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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
2
The record shows rate options for Laura R. Taylor editor manager and a listing for One Week delivery at 12.50 three months in advance. Other entries show paid mail delivery and varying three month rates with a 1.50 and 1.25 amounts.
Fairfield movie fans learn Billie Burke's farewell photoplay In Pursuit of Polly headlines the Orpheum. Burke retires from film with a delicate performance as Polly Marsden who must choose between two suitors and encounters a German spy in a suspenseful journey ending with a surprising twist.
Mrs. O. R. Corey left for Albia to visit relatives. Lewis and Miss Mary Adams of Keokuk are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Adams on West Madison. Mr. and Mrs. James Turner return from Ainsworth. Miss Clara Morrison of Washington visits Mrs. George Goeke. Mr. O. C. Gaumer is ill with influenza and hospitalized at Jefferson County Hospital.
Telegram from Warsaw reports Ignacy Paderewski the Dollis leader was only slightly wounded in an assassination attempt. He is said to continue work with Gen. Jozef Pilsudski on Poland’s government reconstruction and plans measures against the Bolshevists.
Wireless dispatches from vessels near the Castalla report 44 crew saved while 17 men in a lifeboat were lost when it capsized, with two drowning. The ship had been in distress off the Nova Scotia coast since Sunday.
A government warehouse blaze in San Antonio Texas injures several soldiers and three firemen. Fire Chief Tioetz is among the injured as authorities battle the flames. Escapes reported as officials investigate the cause and assess damages.
Fairfield high school starts basketball season at the gym Saturday January 18 meeting Ottumwa high school. Both teams are undefeated and viewed as top contenders. Fairfield has recent wins over Burlington and Mt. Pleasant and Ottumwa is also on a winning run. Schedule lists Mt. Pleasant, Burlington, Muscatine and Washington games at Fairfield through February.
George I Byczek died last night about 11 30 at his home east of Glasgow after several days illness with pneumonia. Born February 14 1889 near Germanville he was the son of Mr and Mrs Valentine Byczek of this city and is survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements await word from relatives.
Walter J. Edwards receives a chaplain letter confirming John Edwards was instantly killed by enemy fire on September 12 in France. Burial at grave No. 50 near Panvres Bois du Jury with cross marking his name. War Department notes all fallen will be brought home after the war.
Delzit Green C M Graham Geo Geeke Lloyd Talley Carl Stanford William Alen Clifford Thoma Rich ard Warner Ray Oliver Wm Pedrick Charles Lyon C Anderson David Cassatt and Thomas McClain attended the Ad Club meeting in Ottumwa last evening. Mr and Mrs Calvin Hoskins left for a few days visiting Des Moines. Mel Ota Mae McPeek is a guest of friends and relatives in Cedar Rapids.
Capt Forest R Wright of the 4th Infantry announces an Army inspection for the machine gun company and the 4th infantry band on the evening of January 28 1919 Major Robinson of Camp Grant Illinois will conduct the review The band must practice every Monday at 8 PM until January 23 with no exemptions except illness verified by a physician Forest R Wright notes a band director may be chosen at the Fairfield Band Auxiliary meeting next Friday evening
The grand jurors drawn for the February term include C. W. Green Fairfield Co J Gilly Fairfield Albert Whitmore Batavia Henry Ramsey Fairfield L E Hisel Stockport H W Erickson Lockridge Charles Fray Fairfield John A Glotfelty Libertyville Frank Champa Pleasant Plain M F Taylor Libertyville John Mann Brighton W T Atwood Fairfield
The remains of Martin Herslow who died Saturday night at his sister Mrs. Frank Jacobs home were shipped to Summit New Jersey this afternoon. He suffered from tuberculosis and had come to Salina for a visit when his condition worsened and he passed away. Born in Sweden November 11, 1876, he came to America as a young man and had lived in New Jersey for many years.
From druggists 35c or 1.00 for large size get a bottle of Zemo. Applied as directed it removes eczema and stops itching, also helps sores burns wounds and chafing. It penetrates cleanses and soothes and is promoted as clean dependable and inexpensive. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio endorses it.
Secretary of State Allen bears no responsibility for Judge F M Hunter not receiving his election certificate. Certificates are issued by the Executive Council office and forwarded to Allen. Walker of Keosauqua filed a contest December 17, and no certificate can be issued until decision.
A note lists alcohol for cars at Star Garage priced at $1.00 per gallon. Also mentions a newborn girl born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Thurman Baker. Additionally Mr and Mrs Lloyd Morrow of Richland are visiting Mrs Morrow's parents, Mr and Mrs W K Cathey.
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