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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1919

Page

3

Local Briefs from Fairfield Notes Multiple City Visitors

Local items list residents and visitors in Fairfield including L. E. Whitney to Wyaconda on business, Ben Hessler and J. B. Trent in the city, various relatives visiting, influenza quarantine release for Truman Rowley, a newborn son born to Mr. and Mrs. Heston, and travelers like Miss Lorene Carmichael heading to Washington, D. C. Clarence updates mention Clyde L. Simmons returning home to Birmingham and Mrs. Lena Berguson traveling to Lincoln, with many short notes on visits and travels.

District Court Proceedings Include Juror Agreement and Guardian’s Purchase

District Court mates an agreement on Laul Trabert as juror in the case John Banock v P J. Testimony of defenders heard. Robert Messer of Rome authorized to buy a residence for guardians Fern and Theressa Klingham. Robert Howlett sentenced to Eldora school but paroled to his father on good behavior.

Laul Trabert John Banock P. J Robert Messer Rome Fern Theressa Klingham Robert Howlett Eldora Cornell

Fairfield Welcomes New Auto Sales Company

Fairfield gains a new auto sales room operated by Thomas R. Gillispie and Paul L. Gillispie. They rent the Carl son building on East Broadway, remodeling it to showcase Nash Motor vehicles including roadsters and four five and six passenger touring cars. The Gillispies bring extensive auto experience from Packard and Chicago.

Fairfield Thomas R. Gillispie Paul L. Gillispie Carlson East Broadway McLaughlin Furniture Company Gillispie Brothers Nash Nash Motor Car Packard Motor Car Co Chicago Paul Gillispie

Local Social News From Libertyville and Nearby

Libertyville residents report visits and greetings from Agency Ottumwa Centerville Roseville and Albia. Esther Thompson suffers from the flu and many guests attend gatherings including Rebekah club events and a masquerade at the I C O F Hall. A new baby arrived for the Ferrell family and a miscellaneous shower honors Mrs Fre Miller.

Esther Thompson Rebekah Club I. C. O. F. Hall Harry Barnes Hague Grimes Walter Nelson Barnes Grace Cornell Centerville Izora Bishop Prudence Zelma Ottumwa Columbus Ferrell Fre Miller Prof. Kilzer Batavia

Big Clearance Ends at The Drake Clothing Co

Saturday February 1 ends a big clearance of suits overcoats raincoats mackinaws at The Drake Clothing Co on fast Side Fairfield.

Mackinaws Drake Clothing Co Fast Side

Community Bible Class Plans Big Banquet Friday

The Community Bible Class holds its annual dinner Friday at 6 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. Delegations from Mt Pleasant and Washington will attend, with Mt Pleasant’s class taught by Prof. Vartanian noted as popular.

Community Bible Class Presbyterian Church Mt. Pleasant Washington Vartanian

City Basketball Championship Opens With Narrow Scores

The first city championship games were held in the High School Gymnasium. Washington beat Lincoln 10 to 3 and Logan defeated High School Grades 2 to 0. Next Friday at 7:15 p.m. Washington vs Lincoln and Logan vs High School Grades are scheduled. Referee was Prof. I. F. Heald.

Washington Logan Lincoln I. F. Heald Washington Lincoln

Rebekahs Plan Valentine Tureen Supper February 13

Notice lists No. 96 Rebekahs and families hosting a valentine party at their hall on the south side. No. 4 Subordinates and families invited. Attendees bring their own sandwiches and a dish to share. Supper served at 7 p.m.

Rebekahs

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