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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
6
Notice urges subscribers to pay mail subscriptions strictly in advance and reports prompt filing of irregularities in carrier service. Includes telephone contact 23 for reporting issues and mentions a four month period and a manager with small financial figures.
Storm reports from Cairo Illinois and towns in Missouri describe at least ten dead and forty injured Memorial Day. Cairo relayed two deaths at Diehlstadt but communications were unreliable. Granitevile Bonneterre and Bismarck were reported hit with Bonneterre isolated. relief crews moved in as homelesses faced limited hardship.
Army announces Major Beecher B Ray of the Quartermaster Corps is retired for disability with the rank of lieutenant colonel. His withdrawal from active service clears the way for promotions long delayed by the controversy and congressional inquiry that centered on Ray.
In Washington on June 1 the House voted 164 to 144 to recommit the espionage bill with instructions to remove the censorship section. The eliminated provision would have let the President declare what could be published.
Petrograd reports the Caucasus troops have beaten off attacks at several points in Armenia and on the Mesopotamian front. A Berlin dispatch notes German rail traffic will be limited to one fast train daily in each direction and private rolling stock seized to equip state railways.
James P. Hughes has bought the piano stock of the G B Baker store and will meet old friends and patrons at North Main street. He offers an exceptional line of pianos, a complete line of Singer sewing machines, and full supplies for both. Drop in for any needed in his line.
The auditor's office will stay open from 7 to 9 tonight and Saturday night to allow young men to register before June 5. A. Turner, County Auditor.
A ten week piano instruction term begins Monday June 1st. Registration is open at any time for interested students with Jas P Moorhead handling the classes.
A notice invites all Orio guests to an Orio Banquet Court event at the hotel on June 7 at 10 pm. Tickets are priced at 1.25 dollars.
A ten week summer piano term will be offered with registration open at any time. Instructor Iva Seheffel will lead the program for students beginning the course this season.
The F H S class of 1917, hailed as the banner class, graduated in a large ceremony led by speaker John E. Stout Cornell College Mt. Vernon Iowa. Diplomas were presented by Supt A W Crane and Pres Robert F Wilson. Names of graduates span Latin Business Scientific Normal Training courses with many seniors listed.
Mrs. Clara Lehman of Chicago visited Centerville friends after the millinery season. Maurice Fryer returned to Chicago from a brief stay with his parents. Miss Ira Collins left for Culver Indiana to attend Culver Military Academy commencement. Miss Florence Anderson returned home to Packwood after the millinery season. R. McKeen traveled to Trenton Missouri to visit his parents.
Announcement notes the marriage of Horse G. Wisecarver and Miss Edith Lysing of Muscatine in Chicago. Wisecarver is a salesman for the Boston Store in Chicago and the couple will reside there. Lysing formerly stenographed at Turney Wagon Works and has many local friends. In a separate item, the Original Non Siesta Club enjoyed an afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Harry C. Jones on West Briggs Street with music selections on the Edison and refreshments served.
Funeral services for W M Overholser who died yesterday will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from the Methodist church with Rev J W Carson in charge. The services will be at his son's home.
London report shows British casualties for May totaling 5 902 officers and 106 331 men. The figures reflect ongoing combat losses across theaters and were released in official notices.
Company M seeks patriotic automotive volunteers to aid in trips to nearby towns. Recruits will volunteer for single day assignments, and volunteers should contact Lieut. Robert Fulton to join.
Governor Harding yesterday appointed Dr. J. Fred Clarke as a member of the Jefferson County Registration Board to act with Sheriff Campbell and Auditor A. C. Turner. Mrs Jane Mealey of Pleasant Plain visits city for relatives and High School commencement with granddaughter Jessie Emry in the class. Mrs Margaret Helman and Phyllis Greenland of Batavia visit Mrs John Gow. Mrs Fred Fairchild and Miss Fern Werner of Chicago visit Mrs Fred Westerfield.
The city of Fairfield designates June 5 1917 as a legal holiday for Registration Day per Mayor R H Munro. The proclamation elevates civic duties and official observance in local governance.
A two day search failed to yield clues in the kidnapping of Lloyd Keet the 14 month old son of Mr and Mrs J H Keet of Springfield A letter claiming to hold information about the disappearance may have arrived with the child missing during Memorial night as the Keets attended a dance at the Springfield Country Club A reward is offered for information leading to the child's safe return Mr Keet is a prominent local businessman.
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