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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
7
The Cahhs Prayer Week at the Presby Church begins with a Sabbath morning service of prayer and praise. Rev. Corkey will give an address in the morning, followed by the pastor’s sermon at 7 o clock. Evening services feature lectures on church aims and the living church.
Last Thursday night the Parson's College literary societies held their annual oratorical contest. Three contestants represented the Aldine and Orio clubs with Wertz winning first for "The Jew," Gage second for "The Problem of Democracy," and Harper third for "Civic Ignorance." Judges assessed thought and composition and delivery. All three will represent the college in the state oratorical contest.
The marriage of Ellie Mae Scott to Elson T. Rains was held last Wednesday at 6:30 p m near Birmingham with about thirty relatives attending. Rev Good officiated and a feast followed as the couple departed for a new home in Fairfield.
A long list of residents and visitors are noted for Christmas and holiday travel. Rev H O Spelman leaves for St Clair Michigan, Anna Marsh visits Corydon from Ottumwa, and many others spend Christmas with relatives in Burlington, Ottumwa, Chicago, Davenport, Cameron and other towns. Regular departures to Abilene, Humboldt, New York, and Florida are recorded along with brief visits from Chicago, Washington, and Muscatine.
The Jefferson county fair corn contest closed last Thursday with 79 entrants. Ames Agricultural College judge Reinbott awarded rankings from 1 to 26, noting several ties. The Tribune lists top exhibitors and states a 25 bushel seed corn lot offered for sale at a low price to clear inventory.
The quotation encourages doing work with passion so success follows naturally. It implies inner drive matters more than external outcomes and suggests confidence in commitment.
An advertisement boasts liberal patronage over the past year and promises best goods for least money. It claims buying ahead during high cotton allowed selling with minimal markup, selling at cash prices, and buying in large quantities for spot cash to undersell competitors.
Store advertises markdowns on Queensware looks pictures and slippers with prices for the coming year described as lower than ever quoted. Invites trade at the store for 1805.
Maude McBride of Des Moines township won the piano contest with 59607 votes. Edith Ball Cedar township placed second with 47755 votes and Mary Schneider Fairfield was third with 25650 votes. Other finalists included Bonnie Wisecarver Fairfield 2550 votes and Gertie Fariss Fairfield 2412 votes.
Iowa Falls fruit grower G A Ivins received a silver medal for plums and apples displayed in the horticultural building at the St Louis exposition. The award was among eighty nine medals won by Iowans at the big fair signaling the quality of Iowa grown fruits from his orchards north of Iowa Falls.
Ottumwa Iowa December 26 Traffic on the Burlington main line was blocked by a small wreck at Osceola. Seven empty east bound freight cars left the rails when a draw bar slipped. Conductor L G Hood and Engineer J A Young of Ottumwa were in charge. Minor damage and traffic delay only.
An unknown man was found dead on the Rock Island railway crossing east of Corydon, Iowa, early yesterday by a passerby. Authorities suspect he was a tramp who fell from a riding train. the body was turned over to the county coroner.
David Rankin and his son W F Rankin close a 920 acre land deal in Fremont County Iowa adding to their holdings. They purchased 800 acres from the Van Eaton brothers and 120 acres from John Story for about 42000 dollars. The Ran kins own about 3500 acres in Fremont and 23000 in Atchison Missouri. Rankins plan river straightening and diking. Dave Rankin, of Tarkio Missouri, is famed as a leading cattle feeder with multi million wealth.
Firefighters responded to a Christmas tree blaze at 6:30 p m at the Roy F Johnson residence on West Madison Street. Mrs Johnson carried the burning tree outside sparing the home though she sustained painful non serious burns to her hands.
A gunshot was fired Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Stineman in Creston Iowa. The shot passed through a window. no injuries are reported and no suspect is identified. Local authorities are investigating the incident as a possible trespass or vandalism event.
Due to a warm fall there are many heavy goods in stock and a quick sale is desired. The seller offers these items at reduced prices to move inventory promptly.
A listing of low priced clothing items including blankets Tam O Shanners heavy winter caps leather faced mittens cotton sweaters fleece undershirts and duck coats priced from 15 cents to 2.48 dollars with multiple sizes and colors offered in bulk sale format.
An advertisement touts good bargains on horse blankets and lap gowns for gents and children. It promotes 10 and 12 cent flannelettes and fleece back waistings by the yard, plus many nice new wool waists for ladies.
A bullet lodged in the wall narrowly missing Mr. Stineman who was in the room. The shot was fired by a careless person with no intent to harm.
Nathan Harlan aged eighty three died last evening two and a half miles east of Stockport after several years with cancer.
Thomas D. Foster and Morgan T. McClelland were thrown to the ground when Foster’s driving horse shied a buggy near the hospital on East Main Street. Foster’s left leg was caught in the wheel, breaking the member above the ankle. Foster received medical care at the scene and was later taken home. McClelland was unharmed.
Farmers report widespread damage from careless hunting in Creston Iowa. They warn they will take strenuous measures to curb such losses unless sportsmen improve weapon use and protect livestock.
City desk report from Washington Iowa recalls a morning collision at a grade crossing two and a half miles east of West Chester where C. E. Meyer was fatally or critically injured after his buggy was struck by the engine Firefly. He and his wife were en route to Ed Jackson’s home for dinner when the incident occurred. Mr Meyer sustained a broken arm and severe bruises while Mrs Meyer was shaken but unharmed beyond being thrown from the buggy. The train engineer halted the engine and both wounded parties were brought to Washington for care. He is described as a wealthy local farmer living five miles west of Washington.
Clerk Lucas issued marriage licenses to several couples this week. George Q O Stucker aged 26 wed Miss Alice E Glasgow aged 20. Harry C Wright 23 married Miss Dora E Murdock 19. Benjamin Fetterman 24 wed Miss Nannie Brereton 22. Harry B Tennant 32 married Miss Nora Edith Overstrom 23. William E Burr 26 wed Miss Edith May Harris 20.
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