John Abraham Dies in Los Angeles War Veteran at 71
Mrs C Bell learns of the death of her uncle John Abraham in Los Angeles Cal October 21 at old Soldiers Hospital Military honors accompanied the interment He was 71 a long time Fairfield resident and old soldier He was married to Kaz Zab Workman who preceded him in death They leave sons Edward and Wei ay Abraham and Mrs Minnie Tracy of Los Angeles and brothers Wilson Abraham of Batavia and Charles Abraham of Des Moines
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John Abra
Old Soldiers’ Hospital
Los An Cal
Abraham
Los Answeles
Fairfield
Kaz‘zab Workman
Edward and
Weiay Abraham
Minnie Tracye
Los Angeles
Cal
Wilson Abraham
Batavia
Charles Abratham
Des Moines
Boks
Jitney Dance at Old Elks Hall This Saturday
The Gaumer Duffy Orchestra will provide music for a jitney dance at Old Elks Hall on Saturday night. Tickets and venue details are listed as 832.
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Old Elks’ Hall
Gaumer-Duffy Orchestra
Gaumer-Duffy’ Orchestra
Gaumer-Yutry Orchestra
For Rent Column Listings From Fairfield Iowa
Multiple rental notices list furnished and unfurnished rooms and houses. Listings include addresses such as 501 North Main Street 800 North Court Street 406 East Hempstead and 301 West Burlington with contact numbers 4261 2796 2345 3760 and references to owners Sam Burnett T F Teeter Geo W Yarrington and Oprheida. Several entries note modern houses with garages and housekeeping options, with monthly rents around 18 dollars and other specifics in a busy local classifieds style.
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North Court Street
Sam Burnett
E. Hempastead
T. F. Teeter
Rouse
Lundquist
Geo. W. Yarrington
The
Land Man
Fairfield
Iowa
Yor Rye
Orphei
College Notes Preview Peacock Campaign Prayer Meeting
A college prayer meeting for the Peacock evangelistic campaign opens today at 6 45 in the Bible building. Geneva Tea will be hosted by Miss Helen Crail on South Main Street Monday at 4. The YWCA conference at Lake Geneva last August will be discussed and plans set for a large Parsons delegation next year. The student body and faculty gathered on the football field to watch a game between two picked teams. Parsons College orchestra, organized by violin instructor Mrs Mertie Pooler Mercer, held its first rehearsal in Prof J P Moorhead's studio with Nelle Peebler on piano Paul Bilisop and Robt Israel on violin.
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Bible Building
Lake Geneva
Parsons
Parsons College Orchestra
Mertie Pooler Mercer
Parsons Conservatory of Music
J. P Moorhead
Register Today in Fairfield to Vote in Election
Fairfield voters must register this year or be barred from voting on election day. Registration runs October 26 to November 4 with four ward locations and daily hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. First Ward Court House Second Ward Chester Fulton’s Cafe Third Ward City Hall Fourth Ward Library basement. Register at once to avoid missing the opportunity.
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Fairfield
Court House
Chester Fulton
Music by Gaumer Duffy Orchestra at Old Elks Hall
A Saturday night program at Old Elks Hall features the Gaumer Duffy Orchestra delivering live music. Patrons are invited to enjoy a hosted evening with dancing and entertainment.
Musical Talent List of Instrumentalists Arranged
Dwight Brown Katherine Fulton Evelyn Atwood Rachel Bauman Marion McAulley Mary Louise Kerrick Edwin Montgomery Harry Pierce Ruth Bell William Bell Robert Wicksell John Gates Harold Pence lead a school ensemble lineup featuring violins flute clarinet cornet bass tuba trombone and cello with baritone vocal.
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Dwight Brown
Katherine Fulton
Evelyn Atwood
Rachel Bauman
Marion McAulley
Mary Louise Kerrick
Edwin Montgomery
Harry Pierce
Ruth Bell
William Bell
Robert Wicksell
John Gates
Harold Pence
Iowa Nation Guard to Remain on Border
Des Moines reports Gov Clarke sought return of Iowa National Guard from the Mexican border but the War Department says the troops must stay while the border situation remains serious. Adjutant-General McCall notes the department appreciates sacrifices but cannot withdraw now. Also includes a small classified sale notice for furniture and a baby buggy.
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Des Moines
Clarke
Iowa
War Department
H. P. McCall
Washington
Center School No 1 Food Sale at Crail Foote Market
Center School No 1 pupils plan a food sale at Crail and Foote meat market on Saturday morning October 28 1916. The event aims to raise funds for school needs and community support.
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Center School No. 1
Crail’ & Foote
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North Main Street
Trent
West Burling
Over the Wind
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F. S. Cummings
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Burlington Road
Journal Office
Harry W. Rider
Eas
Adams Street
Broadway Garage
Alice Booker
E. W. Porter
North B Street
Sarah Eckerman
S. Main Street
West Briggs
E. M. Bell
Eeare Elk’s Club
Ella Davi
College
Nelle Peebler
Paul Bilisop
Robt
Israel
Register Today
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Buttermilk
Belmont
and Antoinette
ED. Davis
W. Broadway
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Orpheum Tontomcht
Orpheum Orchestra
Jesse L. Lasky
Wallace Reid and
Clea Ridgely
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R. C. Leggett
William E. McKenzie
Adler
Collegian Ci
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M. H. Cuddy
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