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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
3
A NY column notes a foreign swindler posing as European nobility to fleece social circles, then shifts to Wilson inauguration plans with East Side mayors, hotel census figures, a misidentified harmonica society, and a near 3 inch water drowning in an Amsterdam Ave garage highlighting city oddities and incidents.
Mrs Radt living at the Hotel Orleans on the ninth floor dreamed of a fire and leaped from bed into the light shaft. She landed on wire netting over the glass roof, was found with only scratches and bruises, doctors and an ambulance summoned.
W. P. Broyles credits Foley Kidney Pills with ending fifteen years of kidney and bladder troubles and a severe backache. He endorses the product and warns against substitutes, as cited by b. S. Bradshaw & Co.
The Louden Machinery salesmen week long instruction course ends with a meeting to review the week's work. Professors Hacker and Cook could not attend due to illness. Officials say the instruction helped salesmen and branch managers learn product uses and modern scientific farming methods. Canadian delegates depart for branches in Canada and others head to various territories.
Relatives announce the death of John King at his son James King’s home in Benkelman Nebraska. A former Fairfield resident he spent the last years in the Isle of Pines and visited here about a year ago. Ralph King son travels to Benkelman for the funeral and met relatives here briefly.
Local shop Thoma's advertises B P S paint and China Lac as available for purchase.
Francis E. McGovern was inaugurated as Wisconsin governor after a November reelection. He and other newly chosen state officers participated in formal ceremonies. Most legislators were present, preparing for the legislative session set to begin next Wednesday.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Wm. M. Monck is on file in Jefferson County Clerk of the District Court. A proof and final hearing are set for February 3, 1913 at 2:00 p.m. in the February term, 1913. The notice is signed by Thos. W. Hannah, Clerk.
In the Davis will case Ralph and Jonas Greer receive the Main Street house while a five thousand dollar payoff is the price of the old homestead. The Greers gain social status, face envy from Mrs. Davis, relocate when a railroad sale forces moves, and later help the Greers regain footing after setbacks as Ralph remains steadfast and generous.
Sheridan Master recalls an early case where a Black defendant, accused of stealing a calf, reluctantly consulted his lawyer. The man ultimately pleaded not guilty on attorney advice but confessed to the judge that he stole the calf and sought mercy, highlighting distrust of lawyers and the courtroom dynamic.
A man bragged of wealth to a friend over dinner saying he had all kinds of money. The bill came to 4.50, he had 1.91, so he pulled coins from his pocket to show his claim, prompting the friend to request a loan and reveal the ruse.
A jovial exchange unfolds as a bride complains of a smelly gas range. The bridegroom calmly solves the issue by turning off the gas, opening doors and windows, and explains that gas must be lit before it produces heat.
A witty exchange from the Washington Star features Ma reassuring Ethelinda that her hat is perfectly placed, only for the young woman to declare it should skew to one side over her left eye. The quip captures playful fashion quirkiness.
Sheriff Campbell returned from near Salina with John Warner who is charged with stealing tools from L. J. Nelson’s well drilling outfit in May. Warner waived preliminary and was bound over to the grand jury. Tools valued at $40 to $50 were found in his box. he was located Wednesday at a saw mill.
Washington January 6 One of the first matters on the Supreme Court docket is the appeal in the case of Charles R Heike former secretary of the American Sugar Refining company Heike was indicted three years ago for conspiring with other employees to defraud the government by underweighing sugar imports Heike testified before the grand jury and during trials for co defendants but was convicted in New York federal court and sentenced to prison
In Memphis Texas on January 6 the trial of B B Epting charged with complicity in the Amarillo killing of Al Boyce is heard. Sneed killed Boyce after eloping with Boyce and his wife to Canada. Sneed previously killed Captain A G Boyce in Fort Worth. Epting denies complicity while Sneed awaits another Vernon trial for the younger Boyce murder.
California's legislature convenes for a biennial session under a Johnson led Progressive majority. Key issues include amendments to primary election laws and renewed anti-Japanese legislation, with farm loan applications invited by March 1.
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