This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1917
Page
3
Local residents with Burlington ties visit friends in the city and nearby towns. Guests include H J Wood, Jav Craig, Lena Thompson, Ralph Peebler, Mrs. Yocum and daughter, Olive Leech, and others visiting relatives in Keosauqua, Batavia, and Washington. Reassignments and travels also noted at American Express, Iowa State Savings Bank, and local churches.
The Hawkeye Rebekah Club hosts an eight o'clock Hallowe'en party in the lodge rooms on the north square. L. T. S. Girls plan a Hallowe'en event and check location with Mrs. M. Chilcott. Elk's Hall hosts a Hallowe'en dance with music by Frank Dance Orchestra. A postponed Cross Lanes School party will occur Thursday eve, Nov. 1st, with refreshments. Socials at the Hoagland home feature Miss Ruth Rangner, a bride-to-be, and a reception shower hosted by Mrs. H. M. Truesdale and Mrs. Don L. Teal. Pythian Sisters Kensington shift to Thursday afternoon at Mrs. M. H. Cuddy’s, with helpers. Des Moines Capital society notes cover Prairie Gold authors’ night at The Dormers, box unwrapping, and tributes by Iowa Press and Author's Club. Wit and Wisdom Club meets Thursday at E. F. Simmons' with Armenia talk by Prof. Vartanian. Presbyterian ladies plan a Chicken Pie Supper on Thursday. Rentals listed for two light housekeeping rooms at 398 East Burlington.
Jose Garcia of Mexico City was found dead along railroad tracks near Columbus Junction depot. Shot in the back of the head, he likely died Saturday night or Sunday morning. He had stayed in Fairfield at Leggett House and planned to collect $500 owed by a Mexican hero. He traveled on No. 30 Saturday evening with another Mexican.
Notice reports trespassing and property destruction at the Swedish Lutheran church and states prosecutions will proceed to the limit of the law. Church council refers to 491 Church Council in the notice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.