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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1917
Page
4
Fire units were summoned to the Frank Higby residence on West Madison Street after nine Sunday night as sparks from the flue showered roof, the department laid hoses but no water was applied.
Wedding bells rang on Sunday January 14 at 1 30 pm for Burl Turner of Bloomington Illinois and Rachel Baker of Fairfield quietly married at Mrs Bakers residence with Rev B F Hubbard officiating. Only witnesses present and a two course dinner served. Many friends extend congratulations.
Public sale announced by J. W. Schafer on his 205 acre farm near Yeo Pleasant Plain and Perlee. The auction lists two dividable farms with 122 and 83 acres, farm implements grain hay and stock, including three horses eight cattle and 84 shorts, with bids requiring cash under ten dollars and bankable notes on larger sums. McNarlen Realty Co Keota and J J Kyle appointed as auctioneers and clerk respectively with lunch for attendees.
Funeral services for Mildred Fredrick twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Fredrick of Albia were held this afternoon at 2 30 at the Methodist church. Interment followed at Evergreen cemetery. She had been ill for several weeks with complications and died Saturday morning at home. Survived by her parents and two younger sisters Bonnie and Marjorie.
A neighborhood fundraiser raises over one hundred dollars for H.8 Carpenter whose home was badly damaged by fire Saturday morning. Citizens display strong neighborly spirit through the popular subscription drive.
A wartime morale poem by Mrs Bertha L Pumphrey celebrates soldiers returning home. It envisions a joyous welcome in the old town with star spangled banners band music and prayer for liberty and peace. The verses recall departure day and family scenes as the chorus pledges happiness when, marching home, the soldiers are honored.
Wanted by Wednesday noon 35 dressed rabbits listed by E. M. Bell contact phone 1192. Also wanted practical nursing services inquires at 1102 South Second Street or phone 3718 Mrs. Irene Humphreys.
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