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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1916

Page

2

Ex Convicts Leave Missouri Penitentiary in Stylish Suits

An article from Jefferson City details how the Missouri penitentiary now outfits released prisoners in tailored check suits, attractive shirts, ties, hats and overcoats. Warden D C Meelung oversees the program with Carl McClung running a prison store inventory and pricing to match outside costs.

Jefferson City Missouri Penitentiary D.C McClong Commis Carl McClung

Weds Cousin to Get Ranch and $25,000 Under Will

A Bluffs Iowa story notes Miss Ruby Rosen Droom of the Bluffs Bachelor Girls club must marry her cousin within five years to inherit her uncle J Sty’s ranch in Colorado and $25,000. The Denver‑Boston item places the details in context with a Colorado settlement.

Iowa Bachelor Girls’ Club Will Conner Bluffs Ruby Rosen Droom Bluffs Bachelor Girls Club Colorado Wue J. Sty Denver

Chicago Live Stock Prices and East Buffalo Reports

Chicago markets show hog receipts around 64 000 with mixed quotation ranges for light shipping to good pigs. Cattle receipts about 20 000 with prices from 10 75 to 11 50 for select terms and butcher cows from 12 50 to 32 75. East Buffalo reports cattle 200 cars steady, hogs 80 cars strong with heavies 10 25 to 19 35, Yorkers 9 90 to 10 05, pigs 8 50 to 8 75. Veals quoted at 19 06, lambs and sheep show firm to higher prices across classes.

East Guffalo Dunning and Stevens East Buffalo

Program Delight at Fairfield Church Concert

A full church audience enjoyed Prof C W Mountain leading a Fairfield Oratorio Society program. Performances included Parson s College Double Quartette and Fairfield Mixed Chorus with selections such as The Se duoin Love Song and Mandalay encores.

C. W. Mountain Fairfield Oratorio Society Albia Marieek Perry Parsons College Bonheur Delbert Pierce John Gates Ccc Cwaas Gillette Parsons Desponinnier Village Bells Mascherone Delbert Pierce Star Tide Cseccess Piccolomine Bess Dickerson Maggaret White Strauss Fairfield Beduoin

Neighbors applauded as Bagley sets long piano endurance record

W G Bagley of Muncie Indiana played piano for fifty hours and five minutes nonstop with food and drink brought to the instrument and attendants dampening him with towels. Supporters gathered to witness the feat while Yeomen lodge members plan a march to tabernacle services led by local committees.

Muncie Tnd W. G. Bagley Melody Bagley

Cox Hickenbottom case nears verdict in district court

The Cox versus Hickenbottom trial over a Short Horn Guernsey steer ends evidence today. Two calves with similar markings are discussed with four experts testifying for both sides. Jury to hear closing at 5 50 pm. Also announcing the Girls Loyal Temperance Legion candy sale Wednesday at Crail Foote Meat Market to raise funds for Peacock meetings and Xmas baskets.

Cox L. Gamrath Tom Bates W. C. Smith Henry Bureker Temperance Leion Crail & Foote

Vernon funeral set for tomorrow afternoon

The funeral services for Wm. L. Vernon, who dropped dead yesterday afternoon, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock from the late residence on East Jefferson street.

Wm. L. Vernon East Jefferson Street

Wins Farm for 25 Cents in Colville Drawing

Spokane laborer George Lenon of Spokane won the first prize in a government land drawing on the Colville Indian reservation. He paid 25 cents to enter and chose 100 acres from about 350,000 total. Five thousand five hundred names were drawn, with 1500 parcels awarded. The Colville reservation lies under fifty miles from Spokane.

Spokane Wash George Lennon Colville Uncle Sam Colville Reservation

Jefferson County Fair Association Stockholders Meeting

A meeting of the Jefferson County Fair Association stockholders is set for 1 30 o clock on Saturday afternoon December 2 at the Court House. Sanford Zeigler Jr secretary 932.

Jefferson County Fair Association Court House Sanford Zeigler Jr

Masons to Gather at Peacock Tabernacle Nov 28 1916

Masons Eastern Stars and allied orders with families invited to meet at the Masonic Temple shortly after seven o’clock for a body march to the Peacock Tabernacle. Seats reserved. visiting members welcome. Signed A. F. Greep and Mrs. W. T. Dixon.

Peacock Tabernacle Masonic Temple A. F.greep

Fairfield Golf Club Elects Officers and Raises Dues

The Fairfield Golf Club annual meeting in the Library building elected J. S. McKenney as president and Dillon Turney as vice president. W. D. Hunt was secretary, Frank Ricksher treasurer, C. W. Rains manager of team, and Charles H. Heer captain. Board members include W. C. Spalding and others. Dues rise to 15 dollars for men and 7.50 for women. A by laws revision committee will propose changes on guest entertainment to be discussed in May.

Fairfield Golf Club J. 8. McKenney Dillon Turney W. D. Hunt Frank Ricksher C. W. Rains Chas. H. Heer Board of W. C. Spalding Fred Speilman Elsworth Turney W. G. Ross R. B. Louden, Sr Chas Carter Entertainment Committee J. C. Thorne D. G. Higley Fred J L. Hunt Roscoe Thoma C. I. Bock

Are Your Feet Ready for Turkey Day Attire

The question prompts readers to consider stylish footwear for Thanksgiving gatherings, suggesting comfortable yet polished choices and ways to coordinate outfits with seasonal themes.

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