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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1919
Page
3
A string of short notices records births, visits, and travelers. Irvin Spiers welcomed a son. several residents like John Davies N C Campbell and Frances Hutchinson noted weekend stays, business trips, or travel between Ottumwa, Chicago, Des Moines, Rochester, Centerville, and Burlington with mentions of Camp Merritt and a Southeastern Bankers meeting in Burlington.
Internal Revenue Collector Louis Murphy announces deputies will assist small income taxpayers beginning today in Ottumwa. Deputy Crawley will handle returns for incomes of 5000 dollars or less, with forms limited for larger incomes and corporations. Taxpayers urged to file now to avoid congestion and pay in installments with the March 15 deadline.
Fire department responded to a report at seven oclock this morning at the Louis Hisel home. Roofing shingles on the roof caught fire from a burning chimney but only minor damage resulted.
Special communication of Clinton Lodge No. 15 A F and A M at 7 30 Tuesday evening. Work in 3rd degree. Refreshments will be served. 789 25 Roy Williams W M.
The Gillespie Brothers have opened an Auto Salesroom on East Broadway and taken the Dodge Brothers agency. They will handle these cars with Nash models. Carlson building salesrooms near completion, and the firm prepares to begin business with high expectations for success in the territory.
Andrew Yost born October 2 1833 in Greene County Ohio died February 17 1919 at his son W B Yost home in Libertyville aged 85 years 4 months 16 days He lived in Jefferson County from age 13 with his family He married Elizabeth Robertson June 14 1885 five children survived and one died in infancy Elizabeth preceded him in death October 25 1864 He married Rebecca J Slimmer January 1 1866 and had seven children three of whom survived Ward B Yost Harlie Yost and Eva Ellen McKee The deceased was a church elder and Bible student known for a simple wholesome life and Christian faith
Wilson Real Estate Agency advertises a quick sale with a 7 percent first mortgage and a Gold Bonus. Interest is payable in July and January, and potential buyers are urged to call at once.
The Orpheum presents a special feature tomorrow night starring Mrs Charley Chaplin. Lois Weber, after over a month of prep, completes the Jewel production For Husbands Only a novel screen story that puzzles and captivates until its final scene. A comedy titled Friend Husband accompanies the drama.
Every member urged to be present at a Moose meeting tomorrow evening. Special business will be taken up during the session.
An advertisement touts Musterole as a versatile ointment for neuralgia and other pains. It claims quick relief for headaches, sore throats, bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, and more, with sizes at 80c and 60c.
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