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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
6
An unconfirmed rumor from June 3 claims a submarine was captured by an American warship and towed to New York City. The message arrives at the Third Naval District office with scant details and no official confirmation.
Fairfield police nab two suspected con artists Amelia Wright also known as Amelia Moore and Frank Buchanan also known as Frank Brosh with a twelve hundred dollar check that turned out to be worthless. They arrived with a young girl and assessed the Blakely farm before making purchases on bad funds. Sheriff detains the pair awaiting Decatur officers.
Official word states 200000 men will be called to the colors in June. They must report June 24. The camps and assignments remain undecided and the list of apportions is presently withheld.
Paris reported eighteen killed and wounded in a long range bombardment on Corpus Christi, as British raids planned along the French coast. an American destroyer was seen off the east of France amid ongoing naval activity.
Notice states Mr. James P. Moorhead will teach piano for ten weeks this summer starting Monday June 10. Students may register anytime. residence phone 3592 and Studia phone 622, 03.
The article records the marriage of Miss Gladys Foster and Mr Lowell DeGood of Batavia at the Christian church parsonage officiated by Rev R H Polly. It notes upcoming Rowena Circle meeting at Yeoman hall and other society gatherings including White Rose club W C T U OES and historical society events with venue and time details.
Miss Alberta Gibbons director of Physics at the local high school for the past year left Saturday for her home in Metropolis Illinois. Peter H. Fisher and family moved to Iowa City yesterday. Mrs Joseph Bucher has returned from a visit with her son at Beckwith.
Josiah Garmoe a respected city resident died at his home on East Adams street around 9 o'clock this morning from a paralytic stroke suffered Sunday at 2. He was born January 12 1835 in Beford County Penn and later lived near the Wm Hendricks farm before moving into the city. Survived by sister Mrs Margaret McMurry Burlington and three children W D Garmoe Mrs Charles McPeek and Miss Adda Garmoe all of the city. He was a longtime Methodist. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 led by Rev W R Keesey. Burial Evergreen Cemetery.
President Wilson appeals to Fairfield Boy Scouts to aid the census of black walnut trees near Fairfield. Black walnut supplies are vital for war needs especially aircraft propellers and rifle stocks. The government asks Scouts to urge farmers to conserve forests and plant more black walnuts for postwar needs.
The Fairfield stores will close for special occasions only upon action of their association. A business address is given as 605 Buy W. 8. 8. The notice asks readers to declare support against Sunday Shows, suggesting consumer action or protest.
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