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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
2
Social gatherings and marriages in Jefferson County society
A busy slate of club meetings and social events fills the week. The B Y Club gathers at Yeoman Hall 8:30 PM, Health Club meets at Kate McClain’s Worth Court home, and Yeoman Judge hosts a penny social in the Orpheum Building. Mrs. C C Brown hosts Fancy Work Circle, and Miss Doris Chalmers hosts a dinner party as Washington Journal continues with local entertainments. Orville E. Cook and May Parsons wed yesterday in New Chicago with plans to reside here. Mr Cook served with Company M on the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Club
Kate McClain
Worth Court Street
Orpheum
James Cook
New Chicago
Orville E. Cook
May Parsons
Mt. Sterling
Iowa
F. C. Behner
Pree Methodist Church
Washington Journal
Doris Chalmers
North Second Ave
Armory
Zada Wisecarver
Fairfield
Helen Pierce
Mabel Fresconi
Batavia
Nita Wehr
Chalmers
North 2d Ave
Ferns
S. O. P. Club
Viva Valentine
South Second Street
John Ward
St. Louis
Prohibitory Amendment Form OK Says Iowa Attorney General
Des Moines reports Attorney General H. M. Havner finds the senate passed prohibition amendment constitutional as worded citing precedents that minor punctuation changes do not alter meaning. The opinion spans thirty four pages and follows Iowa House approval of repeal of presidential preference primary law by 95 to 0. Governor Harding urges tax reform and reduced state and local spending as essential, opposing road bond issuance and advocating federal aid with scrutiny. He supports preserving the highway commission and strengthening local road control while seeking a clearer tax system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
H. M. Havner
Senate
Department of Justice
Iown House
Harding
37Th General Assembly
Jas. B. Weaver
Polk County
General Assembly
Iowa
Highway Commission
Lake death mystery deepens over Sager's disappearance
Arthur Sager owner of Sager Lake resort vanished from a Gary hospital where he was treated for a nervous breakdown. His body was found Saturday afternoon and taken to a Chicago morgue. Cook County coroner weighing whether the skull fracture came from a fall or a possible robbery. Sager, 42, unmarried, had ample money before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Arthur Sager
Sager Lake
Gary
Sager
Chicago
Cook County
Franchise election results seen by eight this evening
Voters in Fairfield cast a large turnout as ward totals reported at 11:00 a m show First ward Second ward Third ward and Fourth ward with numbers toward a likely franchise approval. By 3:00 p m partial tallies placed totals at Fourth ward 187 and other wards firming. Polls close at seven and results will be posted at the Journal office by eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Oveewa
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Csereeveees
Journal
Joseph F. Schaefer Dies at Emry Home
Joseph F. Schaefer died after a two week illness of pneumonia at the Emry home on West Harrison street. He was born April 4, 1866 in Jefferson county Iowa and is survived by multiple brothers and sisters including Eva Schaefer of Oskaloosa and Mrs. T. J. Emry of this city. Funeral services will be tomorrow at two o'clock from the Emry residence, with Rev. W. R. Keesey officiating. burial in Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Schaefer
T. J. Emry
West Harrison Street
M. Schaefer
Jefferson County
Iowa
John Schaefer
Near
Perlee
C. J. Schaefer
Memphis
Portland
Oregon
William
David Schaefer
Middletown
Idaho
Eva Schaefer
Oskaloosa
Nan Gilbert
City
Walter
Mark
Otto
Douds-Leando
Gladys
Vanie Roberts
Mary Simmons
Minnesota
Schaefer
Brighton I. 0. O. F. Lodge
Emry
W. R. Keesey
Methodist Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Widow Offers Free Land to Young Couples for Rural Life
Mrs W E Westervelt an eighty year old widow plans to give away a tract of land to any young couple who will build and occupy a bungalow by her new house outside the city. She believes country life promotes health and happiness and desires to work with youth religiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velt
Paterson
N. J
W. EB. Wester
The Journal Want Ads Bring Sure Results
Classified style note promotes The Journal Want Ads as effective for quick, reliable results in purchases, services, and listings. It urges readers to use the want ads to reach a broad local audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Zehr's Return to U S Contingent on Cash Funds
Congressman Kennedy reports progress in aiding Jacob Zehr detained in Britain. Secretary Lansing confirms inquiries into Zehr’s funds and potential return to the United States, with Kennedy to be notified if Zehr lacks dollars and Zehr’s friends are asked to fund his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Zehr
U. S
C. A. Kennedy
Fairfield
Heflin
Kennedy
Lansing
Zehr
America
London
United States
Department
Miller Dies at 69 After Lifetime on Indiana Farm
W A Miller aged 69 dies of heart disease at his Tipton County farm. He spent his entire life on the same farm north of Tipton, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Ind
W. A. Miller
Here
Physics Head Quits Fort Wayne for Detroit Central High
G W Carter, head of the physics department at Fort Wayne High School for fifteen years, resigns to take a position in the physics department of Detroit Central High School. He begins next semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
G. W. Carter
Fort Wayne High School
Detroit Central High School
Money to Loan on Real Estate at 5.5 to 7 Percent
Huglin and Rorick advertise availability of nine thousand dollars to loan on real estate. Terms range from five and a half to seven percent interest. Contact 155 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huglin & Rorick
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