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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
7
Abingdon residents report travel and visits including R F Collins and M M Shirk. Several locals return from trips to Minnesota Chicago and Davenport while others journey to Des Moines Burlington and Ottumwa for family and business matters.
The Democratic county convention met on the Court house third floor with J. W. Myers presiding. Harry Brandall elected secretary and nominations set: Auditor Fred Westerfield, Recorder Kate Jones, Hospital Trustees C. W. Riggs J. P. Manatrey Orval Harken Yeo, plus delegates to the State convention and other party posts listed for Libertyville, Abingdon, Brookville, Batavia, Center, Fairfield wards, and surrounding towns.
The Lone Wolf starring Herbert Brenon heads the bill at the Orpheum Theatre today. The film follows a master cracksman turned criminal who, aided by a secret service agent, flees France for England in an aeroplane and ends with a hopeful, reforming finale. Also running is a Drake Clothes Co. sale featuring straw hats and Emerson dress shoes.
Mrs George McCormick died this morning at about 1:00 at her son Frank McCormick’s home near Beckwith after a prolonged illness. Born May 27, 1837 in Indiana, she was 81. She married George McCormick on September 25, 1856. he preceded her in death seven years ago. Surviving children include Mrs Mary Davis Mrs R T McClain Mrs Chas Whitham Scott McCormick Frank McCormick and D M Green. She also leaves brothers Tom and John Howard of Topeka Kansas and half sister Mrs Martha Hisel of the city. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Bethesda church at 5:00 pm conducted by Rev Aprel with interment in Bethesda Cemetery.
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