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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

3

Local Briefs From Ottumwa Area

A roundup of New Ottumwa area social visits and moves with Mr and Mrs lists. Notables include Mrs C C Griswold returning to Allerton after visiting, Owen Wilson and Florence Yount obtaining a Fairfield license, and several residents visiting relatives in Keosauqua Glendale Philadelphia and Los Angeles. A marriage license was issued for Perry Harper and Laura McCleary of Fairfield.

Ottumwa Owen Wilson Florence Yount Fairfield Ed. McElderry Los Angeles Cal Philadelphia Penn Perry QO. Harper Laura Alice McCleary

Prize Fish Story From Mt Pleasant Captures 52-Pound Flathead

The Mt Pleasant News reports Earl Nicola a night man at Oakland power station hooked a 52 pound flathead from a power house window at six this morning. He landed the fish after a struggle as the water runs high at 68 inches. Jo k Arthur also landed two 20 pounders and a 19 pounder this morning.

Oakland Earl Nicola Mr. Fish Nicola JnokArthur

Mt Pleasant Woman Visiting Daughter in City

Mrs. J. E. Cornick of Mt Pleas ant is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. C. Gavin.

John Rorick Iowa City E. F E. Rorick C. E. Stubbs Miss Carrie Denver, Colo DD. P. Stubbs Curt Forest Abingdon John JF. Leen Carl Copeland Iowa State University At Mrs Jay Copeland J. E. Cornick Mt. Pleasant C. C. Gavin

Frazey and Son Add Ford Sedan to Undertaking Fleet

A V Frazey and son Verle Fra zey funeral directors have added a Ford sedan to their large undertaker equipment. It will improve service and aid their growing business. They plan changes to their undertaking parlors and will relocate to the North on North Court street exclusively for undertakings.

A. V. Frazey and Son Verle Frazey North Court Street

Funeral of William Despain Held This Afternoon

Funeral services for William Despain were held at his West Jefferson street home with Rev. H A Mosser presiding. He was born 1834 in Green County Kentucky and died Sunday afternoon. Survivors include Rachel Case Despain and many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

William Despain West Jefferson Street H. A. Mosser Presbyterian Church Evergreen Cemetery Green County John Lydia Howell Despain Iowa Henry County Mary Jane Ritchey Despain Rachel Case James Simpson Ft. Madison Isaac Newton Galesburg C. C. Maxwell Burlington Charles Graham Ottumwa George Marshall Springfield D. McIntire Crivity Wisconsin Thomas Jefferson West Burlington Jerry Theodore Peter Joe James Manary Fairfield William Frank Nellie Glendora Ray May George Despain Jamess. Despain Newton Despain George N. Despain Bell Graham Felix Agnes Anna McIntyre Clivity Wis Jerry Despain Gerald Despain Milton Despain New London

Scothorn Buys Foreman Grocery Market on North Fourth

John D. Scothorn has purchased the J. P. Foreman grocery and meat market on North Fourth Street and took possession yesterday. He vows to serve customers with the best possible service and satisfy his many friends and patrons.

John D., Scothorn J. P. Foreman North Fourth Street Scothorn

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Anita Criefs Frank Rhynas Stockport City Wreweer C. C. Griswold Allerton J. J. Welday Harry Johnson Oskaloosa W. E. Johnson Dr. W. Fordyce George M. Ball A. G. Jordan Jefferson County Christine Dorothy Eifilott Glendale Harry Kennedy Pleasant Plain Hilda Whitney Keosauqua Grace McElderry Muskegon, Mich C. A. McMlerry Ada Waston Chicare, Til BE. C. Boyd Dorothy Lake City Minn Charles Glotfelty Birmingham W. R. Keesey Ernest Bailey Council Bluff Tion Donald McElderry C. A. McElderry Alva Workman Council Bluffs Loren White Marguerite Zeigler Mrs. Clair Robinson Harvey Gaumer Detroit Mich Mt. Pleasant News A. V. Frazey & Son WM. Despain Frank S. Boies Trens RED Cross The Christian Endeavor Society J. D. Scothorn Foreman Grocery Cable Lumber Co A. V. Frazey Phoni Frazey D C. G. Taylor Lorse Hannah-Clinkinbeard Auto Company Atnlac Journal of Thursday Evening Gaumer Bros C. E. Anderson Stowell J.W. Oliver & Son Oxfords Roy L. Emiy
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