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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1918

Page

6

Taylor A W Subscription Terms by Carrier

Subscriptions by carrier for A W Taylor are set at 81.00 per period.

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Draft All-Adult Twenty-One Eligible for Conscription Proposal

Washington January 17 Congress shifts to wartime reforms. The War Department backs a draft change to include all men aged twenty one on registration day June 5. The plan aims to boost the fighting strength by up to six hundred thousand and address quota fairness among states.

Washington Congress Senate Military Affairs Committee War Department Department of Munitions Senate

Demand that Walter Sporrman shot as German spy

Washington reports circulating among army and navy circles urge Walter Sporrman, a German spy linked to Count von Bernstorff and Captain Boy-Ed, to be faced with execution. They describe him as a chief Kaiser agent in the United States and condemn the espionage network. Officials worry clemency may prevent a firing squad.

Washington Walter Sporrman Count von Bernstorff Boy-Ed Sporrans Kaiser United States Sporvinsa

NO COAL PLANTS CLOSE IN CHICAGO CRISIS

Coal famine grips Chicago forcing blast furnaces at South Chicago to shut down and packing plants Armour and Bwilt halt operations. Workers cleared rails to admit coal and move beef while Knots Steel bows to fuel administrator orders as furnaces idle awaiting coal and market revival.

Chicago Armour Bwilt Knots Steel Company South Chicago Morwal

Canal Rioting Strikes Atlanta Over Coal Tickets

Rioting broke out in Atlanta on January 16 when several hundred people fought for coal tickets at City Hall. Reserves were called out and order was restored after the clash.

Atlanta

Airman Max Mueller Dies in Munich Fall

Amsterdam January 16 reports Vice Sergeant Max Mueller a top German ace killed in a fall caused by an engine defect. The Munich dispatch to the Local Anzeiger of Berlin notes his high combat success.

Huw Amsterdam Max Mueller Munich Lokal Anzeiger Berlin Mueller

Marital Licenses Granted in South English Couple

Marriage licenses issued yesterday to George W. Schreiner 45 and Katie L. Knox 41, both of South English, marking a formal union.

George W. Schreiner Katie L. Knox

Parsons College Service Flag Raised at Barhydt Chapel

This morning at Barhydt chapel Parsons college raised its service flag bearing 77 stars for graduates and former students serving in the national armed forces. President Montgomery and Rev. Keesey spoke, and Mrs. Philo B. Hildreth gifted the flag accepted by Huyett Gaines.

Barhydt Chapel Parsons College Montgomery Keesey Philo B. Hildreth Huyett Gaines

Overholser Funeral Held at Two O’Clock

Funeral services for James Milton Overholser were held at two o'clock this afternoon from the home four miles northeast of the city, in charge of Rev. Keesey of the Methodist church. Remains were taken to Union Cemetery south of Parsonsville for burial.

James Milton Overholser Keesey Methodist Church Union Cemetery W Parsonsville

Visitor from South English Attends Funeral in City

Hugh Jones of South English visited the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Woods and son Charles with Carson Woods of Rock Island are in the city to attend the funeral of their mother Mrs Leabelle Woods.

Hugh Jones Arthur Woods Charles and Carson Woods Rock Island City Leabelle Woods

Four men pass navy preliminary examination at Burlington

Four men from Burlington Iowa and nearby towns passed the navy preliminary exam at the recruiting office after Wednesday testing. Rollie W. Heckethorn Fairfield fireman third class E L Henthorn Mt Pleasant apprentice seaman Bert L Brown Moravia apprentice seaman Karl W Keen Mt Pleasant apprentice seaman two others Harry Fielding and Herbert Heater were sent to Des Moines to join the waiting list per weekly quota.

Burlington Navy Rollie W. Heckethorn Fairfield E. L. Henthorn Mt. Pleasant Bert L. Brown Moravia Karl W. Keen Des Moines Harry Fielding Herbert Heater

Local society notes and upcoming gatherings listed

The L T L Boys and Girls plan a meeting at Grace Herman home 400 East Kirkwood Street at three. Clair Nady wedding reception hosted by Mr and Mrs X Nady at 3% miles southeast of the city with over ninety guests invited. Westminster Bible class met at West Broadway home of Mr and Mrs Walter Louden for a business and social evening then refreshments. Mrs Harry Jones hosted Now Siesta club on West Briggs Street with a singing Edison and a tempting menu. Mrs James Bean of Ainsworth was a out of town guest.

Grace Herman East Kirk_wood street Mrs. X. Nady Clair Nady Walter Louden S. L. Machesney Harry Jones Siesta Club West Briggs Street Edison Jones James Bean Ainsworth

Local Briefs Include Arrivals and a Wedding

Mrs. Sam Sriffith and son George traveled to Ottumwa on business. Mrs. Sarah McCleary and son Ilbur Harper of Libertyville attended Mahlon Heston’s funeral in the city. Adrienne Alfred of Albia visited the Gaines home and planned to watch the Albion Fairfield basketball game. George W. Schreiner and Katie L. Knox of South English were wed by Squire Redick.

Sam Sriffith George Ottumwa Sarah McCleary Iilbur Harper Libertyville Mahlon Heston Adrienne Alfred Albia L. O. Gaines Albion Fairfield

Parsons Triumph Over Des Moines College 21 to 16

Parsons defeated Des Moines College 21 to 16 in a hard fought home court game marred by fouls. Parsons led by Keesey and Brown with field goals from Garber and Frank, while Des Moines was paced by Hittle Weston and Thomas. Free throws favored Parsons 7 of 9 to 6 of 14 for Des Moines. Referee was Miers.

Parsons Des Moines College Cedar Rapids Coe Parsons Des Moines Keesey L. E Weston Gotrol R. F Thomas Ree Sey Wake E C Bittle Capt Brown Hedrick Geagles Vaughn Sio Kis Schaffer Brown Garber Frank Des Moines Vaughn Miers

Red Cross Gauze Shop Announces New Surgical Dressings Class

The Red Cross Gauze Shop will form another surgical dressings class next week starting Tuesday at nine. Interested individuals may join the full course in dressings by contacting Mrs. W. V. Hughes or Mrs. C. W. Raines by telephone.

Red Cross Gauze W. V. Hughes C. W. Raines

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