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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
4
Des Moines file recalls Polly Bentley a lively Iowa girl who turns play into mischief from childhood pranks to riding a cow with a headlong leap. The tale follows a long friendship born of mischief and bold stunts across rural and town life in Des Moines and Dubuque county.
The article notes widespread voter deception about public funding. It states most taxes fund local needs and that 3,000 local assessors handle real estate and personal property assessments. It explains boards of supervisors report to the state executive council which only equalizes counties while the council, including the governor, assesses railroad property and drives railroad tax increases in Iowa.
A winter tale recalls Polly and cousins visiting relatives when Sunday church was skipped due to cold. They slide down a hill in Aunt Marys dishpan, holes and all, finding humor in the mischief. Mattie fusses while Hattie remains playful, with the story continuing on a later page.
In Jefferson county printed tables claim rising state taxes under Shaw while railroads say they pay more, noting Jefferson county paid 19100 less in 1905 than 1901 and railroads paid about 30000 more in 1905 than 1901. Governors Cummins and council set railroad valuations, sparking dispute.
Jefferson county delegation to the judicial convention requests Wm G Ross to enter the race for district judge. Ross, a Jefferson county bar member since 1883, would canvass and accept if nominated. Born in Pennsylvania, educated at Parsons College, he studied under James F Wilson and is praised for ability, honesty, and fitness for the role.
A Fairfield party visited Keosauqua from Saturday to Sunday enjoying Des Moines river scenery and Hotel Manning hospitality. The group included Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Smith and children, Mr. and Mrs. M. Junkin, Mr. and Mrs. W. Trowbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs. Alice Tooker, Mrs. Gunther, and Misses Hazel and Louise Manatrey.
Forty five female teachers in Kansas City schools will marry at the end of the current school year. Many have served for years and their departure to married life draws much comment from officials and communities.
Miss Gertrude F. Loehr wed Mr. Hugh Huston at the Loehr residence on West Briggs street in Fairfield. Rev. Thomas Osborn officiated as guests watched the ceremony and a wedding supper followed. The bride, a longtime Fairfield resident and former Rebekah lodge member, wore white dotted Swiss lace. The groom, formerly of Fairfield, now runs a jewelry store in Sioux City, and the couple planned to live there, leaving by Burlington No. 5 amid a shower of rice.
Jerry Sutton’s livery stock is sold to George Israel of Birmingham who has moved to the city and taken possession. The Israel family occupy the Mount property on West Jefferson street and plan expansion to make the livery a leading city business. Roth, Jones & McClain arranged the deal while a Des Moines banking-led anti Cummins campaign targets state policy, criticizing bank profits from public deposits and alleging corporate influence. A Clermont July 10 1906 letter from William Larrabee praises anti pass laws and urges vigilance against corporate power.
At a local delegation meeting for the second district, Mc Kemey declined to have his name presented as a candidate for judge at the upcoming convention in Ottumwa on May 29. His reasons are personal and no candidate will be presented by the delegation.
The Iowa State Association of Graduate Nurses holds its third annual convention in Des Moines June 12 and 15 at 106 Headquarters Chamberlain hotel. A full program is planned and rooms should be booked early. Rates include a fifty cent reduction per person for trains and an annex offering seventy five cents per day, with meals available in the hotel cafe. Copies of the program are available from Miss Luella Bristol, 1710 12th Street, Des Moines.
Fairfield prepares a Perkins Day event on May 31 with Republican gubernatorial candidate George D Perkins scheduled to speak on political issues of the day. A large crowd is anticipated as organizers promote the gathering.
Geo W White attended a business visit at Beckwith on Tuesday while Jack Ready departed for Des Moines for a few days of business. Geo D Perkins is set to speak at the opera house on Thursday May 31 at 7240 o clock. Col Hedge of Des Molones visited with his brother William north of the city. Mrs Orpha Cook of Fuakfield visited the J S Bell home on Thursday. Mrs Mary Whistler of West Grove is in town for her sister Mrs John Brier's serious illness. Everyone seeking work can find it if flexible about the job.
Mrs Guy Beatty returns from Des Moines after a sister in law’s death while Mr. and Mrs Greenley of Lineville visit between Burlington convention trips. Emma Sherman attends a funeral in Ottumwa for her brother Homer Smith. William DeSpain loses a valuable cow with a calf five weeks old. Rumer and Florence return to Alliance Nebraska after visiting Coffin family. Sunday revival in Preston Illinois raises 5005.00. Decoration Day May 60 announced. post office hours briefed.
A Republican movement seeks to add a platform demand for another large railroad assessment rise. Railroads argue Gov Cointains and allies failed to raise taxes enough, despite a twenty year peak increase, and backers urge the executive council to continue hikes until all are satisfied.
The Blythe railroad faction narrows the debate to taxation, using deceptive tactics to mislead voters about state governor actions and bond losses. Recent newspaper records challenging their claims have unsettled the critics, who fear truth may fail to reach voters in time.
The Burlington Route offers round trip tickets to Des Moines for four dollars and forty five cents on May 14 through 17 and May 21 and 23 due to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church in Des Moines.
G A R Encampment travel to Boone offered via Rock Island line. Round trip fare F475 with tickets on sale June 4 to 6. Return unit June 9. Pradi departs Fairfield for Boone, arriving about 7 p.m. Agent H A Mottin.
Piano tuning service will be available at an airfield from May 28 to June 10. Customers are advised to place orders early at Boké er's music Bore, ki. J. KiseNHART.
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