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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
3
A local petition seeks a licensed saloon as population nears five thousand, sparking a fierce, yearlong battle between liquor interests and church leaders. Voters face high thresholds for approval, with ministers urging protection of youth and community values amid rapid growth.
Rev. John Dolph formerly of the Daily Journal now with the Wayland News has agreed to deliver the memorial address in Wayland on May 30. He is noted as a former editor and will speak at the local event recognizing the deceased.
The Hall's Circus skipped Patefield on circus day due to a wet poor start of its season. Rainy conditions damaged the tour, muddy grounds hurt horses and performers, and several planned dates from Lancaster to Ottumwa were canceled or postponed with a possible future return rumored.
Mrs Andrew McCreery died at her Abingdon home on Tuesday evening May 1905 at 5 30 o clock after a complication of diseases. She was mother of Mrs John Loehr of the city and a respected county citizen. Funeral services were held at the family home yesterday afternoon with many friends extending sympathies to the husband and family. On Sunday May 1 the timetable changes by Rd and Po Rond take effect, readers are asked to note.
Chief Deospatcher CG Messenger of the Deniington returns to Ottumwa from Chicago after aiding in drafting a new Burlington timetable card. The update affects eastbound passenger train No. 6 and westbound train No. 1. Superintendent Sewart remains in Chicago to assist with compiling the new card.
Eldon Forum changes hands as GP Priend sells to Akers. Akers, formerly principal of Birmingham schools, assumes new role in Eldon Forum. Wishing him success in this new field of work.
David Mealey Calvin Hosking of Pleasant Plain and Meher son of this city act as referees in the Penn township school district condemnation proceeding to acquire a road for school use. The road runs east from the Brighton and Perlee roads toward Rock Island rights of way, improving access for schoolchildren and residents east of Perlee. Residents with land along the route oppose the plan and will object during the viewing of the premises.
Sheriff J. W. Cremer of Ottumwa received notice that July 18 19 and 20 were chosen for the annual convention of the State Sheriff Association of Iowa in Ottumwa. A splendid program is planned to make guests' stay enjoyable.
Workmen repair beds in the park as the Ladies Improvement Society provides flowers for planting. The project focuses on preparing grounds before the bloom display.
The annual conservatory concert at the Opera house on May 24 features Mrs. Grobble a noted singer and teacher, Theo Spiering violin virtuoso, and W. O. Seeboeck Austrian pianist and composer. Seeboeck will perform his own works and is praised as a leading pianist. Seats go on sale Monday May 22.
The Iowa National Guard will attend Memorial Day exercises at home stations on May 30 1905 following tradition. The flag will fly at half staff from sunrise to noon and raised to full staff at noon until sunset. A death notice from Leando reports Mrs Kate Huyett has died at her home. sister of Mrs W H Pence, who travels to attend the funeral with her children.
Mrs M H Cuddyson has returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives in Hedrick.
John Crawford, jailed on attempted murder charges, was acquitted after a change of venue proceedings stemming from a Saturday quarrel at the Malleable Ironworks. Holmes was wounded in the right side by a pocket knife but is expected to recover. the public calls the outcome a cautionary lesson.
Police in the west part of town arrested two women described as soiled doves and their companions last Friday night in a barn. The accused names given were Mable Riggs and Plorence Hay from Oskaloosa. They had arrived Thursday, reportedly to meet a circus, were held at the Bromsway hotel earlier, and were brought to the city hall where Justice Stinson fined them five dollars plus costs and ordered them to leave town within thirty minutes. They departed for Ottumwa with one young man.
In Kahoka Missouri on May 1 a 15 year old youth, Joe Mc Kinney, son of the late Budo Mc Kinney, took a pony after stealing a small amount from a children's bank while a family was away. He was arrested Monday, turned to Constable Darling, and jailed pending a preliminary hearing not yet set.
The Adkins family on South Fifth street fell violently ill early last week after drinking well water. Dr. J. G. Grove attended and found poison in the water. Analysis is incomplete and the poison's nature remains undetermined. The details and motives of the incident are still a mystery.
The Riehland school board struggles with hiring as teachers resign over salaries. The Clarion notes teachers deserve fair pay and that $2.50 per month is too low, prompting departures to higher wages elsewhere.
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