Local Briefs Reflect Social Ties Across Town
Mrs. K J Reiste will start a new role at The Hub while visiting relatives in Mt Pleasant. Miss Jessie Traxler visits friends this week. Carl Meyers spent Sunday in Ottumwa. Edgar Sellers family visited Libertyville. Wilma Sellers returns from Stockport. L S McGuire of Rock Island visits. C A Howard of Washington guests here. D A Keltner travels to Washington for sister visit. Lelia Lamberson leaves for Eldon to work in millinery. Historical Society meets Wednesday at 2 in the Library. Jane Hudgell travels to Akron Colorado to visit brother. Rodabaughs return from Lake Minocqua Wisconsin. Richard Gentry visiting home folks from Ottumwa. William Gerrett family visit in Brighton. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs A C Johnson. Gurley Bush returns to Rock Island after visit. Velma Keller of Davenport visits home folk. Nellie and Margaret Traer return to Davenport from here and Cantril. Bessie Elder returns to Davenport after visit. Emma Hartman and Delia head to Aurora Illinois to make home. Wilig Green family to northern lakes trip. Harold Bryan on 15 day furlough from Camp Logan for visit with parents John and Mrs. Bryan. H F Spurgeon and Mrs Spurgeon of Chicago visit Graham home. Frank Tedrow and family visit his mother Mrs C M Goodman. Jerce accompanies them home.
Jefferson County Hosts Children's Year Baby Health Drive
In Jefferson county a countywide Children's Year program opens with a baby station at the Armory from 2 to 4 pm daily this week. Dr. J W Bean leads, with hospital nurses and women’s committees assisting. Babies are examined by ward, with Old Settlers Day prizes announced and a Young Settlers contest planned.
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Jefferson ‘County
Fairfield
Cedar No. 6
Locust Grove
Buchanan
Herman Bucher
National Chidren
Burea
Buchanan Township
Hingue
Thrift Stamp Meeting Draws District 4 Crowd
The Thrift Stamp Society of School District No. 4 in Buchanan Townshp held an August meeting at J A Huglin's home. President Sylvester Liblin and the secretary reported strong progress toward the campaign with nearly full quotas raised. A picnic supper followed on the lawn, and the Business Men's Quartette of Fairfield performed after which Prof Macy Campbell spoke on the campaign's purpose, inspiring more local support. The next meeting will be at No 4 school house with a patriotic program by students.
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Thrift Stamp Society
Buchanan Townshpp
J. A. Huglin
District No. 4
Sylvester Liblin
Socety
No. 4
Fair Field
Macy Campbell
Town
Mary Pickford at Orpheum in M liss today
Mary Pickford appears in M liss at the Orpheum today. The film showcases western scenery from the San Josinto Mountains in southern California, with humor and pathos and a high quality cast.
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Mary Pickford
M’liss
Orpheum
Golden West
Old Settlers Day Will Remain On September 12
Jefferson County committees met to consider changing this year’s Old Settlers Day date but Congress fixed September 12 for the next registration. Local plans will not change despite the federal date.
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Jefferson County
Congress
Ashes of J Williamson Interred at Evergreen Cemetery
The ashes of the late J E Williamson who died in California were interred Sunday afternoon at Evergreen cemetery. 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.
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J. E. Williamson
California
Evergreen Cemetery
Mr. Williamson
Gethemane Commandery
Knights Templar
Notice of Final Settlement in Stammiers Estate
Notice to legatees of Elias C Summers and others that the final report of Charles A Summers as executor of Charles C Stammiers will be approved and executor discharged unless objections are filed by noon on November 2 at the Jefferson County District Court in Fairfield Iowa. The court session begins November 4 1918. Starr Jordan attorneys represent the executor.
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District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
Charles A Summiers
Charles C. Stammiers
Fairfield
Towa
Charles A. Summers
Starr & Jordan
Army shirts and camp wear at Drake Clothing Coast Side
Local catalog note lists army shirts in flannel or khaki with sweaters and optional sleeves and handkerchiefs for boys headed to camp at the Drake Clothing Coast Side.
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Drake
Methodist Church Reports Prosperous Year and New Officers
The First Methodist church of the city closes a prosperous year despite a drop in youth due to war service. Infants and adults were baptized, 22 new members joined, 250 communing, and 106 service flags raised. Address and patriotic music marked the final services, with plans to return for a fourth year and a long list of elected officers and wardens.
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Epworth League
Keesey
Bation
Local Butcher Posts Notice On Wagon Delivery End
A notice announces the removal of the delivery wagon after Saturday August 31 and invites customers to bring children for meat service with the same attention as adults.
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Sam
Free Methodist Delegates Headed to Cedar Rapids Conference
Delegates to the Free Methodist conference convening in Cedar Rapids on Sept. 4 will depart tonight. Attending are Rev. and Mrs. L. Mendenhall with Mrs. Mendenhall as local society delegate, Rev. S. S. Steward, and Rev. F. C. Behner.
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Cedar Rapids
Oiling Bill Reminder Issued Ahead of Due Date
A brief notice urges timely payment of an oiling bill before the tenth of this month. The fragment signals a local administrative or service reminder to customers.
Community Sentiments Amid Loss For Bruce Ratliffe
Neighbors and friends express heartfelt thanks for kindnesses and flowers sent during the illness and death of Bruce Ratliffe. Elizabeth Crii Crail Jr. and family extend gratitude for support and memorial gestures.
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Bruce Ratliffe
Elizabeth Crii
Piano Tuning Services in Fairfield
Piano tuning available in Fairfield from August 26 to September 4. Leave orders at Leggett house or Scheffel's music store, E. J. Eisenhart. Local व्यापी note indicates service coverage for residents and musicians during late summer.
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Fairfield
Leggett House
Scheffel
E. J. Eisenhart
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