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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

4

Inter S. S. League Week Plans and Odd Ball Exhibition

The league schedules no game tonight with missions vs United Presbyterian on Thursday and Presbyterians vs A. M. E. Friday at 6 30 p m. A lean big hit column shows M E church basing 15 runs on four hits as Eastside squad allows one, with Williams removed early and Coffman taking over. The piece ends with a note on an odd field exhibition at League Park last night.

Mission United Presbyterian Presbyterians League Park Eastside M. E Williams Coffman

Baseball Scores and Pitching Recap from Wednesday

The writeup lists games with scores and pitchers: Boston beat New York 4 to 0 with Schupp and Rariden on the mound. Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 12 to 4 behind Cadore and Meyers. Cincinnati lost to Chicago 2 to 6 with Vaughn and Wilson. Cincinnati tied Chicago 6 to 11 at night as Eller and Clark and Wingo pitched. St Louis beat Pittsburgh 7 to 13 with Jacobus and Wagner. Darkness halted play after six innings.

Boston New York Schupp Rariden Rudolph Nehf Barnes and Gowdy Philadelphia Brooklyn Cadore Meyers Oeschner Fittery Killifer Burns Cincinnati Chicago Vaughn Wilson Eller Clark Wingo Sprand Aldridge Prendergast Elliott St. Louis Pittsburgh Jacobus W. Wagner Meadows Gonzales Fleven

Washington Detroit game score and pitching line

American League notes show Washington at Detroit with scores 6 to 5 and 2 to 0. Pitchers James Covaleskie Stanage and Washington duo Johnson Ainsmith are listed in the box score.

Washington Detroit James Covaleskie Stanage Johnson Ainsmith

Clarridge Funeral Held in Libertyville

Funeral services for E. J. Clarridge were conducted at the Libertyville Methodist church at 10:30 a m with Rev E W Stodghill officiating. Interment followed in Fell cemetery. Edmond John Cirridge born in Ohio October 2 1844 died Davenport June 17 1917. He married Sarah Clinkinbeard August 5 1867 and they had son O J Clarridge of Davenport. Surviving relatives include his son and wife two grandchildren sister Mrs Mary Gumre Libertyville and brother James Clarridge Ottumwa. He joined the Methodist church as a young man and was known as a faithful father and friend.

E. J. Clarridge Libertyville E. W. Stodghill Fell Edmond John Cirridge Ohio Davenport Iowa Sarah Clinkinbeard O. J. Clarridge Mary Gumre James Clarridge Ottumwa Methodist Church

Company M Beats Company G at Ottumwa Score 9 to

Company M baseball team defeated a Co G squad at Ottumwa early this week by 9 to ?. Capt W C Smith pitched for the M boys. It was their third game of the season with two wins and one loss, and the team is energized by these matches as a break from routine drill duties.

Company M Co. G Ottumwa W. C. Smith

Two Horses Recovered After Theft Suspect Flight

Deputy Sheriff Randall followed alerts from Sheriff Shepher to locate a large black team reported stolen near Rome. The team was found returned home after a night’s pursuit, apparently driven hard before being released. Miss Helen Osborn, daughter of Dr and Mrs Thomas Osborn, left for Boston to visit relatives this summer via Niagara.

M. S. Randall Shepherd Mt. Pleasant Rome Helen Osborn Thomas Osborn Boston Mass Big City Niagara

New American Unit Arrives in France

An American ambulance detachment of 250 persons has landed at a French port. W. K. Vanderbilt of New York also crossed on the same liner, arriving in the same voyage.

Aris W. K. Vanderbilt New York

Inspector Breaks Neck in Keokuk Wagon Fall

Keokuk Iowa June 20 Charles Vo afner city sidewalk inspector sustained a broken neck when he fell from a wagon.

Keokuk Charles Voafner

Survived War Dies on Farm Near Duluth

Paul Spitaels thirty four after long trench service in Belgium was killed on a farm near Duluth Minnesota when he fell from a load of manure. He had survived the trenches of Belgium.

Duluth Minn Belgium Paul Spitaels Here

Laura McCleary and Perry Harper Wed Quiet Union

Laura Alice McCleary of Fairfield and Perry C. Harper of Fairfield were married last evening in a quiet ceremony at the Christian church parsonage conducted by Rev. R. H. Polly. Only Mrs. Elmer Forney attended with the couple.

Laura Alice McCleary Perry C. Harper Fairfield Christian Church Parsonage R. H. Polly Elmer Forney

For Sale Classified Picks Up Items From Local Ads

A gas plate and small kitchen table are offered for sale with contact numbers. Chickens of various ages available with a weight around one half pound. A nearly new cook stove with pipe and oven is listed. A store suitable for laundry use is offered and typewriters including Remington Monarch and L C Smith models are advertised with deep discounts from manufacturers, plus a five day trial and catalogue.

J. H. Frush East Lowe Street Typewriters Remingtons Monarchs L. C. Smiths Royals Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co Inec South Dearborn, Street Chicago Ill

Wanted Ad Looks for Helpers and Gear in Local Paper

Two girls at once sought in person at Fairfield Steam Laundry. A secondhand tent up to 10x12 is wanted by mail with address labeled Tent care Journal 856.

Fairfield Steam Laundry

Lost and Found notices from Fairfield Iowa area

FOUND On South Second street an auto crank. Owner may have the same by paying for this advertisement. 858 LOST On the Blue Grass road between Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant one 35x44 Standard Four tire mounted on rim. E. Turney Fairfield Iowa 851 Poi

South Second Street Blue Grass Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Rim E. Turney Iowa

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Sport Chatter INTER Methodist Christian H. Randall Hoover Old Ae Coffman Pedrick of Yount Eere Jacobs George Laughridge Garber Williams P Bates Crail H E Christian Oo Bates Carey National League Ww. T. Pet. Wol N. Y Phil Trust Chi Brook Pitts W. L. Pet W. L. Pet. Chi Det Best St. L Wash Clarridge Laura McCleary the Square West Stone Street Myers Grocery Co Orpheum Tonight Orpheum Orchestra Mme. Petrova Metro Genevieve Hamper Frank D. Kerrick Embalmer & Funeral Director Iowa State Savings Bank Pure Life Insurance National Life Assn Des Moines W. B. Parrett James F. Wilson Jr Agts Fairfield, Ia
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