Local Briefs Highlight Wide Range of Visits and Illnesses
Des Moines visitor George Kane and Washington visitor P A Howard travel to stay with local families. Many residents plan visits to relatives in New London Smith Center Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Illnesses include Mrs Belle Woods and George Cochran measles while others travel or attend plays and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kane
Des Moines
P. A. Howard
Washington
C. E. Keltner
Helen Bell
John Motiler
New London
H. C. Davis
Mary Alice
C. C
George H. Frasher Sells Paper in Wake of Army Enlistment
The Jefferson County Republican, founded July 1 1897 by George H. Frasher, suspends publication as senior editor retires due to age and health. John Frasher, his son, has joined the National Army, prompting the discontinuance. Atty J P Starr will manage business and papers may resume later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Republican
John Frasher
George H
National Army
Jefferson County Re_publican
George H. Frasher
Army
The
Republican
Atty
J. P. Starr
Athletics Edge Libertyville In Last Two Minutes
In a strong local matchup the Fairfield Athletic association beat Libertyville 28 to 26 at the armory Friday night. Kennedy scored the decisive basket in the final minutes to break the deadlock as a large crowd watched a closely contested game refereed by Truesdale with Zeigler timing and Gobble scoring.
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Athletics
Libertyville
Fairfield Athletic Association
Armory
Kennedy
Truesdale
Zeigler
Gobble
Unit R to go overseas from Fort McPherson
A letter from Major J. F. Clarke of Unit R at Fort McPherson Georgia to R. B. Louden asks to pay a $2 Red Cross membership. He notes training and imminent deployment across the seas in four to six weeks with eleven similar hospitals nearby, and admiration for Southeastern Iowa soldiers and guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
R. B. Louden
J. F. Clarke
Fort McPherson
Ft. McPherson
Mr. Louden
Red Cross
Iowa
Camp Gordon
Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma and Thoma
A brief notice offers loan funds secured by an improved city property. Thoma and Thoma advertise available financing to interested property owners seeking capital or mortgage options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma & Thoma
Notice to Homesteaders of Dues at Gaumer Bros Drug Store
Notice to Homesteaders. All members of the Homesteader lodge No. 675 may leave their dues at Gaumer Bros. drug store or pay them to W. E. Campbell, Secretary. Regular meeting January 1, 1918. S00 money to loan on farms see Thomas Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homesteader Lodge
Gaumer Bros
W. E. Campbell
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J. W. van Tassel
Maurine
Mrs. van Tassel
Harrison Hoagland
Keokuk
S. E. Wisecarver
George Cochran
Camp Dodge
John Cochran
Myrtle Harper
Oakland
W. E. Bryant
Clarence
Harcourt, Iowa
Elemer Beil and Baby
Woodstock
Ill
C. E. Lambert
Columbus City
Dave 4 Lambert
Batavia
Harry Lambert
Ottumwa
Jesse Pickering
Brighton
Ollie Richardson
Rock Island
H. D. Minster
Wm, Fleenor
Abingdon
City Visitor Today
Pret
Glen Whitmer
Fairfield
Fremont
Par
Theda Bara
Orpheum
Missent
M. D. Webber
the Baptist Church
Ruth Gavin
John Acheson
Ton
United Presbyterian Church
Ida Morgan
Tribune
Cara
Unit R
J. Fred Clarke
Thomas Thoma
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
Frank
Kerrick
Ww. B
Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
Chicago
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