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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1919
Page
2
Multiple churches across the area announce a one hour earlier schedule starting Sunday. Presbyterians, English Lutherans, New Chicago Mission, Christian Church, Christian Science, Free Methodist and Bethel A M E outline Sunday school times, morning and evening worship, youth meetings, and revival services with subjects and locations listed.
Samuel Hicks writes from Coney Island to his son William in Skeeterville Arkansas. He notes rate sites and fakes, mentions a fat girl named Amy in the Crazy House, and describes liking the bath and beach to see pretty girls while his mother keeps a tight watch. He hopes to return home soon and mentions spending money, including 25 cents.
Fairfield voters will elect a Mayor Treasurer Assessor Park Commissioner two at large Aldermen and one from each ward. Polls open 7am to 7pm with ward polling places Court House New Chicago Cafe City Hall and Public Library. Listed are ward officials including judges clerks and registration boards for all four wards.
On complaint of the conductor on 179 yesterday F. T. Rome was arrested when the train reached here for illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors. At the trial before O. H. Herring he was given a fine of $100, which he settled. He was not a bootlegger, but was taking four pints home for his own use. He resided in Albia.
Mrs Clara A Nelson aged wife of Nels G Nelson died yesterday at her Salina home after a 16 month battle with heart trouble. Born in Sweden she came to the U S 27 years ago settling near Salina. The couple married in 1894 and ten children were born. three daughters Hattie Pearl Nora preceded her in death. Survivors include husband and ten children Russell Johnson Mildred Harold Mrs Arthur Hostetters Roy Doris and Frances. Funeral at Salina church Monday at 10:30 in charge of Rev Sandeen with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Geneva reports fleeing Russians describe Moscow under Bolshevik rule as a lunatic asylum. Refugees recount mass executions, famine, plague, and overcrowded asylums. Population falls from 2,000,000 to about 1,600,000 as trains stop and flight becomes nearly impossible.
Miss Marie Snyder of Batavia visits the city today. Mrs. Frank Daggett and Mrs. A. K. Harper depart for Creston for a week. Mrs. J. P. Moorhead and daughter Elizabeth visit Ottumwa this afternoon. Mrs. B. Stanton and daughter Louise of Chariton are guests of Mrs. A. G. Gordon. Mrs. Fred Johnson and Mrs. W. B. Starr visit friends in Ottumwa. Mrs. P. J. Brady leaves for Ottumwa. she will be joined home by her daughter Mrs. Ray Eckerman and her grandson from Exline who has been visiting there.
Delegates from almost every state gathered in New Orleans for the Elks three big days in Elkdom a庆 celebration opening with a reception to grand lodge officers led by grand exalted ruler Price A Campbell of East St Louis Illinois The far reaching gathering marks a major fraternal event in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Notice lists wallpaper sales and scheduling options at Thomas Wallpaper Store. Includes prices for office and residence service and a reference to Dr. F. N. Lucas. Also mentions a Presbyterian church food sale on April 1st and a Jericho theater seating event for Coney Island on May 29.
Paris on March 20 Reuter's Limited reports the league of nations executive council will increase representation from two to three members per state. The third seat is likely to go to a labor representative, expanding labor influence within the council.
Tomorrow’s Jefferson County Gold Star service fills the church as the Relief Corps plans the program. Rev W R Keesey will speak, with readings, overseas talks, and musical selections by the Business Men’s Quartette and soloists. Mr John B Trent will accept for Jefferson county, with a Soldiers Doxology to close.
An 1919 Unionville notice praises W. H. Holman G. E. McCutcheon L. P. Davis and associates as esteemed figures moving to Iowa towns Albia Chariton Corydon Centerville Fairfield or Ottumwa. Letters urge banks in those cities to extend favors to the families and note their intention to do business locally. Also endorses H Drummond and W S Cromer seeking a new home to expand business and improve finances with community support sought wherever they settle.
A telegram from Geo. Cohan to the Fairfield Elks promises his personal attendance for the musical comedy event next Wednesday and Thursday night. He says he will bring stars including Lillian Russell Madam Sherry Jack Clifford and others, signed Geo. Cohan May 29.
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