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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1918

Page

2

Wilson to Name Peace Delegation Leaders Reported

Washington reports indicate President Wilson may select four to head the American peace delegation. Robert Lansing would lead as secretary of state with Col. E M House Elihu Root and Louis D Brandeis also named. Frank L Polk could serve as secretary of state if Lansing is chosen.

Washington Wilson Robert Lansing Col. E. M. House France Allies’ Council Elihu Root Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court Congress Lan @ing Frank L. Polk New York State Department

Secretary Baker lauds American army and vows rapid homecoming

Secretary Baker cables General Pershing and the American army in France congratulating them on armistice and heroic service. He promises expedited return of the expeditionary force to the United States so soldiers may resume civil life at the earliest opportunity. Edward N. Flukey announces plans to repatriate a large part of the AEF as Hurley prepares to arrange transport details.

Washington Shing France Baker War Department United States New York Navy Edward N. Flukey Europe Hurley

Wilson A celebrates Belgium birthday message to Albert

President Wilson sent a birthday message to King Albert of Belgium praising Belgium for its sacrifice during peril and predicting a new life after victory. Wilson lauds Belgium's heroic sons and notes the country’s honored place among nations as the danger passes.

Washington North Wilson Albert Jile Mujeety Belgium Brussels

Old Settlers Present Flag to Lincoln School

The Old Settlers gave Lincoln School a fine flag yesterday morning. Ralph Lamson presented the flag and Miss Lucile Reynolds accepted it. Supt A W Crane spoke and music accompanied the program. Each grade performed. Miss Garmoe’s class honored the Allies with country costumes. Hiram Heaton and Henry Pumphrey spoke. the Old Settlers Quartet sang.

Old Settlers Lincoln School Ralph Lamson Lucile Reynolds A. W Crane Garmoe Hiram Heaton Henry Pumphrey

Embroidery Club and Society Gatherings Report

Mrs. Frank McClain hosts the Thursday Embroidery Club at North Court Street with social time and refreshments. The Young Woman's Missionary Society meets Miss Pearl Ball 602 North Main Street Monday at 7 30 PM. The Pythian gathering is set for Monday 8 00 PM at their temple. Miss Minnie Cox hosts a ladies’ evening at West Kirkwood Street with games music and lunch. J A McLaughlin of New York City wed Miss Owen of New Castle England today in New York City. couple to reside at Sherman Square Hotel.

Frank McClain North Court Street Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Minnie Cox West Kirkwood Street Cox H. P. McLaughlin J. A. McLaughlin New York City Owen New Castle England Father Ryan Sherman Square McLaughlin

Treasury Seeks 6 Billion Tax Bill for 1919

Washington reports Secretary McAdoo outlines a revenue program to raise 6 billion dollars in taxes for 1919 with no less than 4 billion for 1920. The plan, sent to Senator Simmons, proposes four installment payments and preserves current excess profits taxes while boosting 1919 income taxes and clarifying the 1920 tax basis. Expenditures for the current year are pegged at 18.0 billion, with peace expectations lowering allied aid in the near term.

Washington Treasury Department McAdoo Sennator Simmons Senate Finance Committee McAdow Simmons

Health board enforces quarantine disinfection for apparel

Notice states Inflanza is quarantinable and requires disinfection before release from quarantine. Applies to wearing apparel. issued by the Board of Health.

Board OF Health

Women arrange transport to Washington district convention

Automobiles are being secured to take the members of the W R C ladies to Washington Tuesday to attend the district convention. Those planning to go are asked to meet with Mrs. Samuel Turner this evening.

Washington Samuel Turner

Rowena Circle Hosts Yeoman Hall Supper Night

The Rowena Circle plans a Tuesday evening gathering at Yeoman Hall on November 19. Members will bring bread and butter plus a dish to share. supper is slated for seven o'clock.

Rowena Yeoman Hall

Government clerk examinations offered in Washington

Government positions open for men and women with no experience required. Examinations on November 16 and December 7. Salary 1200 dollars. Free details from J. C. Leonard former Civil Service Examiner at 275 Kenoi s Building Washington.

Iowa J. C. Leonard Civil Service Kenois Building Washington

Church schedule revival and Sunday school plan

After a long vacation the Sunday school resumes at 9 35 tomorrow morning with Jacob Leaving Home as the lesson Gen 28 10 22 The Victory Praise Service follows the SS We expect a patriotic devotional service B Y P U at 730 group No 3 leads The subject is The Problems of Victory and the Hope of the Church The pastor aims to shape Christian attitudes toward national and world issues Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 730.

Jacob S. S

Go to Church Sunday at English Lutheran services

English Lutheran invites members to attend Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm The call urges a day of thanksgiving and supplication for deliverance from pestilence The spirit of thanks and prayer will pervade all services with sermons and anthems reflecting it Celebrate worship together.

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule 1918

Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. Junior C E at 5:00 p.m. Senior C E at 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Topic: Paul The Gentleman.

Paul the Gentleman

New Chicago Mission Sunday School and Services

Sunday school convenes at 2 30 led by GC W Wade superintendent. A class and a good teacher for you. Teachers and officers meet after Sunday school. Preaching at 7 30 with a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. The Mission has been greatly beautified. come and see.

W. Wade

First Methodist Episcopal Class Schedule and Call to Service

The church outlines a full day with class meeting at 9 15 a m Sabbath school at 9 45 a m morning sermon at 11 00 a m theme Made Glad by the Priviledge of Gods House Epworth League at 6 30 p m evening preaching at 7 30 p m theme The Revelation of Gods Son in Us Our Supreme Need All members urged to attend and resume active work after vacation with each person doing their part to help the work grow.

Epworth League God Sapbath

Christian Church to Resume Regular Sunday Services

Regular services resume Sunday with Bible school at 9 45 and preaching at 11 and 730. At 11 a memorial for B J Adkins killed in France is planned. 730 will feature a patriotic service and a service flag update. Honor Roll dedication and back pledges collection urged for church and Bible school.

B. J. Adkins France

Free Methodist Sunday Services and Evening Sermon Topics

Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. Evening service at 7 30 with the morning subject A Saintly Life 3 Cor 7 1 and the evening subject The Moral Delusion Prov 14 12. Prayer meeting at the church at 7 30 Thursday evening. You are welcome.

Bethel A. M. E. J. F. Hubbard Service Schedule

Pastor Hubbard leads Sunday school at 10 AM and preaching at 11. Evening service at 7 30 with Y P E at 6. Prayer meeting at 7 45. All are welcome.

J. F. Hubbard Y. P

John VI tactical piano cuner.

The fragment mentions a person or event labeled John VI with unclear role and the phrase tactical piano cuner. No verifiable details emerge to establish a clear news item, date, or location.

John VI

Charles Spratt Dies at 63 After Illness in City

Charles Albert Spratt died last night at 8 15 at his brother D F Spratt's home. Born June 15 1855 in Dewitt county Illinois he was 63. His family includes wife Narcissus Pritton five children Roe and four daughters and four siblings. Burial planned in Johnson cemetery Farmer City Illinois with Frank Spratt and Mrs Bige to accompany remains.

Charles Albert Spratt D. F. Spratt Bright Mr. Spratt James Elizabeth Spratt Dewitt County Ilinois Narcissus Pritton Mary Bige Webster City Iowa Mae Shobe Oral South Dakota Meurel Goehring Grace Peck New England North Dakota Roe France George Spratt Iowa City Frank Spratt Fairfield Kate Ketterman Iola Kansas Mattie Spratt Farmer City Spratt Carpenters Union of Omaha Nebraska Moose Lodge Low Bige Goehring Ketterman Illinois Johnson Cemetery Mrs. Bige

Peace Peace Rains christened by Old Settlers in tie

Last night friends of Mr and Mrs B F Rains gathered at their East Burlington home to christen their infant daughter Peace Rains. The Old Settlers Quartet named the baby after world peace with Belle as a secondary name Belle Peace Rains. Godfather Hiram Heaton led the ceremony and prayers. The event included poems, songs, talks and piano recitals, and concluded with refreshments and singing.

B. F. Rains East Burlington Street Mr. Rains Old Settlers’ Quartette Quartette Hiram Heaton Belle Liberty Belle Peace Rains T. K. James Henry Pumphrey Belle Peace H. C. Gage Roy Emry J. P. Starr E. C. Bock Marshall Chilcott Bridges A. Howard Betty Bock Paul Haney Emry The Old Settlers’ Quartetie

Missing film misplaces itself in Orpheum feature

Tonight the Orpheum presents the feature film Missing which endured a miscue by getting lost on its way to the marquee. Patrons will be admitted as usual for the evening program.

Orpheum

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