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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
4
The Fairfield Weekly Journal lists The Journal Printing Company as publishers with Dran Taylor as editor and A. W. Taylor as advertising manager.
A Detroit minister declares the Devil rides in an automobile. Carrie Nation quips that he pilots schooners over the bar. Observers describe him as a sporting old party figure.
Thomas Howlett, long time clothing merchant and respected citizen, died at his East Burlington home Saturday evening after a brief illness. He was in his seventieth year and survived by his wife and son Frank Howlett of Kansas City. Funeral services were held at 3 30 this afternoon at the family residence, with Rev. W F Jones of the Presbyterian church officiating, followed by burial in Evergreen cemetery.
In Eldon Iowa the municipal electric plant closed after the Anti Saloon League aided church leaders in opposing a carnival tied to revival meetings. Saloons three in town were not paying mull tax and were denied permits. the town with 1550 people became dark and dry as kerosene lamps return and the mayor faces further pressure from saloonkeepers.
The Malleable team defeated Hillsboro 7 to 6 in a close season opener. Fairfield was also edged as Hillsboro led 32 000100 0 4 LML 1200001 2 1 7 in a partial score line.
The East Broadway street project failed to gain the necessary three fourths at a Saturday night meeting. Mayor James and most councilmen supported opening the street from the square toward Chautauqua park, citing cost and public demand while opponents warned of unknown expenses from condemnation and court fees. Citizens plan to push a revised proposal at a future session to compel action.
The forty fifth Rebekah district holds its fourth annual convention on Thursday July 11 at Hawk Eye lodge 386 hall Fairfield. State president Cora Chapin of Union Iowa will attend with delegations from Ottumwa Batavia and Libertyville. Afternoon program includes calls to order addresses papers and elections followed by supper. Evening session features Rebekah degree exemplification music and readings with closing refreshments.
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs John E Taylor of Davenport announce the marriage of their daughter Rebecca Margaret to Rev Mott Randolph Sawyers pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church Davenport. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday July 17 in the church with Rev R W Taylor officiating. A reception and wedding supper will follow at the bride’s home for immediate relatives. They will reside in Davenport after an extended wedding trip.
A brief advertisement notice highlights the value of placing ads in the Daily Journal, underscoring broad reach, pricing, and business benefits for local merchants.
Residents traveled to visit kin in Kearney Nebraska and Creston while Fairfield and Burlington visitors stayed locally. The Lutheran picnic at Lindquest grove drew a large crowd and the nearby M E picnic in Olson grove also reported a very good time. A group of young people celebrated the Fourth at Cedar Bluffs.
David Wendall Reed, a blind singer and evangelist formerly of Red Oak now living in Chicago, arrives for a concert at the Congregational church tomorrow evening. The event benefits the local A. M. E. church and helps pay Rev R. H. Hackley’s salary in Fairfield, promising an interesting program.
The Commons debates reorganizing the Lords after the Senate model but questions arise about how to implement such a system. The piece notes the need for national trusts to purchase peer seats, a provocative parallel to the American upper chamber.
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