Urges G A R to secure new members
George Strong Post G A R relays a message from J M Millis department Commander urging posts to appoint committees to find eligible veterans and enroll them. He cites about five thousand pensioners outside ranks and stresses cherishing memories, unity, and active engagement to support comrades in need and uphold the legacy of Civil War leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strong Post
J. ©. Millis
Pension Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Meade
Thomas
Hancock
Logan
Hooker
Howard
Dodge
Lincoln
The Town Slouch by Bellis M Clarke Quarrel Over Rope Ends Extract
The fragment notes a mild quarrel after a rope in a hammock broke and a man’s finances are left to the same person. It reads as a rural vignette with dialogue about economy and trust in a peculiar reference.
Notice of Final Settlement in Iowa District Court
Heirs at law of John R. McElderry and interested parties are notified that by March 24 1917 the final report of Isabella F. McElderry Executrix will be on file seeking approval and discharge. A hearing is set for April 9 1917 at Fairfield Town, Iowa. Leggett McKenney attorneys represent the Executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Jefferson County
John R. McElderry
Tax Due Dates and Delinquency Notice
County treasurer R H Spench informs taxpayers taxes are due January 1 with delinquency March 1 and penalties April 1. The note urges prompt payment and notes receipts are limited in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Spench
Gave Good Concert at Mount Pleasant
Bethel Jubilee Singers of Fairfield performed in Mount Pleasant at the First Methodist church to aid both Mount Pleasant A M E and Fairfield churches. The event raised about 60 dollars with roughly 30 dollars allotted to each church. proceeds aimed at easing a heavy 600 dollar assessment on the Fairfield Bethel church and parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
First Methodist
A. M. BE
Fairfield
Bethel Jubilee Singers
West Henry St
Bethel Colored Church
Yeoman Lodge Shower Scheduled for March 22
The miscellaneous shower by Yeoman Lodge will be Thursday evening March 22. All members are urged to attend. If you offer that apartment For Rent at the rent price you will find the right tenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Dawkins
Yeoman Lodge
Final Report in Estate of T L Workman Executrix Notification
Notice from Jefferson County Iowa Court of final report in the estate of T L Workman deceased. Executrix Etna Workman requests approval at the April Term 1917. objections must be filed by noon of the second day of court in Fairfield, Iowa. Final report approval will discharge Executrix and exonerate bond. Attorney S B Irish represents the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Towa
T. L. Workman
Fairfield
Town
Etna Workman
BE. Irish
Tennant asks for more guards at state penitentiary
Deputy Warden Bloyd Tennant at Fort Madison threatens to quit unless the legislature provides a larger guard force. He cites a reduction to thirty guards from eighty for about six hundred inmates, saying supervision is unsafe and could trigger trouble after a recent cell house shooting. Tennant, a Methodist minister, warns of ongoing risk to staff and prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Bloyd Tennant
State Penitentiary
Board of Control
Tennant
Danville
Wanted ads seek rooms, help, and investment in Mt. Pleasant
Four unfurnished rooms in a modern home for light housekeeping or small house, phone 4588. Curtis 428 W. Dishwasher wanted with best wages at Newport Cafe, 425 W. Partner needed with at least $400 to invest in a good paying Mt. Pleasant business, care of L. K. Journal. Money wanted: 3000 on 50 acres near Bonaparte at 6 percent. 2500 on 80 acres 24 miles east Eldon at 6 percent. Gift for general housework and good cook, call 1642, 410 Jt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Curtis
Newport Cafe
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
L. K
Journal
Bonaparte
Eldon
Tirma
Li. R. Smith
For Rent Notices and Room Offered Near Fairfield
For rent a furnished room near the square call phone 4388. Ack Farm for rent six miles southeast of Fairfield improved at 15 dollars per month. For rent to a gentleman a modern furnished room at 202 West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
FE. R. Smith
Lots For Sale In Fairfield South Sec Street
Three new modern houses and fourteen lots for sale on South Sec Street in Fairfield. Builder James Bailey offers easy monthly payments, liberal terms, and custom house construction on buyer plans. Call 3499 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Secand Steel
Fairfield
James Bailey
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Allen-Streed Company
BY Bellis M. Clarke
Isabella F. McElderry
Leggett & McKenney
Mount Pleasant
Stubbs
Aeolian
Vocalion
H. P. McLaughlin CO
Adams Street
A. V. Frazey
Poland
Earl Dana
Highland Ave
C. M. Redick
Wrigleyw’s
Wrigleys
Gsplar
Tokyo
Australia
Singapore
Yairfield Theater
Pathe Gold Rooster
Featuring
Dorothy Dalton
Howard Hickman
Buffalo Bill
Universal
Richardson How
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