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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1917

Page

4

Boy Scout News urges drill and parade planning

The Scouts are called to meet at the headquarters tonight for drill and parade preparations. Each boy should attend, see the uniform, and await a special announcement. Scouts Yoop No 2 met last evening, and Scout Master Gobble was present. Yoop No 8 will meet at headquarters for a short business session with full participation urged.

Vpw Yoop No Gobble Yooop No Mas- Ser ‘Dyns

Community notices and visits in Libertyville region

Local residents and guests are listed with visits to Rev. E. W. Stoesmiths revival at the Presbyterian church begins next Sunday evening led by Mr Sawtelle of Burlington. Guests include Miss Maude McDonnell and others with varied social engagements and church events around Libertyville.

Gus Garber Albia Warner A. C. Thompson Glasgow Harley Yost and Birmingham Ada Yost O. Parks Douds Charles Riggs Fay Riggs Carl Riggs Richland John Coleman Maude McDonnell Mount Peasant Ioldie Anderson Fulton Washington, D. C Bride Oklahoma W. A. Fulton K. W. Stodghill Misa Nellie Anderson Des oMinees Son Wray Revekah Club WA. Roberts L. A Ed Beale Noda Way County Will Schwartz Edwin Linder Carlie Thompson Fairfield C. V. Klingamar Emily Hallsville M. B. Vehureh W. V Teander Wallace Davis B. A. Creasby Omaha

Jefferson County Cases Move to Federal Court

Two damage suits totaling 40000 are transferred from Jefferson County district court to the U S district court in Fairfield and will be heard in the fall session beginning October 16. C W Hodgen sues the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad for 20000 in injuries from a March 26 1917 collision at the Sth street crossing in Fairfield. Maude H Murphy administratrix of Clarence Murphy estate seeks 20000 for his death when a Burlington train struck him July 29 1914 near Glendale with George Ulrich as co defendant.

Ottumwa Courier Jefferson County District Court Fairfield C. W. Hodgen C. B. & Q. Railroad Co Sth Street Maude H. Murphy Clarence Murphy Murphy Burlington Glendale George Ulrrich

Campaign push advances Wesleyan scholarship drive

The Henry county effort to raise funds for a Wesleyan scholarship reports a large gift from Mrs Josephine Bickster of Salem who doubled her pledge to reach 1000 dollars. The donation from a Congregational church member boosts progress toward finishing Henry county’s 50000 goal with 23000 remaining. The wider Seeley building endowment campaign awaits completion of this unit.

Mt. Pleasant Henry County Josephine B. Bisksler Salem Congregational Church Seeley

For Sale or Rent Classified Listings in People’s Column

Multiple small ads list properties and items for sale or rent on South Third and Fourth streets. Entries include two modern houses, young chickens, a barn, a well improved 80 near town with orchard, household furniture, a vacant lot, a Willard piano, and rebuilt typewriters with factory warranty offers. Contact details and agents include A C Wisecarver, Stella Griffith, W Ball, Will ID Garmoe & Son, Bruce Russell, and American Writing Machine Co.

South Third Street A. C. Wisecarver Stella Griffith W. &. Ball Garmoe & Son South Depot Street South Fourth Street Bruce Russell Willard Remingtons Monarche L. C. Smiths Royals Ask the Journal, American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn, Street Chicago

Classified Ads Seek Farm Help and Room Openings

Wanted experienced married couple with small family for farm work. Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping in a modern home. Address care Jour nal Newport Café. Wanted for Old Settlers Days kitchen and dining room. Washings and ironings. Phone numbers 8811 and 2699.

Care Journal Newport Cafe

For Rent Two furnished rooms near the square

Two furnished rooms in a modern home near the square at 203 Fast Burlington Street. Contact phone 3273.

Burlington Street Thoma & Thoma

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