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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
2
Entrant Dean Taylor and editor manager A W Taylor appear in a brief post office notice from Fairfield Iowa. It records filing information for second class mail and general mail matter status.
A compendium of 1918 Jefferson county Republican candidate notices for State Representative Sheriff Clerk of Court Auditor Recorder Supervisor. Names include WM. L. LONG U. S. RITCHER C. B. RISTINE SANFORD ZEIGLER Jr A C TURNER GEO STEPHENSON VERNA SAMUELSON R C LEGGATT M OLGA RAINES Clyde C. Bell MB Humphreys. Primary set for June 3 1918 and June 2 1918.
Frank P. Mowray announces candidacy for renomination as Democratic representative in Iowa's House from Jefferson County. He urges voters to study his record in the 37th General Assembly and asks for their legal support. He also seeks the Democratic nomination for treasurer.
The Cedar creek infant inquest opened at Frazey Undertaking Parlors with Coroner W. H. Conner presiding. Witnesses testifying include Ralph Berry and his mother, noting the body seen in the stream. An autopsy by Dr. J. S. Ganmer and J. W. Bean is scheduled for tonight at 7 o clock to determine if the child was alive.
The Red Cross Drive in Jefferson county will be launched tomorrow night at eight o'clock with Captain Frank Edwards of the British army speaking in the city park. If weather is bad the meeting moves to the armory to hear Edwards explain the Red Cross work to Fairfield residents.
William Van Patten died this morning at about ten thirty after a nine day illness with pneumonia. He had long served as manager of the Orpheum theater and leaves his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Patten and two brothers John and Fred Van Patten, all of the city. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
A picturesque Isle of Man photoplay told through the Deemster and Bishop’s sons. The plot centers on a lawman’s harsh exile after a passionate killing and a bishop’s intervention, set against wild island scenery and a strong love story.
Jefferson County must furnish 31 additional men for the National Army during a five day period starting May 25. The First District quota includes 270 from Iowa to Camp Dodge. Henry County has the smallest and Des Moines and Lee Counties the largest shares. The seven counties of the district total 3 654 men to report, with several counties already over their allotments.
At chapel services this morning farewell addresses were given by Professors L. E. Crossman and A. R. Morris who will depart soon for War Y M C A work. The student body extends warm wishes to two popular faculty members.
Last evening the Heflin home on Broadway hosted a year end Orio Elzevir browse. Weather altered plans to an indoor entertainment after a light dinner. The crowd enjoyed a modernized drop the handkerchief using a cake of ice amid much amusement. Hostilities broke at about 8 o clock.
County Treasurer at the June Primary KR. H. SPENCE for Clerk of Court I will be a candidate subject to Democratic voters at the Primary June 3 1918. GEORGE M. BALL. For Sheriff I announce my nomination for Sheriff on the Democratic ticket at the June primaries.
A letter from two families translated as M. E. and Harlan describes moving from Henry county to Fairfield attracted by its good schools and clean town. They mention meeting local Christian businessmen and purchasing city property and a farm near town.
Three dozen tomato plants available all week at Climax Grocers for EO buyers.
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