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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1916

Page

8

The Devil Interviews the Reporter in Dark Tavern Exchange

A sensational quasi interview portrays the Devil lamenting slumping business due to revival meetings led by Peacock. He frets about beer, cards, and church members, hoping to lure followers with delayed salvation while plotting to undermine the preacher and his flock.

Tabernacle Peacock Mrs. Devil Hades Payng Investments Geezer Harper Batavia Knoxville Boozer Scoville Ottumwa Mr. Devil Billy Sunday Jesus Christ Mr. Peacock

Obituary of Rachel Percilla Glassbourner Goodwin

Rachel Percilla Glassbourner Goodwin was born in Davis County Iowa in September 1858 and died November 15 1946 at age 58 years two months seven days. She married David Goodwin in July 1882 and the couple had six children three sons predeceased her two daughters Bertha Nott and Dora Havener and son Wilfred survived with the father. She also leaves brother David Glassbourner and sister Eva Strunk both of Lunch Iowa. Mrs Goodwin joined the Christian church at Pleasant Hill 25 years ago and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill church and burial followed in the Glassbourner cemetery.

Rachel Percilla Glassbourner Davis County Iowa David Goodwin Bertha Nott Dora Havener Wilfred Fairfield David Glassbourner Eva Strunk Lunch Goodwin Christian Church Pleasant Hill Glassbourner

Fairfield Theater Hosts Little Dogs Dance Show

Shan Campbell cites Fairfield Theater program as free entertainment for children with 10 cent admission. Band boys donated services for the performance. Campbell says he does not seek credit for the band’s participation.

Fairfield Shan Campbell

A. M. E. Church Turkey Supper Planned

Members of the A. M. E. church will host a turkey supper in the church basement on Thursday evening, November 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Wanted to Buy and Sell Advertisements in Fairfield

Classified column lists items for sale and trade including second hand clothing for men and a small gas engine with pump rigging. Real estate offers feature eighty six lots on South Second street with new homes and fourteen lots for sale plus houses for sale nearby. Contact numbers provided for each listing.

Big preparations for Parsons Wesleyan Homecoming game

Fairfield prepares for a record Homecoming at Parsons College on Friday November 24 with elaborate decorations a full band and a large Alumni Field crowd. Booster club funds cover field decorations timely reminders and invitations extended to high school teams as locals expect a festive clash with Mt. Pleasant. Advance tickets are 35 cents and day of game 50 cents.

Parsons College Wesleyan Fairfield Barhydt Chapel Parsons Booster Club Southeastern Iowa

Methodist Men Attend Tabernacle Meeting This Evening

Bible School class members of the Methodist church are told to meet at the Baptist church at 7:15 this evening to attend the tabernacle gathering led by Pastor W. R. Keesey.

Methodist Church Baptist Church Tabernacle W. R. Keesey

Redick and Russell Listings and Rentals

For Rent a barn at 205 East Washington Street contact R. Rigby 919 for rent Three unfurnished rooms downstairs electric lights inquire 406 East Washington Street 918 For Rent One furnished room with outside entrance first house west of Orpheum Airdome phone 3760 916 Redick and Russell phone 59 Town Property for Sale several houses in modern condition with varying prices and multiple lots in Highland and Pumphrey additions ranging from 750 to 5000 dollars Lost child’s brown kid mitten for left hand somewhere on square finder please phone 141 910

East Washington Street Orpheum Airdome J. P. Wilson Fred Toothaker North Court St Bath South Main Eckerman W. Grimes J. M. Hunter North B Street

Card of Thanks to Jefferson County Voters

A brief note thanking voters of Jefferson County for their generous support in the recent election and pledging to merit the confidence placed in me.

Jefferson County

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