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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
3
A flurry of short notes covers resignations and new jobs in Davenport and Louden Machinery. Other items note travels to Canada and North Dakota, visits to Burlington Ottumwa Batavia Keota and Davenport, and several married licenses and social visits among local residents.
Laura Groff died yesterday morning at four o clock in Jefffer son County Hospital after a three week stay for gallstone removal. Funeral services were held at three this afternoon from the Presbyterian church, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Born in Fairfield sixty three years ago she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Groff and is survived by two brothers and a sister: Joseph C. Groff Nortonville Kansas Edward H. Groff Sioux City and Mrs S B Frame this city. She belonged to the Presbyterian church and was affiliated with Rebekah lodge No 96.
The Wayside Workers and Boys Bible classes enjoyed a woods picnic with games and a picnic supper. The Non Siesta Bible Class from English Lutheran spent a day at Cedar for a bountiful dinner and dinner, voting it one of the best 4th of July observances. A note from the Eldora Herald covers Miriam Wills engagement to Francis Ellis with a formal announcement and bouquets. A Sears home meeting formed the My America club to sew for the Red Cross. The Queen Esther Circle plans a Friday meeting, and Miss Corawall leaves for Estes Park Colorado for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs John H Copeland and two sons were returning from Packwood when their car tipped over a washed out bridge and trapped them. Clifford aged years was seriously hurt with spine and chest injuries. J H Copeland suffered a deep head wound and Mrs Copeland bruises. Leroy injured on arm and knee. They escaped from the wreck and called for help.
John McCully born July 13 1855 in Philadelphia died June 25 1917 at age 62 11 18. He moved to Jefferson County Iowa in 1857 and lived there since. He married Katherine D Clapp June 1 1874 who survives with children Robert J McCulley and Mrs Edna V Cassel Fairfield Iowa plus granddaughter Katherine May Cassel and sister Mrs Dr A C D Bradshaw Fairfield. Funeral held from home Thursday with Rev J W Carson presiding.
Dr. Bonnell's office will be open from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. during July in Chicago for postgraduate work. Glasses for repair may be left with Dr. Frank Fourt at 908.
Several classified entries offer a Studebaker seven passenger car with electric light and starter in first class shape priced cheap. Ford auto 1915 model five passenger available by phone 1498 or visit 305 W Jefferson Street. A seven room house is offered at a bargain by W L Long. Spring chickens are for sale by phone 402.
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