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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
6
The Daily Journal lists its publishing house as Journal Printing Co with editor Tan Taylor and the week month designation indicating a periodical cycle. Notes show Publisher and Week Bae Month alongside staff roles.
Jefferson County offers a three year County Agent position for 200 men who sign a 2.50 guarantee. Prof. T R Douglas explains the role of the agent, noting that Iowa counties with agents show growing farm advancement, community building, and higher efficiency as farmers seek to implement known improvements and collaborate with neighbors. Continued on Page 4.
Miss Gail Marie McNeese and John H. Gable were quietly married at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. A R Toothacre with a few friends present. The couple will reside at 604 West Grimes Street and both are locally connected. McNeese is a former stenographer and Gable is a well regarded new resident.
The funeral for J. H. Sutton, who died Tuesday, will be held tomorrow at 9 AM from the late residence on South Fourth Street. Rev. W. R. Keesey will officiate, with burial in the Birmingham cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. White anticipate happiness and success as they make their home in Fairfield. Vera Taylor, longtime Free Press official assistant business manager, is soon to wed Vern White of Fairfield. a Mayflower Guild shower was held in her honor.
The funeral for J. H. Sutton will be held Saturday at nine o'clock from the Sutton home on South Fourth street. All veterans and G. A. R. members are urged to attend. By order, J. S. GANTZ, Commander.
Messrs. Neil Robinson and Joe Bucher escaped serious injury when their car rolled over after the steering broke on a steep hill east of Mt Pleasant. Bucher suffered a deep knee gash needing five stitches. Robinson, unconscious, was found under the vehicle. The Ford sustained extensive damage.
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 East Broadway home. Mrs Charles Quillen of Mt Pleasant has been sent to Excelsior Springs Missouri for treatment.
W C Wallace former convict will address the public at the Baptist church this evening sharing experiences from prison life at Anamoosa and Fort Madison. Linoleum and furniture sale advertised by Lamberson's Hat Shop with remaining trimmed hats available. Jefferson County Farms Mutual Insurance Union members are advised to note a contact number 6914.
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