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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

Page

8

Weekly church notices spill into city services and installations

Several denominations list Sunday School at 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and worship hours across First Methodist Presbyterian English Lutheran Christian Science and Baptist churches. Installations and sermons include Dr W H Blanche and Rev J S Leamer as speakers.

Presbyterian Washington and Main Streets H. A. Mosser H. A. Mitchell Briggs and Second Streets A. Anspach Anton Carlson W. H. Blanche Davenport J. S. Leamer Clinton Iowa The Iowa Srned Rev. Leamer Blanche Church of Christ Scientist Agassiz Readimz Fair Clothing Soan Baptist Broadway Third Streets A. R. Toothacre UN Presbyterian North Main and Hempstead Streets E. G. McKibben F’astor Prince of Peace

Missionary Conference Planned for Burlington District

A six group missionary conference of the Iowa Conference M B Church is set for February with the first meeting at First Methodist Fairfield January 31. Leaders include District Superintendent Shock and missionaries from Japan and South America sharing experiences from Seidai Japan and Ecuador. The event aims to inform and inspire, not raise funds, and invites church members and others in Fairfield to attend.

Burlington Iowa M. B First Methodist Church Fairfield Batavia County Line Libertyville Mt. Zion Parsonville Bethesda Richwood Prairie Chapel Pleasant Grove Shock Japan South America Charles W. Iglehart Sedai Columbia University Scotland New York New York City Mission College Sendai Methodist Tokyo Methodist Church America Harry Compton Ecuador Quito Republic Malchinqui William J. Bryan Compton Fairfeld

Wanted notices for sewing, salesmen, and customers

Three classified requests appear. Mrs. Augusta Beckwall seeks plain sewing for children at 105 West Washington. John Sexton & Co advertises salesmen in county with $150 to $500 monthly and free business book. Grand Union Tea Co seeks customers with goods on hand, contact Mrs Johnson at 406 West Burlington.

West Washington Street Augusta Beckwall John Sexton & Co Lake and Franklin Streets Chicago Grand Union Tea Co J. Kk. Johnson West Burlington

Pauline Archibald Died After Week Long Illness

Ruth Pauline Archibald four weeks old died last night at eight at home 607 South E street after pneumonia illness. Born December 28, 1916 she is survived by parents and sister Esther three. Funeral 2:30 tomorrow from P. J. Brady residence 501 South E street with Rev. R. H. Polly officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery.

Ruth Pauline Archibald John EF. Archibald South E Street Esther P. J. Brady South E. Street

Hickenbottom Family Struggles Amid Calamities and News

Clarence Hickenbottom’s family endures multiple misfortunes as a horse breaks ribs and a vertebra, four calves die, and Mrs. Hickenbottom suffers a nail injury. Meanwhile a son is welcomed, visiting relatives arrive, and a brother dies suddenly. Ralph Rizer visits grandparents from Fairfield. Money to loan offered by Huglin & Rorick.

Clarence Hickenbottom Ralph Rizer Fairfield

Lost and Found: Overcoat and Horse Blanket Found

Lost on East Broadway between the Garage and the Christian church an overcoat and horse blanket. Finder please return to Abby's Blacksmith shop. 169 found revolver on square owner may identify and pay for this advertisement.

East Broadway Christian Church Abby

For Sale: Residence Properties and Building Lots

Classified ad listing first class residence properties and building lots for sale at attractive prices and convenient terms. Also offers 10 acres outside city limits with a good house barn and small orchard. Inquiries to J B Hickenbottom. phone 2505.

Wm. IL. Long J. B. Hickenbottom

Ames Municipal Light Plant Shows Strong Finances

A 1917 review of Ames Iowa water and light department details a twenty year push to grow from 75 kW generators to 700 kW capacity with 550 HP boilers and a rebuilt plant costing about 35000. Net profits last year reached 27000 on over 385000 capitalization, with rates lowered since inception and taxes limited to street lighting.

K. W

For Sale Condit Home Near Square in Marinette

Seven room Condit home with lot 115 by 165 feet located seven blocks north of the northeast corner of the square. Wm L Long listed as owner. Also ads offer dry cabs 60c load with phone numbers 2699 and 3368. Wisconsin land guide Landology offers three months free subscription via mail to Landology Skidmore Land Co. 272 Skidmore Building Marinette Wisconsin.

Condit Wm. L. Long Wisconsin Farm Lands Landology Landology Skidmore Land Co Skidmore” Building Marinette Wisconsin

For Rent Notices in City Listings

For rent two unfurnished rooms at 105 West Washington street. Also a new three room house at 614 South 7th street for $6.00 per month by George Burrows. West half of Coffin property opposite The Orpheum, six rooms, see Harry Smith.

West Washington Street South 7Th Street George Burrows Coffin Orpheum Harry Smith

A M E Church South B Street Services Schedule

Rev B F Hubbard presides at A M E Church South on B Street with services at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m led by Pastor Rev B F Hubbard.

Rev B. F. Hubbard

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