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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1919

Page

2

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CHURCH GOSPEL SERVICES AND SCHEDULES ACROSS PARSONS AREA

Multiple area churches announce weekly services with times and topics. Parsons College vesper begins Sunday 4 pm with president speaking 20 minutes on The Question of the Hour, plus Sabbath school at 9:30 and worship at 10:45. Other churches list morning and evening sermons and youth activities.

Parsons College

Pled Guilty To Larceny Charge In District Court

William Ohlrick Jr was arrested this morning for larceny. He pled guilty before Justice D B Wilson and was bound over to the District Court. He had been employed by Thoma Son.

William Ohlrick, Jr D. B. Wilson District Court Thoma & Son

Local Eastern Star Elects Officers

At a meeting last evening the Eastern Star Chapter elected officers for the coming year. Worthy Matron Mrs Cora Sullivan, Worthy Patron John Huglin, Associate Matron Mrs Fannie Nieman, Conductress Mrs Emma Williams, Associate Conductress Mrs Pauline Clinkinbeard, Secretary Mrs Ethel Cummings, Treasurer Miss Nellie Kirkpatrick.

Eastern Star Chapter Cora Sulli Emma Williams Pauline Clinkinbeard Ethel Cummings Nellie Kirkpatrick

Services and notices from Agassiz Room and Bethel A M E Church

Services at Agassiz Room in the Public Library Sunday at 11:00 am with Sunday School at 9:20. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7:00 pm. Lesson tomorrow on Sacrament. Rev Butler’s home ill. Rev Kuhns dies in the morning. Rev Behner to preach in the evening. Bethel A M E Church under Pastor B F Hubbard holds Sunday School 10:00 am preaching 11:00 am and 7:30 pm with Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:40 pm. All are welcome.

C.E New Era Sabbeth School W. Wade Old Mission Dr. Bean Jesus Methodist Episcopal Church God Epworth League Agassiz Butler L. EB. Kuhns Behner

Glasgow Man Harry Loving Visits City

Harry Loving of Glasgow spent the day in the city, sightseeing and meeting local residents during his reported visit.

Harry Loving Glasgow

Farm Loans and Poets See Thomas and Thorne

A brief note highlights farm loan discussions and cultural mentions including poets Thomas and Thorne. The item notes community interest in agricultural credit and literary figures within the same column.

Luden dorff Returns to Germany from Sweden

General Ludendorff is back in Germany after a recuperating trip to Sweden. The Leipzig Nichrichten notes the visit occurred with government consent and confirms his return to Berlin from abroad.

Ludendorff IS Germany Berlin Ludendorff Nichrichten Leipzig Sweden

Fairfield Highs Promising Basketball Schedule Headed for Excitement

Fairfield High officials claim one of the best teams in years. A flu quarantine limited practice, but a full schedule is set with games starting Tuesday in Burlington and continuing through February and March including Ottumwa Muscatine Mt Pleasant and Washington. The season promises pep and competitive action.

Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Burlington Muscatine Washington Fairfield High

Funeral for Dr. J. V. Bean Held Today

The funeral for Dr. J. V. Bean occurred at 10:00 this morning from his residence. Friends spoke on his public spirited civic work and hospital service. The service included hymns by a quartet and the baptism of his grandsonJohn Stephen Greenleaf by Rev James Bean.

J. V. Bean H. A. Mosser Presbyterian Church Dr. Bean J. S. Gaumer W. G. Ross J. T. Davies W. H. Guyer F. J. L. Black David Cassatt Fairfield W. Fordyce A. S. Hague M. C. Carpenter E. G. Grove W. H Conner John Stephen Greenleaf James Bean

Cable Line Case Dismissed In Government Takeover

The injunction suit by Commercial Cable and Commercial Pacific Cable against Postmaster General Burleson to stop government seizure of their cable lines was dismissed by Federal Judge Learned Hand.

Burleson New York Commercial Cable Company Commercial Pacific Cattle Company Learned Hand

Luxemburg crowd calls for grand duchess abdication

A large crowd gathered before the grand duchal palace in Luxemburg demanding the abdication of the grand duchess and the proclamation of a republic. A committee on public safety has been appointed and quiet is being maintained across Luxemburg.

Metz Grand Duchal Luxemburg

Bill to Deport German Aliens Proposed by Attorney General

Attorney General Gregory sent a draft deportation bill for Germans and other aliens interned during the war to Representative Burnett of Alabama, who promptly introduced it in the House. The measure would authorize deportations by the labor secretary. Chicago bond dealer Millard H. Cutter was arrested for a $500,000 securities fraud, charged with forgery and a confidence game, and police say he confessed to taking the money.

Washington Gregory Burnett Alabama Immigration Committee House Secretary of Labor Chicago Millard H. Cutter

Knitting Committee Seeks Yarn as Sock Stock Remains

The Red Cross knitting committee reports a head quarters cancellation of sweater quotas. Members are urged to call and take yarn from the knitting room as sock yarn remains plentiful and urgent work should be finished promptly.

Oyster Supper and Social at St. Mary’s Church

The ladies of St. Mary’s Catholic church announce an oyster supper and social in the church basement next Tuesday evening, January 14 at ? o'clock. Everyone is invited.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Over-Flowing House Hosts Soldier Minstrels at Orpheum

A near capacity Orpheum Theater in Fairfield sold out advance seats for the Soldier Minstrel show, with about 300 turned away. The performance featured end men jokes and strong musical numbers, followed by a military ball at the Armory with the jazz band providing the music.

Sammy Minstrel Company Orpheum Fairfield Bennett

200 Fall in Rioting at Vasena Iron Works

Buenos Aires reports a general strike with heavy clashes between troops and workers at the Vasena iron works. Authorities say 200 plus casualties as 6 000 troops called from provinces patrols and guards surround the government palace amid widespread disorder.

Vasena Buenos Aires Jan, Jr Campo Mayo Vasepa Iron Works

Germans Win Back Towns in East Prussia

The Evening News reports Germans recaptured several towns in East Prussia from Polish forces and prepare to attack Posen. Warsaw suffers considerable disorder with the situation described as most serious.

Posern East Prussia London Posen Warsaw

Attempt on Czech Premier Targets Czech Leader in Prague

An assassination attempt was made in Prague on Czech Slovak premier Ter Karl Kramarz. Eight pistol shots were fired but none appeared to hit him, according to reports from Switzerland dated January 10.

Karl Kramarz Tasle Switzerland Prague Ter

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

Acknowledges appreciation from Mrs. A. P. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. E. Marie for flowers and kindness after the death of their son and brother. Also notes an advertisement for Purity’s Harp Tone talking machine at a low price.

A. P. Anderson E. Marie

Air ministry builds planes for Athautte region

Jan Jouden reports the air ministry is constructing several airplanes intended for flights across the Athautte region, according to The Mall.

Jouden Jan Air Ministry Athautteig E

Potato delivery and building supplies ad repeat

A. J. Boyd offers potatoes delivered at 1.40. Contact phone 2763. Also listed are storm doors storm windows and weather strips from Cable Lumber Company with phone 120.

A. J. Boyd Cable Lumber Company

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