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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1918
Page
2
The notice lists subscription terms for Fairway Iowa by carrier or mail with rates for weekly and six month periods. It assigns editor and manager roles and notes mail matter classification for post office handling.
A series of Republican announcements for the June primary 1915 1918 cover State Representative Sheriff Clerk of Court Auditor Recorder County Attorney County Supervisor and County Auditor with candidates including WM L LONG C BERISTINE SANFORD ZBEIGLE JR A C TURNER VERN S SAMUELSON R C LEGGETT M OLGA RAINES J B TRENT GEO STEPHENSON all seeking party nomination and voter support in Jefferson County elections.
The slate lists Rh.vf. Spence for County Treasurer and George M. Ball for Clerk of Court as Democratic primary hopefuls in the June 1918 election. The notices urge Democratic voters to approve the nominees at the primary.
Final report filed by administrator J. W. Brown on Marion Brown estate in Jefferson County. Hearing set for April 5, 1914 at 2 p.m. in Fairfield Iowa during the April term 1918 of the court. Attys Starr & Jordan represent the administrator.
Mt Pleasant repeats as Parsons tournament champion with a 26 to 9 victory over Fairfield. Green shines for Mt Pleasant with strong shooting and dribbling as Huddleson and Stromberg support. Fairfield’s Scott and Huddleson provide solid play, while Mt Pleasant’s defense shuts down Fairfield in the second half.
The steamship Admiral Evans of the Ja efile Steamship company is wrecked near Rock Tank Inlet. All persons aboard are reported safe and expected to arrive on the steamer Sophia. Whether the vessel is a total loss remains undetermined.
Hugh Bennett manager of the Fairfield theater opened Sunday was arrested on a charge of breaking the Sabbath. He was released on bonds by Justice D. B. Wilson and a hearing set for 9 a m tomorrow unless officers’ absence delays it. The case is expected to draw many interested spectators.
Win Howell city electrician escaped death last evening around 9 o clock at the sub station above the city jail on North Second street. While working regulators for street lights a regulator ignited and he became entangled with live wiring receiving a 12 000 to 15 000 volt shock. He was hurled against a door frame suffering a deep head wound and severe burns to his left arm and shoulder.
A reception postgame for southeastern Iowa delegates, a Fraternal Aid Union Hard Times party invites all in costumes, and notices of marriages in Pasadena and Batavia. Clyde O Greer wed Clara Smith in California. he will practice dentistry in Los Angeles. Margaret Whitmore and Frank Ganty wed at the Methodist parsonage. they reside on the Gantz farm with Mrs Gantz teaching.
A collision last evening at about eight o clock near the square involved Pete Staves driving west on Broadway and Dwight Heston going north on Main. Neither saw the other until late. the auto struck the near horse, which suffered a broken leg and was later killed.
Community dinner set for Yeomen hall next Thursday with high ticket sales. Pp. W. Ivy of Iowa City to speak. program and business session to follow in Yeoman hall after meals in adjacent room. dinner served promptly at 6 30 p.m.
The war office reports continued heavy artillery on the Meuse right bank north of Hill 3044 Verdun front and in the Woëvre sector. No infantry fighting. Four German aircraft were shot down by Allied aviators. Allied bombers dropped 12 000 kilograms of explosives on railway stations and ammunition depots in the enemy zone.
For the first week of March British casualties were 38 948 the lowest for several months. The official report for the week ending Thursday lists killed or died of wounds officers 63 men 428 wounded or missing others 17 仁 men 1 0 1 记录
Washington cites March 6 dispatch from Moscow noting a growing anarchist movement. The report mentions bomb blasts and fear on the streets as authorities track activity and public safety concerns escalate.
Tokyo reports the Japanese press growing afraud at the Russian collapse and fearing German menace may spread through the Far East.
Every seat was filled at the Christian church for a Sunday school concert led by Prof. Jewel. The Sunday school orchestra performed each number with artistry and broad approval. The group plans monthly concerts. Also listed is Ban ta's Second Hand Store selling two violins and new refrigerators and ice boxes.
Amsterdam march 11 Informal reports from the capital say a peace treaty has been signed between Roumania and Russia ending hostilities. The accord details are not disclosed and confirmation is awaited from official sources.
G A Unkrich is listed as agent and salesman for John Sexton and Company Grocers in Chicago. Address 204 South Main Street with phone 1566.
Notice states carpenters in the locality must take a wage increase of one cent per hour starting April 1.
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