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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1919

Page

2

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Southeastern Iowans Placed on Good Committees

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.

Des Moines Iowa Finley Henry County Morrow van Buren Country Oertel Lee Nebiker Springer Louisa Sutherlin Washington Long Jefferson Des Moines County Thompson Websker

Enforcemen plans for day law discussed by officials

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.

Washington DD. C Department of Justice Internal Revenue Bureau Congress The Revenue Bureau East Middle West

Senator John W Smith Injured in Baltimore Automobile Incident

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.

John W. Smith Baltimore John Walter Smith United States Maryland Maryland Club

Band and Machine Gun Company to Be Inspected Tonight

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.

Iowa Matt Robinson U. S. Regular Army Fairfield

Surprise wedding unites Miss Lamberson and Clarence Hall

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.

Lelia Lamberson Clarence L. Hall Eldon R. H. Polly Lucile Lamberson M. D. Rodabaugh Burlington New York City Hall Fairfield

James Hull Dies After Illness at 45

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.

James Hull College Addition Louden Machinery Company

Personal Notices From Ottumwa and Nearby Towns

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.

C. E. Ward of Packwood City Earl Kirkbare of Ottumwa June Chichester Libertyville Mrs. Roll Slimmer The Mervyn Allen Des Moines Charles Conlee

Roberson Morgan’s frame of a highwaymen robbery

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.

St. Louis Robert E. Morgan Lardner Kaiser

Students of Mr Keesey in Recital Tonight

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.

Wilbur E. Keesey Moorhead Burgmuller Gertrude Whitmore Kohler Tole Conservatory Prof. Moorhead

Bolsheviki Attack Repulsed on Northern Front

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.

Divorce Petition Notice in Jefferson County Iowa

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.

District Court Jefferson County State of Iowa Frank Simone Pairfield

Graduation Recital At Barhydt Chapel Tonight

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.

Barhydt Chapel Gladys Goff Courtney Zichy Boies

Wallace Reid Stars in Less Than Kin at the Orpheum 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.

Wallace Reid Orpheum Lewis Vickers New Yorker Central America Robert Lee New York Lee Vickers Nellie Lee Nellie Awoman Tonneau

Union Prayer Meeting at Christian Church in Fairfield

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.

Christian Church Behner Free Methodist Church Fairfield Community

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