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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
3
Local Briefs Span Visitors and Community Updates
Local notes record Prof. Fred Jewell visiting Richland on business and multiple residents from Libertyville Chicago Birmingham Toronto and Ottumwa in town or visiting relatives. Also mentions hospital treatment for Mrs. William Despain and various social visits. Greenlawn lodge installation scheduled and Troy Point Threshers elect officers with a late evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Point Threshers Association
X. Nady
Wm. Cummings
H. W. Rider
Claire Nady
Beckwith Three Day Short Course At Bethesda Church
The Beckwith three day Short Course at Bethesda Church runs Monday to Wednesday next week. Programs cover livestock grain and home economics with sessions on draft horses corn growing silage beef and dairy cattle soil fertility oats wheat brood sows hog feeding sheep alfalfa and household conservation plus cookery textiles and health led by Mrs. Katherine Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
Katherine Miller
New York Papers Raise Price to Two Cents
New York Saturday will see a price increase for the 1 cent daily papers of Greater New York both morning and afternoon. The cost will rise to 2 cents starting Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater New York
Canadian Draft Calls 5000 to 50000 Enlistments
The draft call of class 1 category A will enroll between 5 009 and 50 000 men in the Canadian expeditionary force. Of this class 0 have already reported for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oltaws
Can
Resolutions Adopted for John M Overholser
The Jefferson County Farmers Mutual Insurance Union adopted resolutions on January 19 1918 honoring J M Overholser a long time director from Buchanan township. They note his faithful eight years service and kindness and extend sympathy to his family with copies to Mrs Overholser and Fairfield papers and minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union
J. M. Overholser
Jefferson County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union
Overholser
Buchanan Township
Civil Service Examinations Call for Clerks
The United States Civil Service Commission through S L Macheney local secretary announces open competitive examinations for clerks with stenography or typewriting skills for men and women on February 15 March 15 and April 19 1918. Exams will be held in this city with Fairfield residents urged to apply at the Fairfield post office. The need is urgent and a patriotic duty to serve the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
S. L. Machesney
Fairfield
Barber Shop Change at Leggett Hotel Delivers New Management
Geo. E. Mart announces purchase of Leggett Hotel barber shop with possession set for January 28. H. A. Mikesell and Lon Kocher stay on under the new management while the high standard of service is promised. The proprietor invites both existing patrons and new customers, with special attention to ladies and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggett Hotel
H. A. Mikesell
Lon Kocher
Kocher
Gaumer Bros Offer Short Time Razor Blades Sharpening
Arlo McPeek promotes quick service for 100 safety razor blades sharpened by Gaumer Bros. Call 4274 for immediate sharpening in a brief, time sensitive notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo McPeek
Gaumer Bros
Notice to Public Desertion of Wife
Notice to Public that on October 1 1917 Carlos G Hanshaw states he will not be responsible for any bills his wife incurs after leaving him and references desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos G. Hanshaw
Call 4274 When You Are In Need Of A Taxi
A compact notice offers taxi service with a contact number 4274 and a quoted price of 99 dollars, presenting a straightforward request for rides. The item reads like a local classified taxi advertisement.
Robert G. McFarland Dies After Illness at 505 West Kirkwood
Robert G. McFarland a lifelong resident of this city died yesterday at his home 505 West Kirkwood after an illness of over three years. Born in Lowell Iowa on April 27 1850 he is survived by his wife four children Forest May Shafer Frank Lizzie and two others plus three sisters and two half brothers. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 pm from the home with Rev W R Keesey of the Methodist church officiating and burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. McFarland
West
Kirkwood Street
Mr. McFarland
Lowell
Iowa
May Shafer
Middleton
Idaho
Forest
Phoenix
Arizona
Frank
Lizzie
Tie
Josephine Price
Mt. Pleasant
Kate Head
Des Moines
Lucy Smith
Charles McWerland
Robert McFarland
West Point
W. R. Keesey
Methodist Church
Evergreen Cemetery
J Engel Piano Tuner Seeks Orders in Fairfield
J Engel piano tuner formerly of Chicago now based in Fairfield seeks orders through Scheffel's Music House or James Hughes with phone number 1691. He offers seventeen years in business and six years factory experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fairfield
Scheffel’s Music
James Hughes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Jewell
Richland
Roll Slimmer
Libertyville
John Snyder
May Hanna
C. J. Finger
Birmingham
Roy Finger
Myrtle Potts
Toronto, Can
Elizabeth Banfield
John O'Neill
West Hempstead Street
William Despain
Jefferson County Hospital
Albert Sauer
Batavia
Sarah Armstrong
Walter Prouty
Lockridge
Wm. Russell
Anna Fahlin
North Third Street
Fern Riniker
Ed Glotfelty
CC. A. Summers
Stutgart, Ark
Glen Whitmer
Washington
Fred Flinspach
North Court Street
Wm. Breneman
Onawa
Beckwith
Ed Ogden
G. FE. Langdon
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Ottumwa
Lloyd McCarty
Perlee
Richard Underwood
Galesburg
Gladys Gudgell
Mel Stevens
Evergreen Lodge
D. of H
Bertha Murphy
Verne Frazey
J. W. Boyle
Carlton, I
W. E. Harris
R. M. Day
Capt
Carl Harris
Camp Dodge
John M. Overholser
Civil Service Examinations
Geo. E. Mart
Grant's Cash Market
Swift
N. Main St
Robt
G. McFarland
J. Engel
Arlo
A. F. Carlson
J. M. McKain
South Third Street
W.H. Pence Machine Co
W. H. Pence Mach. Co
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Jericho
Easton
F. Long
McLaughlin Go
Fairfield’s
Big Furniture House
East Broadway
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