Local Briefs Highlight Visits and Travels Across States
A flurry of social activity fills Fairfield as John DeMarsh plans an extended Des Moines visit while Frank E. Duke starts at Billings Montana's Polytechnic College. Residents journey to Des Moines Iowa City Spencer and Birmingham for family gatherings opera and religious events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Duke
Fairfield High School
Hee
Polytechnic College
Billings
Montana
W. P. Sullivan
Iowa City
Order of Eastern Star
Memphians Attend Funeral of Mrs Malina A McKee
Local residents from Memphis Missouri travel to attend the funeral of Mrs Malina A McKee. Several area families visit relatives and return from hospital and trips to nearby towns including Omaha Excelsior Springs Ottumwa Des Moines and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Roland
Ollie Roland
Belle Moyer
N. H. Roland
Memphis
Malina A. McKee
Loren White
Little Son
Jefferso County Hospital
James Hughes
Excelsior Springs
Mrs. Hughes
Child dies from kerosene gas explosion at home
Carl McMurray ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank McMurray on West Van Buren street was severely burned in a kerosene gas explosion while lighting a fire. He died shortly after despite medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blake
Dnaghter Virginia
Salina
Kansas
Legget
Weuve
Feirfield
Blake
the Lamer
Spencer
California
S.S. Smith
Dayton
Ohio
H. A. Anspach
Briggs Street
Carl McMurray
Frank McMurray
West van Buren Street
Patriotic Meeting At Methodist Church Promotes Liberty Bonds
A small patriotic gathering at the Methodist church featured prayers, scout talks, and a presentation on the value of Liberty Loans. The event included a banner urging support for bonds and promoted a Father and Son banquet at the M BE church with tickets sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wilson
America
Keesey
Frank
Kk. F. Simmons
J. W. Dole
M. BE
Gobble & Heer’s
Fairfield
Daughter of the Gods Opens at The Orpheum
William Fox colossal production Daughter of the Gods opens a two day run at The Orpheum Theater. Fox built a city on Kingston Jamaica to house a 20 000 resident cast and crew for the scenes including Gnomeland and the Mad Sultan camp. Kellerman’s performance drew praise from Fox and the public alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Orpheum Theater
Stich
New York
Gnomeland
Fox
Mr. Fox
Parsons Auxiliary Rummage Sale Set for October Dates
The Parsons College Auxiliary will stage a rummage sale on October 25 26 and 27 in the building north of the Iowa State Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Iowa State Savings Bank
Iowa State Savings
Liberty Loan Mass Meeting Set for Fairfield
In line with President Wilson and Governor Harding a Liberty Loan Mass Meeting is planned at Company M armory Fairfield on Wednesday October 24 at 2 PM City businesses will close from 2 to 4 PM for the event Everyone is urged to attend O F Fryer Chairman District No 11 Rollin J Wilson Chairman Jefferson County Liberty Loan Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Liberty Loan
M’’ Armory
Fairfield
Oo. F. Fryer
Rollin J. Wilson
Jefferson County Liberty Loan Committee
Man of Mystery at the Fairfield Theater
Carlo the Man of Mystery brings a world unique act to the Fairfield Theater for tomorrow and Wednesday. He stands seven feet two inches tall and fits into a box twenty seven by twenty one inches then changes into a brass uniform with the lid closed. Also on bill a Triangle five reel drama and a one reel comedy will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo
Fairfield
Public Sale on Danielson Farm at Fairfield
On the Danielson farm four miles south of Fairfield the sale lists 9 head of horses 44 head of Short Horn cattle 14 head of hogs and other personal property. P A Danielson and Son announce a 4 cent per pound payment for clean cotton rags and provide a contact phone number 2348.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danielson
Fairfield
P. A. Danielson & Son
Examination schedule posted for October at Court House
County Superintendent Miss Chidester announces regular teachers examinations to be held at the Court House on October 24 25 and 26. Also bids sought for coal in car load lots by City Clerk Paul Coleson of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
City of
Fairfield
Paul Coleson
Barber shops install new electric hair clippers
The James Alfred Barber Shop and the Narrow Gaage Shop have each installed electric hair clippers sold by T. F. Kocher of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alfred Barber Shop
Narrow Gaage Shop
T. F. Kocher
Parsons College Auxiliary Rummage Sale Planned
The Parsons College Auxiliary schedules a rummage sale for October 25 26 and 27 in the building north of the Iowa State Savings Bank.
Poll Tax Due Notice at City Clerk Office
Notice announces road tax due at City Clerk's office with penalties after October 31 1917. Clerk's office hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 to 9 PM during the month. Signed by C J Gilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Gilly
Also Mentioned on This Page
John DeMarsh
Des Vionas
Russell Collins
Oskaloosa
Yrushauncey Collins
Fremont
Vished
Aryles M. RR. Collins
Grant Enlow
Fred Mulfemix
Maxine
Pleasantt
Robert Wilson
James Montgomery
Chas. Heer
Joe Ball
Grand Opera
T J Des Moines
W. E. Watkins
Presbyterian Church
Stomaporte
Margaret
Charmie “White
Arthur
Des Moines
Oscar Boltz
We Wonewood
Okla
D. C. Bradley
Centerville
Theo. Stewart
Denver, Colo
J. H. Tappert
Davenport
Chris. H. Heer
Tappert
Papert
Frank Montgomery
Jack Baker
Mt. Pheasant
J. H. Montgomery
Mirs
R. H. Spence
T Nigat
Frances
Enterville
Orrin Bowermaster
Jody
Wyo
John Bowermaster
Don L. Teal
Mary Teal
Birmingham
Gen VanDerveer
Iva
Tumwater
Wash
W. H. Conar
Chas. Cornick
Frank Howe
Mt Pleasant
John O. Samuelson
John Mohler
New London
A. K. Harper
Dean Yasser
Cuarthage
Harper
Ray Maxwell
Ottumwa
Lindie Maxwell
East Kirkwood Street
W. B Picken
Oscelon
Thomas Davies
Ed. Murdock
Ill
Messrs. M. W. Roth
O. EB. Kirby
J. M. Hammer
Cincinnati
Stockport
Glasgow
Hattie Monfort
Joseph Valentine
Wesley Fryman
Albia
Alba
Mervyn M. Allender
Omaha
Neb
8. R. Bell
Osceola
Irvin Dunn
West Grimes Street
Hanna
L. K. Wallace
Ed. Wallace
Packwood
Jesse Foster
Harold
Washington
Frank Gaines
Samul Zeigler
Sanfre Zeigler
Grace McClain
O. Ki. S
Lad
THE
GODS
Liberty Loan Mass
Man
Fairfield Theater
Annette Kellerman
B. A. Rolfe
Mabel Taliferro
Virginia
Pearson
Jesse L. Lasky
Jack Pickford and
Louise Huff
the Darmit
Miss Chidester
Vince You
Caumer Bros
Seway
Gaines Bros
J. M. McKain
South Third Street
Washington, D. C
C. M. Redick
Stubb’s
Fairfield, Iowa
Cole’s
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