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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
2
All men in Jefferson County who turned twenty one since June 5 1917 must register on June 5 1918 at the Court House in Fairfield. No other location is valid for registration. The federal government will act promptly against those who should have registered but did not.
The Daily Journal presents new light on charges against Secretary of State William S Allen from Jefferson county. It states state printer accounts were handled as in precedent and denies libelous claims about automobile license numbers, noting irrefutable proof of truth if sued. Four Republican nominees for Auditor of State from Jefferson county are listed in order: William S Allen, Charles A Hall, C C Pugh, Walter C Ramsay.
Cablegram from Major J. F. Clarke says unit R is safe and well and far from the fighting line. Additional note references W. 5. 8.
Visitors from Iowa Oklahoma Missouri and Oregon attend graduation events. Mrs Wm McKee from Stockport visits daughter Loretta McKee and attends commencement week activities. Rev Lloyd Walter of Okmulgee OK travels home after receiving honorary Doctor of Divinity. Donations and guest lists mark the ceremonies as Mrs Shelby and Miss Katherine Shelby visit campus.
Drake Clothing Company advertises boys clothing including waists shirts wash pants underwear and summer shirts at affordable prices. Located at 543, the ad promotes full range of youngsters apparel.
A Memorial Day gathering at the armory featured speeches by J. P. Starr and W. C. Ball with Rev. Polly and Rev. Anspach. Orpha Turner read General Logan’s order, Lincolns Gettysburg address was given, and talks urged patriotism, language unity, and prayer for victory.
The Fairfield High School 34th annual commencement was held last night in the high school auditorium. Supt. John D. Shoop of Chicago delivered the address on Education and Life. The program featured the High School Song, a violin solo, choral numbers, instrumental trios, and the presentation of diplomas to the Class of 1918.
Reet Kee eH and the Jefferson County Woman's association meet at the Library tomorrow at 2 30. Programs include Civics discussion by Mrs. Louis Thoma and a talk by Rev. W R Keesey. A ten week summer voice or theory class begins June 8. Pupils may register. phone 3484 or visit 265 North Fifth. Y P B Girls meet tomorrow at 2 30 with Elizabeth Bock. Yeoman lodge members urged to attend evening session with initiation of about fifty candidates and visiting lodges from Batavia, Eldon and Ottumwa. Ottumwa ladies degree team will perform. This meeting closes the contest. all members urged to be present. Brighton Enterprise reports a wedding in Mediapolis: Miss Lulu Schmadaka of Pleasant Plain marries R D Siefken. Rev. Stark officiates. Mrs. Siefken is a long-time Iowa teacher. Siefken a Des Moines County supervisor and landowner. They will reside at his restored home after June. Miss Schmadaka has ties to Des Moines county. Miss Wanda Barnes hosts a waffle supper at her South Second Street home. Justin’s new silk items advertised by Drake Clothing Co. John Sexton & Co. sales rep Unkrich at 204 South Main Street or phone 1566.
The notice outlines new schedules for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines and Rock Island trains. West bound Nos. 3 9 17 adjust times, east bound Nos. 2 4 6 12 8 18 178 shift, with several Rock Island services discontinued after Saturday and arrivals adjusted to new times. The Drake Clothing Company advertises fancy summer hats for boys.
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