Local residents visit Fairfield and area for basketball events
A long list of visitors and locals pass through Fairfield and nearby towns for a basketball tournament and weekend visits. Names include Mr and Mrs Henry Pickard Pleasant Plain Oscar Roberts Birmingham Olive Leach Measles Ray Eckerman Avery Cora Porter Washington Mable Pogue Ottumwa and many others visiting relatives friends or attending games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pickard
Pleasant Plain
City
Oscar Roberts
Birmingham
Cora Porter
Washington
Mable Pogue
Ottumwa
A. L. Crecraft
Abingdon
F. E. Strickling
Charles Glotfelty
Gaumer Bros Move to Fine New Quarters Near Post Office
Gaumer Brothers relocate from the South side of the square to a remodeled building east of the post office, formerly Welday and Allison pool hall. The new larger space accommodates a jewelry department under O C Gaumer with repair shop and Bruns wick phonograph offerings, a comprehensive drug department led by Wesley Gaumer, an expanded soda fountain, candy assortment, and a broader display of glassware and silverware. Harvey Gaumer serves as an orderly in Unit A in France, leaving the firm with reduced local help but improved facilities next to the post office on Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaumer Brothers
Welday & Allison
O. C. Gaumer
Brunswick Phonograph Department
Pathe
Kkimerson
Drug Department
Wesley Gaumer
Fairfield
Harvey Gaumer
France
Carlyle Blackwell Stars in The Page Mystery at Fairfield
Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge headline with Arthur Ashley in a compelling performance at the Fairfield Theater today. The Page Mystery promises a unique plot with a punchy, memorable cast and engaging characterizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Blackwell
Fairfield Theater
Page
Fairfield Theater Today
June Elvidge
Arthur Ashley
Personal notices from Libertyville and surrounding areas
Mrs. Isabelle Bishop of Libertyville visits in the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilcher of Ottumwa visit their daughter Mrs. Earl Henderson. L. P. Quinn returns from Kansas City. C. E. Neukirk of Batavia spends the day in the city. Mrs. A. B. Mullenix to visit San Francisco with son Ed. J. B. Trent of Batavia on city business. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Massey plan move to California. Harold Graber of Stockport visits Harold Ball. George Walter of Eldon visits in the city. Mr. and Mrs. John Wioria of Chicago visit Stephen Kurka. Editor Smith of the New London Journal was in town on business. Mrs. Mary McKenzie of Washington visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Keltner. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Miller ship household goods to Keen City Mo for their future home. Mr. and Mrs. William Garrett visit in Brighton. C. E. Keltner travels to Mt. Sterling on business. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sorrell move to Allerton, Iowa. P. A. Howard of Washington visits relatives. Mrs. Bert Tracy leaves for Clovis NM after accompanying Bert Tracy’s remains to the city. She is accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson and Dalton Reed. Mrs. Wm. Hanson returns to El Paso Texas after funeral of Art Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bonnett
Libertyville
L. A. Pequignot
Lucile
Mable Gantz
Ottumwa
W. A. Bond
Davenport
James Delp
Kansas City
Fairfield
James Dowd
Fred A. Ablstrand
Monmouth, DL
H. P. McLaughlin
South Main Street
J. M. Oakes
Kirkwood
A. B. Cupp
Keota
Clady McCleary
Batavia
T. Forreet
Deoreie Simmon
Mloyd Wildman
Lockridge
Latives
Ij Hheliman
Lolvidge
Halsboro
Editor Smith
The
New London Journal
City
Mary McKenzie
Washington
H. B. Keltner
F. L. Miller
Keen City
William Garrett
Brighton
C. E. Keltner
Mt. Sterling
J. M. Sorrell
Allerton
Iowa
P. A. Howard
Bert Tracy
Clovis
New Mexico
Camp Well Come Tomorrow Recruiting At Camp
Evening program runs 6:30 Young People Service 7:30 Lowering of the Colors and long service awards. Recruiting begins tomorrow with hours 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Visitors welcome 9:00 to noon and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Come to Camp Well tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars and Stripes Co. E
Co, FE
H&cular
Notice of Will Proof in Jefferson County
State of Iowa Jefferson County notice that a document claimed as the last will of C. P. Larson is on file with the district clerk. A hearing is set for April 8, 1918 at 2:00 PM during the April term for proof and final hearing. George M. Ball, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
C. P. Larson
District Court
Fairfield Gospel Team Brings Revival to Bushnell Illinois
The Fairfield Business Men's Gospel Team opens a six week revival in Bushnell Illinois led by A K Harper a Fairfield manufacturer. Twenty merchants conduct the meetings with large nightly crowds and music from a local choir directed by Gus W Scott. Protests churches cooperate and day meetings and separate sessions for men women and youth are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peoria Journal
Fairfield Business Men
Bushnell, Illinois
Bushnell
Iowa
Harper
Fairfield
Gus W. Scott
Notice to Yeomen on White Military Suits for Eldon Display
All Yeomen possessing one of the white military suits in their possession are asked to notify Mrs. BE. L. Stephenson. They should be returned immediately as they are required for a display in Eldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. Stephenson
Eldon
Combination Sale at Buchanan Feed Barn on March 16 1918
The Buchanan Feed Barn hosts a general sale on March 16 1918 starting at 2:00 PM. Items include horses cattle machinery household goods harness and other items with T. B. Allender acting as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Feed
T. B. Allender
Des Moines Nursery Co promoter to visit Fairfield in March
The Des Moines Nursery Co advertises top quality nursery stock including traces fruit and ornamental plants. Mr W B Campbell will be in Fairfield during the last week of March to present offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Campbell
Fairfield
Des Moines Nursery Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Belding
Olive Leach
Fast Lane Street
Ray Eckerman
Avery
George Bosworth
Richland
J. P. Starr
Ft Madison
J. W. Kirfman
Lewis Pequignot
Hilda Johnson
Fulton City, Mo
Gaumer Bros
Isabelle Bishop
J. C. Wilcher
Earl Henderson
L. P. Quinn
Kansas City, Mo
C. E. Neukirk
A. B. Mulenix
San Francisco
Cal
Ed Mullenix
J. B. Trent
F. S. Massey
California
Harold Graber
Stockport
Harold Ball
North Court Street
George Walter
John Wioria
Chicago
Stephen Kurka
Officers’ School of Instruc
George M. Ball
Fairfield Gospel Team
Bushnell, Ill
Relia
West Side
AoTice
Weisid
Willard Shavickh
Rogl Service
Annevanie
Eldridge Battery CO
Smith
Dr. E. L. House
Portland, Oregon
Yeoman Hall
Frank's Orchestra
Gobble & Heer’s
Billy Sunday
W. F. Bevering
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