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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1918

Page

4

Death of Prof James Williamson in California

Prof James William Williamson former superintendent of schools in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol died Tuesday in Mid-Wieten California after a sudden apoplexy. Survived by widow two daughters Lucile and Mrs Earl Cheney and son Paul Williamson a Stanford student. Funeral to be handled by the Sabastopol Masonic lodge. he was a Knight Templar and former Grand Prelate of Idaho Grand Commandery.

James Williamsson Parsons College Mid- Wieten California Santa Rosa James E. Williamson Sen Rosa Mid- Wieton Lake County Williamson Sebastopol Naps Hopeland Earl Cheney Lucile Williamson Paul Williamson Stanford University Masonic Lodge of Sabastopol Idaho

Pupils Recital Tonight at Prof Moorhead Studio

Recital by piano pupils under Miss Frances Huntchison Beiwser at eight o clock in Moorhead studio. Names include Kohler, Deliz, Solliers, Ziotin, Krogmann, Mildeed Parcell, Remus, Grant, Behaefer, Ward, Lowrey, Zillman, Zillman, Wagner, and many others performing varied works.

Mavrine Deliz Solliers Mareh Schumann Ziotin Ans - Kohler Kohler Agelone Siskensons Grant Behaefer Wiltha Ward Walts Fiewer Fatries Crosby Qladyy Ffarry Dennee Zelda Lowrey Woderne Demnee

Won't Raise Rail Fare Tax

The House ware and ipomas committee considered a 28 000 000 000 revenue bill and tentatively decided against lowering the present passenger and freight tax on railroads and opposed increasing the tax on telephone messages. No agreement was reached on pipeline, export rates or other issues. It was tentatively decided not to tax transportation of soldiers or officers in uniform, whether on duty or furlough.

Washington Houseware and Ipomas Committee

American naval buildup noted at London luncheon

Sir Eric Geddes and Mr Roosevelt promise rapid growth of American warships based on this side. In Rome rationing starts with sugar and oil, with registries opening at shops. Bread macaroni rice and charcoal already rationed and enforced.

London Eric Geddes The Admiralty Roosevelt Rome

Local Lad Becomes Military Instructor at Culver

Maurice Fryer son of Mr and Mrs O F Fryer left last evening for Culver Ind where he has been given a place on the faculty of Culver Military academy He is a graduate of Culver in the class of 1917 and has accepted the position of instructor in Military Science and left at once to assist in the work of the Summer school now in session.

Maurice Fryer O. F Fryer Culver Ind Culver Military Academy Fryer

Methodist Conference Held Tomorrow

The Fourth Quarterly Conference for this conference year will be held at First Methodist Church Thursday evening August 1 at eight o clock Dr KE J Shook the District Superintendent will preside and reports from church societies will be received with new officers elected for the new year All members trustees stewards Sunday school superintendents Epworth League President and ladies societies presidents urged to attend.

First Methodist J. Shook Epworth League

Changes in Insignia: Army of United States Designation

Washington reports a new war department plan eliminating separate regular, National Army, and National Guard distinctions. All forces will be designated as numerical units of the Army of the United States with only expeditionary forces in France Italy and the far east remaining as divisions. General March will command the army while broader regimentation comes from the secretary of war or the president.

Army of United Washington National Army Army of the United States Baker General Staff France Italy Far East Marchi Secretary of War Commmon United States Army and Navy General Pershing Murch Termelubierys Ceneryl Bliss Arverien Versalll L. S

For Sale items and auto bargains in Jefferson County

A People’s column lists various for sale notices including a 1914 Ford Touring car at $75, tomatoes 3 cents a pound and corn 15 cents per dozen, a 62 acre Jefferson County farm 114 miles from Libertyville with favorable terms, an eight year old mare with harness, several used Ford models with prices around $375 to $475, a Dodge five passenger touring car, and a one ton truck with farm bed. Also Missouri land offering farms from $25 to $85 per acre in 40 to 240 acre tracts. Contact details include C. W. Rains, Mrs. J. R. Spray, and JONES AUTO CO. in Washington Iowa.

Star Garage Jefferson Co Libertyville C. W. Rains J. R. Spray Jefferson Street Ford Oak Cie Atti Dodge Bros Jones Auto CO Washington Iowa Standard Oil Missouri R, White & Son Macon

Divorce Petition Filed in Jefferson County Court

The District Court of Jefferson County Iowa holds a petition by Fred J. Aldrich against Vi Helen Aldrich declaring them husband and wife and alleging desertion for over two years seeking divorce and general relief. Defendants must answer by the start of the next term or a default judgment will be entered. Attorney W F Kopp represents the plaintiff.

Jefferson County Lowa Fred J. Aldrich Helen Aldrich District Court Iowa Hue Court House Fairfield

In Memoriam Elmer C Anderson Remembrance

In fond remembrance of my husband Elmer C Anderson who died July 31 1917. The writer notes daily sorrow not yet healed, while friends may think the wound has closed. An intimate memorial expressing enduring grief.

Elmer C. Anderson

Going Away Duds for Men and Boys at The Drake

The Drake Clothing Co offers head to toe outfits for men and boys including suits coats and accessories. Shoppers find coordinated ensembles and practical fare for travel and occasions with central city location and known brands.

The Drake Clothing Co

Classified Ads Offer Rent or Trade Solutions

Readable ad line promotes renting or trading options to yield results, urging readers to use classified listings for practical exchanges and household needs.

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James Williams Omar Zillman Wae Givpay Gfe Oelindas I. Tohm Paulie Shite Vales Lee Supplies Bochmann Worothy Richard Collins Hevauk Wagner Aniuman Smith T the Fireny Rae Oop Taleos Miusig Biever Grovow Huse U. S Methodist Hut People’s Column Oliver Brandall Tribune West Side POR Frank Berard East Burlington Street W. F. Kopp Ruby Journal Office Memoriam Frank’s Orchestra Franklin Farnum Toma E A the Ake Eas Wis U.S.M War Industries Board Washington, D. C Faifield
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