Efficiency Conference Set for Monday January 21
The Efficience Conference for the gist district of the State Sunday School Association will be held in this city on Monday Jan 21. The program includes an introductory service and sessions led by W D Stem and A M Locker, with discussions on purpose district officers and activities and an audience group division in the evening. Lunch is planned in the church basement.
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Gist
State Sunday School Association
Ram
W. D. Stem
Iowa State Association
County Sunday School Association
A. M. Locker
Sec
Minnesota
M. BE
Death of Felix Dickeson at 93 in city home
Felix Dickeson aged 93 years and 9 months died last evening around 7 at his niece's home 604 West Monroe Street. Born in Virginia on April 28 1824 he moved to this city last September from Bloomfield and lived with his niece. He married four times. his last wife Mnerva Murphy of Bloomfield died ten years ago. Survived by two half sisters Katie Dunn and Pollie Lowe and nine children O B Dickeson Cedar Rapids Mrs F A Ware Bloomfield Mrs Ida Ross and J W Dickeson Los Angeles J T Dickeson Liberal Mo L L Dickeson Chicago. Funeral from Chequest Baptist Church tomorrow at two. Interment in nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Dickeson
Erickson
West
Monroe Street
Mr. Dickeson
Virginia
Bloomfield
Mi_ mnerva Murphy
A. Ware
Ida Ross
J. W. Dickeson
Los Angeles
Cal
J.T. Dickeson
Liberal
L. Dickeson
Chicago
Dickeson
Chequest
Goethals Named Transportation Director In War Dept
Secretary Baker appoints Maj. George W. Stoothals acting quartermaster general to also direct war department transportation and storage. Centralizing car use and shipping aims to reduce costs and unify purchasing under one agency, with possible legislation to empower the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan. S
War Department
War Council
Baker
George W. Stoothals
War Department Transportation and Storage
British lines restored after German footing east of Bullecourt
Field Marshal Haig reported German troops gained a footing in British trenches east of Bullecourt. A counter attack regained the line and prisoners were taken. Southeast of Ypres the enemy artillery was active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
Bullecourt
Ypres
Artil Diery
Giants Captain Traded to Braves for Doyle and Burnes
New York reports the Giants captain Charlie Hierzog was traded to the Boston Braves in exchange for Larry Doyle and pitcher Jess Burnes. The deal signals a major roster shakeup amid a busy winter trade season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
New York
Chariie Hierzog
Boston Braves
Larry Doyle
Jess Burnes
Fairfield Boy Describes New York Coal Shortage and War News
A Fairfield mother receives a wartime letter from her son aboard an American vessel convoying troops to England. He notes record cold in New York, a coal scarcity with queues at yards, many businesses closed, and widespread hardship. He mentions Red Cross recruiting, drafts, and strong shipboard Christmas celebrations before sailing to join the convoy.
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New York
England
New York City
N. Y
Fairfield
Red Cross
Benny Durfee
France
Brooklyn
Libertyville Social Notes From New Years Gatherings
Mrs. G F Swanson and son Eugene visited Albia. Mrs Jessie Winn returned from Ft Riley. Dr and Mrs A C Davis of Iowa City seen with Hurst family in Albia. many relatives and friends shared New Years visits. Harris Cleared list includes Wray Rollett, Hurst relatives, and Shige Laween illness. sixteen attended Stephen Boyd New Years dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Swanson
Eugene
C. R. Swanson
Albia
Jessie Winn
Ft. Riley
Bert Rider
A. C. Davis
Iowa City
J. W. Hurst
Harry Hurst
Centerville
Hurst
Carl Riggs
Wray
Dorothy Rollett
Jessie Wray
Fairfield
H. D. Davis
Sarah Phillips
Greencastle
Shores
Roseville
Ill
Virgil
Irvin Farrell
BE. G. Workman
Blackport
Gus Garber
Alicia
Warner Home
Carl Riges
K. Davis
Will Hawkins
Roundup
Montana
Shige Laween
Rue Davis
Batavia
Fred Martin
Hedrick
Farrell
Luther Leedy
Lucile
Ottumwa
Hattie Fell
For Rent Notices from Journal Columns
The south half of a house at 403 North B street rents at 7 per month. Lon H. Israel listed. Furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 205 South Main Street, Phone 39, Mrs. Gibbons. Furnished room two blocks from the square available. inquire at the Journal office. Eight room house two blocks from the square. see J. H. Frush at 405 East Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North B Street
Lon H. Israel
South Main Street
Mrs. Gibbons
Journal Office
J. H. Frush
East Lowe
Wanted help notices from Burlington Iowa classifieds
Wanted nurse girl or woman experienced with children for baby one year old Mrs F W Brooks 1015 North Sixth street Burlington Iowa 853 WANTED a position on the farm by married man Address g care the Journal office WAN'PRED a place to do general housework Phone 2633 846 WANTED woman to do mending Phone 2621 847 WANTED Place on farm by married man above draft age Call after six o clock at 402 W Briggs street J B RAINES WANTED Man to husk corn Call 852 840 835 phone 8811 WANTED a dining room girl at the West side restaurant 818
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Brooks
North Sixth Street
Burlington
Iowa
the Journal Office
W. Briggs Street
Notice of Final Report in Eckwall Estate
Notice of final report filed by Augusta C. Eckwall as administratrix of John A. Eckwall estate in Jefferson County Iowa. Hearing set for February Term 1918 starting February 4 1918. objections must be filed by noon first day. If no objections, report approved bond discharged and administratrix exonerated. Starr Jordan Attorneys. Money to loan on improved property Thoma Thoma. 80
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Eckwall
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
Augusta C. Eckwall
For Sale Classified Inser tion Pack
Multiple brief sale notices list Ford Touring car farm land 107 acres walnut bedstead dining set and more. Listings note contact points in Bonaparte Iowa A V Frazey C E Easton Ed M Kramm and A I Smith with phone references and sale timing details including February 1 1918 and monthly payments. Some items offer rent if not sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kirkwood
Bonaparte
Iowa
A. V. Frazey
C. E. Easton
Maple Avenue
Hospital
Burlington
M. Kramm
South Second Street
A. i Smith
Lost and Found notices from a local newspaper
A collection of lost items including a black leather mitten found, a green hat missing, an auto chain misplaced between M E church and home, a ladies enamel watch near the Library, and a child’s fur neck piece between 104 North Third and 608 West Burlington. Rewards offered for returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
Court Hotel
M. E. Church
Broadway
Fourth Streets
Library
North Third
West Burlington
James Welday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Goethals
Buillecourt
Fairfield Boy
Son
E. P. Mel
Libertyville
People's
West Side
Starr & Jordan, Attorneys
Thoma & Thoma
Orpheum Orchestra
Ee Ee Corp
Frances Bushman and
Beverly Bayne
Royal Holland Bell Ringers
Frank
Kerrick
Tribune
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
Fairfield Theater
Norma Talmadge and
Earl Richman
D. A. R. Ladies
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