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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
2
Printer notice lists subscription rates and mailing terms for the newspaper. It notes advance payment required and indicates the issue is entered at the Farrald Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
A series of Republican announcements declare candidates for State Representative Sheriff Clerk of Court County Auditor County Recorder County Attorney and Supervisor in Jefferson county with June primary dates 1918 and 1919 varied spellings and names including WM L LONG C E Ristine Sanford Zeigler A C Turner Vernes Samuelson R C Leggett M Olga Raines JU Trent GEO Stephenson Clyde Bell urging Republican voters support and participation in the primary process
A draft notices several candidates for renomination in the June 3 1918 Democratic primary. FRANK MOVERY seeks House of Representatives reelection and urges voter study of his 17th General Assembly record. K K SPENCER announces bid for County Treasurer nomination. GEORGE M BALL runs for Clerk of Court pending Democratic voter approval.
A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Virgil Maxwell aged 14 and Anna Allerdice aged 19, both of Lockridge.
Dr. J P Simons U S Veterinary of Ottumwa inspector for hog cholera reports seven outbreaks in Jefferson county since January, more than in seven other counties. A sanitary survey of infected farms will inspect sheds hog houses and advise on cleaning and disinfection to protect the new pig crop. Dr Koen of Des Moines assisted in surveying conditions.
Judge Seneca Cornell oversees probate and chancery actions in Fairfield. The estate of Aaron Rhodes had the final report approved and the special administrator discharged with bond exonerated after vouchers filed. The Banach versus Witkoski motion for a new trial was overruled with the claim fixed at 369.70 dollars. The final report in the estate of Sampson V. Reno was approved.
Rural schools and districts elect their officers this month. On the first Tuesday in April a county superintendent is chosen by the presidents of the school boards meeting as a body at the courthouse one week from today.
Stores including The Fair Store Crail Brown Meat Market Charles Herring Ray Maxwell and Climax Grocery provide delivery cars to collect books for soldiers. Please have books ready when their trucks run their regular routes.
The Hawkeye Rebekah club hosts a tureen party at Mrs. Samuel Lewis's home. W C T U meets at Mrs. Louis Faston on North Main Street with an arranged program. W R C plans monthly social events at members homes. A farewell for Mr. and Mrs. George Ramey on South Sixth Street with games and music. On March 18 at six, Miss Pearl Martin marries Lieut. Edwin Jenks Stephenson at the home of the bride's parents, followed by a brief wedding trip. they will relocate to Battle Creek after the ceremony as Lieut. Stephenson reports for duty.
The home of Harry Coop nine miles north of the city burned last night. The origin is unknown but suspected to start in the smoke house with meat lard canned fruit and other provisions. No stove was near the building and nothing inside was saved. The occupants barely escaped with their lives.
Dr. R. C. Sayers resigns from the local Exemption board due to his brother’s serious illness in Algona Iowa. Gov. Harding accepts the resignation and appoints Deputy Sheriff M S Randall to fill the vacancy.
Cottage prayer meetings will be held tomorrow afternoon at several homes with designated leaders. Homes listed include W. W. Harris, J. S. Gantz, Fred McClain, I. A. Workman, and others with Mrs. A. K Harper, Mrs. Gus Scott, and C. M. Graham noted as leaders at each site.
The Fairfield Theater presents France In Arms as the official French War Picture showing western front fighting and American troops in action. General Pershing is shown with General Joffre in a conference as the production air of strenuous action fills the program. Manager Bennett secured a one day stand due to high demand. Tonight Gail Kane's The Bride's Silence plays, tracing a girl defending a family name and uncovering a false fear. Phillips Company offers vaudeville changes, their last performance here, following yesterday’s shows.
Pupils of Prof Moorhead will give a recital tomorrow evening at 7 30 in his studio. The public is cordially invited to attend this event.
Mary Pickford appears at the Orpheum Theater today delivering a film performance. Fans are advised to arrive early as seats may fill quickly.
Washington March 20. The casualty list describes the war department figures. Names listed include Captain Phelps and Lieut George Middleditch among the wounded and killed in action. Other casualties cover killed in action died of wounds fatal accidents and disease with numerous private and sergeant ranks named.
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