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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1917
Page
4
Wilbur R. Keesey outlines America's role in the Great World War at the morning service. Evening choral program led by Prof. C. W. Mountain features sacred songs, hymns, and solos. Attendance urged with special offerings for Armenians and notices for church events at First English Lutheran and Presbyterian venues.
The Free Methodist church announces continued revival activities with Sunday School at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00 and 7:30, class meeting at 12:00, and Bible study at 6:30. Bible School at 7:45 and preaching at 9:00 and 7:30 by the pastor. The Reading Room over The Fair Morning Store is open weekdays 2:30 to 4:30 with a loan library of Christian Science literature. COLLEGE ADDITION MISSION holds Sunday school at 2:30 with 67 present last week and aims for 75 tomorrow. Regular services at 7:30 with a song service. Evening topic: "Two Rich Men, or A Short Guy with a Long Head." Prayer meeting Tuesday 7:20 pm in charge of Women's Bible Class. The primary has added equipment and an extra assistant.
Prof A L Crecraft arrives from Abingdon for an over Sunday visit. Leige Parsons of Denver is visiting his sister Mrs Nettie Parsons. Mrs George Oliver and Grace Oliver go to Ottumwa for a short visit. J F Bowermaster travels to Davenport to accompany a patient to the Scott County Tuberculosis hospital. A social and Thanksgiving program is set for Wednesday evening November 28 at Union No 6 school six miles east of the city. Mrs Ralph Rigby, long ill on East Washington, marks her 76th birthday with quiet congratulations and well wishes.
The Island of Surprise starring William Courtney is shown at the Fairfield Theatre today with matinee and evening showings. Courtney, famed for Island of Regeneration, headlines this special photoplay attracting fans of silent dramas.
A notice announces a horse sale on Wednesday November 28 with Jersey cows to be sold the same day. Buyers seeking a good milk cow are urged to inspect the herd as many cows come fresh or with calves. For more details call AC WISECARVER at phone 2390.
For sale items include a sideboard china closet and Haviland china at Court Hotel. Eight room house near square with screen porch and electric lights two blocks from the square. Five room house corner 3rd and West Van Byen with screen porch gas and electric lights. Also a just finished modern house for sale or rent. Hair switches 42 inches long. Buick C 26-1915 model with electric lights. Several rental houses listed with addresses and contact names.
Several rental offers appear across the page including a furnished sleeping room two blocks from the square at 304 West Burlington Street listed by A. J. Boyd with contact 2762. A four room house on Stone Street opposite the Mitten Factory with light housekeeping rooms. An additional modern furnished room three blocks from the square listed by Mrs. Louis White with contact 4409. A seven room modern house seven blocks from the square with new furnace, listed by Jacob Scheffel contact 630.
Rev. W. R. Keeley plans a Sunday morning sermon at First Methodist Church on November 25 titled Americas Part in the Great World War. He says the talk was given May 27 and a Chautauqua lecture and will be presented as originally delivered to allow community judgment.
Notice announces a period from November 26th to December 5th in Fairfield. Leave orders at the Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store located at 631 E. Eisenhart.
Individuals with clothing to give are asked to notify Rev. L. L. Kuhns. Shoes are also badly needed. Call 3763.
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