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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
7
Local notices from city briefs and visits
A sequence of short items records residents and visitors in Des Moines area towns. Notables include C E Keltner at a convention in Des Moines, Miss Izora Bishop and Miss Anna Starr visiting the city, Earl Kirkhart, Burl Fleming returning from Burlington, and many others visiting, working, or moving. Also noted are a Clinton lodge meeting Mayord, Gladys Workman becoming Libertyville High assistant principal, and a post office clerk examination scheduled for May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Workman
Libertyville High School
Hedden sanity trial in Mount Pleasant murder case
The state seeks a sanity evaluation of Clarence E. Hedden charged with murdering Raymond Mathews last August. If found insane, Hedden would be committed to Anamosa penitentiary until sane to face trial. if sane, trial for murder proceeds immediately. The court will determine the current mental state to avoid errors in trying an insane man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Clarenc E. Heddin
Raymond Mathews
Hedden
Anamosa
Scandal Beatrix Vanderdyke Drives Comedy at Fairfield
Contance Talmadge stars as Beatrix Vanderdyke in Scandal a Select release showing tonight at the Fairfield theater. The pampered New York debutante’s blackmail slander and heartache are tempered by wit on a honeymoon cruise aboard the Galatea with chaperoned setups and amusing complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batrix
Franklin
Beatrix
America
Contance Talmadge
Beatrix Vanderdyke
New York
Fairfield Theater
For Sale Classified Items and Listings
A column of classified notices lists items for sale and contact details. Fords, a twin Harley motorcycle, Navy beans, household furnishings, brood sows with pigs, a dining table, a Dodge car, a driving cart with hay, a five room house and lot, and real estate lots on Second Street and North Court are advertised with owners and phone numbers including Hannah Clinkinbeard A E Martin C A Summers Mrs Martha Junkin and Stortz & Taglauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Martin
West Washington
Towe Street
Stortz & Taglauer
C. A. Summers
Martha L. Junkin
Second Street
North Court
Lutheran Bible Class Meets At Mrs Johnsons Tonight
The Winners Bible Class of the Lutheran church will meet with Mrs. Charlies Johnson on East Adams St this evening. All members urged to attend. The Yeoman lodge ladies will fill officers chairs during May with the first May meeting on Friday night and all members urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Charlies Johnson
East Adams St
the Yeoman Lodge
Theda Bara Stars In Du Barry At Orpheum Tonight
Theda Bara appears in William Fox photoplay Du Barry at the Orpheum tonight. The film presents a historical tale with Bara portraying Louis XV era figures in a lavish production said to exceed prior screen dramas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara IN “du Barry
Orpheum
William Fox
du Barry
Theda Bara
Orpheum Theater
Miss Bara
Louis XV
Countess du Barry
Fairfield Lodge to Hold Degree Work Friday May 3 1918
Notice urges all members to attend the second and third degree work at Fairfield Lodge No. 629 I O O F Friday evening May 3 1918. John Kyle is the Noble Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Lodge
O. F
Jonn Kyle
N. G
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Death
We thank our neighbors and friends for kindness at the death of my wife and aunt and for flowers and music. 397 L. P. Hilton and Relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alo
L. P. Hilton
Funeral for Ward Lamson Friday in Evergreen Cemetery
The remains of Ward Lamson will arrive Friday morning from Mesa Arizona. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM at the residence of Mrs. S. K. West on West Burlington Street. Interment follows at Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Lamson
Mesa
Arizona
West
Burlington Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield Independent School Bonds Called for Payment
Notice to holders of School Bonds No. 85 to 94 inclusive of Fairfield Independent School District. Bonds have been called for payment and interest will stop May 1. Payments are due at the Secretary's office 400 C. U. Emry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
C. U. Emry
Theda Bara Stars At Orpheum Tonight
Theda Bara appears as the lead vampire in tonight's Orpheum program with fans lining up to see her iconic screen presence and a classic vampire tale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foster
C. E. Keltner
Des Moines
Miss Izora
Libertyville
Anna Starr
Lockinge
Anna Lou
Glendale
Earl Kirkhart of
Ottumwa
Burl Fleming
Burlington
Clinton Lodge No. 16
Illa Miller
Grippe
Ed. Gentry
W W. C. Spaulling
Mt. Vernon
Fay Riggs
G. W. Sage
City
Dwight N. Lewis
W. H. Montgomery
Lewis Kein
Washington
Ray Copeland
Frank Holt
Lockridge
A. Anderson
Lockidge
A. W. Taylor
Jefferson County Hospital
R. B. Stephenson
Alma Feber of
R. B. Louden
Mrs
A. J. Green
Beckwith
E. D. Bail
Clarinda
Holcote Bone
Bruce Halferty
Jefferson Barracks
C. C. Griswold
Allerton
S. J. Welday
North Third Street
Leland Holgate
R. C. Leggett
Fairfield National Bank
S. L. Machesney
Machesney
Mount Pleasant
People’s Column
West Side Square
Hannah Clinkinbeard
Navy
Bath
State
W. D Garmee
West Kirkwood Street
W. B. Holcomb
Sevan
Grey Kid
Itary Boots
the Orpheum
Anderson
C. E. Anderson
France
George Beban
Jules OF
Dol
Lars
Drake Clothing Co
L. E. Clinkin Beard
Fairfield, Iowa
East Side
John T. Davies
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Fast Broadway
Lon H. Israel
Montgomery
Court Hotel
WF. Bevering
West Grimes St
Craig Patterson
Lamberson Millinery
Rodabaugh & Bean Store
South Side Square
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