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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
2
The Daily Journal outlines subscription options with rates for one week one month and three months and mentions advance payment terms. The notice lists editors Dean Taylor and A W Taylor and the printing company Journal Printing Co.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Havner states he will enforce any laws left on the statute books when the legislature adjourns. He notes enforcement will be uniform across cities and suggests only legislative repeal could alter the Sunday closing rules. He remains neutral on broader Sunday amusement regulation. If the law remains unchanged, Sunday theaters and moving pictures will be shut.
Mrs C C Cochran is ill at her East Washington home. William and Mrs Rigby return to Davenport after visiting Ralph Rigby. Forest City Lodge 37 K of P meets tonight. Luther Leedy of Libertyville visits. The Armstrong children age 13 and 4 are critically ill with pneumonia at Jefferson County Hospital and their father died recently from the same illness. James Gordon of Bentonsport visits daughter Mrs Charles Stansell. Mrs Sidney Smith of Washington and Mrs Bert Smith of Brighton visit Mrs C W Hodgen. Mrs William Julian and son Ormund depart for Columbus Nebraska. nurse Miss Nelle Williams accompanies. Miss Celestia Howlett attends Princess Pat in Ottumwa. Miss Kate Fowler of Omaha arrives after illness and death of her mother Catherine H Whitaker.
A concert will be presented on Washington's Birthday by Unkrich's Boys Band with soprano soloist Miss Margaret White, at the High School Auditorium 234.
Unkrich's Boys Band with Miss Margaret White will perform a benefit concert at the high school auditorium tomorrow evening in support of the senior class. The program features marches, overtures, solos by Clarence Shafer, Glen Shafer and William Bell, and vocal numbers including When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and The Star Spangled Banner.
Mrs Catherine H Whitaker died at three this morning after a short pneumonia illness. She had been in failing health for years. Survived by three daughters from her first marriage to S Fowler: Mrs J C Hampson of Denver, Miss Kate Fowler of Omaha, and Miss Gertrude Fowler of this city. Funeral plans await Mrs Hampson’s arrival.
Chicago dispatch reports Frank F. Sears died after being struck by a street car in front of 618 South State Street and dragged about twenty five feet. His body was brought home to his eight miles northwest of the city for a Friday funeral at two o’clock with Rev Rowe of Packwood officiating. He will be buried in Abingdon cemetery.
The Thursday Embroidery Club meets at Miss Ethel Roths on South Main. Mrs. Rodabaugh hosts guests on West Washington. Baraca Club enjoys music and games at Alex Monson home with Mrs. Swan presiding. Mrs. Richardson entertains ladies at North Fourth Street. Christian Sunday School Men’s Class banquet includes 135 attendees and a pig dinner. J. B. Stever donates the pig. Toastmaster J. P. Starr introduces S. B. Ross, Henry Fry, J. B. Stever, William Ball. Neighborhood Club to meet at Mrs. Gilbert MacLaren’s East Madison home. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs. Axelson’s. Clinton Lodge No. 15, A Fr. & A. M., holds special communication for Master Mason degree work on Feb. 23.
A reader urges placing an advertisement for a buggy noting strong early interest with thirteen calls on the first day and the first inquiry arriving before dawn.
The funeral for Frank Nypors, described as a valued Dexter Manufacturing Co. employee, will be held tomorrow at 1 30 PM from Kerrick Undertaking Parlors. The company bought a cemetery plot in Evergreen and Dexter employees will serve as pallbearers.
Mitchell vs Caviness resumes after a recess with plaintiff testimony concluded and defendant witnesses hearing. The docket also lists probate grants for Caviness Westenhaver and Cowen, plus judgments in Kilpatrick vs Baldridge and Moline Plow Co vs Sodergren.
Miss Mary Miller of the Sophomore class was taken to the hospital after a brief illness. The mumps outbreak reaches faculty with Prof Deed going home ill. Sarah Bell led the YWCA meeting. Parsons faces Monmouth next Friday. Academy ends with Stockport in curtain-raiser.
The A. M. E. Choir will present the same program as last week again tomorrow night after a well received performance.
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