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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
4
The Chautauqua festival opens this afternoon in a revived park setting with extensive outdoor life promised for ten days. The grand opening notes the oak trees and a large auditorium, and highlights the Chautauqua as an educational institution reshaping public opinion on political and social questions.
The 5,000 investment elevates Fairfield chautauqua park to the lead among Iowa chautauqua properties. Enhanced hitching, ample water supply, and improved grounds attract conventions. The program features top oratory music religion politics and social life from national masters, shaping public thought.
Tanks supply with ice and cooked water via coil pipes keep spectators comfortable. Expanded auditorium boosts seating as the Fairfield Chautauqua invites all to enjoy programs and beautified grounds. A brief respite amid life’s rush promises rest for the body and a treat for the mind.
Sheriff Neibert arrests a man calling himself James Ladd in Pittsfield Illinois for stealing John Adams horse and buggy tied near the Fairfield carnival grounds on August 3. The suspect, who will be arraigned in September, used a false identity and refuses to reveal his true name or home.
Justice Wilson ruled the Malleable Iron Co. Ball Team in Jefferson County guilty of violating statute 5040 by playing baseball for admission fees. Bert Dill, the manager, arranged and directed ticket sales, classifying the event as amusements for hire. Each defendant faces a $1 fine and $12.50 costs, with jail until paid. The case is appealed to the District court, and teams continue charity games on Sundays.
Saturday September 28 1907 the court will sell 140 acres known as the John Hayden farm at Fairfield Court House to the highest bidder Terms 16 percent cash and balance on court approval Sale starts 2 00 pm Referees Frank Light John W McLean Ed R Norvell The piece notes fruit shortages and market conditions with local fruit supply impacts and prices mention blackberries dewberries and green apples
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