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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

6

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HONOR OLD GLORY FLAG DAY APPEAL TODAY

The piece urges nationwide observance of Flag Day highlighting its unique meaning to Americans and calls for the flag to be celebrated not only on the day but every day and every minute. It emphasizes constant homage to the flag as a symbol of national unity.

Annual Home-Coming at Ebenezer Church June 16

The Ebenezer church plans its annual Home-Coming on Sunday June 16. A forenoon church service precedes a noon picnic dinner and an afternoon program with a guest speaker. Three flags will be raised including the Christian, the Stars and Stripes, and Cedar township Service flag. All former members and friends are invited to attend.

Ebeneezer Church Cedar Township Ebeneezer

Cashier Locked In Bank as Burglars Take 6200

C E Tucker cashier of Moravia State and Saving bank Centerville Iowa was bound and gagged in the vault all night. Bank opened revealed $6200 missing. Employees freed him. no clue to burglars.

Centerville Moravia State and Saving Bank C. E. Tucker

League Baseball Standings and Results Update

National League results show New York 3 Chicago 6 and Boston 2 Pittsburgh 3 in nine innings. American League notes Chicago 4 Boston 1, Detroit 1 Philadelphia 8, Cleveland 4, New York 9 St Louis 4, Washington 2. Associated standings list Columbus 4 Minnesota 1 and St Paul 6 Louisville 2 Indianapolis 4 Milwaukee 2, Toledo 0 Kansas City 5. Harrison Truesdale departs today for a new home in Minnesota.

New York Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Perez Ovie Geis Cincinnati Pittsburg Philadelphia Aly Bt. Louis Wastiicton Philadelpha Detroit Columbus Kansas City Milwau Louisville Tadianapolia Pratt Minnteapolis Toledo Liu

Notice for coal furnishing bid for 1918 19 period

Notice states bids for furnishing coal for the seaton of 1918 1019 to be received at the County Auditor Tur ner s office by 1 P M Monday July two coal allocated to the Court house jail and County Hospital to be weighed over the city scale coal for the County Home F O B Libertyville and lists fabrics and prices from The Drake Clo Co 661

Turner F. O. B. Libertyville

Republican State Convention Set for July 10 in Des Moines

Des Moines June 12 The Republican State Central committee issued the call for the state convention to be held on Wednesday July 10. Governor W L Harding to serve as Temporary Chairman and keynote speaker with Horace Carter of Corydon named Permanent Chairman. Over 1600 delegates expected, based on the governor race vote. County and other party conventions will follow the June 28 primary.

Des Moines Republican State Central Committee W. L. Harding Horace Carter Corydon Harding Iowa

Iowa G A R Holds 44th Annual Meeting

Des Moines reports Iowa members of the grand army of the republic gathering for the forty fourth encampment. More than a thousand veterans expected with eight thousand total attendance including women’s relief corps and daughters of veterans. Orland Sommers of Indiana spoke as commander in chief with Governor Harding present and Camp Dodge troops planned for Wednesday parade.

Des Moines Iowa Grand Army of the Republic Women’s Relief Corps State Organization of Ladies of the G. A. R. and Sons and Daughters of Veterans Camp Dodge Boys In Blue Orlando Sommers Indiana Governor Harding J. L. Farrington Iowa Falls Louis Knaff Ellen Tarbox Ladies Laura Berger Cedar Rapids

First Family Reunion Since the Civil War at New London

After 53 years apart Wesley Rhodes of Dechord Tennessee visits his sister Mrs Daniel Campbell in New London and his brothers Newton and Milton Rhodes of Mr Pleasant. Rhodes left Henry county in 1865 for the west, later settling in Tennessee. Word arrives of F W Tracy’s serious injury in Los Angeles shipyard. A job ad seeks five men and teams to haul coal. Cool Weather Apparel advertised at Drake Clothing Co with address East Side 661.

New London Wesley Rhodes Dechord Tenn Daniel Campbell Newton Milton Rhodes Pleasant Rhodes Henry County West Montana Tennessee Luy W.S Marion Tracy F. W. Tracy Los Angeles Cal Carl Stanford

Society News and Local Marriages Highlight Page

Los Angeles papers note the marriage of John W. McFarrige to Lucy McClain, with McClain formerly from Fairfield. The D A R picnic and Pang Day events are set for North Court street. Rebekah lodge members host a farewell for Mrs. Henry Pierson with a silver tray gift. Marriage announcements include Miss Marah Hilleary and W D Koons of Camp Dodge in Ottumwa, with Hilleary a New London alumna and Knox College music student. Koons serves in the Camp Dodge quartermaster's department. Mrs Koons will relocate to Des Moines.

Los Angeles John W. McFarrige Lucy McClain McClain Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No. 96 Henry Pierson Koons Marah Hilleary W. D. Koons Camp Dodge Ottumwa R. W. Hilleary New London

Epworth League Opens Convention Here Tomorrow

The Epworth League Institute Convention in Burlington runs June 13 to 16 at the Methodist church with about 100 visiting delegates. Programs include lectures by Dr Schell and Bishop Lewis, classes led by Dr Shook and Rev W R Keesey, and services by Rev Fred C Edwards and Rev Thomas Osborn D D.

Epworth League Institute Schell Shook F. E. Day W. R. Keesey Dan B. Brummitt Epworth League Herald Maude A. King Des Moines Bishop Lewis Shanghai China Fred C. Edwards Keokuk Kingdom T. F. Cooke Burlington Iowa Thomas Osborn D. D

Time of Mr Koon's Stay at Camp Dodge

The fragment notes the time of Mr Koon's stay at Camp Dodge, a detail indicating his residence period or service location during a historical period.

Mr. Koon Camp Dodge

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Harrison Truesdale Minnesota W. S Drake Clo, Co Clyde Bell U. S. Samuelson U. S. Ritchey Dee R. C. Leggett J. B. Trent Fred McElwee Heheen A. C. Turner Dee Sanford Zeigler George M. Ballee R. H. Spence Neibert Reed Dr. W. Conner E. M. Blough C. E. Ristine W.S G. A R UY W Drake Clothing Co East Side Com Harley Hoops North Court Street Epworth League Palm Beach Richardson Howr Co Manhattan M. H. Cuddy
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