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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
6
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Walter Harris announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Jefferson County at the primary on June 3. He appeals to Republican voters to support his bid for the office.
For Clerk of Court. I wish to announce myself as a candidate for the office of Clerk of the District Court, subject to the approval of the voters at the Republican primary, June 3rd, 1918. SANFORD ZEIGLER, Jr.
A. C. Turner states he will seek the Republican nomination for County Auditor in the upcoming June Primary, pending voters' decision.
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.
January Red Cross activities show strong progress across departments with 220 visitors and 600 garments from hospital garment work in Masonic rooms led by Mrs. Chas Clapp. The Gauze Shop in Elks club rooms reports 925 visitors and 9,454 dressings in 25 days, totaling 16,187 dressings shipped from Packwood and Libertyville chapters. Knitting department in Elks club room shipped 244 knitted items for January, with yarn shortages limiting output. daily director-led sessions run 2 to 5 pm.
W. H. Sappenfield and family moved to Davenport to establish their new home. The relocation marks a fresh start for the family in a new community setting.
A notice from the Home Steaders states meetings will be held only once a month on the third Tuesday until further notice, dropping the first Tuesday gathering. The revised schedule takes effect immediately.
James L Knight, longtime Blackhawk township resident and former township clerk, died this morning at Jefferson County Hospital after a weeks illness. Born May 22, 1852, he was a son of George and Martha Knight and lived with his sister Mary on the family farm. He supported local libraries hospitals and literary societies and was known for public spirit. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Judge Seneca Cornell laid out the February term docket. Probate includes Last Will of Aazor Rhodes and Banach vs Witkoski. Criminals list State of Iowa v Fulton and v Pauls. Law cases span Feb 7 to Feb 18 with multiple civil actions and defendants listed.
The Christian church will raise the service flag Sunday morning. Several church young men are in military service. A program is planned with the Sunday School orchestra providing special music and the relabeled honor list to be read.
George Unkrich travels to Des Moines on a business trip. James Grant of Glasgow and Wm. Eaton of Ottumwa visit the city on business and friends respectively. Mrs. Anna King visits her son in Mt. Pleasant. Felix and J K Pauls of Cedar Rapids visit relatives here. J K McClain family moves to North Court Street. Galen Brawner returns to Ames for school. Vern White returns from Mt. Pleasant. Wade Flingpach in Omaha joins the Aviation corps and receives orders to report February 20 in Atlanta Georgia.
Fuel shortage forces cancellation of home games at Trustee Gymnasium delaying Penn's Feb 2 match and Lombard's Feb 8 tilt with Parsons. Some games may move to away venues later. gym reopening hoped for early March Southeastern Iowa High School tournament. Chapel services shift to Foster Hall corridors led by Dean Miss Stanwood.
Strikes by motormen and conductors paralyze street railway service in St Louis. Three men shot amid riot activity as police raid Industrial Workers of the World HQ and arrest 20. About 60 cars operate, with roughly one tenth of normal movement.
French troops conducted multiple raids along the Nieuport region and northwest of Reims, capturing prisoners and one machine gun. A German attempt to approach the Premedltines was dispersed, with few prisoners taken and limited artillery activity reported near Geugentooort and Luens.
The War Risk Insurance Bureau reports 865,105 cases of allotments granted to dependents of service members and veterans. About 450,000 soldiers returned allowance forms. investigations proceed where dependents withholds information. Delays arise as guardians supply adequate claim details and some cases involve disputed financial responsibility for dependents.
Paris reports forty five dead and two hundred seven wounded from a German air raid on Wednesday night. Thirty one killed and sixteen injured within Paris, and fourteen dead with seventy six injured in the surrounding suburbs. Victims include seventeen women and five children. Funerals likely Sunday with government funding. Paris will provide burial plots in perpetuity at no cost to families.
The First Baptist congregation in Fairfield adjourned to call Rev Roland Butler of Chicago as pastor. Butler and his wife bring evangelistic and mission work experience, strong singing, and Moody Bible Institute training. They depart for Chicago to arrange shipments and begin work immediately, with strong recommendations from Murray and Weldon churches.
Sanford Zeigler Jr. known as Pootch enters the Republican campaign for Clerk of the District Court. A. C. Turner seeks re election as County Auditor and Vern S. Samuelson runs for Recorder on the GOP ticket. Zeigler, a Parsons graduate, has poultry business ties with his father and serves as secretary of Jefferson County Fair association.
Ario McPeek announces quick service availability with contact number 4274 900 for inquiries and assistance. The message emphasizes prompt response and accessible dialing.
Real estate first mortgage loan of $7,000 available. Contact William L. Long via phone 3692, 952.
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