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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
3
A compilation of Ottumwa notes lists Hon. Sant Kirkpatrick and others visiting the city for court and business. Also mentioned are dances, Old Settlers events, Red Cross fund, and several residents returning from Lake Okoboji or travel abroad.
Surviving officers Major R. D. Cramer and Lieut. S. J. Chester lead a reunion of the 30th Iowa Volunteer Infantry at the First Methodist church in Keokuk. Comrades recall battles, wounds, and the regiment’s long service under Sherman and Hooker with a public business session and an Old Settlers Day parade planned.
The questionnaire outlines five initial draft classifications after exemptions. It lists groups by marital status, presence of dependents, employment type, and dependency. includes not deferred and not in divisions, plus special cases for officers, professionals, and certain workers. Also covers students preparing for ministry, medical practice, and various government and military roles.
Major Crames proposed a reunion at Fairfield where two companies of the regiment were organized. The 30th Infantry veterans gather with all old Civil War soldiers to reminisce and celebrate, an occasion to be long remembered.
In Camp Grant Tl on September 11 a freight train ran into the rear of an empty train in the yards. Two Black porters were killed, a third severely injured and a brakeman was slightly hurt. Local officials investigated the crash.
L. P. Quinn owners a Saturday auction at 2 PM selling brass bed piano dining sets rugs chairs a Cole hot blast range an oak cabinet and many more items. Includes seven room modern house and ten tons of coal with cash terms and right to reject bids. Auctioneers T B Allender and clerk C L Brawner listed. contact phone 1790.
Notice invites all ladies over sixty to join the knitting contest on Old Settlers Day. Interested participants should notify Mrs. Russell Smith at 206 South Main Street.
Sweaters and Army shirt options in khaki or flannel are available at the Drake Clothing Co located on East Side Square. The shop highlights fall and winter stock with practical designs and durable fabrics for everyday wear.
Our Fall and Winter Hats are on display. To appreciate the pleasing styles we advise that you call early before the selection is broken. Mrs. Peck.
The Bethel A M E church ladies will hold a chicken pie dinner and supper on Thursday September 2 in the former Emery Royal Shoe building on the east side of the square.
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