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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1919

Page

2

Local clubs and gatherings brief notices

Health Club will meet Mrs Williams at her W Washington St home on Wednesday at 3 30 p m All members urged to attend Loyal Berean class hosts at Harlan home 304 East Madigan St Thursday evening Mrs Henry Rider hosts Jolly Workers club Center township tomorrow afternoon at 102 East Briggs Street J A Beck J P Manatrey Harry Medes C D Leggett and Misses Madeline Medes Katherine and Hazel Black depart for Mackinac Island for a two week house party at the Becks summer home Brotherhood Bible Class meets at A K Harper West Grimes Street eight o clock with an interesting program The American Girls club held a picnic at Chautauqua park last evening in honor of Miss Florence James 16 girls present Miss James given a silver spoon Young Women s Auxiliary of the Methodist church entertained last evening at Mrs Lorenzo Heston s West Washington Street Officers elected President Miss Ella Short Vice President Mrs Harry Fulton Treasurer Miss Fern Hewitt Recording Secretary Mrs Florence Wilson Corresponding Secretary Miss E Noble Ball Literature Secretary Mrs Mary Junkin Mite Box Secretary Miss Etta B Stever Secretary of Evangelism Miss Fay

Health Club Henry Rider Jolly Workers Club Center Township East Briggs Street J. A. Beck J. P. Manatrey Harry Medes C. D. Leggett Madeline Medes Katherine Hazel Black Mackinac Island Mrs. Beck Brotherhood Bible Class The Methodist Church A. K. Harper West Grimes Street American Girls Club Chautauqua Park Florence James Burlington Miss James Lorenzo Heston West Washington Street Ella Short Harry Fulton Fern Hewitt Florence Wilson E. Noble Ball Mary Junkin

Darrow to Speak at Fairfield Chautauqua Park June 27

Clarence Darrow, renowned labor advocate and critic of President Wilsons League of Nations, will lecture at Chautauqua Park Fairfield on June 27 in opposition to the league. A proposed joint June 30 discussion with ex President Taft could not be arranged. Large advance seat sales are expected for both speakers.

Clarence Darrow Fairfield Chautauqua Park Darrow Wilson League of Nations America Chautauqua Association Darrow Comes Taft League

Mrs Wm Young Dies After Ill Health at 8:30 P.M.

Mrs Wm Young died yesterday evening at 8 30 at Jefferson County Hospital due to senility. She had been in poor health and was admitted about two weeks ago. Survived by her husband and three stepchildren George Young Ed Young and Mrs Hinkle. Funeral at three o clock tomorrow from the George Young home with Rev H A Mosser presiding. Interment in Evergreen cemetery.

Wm. Young Jefferson County Hospital Young George Young City Ed Young Texas

Funeral of Mrs J F Bennett Held Tomorrow

Mrs J F Bennett died yesterday afternoon at her home over 60 West Burlington Street after a cancer illness. She had been in declining health since earlier this year and was bedbound for about a week. Her husband survives. Friends may view the remains at noon tomorrow. Funeral services will be at 2 pm from the residence, conducted by Rev R H Polly, with burial in Evergreen cemetery.

J. F. Bennett West Burlington Street

Funeral for J. R. Speck This Afternoon

Funeral services for J. R. Speck will be held this afternoon at 4:00 from Frazey's Undertaking parlors with Rev. H. A. Mosser presiding. The body will be laid to rest.

J. R. Speck Frazey H. A. Mosser Evergreen Cemetery

Lawson Hosts Social Hour After Meeting

Secretary Lawson directs the gathering with Mrs Loren zo Heston and Miss Olive Leech as reporters. Following the business meeting a pleasant social hour was enjoyed and tempting refreshments were served for the guests.

Weekend visitors and church meeting in Peoria

Mrs Eva Gaumer Mrs Hal Brown and Mrs Frank Shriner were weekend visitors at Peoria Illinois At the Presbyterian church meeting Wednesday night a recent letter from Herbert E Blair Taiku Korea will be read Dr J B Gaumer who has been suffering from sciatic rheumatism left Saturday for Colfax Springs for treatment

Eva Gaumer Hal Brown Frank Shriner Peoria Ill The Presbyterian Church Herbert E. Blair Taiku Korea Gaumer Colfax Springs

Palm Beach Suits for Men and Boys at Drake Clothing Co

Drake Clothing Co offers Palm Beach suits for men and boys featuring lightweight fabrics and tailored fits. The store promotes summer wardrobes with affordable options in a range of sizes and colors suitable for formal and casual occasions.

Palm Beach Drake Clothing Co

Dressy Trousers for Summer at Drake Clothing Co

Drake Clothing Co offers dressy trousers ideal for summer wear. Lightweight fabrics and tailored fits provide smart options for office or casual occasions. Shoppers can browse a range of colors and sizes, with store hours and contact details listed.

Drake Clothing Co

Sport Shirts for Men and Boys at Drake Clothing Co

Drake Clothing Co offers sport shirts for men and boys in a range of sizes and colors. Casual and durable options available with price lines and fitting guidance for all ages.

Drake Clothing Co

Ricksher Buys Old Slagle Homestead in Fairfield

Dr Charles Ricksher purchases the South Main Street home of Christian W Slagle and plans to make it their future residence. He is a Johns Hopkins trained physician with World War I service and strong Fairfield roots. Local residents praise preservation of the 1851 house and its landmark oaks at Chautauqua Park.

Charles Ricksher Christian W. Slagle South Main St Ricksher Joseph Ricksher Fairfield Johns Hopkins University France Evelyn Smithson Baltimore Maryland Slagle Slagle & Acheson Independent School District of Jefferson County State Fair Association Christian Slagle Chatauqua Park Chautauqua Park

Underwear for hot days at Drake Clothing Co

Silk shirts and other grades offered at Drake Clothing Co featuring a range of undergarments suited for warm weather with various fabrics and styles to suit different preferences and needs.

Drake Clothing Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. A. Harlan R . Lepper Berean Christian Sunday School Harlan East Madigan St Mite Box Etta Stever Miss Fay Sdarrow W. H. Taft William Young Oxfords C.E. Anderson DR. Chas Old Slagle Homestead John T. Davies H. G. Postel Mazela Corn Products Refining Company P. O New York Mazila C Oak New York, U
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