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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1916

Page

3

Evangelist warns against delaying salvation in local meeting

A. C. Shoults attended the funeral of his mother, and Rev. Felix preached a sermon urging prompt peace with God. Twenty nine souls joined the altar call, amid testimony of delay's danger. The article notes community moves and other brief local items including schedule notes for Saturday night.

Runson Felix Paul God Hell Jesus Jesus Christ Christ Mr. Peacock

Jefferson Co Farmers Mutual Insurance Union assessment notice

Members are urged to pay the 1916 assessment as cards have been mailed. If a card is missing or errors exist, notify the secretary D. Y. Culbertson with policy number and names. November 4, amount 916 dollars.

Jefferson Co. Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union

Typhus Quarantine Tied to Illinois Mexican Worker in Fort Madison Case

The Todd Hootman family in Birmingham placed under quarantine through December 1 for typhus. Rex Hootman contracted the disease caring for a Mexican patient in Santa Fe hospital Fort Madison and died. Authorities in Des Moines and the U S race to contain the outbreak as Illinois reports tracing to Princeville Illinois where a Mexican worker with fever was present from November 2 to 16.

Todd Hootman Birmingham Rex Hootman Santa Fe Ft. Madison Des Moines United States Springfield Fort Madison Princeville Iowa State Board of Health C St. Clair Drake Illinois Board

Community Christmas Gift Drive Planned in Fairfield

Fairfield merchants organize a Community Christmas feature similar to last year. Funds collected will fund substantial gifts for worthy persons with festive decorations expected to mirror prior plans.

Fairfield

Ladies Aid Society to Meet Tomorrow at Church

In Society note announces the Presbyterian church Ladies Aid monthly meeting set for three o'clock tomorrow in the pastor s study. Mrs Clarence Hague and Mrs A S Hague entertained sixty ladies last evening at Mrs Hague s Iowa avenue home with a pink rose themed menu and pink candle decor.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Clarence Hague A. S. Hague Iowa Avenue

Coal for Cash to the Trade

The coal situation is serious and prices are high. From this date coal will be sold for cash only. Customers should arrange payment at the office when placing orders to ensure prompt delivery. Orders under ten will be sold at the farmer's price plus delivery costs.

Four prime lots in Pumphreys addition ready for purchase

Four of the finest lots in Pumphreys addition are above grade with sewer water mains and sidewalks in and paid for. A $100 cash stake secures any one lot, with the balance payable as convenient. Each lot has a price tag on its stake. inspect tomorrow, pick a lot, and bring the stake and price tag to 909 Starr & Jordan.

Pumphreys Starr & Jordan

Buy a Farm of Your Own Forty Acres Near Town

Forty acres near town offered at 110 dollars per acre with a small cash payment and the balance on easy terms. Co. V. Pool, phone 1633.

Balance Easy Payments Co Pool

Clothing drive for the needy urged at local stores

The New Chicago Mission's Superintendent L. E. Kuhns asks residents to drop off clothing for distribution. Donations should be left at The Fair Store Foreman and Cochran's or A. J. Boyd's. Children’s clothing are especially needed and the appeal stresses urgency.

Foreman & Cochran’s A. J. Boyd's New Chicago Mission L. E. Kuhns

Automobile Painting A Specialty by Cleasby Co

C B Cleasby & Co of Libertyville Iowa advertises automobile painting as a specialty. They offer a heated 24 by 50 foot room suitable for drying paint in cold weather and promote their services.

C. B. Cleasby & Co Libertyville Iowa

Town Property for Sale in Several Neighborhoods

Several modern houses offered in college district Highland Addition and South 4th Street with prices from 4300 to 6000. Also two lots in Pumphrey Addition at 1600 each and single lots on S Second Street at 800 and in Highland Addition at 750.

College District Highland Addition South 4Th St Pumphrey Addition Burlington St S. Second St

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