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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
6
A line from a historical newspaper shows the entry of mail matter at the Fairfield Iowa post office, designated as second class mail. The fragment confirms official postal handling and designation.
A series of brief notices from Jefferson County Republicans declare candidacies for state and county offices in the June 3, 1918 primary. Names listed include WM L Long U S Ritcher C E Ristine Sanford Zeigler Jr A C Turner Geo Stephenson Vern S Samuelson R C Leggett M Olga Raines A B Tron Clyde C Bell and MB Humphreys seeking roles from State Representative to County Recorder and Board of Supervisors.
Democratic voter notice from Jefferson County proclaims Frank P. Mowery seeking renomination for U S House of Representatives in Iowa at the June 2 1918 primary. He urges voters to review his record in the 37th General Assembly and asks for legal support. He also declares intent to seek the Democratic nomination for Treasurer.
The inquest into the unknown infant found in Cedar Creek opened yesterday at the Frazey Undertaking Parlors with Coroner W H Conner presiding. Ralph Berry testified he saw the body from the Cedar bridge, and a post mortem is planned to determine if the child was alive when abandoned.
The Red Cross Drive in Jefferson county will launch tomorrow night at eight o clock in the city park with Captain Frank Edwards of the British army speaking. If bad weather arrives the meeting shifts to the armory.
William Van Patten 700 West Washington street dies at about 10 30 this morning after a nine day pneumonia illness. He long managed the Orpheum theater and is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Van Patten and two brothers John and Fred Van Patten. No funeral arrangements announced.
On the Isle of Man setting the Deemster photoplay comes to the Fairfield Theater for a two day run. The tale centers on a Deemster with near absolute island law and a Bishop as sole overruler. A love story drives the plot as a clash of loyalties ends in a harsh exile.
Jefferson County must supply 31 additional men to the National Army during the five day window starting May 25. Across the First district of Iowa 270 men are summoned for Camp Dodge, with Des Moines and Lee counties bearing the largest quotas. The full First district list covers seven counties and notes credits for voluntary enlistments and prior drafts, with an estimated 3,654 Iowa men expected to report in the period.
At chapel services this morning farewell messages were given by L. E. Crossman and A. R. Morris as they prepare to depart for War Y M C A. work. Students extend hearty good wishes to the popular faculty members.
Last evening the Heflin home on Broadway hosted a likely final Orio Elzevir jamboree. Weather forced a shift from the usual browse to a light dinner with varied sandwiches olives potato salad baked beans deviled eggs apricot ice cake and cookies. The games included a modernized drop the handkerchief using a cake of ice and much amusement followed by a break around 8 o'clock.
County Treasurer R. H. Spence, George M. Ball for Clerk of Court, and Glen Neibert for Sheriff announce candidacies. They seek approval of Democratic voters at the June primary of 1918, noting the dates and offices sought.
Two families from Henry county moved to Fairfield praised its schools and clean town. They met local Christian businessmen, bought city property and a farm near town, signing the note with M. KE. Harlan and W. A. Harlan.
Social Tomato plants offered at Climax Grocery at three dozen for 25e all week long.
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