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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

4

Address Change Notice For Dran Taylor and W Taylor

Dran Taylor and W Taylor, pastors and managers, request a change of address with both old and new locations. Report any irregular carrier activity immediately to the office. Telephone 25.

Brookhart as First District congressional candidate

The Washington Journal notes Col. S. W. Brookhart as a strong Republican potential for Congress in Iowa's First District. It outlines his Roosevelt alignment, long local ties, military service, and status as a rising candidate likely to gain recognition for Washington County.

Locaty S. W. Brookhart Col. Brookhart WK ‘Scing Washington Journal Leventiy Washington Washington County Brookhharts Brookhart Colonel Brookheart Colonel Brookhart Roosevelt Jefferson County van Buren County Leecoy Iowa National Guard Fieet

Watchnight Service at M.tcodfwst Church Friday Night

A watchnight service at the M.tcodfwst Church will run from nine to midnight with special music and old time hymns. Preachers Hour features W Luther Bright and Rev N Childs, Rev G W Burch, Rev W W Montgomery, Rev Smith. Ada Montgomery, C T Reynolds, C E Ward and Rev T S Pool will lead various programs and a Love Feast follows the 11 o'clock sermon.

M.tcodfwst Luther Bright N. Childs Church of God On Earth G. W. Burch W. W Montgomery Smith Epworth League Ada Montgomery C. T. Reynolds Brotherhood C. E. Ward T. S. Pool

Miss Lena Young Weds C L McFall in St. Louis

Beloit Kansas millinery head Lena Young returned home and married C L McFall of St. Louis on December 23. The ceremony in St. Louis marked a new chapter for the longtime Fair department leader after three seasons in charge.

Lena Young Beloit Kansas St. Louis C. L. McFall

Council Debates City Power Fix and New Plant Options

Last night council discussed street lights and the failing power plant. Supt. Long warned the plant is overloaded and urged converting to alternating current while considering Fairfield Gas and Electric Company proposals. The council also weighed purchasing land from Spalding and confirmed a Library Board vacancy.

Turney Water and Light Committee Wm. Lon Long Coul Long Clarke Fairfield Gas and Eletric Co Water v. Light Committee Fairfield Gas and Electric C Spalding Iowa

Trustees Meeting: Bid Proposals for Township Work Discussed

The trustees of Lockridge township will meet on January 8 to consider bids for township work. The clerk H C Freeman notes the meeting aims to obtain bids for all township projects.

Freight Train Fatality Fatal for Romanian Worker

A Romanian laborer named Gyorgy was struck and killed by an east bound freight while working on a section two miles west of Fair Avenue. An inquest found death accidental. no one blamed. Services held at Evergreen Cemetery with Catholic rites. Gyorgy had arrived in America recently and spoke no English. he leaves a wife and two daughters.

Bura Ggorgg Fair Gyorgy A.C. Anterson Gaumer J. H. Fresh S. P. Bell H. B. Coffman Fou Oclock Burlington Extra Freicht West Bound A. V. Frazer Evergreen Cemetery H. J. Hogan Amerte The Burlington

Wilson Family Reunion at J E Wilson Home

The J E Wilson home on South Fifth street hosted a lively reunion Sunday with six children visiting their parents. Attending were Orwell Wilson Des Moines Roland Wilson Burlington Mrs Frank Sawyers Bethany Mo Arthur Walt Wilson and Mrs Carl Bradshaw. Dr Sawyers was absent. Nine grandchildren also joined the gathering for dinner and talks.

J. E. Wilson South Fifth Street Orwell Wilson Des Moines Roland Wilson Burlington Frank Sawyers Bethany Arthur and Walt Wilson Carl Bradshaw Dr. Sawyers Togacher

Freight Congestion Delays Perishables and Coal Prices

Chicago reports severe freight congestion after a recent winter storm with all freight arteries into the city crowded. Officials assure there will be no loss of perishable cargo, while rumors spread of possible coal price increases as conditions persist.

Chicago Northwest

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