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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
2
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Des Moines reports assignments in the Iowa legislature with Southeastern Iowa members earning key posts. Finley of Henry county leads on ways and means and retrenchments and reforms. Morrow Van Buren Oertel Lee Nebiker Des Moines Springer Louisa Sutherlin Washington and Long Jefferson named to other strong panels. Nebiker to suppression of intemperance and roads and highways committee placement signals focus on good roads legislation.
Washington officials study how to enforce prohibition after July 1 with 500 revenue agents, planning a larger force and relying on state and local police. They expect initial violations to come from liquor sales before July 1 and note preparations to operate small stills in major cities and mountains.
Maryland Senator John Walter Smith, senior United States senator from Maryland, was struck by a car outside the Maryland club in Baltimore. He suffered a dislocated left shoulder and a broken top of the right foot.
The Fourth Regimental Band and machine gun company of the Fourth Iowa Regiment face inspection at the Armory this evening by Matt Robinson of the U S regular army. Fairfield units expect a fine showing before the inspecting officer with galleries open to the public.
Miss Lelia Lamberson and Clarence L. Hall were wed yesterday at the Christ.an church parsonage in a surprise ceremony performed by Rev. R. H. Polly. The couple plans a short trip to New York before settling on the groom’s Eldon farm. Mrs. Hall is a Fairfield teacher and millinery helper.
James Hull died this morning at his home in College Addition after several months of poor health and a recent influenza illness. He was about forty five and left a wife and four daughters. He was employed by Louden Machinery Company. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Ed Gilbert spent yesterday in Ottumwa with friends. Rev C E Ward of Packwood is spending the day in the city. Earl Kirkbare of Ottumwa is in Libertyville on business. Miss June Chichester was in Libertyville yesterday on business. Mrs Roll Slimmer of Libertyville is spending the day in the city. Mervyn Allenier has gone to Des Moines on a several days business trip. Mrs A Hoexter and daughter of Lockridge spent the day here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Charles Conlee left yesterday for Des Moines to visit relatives.
In St. Louis Rob ert E Morgan told detectives he lost 412 dollars to three armed highwaymen. He said he had just married and planned furniture purchases, spent part of the cash on drinks, and then claimed a holdup to cover the deficit.
The piano students of Mr. Wilbur E. Keesey will be heard in recital this evening at 8 o clock in Prof. Moorheads studio. The public is invited. Program includes Burgmuller Ballade in C minor and pieces by Whitmore Culp Dimmitt Bliss Zillman Van Dorin White and others. Also notes on local ads for farm loans and property services.
Bolshevik forces on the Northern Mussian front attacked American and Russian positions Sunday. The defensive outposts were withdrawn but the Bolshevik assault on the main position was repulsed.
State of Iowa Jefferson county to Bessie Simons. You must answer the petition filed by your husband Frank Simone for divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and adultery. If you fail to appear by the February term noon, judgment by default will be entered.
Miss Gladys Goff performs a piano recital at Barhydt chapel at eight o’clock with Miss Courtney soprano and Mrs. Zichy Boies reader. Public and friends invited as Conservatory students of Mr. Wilbur E. Keesey also present in Moorhead studio tonight.
Wallace Reid appears in Less Than Kin at the Orpheum tonight. A New Yorker named Vickers assumes the identity of a dead man, woos Nellie Lee, faces a past murder charge, and flees toward the Canadian border where a wedding unfolds as a sheriff closes in.
A union prayer service is held tonight at 7 30 at the Christian church. Rev. Behner of the Free Methodist church will lead. The meeting invites all seeking a deeper spiritual life and more active Christian service in Fairfield and the surrounding community.
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