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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
8
Fairfield schools strive to surpass the $4000 War Savings Stamp goal with $3921.49 on May 24. Weekly totals from rooms across buildings are reported for the week ending May 24.
City officials notify Fairfield gas users to pay only the old rate while Iowa Electric Company seeks a rate increase. Judge Wade at Des Moines federal court refused a temporary restraining order, stating the company cannot charge beyond the franchise rate until the case is decided.
Fairfield friends receive a letter from John G Barwise a member of Hospital Unit R in France describing early reactions to overseas deployment travel from New York crossing seas to land life in a French town roadside macadamized roads and proximity to towns He notes seasickness avoidance and daily visits with Paul while keeping 9 30 curfew at night
A union memorial service is set for Sunday at 3 PM in the First Methodist church with all city pastors participating. Members of the W R C G A R and Boy Scouts will attend. The service will feature placing new stars on the Service Flag and a talk by Rev W R Keesey on The Revolution of Our Patriotism. The chorus directed by Prof W Mountain will provide special music and all are invited.
The Fairfield theater presents a six part Chaplin comedy titled Chase Me Charlie a British version of Chaplin’s funniest Essanay era films Scenes are drawn from 20 films and edited into a new story Viewers report the parts harmonize into a complete show with Chaplin in the lead
Soldiers at Fort McPherson report a member nicknamed Satan, a name that sticks among the men. The unit notes morale is high and nearly all issued equipment has been received except for a few boxes.
In Jefferson County Iowa the case Ball v Collins seeks a decree establishing Joe L Ball as owner in fee simple of parcels in sections 31 77 township 72 10 west and 19 77 10 west. The petition contends twenty years adverse possession with payment of taxes and requests judgment to quiet title and grant general relief. Defendants and unknown claimants are cited to appear by noon of the second day of September Term 1918 in Fairfield. Attorneys Starr and Jordan.
Instrument claimed to be the last will of Laura Weitzal is on file in Jefferson County District Court. A proof and final hearing is set for September 9, 1918 at 2 p.m., with Clerk G. Ball overseeing the proceedings.
A discussion on how war-wounded and blind veterans adapt using Braille reading, tactile skills, and new prosthetics. It extols their resilience, notes advances in plastic surgery and Red Cross help, and argues society must restore their usefulness and dignity rather than pity them.
May 27 at 8 p m in Trustee Gymnasium follows May Festival. Senior class cast delivers a lively stage comedy with Mrs James Mainwaring and 11 other roles in a lighthearted performance. Also notes staff movements and forthcoming war Y M C A duty for college leaders and the treasurer’s travel plans.
Two men nearing a year of service are praised for vigor in their roles. Miss Marie Magel of Burlington visits over the weekend while Miss Majorie Haight departs unexpectedly on a trip to Chicago.
Piano tuning service by Y will be in Fairfield from May 27 to June 5. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store at 496 E Eisenhart.
For rent a seven room house two blocks from the square. Wm. M. Hufstedler lists at 864 House for rent corner of W Hempstead and N Third street. Property vacant June 1, 1918. Phone 693 or visit 303 W Hempstead St for details.
J. F. Deardorff lists a five room modern cottage in a good location with phone contact 630. A seven room house on West Jefferson Street with electric lights and gas and a five room house on North Ninth Street are available through GC Taylor phone 3403. Property at 504 South Main Street is for rent through H. C. Stevenson at the Leggett House. 425
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