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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
6
Evening paper at 110 South Court Street lists subscription options by carrier and mail. Rates show weekly, monthly, and quarterly prices with advance payments required.
Fairfield readers learn Billie Burke's final photoplay In Pursuit of Polly headlines the Orpheum bill. Burke retires from screen and delivers a delicate performance as Polly Marsden amid romance and danger with a German spy, secret service man, and a dramatic twist.
Mrs O R Corey left yesterday for Albia to visit relatives and friends. Lewis Adams and Miss Mary Adams of Keokuk are guests of their parents on West Madison Street. Mr and Mrs James Turner return from a several days visit to Ainsworth. Miss Clara Morrison of Washington visits her sister Mrs George Goeke. Mr O C Gaumer is hospitalized at Jefferson County Hospital with influenza.
Polish leader Ignacy Paderewski sustained only a slight wound in an assassination attempt in Warsaw. He reportedly continues work with General Józef Piłsudski on reconstructing the Polish government and plans measures against the Dolkhevists.
Wireless dispatches report rescue of 44 Castalia crew members off Nova Scotia after the ship ran into distress. One lifeboat with 17 men capsized, and two sailors were drowned in the incident.
Several soldiers were seriously injured in a blaze at a government warehouse in San Antonio Texas on January 14. Three firemen were hurt and Fire Chief Goen may lose weight as a result of the fire.
Fairfield high school opens its basketball season at the hometown gym Saturday night January 18 facing Ottumwa high school. Both teams are undefeated and the game is billed as a thriller with Fairfield coming off wins over Burlington and Mt. Pleasant.
George I. Byczek died at his Glasgow home last night about 11:30 after several days illness with pneumonia. He was born February 14, 1889 near Germanville, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Byczek. He leaves several brothers and sisters. funeral arrangements await word from relatives.
Walter J Edwards of this city reports his son John Edwards was instantly killed by enemy fire on September 12 in France and buried September 13. Grave No 50 near Panves Bois du Jury marked by cross. Graves Registration Service records on file. War Dept says all who died for flag and country will be repatriated after the war. Other items note Ad Club meeting attendees in Ottumwa and local travel visits to Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
Captain Forest R. Wright of the 4th Infantry machine gun company orders band and crew to mandatory Monday practices through January 23 1919 ahead of a U S Army officer inspection slated for January 28 1919 Major Robinson from Camp Grant Illinois will inspect both units that evening. An upcoming director for the Fairfield Band Auxiliary is expected to be chosen next Friday.
The list shows the jurors drawn for the February term of court: Co. W. Green of Fairfield, C. J. Gilly of Fairfield, Albert Whitmore of Batavia, Henry Ramsey of Fairfield, L. E. Hisel of Stockport, H. W. Erickson of Lockridge, Charles Fray of Fairfield, John A. Glotfelty of Libertyville, Frank Champa of Pleasant Plain, M. F. Taylor of Libertyville, John Mann of Brighton, W. T. Atwood of 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 to visit his sister He was born in Sweden November 11 1873 and came to America as a young man He had lived in New Jersey for many years
The B. W. Rose Co. promotes Zemo a greasy salve for eczema itching and skin troubles. Available from druggists 35c or 1.00 large size. Claims penetrate cleanse and soothe for sores burns wounds and chafing. Cleveland Ohio based.
Des Moines January 14 Secretary of State Allen is not responsible for Judge F M Hunter not receiving his election certificate. Certificates are prepared in the Executive Council office and forwarded to Allen. Allen has not received Judge Hunter's certificate and on December 17 W M Walker of Keosaqua filed his contest which will be considered before any certificate can be issued.
A short line notes alcohol for cars at Star Garage 528 priced at 1.00 per gallon. The notice also reports the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Thurman Baker. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Morrow of Richland visit Mrs Morrow's parents Mr and Mrs W K Cathey.
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