundred and Third depot brigade at Camp Dodge Iowa, is sentenced to dishonorable discharge and 20 years imprisonment. Washington reports note the commutation follows a ruling from the national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. K. Leut
Washington
Wilton
Leab
One Hundred and Third
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Funeral of Frank H. Simpson Tomorrow Morning
Councilman Frank H. Simpson dies at home on Christmas eve after a long illness. Born May 10 1883 in Fairfield he led a family business, served on the city council and chaired Clinton Lodge A F and A M. Public funeral at Evergreen Cemetery 11 15 am with viewing 9 00 to 10 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Simpson
Frank Henry Simpson
Frank F. Simpson
Fairfield
Fairfield High School
Elliott's Business College
Burlington
Simpson
F. F. Simpson & Son
Simpson & Williams
Myrtie Kearns
Laura Louise
Frank LeRoy
F. F. Simpson
F. E Dickey
Reliance
Harry Jones
Methodist Episcopal Church
Evergreen Cemtery
Health Board
C. L. Tennant
First Methodist Church
Clinton
Local Holiday News Brief from Libertyville and Vicinity
Libertyville headlines report Thomas Thompson hosting relatives in Fairfield and Glasgow. Several residents return for holidays including Edith Thompson from Stockport and Martha Fulton visiting relatives.
Sidewalks Must Be Cleared Within 24 Hours
Notice orders all sidewalks including those around vacant lots cleared within 24 hours or the city will perform the work and bill the property owners at current day rates per 514 C. J. Gilly Street Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Gilly
Clarence Cox Returns from Chicago Trip
Clarence Cox came back from a Chicago trip after selling a carload of cattle. Relatives feared he would be absent longer than expected. A Chicago dispatch reports police may hold foul play suspicions despite his return last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claence Cox
Chicago
Rock Island Arsenal to Give 30 Days Notice to Laid Off Workers
Rock Island officials announce all workers laid off for lack of work will receive at least thirty days notice. An advisory commission will assist the commanding officer in planning demobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rock Island Arsenal
Arsenal
Centerville Boy Promoted to Major in Army Medical Corps
Centerville news reports Dr. Frank W. Merritt of Centerville has been promoted to Major. He previously served as assistant chief surgeon for the United States Steel Co. in Chicago, with ten to twelve years across three hospitals. He started as 1st Lieutenant at Ft. Riley, became Captain, then moved to Camp Grant and went to France with the 803rd Infantry, participating in the Toul and Metz battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Frank W. Merritt
George W. Merritt
Frank
Medical Corps
Army
United States Steel Co
Chicago
Ft. Riley
Camp Grant
France
803Rd
Toul
Metz
Monument Erected for Three Americans in France
Major R A Hamilton of Glidden received a plaster cast of the Bethlemont monument honoring Priv Hay from Glidden Corp J B Cresham Evansville Ind and Priv Thos Enright Pittsburg. President and Mrs Wilson hope to visit the graves of these first Americans killed in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glidden
R. A Hamilton
Bethlemont
France
Priv. Hay
J. B. Cresham
Evansville
Ind
Thos, Enright
Pittsburg
Wilson
New Destroyer Named Reno for Iowa Hero
Eldon December 26 Mrs L Db Reno receives word from Secretary Daniels that a new US destroyer to be launched will be named the Reno in honor of her son Lieut Commander Walter K Reno who drowned last November while commanding the US S Chauncey.
Local News Briefs Highlight Holidays and Short Remembrances
T Reynolds spent Christmas with family in this city. Six cases of Spanish influenza were reported to the City Clerk in the past two days. Ralph Allard on furlough left for the Great Lakes Training Station in Chicago. Mrs FE A Howard of Chicago visits her mother Mrs Ward Lamson. Charles Fulton returns from Boston to spend holidays with his parents. Mrs Walter Matlock of Crestos visits her mother Mrs Florence Graber on East Briggs street. Mr and Mrs JH Laughter and daughter Miss Alice visit Ottumwa relatives. Forest Braden of Davenport spends Christmas with friends. Short funeral for Clay Breneman held at home. remains taken to Chariton for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thompson
Fairfield
Glasgow
J. O. Behrens
M. E
Eldon
Fix
Mise Jessie
Inez Hoffman
Florence Peebler
Cedar Falls
Will Lewis
Perry
Helen Goebring
Edith Thompson
Stockport
Verne
Glen Maddix
O. A Swanson
Roscoe Riggs
Adell
Abe Schwartz
Burlington
Lee Robertson
Speckard
W. A. Robertson
A. H. Miller
Curt Vaught
Ottumwa
Harry Bennett
Camp Dodge
Elmer Metz
Hattie Scovel
Fred Eyestone
Campbell, Minn
Dr McWhirt
Camp Greenleaf
Martha Fulton
Harpbh Peebler
Great Lakes
Ralph Allard
Chicago
Walter Matlock
Crestos
Florence Graber
East Briggs Street
J. H. Laughter
Alice
O. &. Kirby
Libertyville
Clay Breneman
C. L Tennant
Chariton
Parsons and Gallup Wed at Lutheran Church
Miss Helen Parsons of this city married Fred L. Gallup of Libertyville at seven o'clock last evening in the Lutheran church parsonage. Rev. H A Anspach officiated. The couple will reside on a farm near Libertyville and receive many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Parsons
Fred L. Gallup
Libertyville
H. A. Anspach
Lester Chambers
Mrs. Gallup
Soldier Reported Missing Is Found Alive in Fort Snelling Ward
Winona Minnesota December 26 Private Frank Fabich long listed as missing in action in France and presumed dead by his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Fabich now arrives at Fort Snelling Reconstruction Hospital in Minnesota and is reported to be alive in military care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Frank Fabich
France
Joseph Fabich
Fort Snelling
Reconstruction
Measure to Permit Enlistments in Regular Army
Representative Dent introduced a bill to permit voluntary enlistments in the regular army. The current selective service law prohibits enlistments, and the bill seeks to repeal that restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dent
House
Wanted One Thousand Batteries for Winter Storage
Hannah Auto Company offers storage for car batteries at 50 cents per month with battery returned full of life. G. M. Doughty, former Willard Service Station manager, now heads the battery department and promises efficient service to prevent freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Doughty
Willard
Hannah Auto Company
Alcohol for Cars at Star Garage
An informal ad notes alcohol for cars priced at $1.00 per gallon at Star Garage located at 628. The brief implies a retro service listing with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Garage
Funeral Cited Forces All Meat Markets to Close
Long Star Garage notes that all meat markets will be closed tomorrow morning during the funeral of Frank H. Simpson. The closing affects business as residents attend services. Affected locations include 627.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Simpson
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