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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
7
A stream of visitors and residents appear in the city. Mary Gorman and Gail Whisler travel, while Hattie Pequignot is ill at home. Many locals return from trips to Ottumwa Des Moines and Chicago. a newborn boy arrives to Mr. and Mrs. Paul McLean. Mrs. Webster and family plan a move to Wellington Kansas.
Rev James W Bean son of Dr and Mrs J W Bean of Fairfield is nominated for the presidency of the College of Emporia Kansas. The Hastings Neb Tribune notes his resignation as First Presbyterian church pastor to take effect April 1 to assume the Emporia post. The college, trustee strong with leaders like A A Hyde William Allen White and Chas F Scott is cited for high scholarship with 250 enrollment last year and facilities on a hill northwest of Emporia.
County Superintendent June Chi dester urges rural schools to support Tag Your Shovel Day on January 30 called by Dr Harry A Garfield U S Fuel Administrator. Teachers should distribute tags and strings to parents and students to remind families to save coal for Uncle Sam.
Food distributors including grocers meat men bakers and millers are to meet the local food administration board at J. S. McKenney's office tomorrow night. The meeting will discuss action and resolutions for guiding the public and dealers in handling food under federal administration instructions.
Paris reports German troops seized an advanced position east of Nieuport after a heavy bombardment. In London British forces clashed at Avecourt and St Quentin, with three soldiers missing and a German raid against La Bassée repelled.
Prof. Vartanian of Parsons college spoke at the Presbyterian church last Sunday in behalf of Armenians facing cruelty in the Ottoman Empire. A liberal offering was taken after the service to aid the distressed people. His native town is Caesarea.
A letter asserts KE A Muschinske’s innocence regarding charges from Jewell Tea Company. He claims evidence shows no guilt and proposes verification by the State of Iowa. Bond produced, no commitment, anticipation of grand jury hearing in his favor.
The first Americanized Pinfield rifle breed from the Winchester plant was presented to President Wilson for preservation as a token of support for American troops abroad. The event occurred in January with the rifle produced at the Duluth plant and shipped for safety.
Quick service request references Arlo McPeek for immediate assistance. Contact phone appears as 4274 with incomplete text following.
Word has been received of the death of John Collins last Friday at 4 p.m. in Santa Anna California. He formerly lived in Fairfield and resided with his niece Mrs. J W Boyle on North Court street until her death. His remains will be brought back to Albia for burial. He had many friends in Fairfield who are grieved by his passing.
Beginning next Saturday January 26 barber shops in the city will close at 10 p m instead of 11 p m. The change is noted in a brief city notice and relation to Safety Razor Blades machine sharpening by Gaumer Bros.
Notice from Carlos G. Hanshaw stating he will not be responsible for any bills incurred by his wife who deserted him on October 1 1917. He requests contact at 4274 if taxi service is needed, with a follow up number 899.
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