Local residents on varied business and social trips
Messrs. Al King T R McClain and John Axelson drive to Keosauqua on business. L O Pollock of Sigourney heads to Mt Pleasant. Mrs Willard Kisling and two children visit in the city. W E Richardson recovers at home after appendicitis operation. R H Munro leaves for Stuttgart Ark. Frances Russell of Libertyville visits friends. Mrs Mike Melton of Burlington visits sister Mrs Horace Todd. Mrs Cliff Strong and daughter Virginia stay with Henry and Willis Strong. Dorothy Bogle and brother return to Bonaparte. A Lear sidelined by rheumatism. Louise B White of Omaha visits Mrs N C Anstead. James Delp visiting Davenport. Nellie Kirkpatrick visits Creston. Clay Breneman returns from Montana trip. Frances Hutchison returns from Northwestern. Rollin Wilson of Cedar Rapids visits J E Wilson and J C Bradshaw. Mrs Frank Pearson of Eldon visits her mother. H T Grisson returns from Missouri. Richwoods Salina canning demos to be held at Salina hall. Elizabeth Harris and daughter Margaret visit Kansas City. Local youths harass livestock at Gage’s pasture. authorities to be informed. Albert Troxell and daughters Edna Elizabeth of Arlington and Mrs Charles Walker of Chicago visit Elizabeth Heaton. Fred Whitaker and daughter from Lincoln called by father W W Whitaker’s illness. M G Williams to visit Kirksville Mo. Marion Johnson and family to Chicago. New baby girl born to Clyde and wife. B F Tabor to direct Kaaba Temple Shrine Band at Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Melton
Burlington
Horace Todd
Cliff Strong
Virginia
Henry Offman
Willis N. Strong
Dorothy Bogle
Little Brother
Bonaparte
C. S. Bogle
A. Lear
West Hempstead
Louise B. White
Omaha
Neb
N. C. Anstead
James Delp
Davenport
Nellie Kirkpatrick
Creston
M. F. Black
Death of W. W. Whitaker Prominent Jefferson County Resident
W. W. Whitaker died last night at Jefferson County Hospital after a five week illness mainly due to old age. Born in Leeds England on March 15 1841 he came to the United States as a boy and moved to Jefferson County in 1868. He married Sarah Jane Laughlin on February 24 1869 and left children across several states. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p m from the W. Ball home with Rev Campbell of Cross Lanes church in charge and interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Whitaker
Jefferson County Hospital
Mr. Whitaker
Jefferson County
Leeds
Eng
George
Jane Whitaker
Sarah Jane Laughlin
George H
Bend, Ore
Fred R
Lincoln, Neb
Margaret J. Black
Hale Center
Texas
Faith Stucker
New London
Benj
John
Cushing
Wis
Jessie B. Donavan
Arthur
Willard
Fairfield
Nellie
George F. Whitaker
Detroit
Mich
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Theo. W. Ball
Campbell
Cross Lanes Church
Evergreen Cemetery
For Sale and Wanted Classified Item Teasers
A collage of local classifieds lists pets goods services and job asks from Boston area entries. The notes include a dog for sale with contact phone and a variety of household items such as rockers couches stoves and a washer with owners addresses and trade terms.
Carnival at Presbyterian Church Boosts Conference Delegates
The Christian Endeavor society invites attendance at the church Carnival this evening at the Presbyterian church to support sending delegates to the Storm Lake Conference. Admission is free at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Storm Lake
Presbyterian Church
Officers' Second Training Camp Recruiting in Fairfield
Special notice announces recruiting for officers second training camp in Fairfield through July 15 1917. Camp located at Fort Riley Kansas. For application blanks see Rollin J Wilson at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fort Riley
Kansas
Rollin J. Wilson
Fairfield Brick & Tile Co Builds Stock of Building Blocks
Fairfield firm announces a full supply of building blocks on hand as of now. E. M. Neiswanger, prep. So3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Brick & Tile Co
E. M. Neiswanger
For Rent Double House Near Square
Rental notice lists a two unit home four blocks from the square with contact phone numbers 1314 and 4409. Property at 791. Interested parties urged to call for details and availability.
Red Cross Message Calls for Home Front Support
The Red Cross column urges Americans to contribute at home since not all can serve at the front. It frames service as humanity in action and invites readers to do their part locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Red Cross
Red Cross drive shapes hospital supply work in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Red Cross campaign grows as Mrs. Frank Fourt leads hospital supplies and classifications for fixed boxes. Volunteers form knitting and sewing classes after July subscription drive to prepare uniforms. Local and county clubs pledge aid with linen drives and nursing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jefferson County
Frank Fourt
Washington, D. C
James Carroll Frazer
16Th Street
Northwest
Navy League
Ladies’ Home Journal
Frank Boies
Fairfield
Henry Pickard
East Pleasant Plain
O. B. Myers
Packwood
C. E. Neukirk
Batavia
Frank Glotfelty
Libertyville
Gladys Bankhead
Lockridge
Ada B. F. Parsons
Cedar Township
Adam Linn
Walnut Township
Epworth League Stages Play In His Steps
Last evening the Epworth League of the First Methodist church presented the play In His Steps to a full Libertyville church. Every seat was filled and over $50 was realized. The Big Sister's Class sponsored the event and Fairfield visitors were praised for their entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
The
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Libertyville
Fairfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anita
Messrs. al. King
T. R. McClain
John Axelson
Keosauqua
L. O. Pollock
Sigourney
Mt. Pleasant
Willard Kisling
Stockport
Willis Smutz
Mary Loofbourrow
W. E. Richardson
North Third Street
R. H. Munro
Stuttgart
Ark
Frances Russell
City
Clay Breneman
Hinsdale
Butte
Montana
Frances Hutchison
Northwestern University
Stanley Hall
Minneapolis
Minn
Rollin Wilson
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Wilson
J. C. Bradshaw
Homes
Frank Pearson
Eldon
T. L. Workman
H. T. Grisson
Missouri
Salina
Salina Hall
Elizabeth Harris
Miss Margaret
Kansas City, Mo
Gage’s
Albert Troxell
Edna and
Elizabeth
Arlington
Charles Walker
Chicago
Elizabeth Heaton
Adams Street
Fred Whitaker
M. G. Williams
Kirksville
Marion Johnson
J. M. Johnson
J. W. Flint
Paul
Clyde Bell
B. F. Tabor
Fairfield Iowa
People's
Boston
A. W. Rakow
West
Washington Street
J. H. Frush
East
Lowe Street
Typewriters
Remingtons
Monarchs
L. C. Smiths
Royals
Ask the Journal
American Writing Machine Co., Inc
South Dearborn, Street
Ill
Green House
Montgomery Green House
Fairfield Steam Laundry
the Square
Stone Street
Myers Grocery Co
South Second Street
Ment
Blue Grass
Rm. E. Turney
Iowa
Roscoe Thoma
Medical Corp
United States
C.G. Taylor
Frank
Boies, Treas
Fairfield, Sn
Pure Life Insurance
National Life Assn
Des Moines
W. B. Parrett
James F. Wilson Jr
Agts
Gaumer Bros
Stowell
Frank D. Kerrick
Iowa State Savings Bank
Hannah-Clinkinbeard Auto Company
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