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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
2
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Des Moines March 27 rumors persist that Secretary of State W S Allen may quit. Speculation centers on successor chances for W C Ramsay of Belmond, longtime House chief clerk. Senate subcommittee investigating the office prepares findings for Friday release to the Departmental Affairs group, then to the Senate, with potential impeachment pathways discussed.
Des Moines March 27 The Iowa house judiciary committee questioned Governor W H Harding on his pardoning Ernest Rathbun the convicted rapist The governor faced a severe cross examination and contradicted attorney George Clark on when Clark first discussed the pardon The governor’s private secretary Charles Witt testified he learned of the pardon from newspapers The Rathbun family was expected to testify next and a letter from Rathbun now in the state reformatory was to be examined further
The April term of the District court opens on April 7 presided by Judge C W Vermilion. Damages claims include Mary Franklin vs C B & Q Railroad for 2500 for injuries May 24 1918 on a Batavia to Fairfield trip when a passenger assaulted the two men. Mrs Franklin alleges she was dragged and trampled. Also Frank Cramblett and others seek compensation for sheep losses on Rock Island railroad December 5 1918. Divorces begun include Rosa Price v Thomas Price Hazel Droz v L J Droz Libbie L Lockhart v Austin Lockhart E W Little v Josephine A M Little Flora Burkhart v Schuyler C Burkhart Albert J Droz v Bertha M Droz.
A piano and vocal program by students of Prof. J. P. Moorhead and Prof. C. W. Mountain is set for tonight at 7 30 in Moorhead's studio. Selections include Schumann, Mozart, Grieg, Sullivan and Mokrejs, with pieces by Lohr, Ashford and Griswold among others. audience invited.
Notice to heirs and interested parties that the final report of Ralph Bray, Executor of John M Orr deceased, is on file in Jefferson County District Court. Objections must be filed by April 2. court to convene April 7, 1919 at Fairfield. Ralph Bray executor. Attorney R C Leggett. 48-27-6-13-20. LET US furnish your paper hangers Thomas Son Wallpaper Paints and Glass.
Sessue Hayakawa leads The Temple of Dusk a new play from Slaworth Pictures with Sylvia Bremer Jane Novak Henry Barrows and Mary Jane Irving. Akira protects Ruth Dale and the child Blossom amid murder accusations and a dramatic escape culminating in his death and the child finding him in the temple. Also local rental and sale notices appear with generic ads.
The N C Club was entertained at Mrs J L Young’s on South Fourth Street with games and contests. Mrs Orville Johnson won first prize, a hand painted plate, and refreshments were served. Johnson will host next at West Stone Street. Westminster Guild meets Friday at Mrs Clarence Hague’s Iowa Avenue home. Miss Beers Culbertson and Norris attended a six o’clock dinner at Mrs Arthur Jordan’s East Burlington Street residence. Mrs Jordan was assisted by Miss Nelle Jordan and Mrs R F Wilson.
Epworth League night drew the largest attendance as young speakers shared thoughts on serving in the King's business. Byron Hamilton described soldier’s religion and faith in trenches while Mrs. Maud Blackford presided and William Phipps spoke on the league motto Look up Lift up.
At a Letter Club session this morning the college awarded basketball letters to Stever Browne Patrick Gallaher Wilson and Prof Watson. A series of Stargazing parties starts this evening at seven thirty in front of Fairfield Hall inviting all astronomy students and other interested people to attend.
Fairfield grade schools report strong participation in the Modern Health Crusade with weekly credits earned for health chores. Top performers include Logan Lincoln Washington and H 8 with several schools tallying high points. Washington leads in room points and overall credits. The notice also promotes the Beauty Chorus in A Day at Coney Island.
A combination sale will be held on March 29 at the E der Feed Barn. The sale will feature all items offered and will be conducted by auctioneer T. B. Allender.
All W. R. C. and G. A. R. members are requested to meet Sunday afternoon at 2:30 promptly at the courthouse to attend the Gold Star service.
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