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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1916

Page

4

Peacock Revival Prepares for Six Week Campaign in Fairfield

Local preparations for the Peacock evangelistic campaign are underway in Fairfield. The Publicity Committee cites prior campaigns in Winterset Fulton Jeannette Greenville and Oneonta with thousands reportedly "trail hitters" and urges united Christian effort, prayer, and sacrifice to assure a successful revival.

Pairfield Winterset Fulton N. Y Jeannette Greenville Oneonta Fairfield Saia

Local Briefs Highlight Visitors and Visits in Ottumwa

Bob Doty of Ottumwa spent Sunday with friends in the city. Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Foreman returned to Tarx Mo after visiting their son J. P. Foreman. H. C. Hale of Shel- Po. wits visiting for several days with McKain and E. B. Joes, then to Washington on a visit. Robt. L. Tipton of Only Mo. spends several days in the city on business.

Bob Doty Ottumwa J. P. Foreman Tar'x H.C. Hale Shel- Po Wits McKain Joes Robt. L. Tipton Only, Mo

Indiana court rules on support for children born out of wedlock

A judge in Anderson rules a stepfather may not be forced to support his wife’s child born out of wedlock under the lazy father act. The decision hinges on whether the child was born to the mother before or after marriage and whether the stepfather’s duty applies.

No Backache for Fey

Mrs. J. M. Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana writes of severe backache and sharp pains relieved by Foley Kidner Pills. She praises the remedy as safe for kidney and bladder troubles and notes it is sold by Jericho and Easton.

Notice to Hunters Prohibited at Waterworks

Hunting at the Waterworks on Sunday is prohibited by law and any person found hunting this day will be prosecuted.

Death of Matthias Drish at Brighton

Mrs. C L Stewart reports the death of her father Matthias Drish who died Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 at his home three miles south of Brighton after a illness with Bright's disease He was 86 born in Germany in 1835 and came to the United States in 1863 He leaves a wife and eleven children Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 am from the Polish Catholic church in Brighton with interment there.

C. L. Stewart Mathias Drish Brighton Drish Bright Germany

College Notes Musical Program At YMCA Meeting

The YMCA program included Loretta McKee piano solo, Gospel Team Quartet Pierce Gallaher Gates and Covert, Ruth Colting piano solo, and Margaret White vocal solo. A chapel booster meeting aimed to increase football practice numbers to two squads.

Loretta McKee Quartette Pierce Gallaher Gates Ruth Colting Margaret White

For Rent and Sale Notices From Fairfield Iowa

Classified column lists multiple rental offers including six room house on South Fourth St at $12 monthly and furnished rooms with various locations and phone numbers. Also sale ads for household items a Jersey cow a Duroc Red boars a gas range and used cars plus a Cadillac.

South Fourth St C. H. Doughty EB. Hempstead T. F. Teeter KF. W. Lundquist Geo. W. Yarrington the Land Man Fairfield Iowa Orpheum Airdome

Bantam Store Rooms Listed on North Fourth Street

A notice announces storage of goods at Bantam's store rooms located on North Fourth Street with a minor monetary reference of five pounds.

Bantam's North Fourth Street

Wanted ads give few details but multiple seeks listed

A string of classified notices seeks a general housework helper, a 5 or 6 room rental with advance payment, and a traveling lady with pay through McBrady & Co. in Chicago. Additional items include a second hand safe for cash and a prairie corn farm loan inquiry.

West Briggs KE. M. Bell Care Elk’s Club

Stoves Wanted for Tabernacle November use

Notice seeks six or eight large heating stoves for the Tabernacle in November. Individuals willing to lend or sell cheap should contact Richardson Hardware Co. or Rodabaugh & Bean or Gaines Bros. The latter offers a loan up to 50 per acre at five percent from the Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Company.

Tabernacle Richardson Hardware Co Rodabaugh & Bean Gaines Bros Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Company

Lost and found notices from a town paper

A string of brief notices report misplaced items and rewards. An umbrella on South Main is missing, a auto crank and auto chain are lost on rural roads, a three blade pocketknife is claimed by the Journal office, and a black leather medicine case disappeared between local landmarks with contact numbers for recovery.

South Main Street H. P. McLaughlin South Main Fairfield-Batavia Russell Smith Journal Office Orpheum J. J. Yannaway East Kirkwood Fast

Bargains On Homes And Lots In City Listings

Real estate ads offer seven room modern homes with fresh paint, four blocks out at 1500 down and 4000 total. Vacant Highland, Pumphrey, and East Kirkwood lots with low down payments, corner lots, and multiple parcels across West Adams and South Sixth. Prices range from 800 to 7500 with flexible terms and showings.

Highland Add Pumphrey Add East Kirkwood West Broadway South Sixth Street West Adams

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