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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1918

Page

7

Numerous Local Residents Travel and News Briefs

A long list of moves travels and visits across Ottumwa Des Moines Cedar Rapids Burlington and Burlington area towns. Birth announced for Helen Margaret to Mr and Mrs Claire Robinson Batavia. Several residents report hospital or home visits and business calls with family friends and relatives from Libertyville Mt Pleasant Birmingham and Guilford Mont.

Randall Des Moines Mildred Stewart Parsons College Washington Verne White Cedar Rapids White Davenport C.C. Bell Batavia Frank Stewart Stewart Lola Vernon Mary Stever Ottumwa J. A. Huglin Leo O'Neill Edina Shelbina A. O’brien New Chicago Waterloo Frank Pierson Camp Dodge Maude Frazey Birmingham Moyer C. C. Griswold Jack Norris Burlington R.H. Spence Clarence Wm. Boos Ellen R. Johnson Lockridge Verle Frazey George Kientz Abe Buck J. A. Curray Sergi Roy Curray R. B. Stephenson Libertyville City Roady Verne Clapp Vernada Seymour James Turner Arthur Miller Rockford Ill Paental Freshwater T. M. Atkinson Helma Hannawalt Mt. Pleasant M. Sheets Lillie Gilchrist McNew East Adams Street Ferne Kilroy Maxwell Grocery Store Harris-Emry Claire Robinson Helen Margaret

Life of Frank Duke Funeral Held for Local Student

Frank Duke born Fairfield July 22, 1899 died near Billings Montana March 7 1918 at nineteen. Funeral at his grandmother’s home conducted by Rev Polly with interment Evergreen cemetery. He was a Polytechnic Institute student in Billings and a bright frail youth loved by sister May and grandmother Mrs Martha Cox.

Frank Duke Polly Remions Evergreen Cemetery Fairfield Billings Mont Polytechnic Institute Frank May Martha Cox Polytechnic

Bennett Wins on Waiver of Jury in Fairfield Theatre Case

Hugh Bennett proprietor of the Fairfield theatre had his trial postponed to Thursday morning. The venue was changed from Justice Wilson to Justice Redick and Bennett first demanded a jury trial then waived it after a lengthy legality discussion. Witnesses remain to be called.

Hugh Bennett Fairfield Theatre Bennett D. B. Wilson C. M. Redick

Money to Loan on Improved City Property

Thoma and Thoma advertise money to loan on improved city property, offering loan arrangements for property owners seeking financing. The notice lists the firm as lenders with terms unspecified and urges potential borrowers to contact them for details.

Thoma & Thoma

Carpenters Face 19 Cent Hourly Increase in Local Notice

On and after April 1 the carpenters of this locality will be obliged to ask a raise of 19 cents per hour. The notice states the new wage requirement takes effect at the start of April.

Red Cross Declines Cancelled Postage Stamps

The Red Cross officers state they have no use for cancelled postage stamps and request donations cease on this item.

The Red Cross

Des Moines Nursery Co. to Exhibit in Fairfield in March

The Des Moines Nursery Co. announces its best quality nursery stock including trees fruit and ornamental varieties. Mr. W. B. Campbell will present the offerings in Fairfield during the last week of March.

W. B. Campbell Fairfield Des Moines Nursery Co

Combination Sale at Buchanan Feed Barn

Sale notice for March 16 1918 at Buchanan Feed Barn listing horses cattle machinery harness and household goods. Auctioneer T B Allender notes sale starts at 2:00 PM with broad offerings for buying and selling all items.

Harnes B. Allender

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Ese Fine Bontireland H. E. Snyder Plattsmouth Nebr W. Fordyce Chester Fordyce George B. Tracy Geo. Henry Bern Cliff McClain Harriett Hvelyn Anna Bucher Pleasant Plain Ernest Peasley Brighton C. E. Nieukirk Ella Allerdice of Charles Gilchrist T. F. McNew Guilford J. A. Wray North Henderson 111 Clhauumer Chern Reid the Home Outfitters J.C. Bradshaw Furniture Co Miss Hagedorn Relia Buchanan Chicago Billy Sunday W. F. Bevering Pete W. B Unkrich’ S Dry Goods Store
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