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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1917
Page
2
Roy L. Emry is nominated for mayor after a filed petition yesterday. He says he will focus on efficiency and economy, advocate a carefully prepared budget, avoid waste, and aim for a bigger and better Fairfield with growth for the city.
The Men’s Booster Club at the Presbyterian church basement marked its second banquet and first anniversary. E F E Rorick presided as toast master. officers named include President B K Rorick, Vice President P F McLean, Secretary Walter Bean, and Treasurer Fred Raney. A committee was formed to draft a new constitution and expand the club’s objective. Mr. and Mrs. Stoner Davidson of Woolson visited Fairfield for the day.
Family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of their father. Names included: Ernest C. Boyd Willard L. Boyd Dan Stout Will Prewitt Mrs. Russell Morris and others.
Clinton Lodge and Ma Rona members meet at Mason ic Temple at 1 20 p m next Monday to accompany the body from the home to the church. Jefferson County Bar Association members join at the Masonic Hall at the same time. R J Charles W M
The final matches hinge on Ottumwa Mt Pleasant and Burlington with Ottumwa defeating Washington 12 to 3 in a fast morning game. Fans pack the gym for the decisive contest as Mt Pleasant or Burlington await the outcome.
The Eastern Star Chapter No. 39 observes its annual inspection with Grand officers present. A school of instruction precedes a dinner at the Leggett House hosted by Grand Worthy Matron Fannie B. Hammill and Grand Conductress B. G. Orris. Two candidates are initiated as Ottumwa delegates share addresses. Solos and refreshments cap the evening.
City Clerk Wilson Heflin reports nomination papers for Roy Emry for Mayor and R F Wilson for Councilman at Large on the Independent ticket. J W Price seeks Councilman at Large on the Citizens ticket to replace C W Wade. Today is the last day for nominations.
Fairfield Camp No. 246 Modern Woodmen announce a large meeting next Monday evening at the Woodman quarters Moose Hall. Candidates will be initiated and a social with refreshments will follow. members are urged to attend.
Culbertson sold his Round Prairie Township farm to Etna Mitchell. A sale will be held on the place Monday March 19 to settle the property.
Mr and Mrs W B Gustison of Moline Illinois arrived for a few days visit with relatives and friends. Mr Gustison is en route to Salt Lake City Utah where he will be salesman for the Join Deere Harvester Co of Moline.
A notice reports an inadvertent muff exchange at the Masonic Temple last night. A woman who borrowed one is asked to call 3439 to arrange its return.
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