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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
6
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Private Curtis G Schillerstrom writes from a hospital unit near Atlanta about Christmas meals provided by civilians, town leave, and daily military routines. He notes civilian dinners for soldiers, a full daily schedule with drills lectures and duties, and mentions plans for a Victrola to boost morale.
Louis Kennedy visited Des Moines with friends Miss Ella Woodford and Mrs Chas Woodford of Brighton. Mr and Mrs O E Kirby and son Jack visited Ottumwa relatives. Kirby and son stayed longer. Ruth Selby rode to Osceola after Eldon visit. H D Myrick and three sons left for Square Butte Montana after weeks with Henry Pierson. Sergi John J Frasher returned to Camp Dodge after days with Geo H Frasher. Mary Snook returned to Fairfield Iowa after a week with Calvin Snook. Wendell Clotfelty back to Great Lakes Training School after fourteen day furlough. E F Tyrell and daughter Ruth left for Cedar Rapids then Oxford Junction. Charles White will move to Rock Island Arsenal. Dr and Mrs W J Schade went to Chicago for a week then Lancaster Wisconsin.
An arbitration board settles the Merrimac bridge dispute with Ottumwa Supply and Construction Co forfeiting a $600 penalty but receiving salvage from the project. Senator John F. Webber joins the board as the third member, along with Huglin and Chissman. The board’s award was accepted by the contractor and the Supervisors.
Fairfield Merchants association plans Thursday January 10 banquet with Washington businessmen as guests. A large delegation from the adjoining county is expected and programs are being arranged by Secretary Roy Emry and the special committee. Further announcements will follow.
Mrs Roy Smith is in grave condition at her home one mile south of Abingdon after taking an overdose of quieting medicine Saturday forenoon. Her mind had been affected by poor health. The family was out, she was found unconscious, and regained consciousness yesterday at noon. She had recently moved from North Dakota to Abingdon for treatment and was taken to Jefferson County Hospital.
A society column notes a Yeoman hall dance with Frank Dance orchestra tomorrow from nine to twelve. Invitations exist for masquerade guests. A W R C meeting is planned at the Court house. Multiple marriages are recorded including Taylor F Watts and Corda Margaret Simmons at a North Court home by Rev Keesey. Others wed include Ethel L Greeson and Frank Rivey, and Ethel Emry and Fred Kann. Watts stationed at Camp Dodge.
Miss Mary Cochran and Guy McCormick of Fairfield wed yesterday at two o clock in the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Keesey officiating. The couple are to reside on the groom’s farm east of the city. Mrs Cochran a clerk at Hufstedler and Baker and Mr McCormick a prosperous farmer. The White Rose Club meets Wednesday at 2 15 at Fraternal Aid hall hosted by Mrs Wilson and Mrs Workman. Anton Carlson and relatives hosted a dinner at their Iowa avenue home with Fairfield and Oxford Junction guests yesterday. Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma Thoma S909
Extreme cold kept crowds away from the armory auction to fund comfort kits for Jefferson county National Army men. The sale raised 12.05 dollars toward materials, with plans for another auction when weather improves and more townspeople can attend.
Federal agents raided the headquarters of the I. W. W. in Chicago for the second time in weeks. Officers seized inflammatory literature and documents showing large contributions to the organization.
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