Local News Briefs From City Readers and Visitors
A compiled list notes numerous residents and visitors in town for business or social reasons. Entries include Miss Ada Linn and Miss Clara Carmichael visiting, E J Hall from Birmingham, and families like the Copelands and Yeagers reporting travel or arrivals. Other items mention a rock island depot agent change and a Lutheran prayer service at 202 W Madison this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Carmichael
Birmingham
City
State Politicians Cast Wide Petitions Across Iowa
Des Moines reports a surge of candidate petitions for state and judicial offices as cold weather yields to political activity. Supreme court judges Byron Preston Truman Stevens and Frank R. Gaynor circulate bids for renomination, with many other officials and district judges entering petitions across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Byron W. Preston
Oskaloosa
Truman
Stevens
Hamburg
Frank R. Gaynor
le Mars
H. E. Deemer
Dwight N. Lewis
Railroad Commission
Lewis
T. S. Waud
Mount Vernon
Charles Webster
E. D. Chassell
Webster
W. C. Ramsey
Belmont
Ramsey
C. C. Pugh
W. Ss. Allen
Frank S. Shaw
Edwin H. Hoyt
H. M. Havier
Robert E. Long
Moulton
H. CC
Leach
Bloomfield
Davis County
W. M. Walker
Ralph Otto
Iowa City
Seneca Cornell
Ottumwa
O. W. Versillion
Centerville
D. M. Anderson
Albia
Thomas W. Keenan
Shenandoah
J. B Rockafellow
Atlantic
Alfred N Hobson
West Union
William J Springer
New Hampton
W. M Jackson
Beford
Henry F. Wagner Sigourney
P. ©. Winter
Creston
L., J. Horan
Muscatine
G. D Thompson
Webster City
A. J. House
Maquoketa
Iriving. Johnson
Chester W. Whitmore
H. E. Fry
Boone
Joseph J Clark
Mason City
William Theophilus
Davenport
Eward M. McCall
Nevada
Homer A. Fuller
Mount Ayr
A. P. Barker
Clinton
James D. Smyth
Burlington
Frank E. Thompson
W. J. Balawin
H. K. Evans
Corydon
D. F. Coyler
Humboldt
Ik. M Warner
William Mulvaney
Cherokee
Charles Dewey Washington
B. F. Flick
Bedford
Parsons faces coal shortage amid campus closures
Fuel supply at Parsons University remains tight as chapels and Bible buildings were closed to save coal and the gym may close soon. Only about twenty four hours of coal remain after a storm and mine breakdown. the next basketball game pits Parsons against Penn College next Saturday. Prof. E. E. Watson addressed the Y M C A gathering this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Penn College
Meeting Led by Miss Helen Stever
A local meeting was led by Miss Helen Stever. The event featured remarks and discussion on community matters with attendees present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo W. CA
Helen Stever
Brighton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Appointments
Mr and Mrs Jo W Pringle and two children visited Mr Pringle’s parents in Woolson. Vivian Barrow and brother Russel visited Eldon friends. Mrs D C Kilgore was named knitting department chairman for local Red Cross. Dr H L Gordon and daughter arrived from Kirksville Mo after osteopathy studies. Eugene Peterson from Kansas City plans a visit with sister Mrs Dr Parks. Mrs May McCoy and children stay with sister Mrs W F Hamilton in Oskaloosa. Rev Meiley of the Presbyterian church accepted a charge near Davenport. Mrs FE M Friend travels to Chicago to visit mother Mrs Kate Swisher and brother Gilbert. Brighton churches may hold union meetings to save fuel and light.
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H. L. Gordon
Kirksville
Gordon
Eugene Peterson
Kansas City
Dr. Parks
May McCoy
W. F. Hamilton
Oskaloosa
Meiley
The
Presbyterian Church
Davenport
FE. M. Friend
Chicago
Kate Swisher
Gilbert
Brighton
Coal shortage forces Fairfield Athletic Association closure
Secretary R. G. Walker announces that the Fairfield Athletic Association quarters in the Armory will be closed until further notice due to a fuel shortage. The association formed by Fairfield business and professional men about two months ago and has provided recreation and several basketball games for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Walker
Fairfield Athletic Association
Fairfield
Eighth grade exam dates set for February at court house
Notice announces the eighth grade examination at the court house on Wednesday and Thursday February 20 and 21 at nine o'clock. If roads are bad, state superintendent will call an August examination, giving two trials left. JUNE CHIDESTER, County Superintendent. A Negro Minstrel will be held Friday evening at Brookville Church by My America Club with admission 15 and 25 cents. 914 Money to loan on improved city property. Thoma & Thoma. Call 4274 for taxi service.
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Court House
America Club
Brookville
Desertion Note From 1917 Widow Refuses Bills
A March 1917 court filing by Carlos G. Hanshaw declares his wife deserted on October 1, 1917 and states he will not be responsible for any bills she incurs. The notice appears as a formal statement of separation and financial non responsibility.
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Carlos G. Hanshaw
Iowa First To Report Enlistment Drive Progress
Iowa reports early success in a three week campaign for voluntary enrollment of 250 000 shipbuilders. On opening day Monday 8 percent of Iowa's total were signed up as the drive gains momentum.
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Washington
Jah
Iowa
Tech Department of Labor
Clinton Lodge No. 15 Meeting Scheduled Thursday
Notice states a Clinton Lodge No. 15 meeting Thursday evening for work in the Third degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Lodge
Fairfield Athletic Association Billing Notice Authored by Secretary
All persons having bills again at the Fairfield Athletic association are requested to present them at once to R. G. Walker, secretary. 923.
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Fairfield Athletic Association
R. G. Walker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Criefs
Nitia Peck
E. J. Hall
J. Rossell
Mt. Pleasant
Dennis Moroney
Earl Kirkhart
Ada Linn
Germanville
Mrs. Johnon
Lockridge
H. L. Copeland
Libertyville
Jos. James
Cedar Rapids
Marcia James
Albert Larson
Fred Stansberry
K. of P. Lodge
Elizabeth Banfield
Joseph Colton
Trenton, Mo
Charles Belding
Rock Island Depot
Ollie Riddle
Powersville, Mo
W. Madison
Thisvening
W. 5. Campbell
Ames
Frank Bowermaster
J. W. Bowermaster
C. FE. Luper
Jefferson County Hospital
South D Street
J. (. Yeager
Ray Yeager
France
Forestry Service Division
Lester Chambers
Keota
Presbyterian
Charles W. Wade
West Adams Street
Verne Speers
Mra, Jr. I. Leech
Lowe Street
College News
E. E. Watson
Jo. W. Pringle
Mr. Pringle
Woolson
Vivian Barrow
Brother Russel
Eldon
D. C. Kilgore
Red Cross
Athletic Association
June Chidester
Gaumer Bros
Arlo McPeek
Thoma & Thoma
A. F. Carlson
J. Engel
Scheffel
Music House
James Hughes
Caumer Ares
Nutor
Nurkotyle
Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
Hufstedler & Baker
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