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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
8
Evangelist urges unity under Jesus Christ and full church duty to save souls. He laments apathy, cautions against dictating pulpits, and calls for foreign and home missions while noting many in America remain pagan. He warns of sin and accountability, with crowd about 1,200 at tabernacle.
Mrs Will Roach hosts her Kentucky sister while Mrs Lucy Werner visits from Central City and Omaha. Edna Rittenhouse visits Bessie Prince. Roy Keller harvests corn for J E Prince. Troy Point schoolhouse in Cedar township burned Monday afternoon with students grabbing books. Mildred McCormick taught. building insured. J E Prince and son Leonard attended a Mt. Pleasant hog sale recently.
J. H. Pickett a grocer from Indianapolis was seriously hurt when his car lost control and struck a crude at the roadside. The vehicle crashed into a tree trapping occupants. Pickett suffered a fractured rib and internal injuries. His two young sons were bruised.
Marty Osterman a young farmer from near Minook was killed when his automobile overturned on a waddy road. His eleven year old son escaped unharmed by leaping from the wreck.
V. D. Koons of Batavia spent last evening visiting friends in the city, according to local reports.
In a pulpit address the evangelist condemns sin and praises God’s mercy, urging listeners to seek saving grace through Jesus Christ. He challenges critics of revival, calls for cleaning up personal lives, and promotes continuing spiritual warfare until the devil is defeated and souls enter God's kingdom.
Mrs Mary Fairbanks eighty seven dies suddenly in Indianapolis after a long motor boat ride. She lived in San Diego and Spokane while dividing time with son Charles Warren Fairbanks here. Survived by four sons and a daughter including W D Fairbanks Luther M Fairbanks Newton Fairbanks and Mrs M L Milligan. Vice presidential nominee cancels Illinois program and hurries to the city.
Nicholas F. P. Young, an early baseball figure and former president of the National League, died at his Washington home. Born in Amsterdam, New York, he was 76 and had worked in the treasury department. He played for the Nationals in Washington and the Chicago Union club, once managed Lord Baltimore, and led the National League from 1881 until 1963 when Harry Pulliam succeeded him.
Chicago live stock receipts 35 000 with light shipping quotes 9 75 to 9 90 heavy packing 9 60 to 9 80 good to fancy pigs 8 25 to 8 75. Cattle receipts 11 000 with steers 10 00 to 10 75, cows 6 15 to 7 5, vealers 10 25 to 10 75. Wheat No 3 red 1 75 to 1 80, corn No 2 white 1 06 to 1 07, No 2 yellow 1 08 to 1 09, oats No 2 white 54 14 cents. Butter extras 35 cents, extra firsts 34, firsts 32 20 to 88 cents, seconds 31 32 cents. Potatoes 1 60 to 1 90. East Buffalo quotes cattle slow, hogs 10 20 to 10 30, pigs 9 00 to 9 29, sheep lambs 10 75, yearlings 8 50 to 9 00, wethers 8 00 to 8 25, ewes 7 25 to 7 50, veals 12 00.
Multiple rental notices list three rooms or more with electric lights gas cooking or bath. Locations include 411 North B Street 406 East Washington Street 501 North Main Street 301 West Burlington and other nearby addresses with phone numbers for inquiries.
FOR SALE. "OR SALE-Sweet apple cider 30c per gallon. W. W. Lewis, phone 9810. 848 LOTS FOR SALE-NOW IS THE TIME TO GET A CHOICE ONE South Second street is one of the very finest in Fairfield. It has exclu sively modern and handsome homes. Best place to own a home. I have three new modern houses and four teen lots for sale on this street. We sell on very reasonable terms and monthly payments. Will also build a house after your own plan on some liberal terms. If you want to own a handsome home on easy payments see me or call phone 3499. 846 a ety James Bailey. FOR SALE OR RENT- Six room house. Phone 4546. 847 FOR SALE-Light 5-passenger au tomobile cheap. Also almost new baby buggy. Call Phone 1397, 841 FOR SALE-Range, base burner, Davenport, round dining table, a few dining room chairs, 9x12 rug, 3 hole gas plate, cupboard and baby buggy. A big bargain for quick sale. M. C. Daviness. Phone 3658. 833 FOR SALE-A choicely bred lot of Duroe Red boars. Prices reasonable. Farm 3% miles Southeast of Fair field. Phone 7106. Harry W. Rider. 817 FOR SALE-My eight cylinder Cadillac car. Mrs. Alice Booker. 796
A notice seeks a $10,000 first mortgage on a farm valued at $20,000 between Fairfield and Packwood, with a contact for Russell Smith. It also advertises farm loans up to 50 cents per acre at five percent from Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Company, inviting owners of prairie corn farms to apply.
This morning on Birmingham road a brown fur neck piece was found and returned to the Journal office. A green striped silk package near the square was found Saturday and should be returned to the Journal office. An auto crank found on Fairfield Birmingham road should be returned to E. G. Wheeler on South Main Street.
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