Local news briefs from Fairfield district
Mrs. J A Huglin is much improved after illness. Mrs. H B Keltner is very ill on West Washington. William Cupp of Birmingham visited yesterday. Mrs. Chester Johnson of Eldon spent today in the city. Alma Faber of Lockidge was in town on business. Lucile Lamberson becomes Ledger reporter. Mrs. C D McDermot of Chicago visits her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Tassel and family move to Ottumwa. Elizabeth Hunt-Ray returns from Lake Okoboji. John Bartholomew returns from Colorado trip. Mrs. wm Barton and family will settle in Fairfield. L A Faulkner promoted to 1st Lieutenant at Camp Dix NJ. He is with Company G 184th Infantry. Harold Holcomb leaves for New York City after a visit here. Fred L Hunt, John Hundt and John Droz return from Wisconsin. J P Dolan of Ft. Madison reappointed as repair map at Geeke shoe shop. Mrs. WLC Smith returns from Des Moines with husband Lieut W C Smith. Lieut Smith has gone to Petersborg VA for veterinary training.
Highlanders Band to Give Second Sacred Concert
Next Sunday the Royal Scotch Highlanders will perform a sacred concert in Central Park at 3 20 p m under the auspices of the Yeoman and ladies crowds from Fairfield and vicinity are invited to attend this rare musical event presented by a renowned band.
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Fairfield
Royal Scotch Highlanders
Central Park
M P S Fine Outing at New Jersey Resort City
Arthur Woods reports a Newport News item about the Military Police from the 48th Infantry taking a half day outing at Buckroe Beach in Navy style dress. They travel by special cars, visit the ice and food administration’s supporters, and enjoy the seaside resort as guests.
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Arthur Woods
Frank Woods
Fairfield
Newport News
N. J
Woods
48Th Infantry
Buskree Beach
28Th Street
Washington Ave
Buckroe Beach
Neonpore
Yeomen to donate returns to Red Cross
The Yeomen will donate their returns to the Red Cross. The Royal Scotch Highlanders Band has performed in Fairfield before and pleased local music lovers when Manager Hugh Bennett brought it to the Air Dome here recently.
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Royal Scotch Highlanders Band
Fairfield
Hugh Bennett
Airdome
Piano teaching term begins at college
Mr Wilbur E Keesey begins his full term of piano teaching on September 10 in connection with the College. Students should register before September 7. If you are a Christian and want to do a great service apply for Y M C A work. Requirements are high but if accepted it is a great privilege. A K Harper.
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Wilbur E. Keesey
Y. Mi
C. A
A. K. Harper
Emperor William Aged At Nauheim Conference
Swiss observers who saw Emperor William and King Ferdinand at the Nauheim conference report the German ruler has aged greatly. His hair is snow white his shoulders are stooped and his eyes show feverish energy. His gestures are abrupt and a severely lined sun-tanned face suggests great sorrow.
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Geneva
William Ast
Ferdinand
Nauheim
Democrate
Dead Americans To Be Brought Home For Burial
Washington reports that Americans killed overseas will be buried temporarily in marked graves where possible, to be exhumed and returned home when the war ends.
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Washington
Soldiers Guard Ice Wagons For Summer Relief
Capt Wilbert Moss led ice company guards with officers and Food Administration officials to distribute summer necessities. Soldiers and officials ensured order and relief reached those in need without significant suffering. John B Locke and other Food Administration officials accompanied the guards.
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Wilbert Moss
Ice Company
Food Administration
John B. Locke
Great Opportunity in Y M C A Work Across Seas
A brief recruitment note invites men of Christian character for YMCA service in camps locally and abroad. Signed by A. K. Harper.
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A. K. Harper
Life of Bert Carl Born in 1892 near Fairfield dies at Camp Raritan
Bert Franklin Carl son of Chester C and Sierra N Carl was born May 3 1892 seven miles north of Fairfield. He lived in this city much of his life before farming near the country. He joined a 92 man contingent from Fairfield for Camp Pike then Camp Raritan Metuchen New Jersey where he died August 27 after two days of bronchial pneumonia. He is survived by his mother two sisters Birdie Heston and Ercel and one brother Hershel. His death is described as honor in service though not in battle.
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Bert Franklin Carl
Chester C. and
Sierra N. Carl
Fairfield
Jesus Christ
Camp Pike
Jefferson County
Camp Raritan
New York
Metuchen
N. J
Camp
Birdie Heston
Libertyville
Ercel
Hershel
Strke
Life of Mrs Bruce Ratclipes and Community Ties
Mrs Bruce Ratcliffe moved to Colorado for two years then returned to her hometown. She attended high school and college, married Bruce Ratcliffe of Fairfield on November 22 1898 at Otten. She belonged to Congregational church, Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of American Revolution, actively supporting good causes. Survived by mother, brother Crail Jr and family, nephew James Crail and wife, Mrs David Case and husband, Capt B F Crail, Mrs Cynthia Grafton and many cousins. A cheerful, loving, sincere neighbor with many friends will be missed.
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Colorado
2 Field
Otten
Bruce
Ratellum
Fairfield
Ratcliffe
Congregational
Chimett
Evner
Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of American Revolution
Fi Crail Jr
James Crai
David Case
B. F. Crail
Cynthia Grafton
Soldier's death lauded in fight for justice and democracy
A passage honoring a fallen soldier frames his death as a true sacrifice for a righteous cause. In the wartime discourse, the speaker emphasizes the battle of right versus wrong and the struggle against oppression and tyranny.
Oil bill reminder with due date noted
A brief notice reminds readers to pay their oiling bill before the tenth of the month. The fragment notes a numeric due date and references an outstanding balance or service charge.
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J. A. Huglin
H. B. Keltner
West Washington Street
William Cupp
Birmingham
Chester Johnson
Eldon
City
Alma Faber of
Lockidge
Cty
Mrs. Delila Belknap
Morning Sun
Walter Slagel
Alton
Mrs.c. W Wade
Maryville, Mo
M. E. Harlan
Hillsboro
Chester Harlan
M. F. Morrison
Marie
Iowa City
Miss Opal Ward
Pleasant Plain
Francis Netsell
Ottumwa
Lucile Lamberson
The
Ledger
E. A. Howard
Chicago
Thomas Turnbull
Sheridan
Wyoming
C. D. McDermot
James Bailey
Bert van Tassel
Elizabeth Hunt-Ray
Lake Okoboji
John Bartholomew
Ae Collins
Teeaao
Wm. Barton
W. J. Lambert
Pleasant Fprain
Sadie Gbson
J. EB. Fortner
Cleveland, Oho
Caroline Gibson
L. A. Faulkner
Camp Dix
184Th Infantry
Harold Holcomb
New York City
Fred L. Hunt
John Hundt
John Droz
Wisconsin
J. P. Dolan
Ft. Madison
Geeke Shoe Shop
Wlc. Smith
Des Moines
Lieut. W. C. Smith
Lieut. Smith
Petersborg
Highlanders’ Band
Roy D, Smith
M. P
New Jersey
Cross
Ter
Ordin
Ary Shoes
Buster Brown
Viar
Allender Bres
North Main
Emperor Bill
Bert Carl
Mrs. Bruce Ratclipes
Farmers Educational
Chautauqua Park
Fairfield, Iowa
Iowa
Unkrich
Bard and Farmers Union Quintette
O. E. Wilson
Stan
A. M
C. F. Dornblazer
J. M. Lindly
Winfield
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