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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
6
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A list of cases scheduled for hearing in the February term includes equity actions Ada B Nelson vs Albert C Nelson and Rhoda Ohtrich vs Wm L Ohtrich. divorces such as Margaret Peebler vs John W Peebler and Gertrude Adler vs Frank Adler. law and chancery matters including G H Lindsay vs C C Tallman and D R Beatty vs Hugh Bennett. and replevin, dissolution, and related suits involving several defendants and plaintiffs.
Hyson Reneker, born March 5, 1890 near Douds, Iowa, was killed in action in France on October 16, 1918 at age 28 years 7 months and 10 days. He joined the army July 12, 1918, trained at Camp Pike Arkansas, then went overseas in August from Des Moines where he worked in the state automobile department. He wrote two letters from France before news from Washington, D. C. came December 13.
Local advertisement notes substantial price cuts at the Drake Clothing Company on the East Side offering boys suits overcoats and sweaters at notable bargains for shoppers.
The transport Martha Washington sailed for Newport News with 2400 troops including 250 sick and wounded and is due January 28. The battleship Connecticut follows to Newport News around February 1 with about 1000 men, while the transport Gallantry heads to New York January 3 carrying 1800 men from the 327th field artillery plus casualties and wounded.
James Dorsey, known as the “millionaire cow king” of Kane county, IL, was sentenced eight years in Leavenworth Federal Prison and fined $3000 after the U S circuit court of appeals denied his appeal. He was convicted by Judge Landis and sentenced January 1, 1918.
A local retail promotion offers a 15 percent discount on all overalls at the store branded Tn AM Bast GidAa. The sale highlights apparel pricing and runs for a limited period.
Major John W. Robinson reports favorable on the Iowa National Guard units in Fairfield. The two organizations, the Headquarters Company and the Fourth Iowa Infantry band reorganization, total over 130 men and will be federally recognized under extended federal jurisdiction.
The Cross Lanes church observed the sixth anniversary of its Social Club with an all day gathering. Families brought baskets for a noon dinner, and former pastor Rev. T. S. McCampbell of Leon attended. An afternoon program provided entertainment.
The P. E. O. Sisterhood in this city holds a solid ivory gavel carved from an elephant tusk. It features a polished finish and an inscription. The gift comes from former president Mrs. Marie Kirby, arranged through her sister Mrs. McCleary in Africa.
In Des Moines Iowa the Senate President revealed committee posts with Senator George W Ball named Public Health chair and assigned to Ways and Means Highways Board of Control Banks Suppression of Intemperance Insurance and Manufactures. House member Hon Wm L Long gets Buildings and Loans Private Corporations and Appropriations assignments.
The body of John Watson who died Sunday in Fort Myers Florida arrived in Glasgow last night. The funeral will be at the Methodist church at one o clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Glasgow cemetery.
Dorothy Dalton appears in Green Eyes at the Orpheum tonight. Paramount production promises merit with a story and photography praised. Fairfield crowds favor the star, and Paramount backs a strong showing.
Men s suits and overcoats are discounted at more than 20 percent at The Drake Clothing Company on the East Side. This sale highlights reduced prices on formal wear and outer garments for the upcoming season.
Paris January 24 Herbert Hoover, American representative on the inter allied food council, responds to senatorial critics. He says removing wartime pork price controls would relieve the burden on farmers and small packers, noting Swift & Company blamed the food administration for lost profits. He recalls the October joint conference with farmers and packers to set fair prices and distribution. The British government also seeks release from these wartime arrangements.
Drake Co advertises major markdowns on sweaters, underwear, wool hose, gloves, and mittens with big price cuts across the full winter stock. Shoppers urged to take advantage of discounts on a wide range of garments from this fall season sale event.
The Thursday Embroidery Club gathered at Mrs. George M. Ball's home on North Court Street with guests. The group enjoyed a pleasant afternoon followed by a dinner served around five thirty, each member contributing a dish.
A piano graduation recital is set for 8 oclock this evening in Barhydt Chapel by Miss Gladys Goff of Ft. Madison. She will be assisted by reader Mrs. Frank Boies and soprano Miss Thorah Courtney. The conservatory program is expected to draw a large audience.
The Fairfield Theatre opened last night with Mae Murray and a Universal special attraction praised for projection and music. Today and tomorrow Dorothy Phillips stars in A Soul For Sale in six parts, with strong recommendations and satisfaction expected from audiences.
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