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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1917

Page

10

Rowley Bill Spurs Capitol Ground Sale Debate

Des Moines reports a stormy week ahead as Representative Rowley moves to place a bill on a special order to sell about 36 acres of capitol grounds. Other urgent items include dry law bills, free text book measures, Sunday blue laws and road funding debates.

Des Moines Capitol Extension Rowley Capitol Assembly Whitmore Senate Macfarlane Mackarlane Pitt House Committee On Police Regulation Joatnes Peters Perry Lureh Association Davenport Senate Highway Committee Nvorbe Eosociation

Birth of an Eight Pound Girl at Despain Home

A baby girl weighing eight pounds was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Caleb Pickett at the Peter Despain home. The birth marks a joyous addition to the family and community.

Caleb Pickett Peter Despain

Bible Class Meets Tomorrow at 7:30 PM

The Brotherhood Bible Class of the Methodist church holds the February business meeting postponed from last Tuesday. Attendance is requested due to important agenda. On Washington's Birthday Unkrich's Boys Band with soprano Miss Margaret White performs at the High School Auditorium.

Brotherhood Bible Clasa The Methodist Church Washington Unkrich Margaret White Queen Esther Lydia Monson Fryer West Adams Street Fairfield High School Washington’s Birthday

Man Named Nypers Ends Life With Razor in South Depot Home

Coroner and sheriff found Frank Nypers dead in his room at the John Camack home on South Depot street. The 44 year old Dexter Manufacturing Co. worker died from a self inflicted throat wound. No relatives were located and the body was sent to Kerrick's Undertaking Parlors awaiting disposal. There were indications he had been drinking.

Frank Nypers John Camack South Depot Street L. D. James Campbell W. W. McCartney Nypers Dexter Manufacturing Co James Kerrick Siete Medical College

Don McGiffin to Return, Lead Fairfield Ledger Publisher

Washington correspondent notes Don McGiffin will exit legislative life after March 5 to join his brother William J. McGiffin as part owner and publisher of the Fairfield Ledger. They purchase from the Junkin estate, continuing a family run since 1859 with plans for growth in Iowa journalism.

Washington D. C Davenport Democrat Fairfield Iowa Congress Hawkeyes Don McGiffin Ramseyer Fairfield Ledger McGiffin W. M. Junkin Charley Ledger Albia Republican Creston Advertiser Remseyer House Becauss

Iowa Senate Approves State Banking Department Bill

Des Moines reports the Iowa state senate passed with 41 votes to 1 a bill creating a state banking department. The house had already approved the measure and sent it to the governor for action.

Des Moines Iowa State Senate House Wioes

Farm Notice of Sale by Ricksher and Allender

A notice states Joseph Ricksher after renting a northwest city farm will sell all farm property on Monday February 26. Parties with property to sell should notify Joseph Ricksher or T. B. Allender tonight or Tuesday morning.

Joseph Ricksher Br T. B. Allender

Fairfield society notes and local gatherings

A series of social items from Fairfield Iowa recounts an all day reunion of Fairfield association and Parsons College Club at the Losado Downs home with 110 attendees. Highlights include a buffet lunch and a musical program by local and visiting performers.

Joseph Losado Downs South Manhattan Fairfield Iowa E. Hastings J. A. Curray John Manatrey Carrie McElhinny G. McGaw Captain Crail M. B. Card Miss Brown Pasadena Harvey Wendt Miss Junkin Monfort Gene Harriett Josephine Welch Myrtle Mitchell Pauline Downs Los Angeles Calif Sunday Tribune

Local News Briefs From Libertyville Area

Local notes report visits and events including Mr and Mrs C W Riggs spending Saturday evening with friends in Libertyville Miss Etta Stever recovering from surgery at Jefferson County Hospital and doing as well as expected Miss Mabel Swain returning to Washington University after a home visit LeRoy Williams headed to Kansas City due to illness of Williams sister Mrs Hara Donald McGregor visiting J S Gantz home U S Cochran back to health Ralph Munro back from Holyoke Colorado Louis Faulkner traveling to Des Moines for aunt Minnie Barrows funeral Leland Lessenger accepting a position at the State Hospital Mt Pleasant.

Recital by Prof Moorhead Students Tomorrow Evening

Students of Prof James P Moorhead present a musical program in his studio at 7 30 PM tomorrow. The program includes works by Schumann Czerny Chopin Wagner Liszt Beethoven Labitzky and more with solo student performers named in attendance and a second piano by Mr Moorhead.

James P. Moorhead Schumann Katherine Fulton Grieg Czerny Beatrice Green Chopin Low Wilbur Keesey Wagner Liszt Helen Stuckey Balero Low He Mozkowski Mary Louise Kerrick Liszt Leybach Margaret Clinkenbeard Florence Gavin Mildred Stewart Elizabeth Turney Gladys Goff Mr. Moorhead

Wanted girls for cafe counter work and sewing jobs

Classified notices list positions and services including counter work at the New Chicago Cafe and sewing work offered by Mrs. A. J. Brier. Also advertises dry hard wood for sale at reduced prices with a contact phone 7603.

New Chicago A. J. Brier

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