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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
4
Severe storm closes Union Pacific tracks through snow area. Six trains passed the blockade section with rotary plows. thirty seven passenger trains waited to pass as crews battled drifts. Democrats approve revenue bill to raise 248 million dollars in the Ways and Means Committee.
For Rent notices list two unfurnished rooms at 105 Westwarrington Street. A three room house at 614 South 7th Street for 6 dollars per month listed by George Burrows. West half of Coffin property opposite The Orpheum six rooms see Harry Smith at 139.
Real estate notices advertise first class residence properties and choice building lots for sale. A 10 acre parcel with a good house, barn and small orchard is offered near the city limits with trade options. Contact J. B. Hickenbottom for details, phone 2505. Wm L Long lists additional properties, phone 7603.
The Missionary Conference opened today at the First Methodist Church in Burlington, the first of six meetings in the district. The program features missionary addresses and talks by Rev. Thos Osborn and Rev. J C Coughlin among others, with sessions continuing today and tomorrow.
Mrs. Jennie Labagh wife of Dr. W N Labagh of Mystic died after a fall from a car while being taken to a party. The accident occurred as they turned into a yard and she reportedly lost her balance. She died within two hours from a fractured skull.
John Sandblom, longtime Jefferson county resident, dies Monday at his New Sweden home after years of poor health. Born November 4, 1834 in Sweden, he came to the county in 1855 and served in Co. M, 4th Cavalry during the Civil War. He leaves two sons Ernest and Annie Sandblom, and daughter Ellen Larson, plus wife Hannah Bark. Funeral at New Sweden Methodist Church with Rev. Gabrielson. interment in local cemetery.
Money to loan on city property at five to six percent interest. See ee and Rorick and Thoma and Thoma for details and available amounts.
Mrs. Philo C. Hildreth leaves for Florida for a coastal tour. The Parsons Concert Company makes a short inter semester trip performing in Morning Sun and Oakville. Registration day marks the start of the new semester with regular classes beginning tomorrow. Parsons faces Iowa Wesleyan in basketball tomorrow evening at the Trustee Gymnasium.
A brief reference lists per cent figures and credits Huglin and Rorick with a note to consult their work at the Orpheum Building located at 158. The fragment intimates a statistical or comparative value tied to a civic or business context and points readers to a specific source for details.
Mr and Mrs H Ranke of Burlington spent Sunday at the home of their daughter Mrs R C Leggett. Mr and Mrs Roy Castile returned from a trip to various Nebraska points. Miss Ruth Clarke visiting her mother after attending school at Ames. Miss Esther Brown went to Ottumwa for a short visit. Mrs William Gifford, guest of her sister Mrs PD BE Crail, returned to Bloomfield. Miss Letha Cupp returned to Keota for school work after a visit home. William VanPatten and Beverly Simmons visited friends in Ottumwa and Mt Pleasant respectively. Mrs Roscoe Thoma returned from a month with relatives in Kansas City. Mrs Philo Hildreth and Mrs H A Mosser head to Chicago then Florida for weeks away. Mr and Mrs B A Dill leave for Chicago for the Auto Show. Professors C A Gregory to Oregon University and Dr Ayre to Iowa University this semester. C J Schaefer of Memphis Mo in town due to brother Joseph F Schaefer’s illness and death. Mrs Wayne Harris and baby ill at East Hempstead. Dr E J Lessenger of New London visited his sister Mrs George Loesch. Mr and Mrs Bee Newman of Edgington Wis guests at D D Howell home. Harold Zeigler at Ames spending week with parents. Miss Minta Hoagland, recently in Chicago, returns home.
In Des Moines on January 30 the Iowa house approved repealing the presidential preference primary law by a unanimous 95 to 0 vote. The bill advances to the senate for further action.
Salem Oregon January 30 Oregon's bone dry prohibition bill passed the lower house by a 63 to 7 vote.
In Indiana a new angle emerges in the prohibition fight as the committee on constitutional revision reports favorably on the Porter Joint resolution to insert a prohibition clause into the basic state law. Lieutenant Governor Bush backs the Wright prohibition bill, which passed the house and is before the public rights and franchises committee chaired by Arthur Robinson. An early favorable report on the Wright bill is expected, with a last resort push to defeat ratification.
A big horse sale is set for Wednesday January 81st at Gil bert's Feed Barn. The notice promises good farm mares and invites everyone to attend, signed by I. T. Wisecarver.
Classified notices seek plain sewing for children at 105 West Washington street by Mrs. Augusta Eckwall and recruit salesmen for a large wholesale grocers firm offering high earnings, plus a Grand Union Tea Co. customer appeal with ongoing goods and a contact number 3429 for Mrs. J E Johnson at 496 West ne 1.
An owner reports finding a revolver on a public square and asks help identifying the rightful owner. The finder is willing to cooperate and arrange payment for any claimed item, advising owners to contact local authorities with proof of ownership.
For sale Baled hay by C. B. McPeek phone 4274. Also 185 for sale wood cut in stove.
For sale two listings include the Condit home seven rooms on a 115 by 165 foot lot located seven blocks north of the northeast square corner. Also offered is dry cabs per load and Wisconsin land opportunities with a free three month Landology subscription from Skidmore Building Marinette Wisconsin.
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