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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
3
Numerous residents and guests travel for visits and family events including Mrs. Tom Moss in the city, Dr. Tombaugh and Dr. Stephenson in town, and Mrs. Mullenix undergoing surgery. Attendees plan stays in Keosauqua Excelsior Springs Cedar Rapids and Chicago with hospital and memorial sessions noted.
Hugh Culbertson was injured at his North D Street home while chopping wood when an axe struck him above the right eye after catching on a clothes line. He received stitches at Jefferson County Hospital and was later discharged to rest at home.
Hendrickson of Simpson dominates with seven firsts totaling thirty five points as Parsons, Wesleyan, and Penn compete. Garber, Hasseltine, Stever, Gunderson, Day, and Harlan shine in sprints and field events amid windy conditions and Coach Yount’s squad eyeing next Friday’s conference meet.
A packed house greeted the Kentucky Belle production by the high school Junior class. Due to demand a repeat performance was added tonight with almost all seats sold. the cast includes Hattie Stewart Col Wm McMillan Dr Blake nurse Miss Madden and many others.
President Wilson and cabinet members with Supreme Court justices and lawmakers attended the state funeral for Dr. Carlos de Pena Crucuayan, Paraguayan minister to the United States. Services at St Patrick's church included a requiem high mass and full military honors before the body is moved to Uruguay aboard a U S warship.
Clarence Hedden was found by a jury to be of unsound mind after the Raymond Matthews slaying in Mt. Pleasant. He will remain at Anamosa penitentiary until declared sane, then faces further trial and possible life term or death sentence.
During May the El building shop will open in the mornings due to material shortages. Hours run from 10 to 12. The May activity is smaller than usual, and divisional headquarters advises shortening workroom hours instead of closing them. Committee on Surgical Dressings.
The remains of J. D. Snyder, who died yesterday at his Oskaloosa home, will arrive this evening at five o clock. The funeral will be at 10:30 tomorrow morning from Kerrick parlors under Reverend W. E. Ireland of Wayland. Interment is in Brook's cemetery west of the city.
The notice states a new arrangement with Frank McMurray to deliver oil and gasoline from his tank wagon passing daily. Customers should place orders one day ahead for next day delivery effective Tuesday May 5 1918, by Charles Herring Co Ray Maxwell Cli Max Grocery Co H C Davia.
City council authorizes fuel committee to erect sheds hire clerical staff and operate coal business this year. O F Fryer comments on Fairfield Sunday law sentiment as a backdrop to the decision.
Mrs Eva L Droz expresses gratitude for the kindness shown to her and Mr Drew during his viewing and the funeral benefit paid promptly after bereavement She wishes ongoing prosperity for the Forest City Lodge Order of Moore Gentlemen and signs her name with heartfelt thanks.
Bert Bowermaster cites five arguments in favor of a Sunday law. He presents his case in a public address, outlining what he calls decisive factors guiding the proposed restriction. The remarks reflect ongoing debates over religious observance and civic policy.
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