Life of Josiah Garmoe Funeral Held in Fairfield
Josiah Garmoe born January 1835 near McConnelsburg Pennsylvania died June 3 1918 at age 83 he lived on farms near Richwoods and Fairfield and was a longtime member of First Methodist Church Fairfield His wives Hannah Gift and Ruth Eckles preceded him and he leaves children William D James D Adda and Mrs Charles McPeek plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. He maintained a home for and with his minister and remained devoted to family.
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Josiah Garmoe
First Methodist Church
McConnelsburg
Pennsylvania
Iown
Richwoods
Hendricks Farm
Hannah Jane Gift
William D
James D
Charles McPeek
Ruth Eckles
Adda Garmoe
Fairfield
America
LaFayette
DeGarmeaux
Lawrence
Isaac
Jacob
Andrew
George
Jemima Ruble
Catherine Fryman
Elizabeth Cooper
Salem
Iowa
Margaret McMurray
Burlington
McMurray
Wesley
Mary Fryman
Grand- Fryman
Grand- Rapids
Carl E. Garmoe
Arlo McPeek
Ota May McPeek
Dolliver McPeek
Ruth BE. Garmoe
Virginia L. Garmoe
Cedar Rapids
Garmoe
Methodist Church
Upper Richwoods
Old Zion Church
Fairbanks Near Death in Critical Condition
Fairbanks former vice president Charles W. Fairbanks lay in critical condition as his physician Dr. J A McDonald warned death might come within hours after a relapse last Saturday described as an apoplexy. The report from Indianapolis noted the severity of his illness and imminent danger.
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Tidianapolis
Charles W. Eairbanks
United States
J. A. McDonald
Huns to Spare Dutch Ships
The Hague reports German authorities have granted safe-conducts for the steamers Zijidijk and Veertor. They will sail for the United States next Tuesday under an arrangement allowing U.S. ports to permit ships of similar tonnage to depart for Holland with grain and flour, provided equivalent ships proceed to the United States.
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The
Hague
Zijidijk
Veertor
United States
Holland
Statewide Campaign Expense Filing Rules for Primary Candidates
Each candidate must file within ten days after the primary a sworn statement of all funds and property used to aid nomination or election. For municipal or county offices file with the County Auditor. for state or multi county offices file with the Secretary of State. Include dates, sources, and disbursements.
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Secretary of State
Peron
Jefferson County Men Register for Service Today
Despite bad weather a large portion of Jefferson County men reached their twenty first birthday since June 5 1918 and registered at the Court House. By 3 pm over ninety had signed up and it is expected a little over 100 more will register before closing time. Buy W S Journal Classified Acts bring results.
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Court House
Local church groups hold meetings and wedding notices
ee RR and the Ladies Aid of the First English Lutheran meet at Mrs. Lundquist's home on Friday at 2 00 pm assisted by the Misses Heaton. Dollie Huffman and Frank Rizor wed at the Christian parsonage with families present. The Winners Bible Class plans a gathering at Stella Heaton's East Adams street home. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society plans a Thursday meeting at the Anton Carlson home. Mrs. O M Drummone hosted the South Side Bridge club at a West Washington luncheon. Relatives honor Miss Ella Cassel with a bridal shower at Mrs. Geo Stephenson's on South Second street for her marriage to Henry Swanson of Aberdeen.
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First English Lutheran Church
F. W. Lundquist
South Fourth Street
Dollie Huffman
Frank Rizer
Christian Parsonage
R. H. Polly
W. E. Jaques
Walter Rizor
First Lutheran Church
Stella Heaton
East Adams Street
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
English Lutheran Church
Anton Carlson
O. M. Drummone
South Side Bridge Club
West Washington Street
Ella Cassel
Geo. Stephenson
South Second Street
Henry Swanson
Aberdeen
South Dakota
New U. S. Warship Record
The United States Destroyer Ward was successfully launched at Mare Island Navy Yard California. This launch occurred 174% days after its keel laying, marking a milestone in naval production during the period.
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Mare Island
Washington
United States
Ward
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Low Railroad Rate Set for G A R Encampment
Old soldiers to Des Moines receive two cent per mile railroad rate under certificate plan from June 9 to June 15 for the G A R convention. Women’s Relief Corps and sons and daughters of veterans eligible. Des Moines hosts the encampment, with veterans marching in parade, not by auto. state Commander Dr. Chase urges hospitality.
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Jia
Des Moines
Women’s Relief Corps
G. A. R and Sons and Daughters of Veterans
Chase
State Department
Record through shipyard speeds keel to launch milestone
Keel was laid and a 830 foot cargo vessel began assembly at New York Ship Building Company Camden New Jersey. A new coordinated effort with 400 workers around the clock aimed to reach 84 percent completion in 27 days and expected completion within a month after keel laying.
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Cearest
New York Ship Building Company
Camden
N. J
Sharpe Remains Quartermaster General But Moves Command
Maj. Gen Henry G Sharpe removed as head of the Army quartermaster corps is reassigned to command the southeastern department with headquarters at Charleston S C He relinquished control of the quartermaster department last winter when Maj Gen George W Goethals took charge but his title as quartermaster general remains in question No final announcement on who will assume the title of quartermaster general or if Gen Robert E Wood will take over is made in this report Read the Daily Journal.
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Washington
Henry G. Sharpe
Quartermaster Corps
Army
Southeastern Depirment
Charleston
Quartermaster Department
George W. Goethals
Sharpe
General Goethals
Robert E. Wood
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HUNS
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Bay
U. S
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Southeastern Department
Daily Journal
Fairfield Business College
Junkin
Roth & CO
the Store OF Quality
John T. Davis
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
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