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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
7
Mrs. James Ireton and her son Frank Ireton died or were fatally injured when Burlington train No. 9 struck their automobile near New London Iowa. Frank died at 6 50 p m and Mrs Ireton died instantly. The car was demolished at the Jostend crossing as the train, late leaving New London, tried to make up time.
Des Moines resident William Mintonne visits at the C A Mintoyne home while Dr J F Clarke is summoned to Chicago for Mrs Mary J Blair and other ill relatives. Many residents travel or visit Ottumwa Davenport Quin cy Lincoln and Webster City as illness and kinship draw people home.
Telegram reports the death of Mrs. E W Stone at her Oklahoma City home after two years of heart trouble. Former Washington Iowa resident, she spent last winter with Mrs. Harris and was part of the Eighty-niners settlement who helped open Oklahoma. She leaves a son and two sisters, Mrs W E Harris and Mrs Hontie Howlett.
The Los Angeles Times reports Major Charles Gantz son of Andrew Gantz of this city has arrived in Long Beach for his seventh winter. At 18 inches tall and 30 pounds, the 51 year old seeks a life partner this year, describing his upbringing in Fairfield Iowa and his success in business while hoping to meet his affinity in California.
Twenty four members of the Loyal Women’s Sunday School Class met yesterday afternoon at the Red Cross Rooms to sew bandages and carry out auxiliary tasks for relief efforts.
The Army Y Committee seeks additional donors to reach targets: 3 at $100 Honor Roll, 2 at 50 citizens, 18 at $25, 21 at $30, 7 at $5, and 12 at $1. Call 1633 639.
Notice calls all who are to take part in The Old Maid's Association play and others interested to meet at Yeoman Hall on Monday evening at 7 30.
A brief note invites readers to use the classified ads to publish wants. It outlines how a want ad can reach locals and prompt exchange, with emphasis on clear descriptions and contact information.
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