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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1917

Page

3

Local Briefs Report Wide Range of Personal News

Mrs Laura Robinson travels to Libertyville due to sister illness. Local license records note Chester Fordyce of Fairfield and Roxie L Chandler of Ottumwa wed in October. Various moves visits and trips cited for Des Moines Spencer Kansas City Stillwater Birmingham Washington Chicago Los Angeles Denver and Ottumwa. A Jefferson county hospital baby boy born to Don L Teal is recorded.

Laura Robinson Libertyville Mary J. Clover Burlington Hawkeye Teresa Kasowsky Brighton State Bank Spencer Wm. Cupp Birmingham Thomas Laughlin Mervyn Sallie Whitaker Blackwell Okla Washington Jefferson County Hospital Don L. Teal W. D. Koons Batavia Alex Duffy West Duffy J. G. Browning H. A Duncan Omaha Neb Mary F. Mount West Broadway Charles Riggs G. W. Gohlson Mt. Pleasant Louis Zillman Clifford Way W. S. Greenfield Alma Gilley Chicago Cr. Gilley Donald McGregor Kirksville J. S. Gantz C. Keltner S. J Chester Ottumwa Charlotte Sauer E. C. Heep Los Angeles Cal Salt Lake Denver W. V. Linder Harry Thorne East Burlington Street

Revival at Christian Church Draws Larger Audience

At the Christian church revival, Mr Saxton sang, the audience grew in number and interest, and more boys and girls joined the Bible drill. The evangelist preached on becoming a new creature in Christ, stressing a spiritual change and new heart.

Christian Church Saxton FE. O. Ercell Jesus

Fire Destroys Mine Shack and Clothing Shack West of City

A fire at the McClain coal bank store house and workshop west of the city yesterday afternoon consumed the building and its contents. Officials believe an overheated stove caused the blaze which spread quickly, preventing salvage of miners outdoor clothing, watches, money and other valuables lost in the inferno.

McClain Coal Bank

Woman Artist Dorothy Kelly Stars In The Maelstrom Here

Dorothy Kelly, billed with Earl Williams in The Maelstrom, rises from illustrator to motion picture star. Born in Philadelphia, educated in New York, she started in art before turning to film five years ago and quickly rose to stellar roles. Her notable work includes The Secret Kingdom serial opposite Charles Richman.

Dorothy Kelly Earl Williams Charles Richman

Bond Election Voided In Van Buren County

Keosauqua November 1 The Van Buren County board of supervisors voids the November bond election for a county home after discovering statutory notice requirements were not met. Only twenty five days notice was given instead of the required thirty, with the September 18 meeting and September 20 notice dates triggering the flaw. The bonding company bidders identified the non compliance.

Keosauqua Board of Supervisors Bonding Company

Ladies Church Chicken Pie Supper Set for Nov 8

The Presbyterian church ladies announce a chicken pie supper on Thursday evening November 8. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.

Cotton rag buyer seeks clean rags at four cents a pound

A local trade note advertises buying clean cotton rags at 0.04 dollars per pound. Contact Phone 2348 for specification and pickup.

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Mary McKenzie Thomas Watts H. B. Keltner Mabel Fresconi Christian Church Revival Meeting Mrs. Early Ella Allerdice Glendale Dr. Frank Fourt Ethel Rizer Bruce Bradfield U.S. S Boston Mass Harry Bradfield Clara Carter T. L. Neece Richland J. A. Montgomery Mankato Kansas P. E. Heflin San Diego Adam Sinn Germanville G. A. Merich John Sexton Co Mainer Army William S. Hart Fairfield Theater Triangle van Buren County Gaines Bros Coles Rpheum Ronigent Orpheum Orchestra William Fox Dustin Farnum Durand of The Madame. Petrova SAN Toyx Caurier Bros. Sway Brunswick Phonographs DY Fairfield Theatre Dorothy Kelly WM. S. Hart Gun Fighter Purina Yolke Catone Hackee Chowdee Stuckey-Gossick Milling Company John T. Davies Undertaker George Q. Loesch L. E Tribune
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