Local visitors and social notes from Fairfield area
Batavia resident C E Neukirk visited Fairfield while Miss Myrtle Larson returned to Rock Island for school. Several locals and visitors are named, with reports on travels, illnesses, and community events including a charity basketball game and a fairfield fire truck demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Larson
Rock Island, Ill
Atty. Ramser
Eldon
Carl
Elsie Frieberg
Birmingham
L. R. Cremer
Batavia
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Classifications of Registered Men in the County
The county lists classifications for additional registered men. Those who volunteered for any military branch are placed in Class Five, not to be called for the selected National Army. Entries include names assigned to Classes One through Five, with various tag numbers. Not reported individuals and several names are shown among the registers.
James O Salts Dies After Week Long Pneumonia
James O. Salts of 906 South Depot street died at Jefferson County Hospital about 5:30 am after a weeklong illness with pneumonia. He drove a coal wagon for L. A. Powers. Survived by his wife and several children. funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Salts
South Depot Street
Jefferson County Hospital
Mr. Salts
L. A. Powers
Methodist Meetings Continue Each Night This January
Special meetings at the Methodist church resume tonight after Sunday opening and will run nightly through January except Mondays. Song service starts at 7 30 directed by Prof C W Mountain. Tonight’s address asks Are We Letting Our Light Shine. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Mountain
Parsons College to Raise Service Flag for Service Members
Parsons College will raise a service flag representing loyal sons serving Uncle Sam in the war. The flag will feature upwards of one hundred stars. The event was postponed a week to ten days due to Mrs. P. C. Hildreth’s unavailability. a new date and further details will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Sam
P. C. Hildreth
Resigning from New Chicago Mission work in College Addition
The writer states friction with the New Chicago Mission Board over year ahead plans and authority. He resigns after serving under board direction, insisting governance should rest with the College Addition Board and noting he will close his labors next Sunday. B. Fl Wnorowski signs the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chicago Mission Board
College Addition Board
B. FL Wnorowski
Local visit notes mix of relatives and travelers
Mrs. David Cox of Memphis Nebraska visited with her sons George and Ben Durfee in the area while Miss Grace Rogers returned from Huron South Dakota. Mrs. W E Paul, after weeks with her daughter Mrs James Hammon, went home to Galesburg. Mrs T Titus of Galesburg Illinois spent weekend with Mr and Mrs James Hammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Loehr
Dysart
John F. Loehr
Carlton Waters
Sioux City
T. S. Waters
J. W. Oliver and
Edward
Ray
Topeka
Kansas
J. W. Oliver
Sophia Bucher
Lawrence Atraus
Ruth Garber
Osceola
George Lowen
Ottumwa
H. E. Todd
Harry Easton
John Moore
Earlham
Iowa
H. D. Repass
Olive Russel
Libertyville
Wisconsin
William Russell
Parks
Clarinda Easton
North Plain Street
Ben Durfee
Company M
168Th Regt
Rainbow Div
New York
George
Leavenworth
Signal Corps
Armory
Fairfield Athletic Association
Gee. M. Ball
John W. Cremer
Helen V. Alfred
Batavia
David Cox
Memphis
Neb
Grace Rogers
Huron
South Dakota
W. E. Paul
James Hammon
Galesburg
T. Titus
Money to Loan on Farms Thoma and Thoma Ad
Farmers offered loan money by Thoma and Thoma. Contact 805 for details on farm financing options and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma & Thoma
Nomination Papers Circulated for Three Judges
Nomination papers are being circulated in the city for William M. Walker of Keosauqua C W Vermillion of Centerville and D M Ander of Albia for judges of the Second Judicial court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Walker
Keosauqua
C. W. Vermil_lion
Centerville
D. M. Ander
Albia
Second Judicial Court
Coal car sent to Parson's College explains sale denial
A coal car sent at the request of the government fuel administrator for Town will be delivered to Parsons College. The note from 8S. A. Power 843 states the college request and no sale to regular customers is possible to avoid government trouble. Also McCord Chapter R A M plans a two evening meeting to confer the Royal Arch degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Parsons College
McCord
Royal Arch de
Notice of Normal Training examination dates
The Normal Training examination will be held at the Court House on January 16, 17, and 18. Teachers with Normal Training certificates and members of Fairfield Normal Training classes may enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fairfield
Fairfield Theater Presents The Battle Cry of Peace
Fairfield theater runs show on Wednesday and Thursday with dates in January. An ad offers money to loan on improved city property by Thoma & Thoma at 809.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Thoma & Thoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Criefs
C. E. Neukirk
Jos. A. Downey
Clarence F. Gorman
Chester Webber
Gordon W. Hopkirk
Lewis L. Lipps
John F. Rotsinger
Richard Glazier
Lewis R. Kennedy
Hugh Elmore
Roy F. Miller
Clifford E. Hisel
Otto Overholser
Lawrence Hobbs
Thomas L. Harbin
Frank Baker
Russell C. Johnson
Chas. E. Walker
Chester A. Moran
Joseph Burk, Jr
Bernard Dobas
Frank S. Boies
Wm. M. DuBois
Hugh M. Shriner
Huel Emry
Waler R. Bruder
Charley Hines
Clarence Bates
Simon D. Snyder
Emry A. Crawford
Stanley L. Workman
Raymond H. Smith
Earl Faves
Brizfs
Knights OF Pythias
Ims Saumer Bros. Sey
Orpheum Theater
Royal Holland
Bill Ringers
Wedsday
J. Engel
Chicago
Scheffel’s
Music House
James Hughes
J. M. McKain
Pension Claim Agent
Fairfield, Iowa
South Third Street
Fale
Unkrich’s Dry Goods Store
East Side
C. E. Anderson
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