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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1918

Page

3

Numerous City Visitors and Local Notices Reported

A long list of residents and visitors in the city includes Louis Achenbach, Court Carter, Ina Crone, Della Young, Ivan Ipsan, Edith Talley, Hugh Gaumer, Don L. Teal, Charles Schieber, E. M. Blough, J B. Trent, June Chidester, Elmer Swartzwel ter, George Lake, W. R. Campbell, Paul Dysart, Murdock family, Anna and Bellena Harris, Mrs. Percy Smith, John C. Dunkin, John M. Lyon, Douglas Gilbert, and Lloyd Refsel. Also noted are a birth announcement for Dorothy Louise Refsel and a pneumonia update on Sergi Leland Lessenger. Purity announces fresh cream and 2 A.D. Stout’s legal issue for obtaining money under false pretenses.

George Lake Packwood W. R. Campbell Libertyville Paul Dysart Paul, Jr Keokuk H. M. Dysart North Court Street Murdock Ottumwa Charles Thayer Anna Bellena Harris Pleasant Plain Percy Smith Kirkwood Wm. Wallace John C. Dunkin Chicago John M. Lyon la Harpe Parsons Colege Dorothy Louise Lloyd Refsel Worthington Mann Refsel Mable Hodgel Sergi Leland Lessenger Deming New Mex A.D. Stout Ft. Madison Lee County

Dysart entertained guests and upcoming circle meetings listed

Mrs H M Dysart hosted a six oclock dinner for her grandson Paul Dysart Jr at the Dysart home on North Court street. The Fancy Work Circle meets Wednesday at Miss Fannie Cummings home on West Washington street with all members invited. The Health club meets tomorrow at 2 30 with Mrs H C Roundtree on West Washington street, all members urged to attend.

H. M. Dysart Dysart North Court Street Paul Dysart Jr Fannie Cummings West Washington Street Health Club H. C. Roundtree

American baritone Alfred Bergen to perform at Parsons College

American baritone Alfred Bergen, born in the United States and trained here, will give a recital at Parsons College on March 4. He plans a concert program of English, Irish, Scottish, German, Italian and French songs, highlighting his wide repertoire and refined interpretive skill.

America Alfred Bergen Parsons College Bergen U.S. A Atlantic Henschel Agrimonti D'Arnelle Marschalchi Victor Morelle Pol Plancon Edouard de Reszke Mr. Bergen

Notice to Parents Cautions About Stealing Rides

City mayor warns parents to caution children after several complaints of riding in auto trucks wagons or similar vehicles. He notes multiple near injuries and credits luck for saving some youngsters. Also an advertisement offers money to loan on improved city property Thoma and Thoma.

R. H. Munro Thoma & Thoma Home Outfitters J.c.bradshaw Furniture Co

Parsons in State Oratorical Contest

Parsons College will be represented by Dwight Krumboltz of the Sophomore class in the State Oratorical Contest held at Morningside College in Sioux City on Friday March 1. Krumboltz earned the eastern division top four ranking at Trustee Gym three weeks ago and will depart tomorrow evening for Sioux City to present America's Opportunity with an assured forceful delivery.

Parsons College Dwight Krumboltz Krumboltz Trustee Gymnasium Morningside College Sioux City Parsons Upper Iowa Cornell Simpson Lenox Ellsworth Morningside Krumholtz

Mrs. Wallace Dies in Sterling Colorado At 30

Telegram reports the death of Mrs William Wallace in Sterling Colorado after a long illness. She had spent time at Oakdale Sanatorium and in Albuquerque before joining her husband and two young daughters Ruth and Lois in Sterling. Remains travel to her aunt Mrs Hannah Snyder's home on West Briggs Street tomorrow. funeral plans pending relatives.

Wm. Wallace Hannah Snyder West Briggs Street

College Associations Hold Morning Meetings and Reports

Tomorrow morning the Christian Association meets as usual. The Y W C A presents a short play at Ballard Hall instead of the regular meeting. At the Y M C A meeting President Montgomery and Brainard Covert report on the Drake University convention in Des Moines.

Christian Association Ballard Hall Montgomery Brainard Covert Drake University Des Moines Parsons

Civil Service Exams Rescheduled for March Dates

The March 9 examination venue moves to Ottumwa, while the clerk stenography and typewriting test remains scheduled here for March 15 as previously announced.

Ottumwa

Sergt Billy Moore to Speak at High School Friday

Don’t miss Sergt Billy Moore at the High School Auditorium this Friday evening March 1st as part of the community lecture series.

Sergt Billy Moore

Hem-stitching and pivoting buttons offered in Fairfield

Local shop at 410 North Main Fairfield promotes hem-stitching services and pivoting buttons. Contact via phone 1370 for details and pricing.

North Main Fairfield

Piano Tuning Visit to Fairfield In Late February

Pianist E. J. Eisenhart will tune pianos in Fairfield from February 25 to March 6. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store.

Fairfield Leggett House Scheffel’s E. J. Eisenhart

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Jo “Rye “Irelandk Louis Achenbach Lockridge Court Carter Ann Ina Crone Washington Della Young Burlington Ivan Ipsan Knoxville Edith Talley Roy Talley Hugh Gaumer Don L. Teal Ames Charles Schieber Lockinge E. M. Blough J B. Trent County Engineers June Chidester Elmer Swartzwelter Richland Douglas Gilbert San Francisco Baltimore Chas. Lyons William Wallace Sterling, Colo College News Y. M Winter C.F. Anderson S W. H. Pence Battery Department Men Meyer Shoe Store Gaumer Bros Keltner Fairfield Battery CO J. A. Carr Mgr Willard
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