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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1917

Page

7

Local People News Rhode Island City

Personal items from Brighton to Ottumwa note operations visits travels and family updates. Residents include Aletha May Robison 3 1 2 undergoing tonsil adenoid removal at Jefferson County Hospital and Dr C A McElderry returning from Iowa City Alumni Clinic with family news.

Aletha May Robison Brighton Jefferson County Hospital A. C. Hackett Lockridge C. A. McElderry and Son Iowa City College of Dentistry Wm. Brereton A. Barnett

Wade declines nomination for Councilman at Large

Charles W Wade announces he cannot accept the Citizens' Mass Meeting nomination for Councilman at Large due to current public duties and business. He expresses hope a more able man may be found and signs the letter in the Daily Journal.

the Daily Journal Nominaton Chas. W. Wade

All Day Missionary Convention March 22

The Ladies' Missionary Societies of city churches will hold an all day union meeting at the Christian church on Thursday March 22. Dr Jaggard a missionary from Africa will address the gathering and a profitable session is expected. All society members are urged to attend. Also Fairfield Theater offers a daily Matinee of Robinson Crusoe at 3:00 and 4:15.

Ladies’ Missionary Societies Christian Church Jaggard Africa

Wesleyan Glee Club to Perform March 29

The Epworth League of the Methodist church has booked the Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club for a concert at the local church on Thursday evening March 29. The group is described as bigger and better than before and will present a strong program. Proceeds will support the church building fund with a $500 pledge.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club Methodist Church

Railroads to bear full cost of crossing eliminations

Des Moines March 8 Iowa railroad lobbyists face a tough job after failing to stop H. F. 232 in the house highway committee. The measure would require railroads to pay all costs of eliminating grade crossings when ordered by county supervisors and the state railroad commission, an estimated 70 million dollar statewide program. The bill passed the committee without a dissenting vote with over twenty members present.

Des Moines Iowa House Highway Committee State Railway Commission

Pythian Sisters Inspect Hall and Elect Des Moines Delegates

The Pythian Sisters held an inspection in their hall with Mrs. Louisa M. Pooler of Burlington present to inspect the temple. Delegates to the Grand Temple in Des Moines next August were chosen: Mrs. Nell Loehr, Mrs. Mariam Peasley, Mrs. Mary Louden. alternates were Mrs. Peasley, Miss Minnie B. Jenks, Mrs. Laura Wisecarver. A large gathering attended and several candidates were initiated. Refreshments were served afterward.

Louisa M. Pooler Burlington Grand Temple Des Moines Nell Loehr Mariam Peasley Mary Louden Peasley Minnie B. Jenks Laura Wisecarver

College suspends classes for basketball tournament

Mrs Reed McClure spoke in the Chapel this morning. Ralph Peebler will spend Sunday at his home in Libertyville. Harold Garber of Stockport is visiting the George M Ball home for the basketball tournament. Miss Parela Montgomery was appointed administrator of the estate of the late Mrs Loisa Montgomery yesterday.

John Cochran Nettie Stucker New London J. H. Hobbs Martha Fulton Libertyville Margaret Flynn Ottumwa T. L. James Havana Cuba C. A. Herring Newton Iowa State Savings Bank Paul Gossick Vanilla Smith Glendale Georgia Bosworth J. D. Bruns Richland Cty Hazel Scovel Margaret McGaw Lela McIntosh Mt. Pleasant O. L. Coen West Broadway Frances Russell James Kilpatrick Harry Kilpatrick Missouri W. P. Ferrer Howarde Lherryville Edna Curtis Charles Curtis Warren Blossom Belle Plaine J. M. Hammer Des Moines Ruth Condon Telephone Operators School of Instructions Rawson Whitmore Batavia L. E. Silver Stockport Cora Keller Fairfield William Finkel Sarah Ullman Chicago W. W. Scott Samuel Scott Geo. M. Ball James Dickinson Pleasant Plain City Reed McClure Ralph Peebler Libertyvlle Harold Garber George M. Ball Parela Montgomery Loisa Montgomery

Loan offer from Gil bert McKee at 804 West Burlington

Individual money loan proposal from Gil bert McKee located at 804 West Burlington Street with phone contact 3324. The notice states a six or twelve month term option.

Gilbert McKee West Burlington Street

Robinson Crusoe Shipwreck at Fairfield Theater

A presentation of Robinson Crusoe on a desert island features Friday and cannibal peril. Performances are Monday at 3:00 and 4:15 at the Fairfield Theater.

Fairfield Theater

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