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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

4

Salina couples wed in quiet ceremonies and parties

Two Salina weddings are reported. Paul Hollander and Irene Hillman married by Rev. Keesey at the groom's sister's home with close relatives present. Ethel O’Brien and Ralph Goehner wed in Downers Grove with few family members present. A birthday surprise party for Mildred Nelson marked her tenth birthday with friends and games at her mother’s home on South Depot Street.

Pepe Salina Paul C. Hollander Irene Hillman Keesey Charles Lesher N. B Street Hitman Mies Ethel ¥ Brien Ralph W. Goehner Downers Grove W. Vaneybam Benton Ave James F. Jenness Methodist Episcopal Church W. H. O'Brien Bummit and Layman _Avenues Mire Sadie R. Goehner Pairfield Chicago Rybut The Curtiss Mildred Nelson Elise South Depot Street Miss Nelson Ethel Vandorin Wilma Way Iona Way Vina Measer Elise Freshwater

Millikin Captain Credits Prayers for Football Title

Eyrene Sutherd captain of Millikin claims prayers sparked the championship run. He cited decisive plays at critical moments and renewed vigor after prayer, noting the team converted first downs consistently. Millikin plans a special train of fans to Bloomington for the Wesleyan game.

Decatur Ill Electiron Millikin Eyrene Suthferd Sutherd Milftin Broomington Winds

Rowdy miner arrested for dynamiting Jerseyville dance

Thomas Siitrich, a miner, was jailed after dynamite was thrown into Joseph Callop's Jerseyville residence where about fifty people danced. He had been ejected for rowdy conduct and returned to wreck part of the building. Three more sticks were found in the yard.

Keep It Alive May Flop Again in Indiana Vote Dispute

In Columbia City Indiana on November 16 S Deeter a Republican county treasurer candidate who won by three votes over Democrat B 8 Stickler but was later declared defeated by two votes after a clerical error is filing a petition in Whitley circuit court seeking a recount of the vote.

Columbia City Ind Forrest S. Deeter Dr. B Stickler Whitley Circuit

Fire destroys Virgil Howard residence on West Kirkwood

Last evening a furnace fire at Virgil Howard’s West Kirkwood street home spread rapidly before discovery. Neighbors Paul Bishop and Warvey Gaumer called for help and entered to save what they could, but interior occupies were burned. Henry Alston owns the house and furniture. losses are partly insured as firefighters contain the blaze.

Virgil Howard Henry Alston

Pony Saves Boy's Life in Nebraska Pasture

In Fairfield Nebraska Aubry Craft reports his pony, after a bull attack on a boy who had gone to check cattle, kept circling the unconscious youth to shield him from the bull. The pony then attempted another attack when driven toward the bull, aiding in the rescue.

Fairfield Neb Aubry Craft Albert Craft

Cat Dives for Frog in Maine Hayfield

Warren Clement of Millvale observed his Angora coon cat dive into a pond and repeatedly catch and bring up frogs. The cat surfaced with a frog in its mouth each time and deposited the lifeless prey on the ground before diving again.

Bangor Warren Clement Millvale Maine Angora Coon

Wendell's Son Learns to Fight From Boxing Instructor

Boston mother Mrs. Barrett Wendell, wife of Harvard English professor, sends her son to a boxing instructor to defend against a bully. She supports teaching girls the same self defense, suggesting Jiu Jitsu as another option.

Boston Barrett Wendell Special Aid Society Professor Wendell Department of English Harvard Wendell

Public Auction at Nelson Farm Near Fairfield and Glendale

Farms and livestock to be sold at public auction Monday November 20 1916 starting 10 a m. 167 head live stock including horses cows hogs sows boars and yearlings plus farm machinery. Terms ten months on sums over ten dollars cash for under ten dollars. Lunch on grounds. Auctioneers W H Cooper clerks Ray Linderson and W C Brawner. Jake Rains to offer additional stock.

Poland John Deere Bee W. H. Cooper Ray Linderson W. C. Brawner

Audience urged to follow Christ daily and bear the cross

Evangelist urges 365 day devotion over mere Sunday attendance. He cites Helen Sunday and a mission story of a 12 year old girl sacrificing to fund missions. He condemns lukewarm faith and calls for repentance as hundreds respond to the altar during a sawdust trail revival.

Gelist Christ Jesus Mr. Peacock Jesus Christ Hell Peacock Helen Sunday W. A. Sunday God Evangelist Bob Ingersoll Tom Paine

CARRANZA NEPHEW RETURNS TO RENSSELAER POLY

Jesus Carranza nephew of the Mexican general and former aide returns to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to resume engineering studies after Villa’s outbreak. He disputes reports of Mexican unrest and starvation and defers comment on American forces and Wilson policy.

Troy N. Y Mexico Carranza Jesus Carranza Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Villa Mexican Commission Wilson

Woman found dead in tub in Terre Haute home

Mrs Emma Abbott aged forty eight was found dead in a bathtub at her Terre Haute residence. The tub contained water and investigators believe heart disease caused the death.

Terre Haute Ind Emma Abbott

Wanted help listed in People’s Column

Classified brief shows multiple help wanted notices including a housekeeper for a small family at a private residence with reply through The Journal care address. Also a night fireman position at Hooden Machinery Co plus room and board for a college student and a part time girl at New Chicago Cafe with contact care of The Journal.

Journal Iouden Machinery Co N. E New Chicago Cafe

For Sale Notes From Fairfield Listings

Rock Island Stock Yards Fairfield sale on Saturday November 18 at two o'clock features 31 yearling red steers and seven red heifers. Dry hardwood sawed in stove lengths offered with contact 7102. South Second street Fairfield advertises three new modern houses and fourteen lots for sale with easy terms and potential custom builds. James Bailey listed with phone 3499.

Rock Island Fairfield South Second Street James Bailey

For Rent Classified Snippet Listings

Multiple rental notices list furnished and unfurnished rooms near the square with electric lights heat water and monthly rates. Properties include 206 East Adams street 411 North B street 1270 phone 601 North Third street and 601 North Third street with varied arrangements and contact cues.

East Adams Street J. M. Hunter North B Street Russell Smith North Third Street

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