Personal notices of residents travel and job changes
Milfred Montgomery and Lucile Parsons spent vacation with grandparents Mr and Mrs Miller Parsons in Douds Leando. Several residents recover from measles. Gail McNeese resigns stenographer post to join Loudon Machinery Go. Ray Loehr resigns as New Chicago grocery clerk to become travelling salesman for Keokuk house. Various visits, travels, and vacations noted across Des Moines Ottumwa Batavia and surrounding towns. city schools close for a week. Basil Grooms and Mrs Sarah Wolf noted among visitors and arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milfred
Montgomery
Lucile Parsons
Ray Loehr
Chicago
Keokuk
Teressa Kasowsky
Brighton
Frank S. Boies
Des Moines
Olve Williams
Ottumwa
Jack Ireland
Florence
Waterloo
Basil Grooms
Ottumway
Cty
Sarah Wolf
Shannon City
Tody
Earl Hodgen
Supt. Kies
Albia
Margaret Whitmore
Batavia
Earl Hodgen Funeral Set for Tomorrow
The funeral for Earl Hodgen will be held from the Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 overseen by Rev. Anspach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hodgen
Lutheran Church
Rev
Anspach
Infant Howard Miller Dies in Libertyville
Howard Miller infant son of Mr and Mrs Howard Petzinger Miller died yesterday morning at their Libertyville home. Born February 25 1917 the child was found dead in bed by startled parents. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at four from the home with Rev Campbell of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment followed at Fells cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Miller
Howard
Jennie Petzinger Miller
Libertyville
Rev
Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Fells
Katherine Smutz Wins Jefferson County Spelling Contest
Katherine Smutz representing the Washington school won the Jefferson county spelling contest at the library this afternoon earning a free trip to Des Moines to compete in the State contest in August. Maude Creager placed second and will be alternates. Local musicians entertained as judges and professors from Parsons College presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Smutz
Washington School
Jefferson County
Des Moines
Maude Creager
Katherine Black
Clyde Reed
Fairmont College students pledge service for wartime
Wichita Kansas March 31 Four hundred Fairmont college students including men and women pledged allegiance to America and promised to offer their services if war comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witchita
Kan
Fairmont College
America
Wes leyan Bible Class Hosts Final Chicken Pie Supper
The Wes leyan Bible Class at the Methodist church holds its last supper event this Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Guests pay 25 cents for chicken pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Bible Class
Methodist Church
Leggett Turkey Dinner Mention In Courier Fragment
A readable fragment notes plans to visit Leggett for a turkey dinner, sidelining a Sunday family meal. The line captures a casual family choice amid everyday errands without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggett
Fairfield High School Heads To Knox League Final
Fairfield High School will represent the district in the final debate of the Knox League after last night's results at Champaign and Quincy. The final is likely around April 13 with one debate in Fairfield. Fairfield's negative team lost to Champaign two to one, but Fairfield defeated Quincy three to one, leading the trio as Champaign’s negative team also fell to Quincy two to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High School
Champaign
Quincy
Fairfield
Notice General Clean Up Week Begins April 2 1917
City to clean up all tin cans and rubbish during a general cleanup week. Citizens are asked to pile items for easy collection. D F Spratt mayor.
Balmer Returns to Batavia Garage Service Liaison
W. B. Balmer formerly of the Ford Garage is now with Batavia Motor Co. at Batavia and offers to assist former patrons while in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Balmer
Ford Garage
Batavia Motor Co
Batavia
Florence L Knight 1854 1917 Fairfield Obituary
Florence L Knight born Ohio October 5 1854 died March 27 1917 at her home North Sixth Street Fairfield aged 62 years 5 months 22 days. Married John B Keltner December 12 1871 and had five children two died in infancy and a daughter Dora died at 16. She joined Methodist then Christian church and followed Holiness doctrine. Survived by husband two sons Theodore and Leroy of Fairfield three sisters and one brother Glendora Pugsley California Elizabeth Mead Des Moines Clara C Smith Reading Louis C Knight Mt Ayr one grandchild and many friends. Funeral at the Mission Thursday conducted by Rev F C Behner with Rev L E Kuhns. burial Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence L. Knight
Ohio
North Sixth Street
Fairfield
John B. Keltner
Dora
Keltner
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Theodore and
Leroy
Glendora Pugsley
California
Elizabeth Mead
Des Moines
Event details for upcoming Saturday evening sale
The notice advertises an event to be held next Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. The price listed is 25 cents. No location or organizer is specified in the readable text.
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Wm. Campbell
Washington
Vanilla Smith
Glendale
Liberyville
Geo. Horne
R. V. Galigher
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J. V. Winters
Parsons College
D. F. Spratt
Stratford
Paige
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Linwood
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Dartmoor
Lance F. O. B
Detroit Tins
Detroit Motor Car Company
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Fred W. McClain
East Broadway
Santox
Brags Gaumer Bros Jewelry
Thigg
R. H. Spence
Daniel Frohman
Louise Huff
Jack Pickford
Chas. Dickens
Carlyle Blackwell
Ethel Clayton
Gairfield Theater
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Bloodhound
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Pearl OF the Army
Fay Tincker
Triangle
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