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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
2
Jefferson County offers a county agent position to 200 men who sign a three year guarantee of 2.50 dollars per man. Professor T R Douglas explains the role and potential of county agricultural agents, noting gains from experience in existing counties and the farmer's shift toward community building and efficiency. (Continued on Page 4.)
Gail Marie McNeese and John H. Gable of this city wed at the Baptist church with a small gathering. Mrs Paul McClain hosted Thursday Embroidery Club at her west city home with a social dinner. Vern C White of Fairfield married Miss Vera Taylor of Mt. Pleasant at Rev. Staebler's home, witnesses brief as relatives attended. White works as a machinist. Taylor has held multiple trusted positions including assistant business manager of the Free Press.
The funeral for J. H. Sutton who died Tuesday will be held tomorrow at nine o'clock from the late residence on South Fourth street with Rev. W. R. Keesey presiding. Burial will be in the Birmingham cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. White have many Mt. Pleasant friends and will reside in Fairfield.
Funeral for J. H. Sutton will be held Saturday at nine from the Sutton home on South Fourth street. All old soldiers and G. A. R. members are requested to attend. By order J. H. GANTZ Commander.
Ex convict W C Wallace will address the public at the Baptist church this evening describing prison life at Anamoosa and Fort Madison. His talk invites community members to attend and hear his experiences.
Messrs. Neil Robinson and Joe Bucher escaped a serious crash when their car’s steering failed on a steep hill east of Mt Pleasant. The vehicle flipped onto the tracks and down a fifteen foot embankment. Bucher suffered a deep knee gash. Robinson was unconscious beneath the car. Both were treated in Mt Pleasant before returning home.
Mrs Harold Cassel visited yesterday with friends in Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs D B Downey of Richland are visiting friends in the city. O S Hart is ill with mumps at his home on East Broadway. Mrs Charles Quillen of Mt Pleasant has been in poor health and is sent to Excelsior Springs Mo for treatment. Linoleum mirrors chairs rockers stands for sale. Just a few trimmed hats left Lamersons Hat Shop.
Message to members referencing phone number 6914 and E D Culbertson. Indicates a union notice or communication to insured members in Jefferson County farms mutual insurance context.
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