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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1916
Page
4
An interview scene unfolds as the Devil laments waning influence, blaming preacher Peacock and social pressures for declining vice trade. He admits counterfeits and reliance on church members, chasing profits through gambling, cards, and booze. He notes rivals like Harper and Scoville and vows to lure readers back with promises before slipping away.
Rachel Percilla Glassbourner Goodwin born in Davis County Iowa in September 1858 died November 15 1916 aged fifty eight years two months seven days. She married David Goodwin in July 1882 and they had six children two daughters Bertha Nott Dora Havener and son Wilfred survive with the father. Also survives a brother David Glassbourner and sister Eva Strunk both of Bunch Iowa. Converted 25 years ago in Pleasant Hill Christian Church where she remained a faithful member. Funeral at Pleasant Hill Church with burial in Glassbourner Cemetery.
A brief note from R. H. Spence thanks Jefferson County voters for their support in the recent election and pledges to merit the confidence placed in him.
Redick and Russell offer several properties for sale in town. S rooms modern houses in college and Highland districts priced from 4300 to 5000, plus two lots in Pumphrey and several lots on S Second St and Highland Addition with prices ranging from 760 to 1600.
Shan Campbell clarifies that the Fairfield Band played for free and that he does not claim credit for the band members’ service. He requests correction of last night’s statement regarding hiring the band.
Admission is 10 cents to a children's performance featuring small dogs dancing at the Fairfield Theater.
The A. M. FE church members will host a Turkey Supper in the church basement on Thursday evening November 23 from 5 00 to 8 00 p m. Proceeds support church activities.
WANTED To buy men's second hand clothing suits overcoats and shoes. Phone 2277. 836 WANTED To trade a small gasoline engine with pump rigging for a set of light double harness. Phone ideas 906.
FOR SALE Thirty five head of choice yearling steers D W Clark Batavia Iowa 914 FOR SALE At a bargain if taken soon An eight room house good cellar and barn 3% blocks from the square For particulars see J E Hickenbottom or phone 2605 912 FOR SALE Dry hard wood sawed in stove lengths Call 7102 899 878 LOTS FOR SALE NOW IS THE TIME TO GET A CHOICE ONE South Second street Fairfield offers modern homes and fourteen lots Three new modern houses available plus terms for building on request James Bailey phone 3499 846
Rental advertisements show multiple rooms and houses for rent in the area around East Washington Street and North Court Street. Entries include furnished and unfurnished rooms, a five room modern house near the square, and a barn at 205 East Washington Street with contact R. Rigby. Some notices mention utilities and weekly rates.
Fairfield races to a grand Homecoming at Parsons College with elaborate plans for a packed Alumni Field. Booster funds cover decorating and band, with special tickets at Gobble Heer’s 35c in advance and 50c at the gate. Local stores close for the big day as Parsons and Fairfield rally to face Mt Pleasant.
All Bible School class members of the Methodist church are urged to meet at the Baptist church this evening at 7 15 for a tabernacle meeting led by Pastor W R Keesey.
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