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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
3
Multiple short items report travels and visits of residents, a surgery recovery in Jefferson County, a few on going demonstrations, and upcoming appearances by bands. Notables include Al King, T R McClain, John Axelson, Mrs. Kisling, Mrs. Smutz, Mrs. Loofbourrow, and B F Tabor preparing to direct a Davenport band.
W. W. Whitaker died at Jefferson County Hospital after five weeks of illness. Born in Leeds England in 1841 he moved to Jefferson County as a boy and later married Sarah Jane Laughlin in 1869. Survived by children George H. Bend Ore Fred R. Lincoln Neb Mrs Margaret Black Hale Center Tex Mrs Faith Stucker New London Benj and John Cushing Wis Mrs Jessie Donovan Bend Ore Arthur Willard Fairfield plus brother George F. Whitaker Detroit. Funeral at W Ball home tomorrow at 2:30 in Cross Lanes church fellowship. Interment Evergreen cemetery.
The Christian Endeavor society invites delegates to attend a church carnival at the Presbyterian church this evening. Admission is free at the door.
The notice announces a second training camp for officers to be held in Fairfield at Fort Riley Kansas through July 15 1917. Applications require blanks from Rollin J Wilson Branch Chairman.
Fairfield Brick and Tile Co announces a full stock of building blocks now on hand prepared by E. M. Neiswanger prep SH3.
A collage of sale notices and job ads listing items from a Boston Bulldog dog to furniture appliances and chickens. Also requests for a good boy, a refrigerator, and two girls at Fairfield Steam Laundry with contact details.
LOST On the Blue Grass road between Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant one 35x44 Standard Four are mounted on rm. E. Turney Fairfield Iowa 61 dollars
Mrs. Roscoe Thomas edits a Red Cross column urging Americans to support the war effort from home as soldiers and nurses serve at the front. The piece emphasizes humanity’s side and the need for civilian contribution when not directly in combat.
Mrs. Frank Fourt leads the local hospital supplies committee with aid from J. S. Gaumer Miss Julia Parsons and others. After July subscriptions the group plans bandage making plain sewing and knitting for mufflers wristlets and sleeveless jackets with guidance from Mrs. James Carroll Frazer in Washington.
A large Epworth League audience at the First Methodist church in Libertyville packed every seat for the play In His Steps. The Big Sister's Class organized the event and more than $50 was raised, with Fairfield visitors praised for their entertainment.
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