Local Briefs Roundup of City Visitors and Visitations
Mrs Will Thoma visited friends yesterday. L E Fisher of Chicago is in town on business. Jaimes Stewart of Ottumwa also on business. Marence Lee of Libertyville visited yesterday. Frank Gantz of Bernhart in town on business. Thos Hannah left for Chicago to attend the auto show. Mr and Mrs Curtiss Sheets of Batavia were in town yesterday. Dr Carl Bishop of Glasgow was a business visitor yesterday. Mrs Florence Wolf will visit Des Moines soon. Dr J N Irwin of Brighton visited yesterday. E D Y Culbertson of Glendale was a business caller yesterday. Attorney C G Sparks of Batavia was in town on business. Wade left for Maryville to visit his father. Mrs Clarence Murphy and son Jesse of Lockinge were in town on business. Mrs J C Goodman of Birmingham guests of her son Maud Goodman. Miss Jessie Traxler returned from Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Emry Clinkenbeard and party returned from Chicago after the auto show. Mr and Mrs Rueben Gilbert moved into their new home on Highland Avenue. Mrs Maggie Laughridge ill but improved at home. Mr and Mrs Frank Ricksher and son returned from Chicago after the auto show. Miss Dollie Fhert resigned from Browning Studio. Miss Lucy Dempsey to take her book-keeping role at Maxwell Grocery. Mrs Wim Edestrand of Welland Ont left for Kansas City. Arthur Frost, Mrs Frank Lyone and James Frederick of Agency visiting. moving to Libertyville. Dr A Bell, Milton veterinarian, moved to Fairfield to continue practice. Dr Bell born near Birmingham and resided there until adulthood.
Railroads assure Iowa passenger service will not suffer
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa railroad commission says no sweeping passenger cuts are planned by Burlington and Rock Island, and only Milwaukee has cut some local trains. Through trains may replace locals, with few disruptions and a focus on public convenience.
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Iowa
Des Moines
State Railroad Commission
Burlington and
Rock Island Railroads
Milwaukee Railroad
Calmar
Monticello
Ottumwa
Jefferson
Chicago
Omaha
Milwaukee
Rocks Island
State Commission
The
Burlington
Burlington Railroad
Washington
Keosauqua News Roundup Touches Trials and Town Affairs
Hira Kirkpatrick was called to Oz kaloosa by his father Abe Kirkpatrick. Finger served as a petit juror at Keosauqua and presided over State vs. Lewis Channel for assault with intent to commit murder, verdict assault guilty. Fort MacPherson unit members Watts Norris and Johnson sent belongings home ahead of possible departure. Board of Supervisors designates Keosauqua Republican and State Line Democrat as official county papers. H. B. Wirkpatrick awarded a contract for a modern home on Fassel site to be torn down. Bentonsport reports several thousand pounds of Des Moines River fish last week. Charles Bogle of Fairfield attended the funeral of his aunt Lydia Wilson. Charley Wilson of Canton, IL also present. Mrs. C. J. Finger and Mrs. W. L. Carson visited Fairfield with their children. Keosauqua schools face frozen-pipe heating issues. stoves in use until repairs. Town follows fuel administrator order to limit electric Mehta plant deliveries to 11:00 p.m.
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Hira Kirkpatrick
Ozkaloosa
Abe Kirkpatrick
Finger
Keosangua
State Vs
Lewis Channel
Stanley Watts
Joe Norris
Bill Johnson
Fort MacPherson
Board of Supervisors
Keosauqua
Republican
State Line Democrat
H. B. Wirkpatrick
Bentonsport
Des Moines
Charles Bogle
Fairfield
Lydia Wilson
Charley Wilson
Canton
C. J. Finger
W. L. Carson
Clinton Lodge No. 14 Third Degree Meeting
Notice announces a Clinton Lodge No. 14 gathering on Thursday evening for work in the Third degree. Members are urged to attend the fraternal event at the lodge.
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Clinton Lodge
No. 14
Fairfield Athletic Association Settlements Sought
All persons having bills against the Fairfield Athletic association are requested to present them at once to KR. Walker, secretary. 923
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Fairfield Athletic Association
Walker
Food Hoarding Rules Pinpoint Sugar and Flour Limits
Jefferson County Food Administration warns residents on strict rationing limits for sugar five pounds and flour one sack. Households in town may not exceed these totals and must report excess to their dealer for guidance on compliance.
New London High School Changes Schedule
New London Iowa January 31 The New London High school has changed its daily schedule School will begin at 9 o clock in the morning and end at 230 p m with classes on Saturdays The school year will close on May 4 with this revised routine.
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New London
New London High School
Notice to Battery Members for Examination at 7:15
Notice to all battery members that no drill will be held this evening. Those seeking examination for now-commission places should report to Attorney R. C. Leggett's office at 7:15. Also reference to Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma and Thoma. 809
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R. C. Leggett
Thoma & Thoma
Schoolboys sought to deliver Curtis publications
A local notice offers $1.00 to each clean, ambitious schoolboy who will deliver Curtis publications to customers. The job promises liberal cash profits and other advantages. Apply to W. F. Bevering at 53 Broadway, Fairfield.
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Curtis
W. F. Bevering
Broadway
Fairfield
Exemption Clarified for Soldiers Homes and Property
County Attorney R C Leggett reports advice from the Attorney General on tax exemptions for military personnel. Homesteads owned by service members are exempt from tax, regardless of value, while non-homestead property may be exempt up to ten thousand dollars.
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R. C. Leggett
Attorney General's
Atorney
Fairfield
Iowa
United States
87Th General Assembly
American Girl Musical at the Orpheum Tonight and Tomorrow
The Orpheum presents My American Girl a musical tabloid with a high class company of singers and dancers. This is the first appearance of the company in town.
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Orpheum
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Will Thoma
L. E. Fisher
Jaimes Stewart
Marence Lee
Libertyville
Frank Gantz
Bernhart
Thos
Hannah
Curtiss Sheets
Batavia
City
Carl Bishop
Glasgow
Florence Wolf
J. N. Irwin
Brighton
E. D. Y. Culbertson
Glendale
C. G. Sparks
Wade
Maryville, Mo
Clarence Murphy
Jesse
Lockinge
J.C. Goodman
Birmingham
Maud Goodman
East Jefferson Street
Jessie Traxler
Emry Clinkenbeard
Rueben Gilbert
Highland Avenue
Maggie Laughridge
Fast Adams Street
Frank Ricksher
Litle Son
Dollie Fhert
Browning Studio
Lucy
Dempsey
Maxwell
Mrs. Wim
Edestrand
Welland, Ont
Canada
W . Parrett
Lef
Kansas City
Mya
Arthur Frost
Frank Lyone
James Frederick
Agency
Kirby Home
Ithertyville
Keosauqua Republica
A. Bell
Milton
Bell
Jefferson County Food Administration
NEW London H. S
the Orpheum
A. F. Carlson
J. Eng
Pairfield
Scheffel
James Hughes
Saumer Bros. Jewelry
Arlo McPeek
Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
New York
Sar Prey Pews Eeteeewaan
Hufstedler & Baker
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