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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1917

Page

7

Local residents noted in brief personals items

Community members share health updates moves travel and visits. Mrs W B Castell underwent surgery at Jefferson County Hospital. Mrs R O Sherrick of Libertyville visited. Dr and Mrs Donald McElderry of Ottumwa called after death of their nephew John Richard McElderry. Funeral for the child set at West Harrison. Presbyterian installation planned with Rev Bock officiating.

W. B. Castell Jefferson County Hospital Donald McElderry Ottumwa John Richard McElderry C. A. McElderry West Harrison Street Rev. Mosser Evergreen Cemetery Bock Berger Mosser Fairfield Koenig Campbell Libertyvile Birmingham Enterprise

Neighborhood and Club Social Roundup Pt I

Mrs. Fred Stuart hosted the New Siesta Club at her North Fourth street home with a pleasant social afternoon of fancy work and a tempting menu. Mrs. W. A. Boley entertained the Neighborhood Club at her East Hempstead street home with a similar gathering and refreshments.

Fred Stuart New Siesta Club North Fourth Street W. A. Boley East Hempstead Street

George W Ball Receives Key Committee Assignments

Senator George W Ball has been appointed to Ways and Means Suppression of Intemperance Roads and Highways Chairman Motor Vehicles and Transportation Manufactures Public Health Public Library Public Land Horticulture. He suffered a grip and plans to depart for Des Moines Monday.

Ball Des Moines

Music composer Schertzinger shapes Civilization score

Victor L. Schertzinger, pioneer of custom scoring for films, crafted forty two themes for Civilization. He wrote words and two solos for incidental choruses and studied the film twenty times before assembling the final score. He also comments on future audience expectations for tailored musical accompaniment.

Victor L. Schertzinger Thomas H. Ince Mr. Ince Mr. Schertzinger California

Brundage Seeks Extra Funds For State Attorney Office

Springfield Ill Jan 11 Attorney General Brundage asks for a special appropriation from the next legislature to cover a funds deficiency. Only 6000 of 100000 for department attorneys remains and 600 of 60000 for expenses is left. Inheritance tax attorneys have been laid off and many cases cannot be prosecuted due to lack of funds.

Springfield Ill Brundage

Dixon attorney to challenge rail liquor ban law

In Dixon Illinois on January 11 counselor John Todd who was indicted by the Lee County grand jury will attack the validity of the law prohibiting drinking liquor on trains or railroad premises.

Dixon, Ill John Todd Lee County

F H S Boys and Girls to Play Muscatine January 13

The High School boys and girls basketball teams open the new year with a doubleheader against Muscatine High School on the home floor. The first game starts at 7 45 pm and a large crowd is expected. Mr and Mrs J W Shaffer of Pleasant Plain are visiting today.

Muscatine High School Muscatine Mrs. J. W. Shaffer Pleasant Plain

For Sale Several farms in various acreages with improvements

Advertises multiple farms from 60 to 230 acres with different tillable portions and improvements. Prices range from 70 to 135 per acre with easy balance terms. Also offers to trade for smaller farms or town property. Includes contact 94 A M Kauffman Fairfield Ind. Lost handbag between Fair Store and Unkrichs dry goods store found by L Stewart with phone 4388.

Will D. Garmoe & Son West Burlington Street J. Morris Marshall, Mo Eastwood North Court Street Conditt A. J. Smith North B Street Fairfield Iowa Fair Store Unkrich L. Stewart

Tickets on sale for Civilization at the Orpheum

Tickets go on sale today at Jericho and Easton's for the Civilization show at the Orpheum on Tuesday January 16. All seats are reserved for both matinee and evening performances.

Jericho & Easton The Orpheum Jericho & Easton’s

Captain Reuben Lancaster Dies at Virginia Illinois

CAPT. REUBEN LANCASTER, a Civil War officer noted as the youngest commissioned Union veteran, died at his Virginia home at age 74. He led Company B of Kentucky cavalry, served as deputy sheriff, postmaster under Harrison, and was quartermaster of the Soldiers' Home at Quincy for 15 years. Tickets on sale today at Jericho and Easton's for Civilization.

Virginia Ill Reuben Lancaster Kentucky Cavalry Harrison Quincy

Normal training exams set for January dates at court house

The notice lists exams for normal training to be held at the court house January 17 18 and 19 for those who have taken normal training in a high school. Regular teachers examination occurs January 24 26 and 26 with eligibility for those who have taught six months or had twelve weeks normal training. June Chidester County Superintendent.

June Chidester

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