Local Briefs Chronicle Visits and News in Town
Mrs. Chris Hartman returns from Burlington after visiting relatives. J. C. Blackford travels to Winfield for a several days visit with his daughter Mrs. Fred Eland. Mrs. Frank Miller and child visit Lockridge for several days. Mrs. J Ringlespach returns from Burlington. Miss Tillie Nelson visits Lockridge a few days. Mrs. H W Collins travels to Alexandria Missouri for several weeks visit with her mother and sister. Erma Jackson of Cross Lanes en route to Ottumwa for a short visit. J B Trent of Batavia visits the city. Mrs G P Anderson returns from Burlington. Dr James R Stepp of Linby visits the city. Mr and Mrs Ear Girton of Brookville in the city on business. Wim Bankhead of Lockridge is a business caller. Dr R C Savers returns from Des Moines and Algona. Harold Messer of Libertyville in the city on business. Miss Mable Gantz of Brookville visiting today. Ray Linderson of Lockridge in the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas of Winnipeg and Mrs Alonzo Barr host visitors. Mr and Mrs H C Gantz and daughter Margaret Genevieve of Rockville in town. Clayton Turner of Pleasant Plain on business. The funeral of Frank Duke Smyty conducted by Rev L Marshall with Rev Polly assisting as noted in yesterday’s article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Trent
Batavia
G. P. Anderson
Burlington
James R. Stepp
Linby
Ear Girton
Btookville
Wim. Bankhead
Lockridge
R. C. Savers
Mable Gantz
Brookille
Ray Linderson
Harry Thomas
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Thomas’ Siter
Alonzo Barr
H. C. Gantz
Iughter
Margaret Genevieve
Rockville
Clayton Turner
Pleasant Jain
Frank Duke Smity
L. Marshall
R. H. Polly
Polly
Camp Dodge Half Holidays Scheduled On Varying Days
The Des Moines dispatch notes halved holiday observance at Camp Dodge ends for uniform days. Units will observe half holidays on different days to ease congestion and aid visitor care. The third officers training school teaches trench warfare with dug trenches and near war conditions. Target practice wrapped up the previous Saturday and artillery personnel focus on stable care as regimental bands rehearse during drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
France
Personal notes from DeWitt and surrounding towns
Mrs. G. P. Judson of DeWitt Arkansas visits Mrs. Francis Edmunds. Miss Hilda Whitney returned home after visiting Mrs. Howard Wood in Burlington. J. P. Starr travels to Des Moines on business. Mrs Jessie Spencer leaves this afternoon for her home in Buffalo Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Judson
DeWitt, Ark
Francis Edmunds
Hilda Whitney
Mrs. Howard Wood
Burlington
J. P. Starr
Des Moines
Jessie Spencer
Buffalo
Kansas
Musical program announced for tomorrow evening
Public invited to Prof Moorhead studio tomorrow at 7 30 p m presenting Mildred Stewart pianist Margaret White soprano Robt Israel violinist Compiled program includes Bach Busoni Chopin and Liszt pieces with interludes by Wilbur Keesey and Moorhead as accompanists
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilieig
Eva Dell Acqua
H. Clough-Leighter
Harriet Ware
Miss White
Leschetiszky
the Cuckoo
Antli Shes
Liszt
Stewart
Wilbur Keesey
Moorhead
Local Carpentry Workers to Seek 10 Cent Hourly Raise
A notice states that starting April 1 workers in carpentry in this locality must request a raise of 10 cents per hour. The directive implies a wage adjustment across local carpentry trades.
Red Cross rejects cancelled stamps for hemstitching
Notice from Red Cross that they do not need cancelled postage stamps. Call 1370 Miss Hagedorn for hemstitching. On March 16 1919 at the Methodist church girls will host a St Patrick’s tea and demonstrate serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Henry County Men To Jefferson Barracks
Five Henry county youths left Mt. Pleasant for Jefferson Barracks Missouri to enter military service. They are Florian Sandbeg Alvine Laws Ray Smith Frank Russell and Thomas Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Plaesant
Henry County
Jefferson Barracks
Florian Sandbeg
Alvine Laws
Ray Smith
Frank Russell
Thomas Russell
College News Notes Call for Instructors and Talks
High schools near Parsons request temporary instructors in science German English and other subjects. Noble Hines filled Washington high school science for two weeks, Miss Dorothy Blake to Batavia for year end, Miss Madelon Peterson to Ottumwa for French and Latin, two calls from Brighton for German English math and science remain open. Sarah Snell spoke to YWCA at Ballard hall and Rev Butler addressed YMC A. Robert Israel and Wilbur Keesey head to Washington for Presbyterian church engagement. Rev Campbell visits Parsons from Libertyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Noble Hines
Washington High School
Dorothy Blake
Batavia
Miss Blake
Madelon Peterson
Ottumwa
Mr. Watson
Brighton
Sarah Snell
Iowa
Young Women’s Christian Association
Ballard Hall
Rev. Butler
Baptist Church of
Montgomery
Chicago
Robert Israel
Wilbur Keesey
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Libertyville
Pride and the Man Love Story Heads Fairfield Bill
A romance drama starring FranCella Billington as Thelma Everett unfolds amid prejudice and intrigue. The plot centers on a society wife who marries a ring champion and faces scandal, yet remains faithful as love triumphs over rumors. Bronson’s fight scene anchors the strong dramatic appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Russell
Francella Billington
Thelma Everett
Fairfield Bill
Miss Billington
Jack
Bronson
Mr Russell
Combination Sale at Buchanan Feed Barn
Announcement for a March 16 1918 sale at Buchanan Feed Barn by T B Allender begins at 2:00 pm. The event lists horses cattle machinery household goods harness and other items for sale or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
T. B. Allender
Anct
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chris Hartman
J. C. Blackford
Winfield
Fred Eland
Frank Miller
J. Ringlespach
Tillie Nelson
Erma Jackson
Cross Lanes
O Ottumwa
Miss Stewart
G Minor
de Beriot
Mr. Israel
Miss Hagedorn
College News
Relia
West Side
Willeed
Willard Station
Eldridge Battery CO
North Court Street
Fairfield
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
J. M. McKain
South Third Street
Gaumer Bros
Jefferson County Telephone Co
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
Legion OF Death
METRO
Russia
Bedi Rne
the Bernhardt
Orpheum Theater
Unkrich’s Dry Goods Store
W. B
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