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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
6
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Des Moines Jan 22 Southeastern Iowa legislators drew strong committee assignments. Finley of Henry county earned a top Ways and Means chair and retrenchments reforms. Morrow Van Buren Nebiker Des Moines Springer Louisa Sutherlin Washington Long Jefferson secured seats on building and loans private corporations and appropriations. Nebiker Des Moines county joined suppression of intemperance and roads and highways, amid debates on good roads legislation and Websker road bill drawing attention.
Washington officials outline approaches to enforcing prohibition after July 1. The Justice Department and Internal Revenue Bureau consider assigning 500 agents to liquor violations but intend to expand to meet nationwide needs. Local police would bear most enforcement, with federal aid in weak districts. Early violations may target pre prohibition liquor sales before clandestine distilling. Moonshiners and small stills appear in southern mountains and major eastern and midwestern cities.
Senior United States senator from Maryland John Walter Smith was struck by a car as he left the Maryland club in Baltimore on January 24. He suffered a dislocated left shoulder and a broken right leg.
The Fourth Regimental Band and machine gun company of the Fourth Iowa Regiment will be inspected at the Armory this evening by Matt Robinson of the U S regular army. The Fairfield organizations, though newly organized, expect a strong showing before the inspecting officer. The galleries will be open to the public.
James Hull died this morning at ten o clock at his home in College Addition after several months of poor health and a recent bout with influenza. He was about forty five and survived by his wife and four daughters. He worked for Louden Machinery Company and funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
Ed Gilbert spent yesterday in Ottumwa with friends. Rev C E Ward of Packwood is spending the day in the city. Earl Kirkhart of Ottumwa is in town. Miss June Chidhester was in Libertyville yesterday on business. Mrs Roll Slimmer of Libertyville is spending the day here. Mervyn Allender has gone to Des Moines on a business trip. Mrs A C Hoexter and daughter of Lockridge spent the day here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Charles Conlee left for Des Moines to visit relatives.
Rob ert F. Morgan of St Louis told detectives he lost 412 to three armed highwaymen and that after marrying recently he spent money on drinks for friends. He said he had to present a stall to his wife to explain the missing funds and claimed the holdup report to police.
A surprise wedding took place yesterday at the parsonage of the Christian church at 1:30 PM. Miss Lelia Lamberson of this city and Clarence L. Hall of Eldon were married by Rev. R. H. Polly. The couple, joined by Miss Lucile Lamberson and Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Rodabaugh, departed on Burlington train No. 6 for New York and other destinations to spend weeks away, then reside on the groom's farm near Eldon. Mrs. Hall, formerly a Fairfield teacher and millinery assistant, is beloved by many. Mr. Hall has many friends in Eldon.
The piano students of Mr Wilbur E Keesey will perform in recital this evening at 8 o clock in Prof Moorheads studio. The public is invited to attend. The program includes works by Burgmuller and Bliss among others with students such as Gertrude Whitmore Walter Radley Chester Stanford Raymond Culp Mildred Parcel Alice Brown Omer Zillman and Pauline White among performers. Also listed are items for sale and local loan offers from Sanford Zeigler Son and Thoma Thoma.
Bolshevik forces near Anrehangel attacked American and Russian positions on Sunday. The main defensive line held and the assault was repulsed after outposts were withdrawn to cover the defense.
State of Iowa Jefferson county. Bessie Simons is notified that on or before January 23 1918 Frank Simons files a petition for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment and adultery. If she fails to appear by February term 1919 the court will enter default judgment at Fairfield Jefferson county Iowa. Richard C Leggett attorney for plaintiff 41 2 16 23.
Tomorrow at 8 o clock in Barhydt chapel Miss Gladys Goff presents a piano recital assisted by Miss Courtney and Mrs Zichy Boies The conservatory students of Mr Wilbur E Keesey perform tonight at 8 in Prof Moorheads studio The Y M C A meeting was well attended with Mr C W Wade delivering an uplifting talk Plans for a Parsons Wesleyan debating contest renewal are underway Basketball season opens against Des Moines college with Parons optimistic despite Red Keesey not returning to school
Wallace Reid stars in Less Than Kin at the Orpheum today. The plot follows Vickers a New Yorker who assumes another man’s identity, courts Nellie Lee, faces exposure, and marries her as a sheriff closes in before a pardon changes the ending.
The union prayer service is set for tonight at 7 30 at the Christian church with Rev Behner of the Free Methodist church in charge. The meetings invite all who seek a deeper spiritual life and more active service among Fairfield residents and the community.
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