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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1919

Page

3

Local residents and visitors noted in city listings

A stream of short notices lists residents and visitors including O S Fisher from Lockridge, Mrs Izora Bishop from Libertyville, Clair Wisecarver back from Chicago, Mrs Leonard Carlson, and many others visiting or passing through. Birth announced for Ralph Parrish and wife’s ten pound baby boy. Several influenza hospitalizations and medical moves tied to Jefferson County Hospital and Camp Merritt.

Ralph Parrish

Local Nuptials and Club Gatherings Reported

The marriage of Lydia Mae Monson to Lawrence Johnson was solemnized at the Methodist Circuit parsonage with Rev. P. S. Apfel officiating. The couple, from near Glendale, receive well wishes from Fairfield friends. Also recorded are social events: Mrs. Charles D. Leggett hosts a South Side Bridge club luncheon. the Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society meets at the Manse. Miss Dora Snyder hosts Campfire Girls for a waffle supper.

Lawrence Johnson Lydia Mae Monson Glendale Methodist Circuit P. S. Apfel Fairfield W. O. Monson Parsonsville Charles D. Leggett South Side Bridge Club South Main Street Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church West Adams Street Dora Snyder Highland Avenue

Union Prayer Service to Include City Churches

Beginning tomorrow evening and extending to Easter union prayer services will be held Thursday evenings in city churches in alphabetical denominational order. Led by pastors under the Ministerial association, the first meeting at the Baptist church will be led by Rev Anspach. The aim is divine direction for city awakening, deeper religious experience, and greater zeal amid war tension and flu quarantine. All who wish to unite in prayer for victory are invited.

Ministerial’ Association Anspach Baptist Church

For Sale Notices From East Lowe Street

Young Jersey heifer calf and a short horn bull calf with heavy bone, about 400 lbs. Gas range nearly new and a second hand washing machine with wringer. Dry black wood for sale. White enameled dresser a child’s play pen and walker. A five passenger car offered for sale or trade in first class condition. Phone numbers provided.

East Lowe St

For Rent and Wanted Ads Mixed In Classified Section

A blot of rental notices and job notices lists multiple for rent four furnished rooms five room cottages and six room houses with phone numbers and locations. It also shows wanted ads for furnished rooms light housekeeping a dishwasher and a cook plus a government railway mail clerk eligibility note and a battery storage service blurb with personnel details. The jumble mentions Hannah Auto Company and a West Side Restaurant.

Ktory J. L. Leonard Civil Service Kenois Building Washington G. M. Doughty Willard Hannah Auto Company Call Hannah Auto Company West Side

Hotel Witwer Fire Toll Compiled as Search Continues

In Kalamazoo Michigan the Hotel Witwer annex fire results show 14 men unaccounted for after a search of the ruins begins. Two bodies are positively identified, and a thorough sweep of the debris is under way as investigators probe the blaze.

Kalamazoo, Mich Kalamazoo Mich Jon. K Witwer

George R. Sheldon Dies From Canine Accident Injuries

George R. Sheldon financier and former Republican national committee treasurer died in Carbondale Michigan from injuries after a canine accident. He had long resided in New York and his death was reported to his office in the city.

Republican National Committee Illinois New York Cgeorge R. Sheldon Lepublican National Committee Carbondale

Farm For Sale Near Fairfield Iowa With Equipment

Farm listing for 67 percent acre tract near Fairfield Iowa with Rome tile good land fair improvements and 6 000 population mentions. Includes 2 horses harness wagon 4 cows 3 heifers 4 steers 150 bu corn 6 geese 20 hogs a 1916 Ford and possession by March 1 or sooner priced at 10 000 easy terms listing Russell Smith Fairfield Iowa 588-16.

Rome Tile Fairfield Ford Russell Smith Iowa

Money to Loan on Farms and on City Property

Thoma & Thoma advertise loans on farms and city property. Also promote alcohol for cars and STAR GARAGE offering fuel at 1.00 per gallon.

Thoma & Thoma Star Garage

Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs W H Pence

We express gratitude to friends for kindness and beautiful flowers during our time of sorrow.

Also Mentioned on This Page

TR Fineland JOCAL O. S. Fisher Lockridge Izora Bishop Libertyville Clair Wisecarver Chicago Leonard Carlson Friands D. C. Brockman Ottumwa Georgia Trent Batavia Wm. Dyer A. Pequignot Kenneth Reiste Dean Tavrlor Jefferson County Hospital H. B. Gentry Lela McCleary R. R. McCormick Kansas City Ohio Mary Chidester Ed Detrich Mt. Pleasant J. P. Taylor Glasgow Jefferson County House of Representatives Des Moines E. G. Spencer Ben Durfee Camp Merritt N. J Anna Mae Gentry Edgar Gentry, Jr R. H. Gentry Quincy Glenwood Davis Perry Davis Pocatello Idaho Idaho Power Co Army Union Prayer Service People’s Childs Adams St R. N. Slimmer Burlington Jacob Scheffel Fis Matinee Orpheum Cremona Pipe Organ Edith Story The Demon Charles Ray Claws OF the Ghorne & Son George R.sheldin IS Deal Eldridge Battery North Court St Mr. and Mra, W. H. Pence A. V. Frazey Royal Anne Iss Swift J.D. Scothorn Cash Grocery and Meat Market N. 4Th Street Formu Brassieres W. B B. Beassieres W. Bkb W. B. Reduso Wringarten Bros., Inc
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