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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
6
The notice lists subscription terms for Dean Taylor Maura BR Taylor with carrier and mail delivery options. Rates show weekly and monthly charges, including special advance terms and three month durations. The text is garbled but indicates different delivery methods and pricing for subscribers.
John Ebert son of Mrs J D Bibert is on a 30 day furlough after returning from overseas. A Marine with the Fifth Regiment he wears four gold stripes two for foreign service and wounds. He was gassed in the battle of Soissons July 19 and bears the Croix de Guerre awarded by France for bravery. All members of the Fifth and Sixth Marines received a cross for actions at Belleau Wood and nearby Bourceaus between June 2 and 13.
Notice of incorporation for Fairfield Oil Company filed in Jefferson County Iowa and with the Iowa Secretary of State. It notes capital stock of 100000 dollars with 60500 paid in, 14600 more authorized, 25000 balance distributable. nine directors. annual stockholders meeting the first Monday after the first Sunday in January. dated January 2, 1919.
Fairfield meets Ottumwa in a highly anticipated high school basketball game at the local gym Saturday night. Ottumwa brings a strong team, while Fairfield aims to continue its improved form after recent wins. The event features a curtain raiser by junior-senior girls at 7 30 and the main game at 8 15 with new bleachers enhancing the setup.
Mrs. Jasper Lathrop died last night at her West Van Buren residence after a two week illness from influenza and pneumonia. Born May 9 1862 in Louisa County she was 56 8 7. Survived by her husband and ten children including Joseph Lathrop Fairfield and Ed Lathrop Davenport. Funeral at 10 30 tomorrow from the home with Rev. L E Kuhns officiating burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
At a lodge meeting on Wednesday evening the following officers were installed W W Bevering C C John VanPatten W C W W R Baker M F Ss BE DuVall M E Harry Spence K of R Ss J E Able M A Vern Samuelson M W W W E Alston I G W W H Mobr O G
Admission to both games will be twenty five cents. The event features the manual training boys showcasing their activities and inviting spectator support.
A Catholic ladies group will hold a food sale at McLaughlin's furniture store on Saturday morning January 18 at nine o'clock. Proceeds benefit parish activities.
A shopper notes affordable footwear with a price of 5.85 dollars for brown shoes at Anderson's and provides a store contact as 612-17.
Fire department responded to a blaze at the Leggett Hotel last evening around nine. An oil stove explosion in a room near the office splashed fire and oil. Hugh Stephenson suffered burns on his hands while fighting the flames.
Mrs Clyde Smith was hospitalized at Mt Pleasant after a lengthy bout with influenza. Her husband fell ill and died during the illness. Her mother Mrs Jasper Lathrop grew gravely ill and was expected to die at any moment. The combined losses overwhelmed Mrs Smith and she suffered a mental breakdown.
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