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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
2
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Walter Harris announces candidacy for Sheriff at the Republican primary on June ord 1918 to seek nomination. Sanford Zeigler Jr. declares his bid for Clerk of the District Court at the Republican primary on June 3 1918 for voter approval.
A. C. Turner announces his candidacy for the office of County Auditor subject to Republican voters decision in the June Primary. The statement implies party backing and campaign focus on audited financial oversight and local government transparency.
For Recorder candidate for nomination for the office of County Recorder subject to the approval of the Republican voters at the June Primary Vern S. Samuelson.
The January Red Cross report highlights strong activity across departments led by Mrs Chas Clapp. Hospital garments and surgical dressings were produced with daily room operations and several directors overseeing weekday shifts. The Elka club and other chapters contributed, while the Rappenfield family moved to Davenport for a new home.
Until further notice the Home steaders will meet only once a month on the third Tuesday omitting the meeting on the first Tuesday N47
James L Knight, longtime Jefferson County resident, died this morning at Jefferson County Hospital after several weeks of illness. Born May 22, 1852, he was active in Blackhawk township affairs and local organizations, and supported the library and hospital. He lived with his sister Mary on their Blackhawk township farm. funeral arrangements have not been set.
Judge Seneca Cornell has set the February term assignments. Probate calendar includes Frank Banach versus Peter Witkoski and Last Will of Aaron Rhodes. Criminal calendar lists State of Iowa versus W A Fulton and State of Iowa versus Charles H Pauls. Law cases span February 7 to February 18 with multiple dockets and named parties such as Gobbie and Heer versus B R Snider et al, Damm and Co versus C B Q Ry, and others.
On the west Sunday evening at the Christian church a flag raising ceremony will be held. Several young men from the church are in military service. An organized program is planned and the Sunday school orchestra will provide music. The roll of honor will be read.
George Vnkrich and Grant of Glasgow visit the city on business. Mrs Anna King visits at her son’s home. Mr and Mrs Felix Pauls of Cedar Rapids visit friends. J A McClain and family move to North Court Street. Galen Brawner resumes studies in Amos. Vern Whitehive returns from a visit south. Wade Flinspach receives orders to report February 20 in Atlanta Georgia.
Fuel shortages force gym closure and cancel Iowa college home games including Penn and Lombard matches. Away games may proceed but Monmouth tonight is off. Chapel services move to Foster Hall corridors with seating limited.
Street railway service nearly halted as voerman and conductor strike leads to three men shot. Police raid IWW HQ arrest 20. about 60 cars run, minor violence arrests total around 60. Bruce Calleron requests governor intervention to protect property and workers amid union calls for federal action.
French troops conducted several raids around Nieuport and southwest Relays targeting Genfoon Hines. The War Office reported prisoners captured with machine gun fire. Allied forces repelled an enemy attack west of Arexhole, while a German party near Relays was dispersed.
The text discusses war pensions for 86,105 cases with dependents investigated for eligibility. It notes delays due to dependents failing to provide adequate information and mentions cases where asset returns and relatives' responsibilities are under scrutiny.
Paris reports revised figures show five killed and 207 injured in the Cerin air raid. In Paris 31 killed and 111 injured, with 14 killed and 74 injured in the suburbs. Names include 12 women and five children. Government covers funeral costs and burial plots will be allotted in perpetuity.
At an adjourned meeting the First Baptist congregation chose Rev. Roland Butler of Chicago to lead Fairfield's Baptist field. He brings pastorate and evangelistic experience and recently completed Moody Bible Institute training. Mrs. Butler is an accomplished singer.
Sanford Zeigler Jr. announces Republican bid for Clerk of the District Court in the Jefferson County primaries. A.C. Turner seeks re-election as County Auditor, and Vern Samueleon runs for Recorder on the Republican ticket. Zeigler, known as Pooteh in college, worked with his father in the Brain and poultry business and has chaired the Jefferson County Fair association.
Arlo McPeek seeks a fast loan service offering $7,000 on a first mortgage. Contact William L. Long at 3692, or Arlo at 4274. References to 900 MONEY TO LOAN appear in the notice.
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