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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
2
The Daily Journal reports plans for Dr. Wallace to speak at four oclock Friday in the High School Auditorium. The talk aims to reach a general audience, stressing Shakespeare’s significance beyond the literary elite and noting nominal admission to ensure broad attendance.
Clayton Scheffel a well known resident of Rome died last night at his home after an illness of over a year with a complication of diseases He was 74 years old His brother Jacob Scheffel was with him at the time of death He is the grandfather of Miss Doris Scheffel who attended Parsons College here last year.
Judge Horace Deemer remains critically ill at his Red Oak Iowa home on February 20. Doctors abandoned relocation to a Omaha hospital due to extreme weakness as family members keep vigil with little hope of recovery.
The Peacock evangelistic campaign just closed in Kingston New York and secured 1920 trail hit ters and a collection of 1673.50. Only three churches cooperated in this campaign. Mr Peacock proceeds to Jersey City New Jersey on April 22 and plans to join Billy Buday’s New York City campaign.
James H Wolf born April 15 1832 in French town Pennsylvania moved to Jefferson county Iowa in 1847. He married Mary Eshelman in 1864 and had seven children four deceased. He married Eliza Goff in 1882 and had daughter Clara Crawford. Served in 29th Iowa Infantry 1862 1865. Died February 17 1917 in Libertyville aged 84 years 10 months 2 days. Funeral at Presbyterian church Libertyville and burial in Brethren cemetery.
Piano tuning announced for Fairfield from February 26 to March inquiries directed to Leggett House or the Music Store. Re J Whisenhart listed with address 253.
A large turnout at City Hall debated locating Lyon Lumber Yard at Broadway and Third, with Charles Lyon defending the move and J A Lyon, La Harpe mayor, backing it. Council discussed ordinances restricting lumber yards near residences and within city plats, but adjourned without action.
Frank P. Sears a Brookville farmer was struck by a Chicago street car and fatally injured. He died in a Chicago hospital after skull fracture. Sears, 64, left Sunday with stock for Chicago. his brother W H Sears travels to bring the body home, funeral plans pending.
Mitchell versus Caviness case continued to tomorrow due to an ill attorney. Insufficient jurors prevent starting another trial interim. Judge Corall handles minor matters. The soundness of mind hearing for Mary Martin proceeds with Glasgow acquaintances testifying.
Fred W. McClain completed a deal yesterday to buy the J. T. Wiseecarver property at Second Street and Broadway. He said this morning he has no definite plans for the site or its future use.
College notes describe Coach Garretson at home near Salem and out of town officials Dean Wirtz Prof. Carter. Miss Ward recaps the Penn Parsons debate at Oskaloosa with two judges selected from the audience and a final Penn win two to one. Washington party at Trustee Gym features colonial costumes Gaumer's orchestra and a large student turnout plus a formal program.
Guests in the evening honored as students paired for the Grand March led by Claude Downard and Lea Buckles. Miss Louise Fichter, senior class president, directed the party and program. F. D. Kerrick visited Four Corners on business. Thomas Hannah was hospitalized at Jefferson County for appendicitis surgery.
The American liner Philadelphia, sailing from Liverpool on February 14 with passengers, reported via wireless it was 1,255 miles east of New York and is expected to dock Thursday.
Miss Mildred Stewart returns to Parsons College after weekend at Washington home. George Lee called to Keota by illness of relatives. Miss Gertrude Fowler summoned to Mt. Pleasant for mother Catharine Whitaker’s serious illness. Piano recital by Prof. Moorhead pupils at 7 30 this evening. Parsons versus Monmouth at Trustee Gym Friday 7 45. Stockport High vs Parsons Academy curtain raiser. Miss Mary Booker returns home after visit with Miss Ella Clark. John Hinkle of Merrimac guest at Joseph Booker home. Nora Miller returns from visit with friends in Mt. Pleasant.
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