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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1917

Page

4

Des Moines Set To Debut Rowley Capitol Ground Sale

Capitol extension and liquor sale bills dominate the week in Des Moines as House and Senate prepare special orders. Rowley seeks sale of about thirty six acres of capitol ground while MacFarlane drives free text book reform and other measures.

Des Moines Capitol Extension Rowley Capitol Assembly Senate Macfarlane Prcent Pitt House Committee On Police Regulation Senate Highway Committee Committee On Township and County Affairs Atorte

Eight Pound Girl Born to Pickett Family at Despain Home

An eight pound baby girl was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Caleb Pickett at the Peter Despain residence.

Orn Caleb Pickett Peter Despain

Bible Class Meets Tomorrow Burdened by February Business

The Brotherhood Bible Class of the Methodist church meets tomorrow at 7 30 PM for its postponed February business session. Attendance is urged as important matters will be discussed. Also announced is a Washington's Birthday concert by Unkrich's Boys Band with soprano Margaret White at the High School Auditorium.

Brotherhood Bible Clisa Methodist Church Washington Unkrich Margaret White Fairfield High School Washington’s Birthday

Local Man Ends Life In Room At John Camack Home

Frank Nypors a 44 year old Finish man living as a roomer at the John Camack residence on South Depot street died by self inflicted throat wound with a razor. Coroner L D James and Sheriff Campbell reported the discovery and ruled suicide with alcohol influence noted. The body was taken to Kerrick's undertaking parlors awaiting disposal.

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 Returns to Fairfield Ledger Ownership

Washington correspondent reports Don McGiffin secretary to Congressman Ramseyer will leave legislative life after March 5 to become part owner and publisher of the Fairfield Ledger with his brother William J. McGiffin. They purchase from the Junkin estate, continuing a Ledger lineage dating to 1859 and promising steady leadership in Iowa journalism.

Washington D. C Davenport Democrat Fairfield Iowa Congress Hawkeyes Don McGiffin Ramseyer Fairfield Ledger McGiffin Mareh St McGiftin Boys C. M. Junkin Charley Ledger Albia Republican Creston Advertiser MecGiffin Remseyer House Press Gallery Bee Caues

Iowa Senate Approves State Banking Department Bill

Des Moines Iowa senate votes 41 to 1 to create a state banking department. The house previously passed the bill and it now goes to the governor for action.

Des Moines Iowa State Senate Ashe House

Notice of Farm Property Auction Near City

Having rented the recently purchased farm northwest of the city, Joseph Ricksher will sell all farm property on Monday March 26. Parties with property to sell should notify Joseph Ricksher or T. B. Allender tonight or Tuesday morning.

Joseph Ricksher T. B. Allender

Fairfield social events and town notices compiled

A Fairfield Iowa society page notes a 110 person reunion at 1829 South Manhattan Place for Fairfield and Parsons College clubs with a luncheon and musical program. Officers chosen include Miss Myrtle Mitchell president and Miss Pauline Downs secretary. Also reported is a February gathering at Charles Rodibaugh’s near Libertyville with 70 guests and a planned move to Missouri. Upcoming local events include Queen Esther Circle meeting, a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ollie Erickson, Kensington by Parsons College Ladies Auxiliary, W C T U meeting at Mrs Gantz, and a marriage of Miss Clarise Miller to Floyd Matthews in Centerville returning to Fairfield.

Joseph Losado Downs South Manhattan Fairfield Lowa) Association Lowa Parsons College Club California R. T. McClain D. R. Beck Margaret Montana Edna Peppard John Fritz Miss Brown Pasadena Harvey Wendt Miss Junkin Monfort Gene Harriett Josephine Welch Myrtle Mitchell Pauline Downs Los Angeles Calif Sunday Tribune Ollie Erickson Henry Erickson Lockridge John Briggs

Students Prepare Recital Tomorrow in Moorhead Studio

Tomorrow evening at 7 30 students of Prof. James P Moorhead perform a concert in his studio. The program features Schumann Octave Study Czerny A major Chopin Mazurka and more with multiple student performers listed alongside the instructor.

James P. Moorhead Schumann Katherine Fulton Pog Tures Ie Czerny Beatrice Green Chopin Low Wilbur Keesey Vera Parks

Local News Briefs Spread Across the Area

Mr and Mrs C W Riggs of Libertyville spent Saturday evening with friends here. Miss Etta Stever underwent an operation this morning at Jefferson County Hospital. Miss Mabel Swain returned to Washington University last night. LeRoy Williams left for Kansas City to attend the illness of Mrs Williams sister. Donald McGregor of Ottumwa visits the Gantz home. A S Cochran is able to be out after illness. Ralph Munro returns from Holyoke Colorado. Louis Faulkner leaves for Des Moines for aunt Minnde Barrow funeral. Leland Lessenger goes to Mt Pleasant to take a position at the State Hospital.

Etta Stever Jefferson County Hospital Mabel Swain Washington Louis Faulkner Des Moines Minnde Barrow

Classified Help Wanted and Sale Notices

WANTED A girl for counter work at the New Chicago Cafe 258 FOR SALE Good dry hard wood at reduced prices Phone 7603 256 WANTED Sewing to do Phone S3505 Mrs A J Brier 257

New Chicago Cafe A. J. Brier

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