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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
2
Quotations on reading emphasize love of books over wealth. Gibbon notes early love of reading surpasses India’s treasures. Dawson warns that much gossip would fade if worthy books were read. Langford calls a true book lover the richest and happiest of men.
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature reconvening with House committees named for the thirty seventh session. Senators Caswell and Green push bills on anti tipping repeal and National Guard pay, while Frailey seeks district judge pensions and Newberry pursues dairy and food measures including license timing and bottle safety. Budget talks hint at raising dairy and state employee salaries.
Cumberland Maryland John Nash known as the white robed prophet and divine healer debated with Dunkard minister Rev B Y 8 Teter in a Flintstone grove. Nash allowed himself to be bitten by a copperhead and claimed immunity after fasting to strengthen his spirit for the debate. He appeared barefoot in white garb with his twelve year old son Jacob the Prophet beside him.
A large Armory gathering in Fairfield celebrated Company M’s return from the border with national pride and thanks. Speaker Mrs. J. S. McKenney praised their discipline and loyalty, while Captain W. C. Smith and others recounted training and hardships. A banquet at the First Methodist Church preceded the meeting with hearty remarks from locals and veterans.
Miss Mildred Clapp receives an aluminum ware shower from friends at Miss Ethel Castile's East Adams Street home last evening. Guests included Miss Ruth Young who planned from her home but was ill. Refreshments were served after a social hour.
James McLaughlin of Bayonne New Jersey believed three men would rob him as he neared a lonely spot. He hid his money in a shoe and walked home. Attacked at Avenue Co and West Eleventh street he was beaten and found in a gutter. robbers found no cash. He told police he fooled them.
Senator Tom Taggart of Indiana recently led a pointer dog into the Democratic cloakroom to amuse a page and provoke mild revolt in the austere senate. Taggart said he did not take the dog into the chamber and that the canine was valuable. a page guarded the dog during the session.
A letter from J E Foster, Inspector, North Central Association, commends Fairfield High School for its well prepared report and teachers' cards. The committee fully recommends reaccrediting. final decision to be made at the North Central Association annual meeting in St Louis late March.
Local brief notes report Mr. and Mrs. Roy Emery returning from Chicago, Miss Kate Cupp coming home from Keota, and visits by B. J. Hurley from Mt. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. John Fancher of Batavia, Miss Pearl Gardner of Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Martin of Glasgow, Mrs. Henry Pickard of Pleasant Plain, and Mrs. FE A. Howard with Mrs. C. M. Junkin returning to Chicago. Also listed are Mrs. O. C. Ferrell of Perlee, Charles Speer visiting his parents, George Israel ill at Jetterson County Hospital, KR Leggett back from Des Moines, and Charles S. Woodford with wife from Brighton along with Clyde Fredrick and family returning home to Albia after burial attendance.
The Sunday School Board of the Methodist church will meet after the Prayer meeting service. Every officer and teacher is urged to be present for the election of officers for the coming year.
Bloomington Indiana January 17. Monroe county grand jury to be reconvened February to investigate liquor violations. Judge R W Miers jailed Edward Duncan for failing to name liquor seller. Duncan later offered a confession and named Knocky Matthews, now in jail awaiting grand jury action.
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