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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1919
Page
2
Receiver notes unclear sea and date references with scattered numbers and symbols. Reading agency context not recoverable from the fragment. possible mention of rates or prices but no coherent event or names to anchor a summary.
A condensed church directory lists services at Presbyterian, Christian, Lutheran, Methodist, New Chicago Mission, Free Methodist, Christian Science, and Bethel A M E churches. It notes Sunday schools, morning preaching, evening services, special topics, and upcoming series including "The Kingdom Within You" and "The Signs of The Times" with dates and leaders where available.
The Lutherans opened strong, Anspach scoring three times and Bishop adding a later tally as they beat the Presbyterians 6 to 1. Bard credited with the Presbyterians only run in the second, while Woelhaf Noel and Anspach led the Lutheran offense with multiple scoring innings. Attendance 150. Next Tuesday the Lutherans host New Chicago Mission versus the Methodists.
G C Logsdon disposed of his stake in the McClaren and Logsdon firm which owned the former Simpson meat market. He sold his interest to Mandly C Caviness of Afton. The new firm will be McClaren and Caviness, and the change takes effect next Monday.
Paris reports Romania and Serbia receive the bulk of more than a billion francs in indemnity under the near finished Robertan peace terms. Greece to take remaining portion. Bulgarian peace delegation arrival in Paris delayed, stopping over in Lausanne before reaching the city.
London July 26. A strike affecting about a quarter of a million coal miners was seized. An official report after a conference between Premier Lloyd George and the miners federation said an agreement was reached and the government proposition principle was adopted.
The Bethesda church youth group east of the city held an enjoyable ice cream social last evening with many attendees. Refreshments were served and proceeds will go toward their share of the centenary fund.
Mr and Mrs Perry Wright welcomed a baby girl yesterday in what was announced as a joyful family addition. The new arrival joins the Wrights in their hometown, with relatives already celebrating the cheerful event.
Jefferson County prepares for a major August 7 old fashioned picnic on the county home lawn. Planned by the Farm Bureau and Community club, the event will feature a band and a supper after 7 o clock. Captain W E Robb, Sky Pilot of the 168th Infantry, will give an illustrated talk. Robb, a Distinguished Service Cross recipient for heroism near Ourcq, will be joined by local hero Byron Hamilton in Cited bravery at Chateau Thierry area.
Miss Jessie Traxler hosted a gathering at her North Main Street residence in honor of Mrs Elizabeth Wray manager of the Orpheum and Victory theatres who departs next week for Des Moines to take a post as assistant manager of the Adams Theatre company A fountain pen was given as a memento and the guests enjoyed games refreshments and a brief program The occasion followed by the golf picnic at the Club House with a lawn supper and music Mrs L J Marcy chaired the entertainment committee
The Fairfield Chautauqua announces Thavius Band and grand opera company will perform Tuesday August 19 with a 45 piece band ballet chorus and soloists. The program promises variety and strong appeal as the group heads to the Iowa State Fair en route. Dr W R Keesey notes multiple attractions will please audiences on the Fairfield program.
Eldon social notes record Miss Will Baldwin visiting city friends yesterday. Miss Edna Ogden stayed with Miss Jessie Traxler. Corp. Charles Ireland arrived from Camp Dodge with an honorable discharge from overseas service. Miss Mary Chidester departed Thursday to visit sisters Mrs. John Teeter and Mrs. Harry Fair in Chicago Illinois.
Advertisement from Bowers & Son offering a fine acreage close to town in exchange for a modern home. Call to see on Monday for details and terms.
Statement by 658-25 G. C. Logedon that the writer has disposed of interest in McClain & Logsdon meat shop and requests all accounts be settled promptly. contact 658-25 G. C. Logedon.
The Chautauqua Strong a Way program in Rock Island details a Sunday lineup featuring Dr. W H Blanke as guest speaker, with Bacon family musicians performing pieces by MacDowell Chopin and Schumann. An evening session includes Rachmaninoff and Beethoven pieces. Season tickets should be in stores soon and booklets distributed next Monday, with a lot sale planned for Wednesday at BE F Simmons office.
William Beradshaw, a colored man, was arrested in Brighton yesterday on a charge of stealing junk from the Fairfield Iron and Metal Company. He was later released by the authorities there with no further action taken at this time.
Washington July 26 Every dollar of loans and credits advanced by the United States to foreign countries including Russia is protected by securities and will be paid in full. R C Leffingwell secretary of the treasury told the house committee on expenditures in the state department. He denied suggestions of loan cancellations by service-country officials. France also denied quarrels over possible default.
Patrick Cudahy of Milwaukee and Cudahy Wisconsin died suddenly from an apoplectic stroke at his Prospect avenue home. He was rated a multimillionaire and retired in 1915, passing executive duties to his son Michael. He later resumed leadership when his sons Michael and John enlisted in the war.
In Fairfield Iowa a board resolution of the Independent School District offers two dwellings on lots immediately west of the High School for public auction to the highest cash bidder. The sale occurs Saturday August 2 1919 at 2 PM on the vessel. Purchasers must remove the buildings and removal timing and terms will be announced at sale.
Land sale advertisement from F. W. Lundquist & Son offering thousands of acres of prime land with timothy and clover, near railroads, markets, schools, and churches at 15 to 35 dollars per acre. Trade options available and discounts on insurance. contact 649-30 and phone 2661.
Seats all full and folks standing for outdoor services on the church lawn Sunday nights tomorrow night. The Baptist church invites attendance to the sermon theme Why I Preach The Second Coming of Christ with the subject announced for the event.
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