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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
3
The Great Word Painter of the West Rev Robert McIntyre spoke at Grand Hall in Pairfield for an hour and a half entertaining a large audience. His lecture Buttoned-up People drew praise for its vivid metaphors and uplifting blend of humor and pathos.
An unsuccessful robbery attempt occurred at the J. D. Soothorn residence last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Scothorn found a man in the room where her gold watch and chain had been left, and he fled when alarm was raised. The culprit evaded pursuers near the college, having fled before taking any article.
The list presents pupils who were neither absent nor marked as Hae for the fall term of the 1899 school year. It enumerates students by name and school, indicating perfect attendance status for that period.
Readable fragments list numerous individuals including Bertha Thompson Anna Lamansky Mae Miller Katie Miller Martha Berg Nora Berg Adda Werner Delia Werner Andy Fritz Grace Lansk y Lizzie Smith Lulu Knerr Jessie Knerr and others in a dense roster with Penn entries and extended surnames suggesting a community notice or social roll call. The fragmentary text includes multiple families and positions but lacks context for full event details.
A long roster of residents from Locust Grove Fairfield Township Buchanan Lockridge Round Prairie Cedar Liberty Des Moines and surrounding areas appears in an OCR extract. The fragment includes numerous surnames and given names with scattered place labels and occasional company-like listings, followed by a brief New York Observer anecdote about wholesale and retail credit practices.
A critic notes a quirky vaudeville routine where a super delivers lines about a cab accident. The manager offers another trial night, but the performer again divides the audience, ending with mixed approval. The piece comments on how bosses view training such acts.
The piece describes how Italian babies are displayed hanging on pegs outside homes with stiff backs and feet strapped to boards. The narrator recollects unhooking and briefly holding a bambino, noting the infant howls and appears comfortable unless foreigners intrude.
A broken pane placed between two books with a two inch gap on the table holds lively figures cut from lightweight or tis sue paper. Rubbing the pane with a silk handkerchief makes the paper dolls and animals perform antics under the glass.
A historian notes that modern Egyptian fields are tilled with the same type of plow used 5,000 years ago, showing continuity in farming practice and tool design across millennia.
A Washington Star anecdote recounts Jack Shane of Tennessee winning $25,000 by drawing the number 42 after dreaming of seven sevens. He explains he settled on 42 from seven times seven, believing it the correct total amid a flood of sevens. A skeptical speaker calls this a case of fool for luck.
A fierce crab duel in Japan features two crustaceans slamming claws and grinding shells as they battle to a death like rocks clashing. The winner tears off a claw from the fallen foe, carrying away the trophy of victory.
A London correspondent notes Mandell Creighton bishop of London fears rending his cherished volumes. He is witty and scholarly, and a visiting clergyman once borrowed an old Shakespeare edition and kept it months before returning it with a note. The bishop replied that all the joy was his.
Mrs Stevenson states a rule against reading novels set in past ages. She refuses titles like the Black Arrow, believing authors misrepresent old speech, while Mr Stevenson jokes about dedicating such works to her.
An Indianapolis Journal quip describes Mike as a vigorous fundraiser who greets constituents by grabbing both hands. A cautious observer worries about theatrics, but the beeler argues the tactic keeps his watchful eye on supporters and business interests.
A Chicago Tribune quip notes a wearer regrets using hat wings that are not genuine. The remark highlights the issue of authenticity in fashionable accessories.
In Washington the Roberts of Utah case dominated an afternoon session as he denounced A T Schroeder from Utahs Gentile delegation as unworthy and a common swindler. The committee adjourned to 2 pm after an executive morning session with open proceedings announced.
Nearly 200 delegates from all trade unions gather at Hlarmouse hall for the AFLs nineteenth annual convention with about 800000 members. Gompers sidelined by knee injuries from a Washington collision. James Duncan presides in his absence.
A morning fire in Augusta Georgia originating in a dry goods store burned four hours, wiping out a city block in the business district. Damage is estimated near 1 million dollars with no casualties reported.
Loss of the Canadian steamer Niagara with its entire crew on Lake Erie raises the season death total to 100. Of these, 51 were lost by ship foundering and 32 by going overboard.
Revenue Col lector Kirkpatrick arrived with instructions to compel Attorney General Remley to place a documentary revenue stamp on his official bond. Remley refuses, arguing the bond is a government document not subject to tax. The 50 cent stamp dispute will proceed, with similar violations in the county, Remley targeted first for his official prominence.
Des Moines December 11 Rev Father Straven attempted to take a pardoned girl to a Catholic school in Mitchellville. Superintendent Miller refused and had the priest arrested. Miller says the girl is free after pardon and refused schooling. The matter will be reviewed by the board of control.
Miss Sarah McDermott of Moville Iowa shot herself in front of her sweetheart Hank Stevenson after asking if he had seen a new present. She handed him a 22 calibre revolver from a trunk then loaded two cartridges. a misfired shot killed her, Stevenson says he did not see how it happened.
Des Moines reports M L Temple of Clark county withdraws from the speaker of the house race leaving D H Bowen of Allamakee county as the sole candidate. The house will be organized on servatorial lines increasing Senator Gear’s election prospects.
Railroad men say the Great Northern will secure the Sioux City and Northern when sold under foreclosure on December 12. Reliable sources indicate the Sioux City and Northern and the Pacific Short Line will be absorbed into the Great Northern system.
Des Moines reports the board of control findings on twenty seven Iowa county insane asylums. The investigation says none meet proper purposes and some inmates are worse off than livestock.
Colonel James Graham and William P. Cunnee of St. Marys drank from a bottle of disinfectant thinking it was whisky. Both men are seriously ill and may die. Graham, a former lieutenant colonel of the Twenty second Kansas in the Spanish war, had bought both bottles to guard against smallpox and mixed them by mistake.
Lansing December 12 Ex Attorney General Fred A Maynard of Grand Rapids arraigned on an indictment last week and pleaded not guilty. He was released on bail.
Friends of the Ranbargers press for clemency in the Iowa legislature for two brothers serving life terms in the state penitentiary. The four brothers terrorized central Iowa decades ago, killing two citizens during capture and evading jail. The case, now after eighteen years, shows no strong support for release despite claims they are model prisoners.
Mount Ayr Iowa December creditors allege A O Ingraham’s failure reveals liabilities around 120000 with assets near 30000. They note he deeded stores in Shannon City and Allendale Missouri before default and seek to set aside transfers. Officers guard stock as owners attempt to reclaim goods.
About two hundred veterans of the Society of the Army of the Frontier met in Cedar Rapids to elect officers for the coming year. Colonel Enid Murphy of St. Louis was named president and Captain J C Donnell of Chicago was chosen secretary treasurer. The group plans its next meeting in Chicago during the national encampment.
A surveying crew began work at Iowa Falls and started its line from the Illinois Central bridge, crossing the Iowa River. The move fuels belief that Illinois Central backs the project to push its entry into Des Moines.
Des Moines reports final vote totals for governor and lieutenant governor from the last election. Republican governor 230,43. Democratic 185,826. Prohibition 7,460. Populist 1,094. Socialist-Labor 763. United-Christian 483. Lieutenant governor results show Republican 230,004. Democratic 17,760. Prohibition 7,962. Populist 1,747. Socialist-Labor 785. United-Christian 103.
Chicago Great Western officials state that if Illinois Central absorbs the Minneapolis and St. Louis, Rock Island, and Cedar Rapids and Northern are shut out of St Paul and Minneapolis, terms have been reached for those lines to run into the twin cities over the Chicago Great Western tracks.
Des Moines reports Capt. A. F. Burton of company B fifty first Iowa volunteers investigates cowardice accusations tied to his service in the Philippines. He suspects enemies in Wymore Nebraska where he once lived and vows to uncover responsible parties and seek full inquiry and vindication.
The Iowa State Association of Sheriffs closed its annual session with resolutions for a united winter drive to pass a law increasing sheriff salaries. It notes many counties pay under the new salary and fee system, with some offices earning less than 700 dollars annually.
Sir Joseph Huttheus, age about 65, living a mile and a half east of Adel, Iowa, beat his wife to death with a club yesterday morning and then killed himself with a shotgun. He had been married about forty years and leaves six children, all grown and most married.
Des Moines Ja Dec The funeral services of Judge John Simson Woolson of the federal court for the southern Town district were held at the home in Des Moines on Wednesday noon. State city and court officers and attorneys from across the state attended.
Military dispatch from Oaxaca reports General Bravo forces have pushed Maya rebels beyond Ichmul, which now serves as military HQ. Indian resistance has been light recently with no casualties. Monasterey commands the mosquito fleet, now at Chetumal, and the campaign is expected to continue for some time.
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