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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
6
The notice lists delivery options for readers at 110 South Court Street Taylor with carrier and mail subscriptions. It mentions three months prepaid but the text is incomplete and garbled.
Ottumwa and Wapello county face no district court for January as Secretary of State Allen delays election certificates. Judge Hunter’s certificate awaits contest ruling by a three-judge panel after William Walker of Keosauqua contests Hunter’s election amid soldier-vote disputes. Other counties proceed, but Ottumwa awaits the contest court decision to resume work.
Community appeal requests underwear stockings and garments of all kinds plus cash donations. Donors may leave items at the Journal office or the Fair store or notify the organizer for pickup.
Francis Headley, son of Mr and Mrs Anson Headley, died this afternoon at 604 West Hempstead Street after weeks of pneumonia. He is survived by twin sister Florence and brothers Harold Robert and Walter. The funeral plans are incomplete and the remains will be shipped to Toulone Illinois for burial.
Mrs Jenny Caldwell dies at her West Broadway home. Rev H A Mosser of the Presbyterian church will lead a nine o'clock service from the home. The body will be sent to New Jersey for interment with niece Mrs Emma Norris accompanying the remains.
McKenney of Jefferson County Food Administration received official notice that the Price Interpreting Committee, which issued weekly published reports, is now discontinued.
M H Cuddy visits relatives in Hedrick. F D Kerrick visits Libertyville on business. Ben Stortz improves at home on North B street. Frank Daggett travels to Boise Idaho for son Harold's illness. Capt Fred L Bissell of Ottumwa inspects Jefferson county local board. Mrs E D Hoopes returns from Albia visit. Olive Tracey returns to Brookville after visiting in the city. J O Boyd and wife return home from Burlington after visiting daughter D R Haynes. Ference Bishop of Packwood en route to Libertyville for weekend with relatives. Anna Culbertson returns to Iowa Falls school after weeks home visit. Schools in Iowa Falls closed due to influenza epidemic.
I M Holgate offers his residence northwest of town for sale at public auction on January 18 1919. The notice specifies a sale of the dwelling and associated property to interested bidders.
The Ministerial Association will meet at the Public Library on Monday at 10 30 in the morning. All pastors are urged to attend. Rolland Butler secretary.
Rev Rolland Butler invites readers to attend the opening Sunday School session in 1919 at 9:35 am to study Pharaoh Opposes Israel. The morning worship uses The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness, urging close connection with God to strengthen the soul for life’s battles. Evening services include B Y P V U at 6:30 and an evangelistic service with a call to bring a friend.
Pastor H A Mosser announces Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 junior C E at 4 senior C E at 6 30 evening worship at 7 30 The Morning subject is The Home Day and the Evening subject is The Great Hair Cut.
Minister D. D. Tennant calls the congregation to revive church activities after a disrupted vacation. He outlines class meeting at 9 15, Sunday School 9 45, morning worship 11, Epworth League 6, evening sermon 7 with talks on Interceeding for Gods Church and Setting the Lord Before Our Faces urging members to attend class, prayer, and services to sustain the church.
Bible School at 9 45 with preaching at 11 AM and 7 PM. Morning subject A Scriptural Message for the New Year. Evening subject Steps Unto Heaven, first in a series on Eventful Nights in Bible History. Come and worship with us.
The P B O meets Mrs F D Kerrick on Wear Burlington Street Monday January 6. The Young Woman's Missionary Society meets Mrs A K Harper January 6 at 7 30 p m. Logan school staff hosted Miss Margaret White farewell at J M Hammer home. White resigns as fifth grade teacher to study music in Chicago after Parsons College Conservatory graduation. The gathering included a gift for Miss White praised for her vocal talents and service.
On January 1 1919 the cement contracting firm Spaulding and Kearns dissolves its partnership. W C Spalding retires and C H Kearns assumes the business continuing its high standards. The note is signed by Spaulding and Kearns and indicates Kearns will run the firm at 571 6.
First English Lutheran schedules Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 11 a m and 7 p m The Sunday School nominating committee will present its report and an election of officers will follow All members urged to attend Morning subject Wise Men Evening subject The Languid Bride
The Christian Science notice states the lesson topic for tomorrow is God with related spiritual guidance and readings. It emphasizes the theme of divine authority and the nature of God as presented in the curriculum.
Bethel A M E announces Sunday program with Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m evening service at 7 45 p m and prayer meetings at 8 p m All welcome to attend.
The George Strong Post No 19 schedules a regular meeting on Monday January 6 at 7 00 p m Commander William C Ball presides.
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