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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1917

Page

8

Rowley Bill on Capitol Ground Sale Moves Ahead

Des Moines readers learn that Representative Rowley’s bill to sell about thirty six acres of capitol ground is set as a special order for Wednesday. The week centers on capitol extension, Whitmore dry bills, free text book debates, and road funding plans with county and township concerns voiced by the Supervisors Association.

Des Moines Capitol Extension Rowley Capitol Assembly Whitmore Senate MacFarlane Prcent Pitt

Birth Announcement for Caleb Pickett Zeil

This morning at the Peter Despain home a baby boy named Caleb Pickett Zeil weighing eight pounds was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Pickett.

Caleb Pickett Peter Despain

Bible Class Meeting Back On For February

The Brotherhood Bible Class of the Methodist church meets tomorrow Tuesday at 7 30 pm for the February business session postponed from last Tuesday. All members are urged to attend. On Washington's Birthday Unkrich's Boys Band with soprano Miss Margaret White will give a concert at the High School Auditorium.

Brotherhood Bible Class The Methodist Church Washington Unkrich Margaret White

Man Named Nypers Ends Life With Razor in South Depot Room

A 44 year old man identified as Frank Nypers died from a self inflicted wound in his room at the John Camack home on South Depot street. Coroner L D James and Sheriff Campbell investigated after roomer W W McCartney heard gasping noises. The death was ruled suicide with signs of liquor influence. no relatives found.

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

Fairfield association and Parsons Club reunion in Los Angeles

A 110 guest reunion of Fairfield Iowa and Parsons College Club members was held at Mr and Mrs Joseph Losado Downs home in South Manhattan Place. The event included a buffet lunch and a musical program with performances by Miss Brown Harvey Wendt the Monfort trio and Miss Welch.

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

Local News Briefs Include Weddings Illness and Socials

Lib ertyville residents visited here for a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ollie Erickson wife to be of Lockridge. A wedding to John Briggs of Lockridge. Miss Etta Stever underwent an operation at Jefferson County Hospital and is recovering well. Parsons College Ladies Auxiliary to hold a 10c Kensington at Ballard Hall Wednesday at 2 30. Miss Mabel Swain returned to Washington State after brief stay here. LeRoy Williams traveled to Kansas City due to illness in family. WCTU to meet at Mrs J S Gantz home. Donald McGregor of Ottumwa visiting Gantz home. Marriages of Miss Clarise Miller and Floyd Matthews occurred in Centerville. couple returning here to live. U S Cochran able to be out after illness. Ralph Munro back from Holyoke Colorado. Paul Crowther visited Mt Pleasant. Louis Faulkner left for Des Moines for aunt Minnie Barrow’s funeral. Leland Lessenger to Mt Pleasant for job at State Hospital. Benefit performance for Fairfield High School Senior Class and Unkrich’s Boys Band on Washington’s Birthday at High School Auditorium.

Don McGiffin to Join Fairfield Ledger as Co Publisher

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 the paper from the Junkin estate and plan to continue its long family tradition.

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

State banking department bill passes senate

Des Moines Iowa February 17 By a 41 to 1 vote the state senate approved a bill creating a state banking department after the house had already approved it. The measure now goes to the governor for signature and fees are provided.

Des Moines State Senate House

Sale of Farm Property by Ricksher Announcement

Notice states Jo seph Ricksher, who recently rented and bought the farm northwest of the city, will sell all farm property on Monday February 26. Parties with property to sell should notify Jo seph Ricksher or T B Allender tonight or Tuesday morning.

Joseph Ricksher T. B. Allender

Recital Tomorrow Features Student Performances

Tomorrow evening at 7 30 Prof James P Moorhead students will present a studio recital to the public. The program includes works by Schumann Grieg Czerny Chopin Wagner Liszt Beethoven Mozkowski Liszt Leybach Chopin and others with pieces like Octave Studies and a Grieg Concerto in A minor.

James P. Moorhead Schumann Katherine Fulton Cces Cee Ces Grieg Czerny Beatrice Green Chopin Low Wilbur Keesey Mary Louise Kerrick Liszt Gladys Goff Leybach Margaret Clinkenbeard Chopin Florence Gavin Mildred Stewart Mr. Moorhead Grieg

Wanted a girl for counter work at the New Chicago Cafe

Help wanted notice seeking a young woman for counter service at the New Chicago Cafe. The ad requests applicant readiness to take orders and serve customers. No further details on hours pay or contact are provided.

New Chicago

For Sale and Wanted Classified Items

For sale good dry hardwood offered at reduced prices with phone 7603. Wanted sewing to do by Mrs A J Brier with phone 3505.

A. J. Brier

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He Daily Journal Bjournal Printing CO Bean Taylor A. W. Taylor Pup House Committee On Police Regulation Representa 4 James Peters Perry Ths Senate Committee Association Davenport Senate Highway Committee Committee On Township and Censefe Coust Board of Supervisors Redest Frank Nypors Razor Charles Rodibaugh Libertyville Rodibaugh Missouri Queen Esther Lydia Monson Fryer West Adams Street C. W. Riggs Ollie Erickson Henry Erickson Lockridge John Briggs Etta Stever Jefferson County Hospital Parsons College Ballard Hall Mabel’ Swain LeRoy Williams Kansas City William Robert Hara J. S. Gantz Donald McGregor of Ottumwa Clarise Miller Floyd Matthews Centerville U. S. Cochran Ralph Munro Holyoke Colorado Paul Crowther Mt. Pleasant Louis Faulkner Minnie Barrow Leland Lessenger State Hospital Fairfield High School Washington’s Birthday Fiere Ei Don M’giffin Evening Star Vera Parks Ruth Selby Mozkowski Bessie Whittam Beethoven Nellie Peebler Mates Gaeeeess Henrietta Hastings Labitzky Rairdrops Ozro Jewett Mairo Evelyn Sharpe Swift Elizabeth Bock Song of the Winds Harris Elizabeth Raney Helen Stuckey Elizabeth Turney Tae Ta Balero Mozkowski Beason John Cort Victor Herbert Princess Pat Grand Opera House Maurice Sary Clarks O. N. T Ecru Clark’s Dexter’s J. & P. Coats Royal Society Glasgow Columbia Potter’s Potter J. W. Oliver & Son Frank D. Kerrick Iowa State Savings Bank John T. Davies Undertaker George Q. Loesch L. E
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