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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
6
U S Troops Alarm Germany Warned by German Paper
The Breslauer Volkswacht warns Germany that American troops are coming and urges equal effort. It cautions that a percentage of transports may be sunk but asserts Americans can be provisioned as the British in France once they land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Breslauer Volkswacht
Germany
France
German Free U S Man Arrives in Hague After War Detention
Lieut Henry Grayson Martin of New York arrives in The Hague with a flotilla of British officers released from German captivity. A civilian volunteer since August 5, 1914, he joined the intelligence corps and served on the staff in France before being captured near Ypres October 15, 1914. He has since endured 11 German prison camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Henry Grayson Martin
North Fifth Avenue
New York
Holland
Intelligences Corps
Tie
France
Ypres
British casualties fall to lowest weekly total in months
London reports 4 106 British casualties for the week ending Monday. Officers killed or died of wounds 88 and 1 005 men. Wounded or missing officers 119 and 2 944 men. Casualties mark the lowest weekly total in many months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Republican primary announcements for Jefferson county 1918
A series of Republican notices state candidates for county offices in Jefferson County. Walter Harris seeks Sheriff, Sanford Zeigler for Clerk of the District Court, A C Turner for County Auditor, Vern S Samuelson for County Attorney, R C Leggett for County Recorder, and M Olga Raines for County Recorder. Each entry notes nomination or primary approval on June 2 or June 3, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sanford Zeigler
A.C. Turner
Vern S. Samuelson
R. C. Leggett
M. Olga Raines
Democratic Primary Slate For Treasurer And Clerk
The notice lists R H Spence as a candidate for Clerk of Court and George M Ball as a candidate for County Treasurer, both running in the Democratic primary on June 3 1918. The statements indicate they seek Democratic voter approval at the June primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Spence
George M. Ball
Frank Banach Verdict Opens Harper Case In Iowa Court
State of Iowa versus H. C. Harper opened in the morning with complainants E. J. Vaught of Eldon testifying. Harper is charged with assault with attempt to murder and a jury was sworn at 11 45 am. A verdict for plaintiff Frank Banach was returned against Peter Witkoski administrator for 369 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
H. C. Harper
E. J. Vaught
Eldon
Harper
S. O. Fisher
Lyman Johnson
Jesse Davis
F. O. Trabert
C. T. Forbes
Morgan Walls
B. de Good
George Johnson
Matt Trabert
Omar Hoskins
True Manning
J. C. McCabe
Frank Banach
Peter Witkoski
Catherine Banach
Hospital Unit R Sailed From Marrinette Encampment
It is believed Hospital Unit R has left the Marrinette encampment and is now on the Atlantic. The crossing is likely to take about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrinette
Atlantic
Local Notices and Shifts In Fairfield
Clifford Thoma returns from a Chicago business trip. Mrs Curtiss travels to Carsonville for her mother’s illness. Thomas Staves visits Memphis Missouri. Mrs Dalin Ottumwa and Mrs Cornick Mt Pleasant visit Mrs Samuelson Fairfield. Prayer meetings set at Lepper home and J Johnson home. Scenic designer Nielson of Chicago aids Fairfield theater. Walter Duncan leaves Maxwel grocery to join Dexer washing machine as shipping clerk. Pastor will discuss the Book of Judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Duncan
R. H. Maxwell Grocery Co
Dexer Washing Machine Co
J. &. Johnson
Burlington Street
Kaiser's War Message Misleads Chiefs About Troop Losses
Atlantic Port report notes Kaiser officials misled leaders about U S troop losses in France. Dr Arthur M Davis of Piqua cites a claim that 50 000 American soldiers are in France and urges caution about German reports. Davis and Mrs Chora Steinhberger describe conditions in Germany and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Peh
Wilhelms Anericun den Hist
Arthur M. Davis
Piqua
Doctor Davis
America
Germany
Generaliay
United States
France
Chora Steinhberger
Berlin
Wanted Girl for General House Work
Help wanted notice seeking a girl for general house work for Mrs. 8S. A. Power. contact by phone at 141 24.
Parsons College Ladies Auxiliary to meet Thursday
Parson s College Ladies Auxiliary plans a Kensington at 2 30 PM Thursday at Mrs C A Herring home. Members urged to attend. Miss Carrie Stever and Miss Pearl Monson hosted Young Women's Auxiliary program and social at Miss Stever's North B Street residence. Marie Wilson entertained children Saturday for Fred Carey's seventh birthday with games music and refreshments. Batavia News reports Lena Smith and Willis Glotfelty wed at Milton/County Line area last Tuesday. Rev J C Caughlan officiated. The couple will live on Glotfelty farm east of County Line. The Burlington Hawkeye notes Harry Gabbert wed Edna Ireton at New London M E Church with small family ceremony. both families attend. Edna is Ireton, a New London High School domestic science teacher. Gabbert is son of Chas Gabbert of New London and assistant cashier at Farmers State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College Ladies
Kensington
C. A. Herring
Carrie Stever
Pearl Monson
Methodist Church
North B Street
Marie Wilson
West Kirkwood Street
Fred Carey
Batavia
M.fe
Lena Smith
Milton
Iowa
Willis Glotfelty
County Line
Caughlan
Grace Fresconi
J. C. Caughlan
New London
M. E
Harry Gabbert
Edna
Ireton
M. A. Banker
Malick
Kansas
City
Bess Ireton
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. A. Ireton
New London High School
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Chas, Gabbert
Farmers State Bank of
U S Navy Flyer Killed in European Waters
Ensign Albert D. Sturtevant, a naval aviator, was shot down in European waters and his body not recovered. The Navy Department advised. Safety Board headed. St. Paul Minnesota February 19 Governor Burnquist refused requests to remove Secretary H W Libby and Judge J F McGee from the public safety commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. Sturtevant
Washington
Albert DD. Sturtevant
Navy Department
St. Paul, Mine
Burnquist
H. W. Libby
J. F. McGee
Poubite Safety Commission
Camp Dodge Ready to Receive New Men
Des Moines reports Camp Dodge prepared to process 15,000 selective service draftees arriving from Jefferson county. Revisions speed intake with guides, assignment cards, rapid interviews, and grouped housing near registration to expedite mobilization. Batavia Bank notes L. E. Copeland becomes cashier while Powell Morley stays as book-keeper and Ray Bradshaw joins as salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Selective Service
Arnal
Batavia
L. E. Copeland
Farmers State Bank
Copeland
Powell. Morley
W. D. Koons
Ray Bradshaw
Oratorio Society Concert Tonight at Methodist Church
The Oratorio Society presents a fine program this evening at the Methodist church. The concert, to be given in Des Moines, features Fairfield’s most talented musicians. A very large attendance is anticipated despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Fairfield
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Charles Cornick
Mt Pleasant
John O. Samuelson
West Adams Street
The
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R. E. Lepper
South Second Street
G. Nielson
Neilson Scenic Co
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Kaiser
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Burlington
U. S. Navy
Flyer
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Charles Lyon
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