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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
2
A historical notice lists subscription terms for 110 South Court Street. Rates show weekly, monthly, and three month terms for carrier delivery and mail delivery, with prices appearing in an old format.
More garments pour in as volunteers thank donors for winter aid. A woman donated half-heeled boys shoes and improved warm overcoats arrive for hard service, aiding local relief work and the journal’s relief committee.
Washington January 6 police hauled the National Woman's party watch of freedom to jail with four party members after a fire burned President Wilsons speech. Mary Dubrow from New Jersey Julia Emory from Maryland Phoebe Munmecke from Michigan and Ant Arneil from Delaware were jailed after lighting a torch from hot coals. They refused bail and were held in the house of detention.
Violence grips Berlin as waiters strike and attack suburbs. Robberies include a face valued at $7500 and a prominent hotel watchman murdered with $25000 taken. Opinions on the Mipartacus group in relation to a coup before the national constitutional assembly vary, with the group now quiet.
A dispatch reports Bolshevists have full possession of Riga city amid a state of panic in the area. In Washington, Republican women plan to set policy on reconstruction education and political issues at a January meeting in Chicago with a joint session with the Republican national committee on January 10.
The partnership of W. C. Spaulding and F. M. Raible trading as FP M Raible in Frafield Iowa is dissolved by mutual agreement. All debts owed to the firm F M Raible will be paid to F M Raible and all debts of the firm are assumed by him. Fairfield Iowa January 4 1919. 67 W C Spalding M Raible
Arthur Anderson died in Davenport from injuries after being struck by a train near the Arsenal Saturday. He was born October 22, 1885 in Fairfield and lived in Davenport most of his life. Survived by wife Maude McConnell, son Gerald, mother Mrs A P Anderson and sister Mrs E Marie. funeral plans pending pending inquest.
A petition signed by prominent Englishmen asks Premier Lloyd George to release conscientious objectors. It cites 1,500 objectors in prison with 700 having served two years or more, noting two years is the maximum for ordinary criminals.
Paris reports Marshal Foch has granted permission for Germans in the occupied Rhine provinces to participate in German elections. He also allows freedom of the press and freedom of necessity as far as compatible with the maintenance of order.
Copenhagen Jan 4 Admiral Reinhardt von Scheer chief of the German admiralty has resigned according to Berlin reports. The resignation is described as voluntary.
A cold snap set a new low as 23 below F was registered in Clinton Tennessee. The previous records were surpassed as the thermometer fell to 26 degrees at the same site, signaling an unusually severe cold spell for the area.
The Queen Esther Circle meets Miss Louise Stevenson 513 South Second Street Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Fairfield Lodge No 386 officers elected include Mable Bell Noble Grand Orpha Turner Vice Grand and others with installation January 14. Hawkeye Rebekah Club meets Mrs Benson West Briggs Street Wednesday 2 00 to 5 00 with gifts for a grab bag swap. WCTU meets Mrs Louis Easton North Main Street Tuesday 3 PM for business. Rowena Circle to sew for Red Cross with Mr Howard Minster 800 South Depot Street Thursday afternoon. South Side Bridge Club entertained by Mrs Alice B Booker and Mrs C M Junkin at Leggett House with bridge and dinner.
Word arrives that John L. Ebert has reached New York. Miss Iva Scheffel pupils plan a 7:30 recital at Prof. J. P. Moorhead studio. Fairfield Aerie of Eagles to install new officers this evening. Floyd Cummings and Carl Edmunds visit from Ottumwa and Packwood. Ruth Strausse to Brighton to nurse a patient. C. B. Bennett of Packwood in town on business. His relatives report Ralph Salts in Newport News hospital. Des Moines Register photo shows Iowa doctors in France including Major J. F. Clarke and Captains J. F. Herrick Ben Walker Roy McGuire.
The Orpheum presents an extra ordinary picture titled The Surrender of the German Fleet showing the German fleet with British escort and the U boat flotilla plus scenes with King George the Admirals and the Prince of Wales. One day only tomorrow.
London June 6 The Armenian committee in London reports assurances from the Allies that Armenian self determination and a republican government under protection will be admitted at the peace conference. Boundaries are likely to extend to a Caspian port and coastal Mediterranean territory due to Armenia’s overseas trade potential.
London reports former German chancellor Count George F von Hertling is dead. In St Louis, Chief William Young was found guilty of dereliction of duty over vice and gambling, and demoted to police captain.
Fire destroyed the fertilizer building at the Swift & Co meat packing plant in Kearney Meadows. The damage is estimated at $200,000.
Regular meeting of George Strong Post No 19 convenes Monday evening January 6 at 7:00 PM. Commander William C Ball presides.
On January 1 1919 the firm Spaulding and Kearns dissolved their partnership W C Spalding retires and C H Kearns takes over the business at 571-? The firm promises continuation of the high standard and thanks patrons for past support.
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