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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
7
The new spring boots feature handcrafted lasts and patterns for standout character. Each pair emphasizes fit and comfort, inviting customers to try the latest line and experience their distinctive style.
A string of brief notices lists in town residents and visitors. Carl McClain breaks a collar bone while playing, Mrs. C W Raines travels to Toledo Iowa, families visit New London, Libertyville, and Batavia, and several locals plan moves or trips including Washington Iowa and California.
The City Council backs a spring clean-up with four city teams starting Monday to tidy yards and alleys. The Ladies Improvement Association Clean City Club will organize membership drives, a prize contest with cash awards, and a summer review of properties to boost Fairfield’s health and beauty.
Mr and Mrs P J Witkoski and sons Ralph and Raymond and Mrs Ernest Bates motored to Ottumwa Saturday to visit friends. Mrs Wilson of East Burlington street goes to Kirksville Mo for knee operation. Wm Nash of Washington spent the weekend in the city. Mrs Susan Booth has been very ill at her home on West Kirkwood street. Mrs C C Lanam and children drove to Mt Sterling to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs John E Anderson return to Corning this evening after the death of the former s sister Mrs Fred Hamlin. Mr and Mrs Ed Montgomery spent Friday in Ottumwa to see the play The Lilac Domino. Charles Barrow is ill at Mrs Booths home on West Kirkwood street.
The Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club will perform Thursday evening March 29 in the Methodist church. Admission is 25 cents. A 439 BUFFALO BILL feature is advertised soon at the Fairfield Theater.
The Wesleyan Glee Club performs at the Methodist church Thursday at 8 pm. It is the eighteenth annual tour, led by Flora Baldwin with reader Helen Barrett and soloist Newton E. Moats, under Epworth League auspices for a church fund drive.
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