Fairfield Notes and Personal News from Local Gazette
Local notices list visits and travel by residents. Clyde Dillener family to spend Sunday in Bloomfield. Oscar Herring distributes 1917 Fairfield Jefferson County directory. Various visitors to and from Fairfield including Mrs. White Beckwith, Mrs. Skean Albia, Fivey Chicago Little Theater Co. and others. Sporadic schedule of meetings and musical programs also noted.
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Clyde Dillener
Bloomfield
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Oscar H. Herring
Helen Head Fivey
Chicago Little Theater Co
Frank S. Boies
Multiple churches broadcast Sunday services across city
A collated notice lists services at Corner Briggs and Court streets with Rev. Wilbur R. Keesey and morning baptisms planned for late services. additional parishes on Washington Main and Briggs Second streets announce Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and multiple preaching times. Other churches include Presbyterian, United Presbyterian, Christian Science, and A M E with sermons, evangelistic meetings, and youth programs.
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Briggs and
Court Streets
Wilbur R. Keesey
J. H. Stuckey
Epworth League
Washington and
Main Streets
H. A. Mosser
H. A. Mitchell
Second Streets
Anton Cation
Broadway
C Streets
R. H. Polly
Broadway and
Third Streets
A.er. Toothacre
B. Y
Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist
Agassiz
Fair Clothing
United Presbyterian
North Main and
Hempstead Streets
RE. G. McKibben
Depot
Sixth Streets
L. E. Kuhns
Fisherman’s Club
William Bell
Fishermen's Club
Jesus Christ
Fisherman's Club
Bert Barrow
Anspach
First Lutheran Church
New Chicago
B. F. Wnorowski
Americans Rush Home After German Note
London reports a surge of Americans seeking passage to New York on first available boats. About 120 travelers plan to sail on the Nieuw Amsterdam, a Holland America Line liner, which was due to depart from Falmouth but has been recalled to Rotterdam and sailed two days earlier.
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London
New York
Nieuw
Hoosier Dry Bill Passes in Indiana Senate
Indiana moves toward statewide prohibition after April 2, 1918 as the senate approves the dry bill 38 to 11, sending it back to the house for consideration of senate amendments. The measure bans sale and manufacture of alcohol except medicinal grain alcohol and allows clergy to use wine sacramentally.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
State
Senate
House
Heart and Hand Ladies' Bible Class Friday 7:30
The Heart and Hand Ladies' Bible Class meets Friday evening at 7 30. Members gather for study and fellowship in a local church setting.
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Heart and Hand _ Ladies
Notice of nonliability for wife’s debts
William Nelson Bailey states he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Anna Delph Bailey from this date onward. Address: 906 West Hempstead Street.
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Anna Delph Bailey
William Nelson Bailey
W. Hempstead Street
Market Letter Reports War Shocks Drive Grain Prices
Lamson Bros. & Co. notes German submarine threats threaten US Germany relations and disrupt ocean shipping. Grain markets drop sharply though some demand remains. No. 3 whites and standards trade near May prices while car shortages and limited consignments constrain activity. War news continues to steer prices. milling wheat in short supply supports longer term values.
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Lamson Bros & Co
Chicago
United States
Germany
Iowa Holds Hundred Agricultural Fairs In 1916
The report notes that Iowa conducted exactly one hundred agricultural fairs during the year 1916, reflecting a wide spread of rural events across the state and highlighting ongoing promotional efforts for farming communities.
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Iowa
Boots in assorted leathers and heights with Louis heels
An advertisement lists new high boot styles in dull and glazed kid leather in black white or two tone. Variants include lace or button closures and heights of 8 9 and 10 inches with Louis heel design.
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Louis
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Comfort Plus
Aantireland
H. L. White of
Beckwith
Fred Neibert
Denver
Colo
Martha Skean
Albia
Bruce Gobble
M. Alfred
Bernhart
Logan
John Ward
Delta
Fred M. Gaines
J. L. Rodruck of
Chariton
Cort Carter
Robert Killion
Keokuk
C. A. McElderry and Son
Des Moines
McElderry
Pythian Sisters
Ministerial Association
Bertha Gobble
O. B. Myers
Packwood
James L. Young
Orient
C. L. Graber
Davenport
J. B. Johnson
Grant Enlow
Guernsey Breeders Association
A. W. Crane
Robert
South Main Street
Glee Club
University of Iowa
Barhydt Chapel
Frank Pearson
Champaign
John Gosick
North Street
First Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Bible School
Engush Lutheran
Christian
West Monroe Street
F. C. Behner
B. F. Hubbard
Europe
Hoosier
Drags Gaumer Bros Jewelry
Gairfield Theater
Florence Lawrence
Mina Cunard
Grace Cunard and
Francis Ford
The
Chapter
Carew
Keystone
Ford
C. E. Anderson
Ray Maxwell
Ida M. Tarbell
Orpheum Tonight
Orpheum Orchestra
William Fox
Valeska Suratt
Hell
Sally
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