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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
6
The Daily Journal lists subscription prices for a week and three month periods and documents staff positions with Dean Taylor as editor and W. Taylor as manager. The text reflects print shop branding and publishing details from the era.
The White Rose Club hosts a 2:30 PM gathering at Mrs C C Carl's home with each guest bringing personal dishes. Hawkeye Rebekah Club plans a tomorrow evening visit to Mrs Anna Collins on West Broadway with hosts Mrs Green and Mrs Spry assisting. Fancy Work Circle meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs J F Kearns on West Adams Street. Neighbors staged a playful bachelor wedding surprise at Cochran farm with a mock ceremony conducted by John Jenks. guests served refreshments.
J J Cummings former mayor and the only Mexican war veteran marks his 89th birthday. The veteran, hale and hearty, reads well for his age and plans to resume walking two or three miles each morning once weather moderates. He backs the President on protecting American lives and rights.
Mrs Loisa P Montgomery died last evening at 5 from grippe at 600 East Lowe Street. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev W R Keesey in charge. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Born near Germanville June 2 1840, age 76 years 9 months 3 days. Survived by siblings Samuel Pheasant Lucola Courtney of Osceola Neb and William Pheasant in the west. Married James Montgomery May 3 1869 near Germanville. he died January 16 191?. Family moved to Fairfield and Pleasant Plain area later. She was a Methodist member. two children preceded her in death. survivors Parela Elwin Mira Laceja Ada Berdelo. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family.
The Citizen's convention to nominate a municipal ticket convenes at 7:30 p.m. in the Court Room, Court House, due to expected large attendance. Ward caucuses yesterday named Councilmen candidates: First Ward Len Israel, Second Ward Jerry Dearduff, Third Ward W Ray Baker, Fourth Ward Dr W H Conner.
Fairfield city council approves contracting with P. D. Wagner to drag county roads into city streets Harrison to Main and Third, Fourth and Sixth from Broadway to Harrison. South Park Addition by Pencoast Henderson Ronk to be accepted. streets Tyler Polk Taylor extend from Harrison to city limits with guidance from Hiseles estate and McKenney Hague lands.
Kirk Conder a longtime Glasgow resident died suddenly yesterday morning at his daughter Mrs George Lowens Ottumwa home after breakfast. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Doss Morris of Stockport and two sons in Colorado. The funeral will likely be held in Glasgow tomorrow.
William Turville, Hanna City farmer, fought a giant eagle for about thirty minutes near Peoria with a collie dog aiding him. After the struggle the eagle was captured. A pocketbook found on East Burlington Street contains small change. owner can claim at the Journal Office.
Citizens of Fairfield meet to nominate candidates for Mayor Treasurer and Assessor on the Citizens Ticket. The session starts Tuesday evening March 6 1917 at 7 30 PM in the Court Room Court House. Citizens committee signatories include H A Hoopes John F Loehr Charles Linn and C H Doughty.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church will stage a dramatization of In His Steps by Charles Sheldon in early April. Directed by Mrs. A K Harper the play features a large cast with rehearsals already underway. Proceeds support the League's pledge for a new church fund.
Clinton Iowa March 6 Martin Hermanson broke through ice on the Mississippi River while crossing from Fulton Illinois. He clung to broken ice with one hand and held aloft a sack of twelve eggs with the other. Rescuers arrived and saved him and five of the eggs.
Slius reports that Germany has halted all traffic at the Dutch frontier to keep troop movements secret. Refugees and deserters describe vast concentrations of troops artillery and munitions shifting toward the front. New regiments arrive with obscured numbers, many recruits aged seventeen or eighteen mix with seasoned veterans. Some units reportedly originate from the Russian front or the Balkans.
Fairfield Business College advertises three months of free tuition with in person visits. Prospective students are invited to call or visit during forenoon afternoon or evening at the 334 location.
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