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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
4
Fire alarm summoned Thursday around 9 from the residence of Dennis Green at Madison and Third. Residents rushed to help as smoke billowed from a summer kitchen where Mrs. Green found the room ablaze. The blaze was controlled quickly. damage estimated at 400 to 500 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. This was the third alarm in two days.
The county reports that Fairfield has no saloons and no plan to establish them. Jefferson and Washington counties share the denial, with residents expressing pride in their dry status.
A large Fourth of July crowd gathers as the Fairfield band starts the program. The group, praised as one of the best bands in the country, previously entertained here last year and aims to satisfy attendees again. Mt. Pleasant Republican reports.
Promoters urge rapid lot selection for the upcoming Chautauqua assembly in August at a large park. J A Huglin’s office holds the plat as over thirty lots are already spoken for with tents needing three weeks lead time for Omaha orders.
Eldon citizens complain about Fourth of July revelry and widespread beer at local saloons. The writer questions officials actions, cites back alley access, and urges accountability for city leaders and editors of family papers.
A report from the presbytery committee details a June 8 visit to Fairfield to assess forming a United Presbyterian congregation. It finds enough United Presbyterian families to form a nucleus and recommends organizing a mission with a full-time missionary at the earliest date, under Rev John J Gardenier's preaching afternoons at 8:30.
John Sharp and Miss Della Davis wed at home of Reverend J. Lee east of Glasgow on Wednesday evening. The couple, esteemed neighbors, plan to farm in the community and receive the journal’s best wishes.
Dr Hurst of Eildon was in the city on Wednesday, meeting local residents and touring area facilities. The visit drew attention from town officials and prompted discussions on potential collaborations.
William Reed and his family from Los Angeles, formerly Fairfield’s champion wood sawyer, visit old friends and relatives and plan to move on to Wayland to visit kin and establish a future home.
Uncle Sam offers 1 150 000 acres for homesteads with 300 000 to 400 000 acres first class irrigable land. Registration runs July 16 to 31, 1906 at designated points. Burlington Route advertises low round trip tickets July 12 to 20 to Worland Wyoming for those visiting the Big Horn Basin. Free folder available detailing opening rules costs and trains.
Minutes of a July 14 1906 adjourned Historical Society meeting at I D Jones law office record reports from committees on incorporation naming the Historical and Old Settlers society. Debates over union and site options at Colemings lots Creamery Bloom and Jones plots lead to continued committee work and a second adjourned meeting.
A collection of brief items: T J Clapp visiting Santa Cruz relative in Iowa, Lina visit. Mrs Ros Thomas Beulah Beulah and Mrs M Williams guests of Mrs H D Thomas. Charles K Needham buys half interest in Washington Press. rattlesnake killed north of city during haying. Knights of Pythias and Rathborne Sisters convene in Iowa City August 4. Mrea Grimes of Fairfield visiting relatives. Sam Sykes reports harvest activity and booming corn crop.
A Des Moines report argues Gov. Cummins leads a progressive movement in Iowa for rate regulation and corporate control, facing a well funded opposition led by J. W. Blythe and Ed H. Hunter. It alleges railroad lobbying, nationwide bureau activity, and campaigns aimed at reversing Cummins reforms and restoring lighter taxation on railroads.
Jaden traveled to Martinsburg Thursday evening with his wife to be with relatives after an accident involving their young son. The extent of the boy’s injuries is not known.
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