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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1911

Page

5

Local Briefs Highlight City Visits and City Projects

Richland resident Mre Ralph Irwin visits friends in the city. Atty and Mre J A Hugltp and two sons depart for a southern trip. Mrex Allie Bradshaw and Mre A Pace return from Moline. Memorial Day services set May 28 at the Christian Church with Rev S B Rose speaking. Senator W S Allen travels to Keosauqua for business. Dr Iona Edwards moves her office to the east side of the square. Fisher & Ball relocate to the vacated Grove rooms. T S Waters critically ill at home on West Burlington. Physical Culture club enjoyed a morning at Log Cabin. Boys band held first open air concert to a large crowd. Adams & Hall contract for Centerville engineers approved for sewer, filter plant, light plant, paving plans. total $1,800 plus supervising engineer at $150 monthly.

Iona Edwards Fisher & Ball Messrs. Fisher Adams & Hall Centerville Engineers

Unique Announcement Party Held in Fairfield

Miss Bessie McGregor hosted a small gathering on South B street with intimate friends. A long distance call from Des Moines announced Oscar Swanson’s upcoming marriage to Miss McGregor on June 27, prompting cheers and congratulations.

Fairfield Bessie McGregor South B Street Ruth Johnson Hazel Manatrey Grace Allen Florence Roth Ruth Leggett Alberta Kamp Harvey Easton

Local notes and mishaps in Blackhawk area

Raymond Ann Blackhawk spent Sunday with HB Stansberry. George Johnson lost a valuable horse recently and faces continued bad luck in that area. Aunt Katy bought a new hoe to deal with increasing snakes. Floyd Davidson's team frightened bystanders when they toppled a surrey injuring a shaft and scattering a buggy. no injuries reported. Ola Johnson and Jessie Holland visited Floyd Davidson's to see a new piano.

Raymond Ann HB. Stansberry George Johnson Mr Johnson Katy Floyd Davidson Surrey Floyd Miss Ola Johnson Jessie Holland

Baseball Tomorrow on Alumni Field

Tomorrow at three o clock Loudon and Turney baseball teams meet on Alumni Field. Proceeds support the Ladies Improvement Association.

Aumni Field Loudon Turney Ladies’ Improvement Association

Mrs Temple's Diamonds Missing. Recovery Promised Tomorrow

Mrs Temple reports her diamonds lost and promises a sensational recovery event tomorrow night at Library Hall. Local police urge calm as crowds gather for the anticipated find.

WE DO ELECTRIC horse clipping NEIBERT and son

Thoma's 115 tickets for the H. S. Senior play reserve capacity for tomorrow night. Quote about plans to attend the event appears with 길 beyond.

Neibert & Son H. S Thoma

Optical Lenses Factory Promises Quality and Value

A lens producer highlights nationwide output of second quality lenses while assuring customers of good goods at reasonable prices. The message emphasizes reliable optical work and fair pricing to grow business.

Egyptian Reptile Dancer Performs at Orpheum

Lady Carmen the Egyptian snake dancer wowed last night at the Orpheum theatre with a graceful performance. She defends snakes against common repulsions and criticizes long held reptile ideas while delivering vivid Egyptian scene portrayals.

Lady Carmen Orpheum Theatre Pasha of Perela

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily Journal Mre Ralph Irwin Richland Atty J. A Hugltp Sone Mrex Allie Bradshaw A. Pace Moline Itl The Christian Church Abingdon S. B. Rose Thie City W. S. Allen Keosauqua T. S. Waters West Burlington Street Physical Culture Club Teir M. A. McGregor Miss McGregor George Blake Alice Booker Guy S.anstead N. C. Anstead, Jeweler Ingram Kashmeir Velvet Tapestry Brussels Axminster Body Brussels Wilton Velvets J. C. Thorne & Son Pasha of Persia E. H. Montgomery Montgomery Greenhouses Mr. Bert Easter Texas Chas. A.herring Co . Telephones Leggett House Donovan U. R U. O Coulter A.T Reynolds Riggy Street Pillsbury’s Stubbs Lecader East Side Square
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