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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
6
The Daily Journal reports plans for Dr. Wallace to lecture at four o clock Friday in the High School Auditorium. Attendees are urged to understand the lecture’s broad appeal beyond literary circles, with nominal admission to ensure wide access.
Clayton Scheffel a well known resident of Rome died last night at his home after a year long illness with complications. He was 74 and his brother Jacob Scheffel was with him at the time of death. He was grandfather of Doris Scheffel who attended Parsons College here last year.
Red Oak Iowa February 20 Judge Horace Deemer remains near death with his condition unchanged and death expected hourly. Plans to move him to a Omaha hospital were dropped due to weakness as his anxious family keeps vigil at the bedside with little hope of recovery.
The Peacock evangelistic campaign closed in Kingston New York raising 1920 trail hitters and a collection of 1678.50 The effort had only three cooperating churches Mr Peacock proceeds to Jersey City New Jersey on April 22 to join with the Billy Buday effort in New York City.
James H. Wolf born in French town Pennsylvania April 15 1838 moved to Jefferson County Iowa 1847 married thrice Mary Eshelman 1854 Eliza Goff 1882 died February 17 1917 at 84 he left seven children four predeceased survived by William Emma and Ella Funeral at Presbyterian church Libertyville buried Brethren cemetery
J Wisenhart announces piano tuning in Fairfield from February 26 to March 7. Leave orders at Leggett House or the Music Store.
A large crowd attended the City Hall meeting on locating Lyon Lumber Yard on Hiséllots. Citizens opposed at Broadway Third street corner while Lyon and Lyon’s mayor brother spoke. Council discussed ordinances. no action was taken as McKenney’s proposal remained private.
The Hawkeye Rebekah Club gathers tomorrow in the North Side Odd Fellows Hall. Fancy Work Circle meets at Mrs L E Whitney's home on South Court Street. R N A convenes Thursday at 2 pm in the Moose hall. White Rose Club hosts at Mrs Wm Teeter's on West Grimes Street. Mrs Frank Ramey hosts a surprise birthday gathering with games and refreshments for over fifty guests on South Sixth Street. Phila thea Bible class meets at Mrs W R Keesey's home on West Briggs Street. Sodality of St Marys Catholic church plans a 2 to 5 pm meeting at Mrs A H Neller's West Washington Street. Men Sunday School class will entertain their wives at a church banquet this evening.
Word arrived that Frank P. Sears a Brookville farmer was struck by a Chicago street car and fatally injured. He died in a Chicago hospital the following morning after leaving for the city with a stock load. Sears, about 64, is survived by his wife and eight children. his brother W H Sears travels to retrieve the body.
The Mitchell vs Caviness case is continued until tomorrow due to illness of a lawyer. No new trial can begin as jurors are unavailable. Judge Corall handles minor matters, while Mary Martin’s sound mind is examined with Glasgow addressing the elderly witness.
Fred W. McClain completed a purchase of the J. T. Wisecarver property at Second street and Broadway yesterday. He said this morning he has no definite plans for the property or its future use.
College notes recount Penn-Parsons Debate at Oskaloosa where two judges from the audience decided the outcome two to one for Penn. Also details the annual Washington party at Trustee Gymnasium with colonial costumes, Gaumer's orchestra, and a large student turnout.
Guests of honor formed the Grand March led by Mrs Claude Downard and Miss Lea Buckles as students found partners for the final feature of the evening. Miss Louise Fichter, senior class president, received credit for organizing the party and program. F. D. Kerrick visited Four Corners on business. Thomas Hannah was taken to Jefferson County Hospital for an appendicitis operation.
The American liner Philadelphia reports position 1,235 miles east of New York after leaving Liverpool February 14 with passengers. It is expected to dock Thursday.
Miss Mildred Stewart returns to Parsons College after weekend at Washington home. George Lee called to Keota due to ill relatives. Miss Gertrude Fowler travels to Mt Pleasant for illness of mother Mrs Catherine Whitaker. Piano recital by Prof J P Moorhead pupils this evening at 7 30. Parsons and Monmouth college meet in Trustee Gym Friday at 7 45 with Stockton High School and Parsons Academy as curtain raiser. Mary Booker returns home after visit with Ella Clark. John Hinkle of Merrimac visits Joseph Booker home. Nora Miller returns from visit with friends in Mt Pleasant.
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