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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
6
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Marriage licenses issued yesterday to George W. Schreiner 45 and Katie L. Knox 41, both of South English, marking a formal union.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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