Local notes highlight visits and retirements across counties
A rail of visitors and locals fills daily life with guests from Ottumwa Burlington Spencer and Hutchinson Kans. Notable items include Dr L E Gordon retiring and leaving in April, Mrs R J Wilson returning from Burlington, and Miss Ruth Koons elected Libertyville superintendent with higher pay. Also reported are births and staff changes in Libertyville and nearby towns.
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Ruth Koons
Libertyville
Koons
Batavia
Margaret McGaw
Nelle Hale
Mertie Gallaher
Jessie Hoffman
Tonight Family Night in Revival at Union Services
A large crowd is expected for Family Night with a prize for the largest and second largest families present. The service features special music and the sermon titled Two Homes. Rev Butler spoke last night on Ye must be Born again. Cottage prayer meeting reports note fifty attendees and an awakening among Christians in Fairfield boosting upcoming meetings. Friday marks Children’s Night with a large Children’s Choir and the topic Family Religion.
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Butler
God
Fairfield
Kerrigan Stars in 5 Big Acts at Victory Theatre
J Warren Kerrigan remains a top film figure as he headlines five big acts at the Victory Theatre tonight. The popular star draws large crowds with a varied program showcasing his enduring appeal to cinema audiences.
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J. Warren Kerrigan
America
Victory Theatre
Fairfield City Election Notice 1919 March 31
Notice states a city election in Fairfield Iowa for mayor treasurer assessor park commissioner and eight aldermen with two at large and ward representatives. Polling places listed Court House New Chicago Cafe City Hall Public Library from 7 am to 7 pm. R H Munro mayor.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Iowa
Court House
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Sleeping sickness spread alarms doctors in Iowa
Des Moines reports a new form of sleeping sickness spreading to neighboring states with a 25 percent death rate. Patients show excessive sleep with eyes sometimes open. Illinois acts to contain the outbreak by declaring the disease reportable and ordering isolation of cases.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa City
Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois
For Sale and Help Wanted Classified Fragments
Readers report multiple brief classified items from a Burns area page including sales and wanted ads. Items list items for sale at Drakes East Side and on 600 South Second Street with contact numbers, plus hens for sale, a help-wanted notice by The Purity, and a corset shop notice by Miss Jessie Traxler with a phone contact.
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South Second Street
Money to Loan On City Property
Money to loan on city property offered by Thoma and Thoma at 908-? includes contact for securing funds. Local business notice invites inquiries from property owners seeking borrowed capital and outlines filing steps.
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Thoma & Thoma
Jefferson County special meeting on highway change
A notice from Jefferson County Board of Supervisors says a special meeting will be held Friday March 21 at 10 A M to consider the County Engineer's recommendation on altering the Fairfield and Burlington road. The plan is to straighten the road along the south side of the right of way from the intersection with the southeast quarter north east quarter section 31, Township 72, Range, toward the east line of section 31 as per Federal Aid Project No 3 plans on file with the County Auditor.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Fairfield and
Burlington
Iowa
Methodist Prayer Meetings Tonight
Cottage prayer meetings of the Methodist church are scheduled at multiple homes Friday with start times in the afternoon and evening. Locations include 406 West Broadway, 2:30 pm. 300 N Main Street, 3:00 pm. 709 N Fifth Street, 2:30 pm. and 304 South Court Street for a 2:00 pm session in Section D. a postponed Allard meeting moves to March 21 at 7:30 pm.
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The
Methodist Church
Fourth Street
Madison
W. H. George
West Broadway
Culbertson
W. Burlington Street
L. J. Marcy
N. Main Street
Frank Parcell
N. Fifth Street
T. B. Short
South Court Street
New Wear at Drake’s Silk Gloves and Hose Boutique
New arrival at Drake’s features new NECWEAR hosiery and silk gloves. Shoppers can preview the line highlighting comfort and style with a focus on refined fabric and seasonal colors.
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Drakes
Local painter returns to Fairfield for painting and paper hanging
Announcing permanent return to Fairfield. The painter will handle painting and wallpaper hanging for old customers, soliciting support. Based at Thomas Son's Wallpaper and Paint Store on the south side of the square, urging readers to book dates now.
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Fairfield
Thomas Son
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Lee Gobble
Heston
Lebertyville
J. A. Lowery
Ottumwa
W. C. Lowery
R. J. Wilson
Kenneth Reiste
Spencer
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Ben Durphey
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W. V. Linder
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Hutchinson Kans
Clarence Spencer
Camp Dodge
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Ll. Spry
Mrs. Saltz
Elgin Spry
Charles City
Glenn Hinsberry
Glenn Aldrich
Winfield
L. E. Gordon
Margaret
Iowa, Falls
Louis Easton
Jefferson County Hospital
Phillip Saur
R. Ames Montgomery
Chicago
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John Facer
Fred Clinkenbeard
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New Jersey
Martha Gilchrist
T. F. MaeNew
Dr. Gilchrist
France
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Idaho
Frances Alice
Racine, Wis
Frank Rizor
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Dollie Huffman
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Loren White
Jessie Traxler
Oxfords
A. C. Turner
Lewis Lye
Gash
Garry
Kantz
C. E. Anderson
the Wilson Real Estate Agency
R. L. Hickman
Matinee
Orpheum Cremona
Charlie - She- Chaplin
R. O. McCarty
Prince Albert
P. A
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Winston-Salem
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