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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
4
A hot Thursday night baseball clash between the Christian team and A. M. E. B. drew a crowd at Chautauqua Park. Five innings produced thrills as Christian edged their rivals 6 to 5 with clean play and sportsmanlike conduct praised, despite a miscommunication about the match date.
City of Fairfield Iowa requires every dog to wear a registered tag under Ordinance No 182. Violators face fines from 1 to 100 dollars and may be jailed for hard labor until fines and costs are paid. Licenses and tags available at the City Clerk's office. Mayor R H Munro reads the notice.
Harry Vandoren of this city received a telegram from Samuel Gompers in Washington on July 14 warning that food administration bills are in a perilous position due to senate inaction. The message urges presenting the facts to unions and pressing state senators by telegraph to pass the bill immediately to meet the will of the people.
Dr F B Bonnell's office will be open from 3 30 to 4 30 p m during his absence in Chicago in July while taking postgraduate work. Glasses for repair may be left with Dr Frank Fourt at 908.
Dr. Chester Fordyce seeks entry into the U S Army dental corps in Des Moines though not yet appointed. Mrs. C L Sheward returns to Birmingham after visiting relatives. Mrs S M Isenhart of Des Moines visits Mrs Alice Stever on West Broadway. Mrs J W Long and children of Washington visit George Sage's home. Mrs S E Goddard of 908 West Briggs receives word of her brother Milo Reno’s death in California. Mrs Roland Marsh visits Ottumwa with friends. Miss Ila Miller returns home from Oska loosa after a week with her sister Mrs J E Gibeon.
The Chautauqua sale of lots begins Saturday at 2 30 PM. Prospective buyers may reserve the lot from last year by notifying the tent manager before the start time. J P Starr serves as Tent Manager.
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