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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1917

Page

4

Junior Class Play Proves Successful at High School Evening

The Junior Class Play The Blossoming of Mary Anne delighted audiences in the high school auditorium. Katherine Shelby and Harold Pence led the cast with Ada Greiner and Gladys Workman scoring as top humorists. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross fund with a large, thankful crowd.

Mary Anne Katherine Shelby Harold Pence Ada Greiner Betsy Scroggina Gladys Workman Sarah Applegate Slissy Red Cross Fund William Barkely Yale Harold Pence Ternify Warren Glotfelty Floyd Henderson Barkely Evana McClure Teddy Farnum Paul Ferrel H. K. Kirkland New York Society Dorothy Blake Charlies Mason John Simmons Kirkland Grace Kemp Mary Anne Simmons Betsy Scroggins Simmons Hirieee Sarah Applyate Slissy Farmdale Patty Cloverleaf Anna Roth Tyee Ryle Elaine Jewett Ode Madaline Peterson Frella Jewett Elaine Sis- Roe Ie Rie Cie Nellie Seovel

Private sale of car and household goods at Orpheum building

C. Erickson's car to be sold to highest bidder for cash or bankable note at two o'clock Saturday May 19 in front of the Orpheum building. Also private sale of household goods at 204 South Main Street including an Edison phonograph.

C. ©. Erickson Orpheum W. G. Allison Adm South Mainstreet

Carbon Remover offered by Richardson's Hardware Co

Advertisement for a free trial of a carbon remover to keep cars in good order. Notes agent John Sexton & Co. wholesale grocers of Chicago, 204 South Main Street, phone 563, 705 G A Merich.

Richardson's Hardware Co G. A. Merich John Sexton & Co Chicago South Main Street

For Sale Classified Curbing Demand Across City

Various items offered for sale including empty oak paint barrels, kitchen chairs, a commode, iron beds, a range of home furnishings, three work horses and wagon, a residence lot on South Main, and purebred Seated Collie puppies. Listings include contact names and phone numbers for inquiries.

Louden Machinery CO N. A. Lamme Monarchs Smiths Underwoods Olivers Smith Royals Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn Street Chicago

Church Chimes and Presbyterian Meeting

A parish bulletin notes church chimes and a Presbyterian service. Details are brief, with emphasis on worship and church notes.

Mothers Day church services across several congregations

Dr Parsons will preach in the morning with a Mothers Day centered Sunday school featuring a day souvenir for attendees. Morning sermon The Function of the Holy Spirit and evening True Motherhood. Special music includes a David Cossett solo. Several churches host Mothers Day events with scripture topics and invitations to attend.

David Cossett Otterbein Quartet Tus

Statute Governs Rate Case In Springfield

Geo T Buckingham assistant AG told the state public utilities commission that the 24 cent rate case is governed by a statute capping at 2 cents per mile. P P Scott general solicitor for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and other railroad attorneys said railroads would not participate, citing lack of commission jurisdiction.

Springfield Geo. T. Buckingham State Public Utilities Commission P. P. Scott Chicago, Burlington & Quincy

Democrats Win in Jersey City Municipal Vote

Complete returns from Tuesday's municipal election show Jersey City's next commission government will be entirely Democratic.

Jersey City N. J

Revival spirit fuels regular prayer meeting

A field superintendent invites all to a Tuesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30 as part of a spiritual revival. The message urges a crowded house for the service and expresses faith in the revival’s momentum.

B. F. Wnorowski Field

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