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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
6
Notice states four months of mail subscriptions available for $1 in advance. Entered at Fairfield Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
A collection of Republican primary declarations from Jefferson County candidates. Listings include WM L Long for State Representative, U S Ritcher for Sheriff, C E Ristine for Sheriff, Sanford Zeigler Jr for Clerk of Court, A C Turner for County Auditor, Geo Stephenson for County Auditor, Vern S Samuelson for County Recorder, R C Leggett for County Attorney, M Olga Raines for County Recorder, Clyde C Bhll for County Recorder, and M B Wumphreys for Supervisor with June 3 1918 primary date and candidacy notes.
Frank P. Morover announces renominating bid for the Democratic ticket to the Iowa House of Representatives from Jefferson County. He invites voters to study his 37th General Assembly record and asks for loyal support at the June 3, 1918 primary election. He also states intention to seek the Democratic nomination for treasurer.
Burlington edged Ft. Madison by five points in the tenth annual Tri-State track meet at Parsons College Alumni Athletic Field. Harding of New London was the star with sixteen points, winning the 100 yard dash 110 yard hurdles and javelin while placing in other events. Other top performers included Young of Ft. Madison and Lohman Ensign and Palmer of Burlington in multiple events.
Mr and Mrs James Greenfield have returned to Birmingham after attending the funeral of Clifford Way.
R H Spence seeks the Democratic nomination for Clerk of Court at the June 3 primary 1918. George M Ball lists candidacy for Clerk of Court subject to Democratic voters approval. Glen Neibert announces as a Democratic nominee for Sheriff in the June primaries.
Fourteen men from Jefferson County will depart for the National Army tomorrow, going to Jefferson Barracks instead of Camp Dodge. They will leave on the 9:20 am eastbound train, escorted by the Fairfield Iowa Band. The listed men include James T. Stewart Clarence Barger Laurence J. Crozier Saye OER aad John L. Wolverton Clarence Tibbs Jasper Lee David B Cassat Glen Gott Carl C. Bradshaw Roy De Long David Campbell Edwin D. Howard Alexander S. Drish and others.
John C Way who died Thursday in Kansas City Missouri was honored Saturday in Jefferson County with a military funeral at 2:30 p m in the city park. A large turnout paid respects as seven United States soldiers guarded the casket. Burial followed at Evergreen cemetery.
The R N A will meet tomorrow at 2 15 pm in the Fraternal Aid Hall all members urged to attend The PEO society meets at Mrs Henry Snyders Highland avenue tonight Saturday afternoon the PEOs held their annual Mother's party at Miss Cora Balls home A program included a duet a reading a piano solo corsages were given to each mother and all reported an enjoyable time
A newborn male infant was found dead Sunday along Cedar Creek south of Fairfield. A Berry lad discovered the body about 20 feet from the bridge. Coroner W. H. Conner and Sheriff Campbell investigated, with an inquest set for eight this evening at Frazey's undertaking parlors. Clues exist but no suspect identified.
The Mothers Day exercises at the Christian Sunday school were a decided success due to the committee in charge. The 300 mark was exceeded by 70. Decorations were beautiful and 15 bouquets were sent to the sick while 26 were honored at the last resting place.
An ice cream supper at Grant school in Round Prairie township Saturday evening raised 60 dollars from the sale.
Trueman Greenfield of Washington arrived Saturday for a visit with city relatives and friends. Miss Marjorie Haight will give a voice graduation recital tomorrow evening at Barhydt chapel with Helen George reader and Rob Israel violinist. public invited. Mrs. John R. Hayes of Deming New Mexico has gone to Mt. Pleasant to visit her mother. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Way returned yesterday to Valley home.
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