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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1917

Page

2

Crowds Expected for Joan the Woman at Chautauqua Park

Large crowds anticipated in Fairfield next Friday and Saturday for the life of Joan of Arc shown as a Red Cross benefit. Chautauqua park opens for picnics and parking with a fire proof booth and stage arch in place. Orpheum loaned a projector and other services aided the presentation.

Fairfield Joan the Woman Chautauqua Park Joan of Arc Chautauqua Association Red Cross Orpheum Witt

Local Briefs Note Births Visits and Trips Across Cities

Local notes report a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Slaughterbaum on South Depot street. Various visitors include Miss Harriett Keinholtz from Erie visiting George Keinholtz, and others from Rock Island Des Moines Davenport and Abingdon.

Davenport Rock Island C. R. Wright Des Moines EB. D. Schooley Abingdon Business Harry Baston Recield Will Lambert Baby Ollie

Heising Released After County Case Dismissal

William Heising of Fort Madison was released after the case tied to the death of Elmer Bates near Fairfield on June 10 was dismissed for lack of evidence. Jefferson County officials and witnesses had gathered in Fort Madison and Fairfield as part of the preliminary proceedings.

Wm. Heising Ft. Madison Elmer Bates Libertyville Friends of Davidson Leggett Heising Albert Smith N. C. Roberts George Stewart P. E. Roberts Ft. Madison Democrat; W. A. Shaeffer Shaeffer Mountain Penn Co C. F. Tingwald Harry Pierce Fort Madison Elmes Bates Fairfield Jefferson County L. 8 Harter Comany Ottumwa H. D. Wagoner Elk's Convention Boston William Heising Sheaffer Pen Company East W. A. Schaefer Pen Company W. A. Scherfe Chamber of Commerce George B. Stewart Jas, Brewster A. F. Miller Bates Batavia- Libertyville

Fairfield Iowa Band Program at the Park

The Fairfield Iowa Band presents a weekly program at the park tomorrow evening under director Bert F. Taber. The lineup includes L Agresseur Overture Lustspiel popular numbers Ain't You Coming Back to Dixie and a suite of marches and dances with works by Bagley Keler Bela Bendix Goetz Allen Luders.

Fairfield Iowa the Park Bert F. Taber Mareh L’agresseur Bagley Lustpiel Keler Bela Dixie Remiet Mary MM Viseesik Kendis Morceau Bendix Goetz U. 8 Allen Selection Marcelle Luders Trevic Fromod Alexander

Draft List Published Today Draws Duty for Men

The article reflects mothers’ apprehension as the draft list is published in Washington, outlining the duty of young men for what is described as the world’s last war. It urges families to preserve the list, fold it in the Bible, and pray for those called to serve.

Chiomo America Wilson Supreme War Lord of the Universe Washington, D. C

Presbyterians and Methodists Play Close League Contest

Fast Presbyterian and Methodist teams battled eight innings at League Park with the Presbyterians scoring three in the eighth to win five to two. The game, completed in about fifty minutes, left Presbyterians in second place and Methodists in third. No full box score available. local note mentions Miss Bessie Prince visiting relatives in Wapelo.

League Park Presbyterians Protationers

Packwood Visitors Highlight Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mitchell

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mitchell of Packwood are in the city as visitors today.

Lloyd Mitchell Packwood

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