Local News Briefs From Des Moines To Ottumwa
Various city notes report visits and travels of residents including Mrs H P McClelland in Des Moines and Owen Linder in Ames. Announcements note the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Claude Tucker of Washington Iowa. Funeral and church revival activities are listed with dates and attendees in Bethel A M E Church led by Mrs D Turner Cary.
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Claude Tucker
Washington, Iowa
Tucker
Edna Gobble
Bethel A. M. FE
D. Turner Cary
Chicago A. M. E. Conference
Hubbard
Battle to Win Is Spirit
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Peyton C. March, new chief of the general staff, declaring resolve to win despite a powerful German military. He praises French unity and the women’s work behind the lines and notes allied troops share the fighting spirit.
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Washington
Peyton C. March
Pythian Sisters Luncheon and Local Club Gatherings
The Pythian Sisters lodge held a luncheon after their meeting at the Purity. George Strong Corp W R C plans a 7 30 PM meeting at the Court house. M E Club hosts Mrs P H Roth at 107 West Adams Street Thursday. Hawkeye Rebekah club hosts Mrs J J Hutchinson on South Sixth Street Thursday with a sandwich and dish contribution request.
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Pythian Sisters Lodge
The
Purity
George Strong Corp
Court House
M. E. Club
P. H. Roth
West Adams Street
Hawkeye Rebekah Club
J. J. Hutchinson
South Sixth Street
Jefferson County War Warrants Called In
All outstanding and unpaid war rants are called in. Persons holding any such warrants must present them to County Treasurer R. H. Spence.
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Jefferson County
R. H. Spence
Prof Jewell and Band Delight Fairfield Audience
A large audience gathered at the Orpheum last evening to hear Prof. Fred Jewell and his Fairfield Iowa Band in their second concert. The crowd applauded warmly, showing high interest in the coming season. A full concert next, a Red Cross benefit, is anticipated to draw strong Fairfield support.
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Orpheum
Fred Jewell
Fairfield Iowa
Jewell
Fairfield
Piano Tuning in Fairfield February 25 to March 6
E Eisenhart will tune pianos in Fairfield from February 25 through March 6. Leave orders at the Leggett House or at Scheffel's Music Store. Provisions by E J Eisenhart, 18.
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Fairfield
Leggett House
Scheffel’s
E. J. Eisenhart
Money to Loan on Improved City Property
Thoma and Thoma offer financing on city immovable property detailing loan terms and property type. Contact 809 for specifics and eligibility.
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Thoma & Thoma
Hem-stitching and button pivoting offered locally
A local shop at 410 North Main in Fairfield advertises hem-stitching and pivoting button services. The ad mentions contact via 1370 and includes the street address for pickup or consultation.
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North Main
Fairfield
Rail service reshaped on Chicago to Philadelphia route
Railway director McAdoo approves R H Aiston's plan to cut Chicago Philadelphia passenger trains from 15 to nine. Tickets become interchangeable to boost facilities, saving about 15 706 miles monthly and 9 550 tons of coal, expected to spur further line-wide changes.
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Washington
McAdoo
R. H. Aishton
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ramsey and Cline at Fairfield Theater Tonight
Ramsey and Cline perform singing and banjo duets at the Fairfield Theater with two nights of shows. The duo are described as lively and engaging and are scheduled to appear tonight and tomorrow night. Do not miss them.
Blast Kills Three at Mount Pleasant Wet Wash Building
A blast in the Mount Pleasant Wet Wash building killed three people and seriously wounded four others. The victims named include William Lanou, 59, and Frank Conmier, 38, among the injured. Orrant is listed among the deceased.
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Mount Pleasant
William Lanou
Frank Conmier
Orrant
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Nt Mae Raceveland
H. P. McClelland
Des Moines
John Mullenix
Ernest Peasley
Chariton
Ray Eckerman
Avery
P. J. Brady
Ed. Kriener
Ottumwa
C. E. Carlson
East Bronway
F. E. Pauls
Owen Linder
Ames
This
City
M. Marsden
Lyle Robertson
Kansas City
Gus Peterson
Lockinge
James Baugher
Galveston
Tex
Floyd
Libertyville
Thomas Thornberry
Oelwein
Davis Thornberry
Ralph Munro
Mt. Pleasant
Lester Chambers
Keota
L. E. Baker
C. D. Laughlin
Odessa, Mo
Bert Tracy
O. A. Coffman and Sons
Joe and
Chester
W. G. Parsons
General March
Prof. Jewell
Iain
Meyer Shoe Store
J. M. McKain
Pension Claim Agent
Iowa
South Third Street
Goeke’s
West Broadway
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
Ramsey
Cline
Fairfield Theater
Selves
the Home Outfitters
J.C. Bradshaw Furniture
Gaumer Bros
Keltner
Beallix
J.w.oliversson
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
Ie Fairfield Theater
Vaudeville
Manager Neagle
Princess Theater
Oskaloosa
Dorothy Gish
Oliver Tell
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