Joan the Woman Delights Fairfield Chautauqua Audiences
Two large enthusiastic crowds attended Friday and Saturday showings of Joan the Woman at the Fairfield Chautauqua association. Geraldine Farrar starred with an all star cast and the Jefferson County Red Cross will receive a benefit from the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Fairfield Chautauqua Asociation
Jefferson County Red Cross
Geraldine Farrar
Orpheum
Chautauqua Association
Fred A. Spielman
Chautauqua
Local visitor notes and church meeting in Fairfield area
Henry Adkins and Ed Hohl visited Fairfield while C R McKeen traveled to Trenton Mo. Local residents and guests, including families of Labagh and Williams, were mentioned in social rounds. Beverly Simmons heads to Washington DC for Army Surgeon General post. several church events and social gatherings announced in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Simmons
Washington, D. C
Surgeon General of the Army
Local suffragists urge patient progress over violence
The Equal Suffrage meeting urged nonviolence as food shortages keep supporters away. Seven departments reported progress while speakers emphasized steadfast work for rights. Highlights included Alice Booker on Chautauqua, Rev Stodghill on women's roles, Dale Harlan's humor, and Mary Harkness on suffrage gains since 1647.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Booker
Liberty Township
E. W. Stodghill
Dale Harlan
Mary Harkness
America’ Club
Locust Grove Township
Chautauqua Lots Sale Opens Saturday at 2:30 PM
The Chautauqua sale begins Saturday July 14 at 2 30 PM. Those wishing to settle last year’s lot must notify the tent manager before then. Vent Manager J P Starr issues the notice.
Riot Suppresses MIAMI W W I Gathering Breaks
Two U S cavalry troops cleared the streets of Miami Arizona after a riot sparked by an I L W W meeting. Soldiers with fixed bayonets forced miners from the town and toward its edge. Outside town a new Loyalty league was formed by over seventy five business leaders and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Ariz
United States Cavalry
Ll. W. W
Loyalty League
I W W Gathering Barred From Lincoln Train Stop
Large numbers of Industrial Workers of the World from Kansas Texas and other southwestern states are en route to Lincoln Nebraska. A group of forty men carrying I W W cards were questioned by police and not allowed to alight in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Industrial Workers of the World
Kansas
Texas
Five Pruitt Sons Serve in Uncle Sam’s Army
Boonville Ind July 16 David S Pruitt of Gentryville has five sons in the service Rufus is in Panama on his third enlistment Harry has been recalled as a reserve after three years service and may be in France Proctor enlisted last fall and may be in Panama John is with the regulars in training
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Ind
David S. Pruitt
Gentryville
Here
Sam
Rufus
Panama
Harry
France
Proctor
Aia John
Local Briefs from Peoria to Des Moines Socials
J F Bogardus recovering after surgery in Peoria Illinois. Eunice Hahn and daughter Dorothy attend funeral in Batavia for Mrs Fred Walker. L B E Clinkinbeard and Margaret return from Chicago NL and Cleveland Ohio trip. Mrs John A Hanna back home in Des Moines after weeks with Davies family. Bradshaw schoolhouse hosts ice cream social for Red Cross fundraiser with program and treats. All welcome.
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Eunice Hahn
Dorothy
Bud Coffman
Batavia
Fred Walker
John A. Hanna
Des Moines
Thomas Davies
Union Meeting Schedule By Local Fragments
Trades and Labor Assembly meets on the second and last Fridays of each month. Federal Labor Unions convene Wednesdays weekly. Barbers Local 368 gathers on the third Monday. Carpenters Local 1804 holds sessions on the first and third Tuesdays. Cigar Makers Local 490 meets first Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Carpenters
Fairfield Iowa Dog Tag Ordinance Notice
City of Fairfield Iowa requires all dogs to have registered tags per Ordinance 182. Violators may be fined from one to one hundred dollars plus costs and could be committed to hard labor until fines and costs are paid. Obtain dog license and tag at the City Clerk’s office. R H Munro mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Fairfield
Iowa
R. H. Munro
Doctor Bonnell's Office Open in Chicago July
Dr Bonnell's office will be open from 3 30 to 4 30 p m during its essence in Chicago in July for post graduate work. Glasses for repair may be left with Dr Frank Fourt at 908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnell
F. S. Bonnell
Chicago
Frank Fourt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. von Falkenhausen
Belgium
Reland
Criefs
Henry Adkins
Ottumwa
Ed Hohl
Burlington
C. R. McKeen
Trenton
Messrs. Katt Kraft
Harry Mullenix
Libertyville
Warren K. Rodgers
Mt. Pleasant
City
A. E. Labagh
John Charles
Evan Zihlman
Widith Fat Tex
J. W. Stallman
Glen McCormick
Hubert Cox
Frank Cooper
Arthur Cooper
Minnie Cox
Eldon
S. W. Fickle
John L. Wright
County Line
The
First Methodist Church
Sadie Dill
Iowa Wesleyan
Bertha Sessler
al Bensinger
Swift Bridges
Marion Fishburn
Winfield
Charles Sckland
Lutheran League of the Swedish Lutheran Church
Mrs. Wirth
King and Children
Berkley, Cal
New York City
George Lenard
Warlington
Wisconsin
A. H. Summers
Iowa City
L. O. Smith
Mildred Barnett
Centerville
Lonard
Sveral
Charles Raymond Williams
Denver
Col
Williams
Denver University
Miss King
Mr. Williams
Lulu King Williams
Robt
Fulton
Ammunition Motor Train Service
J. P. Starr
American Press Association
von Falkenhausen
von Bissing
Citizens of
Reds
Lincoln
W. W
J. F. Bogardus
Peoria
Ill
Bradshaw School House
Red Cross
Federal
Barbers
A. V. Frazey
Oni
Frazey
A. V. Frazey & Son
C. G. Taylor
Anderson
C. C. Conn SR
Ottumwn
Baker’s
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Gaumer Bros
Charles Lyons
Frank D. Kerrick
Embalmer & Funeral Director
Iowa State Savings Bank
Palm Beach
Fairfield Steam
Sill
Fairfield Purece Company
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