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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1919

Page

6

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Harding Leaves Des Moines for Rathbun Hearing

Des Moines Feb 18 Governor W L Harding and two other witnesses summoned by the Ida County grand jury left for Ida Grove area as part of the Rathbun pardon inquiry. State officials led by Attorney General Havner pursue whether others influenced Rathbun’s pardon and why Clark filed the pardon in Ida County District Court on Nov 16.

Des Moines H Harding State ‘House Ida County Ida Grove W. L. Harding Ernest Rathbun H. M. Havner J. L. Kennedy Sioux City Charles Macomber Samuel Woods State Board of Parole Ella Blaise Kennedy Rathbun George Clark Juge Kennedy Clark District Court Ida Court Grand Jury Albert Havner Young Rathbun The Overnor Battle Creek Harding O'Meara

Local church and club events highlight community life

The Gleeeners class and St. Marys ladies host social evenings with music and dancing at Yeoman hall and other venues. Hazel Hibbett and Capt. Guy N. Thomas wed at Grace M E church. The Burlingon Hawkeye notes the Gilbert Encampment anniversary and various small gatherings, picnics, and birthday celebrations around Winfield.

St. Mary’s Church Yeoman Hall Frank

Card of Thanks for Wayne and Robert Millane

We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness and empathy during the illness and death of our sons Wayne and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millane and Children.

Wayne Robert Frank Millane

Davenport Native’s Son Awarded British Military Cross

First Lieut. Edwin J. Stephenson of Davenport, son of Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Stephenson, received the British Military Cross for gallantry with the 310th Engineers in Archangel Russia. He aided operations along the Dvina near Turgtosko since last September. A 1919 era note also lists his Iowa University engineering degree and Parsons College training. He was educated at Fort Sheridan and Fort Leavenworth before being sent overseas last summer.

Burlington Prank Hibbett Winfield Thomas A. L. Thomas State University Army U. S Fort Winfield Scott San Francisco Cal Dan. W. Bailey Aviation Corps Bertha Wheeler Calif Edwin’ J. Stephenson Davenport R. B. Stephenson Libertyville 310Th Engineers Archangel Stephenson William J. Martin Phoenix Milling Company Associated Press Russia Turgotsk Dvina Iowa University Parsons College Fort Sheridan Illinois School For Engineers Fort Leavenworth Kansas England

Transports Bring Troops to Port of New York

The Rotterdam arrives from Brest with 2736 troops including a 162nd infantry detachment from the 41st division National Guard units from multiple western states. US Senator Robert L. Owen aboard. The Dante Alleshick lands 1588 troops including the Sixty first coast artillery and 88 Scorpion crew members from Constantinople. The Sixada reports 47 officers and men with 19 sick and remanded.

New York Rotterdam Brest U.S. S. Scorpion Constantinople Ys M. C. A

Purity hosts guests for evening at Hunt home

Guests at The Purity shared an enjoyable evening at the Hunt residence with games and informal socializing after the main event. The gathering concluded with a general sense of merriment and camaraderie.

Piano Tuning in Fairfield February 24 to March 5

Piano tuning services will visit Fairfield from February 24 to March 5. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's music store, or contact E. J. Eisenhart at 763-18,20,22,24,26,28.

Fairfield Leggett House Scheffel’s E. J. Eisenhart

City School Election Date Set For March 10

Fairfield voters will choose a director on Monday March 10. The current term holder Robert FP Wilson ends this year. Rural school elections are scheduled for March 8.

Fairfield Robert FP. Wilson

Frank Mann Addresses Farmers This Afternoon

Frank Mann, an Illinois farmer with practical experience, speaks to a fair sized audience of farmers and others interested in farm work at the Armory this afternoon.

Frank Mann Illinois Armory

Conscientious Objectors Told No Jail Discharges Ahead

Secretary Baker announced that no early discharges would occur for army conscientious objectors whose scruples were recognized as legitimate after examination but who refused civil employment in the interests of the government, or whose scruples were only against participation in the war with Germany.

Washington Feb. T Baker

Chautauqua Board Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow

The Chautauqua Board will meet tomorrow evening at seven o'clock at the office of John Huglin. The notice calls for attendance and outlines agenda items to be discussed.

Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge No. 386 Chautauqua Board John Huglin

Aviation Hospital No 3 unit sails for home

Earl Hendricks of this city reports that Aviation Hospital No 3 has sailed for home, signaling its return from service. The note underscores the unit’s deployment status and hometown ties.

Earl Hendricks Aviation Hospital No. 3

Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Age Defying Powers

An old style advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a secret to youth by flushing toxins and uric acid from the kidneys. It markets brandy friendly tonics and claims a Dutch remedy used for over 200 years to strengthen health and vitality, urging purchase from the reader.

Haarlem Anesiene

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