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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
5
Local residents made Sunday visits across Ottumwa Libertyville Davenport Rock Island Eldon Cantril and Brighton. Multiple travelers returned home including Miss Wilma Sellers Miss Velma Keller and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Spurgeon. A new baby boy was born at the hospital to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Johnson.
Through the cooperation of physicians nurses the Jefferson County Community Club Woman’s Association Schools Camp Fire Girls Scouts the R C and others the first activity of Children’s Year in Jefferson county moves forward successfully A baby station is at the Armory daily 2 to 4 p m with Dr J W Bean and nurses in charge The Old Settlers prize list includes a five dollar gold piece for best baby and ten one dollar prizes for top age classes Mothers are urged to bring towels and birth records for examination and township reports will follow.
Mr and Mrs W C Spaulding return from Lake Minnequa Wisconsin after a weeks visit. Mr and Mrs Ray Baker return from Cedar Rapids and Dysert visit with relatives. Mrs Lynnte Coyle and two daughters attend Bert Cort funeral. Elmer Carlson and Davenport friends visit. Arminda Lambert Fannie Pickering and son George return to Brighton after Bert Cort funeral. Miss Hlocie Banta returns from Linchburg Virginia and visits Atlanta Chicago and Cincinnati. Misses Mabel Hoffman Bertha and Florence Peebier return to Libertyville after visits. Vernon Bates family visit Libertyville and Birmingham.
Jefferson County committees decide not to change this year s Old Settlers Day schedule despite Congress designating September 12 for the next registration. Local plans remain intact with no date alteration.
The Thrift Stamp Society of School District No. 4, Buchanan Township, met at J. A. Huglin's home. President Sylvester Liblin reported near full quota raised. Prof. Macy Campbell spoke on the campaign. a picnic supper and a performance by the Fairfield Business Men's Quartette followed. the next meeting will be at No. 4 schoolhouse with a patriotic program.
The ashes of the late J E Williamson who died in California were interred in Evergreen cemetery Sunday afternoon. Williamson formerly resided here and was well known. He was the first Commander of Gethemane Commandery Knights Templar. The service was conducted by the Masonic order.
Mary Pickford appears in M liss at the Orpheum in the city today. The production features a high quality cast and outdoor western charm amid famed scenes filmed atop San Jose Mountain in Southern California. The film is billed as Bert Hart’s western masterwork with humor and pathos and as a worthy successor to The Storm Country.
Notice to legatees and interested persons that the final report of Charles A Summers, executor of Charles C Simmers deceased, is on file for approval and discharge. Objections must be filed by noon November 2 at the Jefferson County Courthouse Fairfield Iowa with Starr and Jordan attorneys.
The First Methodist church closes a prosperous year despite many members serving in the government. Dr Keesey baptized infants and adults, 22 joined by reception, two hundred fifty communed, and 106 soldiers named on the Honor Roll. A patriotic evening featured songs and an address on democracy.
Drake Clothing Co offers army shirts flaynel or kiski sweaters with or without sleeves and handkerchiefs for boys going to camp. Feuat Ride.
Notice states the delivery wagon will stop operating after Saturday August 31. The message invites customers to send children for meat and promises the same attention as adults.
Delegates including Rev. L. Mendenhall and his wife Mrs Mendenhall, Rev. S Steward, and Rev. F C Behner prepare to attend the Free Methodist conference convening in Cedar Rapids starting tomorrow September 4. The narrator will depart for Cedar Rapids this evening.
A short notice urges timely payment of the oiling bill before the upcoming tenth of the month, warning of possible late charges.
Family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindnesses and flowers during the illness and death of their loved one Bruce Ratliffe. Elizabeth Crail and F. Crail Jr. and family.
A piano tuner will be in Fairfield from August 26 to September 4. Leave tuning orders at Leggett house or Scheffel's museum store, care of E. J. Eisenhart. 962.
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