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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1918

Page

7

Local News Briefs Notify City Movements and Visits

Des Moines residents visit relatives in town while Ames and Ottumwa natives travel home. Birth announced for Claude and Edna Tucker of Washington Iowa. Local stopovers include mayoral business in Mt Pleasant and church revival at Bethel A M E with evangelist D Turner Cary.

Claude Tucker Washington, Iowa L. E. Baker Ottumwa City Bethel A. M. E D. Turner Cary Chicago A. M. E B. F. Hubbard

Pythian Sisters Enjoy Luncheon After Meeting

Lodge officers hosted a luncheon at Purity after the regular session. George Strong Corps W R C meets tonight at 7 30 at the Courthouse. M E Club gathers Thursday at Mrs P H Roths 107 West Adams street. Hawkeye Rebekah club entertained Thursday at Mrs J J Hutchinsons South Sixth street. bring sandwiches.

Pythian Sisters Lodge The Purity George Strong Corp M. E. Club P. H. Roth West Adams Street Hawkeye Rebekah Club J. J. Hutchinson South Sixth Street

Warrants Called In by Jefferson County Treasurer

Outstanding warrants of Jefferson County are called in. Holders must present any unpaid warrants to County Treasurer R. H. Spence.

Jefferson County R. H. Spence

Prof Jewell and Fairfield Band Please Evening Audience

A large audience filled the Orpheum last evening to hear Prof. Fred Jewell and his Fairfield Iowa Band in their second concert. The audience applauded enthusiastically, proving Fairfield residents will support the upcoming season. The next appearance will be a full concert for a Red Cross benefit.

Orpheum Fred Jewell Fairfield Iowa Jewell Fairfield

Piano Tuning in Fairfield Feb 25 Through March 6

E. J. Eisenhart reports piano tuning service in Fairfield from February 25 to March 6. Leave orders at the Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store. Motive notice for local residents to arrange appointments.

Fairfield Leggett House Scheffel’s E. J. Eisenhart

Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma and Thoma

A city property loan offering by Thoma and Thoma is advertised with terms for securing funds on improved urban real estate. The notice highlights loan availability and the lenders’ contact approach.

Thoma & Thoma

Hem-stitching and button pivoting offered in Fairfield

Local advertisement notes hem-stitching services and pivoting buttons available at 410 North Main in Fairfield, listed under the name Rone. The fragment suggests contact via 1370 for service details.

North Main Fairfield

Battle to Win Is Spirit

Washington reports Maj. Gen. Peyton C. March pledges victory over Germany, praising Allied unity. He emphasizes powerful German forces but asserts the Allies will prevail with French, British, and allied support and the public behind the war effort.

Washington Peyton C. March

Train Service Rearranged Between Chicago and Philadelphia

Washington reports Railway Director McAdoo approved changes after Regional Director Aishton recommending nine daily trains on the Chicago Philadelphia line from fifteen. Interchangeable tickets will boost perceived train facilities and save 15 706 miles monthly and about 9 550 tons of coal, signaling further consolidations.

Washington McAdoo R. H. Aishton Chicago Philadelphia

Ramsey and Cline at Fairfield Theater Tonight

Ramsey and Cline perform with singing and dancing banjo music at the Fairfield Theater tonight. The duo are noted for lively stage presence and banjo play.

Boiler blast in Mount Pleasant kills three injures four

A boiler explosion at the Mount Pleasant Wet Wash building killed William Lanou aged 59 and Frank Commer aged 38 and left four others seriously injured. Authorities investigated the blast and secured the site. Orrant was among the injured, with details pending.

Mount Pleasant William Lanou Frank Commer Orrant

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