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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1919
Page
2
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Former Secretary of State W. H. Allen is urged by friends across the district to run for Congress but declines to commit. Lieut. Governor E. R. Moore garners Republican gubernatorial support though not yet active. In Washington county, 8. W. Brockhart and Marsh Bailey are mentioned as Congressional prospects, with Clifford Thorne still retaining residency in Washington county while practicing law in Chicago.
Across counties and at home, Hon George W Ball has been suggested as available timber for political office amid talk of a strong slate of candidates. The informal chorus hints Ball may be a leading choice in upcoming contests with friendly support anticipated from various factions.
Democrats say Senate faults reflect on President Wilson and cite Woodrow Wilson from The New Freedom. The quotation urges public discussion and collective counsel to keep democracy alive and resist dependence on any one leader.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye is praised for hard political dope over the last month. It tracks governors candidates like Deems and Rawson, Kennedy, Thompson, Pearce, and others, with tunes about HB RB Moore and possible moves toward governor or attorney general. The piece follows a county focus toward Joe Frailey of Fort Madison and speculates on Congress or state roles.
Ottumwa July 16 report details a broken or burnt journal on a coal car of extra freight train No 5318 on the Burlington derailing near Evergreen street. The wreck blocked both main lines, delaying east and westbound trains, while at Biggsville Ill another wreck tied up Burlington traffic. A tramp, Wil Merrill of El Reno Oklahoma, was trapped beneath the coal car for two hours, suffering crushed legs but survival hopes remain. Wrecking crews cleared the scene and the north main line reopen by 8 o'clock.
Fairfield plans two underground railway crossings to reduce grade crossing dangers. The city council passed ordinances for a Burlington crossing at Second street and a Rock Island crossing at West Burlington street. State approval and federal post office and church developments on North Second street boost the project’s significance.
The case against F. A. Poland of Des Moines township was dropped in Justice D. B. Wilson's court this afternoon after a morning of witness testimony about a family misunderstanding over who would attend the Fourth of July celebration at Eldon. Jurors Lew Van Nostrand Joe Hickenbottom Wm Linder Wm Moorman and Jacob Greber heard the matter before the state requested dismissal.
Mr and Mrs E N Gentry hosted the 500 Club last night at their West Burlington home with prize awarded to Mr and Mrs Wayne Harris. Arthur Johnson of Lockridge hosted Sunday dinner for Wesley Erickson of Colorado and Miss Mabel Erickson recently returned from overseas service. The W R C meets tomorrow evening with all members urged to attend. Neighboring Mrs Raymond Holgate’s friends visit nine miles northwest of the city. attendees include Miss Cora Davis and many named locals.
July 16 report from Washington notes wrecking on the old academy on East Main will start this week while the new 150000 dollar hotel rises on a prime street. The hotel is expected to attract lease offers from national companies. The new high school is nearing completion for fall opening and remodeling plans for Milwaukee station into a union station are discussed with C B and Q and Milwaukee alignment likely.
Camp Dodge, July 16. The oldest man discharged at Camp Dodge was General Lincoln of Ames. He is a hero of three wars and began in the rebellion era as a Confederate army officer. He served forty years with the national guard and led military affairs at the state college in Ames. His son Col. Charles 8 Lincoln was chief of staff in the Eighty‑eighth division and later joined the AEF general staff at Chaumont.
Davie Diggins who wrestles in Japanese style will form a wrestling class in the city. He will be at the Fairfield Hotel Saturday afternoon and on evenings after six oclock to discuss enrollment and demonstrate holds.
Representatives of four local Sunday Schools met to arrange a six to eight week series of games starting July 22. Lutheran Mission Methodist and Presbyterian churches will be represented. A published schedule will follow in a few days.
Last week from Hedrick to Fairfield. They will make their home at 100 East Adams street. Mr. Bowers has been one of Hedrick's leading real estate men for the past several years. He is not an entire stranger in Jefferson county having been raised four miles southwest of Libertyville. The family expect to make Fairfield their future home and Mr. Bowers will continue his business.
Miss Vera McCleary is spending the afternoon at her home near Libertyville. Neighbors report a quiet day with no incidents to note.
Mrs. A Beb Goodwin left for Mount Pleasant to visit relatives. Grace Herman left for a few days with relatives in Ottumwa. Emma Literal of Brighton visited en route to Batavia. Vada Beauvel returned to Ottumwa after visiting the J. L. Freeman home. Sadie and Susan Reeder of Lockridge shopped in town. Mildred Walker of Batavia arrived for a visit with Nellie Sherman. Mrs H. B. Shultz spent the afternoon in Ottumwa. F D Kerrick went to Libertyville on business. Miss Francis Spence returned home from Centerville. Mrs Dillon Turney and daughter Kathryn shopped in Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs W C Turner, guests at the L V Codler home, left for Dallas City.
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