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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
17
A reflective Christmas editorial urges extending the season’s generosity beyond December 25. It praises sincere acts of kindness over material gifts, idealizing a life of thoughtfulness and caring for the needy, seniors, and children while urging daily practice of Christmas spirit.
Special winter return tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Burlington trains on sale daily for 34 90 with return validity to June 1 1905 Twenty one day round trip tickets on sale December 6 and 20 for 27 30 P E Heflin agent
Plum Evans, convicted of assault with intent to commit murder by shooting Constable Reesby of Buxton, is regarded as insane and was brought before insanity commissioners for evaluation after returning from Fort Madison for a new trial. He has shown signs of an unbalanced mind since his return.
John Walton of Pennsylvania seeks an option on 5,000 acres near Monroe for oil prospecting. He has taken the Ed Canning farm and seeks the rest on condition. If oil is found in paying quantities these "diggins" would be involved.
Geo Laimelis, long employed in the Hocking mines, allegedly banked some $800 belonging to fellow countrymen and vanished. Sheriff Doner tracked him to Pennsylvania, and authorities pursue. Also advice on keeping hens healthy for winter eggs by simulating spring conditions.
Albert J Weiss, alleged to be Smith, is jailed in Marshalltown Iowa on lewdness charges after a wife from Omaha aided by detectives exposed a scheme involving love letters and lists of wealthy Iowa girls. Ten cents found on arrest hints at a topsy turvy romance.
Tama County farmer Jack Eagan of Luzerne narrowly escaped death when whisky in his pocket ignited after he struck a match to inspect a burning clothing end. The flames overwhelmed his clothes, a blanket was used to smother the fire, and he was taken to a doctor for treatment with expected recovery.
Washington reports the senate confirmed Willet M. Hays of Ames Minnesota college of agriculture as assistant secretary of agriculture. Once a student who rose at 4 am to work and teach to pay for college Hays becomes a prominent Iowa figure to aid Secretary Wilson. Towns and Minnesota delegates praise the appointment.
A California committee of distinguished engineers reports plans to redeem a million acres from San Joaquin and Sacramento river floods. The project, costing at least 10 million dollars, aims to confine water with dikes by channeling debris. Commission members met in Sioux City including Majors Chittenden Debney and Richardson.
Ottumwa Iowa December 17 Local boxing fans anticipate the Hurley Sperry match at the Grand Opera House next Thursday night Tim Hurley of Susquehanna Pa has arrived to train Sperry of Brooklyn N Y at Rock Island Arsenal is expected to arrive shortly Hurley will weigh at least 170 pounds and Sperry 165 pounds a lively contest is anticipated.
Transactions listed from November to December detailing transfers in Fairfield and nearby towns. Names include Vandalia E Graybill E F Simmons Mahlon Roberts E A Howard Ray Mulkins J W Wright Clara M Thompson John Johnson Nora Fuqua and Bridget Ulm among others. Properties feature lots blocks and acres in Fairfield Pleasant Plain Batavia Salina and Brookville with prices ranging from $1 to $11812.50 and several quit claim notes and executors.
A old proverb advising to be early and stay late to overhear conversations while avoiding discussion about oneself, implying strategic silence and observation.
Ladies are urged to send worn carpets for re weaving into new rugs. Prices and estimates available on application. Carpet cleaning offered with guaranteed workmanship. Write or call for details.
An old classified notice advertises the Fairfield Stubbs Block on North Fourth Street with a contact phone line. The fragmentary entry signals a local real estate or rental listing likely from a historical newspaper page.
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