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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1917

Page

3

Local Briefs Highlight Odds and Ends Around Ollie and Vicinity

Local notes report Mr and Mrs J W Lambert and children returning to Ollie after a visit. Others include Walter Nelson visiting Libertyville and Keltner’s Ollie trip on business. Several residents travel for work and family events from Ottumwa to Des Moines to Fairfield.

J. W. Lambert Ollie Donald McGiffin Atlantic Iowa Edward Sharpe Mt. Union Fairfield C. J. Collins Coylston Anna Dukes Ernest Peasley Brighton Reva Elder Des Moines Wm. McMullen Carter Lawson Walter Glotfelty A. W. Jaques Ottumwa W. H. C. Jaques Jack Fountain Bloomfield Joe Whitson Leo Bernard Francis O'Niel New London L. E. Whitney Cliff Brown Wycondia Arthur Miller Emma Connell Ray Stephenson Batavia Warren Courtney Mt Pleasant Atty J. A. Huglin Kansas City Mississippi Kathryn Turney Iowa City Dillon Turney Helen Murphy Parsons College Donald McGiffen J. M. Hammer Frank Cummings T. F. McNew Libertyville Cassett Corning David Cassett B. Crail South Main Street Ray Simmons Co. F Camp Dodge

Fairfield Fuel Committee urges larger coal shipments

The Fairfield Fuel Committee reports dealers lack coal stock and can only temporarily supply customers. It asks the Federal Administrator for Iowa to direct bigger coal shipments and offers practical tips to conserve fuel. Residents should heat only occupied rooms, strip doors and windows, and inform dealers of exact needs. wood is encouraged if available. Fried Spring Chicken Supper Wednesday at Newport Cafe.

Fairfield State of Iowa Roscoe P. Thoma F. M. Raible T. F. McNew Newport Cafe

Farnum Headlines Fairfield Bluebird Day With The Clock

Franklyn Farnum returns to Fairfield tomorrow in The Clock a Bluebird Day feature at the Fairfield Theater with lead Agnes Vernon. The light hearted dashing star and Vernon deliver a fast moving comedy drama about a young man driven to change his ways by a plucky girl in a tale of love and reform.

Franklyn Farnum Fairfield Theater Farnum Agnes Vernon

Postage Rates Clarified Drop Letters Need Only 2c

Fairfield Postmaster explains new rates effective Nov 2. Drop letters mailed and delivered from the same office require 2c postage. Letters to Fairfield or rural routes from Fairfield also use 2c. Post cards and postal cards always require 2c, written or printed.

Fairfield J. W. Dole

Mildred Stewart to Give Piano Recital at Barhydt Chapel

Miss Mildred Stewart, well known for last year’s recital, presents her second piano recital on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in Barhydt Chapel. She is assisted by contralto Miss Fern Young. Public invited. program to be published later.

Mildred Stewart Barhydt Chapel Fern Young

Samuelson death near Glasgow ends long life

Andrew A Samuelson, aged 95, died at 2 20 pm at his home two miles northwest of Glasgow after years with dropsy. Born May 4 1850 in Sweden he was the last of a family of four. Survived by wife Johanna and children Andrew G Frank Mrs Ania Larson Mel Emma Griffith John W Funeral at Upland Swedish Lutheran near Lockridge with Rev Behner.

Andrew D. Samuelson Jefferson County Glasgow Mr. Samuelson Sweden Johanna Peterson Andrew G Salem Frank Ania Larson Sheldon North Dakota Mel Emma Griffith Eldon John W Upland Swedish Lutheran Church Lockridge Behner

Pauline Frederick Stars in Double Crossed at the Orpheum

Pauline Frederick appears today in Double Crossed, a photoplay at the Orpheum. Eleanor Stratton, a society matron, overhears a detective threatening her husband with a past theft. She aids him to prevent a repeat crime, leading to thrilling scenes and a restored marriage.

Pauline Fretrick Orpheum Eleanor Stratton Eleanor

Evening service and recital at the Presbyterian church

Attend the Presbyterian church at 7 30 this evening for a thrilling evening of readings and a program featuring the wonderful little woman. Local notices invite attendees to hear a brief recital and sermon in the church setting.

The Presbyterian Church

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Criefs Walter Nelson Keltner Rupert Baird Mrs. W.H. Jericho Mr. Pleasant Fred W. Jericho Andrew A. Samuelson Pauline Frederick the Fairfield Motor Co Ford Ge Ford Motors Detroit Great Outdoors J& K C. E. Anderson Emerson Records Broadway Tokio King of France Dad America Boy Dixie Indiana Egypt Lily of the Valley Johnny Italy Mason Dixie Ous Laumer Bros Brunswick Fairfield Theatre Triangle Robert Harron the Bad Boy Bluebird John T. Davies Undertaker George Q. Loesch L. E J. C. Bradshaw Furniture
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