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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
6
An old subscription price list outlines term options including one month three months and advance three month rates. It lists figures such as ten forty and one twenty five to one dollar with various unit prices. The fragment reflects period pricing structure and payment terms.
Mrs Charles E Anderson hosts Westminster Guild Friday at South Main. Mrs Charles Lesher leads Neighborhood Club tomorrow at North B street. R N of A meets tomorrow at Moose hall with initiation at two. Ladies Aid Catholic church hosts tonight in church basement with Major J F Ready lecture Experiences On the Border and light refreshments. Christian church Ladies Aid reports a successful meeting yesterday in church parlors.
Tomorrow evening at 8:00 the A M E Choir performs a program at the South B Street church. The event includes gospel songs and duets followed by refreshments of Cream of Chicken and desserts. Nearby legal notes mention a directed verdict motion in Clark versus Carter occurring this afternoon. The Wesleyan Bible Class of the Methodist Church will host a Creamed Chicken Supper in the church basement Saturday from five to seven, price 25 cents.
Directors express unusual confidence in a record breaking Chautauqua with the best camp and most popular program yet. An arch to replace bridge work will ease moving pictures during Birth of A Nation. An auxiliary program committee is named with Mrs. Alice Booker Fred Spielman and C J Fulton.
Rev W R Keesey spoke on Living Life Over Again to a large attentive audience. He opened with a story of an old woman seeking to restart her life and urged readers to avoid bad paths while pursuing constructive habits. Fern Young provided a vocal solo as Epworth League collects funds for a new church, underscoring the night’s uplifting message.
George F. Lewis died this morning at 3 40 at Jefferson County Hospital after a ten day illness from Brights disease He was sixty five born near Montreal Canada He lived in this city with granddaughter Mrs Paul M Hassler since September His wife preceded him in death He is survived by his mother Mrs Momma Lewis Chico California a brother Edward Lewis a sister and granddaughter Mrs Hassler Funeral services will be held tomorrow at ten from the Hassler home conducted by Rev A R Toothacre The remains will rest in Evergreen cemetery Sympathies are extended to the family
Fairfield Presbyterians traveled to Birmingham and won 16 to 13 after a tight second half surge. Horne hit five baskets and Carl three for Fairfield while Manning and Dustin led Birmingham with strong guarding and fast play. Lineups and substitutions listed show a classical early 20th century box score style.
A student recital at Prof. J. P. Moorhead's studio featured a long program of diverse pieces. Performers included Elizabeth Hanson Ruth Zeigler Laurine Ronston Bernice Leathers Willa King Irma Grinstead Leona Nady Vera Parks Katherine Cassel Florence Maxin and others performing works by Schytte Wagner Liszt Beethoven Henselt and more.
Will D. Garmoe and Son advertise a good six room dwelling in Keokuk for exchange for a Fairfield property. Modern except heat, liberal terms, and a $2,000 real estate loan on first mortgage are offered. Also listing building lots for sale and house rentals. 217
A crank from a car was left on South Main street with a finder notice for Alex Monson to contact. A weed chain tightener from the fire truck, consisting of four springs and a chain, was found and should be returned to the Fire Department.
For Rent notice advertising the west half of the Coffin property opposite The Orpheum. Six rooms. See Harry Smith at 139.
Mixed local notices list farm lands for landology subscription, a six year old milch cow for inquiry, and multiple for sale items including hedge posts a residence lots and a new six room house. Also offers sawed wood and home furnishings with contact details.
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