Attorneys Leggett & McKemeny Gift Jefferson County Bar Pictures
The Jefferson County Bar Association accepted a gift from Leggett & McKenney of framed photographs honoring deceased members of the Fairfield bar. The collection covers four decades of deaths, excluding recent losses J L Jones and John Johnson, and the partners will mark their 40th anniversary on the third. A committee will arrange hanging in the Court Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Bar Association
Leggett & McKenney
Jefferson County
Fairfield Bar
James F. Wilson
Christian W. Slagle
George Acheson
Daniel P. Stubbs
Charles Negus
Moves A. McCord
William Benton
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Arrivals
Miss Bell Rail of Birmingham spent the weekend in the city with friends. Ray Mulkins traveled to Ottumwa on a business trip. John C. Hauntsman of Ottumwa started as a day baker at Model Bakery. Wim Finkel and Miss Sarah Uman wed in a Jewish ceremony at the Feldman home with about twenty guests. Elmer Breneman of Grinnell guests in city. Leonard Lewis of Libertyville hosted visitors yesterday. Mrs. Alice Davis of Parkston traveled here after her father Simon Haifley’s death and stayed with sister Mrs. Mark Doughty. Mrs. Avery Horton of Brighton spent yesterday at Jesse Daggett’s. Mrs. W. P. Farrell and daughter Genevieve visited. Jesse Daggett taken to Jefferson County Hospital. Mrs. Esther Miller Moline visiting. Mr. and Mrs. J. Finger returned to Birmingham after visiting son Roy Faeger. Prof. EK BE Watson returned from Des Moines with sermons at First Presbyterian and school talks in Afton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mulkins
Ottumwa
John C. Hauntsman
Model Bakery
Wim. Finkel
Sarah U- Man
Joseph Feldman
Elmer Breneman
Grinnell
Leonard Lewis
Libertyville
Alice Davis
Parkston
S. D
Simon Haifley
Columbus Junction
Mark Doughty
Avery Horton
Brighton
Jesse Daggett
W. P. Farrell
Genevieve
Jefferson County Hospital
Esther Miller
Moline
J. Finger
Birmingham
Roy Faeger
EK. BE. Watson
Yves Moines
Afton
First Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
City Board of Registration Meeting Schedule
The Board of Registration will meet on Thursday and Friday March 24 and 16, and again on Saturday March 24 at the four city wards polling places to register voters not registered at the last election or who changed residence. A Monday March 24 session will register those away previously. If unregistered you cannot vote in the City Election. Mayor D F Spratt.
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Board of Registration
Public to Name Harley Maxwell's New Grocery Store
Harley Maxwell and Ray Maxwell bought the Clapp & Carter stock and opened a new store under temporary name Maxwell Grocery Co. The public will name the store with a contest running March 15 to March 31, winner announced April 1, prize worth 10 dollars in groceries.
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Harley Maxwell
Harley
Ray Maxwell
Clapp & Carter
H. C. Wisecarver
Maddox & Maxwell
Farfield
Jefferson County
Busiess
Maxwell Grocery
Fairfield
Maxwell
Harvey Maxwell
Messrs
Clapp
College Notes and Social Updates in Battle Creek
Miss Alma Sanger of Battle Creek visits city with her brother Charles a Parsons College senior. Hazel Hibbit suffers a severe gathering in head and ear. Prof C W Mountain hosts Parsons Men glee club dinner and rehearsal at his home. Charles Sanger returns from Clarinda after attending his sister’s wedding last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma. Sanger
Battle Creek
Michigan
Charles
Parons College
C . W. Mountain
Parsons Men's Glee Club
Charles Sanger
Clarinda
Starr and Raney Elected to Fairfield School Board
Fairfield yesterday elected two new School Board members J. P. Starr and J. L. Raney replacing R. B. Louden and Ellworth Turney. Turney did not run. The vote total reached a record 590 with many ballots spoiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
J. P. Starr
J. L. Raney
R. B. Louden
Ellworth Turney
Turney
Messrs
Louden
Starr
Raney
Rao
Chautauqua Declamation Contests Set For Saturday
The Chautauqua Declamatory Contests draw county interest with twelve township events at Parsons College next Saturday at 2 30 pm The program includes a 12 30 pm gathering 1 00 pm exhibits and a 2 30 pm township contest with a 4 00 pm reception to winners and friends hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Bible School
W. E. Parsons
Hildreth
Carter
McKenzie
Bible Building
Fairfield Hall
Trustee Gymnasium
Students Recital Tonight With Works By Beethoven Chopin And Others
Students of Prof. J. P. Moorhead present a recital at his studio at 7 30 pm tonight inviting the public. The program includes Schubert Chopin Beethoven Chaminade and Mozart selections performed by Helen Stuckey Mary Louise Kerrick Loretta McKee Eva Mitchell Nellie Peebler Ruth Selby and other students with pieces from Nocturnes Etudes Sonatas and Ballades.
Parsons Refuses Responsibility for Wife's Debts
Fairfield Iowa dated 12th March 1917 Rex Parsons states Lucy Margaret Parsons has left his home and he will not be responsible for any further accounts contracted by her.
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Lucy Margaret Parsons
Fairfield
Iowa
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the Daily Journal
Leggett & McKemney
E. R. Smith
J. A. Huglin
X. ©. Nudy
Board of Supervisors
Miss Bell Rail
BOARD
D. F. Spratt
College
Starr and
Haney
Prof
P. Moorhead
Ning
Helen Stuckey
Les Sylvas
Chaminade
Ada Greiner
Elizabeth Maasdam
Beethoven
Loretta McKee
Poaingtors
Harry Fred Israel
Eva Mitchell
Nellie Peebler
Gronow
the Rosary
Fice Veuen Svovin
Margaret Clinkinbeard
Largo
Texa McEwen
Ees Chopin
Ruth Selby
Elizabeth Turney
Favotte
Henrietta Hastings
City Property
H. £. Wisecarver
Fairfield Nat'l Bank
S. W. Corner Square
Rex Parsons
Amn Eee
South Park
Pancoast, Hendrickson & Ronk
ROTH @ CO
Orpheum Tonight
Orpheum Orchestra
Pallas Pictures
Vivian Martin
Emmy Wehlen
Frank
Kerrick
Iowa State Savings Bank
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
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