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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
10
Ross Crane attracted large crowds with a chalk talk at Fairfield auditorium. The cartoonist and comedian impressed locals, promising a crowded house if his return is announced. Crane is described as small and slender with long hair and a Windsor tie, yet packed with humor and skill.
The event featured Cranes entertainment and Col G A Gearheart engaging a Chautauqua audience. Gearheart spoke on character shaped by associations, self reliance, and the value of thrift, occupation, and moral courage. He praised the country boy and the farmer as vital national influences.
The article praises Gearheart as a leading artist of the day who blends poetry and prose. It highlights his diction earnestness and eminent command of oratory as he electrifies listeners.
Dr Charles L Goodell pastor of Calvary Methodist Church in New York City pleased a large audience at the Fairfield Chautauqua yesterday afternoon. He spoke on Heroes in Homespun and painted a vivid picture of a rugged New England farmer life, including the Black Tavern as a focal memory from his father’s past.
The speaker recalls Thanksgiving days in New England and punkin pie. He warns against outsiders claiming Boston as home, insisting on a local shibboleth. He references Dr. Goodell and Luther and notes the nearby church and town house with a musical bell.
The narration recalls generations of worship and community life with school, store, and old time gatherings. It honors “honest common folks” and pays tribute to noble people whose memory remains vivid in homespun values.
Parsons college students plan a 6 o'clock picnic at Chautauqua park inviting alumni and friends. Evergreen lodge No 35 Degree of Honor hosts a 5 o'clock picnic with grand lodge officers present. A quartet provided music at the morning session. Governor J A Johnson of Minnesota is being entertained at the Louden home.
Miss Etna Baird, a business college student from Rockford, has been visiting her parents in town for several days.
Mrs. A. E. Gustivason arrived from Ottumwa to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. GC. E. Carlson. Maurice Youngquist has returned from Burlington where he was summoned by the serious illness of his brother.
Despite oppressive weather Sunday, sizable crowds enjoyed afternoon and evening concerts. Under Manager Maxwell and chorus leader Maxwell with Prof. Julius Winter Fairfield Band performed a sacred program featuring Overture The Silver Wedding Schleppgrell Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana P Mascaoni The First Heart Throbs R Eilenberg Hearts and Flowers Tobani Quartetto from Rigoletto Verdi Selection from the Opera The Bohemian Girl Balfe.
Counties celebrate farm sales including Asa Roberts place sold to a Winfield buyer for 152 dollars an acre and Mollie Davidson farm near Ed Ditmar bought for 117.59 per acre. Ed Ditmar also buys Bradshaw farm in Cedar township. Hugh Sands farm near Beckwith sold to Eugene Prince who plans to rent next year. Louis Freeman Loren Randall cheer happy over a little lady and a boy at their homes. Ruth Hull of Ottumwa visits relatives Elsi Holcomb Fletcher Stansberry. Garry Minster builds a new hay barn.
July history chronicles a favorable agricultural month with wet early days causing anxiety. Wheat harvest ranks among county’s best. corn prospects fade. Independence Day observances at Merrimac draw large crowds while oil and gas inquiries yield no results. A Daughters of the American Revolution chapter Log Cabin is organized in the city. Notable deaths include Ira Parks from a toy pistol accident and Hezekiah Templeton in Montana. Captain Alexander McCracken, a Fairfield native, is promoted to commodore. John F. Ready marries Bes sie Hayden. Floyd J. Bell dies from a pitchfork accident in Blackhawk. Charles L. Cox, age 89, dies in Cedar township. he farmed 70 years in Iowa. Publications to the Historical Society include the Iowa Journal of History and Politics for July 1909.
Jefferson District Court case filed by Elmira L. Keller et al against John Wesley Herrold Sophia Herrold Marietta Payne Wm Owings Anna Owings and heirs of Amanda Hustin and others. Plaintiffs seek a decree fixing shares and a court appointed partition of 150 acres with sale proceeds divided per court shares. Defendants warned to answer by Sept 27 1909 or default and decree will be entered.
State of Iowa Jefferson county to Charles Greeson Eva Delano Edward Delano Dora Ella Beyington and Rees Beyington. On or before September 16 1909 there will be in the Clerk of the District Court Jefferson county petition by Martha E McHenry and Arthur McHenry claiming joint ownership as tenants in common of a 120 acre tract in section 16 township 73 range 10 west described as the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and the north half of the southeast quarter. The petition seeks a decree of partition to establish and confirm each party's shares as heirs of William Greeson deceased.
The Beckwith area reports the birth of a baby girl Bertha Frances to Mr. and Mrs. David Roach near Beckwith. Mrs. Bill Howlett dies after a blood poisoning from a facial scratch, leaving husband RN Howlett and four children Celeste Fama Robert and the infant. Funeral services for Howlett held at Parsonville church with burial in Union Cemetery.
The petition seeks appointment of disinterested referees by the court to oversee the sale of premises and divide proceeds among parties per court fixed interests. It warns appearance is required by noon on September 27 1909 in Fairfield Iowa. if not, default will be entered and judgment and decree granted.
Second hand bricks in good condition for sale at five dollars per thousand. Cleansing done at the old Seminary. Seller: Robert F. Ratcliff. 413.
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