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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1918

Page

7

Leather counters and insoles in varying sizes

Shoes and boot parts including counters insoles and boxes offered in sizes with prices from 2.50 to 4.00 dollars. The listing notes all leather components and seeks buyers through local sellers.

Local Residents Visit City on Business and Travel

A stream of visits and travels fills the day as residents from Ottumwa Pleasant Plain Bernhart Birmingham Libertyville Des Moines Lockridge Batavia Osceola Hedrick and Salina stop in for business or family visits. Frank Massey sells 100 acres to Elmer Carlson for 21275 and plans to move to California March 1.

D. Coof Pleasant Plain Frank Massey Elmer Carlson Mr. Massey California

Sam Young Not Killed Injured in France War Tale

Word arrives that Sam Young, once with a Canadian regiment in France and reported killed months ago, is alive. He has spent several months in a hospital with an eye injury.

Sam Young France

Mt Pleasant Downs Fairfield High 33 to 8 in News Item

Mt Pleasant defeated Fairfield High 33 to 8 in a season opening basketball game at the high school gym. Greene starred for the visiting team with seven baskets while Brown fouled out for Fairfield. A curtainraiser saw Washington school beat Fairfield grade 12 to 10. Referee was Harry Frank. The crowd was large and well behaved.

Mt. Pleasant Washington Harry Frank Fairfield Greene Brown

Local Iowa items note injuries and personnel moves

Mrs. Harley Carl fractured her collarbone after a stairs fall while aiding at the Ezra Williams home east of town. Margaret Williams remained unhurt. Mrs. Geo Johnston of Stockport, treated in Ottumwa hospital, suffers from blood poisoning from a finger bone decay. Chester Dug Wilson promoted to chief electrician in the U S Navy and sent to Manati Cuba. Superintendent McGrew of Bonaparte schools enlisting in army aviation, arrangements made to enlist now. Keosauqua eliminates German from curriculum. Dr. Jay Norris to Fairfield for Demp Ebert illness. Bonaparte superintendent McCosh resigns to enlist. The Ottumwa to Keokuk train Dude discontinued. replacement accommodation coach on local freight. Mrs. Sylvia Arbaugh breaks both wrists in an icy fall.

Harley Carl Ezra Williams Margaret Williams Geo. Johnston Stockport Ottumwa Hospital Dug Wilson Chester Electrion U.S. Navy Manati Cuoa McGrew Bonaparte Schools Aviation Corps U. S. Army Hampton Bonaparte Keosauqua Jay Norris Fairfield Demp. Ebert McCosh K. D Ottumwa Keokuk Sylvia Arbaugh

Fifth Monarchy Movement and Venner Rebellion

The Fifth Monarchy movement arose in Cromwell's era as a Puritan sect interpreting Daniel's four beasts. They preached millennial rule with Christ as head and supported violent action. Venner led a plot to seize the Kingdom of Heaven, was defeated by Charles I's forces, and he and ten followers were executed for high treason January 19–21.

Oliver Cromwell England Daniel Christ Earth Willngly Cromwell Charles I Thomas Venner Kingdom of Heaven Venner

Camera Preserves Finger Prints For Field Evidence

A specialized camera captures fingerprint impressions without removing the sample from its environment. No photography skill is required as the device is pressed against doors, walls, or ceilings. When activated, four lamps illuminate the area and provide exposure for the fingerprint image. Popular Science Monthly.

The Strong and Weak Remembered by Tacitus

A Tacitus aphorism contrasts the brave who persist against fortune with the timid who despair through fear, underscoring resilience and caution in the face of adversity.

Tacitus

Red Cross Workers to Attend Food Conservation Meet

The work rooms of both the garment and gauze shops will close on Tuesday February 12 from 2 to 3 30 p m to allow attendance at a Food conservation meeting at the High school. Members are urged to attend to hear Mr Lord and Mrs Miller. Mrs Milo Robertson earns the first red ribbon badge for 128 hours of Red Cross service in Jefferson County.

Red Cross Jefferson County Milo Robertson

Final Settlement Notice in Kennedy Estate

Notice of final settlement filed in Jefferson county Iowa for the estate of Margaret Kennedy deceased. Administrator W J Kennedy will seek discharge and release of bond securities. Hearing set February 4 1918 at Fairfield District Court with heirs and interested parties invited to appear and object.

State of Iowa Jefferson County Margaret Kennedy District Court Iowa Fairfield W. J. Kennedy

Garnishment Proceedings Notice in Jefferson County

In the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa Wm L Bonnett Plaintiff v David M Bonnett Defendant J M Fry Referee Garnishee To David M Bonnett you are notified that before January 1 1918 the garnishee was summoned to appear February 23 1918 at Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa to answer interrogatories about liability as garnishee If you fail to appear judgment may be entered against you Richard C Leggett attorney Shan Campbell sheriff of Jefferson County Iowa 13

District Court Jefferson County State of Iowa Wm. L. Bonnett David M. Bonnett J. M. Fry David M. Bennett Fairfield Iowa Richard C. Leggett

Betrothal announced for Clifford Thorne and Ruth Latta

The Washington County Press notes the betrothal of Clifford Thorne and Ruth Latta, former residents here. A pink and white luncheon followed by a social evening and best wishes from twenty guests led to rumors the couple will marry soon.

Washington County Press Thorne First Presbyterian Church Clifford Thorne Ruth Latta Clyde Boice, Jr C. A. Boice Myrtle Ruth Sylvilla Boice

Yeoman Lodge Event Postponed Due to Sickness

The entertainment of the Yeoman lodge of Washington is indefinitely postponed because of illness among members. Fairfield lodge members who planned to attend are notified.

Yeoman Lodge Washington Fairfield Lodge

Money to Loan on Improved City Property

Thoma and Thoma offer money to loan on an improved city property at 809. The notice emphasizes available lending and property details for prospective borrowers.

Thoma & Thoma

Eighth Grade Exam Dates Set for February Court House

The examination will be held at the court house on Wednesday and Thursday February 20 and 21 at nine o'clock. If roads are bad and you can't come, the state superintendent has always called an examination in August giving you two trials left.

Court House

Notice to Bidders for Portland Cement

Notice to bidders. Bids will be received at the office of the auditor of Jefferson county until 1 30 p m on February 6 1915 for 1500 barrels of Portland cement. A C Turner Auditor.

Jefferson County A. C. Turner

Hay for sale and missionary quilting service offered

Hay for sale in first class timothy day with delivery to Fairfield contact 7116. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church offers quilting and comfort tacking services by request call Mrs W D Garmoe for details 956.

Timothy Fairfield Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church W. D. Garmoe

Nose Clogged From A Cold Or Catarrah Relief Ad

An old ad promises relief for stuffed noses from colds or catarrh. It advertises Fly's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic ointment to clear air passages and ease headaches and nasal discharge with quick soothing action. It claims instant relief and urges purchase from a local druggist.

Vig

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