Parsons College campaign urged for Fairfield and Jefferson County
R Ames Montgomery appeals Fairfield and Jefferson County to meet a conditional $15 000 Bible Department gift for Parsons College urging timely support. He notes strong endowment backing and a national reputation for the college and calls for local subscriptions to seal the offer and boost the institution's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
College Board
Parsons
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Philips Brooks
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Bible Department
R. Ames
Montgomery
For Sale Classified Ads Sparsely Read
A page of classified notices lists two 4x6 foot plate mirrors, a Sun Typewriter with traveling case, and various household items including gas and coal ranges, a refrigerator, dining suite, Hoosier cabinet, sewing machine, and more. Also offered are several houses, a Velie automobile, and rebuilt typewriters with discounts from a Chicago supplier. Contact Journal office or specific numbers for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson's
Sun
Journal
Davenport
West
Burlington Street
P. L. Fulton
J. E. Hickenbottom
EB. G. Myrick
Thoma & Thoma
Remingtons
Monarchs
L. C. Smiths
Royals
Fairfield Receives Two Ammunition Train Companies
Fairfield now hosts two ammunition train outfits, including Company M and Company BE. John Crail led the organization with Jeff Pence, securing fifty volunteers in Des Moines. Adjutant General Logan approved the mission, and Geo Cochran passed the physical to become corporal. The Fairfield groups, including Co BE, are well supplied with meals and quarters, awaiting uniforms and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
France
Iowa
John Crail
Jeff Pence
Des Moines
Logan
Geo. Cochran
Co. BE
Howard Lane
Bemidji Expels 31 1. W. W. Members After Raid
Bemidji Minnesota dispatch reports 31 members of the 1. W. W. and one woman were expelled by about 150 armed citizens. They crowded onto a bound train and left town. Fire Saturday night destroyed the second largest sawmill in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji, Minn
Catholic Ladies Sale At Crail & Brown Market
Catholic Ladies plan a charity sale at Crail and Brown Meat Market Saturday at 9 a m. Proceeds support local sisterhood activities. Beneficiaries and exact items to be announced at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crail & Brown Meat Market
Sheriff Sale in Jefferson County Iowa on August 23 1917
Sheriff Shan Campbell will auction the northwest quarter and west half of the southeast quarter and the north sixty acres of the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 11 Township 73 Range 11 in Jefferson County Iowa. The sale to satisfy a judgment in favor of Jon D. Snider against Jasper N. Lynn and Annie Lynn occurs at 2 pm at the Fairfield Courthouse with cash only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Jon D. Snider
Jasper N. Lynn
Annie Lynn
Fairfield
Shan Campbell
Randall
Prairie Chapel Girls Plan July Food Sale for Church Piano
The Prairie Chapel neighborhood girls announce a food sale on Saturday afternoon July 28 1917 at Crail and Foote market. Proceeds go to Prairie Chapel church to buy a new piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Chapel
Crail & Foote
Prairie Chapel Church
War Department shifts Second Officers Camp site to Fort Snelling
The War Department changes the location for the Second Officers' Training Camps from YOWA Fort Riley to Fort Snelling. Rollin Wilson is named new Branch Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Department
Yowa
Fort Riley
Fort Snelling
Rollin Wilson
Petition to oil city streets filed by property owners
Citizens must sign a petition representing a majority of street property owners to request oiling of a chosen street. Petitions should be filed at the city clerk’s office promptly as directed by Paul Coleson City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Coleson
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Oxford
Frank D. Ward
Robinson
Fairfeld
S. Shaff
Keota
George H. Lee
H. A. Strickling
Chariton
L. E. Whitney
Margaret J. Shriner
Kansas City, Mo
City
Mary M. Raney
Birmingham
L. H. Cook
Salem
John Harver
Rhoda Henry
Mt. Pleasant
Thos. Osborne
Don Richardson
Fremont
Merle Johnson
Messrs
Ernest Peasley
Roy L. Emry
Skunk River
Brighton
Lla Miller
Bertha Freshwater
Ottumwa
Genevieve Ferrer
L'berryville
O. A. Harper
Wellington
Kan
John Harper
William G. Parsons
Omer Coffman
West Grimes Street
Miiam L. Bates
Perlee
Mrv
D. L. Baird
Ainsworth
Gee. Frasher
Washington
Nettie Parsons
Wihna
Lester Chambers
J. H. Taylor
Los Angeles
Calif
Chicago
Berta Hoagland
J. W. VanTassel
Keokuk
St. Louis
Adam Kasowsky
Teresa
Vale Chalmers
Burlington
Florence Kasowsky
C. M. Buchanan
James Buchanan
Oskaloosa
Nellie Kirkpatrick
Fairfield National Park
Battle Creek
Mich
P. C. Hildreth
Central Lake, Mich
Prof. Hildreth
People's
Ammunition Train Company
Bemidji
W. W's
W. A. Boley
Thoma & Fioma
Te Enaat
Iowa Electric Co
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Fairfield Motor Co
East Side
A. V. Frazey Verle
Frazey
A. V. Frazey & Son
Sheriff's Sale
Bucharas
Charles Hisel
Tatoe
Forest City Bottling Works
Avalon Farm
Gaumer Bros
al Mali Ag
Orpheum Orchestra
ART Craft Picture Corp
Mary Pickford
Redwoods
Charles Chaplain
C. G. Taylor
Feglswse
L.L
John T Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Frank
Kerrick
Embalmer & Funeral Director
Iowa State Savings Bank
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