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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
2
Local notice announces mail subscriptions must be prepaid and sent via the post office in Fairfield Iowa. It lists pricing and terms for periodical mail orders and emphasizes advance payment for service.
Josiah Garmoe born January 1835 near McConnelsburg Pennsylvania lived on Hendricks farm Richwoods then Fairfield. He married Hannah Gift 1854, had three children, first wife died 1863. Second marriage to Ruth Eckles 1865 produced daughter Adda. Moved to Fairfield area 1867 and later city home. Died June 3 1918 at 83 the funeral held yesterday at First Methodist church.
The condition of former vice president Charles W. Fairbanks was reported as critical in Indianapolis. Attending physician Dr. J. A. Melsonard stated death might be expected within a few hours after a relapse from the apoplexy suffered last Saturday, with details not yet released.
The German authorities grant safe conducts for the steamers Zividijk and Heetor. They will sail for the United States next Tuesday under an arrangement allowing U S ships to load grain and flour in Holland and depart simultaneously with similar tonnage ships to the United States.
Candidates must file sworn statements of election expenses within ten days after primary. Reports must list all money or value disbursed or promised by the candidate or his agents, with dates and recipients. Filing location varies by office: County Auditor for municipal or county seats. Secretary of State for state or multi county elections.
Despite bad weather a large portion of men aged 21 and older registered at the Jefferson County Court House this afternoon. By 3 p.m. over ninety had signed up and officials expect about a hundred more before closing time. Journal Classified Ads note actions yield results.
The Ladies Aid of the First English Lutheran church meets at 205 South Fourth Street with Mrs F W Lundquist hosting and Misses Heaton assisting. The Winners Bible Class plans a gathering at Miss Stella Heaton’s East Adams home. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society sets a meeting at 2 30 at Mrs Anton Carlson's home. A South Side Bridge club luncheon was hosted by Mrs D M Drummont. A bridal shower honored Miss Ells Cassel ahead of her wedding to Henry Swanson of Aberdeen with pink and white decorations and gifts.
The United States destroyer Ward was successfully launched at Mare Island Navy Yard California seven days after its keel laying. The ceremony marked a notable milestone as the new warship enters the fleet amid wartime build up and demonstrates rapid production capacity at Mare Island.
The two cent per mile rate applies to G A R veterans and related groups for the Iowa G A R convention in Des Moines. Tickets good June 9 to 15 on certificate plan. round trips urged. Dr. Chase calls Des Moines residents to host visitors as this may be the last state encampment in the capital and veterans will march in the parade.
A cargo vessel of 23 feet was launched by the New York Building Company of Camden in 27 days. The effort involved 400 men working night and day to advance the project to 54 percent completion with hopes to finish within a month after keel laying.
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Henry G. Sharpe was moved from command of the quartermaster corps to head the southeastern department with headquarters in Charleston. He relinquished the quartermaster duties last winter when Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals assumed charge. it is unclear whether Goethals or Maj. Gen. Robert E. Wood will hold the title of quartermaster general.
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