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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
3
A Buddhist scientist calculated the energy released by earthquakes from 1895 to 1902. He estimates each of 200 world shaking quakes did work equal to raising the earth by about one fiftieth of an inch, totaling 750 billion horsepower sustained continuously.
In a Washington Square ball, Lillian Barham faces a crisis of trust as Mark Amberley contemplates breaking an engagement over a risky investment. A dramatic overheard exchange triggers misunderstanding, prompting Lillian to reveal her heart and demand honesty. The pair reconcile after a courtroom-style disclosure of truth and motive.
State of Iowa Jefferson County heirs of Thomas Smith are notified of a petition for partition and sale of Whitwood's Addition lots 53 and 54 in Batavia. If you do not appear by February 6 1905 a default and judgment will be entered. Attorney M B Sparks represents the plaintiffs.
Prof and Mrs E S Luce resign as instructors in Parsons college music. They will leave early next year for Dillon Montana where the professor becomes dean of the musical department and Mrs Luce heads the vocal division at the State Normal School. The vacancy remains unfilled.
A Chicago man reports the loss of his wife in New York recently. The note warns against an eastward rush. The puma, the largest cat native to the United States, can reach six feet in length.
A court document details Adin Nordyke's alleged attempt to convey land to Moses Roberts, yielding a double deed dated April 5, 1846. The action seeks to quiet the plaintiff's title against defendants claiming rights, with a February 6, 1905 deadline for response. The report also notes the California Express inauguration plans and Rock Island System train schedules between Chicago, Kansas City, and California.
Notice is given that the Last Will of Laura S Shannon, deceased, is on file in Jefferson County Iowa. The court has set February 6 1905 at 2 o clock p m for the proof and final hearing of the will. E E Lucas Clerk District Court dated December 21 1904.
By order of court in a partition suit S Ella Pratt v Edmund J Clarridge et al the referees will sell the Mace Clarridge farm in Liberty township privately for cash. The 181 acre tract is described as an excellent farm in Jefferson county. Bids will be received on information supplied by any referee Frank Light Ed Norvell John McLean referees.
An 19th century advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness stomach upsets and general system weakness. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and clarify the blood with guaranteed satisfaction via Shriner & Swayze in December.
The Rock Island System announces new fast trains between Chicago Kansas City and California. On December 23 the Golden State Limited will resume for its third season and run daily beginning Christmas Day.
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