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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
4
Fairfield schools push thrift stamp drive to exceed $4,000 by year end with $3,921.49 raised by May 24. Week ending May 24 shows contributions from rooms across buildings.
City Solicitor announces that until the Des Moines federal case on Iowa Electric Company's gas rate raise is resolved, Fairfield gas users must pay only the rate specified by the city ordinance. The hearing before Judge M J Wade in U S District Court addressed an injunction. the court declined to issue a temporary restraining order, confirming the company cannot charge beyond the franchise rate.
John G Barwise writes from Hospital Unit R in France describing acclimation to life overseas. He notes trips over, a pleasant town setting, and routine visits to nearby towns while staying within curfews. He mentions meeting fellows Fairfield friends and occasional contact with Paul.
A union memorial service is set for Sunday afternoon at three o'clock in the First Methodist church. City pastors, W R C members, G A R members, and Boy Scouts will attend. A feature will be placing new stars on the Service Flag. Rev W R Keesey speaks on The Revolution of Our Patriotism with music directed by Prof C W Mountain. All are invited.
The Fairfield Theater presents the six part Chaplin Comedy Chase Me Charlie a British version from Essanay films. Viewers report scenes drawn from 29 Chaplin films harmonizing into a new complete story with Chaplin’s famed humor.
Reported at Fort McPherson the unit’s soldiers nickname a man Satan, a name that sticks among the men. All equipment from the initial issue has arrived except for a few boxes.
In Jefferson County District Court 1918 Joe L Ball sues John R Collins Ada Long and others over two parcels described as parts of sections 31 and 19 Township 72 74 Range Ten West stating Ball has held adverse possession for over twenty years and seeks judgment quieting title and possession. Defendants warned to appear by Sept 9 1918 or default will be entered. Starr Jordan appear as attorneys.
Notice from Jefferson County Iowa that a document claimed as the Last Will and Testament of Laura E. Weitsel is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office. The hearing for proof and final disposition is set for September 5, 1918 at 2:00 p.m. in the district court. Filed May 15, 1918 by Clerk Geo M Ball.
This piece champions blind veterans and war-injured individuals, highlighting Braille literacy, tactile careers, and emotional strengths of the sightless. It urges society to restore both bodily function and inner worth through rehabilitation, cosmetics, and societal inclusion to help them regain happiness and usefulness.
Parsons college Senior class presents Mrs Mainwaring's Management in Trustee Gym after the May Festival on Monday at 8 p m. The play features a largely female cast with characters Mrs James Mainwaring Mr Steven Andrews Miss Sylvia Throng Miss Louisa Page and others promising a laugh filled evening.
President R A Montgomery toured Columbus Ohio this week for General Assembly sessions with church leaders. Royal Galliher Batavia schools superintendent and a college alumnus is said to join the war Y M C A work soon.
Mr VU B Newton college treasurer leaves for St. Louis then travels to New York to join Y M C A work on June 4. Rev C B Marsell college field representative will accompany him to New York. Both hope to be sent overseas on the same boat with Newton likely assigned tocanteen work behind the French lines.
The speaker notes two men likely to receive similar posts, praising their vigor. Burlington resident Miss Marie Magel is visiting over the weekend while Miss Majorie Haight departed yesterday on a mysterious trip to Chicago.
PIANO TUNING LISTING announces service in Fairfield from May 27 through June. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store located at 496 East Eisenhart.
One dresser sanitary cot with mattress also bed and springs with mattress small tables cheap if taken at once. Cabbage plants 5c per dozen or three dozen for ten cents phone 4528. House and lot located at 705 North Matt street Fairfield Iowa price and information ZelIa Johnson 210 W High St Oskaloosa Iowa 486. Driving mare weight about 1050 pounds buggy and harness all in good condition phone 6903.
Seven room house two blocks from the square listed by Wm. M. Hufstedler. Another house for rent at the corner of W Hempstead and N Third street will be vacant June 1 1918. Phone 693 or visit 303 W Hempstead for details.
Multiple rental ads appear for a five room modern cottage on a good street with contact J. F. Deardorff and phone 630, plus seven room and five room houses on West Jefferson and North Ninth streets with GC and Taylor 3403. Additional listing at 504 South Main Street via H. C. Stevenson.
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