Local Births and Visits Highlight County News Card
Local briefs report births at Jefferson County Hospital including Frances Isabella Mc Elderry and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller. Marriage licenses issued to Grace Bottorff and Ed Avery. Numerous visits, travels, and Navy orders noted for residents and relatives in Libertyville Batavia Salem Mt. Pleasant and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McElderry
Jefferson County Hospital
Frances Isabelle
Charles Keller
Helen Rakow
Margaret Price
B. Grinstead
Tedrow
Libertyville
Claude Whitmore
Gertrude Whitmore
Batavia
Adda McClelland
Nebraska
George M. Ball
Grace Bottorff
Ed. Avery
Packwood
S. C. Newell
Otto Newell
Wyoming
J. J. Campbell
Gordon, Neb
Hammond
West Briggs Street
Mary Craig
Salem
George Campbell
J. A. Clark
Mt. Pleasant
Clifford Haumerson
Ft. Atkinson
Wis
Irvin L. Eales
South Second Street
Paul Gosick
Navy
Des Moines
Newport
Rhode Island
J. A. Huglin and Sons
Odebolt
Dayton
Women’s Relief Corps Iowa elects officers in Dawnport
Dawnport June 22 Mrs Laura Berger of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Woman’s Relief Corps of Iowa at the closing session. Other officers include Senior Vice President Eva Hinckley Davenport Junior Vice Lucinda Trow Lemars Treasurer William H. Sheets Williamsburg Chaplain J S Gantz Fairfield delegates Dawn Tullis Wes Morte National Delegate 17th District Orphan Turner Fairfield National Convention set for Boston August 20 25
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawnport
Laura Berger
Cedar Rapids
Woman's Jeclief Corps of
Iowa
Eva Hinckley
Davenport
Lucinda Trow
Lemars
William H. Sheets
Williamsburg
J. 8
Gantz
Fairfield
Dawn Tullis
Wes Morte
Orphan. Turner
Boston
Mass
Recruiting for Officers Second Training Camp in Fairfield
Special notice announces recruiting for officers second training camp in Fairfield through July 15 1917. Camp location is Fort Riley Kansas. Applications require blanks from Rollin J Wilson Branch Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fort Riley
Kansas
Rollin J. Wilson
Candy Wing at Crail Foote Meat Market
The L T L plans a candy wing at Crail and Foote Meat Market Saturday evening after supper. Proceeds go toward club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crail & Foote
War Tax Extended to Individuals and Profits Hit
The senate finance committee decided to extend excess profits taxes in the war revenue bill to individuals in trade and business as well as corporations and partnerships. An additional 100 million dollars in revenue is expected from individuals, with a 5000 dollar exemption and a 6 percent extra exemption on invested capital. The tax targets personal trade profits and may apply to professionals like physicians and dentists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Lockridge to Add Bigger School Building
A. F. Johnson won a remodel contract for the Lockridge school at $1,933 after three bids were opened by the school board. Steigleder & Son bid $2,000 and James & Lundquist bid $2,083. Construction must finish by September 1, with $10 daily forfeiture if delayed. Two rooms will match existing 24 by 30 feet. a third smaller room will be added. fire escape will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Johnson
Lockridge
Lockridge Times
Steigleder & Son
Packwood
James & Lundquist
Four Corners
Johnson
Harold Polly Home After Appendicitis Operation
Harold Polly, who had an appendicitis operation at Jefferson County Hospital, was discharged and moved to his home on East Broadway. Alva Wright of Lockridge is a city visitor today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logan
Bardolph
Ill
John O. Bartholomew
Nell Turner
Davenport
Della DuVall
Jefferson County Hospital
H. P. McLaughlin
Carrie
Ruth Rangner
Ray Scovel
Libertyville
Hazel Dean
Beth Wilson
Washington
Lucile
Ruth Elizabeth Anderson
Ogalla
Neb
Rangner
East Adams Street
L. W. van Nostrand
Martha
George
Harry Lovell
Floyd Shields
Co. M
Ottumwa
Harold Polly
East Broadway
Alva Wright of
Lockridge
Fairfield Brick & Tile Co Holds Full Block Supply
Fairfield Brick and Tile Company announces a full on hand stock of building blocks. E. M. Neiswanger reports ready material for contractors and builders seeking immediate delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Brick & Tile Co
E. M. Neiswanger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anita
Harold Randall
Randall
J. S. Gantz
Orpha Turner
Senate Committee
A.V. Frazeyé&Son
North Court Street
C. G. Taylor
C. C. Conner
Ottumwn
Baker’s
Oxfords
Roy L. Emiy
Gaumer Bros
Isas Et al
Serwce-Fairfiels
Frank D. Kerrick
Iowa State Savings Bank
Fairfield Pure Ice Company
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