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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1918

Page

2

Local society notes blend entertainments and anniversaries

Mrs J W Stephenson and Mrs Ray Hemmings host Fancy Work Circle after noon at Hemmings home. Fairfield Rebekah Lodge marks 67th anniversary with a Friday gathering requesting sandwiches. supper about seven. Miss Fern Hewett and others entertain Mrs W R Keesey at Hewitt home. Westminster Bible Class hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Louden with guests. George Strong Corps meets in Court House tonight with members urged to attend. Mrs G K Dunkel hosts Hawkeye Rebekah Wednesday at 2 20 with dishes and sandwiches. Co C 211th Engineer corps fare well reception for Marry P Mullenix and Arthur Lundquist before eastern camp. Cross Lanes Woman's Social Club plans a social with Fairfield Male Quartette and Clarke George and Iva Scheffel. basement refreshments.

Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No. 96 Westminster Bible Class The Presbyterian Church Walter Louden M. I. Rodibaugh G. W. Bean G. K. Dunkel T. T. Stuckey PF. Mullenix Arthur Lundquist Co. C. 211Th Engineer Corps Chatanooga Woman's Social Club of Cross Lanes Fairfield Mia Clarke George Iva Scheffel

Notice of Final Report in Jefferson County 1914

Final report filed in District Court of Iowa Jefferson County September Term 1918 estate of Co F Litton deceased. Hearings set for September 26 1914 at 1 30 p m before the court. Objections required for discharge and release of bondsman. X C Nady attorney administrator G L Litton 16423

District Court of Iowa Jefferson County Welate

Exemption Board Compiles Ward One Voter List

The Exemption Board and assistants are finalizing the registration list from last Thursday in Ward One. The Journal will publish the completed names, with entries including Albert Thornbe and Lester Zillman among many others.

Albert John Thornbe Lester Chas Zillman Allen Calvin Abbey Earl Alexander Keny Joseph Lewis Bucher William Henry Neibe Ola Floyd Nixon Geo Sam'j. Wilson Fred Greber Gust Carl Schillerstrom Karl Ernest Ullrich Harlan Gossick James Evans Raines Frank Phillip Burke William Hiram Pedrii Charlie Wesley Robis Thos Glen Neibert Wm Monroe Turner Wm. Geo. Parsons Roscoe R. Ginger Robert Wayne Harri Roy C. Voyles Paul Solomon Apfel Chas Edward Ander Loren Hazen White Willard Clarence Har Fred Albert Crawford Wm. Soliman Johnson Frank Laval McClain Wm. Thos. Dixon John Arthur McCorm Chas. Ross Humphrey George Manford Ball Harry Ulisses Rasmus Wm. Dideon Bidwell John Warner Stallman

Farmers Union Disowns Nonpartisan League

Des Moines Sept. 17. The town division of the National Farmers Union refuses to be classed with the Nonpartisan League. Iowa union members deny any connection to United Farmers Association and condemn mislabeling. R G McDowell notes loyalty concerns about the league and vows public condemnation of disloyal acts. A state farmers exchange planned in Des Moines with a funding drive.

Des Moines National Farmers Union Farmers’ Union Iowa Union United Farmers’ Association R. G. McDowell Columbus Junction Iowa Farmers’ Union Farmers’ Exchange McDowell

William Parsons Leaves for Omaha Business Trip

Mrs. T. F. Emry of Brighton visits the city today. A dinner for Community Club members only will be held next Thursday at the Armory.

William Parsons Omaha T. F. Emry Brighton City

Chicken Supper at Christian Church on Sept 19

Thursday evening September 19 from 5 to 8 oclock a chicken supper will be served at the Christian Church for 35 cents a plate.

The Christian Church

Funeral of P. H. Roth Tomorrow

Peter H. Roth longtime Fairfield resident died yesterday afternoon at his West Adams street home. He was born April 17 1842 in Wayne county Ohio and lived in Blackhawk township Packwood Fairfield before settling here. He is survived by his wife two daughters three grandchildren four brothers two sisters. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at two o clock from his residence with burial in Evergreen cemetery.

Peter H. Roth West Adame Street Wayne County Ohio Joseph Mary Roth Jefferson County Fairfield Mary Weitzel Blackhawk Township Packwood Mr. Roth Cora M J. O. Laird Malvern Iowa Lulu E O. F. Fryer City Roth Congregational Church Methodist Church Center John F Jacob Birmingham Ben P Omaha Neb Ed. A Holdridge

District Court session lists cases heard and defaults entered

In district court Judge D M Anderson presides over Margaret J Spray versus J W Bean administrator for J M Blakeley estate for services during illness. Defaults entered in multiple cases including Batavia Savings Bank versus F M Reno and others. Several cases settled such as Lindsay versus Ray Gall and Fritz versus Wm F Miller.

Margaret J. Spray J. W. Bean Admr J. M. Blakeley Csite D M. Anderson Batavia Savings Bank F. M. Re Lindsay Ray Gall J. H. Fritz Wm. F. Miller

Lenin Urges Imperial Ally Alliance in Note

Amsterdam dispatch reports a Pravda note from Lenin proposing a defensive and offensive alliance with a foreign power to save the Soviet state. The note, cited by Berlin's Lokal Anzeiger, argues Czecho-Slovak front danger and Soviet power requires outside support.

Amsterdam Russia People’s Commissaries Nikelai Lenine Pravada Petrograd Lokal Anzeiger Berlin

Taxes Delinquent Second Installment Noted October 1

R. H. Spence, treasurer, announces second installment of delinquent taxes with penalty added as of October 1.

Confusion Over Entering S A T C Vocational Section

Des Moines Iowa Sept 17 Conflicting reports on how to enter the vocational section of the Student Army Training Corps caused confusion among registrants. After registration a questionnaire is filled, classification by the draft board follows, then the War Department will seek volunteers for automotive mechanics and other vocational corps with placement details to be announced.

Des Moines Iowa Army Training Corps War Service State House Adjutant General’s Department War Department Automobile Mechanics Corps

Drake Clo Company offers Ed. V. Price tailor made to order

The Drake Clothing Company acts as agency for Ed. V. Price Tailors offering made to order suits or overcoats. This notice lists their contact address at .109-17 for order placement and fittings.

Drake Clo. Co Ed. V. Price Tailors

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