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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1918

Page

2

Funeral for Mrs William Wallace Held Thursday

Orpha Drucilla Wallace born October 30 1888 in Wellsville Missouri died February 26 1918 in Sterling Colorado. She married William Wallace on April 21 1910 and leaves husband Ruth Evelyn Lois Helen and a late son William. The funeral was conducted from Mrs Harriett Sniders home by Rev H A Mosser and she is laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery.

William Wallace Harriett Snider H. A. Mosser Presbyterian Chuerch Orpha Drucilla Wallace Wellsville Sterling Colorado Snyder William Ruth Evelyn Lois Helen Presbyterian Church Oakdale Albuquerque New Mexico Clelia Whitehead Mellsville J. A. Gurwell Batavia Mra. Snyder Evergreen Cemetery

Fairfield City School District annual report and meeting notice

The Independent School District of Fairfield presents the year ending February 28 1918 financial report. General Fund shows receipts 327.96 and total disbursements with balances. Building Bond Fund balances and bond-related payments listed. Projected 1900s balances required: General 50000, Bond Fund 10000, Teacher Fund 38000. Notice announces March 14 1918 annual meeting at the courthouse with two directors to be elected and treasurer vacancy.

Independent School District Fairfield Aid ehiPer Vines Poo Court House Sanford Zeigler W. White

Jefferson County Community Club Formed At Dinner

Jefferson county forms a big countywide community club to unite Fairfield and surrounding interests. Woodworth Clum of Davenport urged action at a large dinner with two hundred men present. Officers chosen include S A Power president and R S Torrence vice president, with next dinner to be held two weeks later.

Jefferson County Fairfield Woodworth Dayvenport Lutheran Church Jefferson County Farm Bureau S. A. Power R. S. Torrence Roy Emry Frank West Rt. B. Louden, Jr Ray Mulkins L. H. Alexander O. E. Irby

Fifteenth Birthday Surprise For Harold Bogardus At East Adams

About fourteen friends surprised Harold Bogardus at his East Adams street home for his fifteenth birthday. Mrs. Bogardus provided refreshments as Harold received several gifts amid music and games.

Harold Bogardus East Adams Street

Miss Edna Goodrich Stars in Who Loved Him Best at Fairfield

Miss Edna Goodrich appears today in Who Loved Him Best at Fairfield Theater. The drama within a drama features Dora Dane who poses for a young sculptor who uses the statue America Militant for his fame. Set in Greenwich New York the production exudes local color and atmosphere.

Edna Goodrich Fairfield Theater Miss Goodrich Dora Dane Greenwich N. Y Art Center of New York

One Dress Each Is Fairfield High Senior Pledge

Fairfield High School senior girls voted at a post school meeting to wear a single simple white dress for all graduation events this year. The move follows a past practice of multiple dresses and is welcomed as a cooperative, prudent decision by the class.

Fairfield High School

Mexican Arrested for Hog Stealing

Henry Lehan a Mexican was arrested by Sheriff Shan Campbell for hog thefts. He lived in a freight car west of the foundry where a hog six chickens and six quarts of whiskey were found. Lehan is in the county jail. preliminary hearing postponed to tomorrow. Judge F M Hunter will sentence Elder and Rowland. Roland waived prelim and will be sentenced with Elder.

Henry Lehan Shan Campbell Lehan Campbell F. M. Hunter Ottumwa Elder Rowland Roland

France Votes Funds to Charter Ships from Brazil

The French chamber of duties approved 22.6 million to charter German ships placed at France's disposal by Brazil. Foreign Minister Pichon hailed the move as the first joint action since Brazil severed ties with Germany, noting Brazil faced offers from the United States and France, and chose France while the U.S. accepted the decision.

Paris Chamber of Inuties Brazil Pichon Germany France United States

Senator Attacks Profiteers Over Secret War Contracts

Senator Mek Kellar of Tennessee assailed profiteers crafters and thieves who through secret war contracts saved government millions of dollars. Washington report details charges and calls for accountability.

Washington Mek Kellar Teninessee

Convicts Kill Guard at Missouri Penitentiary

Jefferson City Mo March 1 a guard at the Missouri penitentiary was shot and killed by an escaping convict. The incident occurred as authorities pursue the escapees and restore order at the facility.

Jefferson City Missouri Penitentiary

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