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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1917

Page

7

Personal notices recap amid village move and travel

The family of George Loesch is released from quarantine while others relocate homes on South Main and West Burlington. Several residents travel to Chicago Cedar Rapids and Omaha for family or business reasons including the Cement Show in Chicago. Marriage licenses issued for Ernest Sharpe and Gertrude Graff. Ice cutters report record ice thickness and quality ahead of the next season.

Mace Clinkinbeard South Main Street Fred McClain Emery Clinkinbeard Mrs. Clinkinbeard West Burlington Street Ernest H. Sharpe Gertrude Lucile Graff Lockridge

Yeoman Lodge Names Delegates to State Conclave

The Yeoman lodge elected F. D. Kerrick Orion Coppock Frank Rizer and Mrs. Ida J. Stephenson as delegates to the State Conclave at Des Moines on April 3. Alternates are Miss Olive Coppock Lorenzo Heston Glen Davis and Mrs. F. D. Kerrick. The group urged support for Mrs. I. J. Stephenson for district representative to the National Conclave in Detroit June 14 and for George N. Frink as State Manager of the Yeoman for Iowa.

Yeoman Lodge Des Moines F. D. Kerrick Orion Coppock Frank Rizer Ida J. Stephenson Olive Coppock Lorenzo Heston Glen Davis I. J. Stephenson Detroit Mich George N. Frink Iowa Mevices E

Parsons College Music Notes and Recital Highlights

The Parsons College quartet favored Chapel with two delightful selections to enthusiastic applause. The Elzevir Literary Society hosts a tea for new members this afternoon. Mrs. Phillips, lyric soprano and sister of Prof. Reed, will give a Barhydt Chapel recital Monday evening under Parsons YWCA auspices.

Parsons College Chapel Elzevir Literary Society Phillips Prof. Reed Barhydt Chapel Parsons Y. W. C. A

Fairfield Boy Scouts Thank Donors After Church Event

The Fairfield Boy Scouts express gratitude to the gentlemen who gave donations and spoke at the church gathering last evening. The group acknowledges the kindness and appreciation from all attendees.

The Boy Scouts of Fairfield

Gas Leak Report Urges Townwide Alerts

Residents urged to report any escaping gas spotted in streets as a large leak remains unlocated. Local volunteers request vigilance and prompt gas company notification for safety.

Probate of Will in Jefferson County Iowa

Notice that an instrument claimed as the last will of William E. Cowan is on file in Jefferson County District Court. A final hearing to prove the will is set for February 20, 1917 at 9:00 a.m. in the February term of the court. George M. Ball, Clerk, dated February 2, 1917. Read the Daily Journal.

State of Iowa Jefferson County William E. Cowan District Court Geo. M. Ball Fairfield H. M. Schooley Libertyville Lowa

Clinkinbeard Leaves County Home for Hannah-Holgate Sales Post

E. J. Clinkinbeard, after three years at the County Home, resigns to join Hannah-Holgate Motor Co. in the city as a salesman starting March 1. The firm commends his choice and he is a well known figure in the county, expected to bolster the local sales force.

E. J. Clinkinbeard Hannah- Holgate Motor Co Clinkinbeard Hannah-Holgate Co Clinkinbeards Seles

Iowa Soldiers May Be Mobilized Quickly

Des Moines Capital reports the First Iowa Infantry including Fairfield Company M is awaiting mobilization orders. The unit, recently demobilized, could be called to duty within 24 hours from home armories. Locations include Dubuque Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Fairfield among others.

Iowa Des Moines Fairfield First Iowa Infantry Germany National Guard Bartley Tipton First Iowa Johnson Utley Ready Dubuque Waterloo Cedar Rapids Charles City Cedar Falls Manchester Burlington Keokuk Washington Fort Des Moines

Help Wanted Classifieds Include Stoves Rooms and Jobs

Short local column lists requests for a coal stove, a modern room, cotton rags, rental or purchase of a five or six room house, a housekeeper, furnished rooms, a stenographer, and a married man to work on a farm. Contacts include J P Starr, Joel Turney & Co, Fairfield Iowa, and addresses in Batavia and nearby areas.

J. P. Starr Joel Turney & Co Fairfield Iowa

For Rent Notices From 120 S. Main Street and Coffin Property

Furnished room in a modern house located a block south of the southwest corner of square at 120 S. Main street. Phone 25638. Also listing for rent the west half of the Coffin property opposite The Orpheum with six rooms. See Harry Smith at 139.

Square S. Main Street Orpheum Harry Smith

For Sale Notices Highlight Local Goods and Real Estate

Local brief lists several sale items including good fresh country lard and wood cut in stove lengths with phone contacts 53804 and 7608. It also advertises a house and three lots with fruit, barn, and quick sale through Ernest Bailey at 188 210. Additional notes mention first class residences and choice building lots offered by Wm I Long at 163 with attractive terms.

Ernest Bailey

For Sale Listings and Property Notes from Local Ads

Multiple short classified items appear, including a seven room Condit home with a 115 by 1.5 foot lot seven blocks north of the northeast square corner, guidance to Wisconsin farm land magazine Landology with a free three month subscription, sale of a golden oak library table and matching cabinetry, white enameled iron beds for children, and 640 acre Montana homesteads under a new law with maps and information offered by U.S. Commissioner Outlook Montana.

Condit Wm. L. Long Wisconsin Farm Lands Landology Landology Skidmore Land Co Skidmore Building Marinette Wisconsin R. F. Wilson E. Briggs Street Dc. J. Fulton Montana U.S Outlook Montana

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