Jefferson County Farm Bureau Names New County Agent
The Jefferson County Farm Bureau secures office space for H C Ferguson as county agent in the Riley Davies Oil big room on the first floor of the Orpheum building. Ferguson will visit the city Friday February 15 and then work from a ready office to begin spring duties with bureau members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
H C. Ferguson
Riley-Davies Oil Company
Orpheum
Ferguson
Red Cross Calls for Yarn to Knit For Troops
Jefferson County plans to send thirty nine more young men to training camps in two weeks and the local Red Cross chapter aims to supply sweaters and socks. Knitters with yarn should report for material promptly so the knitting department chair can determine extra yarn needs. Call to obtain yarn for sweaters or socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Red Cross
Mullinix Buys Barber Shop From Father on Broadway
Gus R. Mullinix has purchased the Mullinix and Son barbershop on Broadway from his father A. B. Mullinix. Gus has led the shop for a year since the elder Mullinix retired to a Glendale farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus R. Mullinix
Mullinix and Son
Broadway
A. B. Mullinix
Gus
Call of Nature
Glendale
Ash
Local residents travel and gatherings noted in city listings
Numerous visitors and locals named from Perlee Davenport Rome and Libertyville arrive or travel through the city on business or visiting relatives. Meetings include church prayer sessions and a supervisors’ session to discuss bridge and road work for the coming year.
Court Adjourns Till Tomorrow After Batavia Freight Wreck
A freight car wreck near Batavia blocked eastbound passenger service this forenoon and prevented jurors and others from attending court, prompting an adjournment to tomorrow morning. The plan had been to adjourn this afternoon for the John Lord lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
John Lord
Community Bible Class to Meet Thursday Evening
The Community Bible class led by Professor Vartanian will meet at the Baptist church Thursday evening instead of Friday. The study covers John 6 known as the Bread chapter, focusing on Christ’s identity and the Living Bread. Participants are guided to read the chapter, mark key verses, and answer questions about Jesus’ role and the miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vartanian
The
Baptist Church
Christ
Jerusalem
Galilee
God
Probate of Will in Jefferson County
Notice is given that the instrument claimed as the last will of Jacob D. Ebert is on file with the Jefferson County Clerk of the District Court. A proof and final hearing are set for February 28 1918 at 10 o clock a m during the February term of the court. Lola Geo W Ball Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Jacob D. Ebert
District Court
Lola
League asks to quit suspend operations in league shock
New York February 12 The International League asks the National Commission for permission to suspend operation. The league seeks an answer by April as President Burrow’s resignation is accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International League
National Commission
Burrow
Public Sale at Thomas Rider Farm February 14 1918
Elmer G. Carlson and T. B. Allender announce a public sale at the Thomas Rider farm near Parsons College on Thursday February 14 1918 starting at 10 30 a m. The catalog includes horses cattle hogs farm implements hay and grain and assorted farm gear with credit terms for invoices over 10 and cash for smaller sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rider
Parsons College
John Deere Gang
Ohio
Iowa
Money to Loan on Real Estate First Mortgage
Real estate loan offer of seven thousand dollars secured by a first mortgage. Contact William L. Long at phone 3692, extension 952 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Long
Hay For Sale Offers Timothy Day Delivery
Advertisement notes hay for sale with Timothy Day as contact. Offers delivery to Fairfield and provides phone number 7116 for orders. The text also includes stray numbers 967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elase Timothy Day
Fairfield
Notice of Garnishment Proceedings in Jefferson County
In Iowa District Court, Wm. L. Bonnett sues David M. Bonnett and garnishee J. M. Fry. David M. Bonnett is summoned to appear February 23, 1918 in Fairfield to answer interrogatories about lability as garnishee and possible judgment. Richard C. Leggett, attorney. Shan Campbell, sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Jefferson County
State of Iowa
Wm. L. Bonnett
David M. Bonnett
J. M. Fry
David M. Bennett
Fairfield
Iowa
Richard C. Leggett
Brigham Spray Injured At Louden Machinery
Brigham Spray sustained a compound fracture of the right arm and extensive bruising yesterday in the Louden Machinery blacksmith department while repairing a belt and pulley. He was taken to the hospital and is resting as expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham Spray
Louden Machinery Company
Labor meeting called for Thursday at hall
All members of organized labor are requested to meet at hall Thursday evening at o clock. Important business demands attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Hall
Policies mailed after 1917 re survey and 1917 assessment due
Notice to Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union members that policy re survey mails have been sent and 1917 assessment cards issued. Assessments must be paid by February 28. Communications about policy records go to T. C. Ross in Fairfield, Iowa, who becomes official secretary after this date. E. D. Y. Culbertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union
T. C. Ross
Fairfield
E. D. Y. Culbertson
Unkrich Appointed Agent for Sexton Company Chicago
G A Unkrich operates as agent and salesman for John Sexton and Co in Chicago Illinois handling Ti 995 items and deals in company merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Unkrich
John Sexton & Co
Chicago
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Walton Shoe
H. C. Ferguson
Bontarel
Criefs
Ine
J. J. Kyle
Perlee
Fay Fulton
Seymour
George Henry
Davenport
Emil Carlson
Rome
Bertha Miller
County Line
Rolf Slimmer
Libertyville
Effie Gantz
Washington
Elmer Smithburg
Lockridge
Joseph Hoskins
Pleasant Plain
Allen Crumbley
Everett Coffin
A. B. Shipley
Ottumwa
Beulah Grebe
Mrs
Fred Johnson
Lewis McCleary
City
George Buck
Afton
Martha Edwards
Salem
Frank Edwards
Nora Mulkins
Jacob Dietrick
New London
Joseph Bucher
C. F. Lewis
BH Elliott
East Adams Street
F. P. McGahan
Burlington
J. E. Prince
Will Roach
Doris Dorothy
Stockport
Dale Parsons
Marguerite Bromley
Christian Church
David Crail
West Broadway
Raymond Edwards
Medical Corp of
Army
John Samuelson
West Adams Street
J. A. Huglin
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Community Bible Class
Geo. W. Ball
Elmer G. Carlson
T. B. Allender
Auct
W. C. Brawner
Ladies Aid
Shan Campbell
Brigham
Meyer Shoe Store
Goeke’s
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
Gaumer Bros
Seene Shasek
Bisa Reeps
Jefferson County Abstract and
Florida
West Indies
Gulf Coast
Central
South America
Texas
Aduot
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