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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1919

Page

3

College presents Broken Chains with oriental atmosphere

Next Thursday May 22 the Community Bible class presents the typ ical oriental play Broken Chains at the high school auditorium. A fine cast from college faculty and high school will perform with imported costumes. Professor Vartanian leads as Ahmet the educated Turk who breaks bondage. Additional roles include Miss Marjorie Roberts as the Turkish girl and Dean McDonald as the father.

Community Bible C. J. Fulton Anna Humphrey Vartanian Ahmet Marjorie Roberts Dean McDonald Benjamin Gallaher Villianous Enver Noble Hines Jew Pedler Brainerd Covert P. G. David Josephine Montgomery Mary Miller Martha Gearhart

Footwear choices described by color and material

The fragment notes that shoppers can choose almost any color and material for shoes with options ranging from high to low heels, reflecting broad selection and personal taste in footwear.

Local News Briefs Highlight Travel and Visits

S Z. Herb left for Des Moines on business. Donald Garber and Mrs Laurence Strauss head to Chicago for trips. Miss Rena Nicholson from Indianapolis visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Russell Salts plan Martinsburg visit. The Caris family and baby visit Mt Pleasant. Mary O'Cantor visits Newton. A A Johnson of Des Moines spent Sunday with Miss Jessie Traxler. Mrs J E Smith of Ottumwa visits her parents. A marriage license issued to Wm R Tompkins and Jessie Olive Standley. Katherine Tappert visits Burlington. Mrs Lawrence Johnson and Olive Monson visit locals. George Simmons of the 77th division discharged and returns to Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Charles T Barringer visit West Broadway. Centenary subscriptions canvassers urged to attend Official Board meeting.

Mt Pleasant Hospital Rebuffs Unknown Insane Woman

A strange woman found near Abingdon, named Ethel Moore, was denied admission to the State Hospital for the Insane at Mt. Pleasant after officials could not establish her pedigree or history. Sheriff Walter Harris failed to contact the State Board of Control and faced admission denial amid the control crackdown.

State Hospital For Mt. Pleasant Sta of Control Applegate Walter Harris Abingdon Ethel Moore Mt. Pleasant Hospital Harris State Board of Control

Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary Food Sale Notes

The Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary plans a food sale at McLaughlin's furniture store on Saturday at 10 o clock. The sale is run by the 1st and 4th wards and asks for return of dishes from the last sale by Saturday. Also mentions Fairfield school curtain show Thursday evening at 35c and 25c.

Jefferson County Hospital McLaughlin’s Fairfield

Local Doctor Opens Office Saturday May 17 at Stubbs Building

Having received my discharge from the army I wish to announce that my office in the Stubbs building on the east side of the square will be open Saturday, May 17. Office hours from two to five p.m., Sunday excepted. Other hours by appointment. 286-22 L. D. James, M. D.

Stubbs L. D. James

J C Crabill Dies in Clarinda on Sunday

Word of the death of J C Crabill reached friends in town. He died in Clarinda Sunday. He was the father of Mrs J G Browning formerly of this city now of Los Angeles California. His daughters Mrs W B Schumacher of Seattle and others joined relatives in Clarinda for the funeral services.

J.C. Crabill Clarinda Crabill J. G. Browning Los Angeles California W. B. Schumacher Seattle Washington Browning Schumacher Jack Duffie

Miss Marjorie Roberts as Sabieh Turkish Maiden

Miss Marjorie Roberts presents Sabieh a Turkish maiden with notable talent in a Thursday evening performance at 8 15. The reading promises a vivid portrayal and skilled stage presence.

Marjorie Roberts

Dean McDonald Stars At Sparehaes Evening Show

Dean McDonald is highlighted as a top performer at Sparehaes Evening. The event promises entertainment from a rising high school talent, inviting readers to attend and enjoy the showcase.

Dean McDonald Sparehaes

Peoples Column Piano Tuning Notes Reliable Practice

Read the Peoples Column advising careful work for standard pitch. Leave orders with Unk rich, Jeweter, A. J. Petrie, piano tuner, Ottumwa, Ia. Contact numbers 279 17 21 23 28 30.

Unkrich Jeweter A. J. Petrie Ottumwa

Also Mentioned on This Page

College News P. G David Giil Hamm Martha Gearhart Baiigb Ee Pel Bree Sa Sealh Mary Miller Paume Barhydt Chapel Fairfield Oratorio Society Chas. W. Mountain Margaret White Ferne Young Fred Wise Elmer K. Gannett Wilbur. Keesey James P. Moorhead Elijah Mendelssohn Mildred Stewart Chicago Orio Elzevir Moorhead Wilbur E. Keesey Ewing Hall Oxfords Lah Bae Lane S. Z. Herb Des Moines Donald Garber Laurence Strauss Rena Nicholson Mediapolis Mrs. Russell Salts Martinsburg Merle C. Caris and Baby Ed Hunt Mary O’cantor Mr. Gilbert Mumper Newton A. A. Johnson Jessie Traxler J. E. Smith Phillip Sauer Wm. R. Tompkins Salem Jessie Olive Standley Stockport Katherine Tappert Chas. Heer Burlington Lawrence Johnson Olive Monson Glendale Sales Smith Charles Lee George Simmons Birmingham Charles T. Barringer Bois, Idaho J. W. Hayden West Broadway Barringer Grace Mehler Methodist Church Leggett House Scheffel’s E. J. Eisenhart J. C. Crabill Clarinda Sunday John T. Davies Frank D. Kerrick Trivune Wilson A. V. Frazey H. G. Postel Allen & Streed’s Peoples Cleveland Kansas City New York Owl U.S.A General Cigar CO Best and Russell Sioux City Cedar Rapids Norma Talmadge Verona George Scarborough David Belasco Lyons and Moran Peanony & Co., Inc Troy. N.Y H.P. McLaughlin Co Axminster ieDao H.P. McLaughlin DO Fairfield, Iowa Londres
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