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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
4
Easter was celebrated in multiple churches with morning and evening services. Presbyterians, Methodists, Congregationalists, Lutherans, Christians, and Catholics observed with flowers, choirs, sermons, and special programs for children and orphans, reflecting themes of life, resurrection, and renewed hope.
Ira Doughty, arrested here on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses, was taken to Cedar Rapids for trial with attorney Chas. K. Conlee and has returned home convinced the courts of his innocence.
A merry group of young people held a surprise party Saturday at the Gilmer home near Reed's Mill for Miss Leona's birthday anniversary. Guests presented a gold ring to commemorate the occasion and enjoyed ice cream and cake before departing for home.
A.B. Mullinix fell from a twenty foot ladder while trimming a limb, narrowly dodging a crushing fall. He escaped with only a light bruise on one arm and expressed gratitude for his lucky preservation, pledging greater caution in future limb sawing.
The A class of Logan school room Ss met Friday evening at Mr and Mrs Greeson near the water works. Eighteen members and friends attended and reports say a most delightful time with Mr and Mrs Greeson as hosts. Light refreshments were served. The class holds a party almost weekly after study hours.
The Forest City band prepares a pleasing program each evening and invites all music lovers to attend. Authors urge business leaders and citizens to support the group financially to cover music, hall rental, and upkeep costs. The article notes concerts will be announced later and emphasizes community backing to reward the musicians' efforts.
Philip Sauer who recently purchased the McCord building on North Court Street is repairing it. A cellar has been built and a cement walk laid. He plans to move his restaurant in about three weeks. The current building will be torn down and remodeled into a new business space.
J A Ireland hosted members of his M E church Sunday school class at his West Madison Street home. Inclement weather kept many away, but a large number attended and enjoyed reminiscences of his youth. Mrs Ireland recited a declamation learned in her youth. Light refreshments were served and all reported a delightful time.
An elderly Black woman named Mrs Phillips was found dead yesterday in Mt Pleasant. Her grandchild greeted her in the chair and found she had passed away the prior evening, with a physician summoned. No distress noted, and heart failure is suspected.
At Wisecarver's barns a Friday horse sale sold about 200 horses. The class was good and brought higher prices than usual. Col. Wisecarver, an expert auctioneer, will net all the money. Another sale is planned for May.
The Gate City notes Nora M. Warnick of this city recently announced marriage to a Buck Reiner traveler in his early twenties. He has worked with the Buck Reiner company since November 1905, touring a territory along the Wabash and Missouri lines, and continues sending daily orders to the firm from Lancaster, Missouri.
A Brighton youth named Morrison was arrested in Oskaloosa on charges of obtaining money by false pretense. He sold a horse he did not own to a horse dealer after agreeing to pay via wages from a farm. He was shipped back to Brighton and retained 40 of the sale proceeds.
Mr Warnick of central Missouri wed Miss Coy Ward of Centerville. The bride, an Evangelistic singer and former Moody Institute student, is well regarded locally. Friends here extend best wishes to the couple.
Simon Snyder, an old and respected citizen of the south side, died Saturday after about two weeks of illness. Heart trouble caused his death. The funeral was held Monday.
The Deacon expresses sympathy for Howard Weimer who injured his right hand while working the Fairfield Journal last Saturday. The thumb required amputation after a cogs and cylinder press mishap, but press feeder Louie Lovell stopped the machine in time to prevent worse damage.
The note explains that Howard, a skilled type setter and job printer, lost a thumb. The leaders were severed leaving the thumb motionless. it is hoped the wound may heal and fingers may knit. He cannot do type work but keeps busy with other useful tasks.
A fire alarm from Jack Parsons home on West Kirkwood Street signals a blaze at about two o clock Saturday. Local fire companies and volunteers rushed to the scene and, aided by a quick hose response, prevented major damage as a defective flue started the roof fire.
The Daily Journal of Fairfield shows marked improvement with each issue since the Weimers acquired it. It now resembles a full grown city daily with substantial news, dense advertising, and solid paper content.
The reader asks if cum chewing is a good practice and compares it to tobacco chewing. They mention jaw ache and wonder about the healthiness and any color effects.
Time cards record west bound trips on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Indicates scheduling, personnel and duty details for crews operating westward.
Train timetable notes show Golden State Limited and Freight Daily services with stops and times. Mentions El Paso Texas and passengers allowed, plus connections to daily freight services and various numbered trains.
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