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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
6
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A rare chance to hear Dr. Charles William Wallace discuss new Shakespeare life data from British archives in Fairfield. The talk, likely next Friday or Saturday, would benefit from reader interest and supports a humane story of scholars and their work, with net income aiding Dr. Wallace.
Minnie Grover born March 12 1843 Somerset Shire England died February 15 1917 at her West Jackson street home Fairfield Iowa aged 74 She came to America with her parents about age six living in Pennsylvania before moving to Iowa She married Henry B Garrow on March 27 1867 who died December 12 1900 Survived by brother David Grover Cottage Grove Oregon sister Mrs KE Crew Sioux City Iowa adopted daughter Mrs Carl Sidoreus and others in mourning
The Jefferson County Wool Growers Association held its annual meeting in the Supervisors Room of the Court House. Officers were re-elected: President C. C. Cummings, Secretary Charles Clarke, Treasurer Ned Pequignot. A large attendance noted a prosperous year.
The Daily Journal reports its government garden seed stock is exhausted. The final package from the large mail sack was requested for Saturday afternoon.
Parsons lost to Wesleyan 2 to 1 in a debate at Barhydt Chapel on the resolution that the Federal Government should own and operate the railroads. The Parsons affirmative speakers were Warner Glotfelty John Larmore and Orion Coppock. the Parsons negative team included Lowe Berger Fred Wilson and Dwight Krumboltz. Wesleyan’s negative team featured Kemble Oliver Havinghurst with judges Webber Bailey and Felker.
The District Court adjourned after hearing the second witness Charles Hale in the case of Harry Mitchell against Mrs Addie Cavin ess. Hale, a neighbor, testified on aspects of the automobile trade relevant to the suit. The KOZY will serve as fried chicken dinner tomorrow.
The Study Center led by County Superintendent June Chidester met in the Court House with many teachers attending a fruitful session. Miss Hooper demonstrated Victrola music with a loan from The Fair Store, and Miss Fesenbeck led a Reading Circle Book discussion. A noon picnic dinner featured a miscellaneous shower for three recently married members Mrs. Harry Fulton, Mrs. Roy Castile, and Mrs. Glotfelty with kitchen gifts for their homes. The Winners' Bible Class at the Lutheran church elected officers J. E. Johnson, president. Jacob Ringelspach, vice president. Robert Fulton, secretary. Andrew Wolfe, treasurer, and urged four Sundays of Sunday school attendance. The Philathea Bible Class of the Methodist church plans a regular monthly meeting February 19 at Rev W. R. Keesey’s home. Mrs. W. W. Fordyce hosts the O. E. S. Club Tuesday afternoon on East Broadway. Invitations were issued for a Washington Party at Miss I. L. Kales’s home on South Second street with luncheon and bridge. Announced marriages include Miss Cleo Bernice Halferty to Mr. Charles W. Mader near Ollie, with home after March 1 in Ottumwa. Pythian Sisters meet Monday evening with initiation and practice. A funeral for Rev. F. C. Behner was held at the Baptist church, interment in Evergreen cemetery. The Wesleyan Bible Class will serve a Creamed Chicken Supper Saturday evening in the church basement from 5 to 7, price 25 cents.
A Washington Birthday event at the College Gymnasium invites attendance Monday evening February 19. Admission is 10 cents. The notice notes a community celebration with a local audience.
The United States Golf Association announced the national open will be decided at Brae Burn club in Boston on July 11 12 and 13. The event draws top players to compete for the national title on a historic course.
Washington February 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission officially ratified a virtual embargo against eastward shipments by representatives of thirty of the country’s largest railroads in a meeting here.
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