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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1919
Page
6
The item lists delivery options with weekly monthly and three month terms for carrier and mail delivery. Prices are given for one week one month and three months with amounts. The notice reads like a printer’s invoice style pricing table and lacks clear dates or organization names.
Theodore F. Higley longtime Fairfield resident dies at 6 45 PM at his home 307 East Briggs after weeks of illness Born in Jamestown New York March 21 1829 he served in the Civil War with Illinois units later ran a drug store in Fairfield and held city offices He leaves a widow Mrs Jennie C Boner and children Helen Shular Robert and Theodore Higley Funeral services set for 10 AM tomorrow at his home with Rev H A Mosser and burial in Evergreen cemetery
Byron Hamilton of Rainbow division reports arrival at Camp Meredith New Jersey from overseas. He landed Feb 14 after a rough two week voyage from France, clinging to bunk sides two nights and days. He may require hospital treatment and comments on wounds and illnesses. His brothers Wayne and Harry are also in military service.
The Thursday Embroidery Club meets with Bessie and Florence Jones on Thursday afternoon. The W C T U holds a Tuesday gathering at Mrs Ea Ulin home led by Mrs Lewis Mendenhall with good attendance. A duet by the Larson sisters is praised and Mrs Mendenhall displays a relic, a Frances Willard handwriting letter dated thirty three years ago.
Des Moines reports Gov. Harding hospitalized at Carroll with a glandular infection near the ear. Doctors say no operation needed and confinement may last several days. Also notes a dance at Yeoman Hall tonight for 50 cents per couple.
The text announces Dr Myrick back in rooms at the Orpheum building with office hours 10 to 11 a.m. 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Additional hours by appointment. Prices align with city rates. Office phone 92 residence 2734 TEA.99.
The Parsons College Girl's Glee Club directed by Professor Mountain rehearses the operetta Adamless Eden for March 4 in the high school auditorium. It is their first girls’ glee effort in over five years and promises lively humor. Wm. Garmoe visited Brighton on business.
Mrs. C. C. Liming, long time resident of the city, died last evening at about 6 45 at her home 405 West Burlington Street after a ten week illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two thirty from the home with Rev. H. A. Moseer of the Presbyterian church officiating.
The District Court jury returned a verdict for Harry Gantz of $50 after a two and a half hour deliberation. Charles Adler received 30 days and Ed Adler 10 days in jail for guilty pleas to malicious mischief. The defendants admitted breaking windows and damaging a house owned by William Adler. Mr and Mrs J M Hunter returned to Winnipeg after visiting Charles Taylor in the city.
All members of George Miirong Strong Post No 19 G A R are invited to the W R C meeting tomorrow evening as advertised in the classifieds.
E C Leber former manager of a large five and ten cent store chain will open a new five ten and twenty five cent shop in the rooms of Huf stedler and Baker in Fairfield. He plans to open around April 15 and will relocate here to run the business offering modern retail methods. Watch this paper and the store windows for opening day bargains.
Vienna reports indicate a decisive socialist victory in Sunday's election in German Austria with close adherence to law and order observed from early returns.
Harrisburg February 18 J W Bixler postmaster at Eldorado committed death by own action.
A social event is planned at Yeoman Hall this evening at 7 30. The gathering invites residents and guests to mingle in a casual setting with light refreshments.
Piano tuner E. J. Eisenhart will visit Fairfield February 24 to March 5. Leave requests at Leggett House or Scheffel's music store. Call 763-18, 20, 22, 24, 26, or 28.
Home made candy sandwiches pie doughnuts and coffee will be served at the Yeo man Hall this evening at 7 30. Proceeds support local activities and community fellowship in a warm casual setting.
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