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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
2
Civil war veterans will join the Welcome Home for Jefferson County World War veterans. They meet at the Court House at 10 am and ride in decorated cars, with citizens urged to decorate cars and arrive on time. The American Legion will oversee the parade, while the G A R dissolves as its last member dies.
The Victory Theatre schedules Mickey starting June 30 for three days. The film, starring Mabel Normand and produced by Mack Sennett, is praised as a top draw with broad public appeal. Critics hail its humor and emotional range, urging audiences to see it early.
Dr Walter Keene Wilkins, under a death sentence for murdering his wife, hanged himself in his cell here. He was alive when found by guards but died shortly after six in the evening.
Chicago officials report a threatened strike by firemen and engineers was postponed until Monday. Mayor Thompson assured that council action would be taken. officials warn a strike remains likely if the council does not act in favor of the union.
Ex president William H Taft arrives in Fairfield and will address Chautauqua Park at eight tonight, speaking on the proposal for an international league. Taft, head of the League to Enforce Peace, is cited as well qualified to interpret the league's aims, following a high level discussion with President Wilson.
Mrs T W Grant died at noon today in Jefferson County Hospital from complications of diseases. In failing health for two years she was admitted about two months ago. She was 49 years five months four days old and is survived by her husband, a daughter Mrs Van Toppting, and brother Frank Cox of Cedar township. No funeral arrangements announced.
Des Moines June 30 An extra session of the 38th Iowa General Assembly will convene in Des Moines at 10 a m Wednesday July 2 to consider the proposed United States constitutional suffrage amendment. Governor W L Harding called the session after talks with Iowa Equal Suffrage leader Mrs James Devitt and secretary Mrs Fred Crowley, noting the amendment’s vital nature and duty to present it to legislators. the amendment is seen as practically certain to pass.
The Lutheran Missionary Society meets tomorrow at 2 30 with Miss Eliza McCracken at her East Burlington home. Health Club gathers Tuesday evening with Mrs Dillon Turney on East Burlington. Allan Jewett Post American Legion meets tomorrow at Court House. Miss Berea Gladys Grinstead and Carlos Danielson wed last evening at the Methodist parsonage with Rev C L Tennant officiating. The couple will reside at 304 West Madison after a wedding trip east.
Judge Wade of the United States district court ruled that franchise rates are binding contracts and must be observed in cases from Fairfield Mt Pleas ant Ft Madison Muscatine and Chariton. In Fort Madison refunds of excess charges will be ordered. in others no refund, with injunctions kept pending appeals.
Saturday licenses issued to Carl Wm. Danielson 32 and Borea Gladys Grinstead 23, both of this city, and to G. A. Scarborough 60 of Mt. Pleasant with Emma B. McFarland 60 of this city.
Mrs Pauls and her son Vivian of Galesburg guest at James Hammon home. Mr and Mrs Harold Cassel and daughter Gwendolyn visit Batavia with Mrs Cassels mother. Mrs Roy McKee and sons Charles and Eugene of Chicago visiting at Charles McClelland home.
Elizabeth Heron died Sunday evening at her Lockridge home after weeks of illness caused by a complication of diseases. Born December 11 1835 in Clinton County Pennsylvania she moved to Lockridge sixty two years ago. She is survived by brother John Heron and sister Miss Theresa Heron. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:00 pm at the Lockridge Baptist church with Rev. Weston of Mt Pleasant officiating. Burial will follow in Lockridge cemetery.
Hon. George Ball and Hon. Wm Long depart tomorrow for Des Moines after being summoned by Governor Harding for a special session of Congress. They will discuss urgent national issues and legislative measures expected to be addressed during the session.
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