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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1916

Page

8

Menocal Favored to Win in Cuba Election

Alavans Oct 28 Cuba will elect a president next Wednesday Nov 1. Candidate names include Marc G Menocal conservative incumbent and Dr Al Wred Zavas liberal. Campaign described as quiet with few disorders. Stock exchange betting favored Menocal re election. Zayas money limited.

Alavans Cuba Marc G. Menocal Dpcumbent al Wred Zavas Cemding Auietic Stock Exchange Menocel Zayas Wicht

Morgan Company Deposits 15 Million in Gold

New York October 28 gold to the amount of 15 million dollars from Canada was deposited at the assay office by J P Morgan and Co acting as fiscal and commercial agents of the British government.

New York Canada J. P. Morgan & Co

Meuse front urged to plant palms along path to sea

Paris dispatch reports the Meuse departmental council urging government to acquire two land plots along the battle front to plant poplars. The leafy route would extend from the sea toward Switzerland, creating a symbolic sacred way.

Paris Meuse Emzental

Train crash in Binghamton kills twenty Chi mazo horses

In Binghamton New York on October 28 twenty horses from a Chi mazo consignment destined for the Swiss government were killed when the freight train they rode on collided near the city.

Binghamton, N. Y Here

Robber Slugs South Bend Ticket Agent in $1010 Heist

A. M. Frost, a night ticket agent at Lake Shore depot in South Bend, was assaulted and robbed of $1010 on his way to the express office. In Fort Wayne Indiana a Gideons convention began with a mass meeting at First M. E. Church. James Martin of Elkhart spoke as the principal speaker, with special services planned citywide to honor visitors.

South Bend M. Frost Ight Lake Shore Indiana

Death Calls Former Mayor of Brazil Indiana

Brazil Ind Oct 28 Dudley W Wratitin seventy one former mayor of Brazil and resident here for forty one years is dead He previously ran a jewelry business at Greencastle He served throughout his term in city government and held local offices noting his long public service

Brazil Ind Dudley W. Wratitin Amayor Greencastle Ile

Grand Jury Delayed After Impersonation Case

In Hiiawa on October 28 Arthur Elliott of Streator posed as his son Charles J. Elliott when called for the grand jury. The assignment must be redone as witnesses testified in shorthand, but the testimony can be read to the jury.

Hiiawa Ith Elliott Streator Charles J. Elliott Nagam

Will Compete With U S Mortgage Bankers

Memphis bankers from thirty five states, meeting at Hotel Chelsea, vowed to compete with federal bankers for Farm mortgage business. In F W Thompson’s opening address they pledged to cut operating costs and employ modern appraisal methods to win new loans and retain existing business.

Memphis Tenn Tlotel Chisea United States F. W. Thompson

Chicago Markets Report Hogs Cattle Grains And Livestock Prices

Chicago live stock receipts reported with hogs at 3000 head and quotes from 9.85 to 10.05 for lightShipping and 9.25 to 9.60 for good to fancy pigs Cattle receipts 8000 with good to choice steers 10.75 to 11.25 and good to prime dealers 10.50 to 11.00 Wheat No 2 red 1.81 to 1.83 and corn No 2 white 1.09. No 2 yellow 1.09 to 1.10 Eggs firsts 30 14 to 31 4 cents butter extras 35 cents potatoes 1.50 to 1.70 East Buffalo live stock prices show cattle receipts slow hogs 60 cars top lambs 10.75 to 10.85 yearlings 8.75 to 9.00 wethers 7.75 to 8.00 ewes 7.25 to 7.50 Veals 1.00.

Chicago East Buffalo Dunnings and Stevens Livestock Commission Mastuffalo WN. Y

Local News Briefs From City Visitors and Travel

Benj Adkins returns home from Galesburg Ill after a visit. Mrs M Kilgore and daughter from Brighton are city visitors. Mrs Ben Brier of Brighton visited Mrs W E Teeter. Miss Vermith Sherman of Birmingham arrives for a Sunday visit with Mrs Clyde Norris. Ida Caviness goes to Agency for relatives visit. Mr and Mrs Chas Hilderbrand of Lockridge visiting daughter Mrs Floyd Wildman. Mrs J M McKain visits her mother Mrs George Savage at Brighton. Co A Woodard of Monroe spent yesterday in the city. Arminda Farrier visiting O J Lambert home in Bright. David Keltner leaves tonight for Spencer for work.

Benj. Adkins Galesburg Ill Vermith Sherman Birmingham Clyde Norris Ida Caviness Chas. Hilderbrand Lockridge Floyd Wildman

Church Notes at Peacock meetings and Bible school start time

The Christian Church reminds friends and Bible school members that the Sunday school begins at 9:30. Sessions must start and end on time to reach the tabernacle by 10:30. The Lord's supper will be observed as the closing part of the Sunday school period.

Christian Church Bible School Tabernacle

Free Methodist Sunday Services and Subjects

Free Methodist announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. next Sunday. Morning topic Holiness Becometh Thine House from Psalms 93:5. Evening evangelistic service Life's Battles from Luke 4:4. Pastor invites all to Agassiz Room at Public Library. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. testimonial meeting Everlasting Punishment.

Agassiz

Foley's Honey and Tar Prompts Relief for Coughs

A user for eleven years reports Foley's Honey and Tar relieves croup whooping cough hoarseness and wheezy throats. The note by Chas Rietz of Allen Mills credits the remedy and says he would not be without it. Sold by Jercho & Fastoun.

Rietz Allen Mills Foley Jercho & Fastoun

Bargain laden real estate offer with multiple properties

Seven room and six room cottages, vacant lots, and a corner lot across areas four blocks out. Prices range from $800 to $7,500 with terms like $1500 down and payments up to $4,000. Listings include Highland Add East Kirkwood Pumphrey Add West Adams and West Broadway locations with complete features.

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

For Rent Classified Listings in People’s Column

A series of rental notices including furnished and unfurnished rooms and houses. Listings show locations in Fairfield Iowa such as 501 North Main Street 800 North Court Street 406 East Hempstead 301 West Burlington and nearby establishments The notices include contact phones like 4261 1796 3760 and references to landlords F W Lundquist Geo W Yarrington and Sam Burnett along with general ads for modern six or ten room houses and office space above the Hub Store.

Square North Main Street North Court Street Sam Burnett E. Hempstead T. F. Teeter F. W. Lundquist Geo. W. Yarrington the Land Man Fairfield Iowa Orpheum

For Sale Items and Found in Local Advertisements

A scan of classified ads shows multiple for sale notices including a light five passenger automobile, a baby buggy, a range with dining furniture, a harness, and firearms with detailed specs. Also a found horse blanket on Burlington road. Various phones and contact names appear, with prices and locations around town.

M. C. Daviness Burlington Road Town Journal Office Fairfield Harry W. Rider

Wanted ads clustered with varied requests

Classified notices show money needed for a $10,000 first mortgage on a $20,000 farm between Fairfield and Packwood. Also seeks a right woman for travel work with salary commission and expenses from McBrady & Co. Chicago. Other requests include buying men’s second-hand clothing, dressmaking, day labor, baby carriage, and a six-room modern house. names and contact numbers appear in the Journal.

Fairfield Packwood Russell Smith McBrady & Co Chicago EB. W. Porter North B Street Sarah Eckerman

Local Social News from Libertyville and Nearby

Miss Ila Glotfelty visits home from S. W. college as families and friends travel through Libertyville Ottumwa and Norman areas. Mrs G F Swanson and Hugene plan a Albia visit while Lola James and Hattie Fell host and visit. Relatives gather at Norton Topeka and West Point with other trips to Ottumwa and Fairfield. Rebecca club hosts and Big Sisters gather. M E church holds nightly services as Marion Davis Ruth Cornell visit Wallace Davis family. Wyatt Thompson begins convalescence after illness.

Ila Glotfelty S. W. College G. F. Swanson Hugene C. R. Swanson Albia Lola James Ottumwa Hattie Fell Harry Grissom Ilinois W. E. Hafferty Norton Topeka Kan O. O. Stokes Bell Fouche 8. D John Whitlock Oklahoma City Okla West Point W. H. Hill Baby Hebner North English Carl Riggs Wray W. A. Robertson Rebecca Club Mesdames S. H. Watkins Abe Maddix M. E. Church Marion Davis Ruth Cornell Fairfield Wallace Davis

No Backache for Fer Mrs. J. M. Gaskill testimonial

Mrs J M Gaskill of Etria Green Indiana reports severe back ache and sharp pains relieved by Foley Kidney Pills. She praises the remedy for kidney and bladder ailments and notes safe use with other medicines. Sold by Jericho and Easton.

J. M. Gaskill Etria Green Ind Foley Kidne Jericho & Easton

Jitney Dance Advertises Music at Elks Hall

At Old Elks hall on Saturday night the Gaumer Duffy Orchestra will provide music. Also listed is a wanted woman for general housework and a five or six room house for rent with advance rent, tied to Elk's club address and nearby phone numbers.

Old Elks’ Hall Gaumer-Duffy Orchestra Main Street West Briggs E. M. Bell Eare Elk’s Club

Lost brown alligator handbag found by Mrs Cavi ness

A lost brown alligator handbag containing a leather wallet with money is to be returned to Mrs. Ella Cavis ness. Call 2105 to arrange return.

Brown Coward Ella Caviness

Also Mentioned on This Page

Menocal Vorite U. S M. Kilgore Brighton Ben Brier W. E. Teeter J. M. MC Kain Ter George Savage Bright Arminda Farrier O. J. Lambert David Keltner Tanght Spencer Church Notes Redick & Russell People’s West Burlington Hub Sals Parker F. S. Cummings Burlington Street East Adams Street Broadway Garage Alice Booker Danke Libertyville Wyatt Thompson Pence Pence Machine Co North Fourth Street J.C. Bradshaw Furniture CO Bradshaw Orpheum Orchestra George Ade Jem Max Figman Maurice Costello Les Ade RR East OF Savings Bank Flint Michigan J. W. Lindauer Mgr Prop
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