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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1918

Page

6

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Republican Candidates Nomination Announcements

A series of Republican primary announcements from Jefferson county dated June 3rd through June 1918. Names include William L. Long for State Representative, Walter Harris for Sheriff, E Ristine for Sheriff, Sanford Zeigle Jr for Clerk of Court, A C Turner for County Auditor, Vern S Samuelson for County Recorder, and R C Leggett for County Attorney.

R. C. Leggett

Candidates announce for county offices in 1918 primary

A series of notices state candidate runs for County Recorder County Auditor and Supervisor in Jefferson County with pledges to run in the June 3 1918 Republican primary. Names include M Olga Raines J B Trent Geo Stephenson and Clyde C Bell. Support urged among Republican voters.

M. Olga Raines Jefferson County Geo, Stephenson Clyde C, Bell

Democratic slate seeks renomination in Jefferson County primary

Voters are urged to consider Frank P. Mowery for House of Representatives on the Democratic ticket at the June 3 1918 primary. R H Spence seeks the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer and George M Ball runs for Clerk of Court, each subject to the primary voters approval.

Jefferson County House of Representatives of Iowa 87Th General Assembly Frank P. Mowery R. H. Spence George M. Ball George Ramey South Sixth Street

Marriage License Issued To Maxwell And Allerdice

A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Virgil Maxwell 19 and Anna Allerdice 19 both of Lockrige confirming their intended union.

Lionese Virgil Maxwell Anna Allerdice Lockrige

Hog cholera survey planned in Jefferson County

Dr. J. P. Simons of Ottumwa, U S veterinary inspector, reports seven outbreaks since January and plans a county wide sanitary survey. Inspectors will examine lots sheds and hog houses and supervise cleaning and disinfection to protect the new pig crop. Cooperation of farmers is urged as services are free.

J. P. Simons U. S Ottumwa Jefferson County Simons J. J. S. Koen Des Moines Iowa

Probate and Chancery Dispositions Heard in Fairfield

Judge Seneca Cornell presided during a brief Fairfield stay, disposing probate and chancery matters. In Aaron Rhodes estate the final report was approved and the special administrator discharged. Banach v Witkoski motion for a new trial was overruled with a $369.70 claim. Sampson V Reno estate final report approved.

Seneca Cornell Fairfield Aaron Rhodes Banach

Selecting County School Officers

Rural schools and districts elected their officers this month and on the first Tuesday in April a county superintendent will be elected. The presidents of the school boards form a body for the vote and will meet at the Court house one week from next Tuesday.

Court House

Stores Aid Drive to Collect Books for Soldiers

The Fair Store Crail Brown Meat Market Charles Herring Ray Maxwell and Climax Grocery offer delivery cars to receive books for soldiers. Please prepare books in convenient shape ready for the cars on their regular trips from homes.

the Fair Store Crail & Brown Meat Market Charles Herring Ray Maxwell Climax

Harry Coop Home Destroyed by Fire Near City

The home of Harry Coop nine miles north of the city burned last night. Origin unknown but likely started in a smoke house with meat lard canned fruit and provisions. No stove or fire near the building. No furniture clothing or contents saved. Occupants awoke and barely escaped with their lives.

Harry Coop

Randall Succeeds Sayers on Local Exemption Board

Dr. R. C. Sayers resigns from the local Exemption board due to his brother’s serious illness at Algona Iowa. Gov. Harding accepts the resignation and appoints Deputy Sheriff M S Randall to fill the vacancy.

Randall Sayers R. C. Sayers Gov. Harding Dr. Sayers Algona Harding M. S. Randall

Methodist Cottage Prayer Meetings Listed

Cottage prayer meetings will be held tomorrow afternoon at the homes of W. W. Harris led by Mr. Hendricks J. S. Gantz led by Miss A. K Harper Fred McClain led by C. M. Graham I. A. Workman led by Mrs. Gus Scott

W. W. Harris Mr. Hendricks J. 8. Gantz A. K Harper Fred McClain C. M. Grahamsleader I. A. Workman Gus Scott

French War Scenes At Fairfield Tomorrow Attra

The Fairfield Theater presents France In Arms as the official French War Picture showing western front fighting and American troops in action with Gen Pershing and Gen Joffre. One state per picture. demand high. limited one day stand. Tonight Gail Kane's The Bride's Silence screens, plus Phillips Company vaudeville with a full musical program.

Fairfield Theater France Gen. Pershing Joffre Bennett Gail Kane Mutual Phillips Company

Recital by Prof Moorhead Set For Tomorrow Evening

A recital is announced for tomorrow evening at 7 30 in Prof Moorhead's studio. The public is cordially invited to attend this artistic event and enjoy the performances.

Prof. Moorhead

Public Health Notice and Masonic Meeting Announcement

Outside toilets and vaults must be cleaned before the last of April or penalties under Iowa statutes will be enforced. Mayor R. H. Munro and Health Officer Dr. J. W. Bean issue the notice. A McCord Chapter R. A. M. special communication is set for seven thirty this evening. all members urged to attend.

Iowa R. H. Munro J. W. Bean McCord

Mary Pickford at the Orpheum Today

Actress Mary Pickford appears at the Orpheum Theatre today. Fans can expect a matinee and evening show with her latest film debuting on stage in a lively tribute to silent cinema.

Mary Pickford Orpheum

U S Casualty List Reports Multiple War Losses

Washington dispatch lists 30 U S casualties with two killed in action and three dying of wounds or accidents. Names include Captain Phelps Collins Lieut George Middleditch and Private Frank J Konopek among others. totals show killed in action two died of accident three died of wounds twelve died of disease and wounded severely or slightly.

Washington War Department Phelps Collins George O. Middleditch Acciden Elyde Aetion Crp Phelps Cobline Frank J. Konopek George Middleditch Milward Kutloer Martin J. Murphy Alma M. Martin Arthur BP Vaurelus Wilbur Wilkerson Sergt

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