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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
4
Arlington closes schools and all public efforts for a week after Mrs Henry Arlington dies from membranous croup. Doctors warn of risk to others while authorities guard against an epidemic, following a prior smallpox scare.
Danie Shephard’s preliminary trial ended with waiver of examination and awaits grand jury action. The item catalogs ten historical county murders from 1857 to the early 1880s, noting Kepthart, Mathews, Shri ner, Duttweiler, Robb, Goff, Nathan Smith, and others with brief outcomes and local context.
The record recounts multiple Jefferson County murders from 1901 to 1905. Stephen Walsh known as Dug Walsh was killed while returning home in a cart. Albert Winters confessed to the Fort Madison penitentiary murder, implicating Winfield Sears, who was released on bond and died soon after. Womelsdorf’s 1905 murder adds to the list of unresolved crimes.
The Iowa Brick and Tile association announces its annual meeting in Ottumwa Iowa on January 18 and 19. Sessions occur at the courthouse or other venue with enrollment at 10 30 am and an address of welcome by Mayor T H Pickler at 1 30 pm. Thursday will feature tours of local clay plants.
Decatur County man Charles Woodward faces a first degree murder trial in Leon for his wife’s sudden death believed to be due to strychnine poisoning. The case recalls a similar Iowa crime as he battles contradictions in his statements and bonds set at $20 000.
Superintendent S A Power outlines a proposal for an eight room modern school, to be located in the second ward for grade work. He argues for larger class sizes reduction, notes high school needs, and explains economy of one larger building versus two smaller ones. He urges support and notes future growth and benefits for all wards. He also advertises Hyomei for catarrh with a guarantee and price.
In a notice from Dunn North Carolina publisher J P Pitman of the Guide the editor reports finding a bottle of Hyomei described as a wonderful treatment for catarrh. The clipping asks for publication of the discovery and its healing claim to readers in Fairfield area.
The handsome residence of J C Thorne on West Broadway was gutted by fire Sunday morning. Mrs Thorne noticed smoke from a register and firefighters battled flames from 10 to 2 but the structure was total loss. Insurance of 3100 may not cover half the damage.
Probate of Will notice states an instrument claimed to be the Last Will of Mary Finn is on file with the Clerk of the District Court in Jefferson County. A proof and final hearing is set for Monday February 6, 1905 at 2 o clock p m to confirm the will.
Mrs. William Dawson died Saturday in Salem aged eighty one and was buried today after services at the M E church led by Rev. Mr. Hawkins. Born Mary Knight in Canada February 2 1824 she married William Dawson February 2 1849 and they had five children two died in infancy. Byron Dawson of Salem and Mrs Serena Groess of Canada survive with four grandchildren two brothers and one sister.
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for children and effective for coughs colds and croup. It notes dangers of medicines with injurious substances and lists Shriner & Swayze druggists as sellers with a January date reference.
A terse proverb appears in the column, noting practicality in policy or labor. The saying implies a stubborn or failed approach cannot serve multiple sides, urging balanced effort and mutual utility.
Chicago live stock review notes a continued price uptrend with good export demand and improving beef consumption. Bulls point to light hogs and a shrinking crop supply as signs of rising packer margins, while cattle, hogs, and mutton markets show mixed but hopeful directions for next week.
An eleven year old student writes about lions after a class visit to the zoo. He notes their roar in the forest versus cages, calls them cats, compares tails, and recalls a tale of a donkey in a lion’s skin. The piece closes with a moral to remain quiet when thinking.
A sharp businessman runs a paying peanut stand beside a police station. Some men favor long engagements, but many women take chances on risky choices. Truth, in politics, is strong and wins after campaigns.
Lincoln J. Carter presents The Heart of Chicago at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday January 25 promising longer road run than The Fast Mail and The Tornado. The drama features vast scenery and has two standout effects including a vivid Great Fire reproduction and an approaching train scene.
The U S Supreme Court upheld Iowa anti cigarette statute in Cook and Hodge cases. It rejected that small paste board boxes were original packages and ruled state tax action on the Cigarettes imported violated no constitutional rights.
The Keokuk Constitution cites a January 1855 blizzard remembered by old settlers as the heaviest in white history. Snow covered fence tops, tunnels to sheds were needed, sleighs rode over fences, and the winter of 1856 brought much sleet. The Tribune invites reader recollections of that storm.
Iowa City January 16. The 16 year old son of William Renshaw, who lived near Tiffin, was accidentally hanged yesterday while playing with other boys in the barn. Physicians tried for hours to revive him but failed.
A humorous exchange features Giles and Smiles debating travel time to a saloon. Smiles claims three minutes to reach the saloon from his house and about thirty minutes to return, highlighting a playful reversal.
A short note warns that winter meals and late suppers combined with reduced activity put extra strain on the stomach and digestive system, urging moderation and healthier routines during the season.
A vintage health ad touts Miona tablets as a cure for chronic stomach and digestive woes plus headaches and weakness. It promises to repair winter damage, improve appetite, blood, and muscle, with a 50 cent price and refund if no full restoration, signed by local pharmacist Frank S Shriner in Jano February 1.
Court order in a partition case Pratt v Clarridge directs referees to sell the Mace Clarridge farm in Liberty township. The 181 acre property, touted as an excellent Jefferson county farm, is offered for cash by private sale. Bids or information available from referees Frank Light Ed Norvell and John McLean.
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