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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1917

Page

6

Jefferson County Men Probable to Move into November

Jefferson county soldiers likely form the third and fourth increments for the national army quota. They may not be summoned to Camp Dodge in Des Moines before November 1. Gov. Harding has authorized reopening cases where exemptions were misapplied, with John Fletcher assisting in reviews to ensure uniform enforcement of the draft law across Iowa.

Jefferson County Moines Camp Dodge Des Moines EF. H. Plummer Iowa Illinois Henry Wilson Gov. Harding John Fletcher Adjutant General’s Office Fletcher O Rnor

Weather Dampens Early Crowds at Old Settlers Event

Cold raw weather kept crowds from the opening of Trairfield’s Old Settlers celebration today. Attendance is expected to increase tomorrow with Hon. William Jennings Bryan slated to speak at the Chautauqua auditorium, free of charge. Congressman John C. Cooper of Ohio has fallen ill and will miss his engagement tomorrow. The industrial parade proceeded with many floats from Fairfield Iowa Band, Chas Lyon Lumber, Book Ms White Tea Store, J C Thorne & Son, Cli Max Grocery, Bradshaw Furniture Co.

Trairfield William Jennings Bryan Roosevelt Chautauqua Bryan George W. Ball John C. Cooper Ohio

Local Society Notes and Marital Announcements

The Girls' Club of the Lutheran church will meet Friday evening with Mrs. Bert Dill. Announcements report marriages: Carl V. Williamson and Miss Daisy M. Rail in Birmingham with Des Moines home after October 15. Gail Parker and Wallace D. Lipe wed in Sheridan Wyoming with a Yellowstone Park trip then home in Billings. Mr. and Mrs. Gantz quietly married at Campbell home with Rev. Keesey officiating. they will reside at 402 West Washington. The city also notes a noon issue for the Daily Journal due to Old Settlers relief efforts and various ads and business mentions.

Girls’ Club The Lutheran Church Bert Dill North Main Street Carl V. Williamson Daisy M. Rail Birmingham Des Moines Gail Parker Wallace D. Lipe Billings Mont Sheridan Wyoming Lipe Yellowstone Park Miss .Parker George Parker Mr. Lipe Daniel Lipe Billings, Mont Sarah F. Campbell Andrew Gantz City Campbell West Washington Street Rev Keesey Th Methodist Church

Auto Races At Chariton Fair Grounds Today

Auto races run today and tomorrow at the Chariton Fair Grounds under Chariton Racing Co. H L Vickrey says recent showers improved track. Entries include Dusen ders Staver Fords Buicks Saxons with several local cars also lined up for free for all races. Public may view cars at the Ford Garage after races.

Fair Grounds Chariton Racing Cr Chariton H. L. Vickrey

Iowa Votes Yes on October 15 Amendment for Prohibition

Supporters urged a yes vote on October 15 for a permanent prohibition amendment in Iowa. The proposal drew backing from all parties while liquor producers opposed the measure.

Iowa

Wish I Could Help Put Booze Out of Business

A speaker urges voters to approve a Constitutional Amendment in a campaign message dated the 15th, touting the vote as the greatest time of their life.

Banker Jesse Barker Slain in Peoria Mansion

Coroner W I Elliott prepared to probe the death of Jesse Barker, millionaire banker and clubman, found dead in his bathroom. Relatives claim murder and request jurors visit the scene. Barker's wife, suing for divorce, is under medical care after arriving from Chicago. Services were held at the Barker residence with burial in Sprinedale Cemetery.

Peoria W. 1. Elliott Jesse Barker W. G. Roberts Barker Chicago Aoe Tsld B. G. Carpenter First Universalist Church Sprinedale Bettery

Mrs Walker Prouty Attends Old Settlers in City

Mrs. Walker Prouty of Lockridge is in the city for Old Settlers events and visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Russell. A baby boy was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Lor n White at Jefferson County Hospital.

For Sale By Auction Stove Cabinet Rug Milk Bottles

For sale listing includes two heating stoves one kitchen cabinet one 9 by 12 rug one Rayo lamp and various milk bottles 66 quart 16 pint and 54 half pint from Haseitman Jee Cream Co 37% listing indicates sale details and seller contact for appraisal.

Rayo Haseitman Jee Cream Co

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EAN Taylor & W. Taylor Fair@eld Richland Road Journal Office A. M. EB Viavi Salie South 6Th Street G. A. Merich John Sexton Co Wholegate Grocers Ill South Main Street Fairfield Chas, Lyon White Tea Store J. C. Thorne & Son Cli Max Grocery Bradshaw Furniture Co Hufstedler & Baker, Boy Scouts Anderson Shoe Store W. F. Bevering, Jericho & EH Easton Ray Maxwell Fairfield Theatre Mrs. Gantz West Washington Street Iowa State Bank Eldon J. W. Oliver & Son Frank Ricksher South Side Bridge Club Luneheon Hunt-lIreld Shoe Co Ford Auto Co Louden Machinery Co Stuckey-Gossick Co John Tull Grocery Hannah-Clinkenbeard Co Five Au Tomobiles Dexter Mfg. Co Julius Standaert Airfield Glove & Mitten Co John M. Droz Frank M. Droz Christian Bible School Eclipse Lumber Co L. J. Nelson Goeke Daily Journal Coats Creareas Ford Browning Kinsay Shel Over Orpheum Theater Gman Tall Fairfield Dance Orchestra North Side Oda Fellows Hall First Door North Iowa State Savings Bank Old Settlers Young Roth & CO Munsingwear Union Suits Bel Nals Wallace OUALT Tribune Sa2rats Bucs U.S
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