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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
8
A flood of visitors and locals fill Fairfield and nearby towns with routine visits and travel. Notables include Dr. R C Sayers and J B Mason visiting families, J W Martin in Numla with CE Ward, W H Mathews moving to Fort Collins, and many others from Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Ames, and more.
A busy store crowds its aisles as shoppers flock to bargain prices when the retailer promotes merchandise priced well below value. Shoppers seek value on a range of items while staff offer discounts and special deals.
Died about 2 o clock this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Robert Israel. Mrs White suffered a stroke and died suddenly while in apparently good health on retiring. A son is expected from Washington. No funeral arrangements yet. Louis Messer and family of Pleasant Plain moved to Fairfield to make it their future home. Mr Messer long an industrious farmer. family moved seeking city life benefits.
After a week of bright clear weather conditions the area saw a sudden end as yesterday brought a sharp change in conditions with clouds and cooler air. Local residents noted a quick drop in temperatures and a gusty wind.
Sensational society report claims Charles Swayze sold his Fairfield drug business to Frank Shriner for 3400 dollars then left town with his wife and an adopted baby. The note and rumors say a woman was involved and Swayze disappeared after a Des Moines pharmacy exam. Mrs. Swayze, grieving, stays with her father in Richland as creditors face possible repayment.
Mrs. Turney prevented a severe blaze in the Ellsworth Turney residence on West Burlington. While tending a baby with whooping cough, an alcohol lamp ignited or leaked, setting the cradle aflame. She rescued the infant, smothered the flames with a blanket, and, with Dillon Turney and neighbors, kept the fire from damaging the home despite the nearby blaze at J. C. Thorne’s residence.
Louis Sattler longtime leading blacksmith at Turney Works becomes partner with C in a new firm. The move signals expansion at the shop and a strengthening of local skilled trades.
Carl and Sattler form Fairfield's sole general woodwork and blacksmith shop. Carl brings five years local business experience and uses top materials with modern machinery. Sattler adds seasoned trade knowledge and strong employer recommendations, promising a well equipped shop for repairs and broad public patronage.
W C Spalding has sold his interest in E H Montgomery Co to Fred Raible. Raible, formerly with Donner Co, has worked with Montgomery since their start. Spalding retires to pursue other business interests. Raible regarded as principled and capable and will be a valuable addition to the firm.
The February term of the district court convenes February 6 in this city with Judge C W Vermillion presiding. Cases filed include quiet title actions W A Warwick vs Lydia Norris et al and Allen Macy vs Unknown Claimants, several law actions involving I M Forbes and James Hayden, a partition suit Harrison Smith et al v Patsy Rounsbill et al, and a divorce Mary Howe v Bert Howe. Attorneys listed include E F Simmons Crail Crail Wilson Jordan Leggett McKeney M B Sparks A W Jacques.
The Burlington Hawkeye quotes a Fairfield correspondent clearing errors about past Jefferson County murders. Nathan Smith did not die in 1864. he was deemed insane and lived in an asylum for years then with his children near here, now 92, white haired and blind. Kephart did not murder his wife and two children. he injured another man's wife and young daughter.
Fulton Hardware Company sold to Inc A Putnam of Wapello County. Store closed for invoice. new proprietor to assume control after completion. Retiring Fulton Hardware members praised for building a fine trade and expected to remain active in city business. Women and rainy day shopping noted in closing remark.
Arminda Burrough and Elza Bush married last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Minster in the city. Rev Chas Coop officiated. The couple plans a wedding trip to Cantril and Oklahoma and will be at home near Prairie Chapel in early February. Burrough taught in Jefferson county schools and Bush is praised as industrious and capable.
T M Buckley and Sam Axline escaped serious harm after a runaway sleigh near Batavia. The team bolted when frightened by boys coasting, the sleigh overturned, and the occupants were dragged a short distance before a farmer stopped them. They were bruised but none seriously hurt and returned home with help.
The Iowa Agricultural Union met January 12 and 13 at Iowa State College in Ames. Members re-elected officers and outlined experiments for the coming year. L. H. Neuman of Ontario spoke on pure seed methods and collaboration with Iowa. Next meeting slated for January 1906 at Iowa State College.
The Short Course in grain and stock judging and domestic science concluded Saturday with strong farmer attendance up from last year. Prizes for corn exhibits went to J. E. Johnson of Athens for the Burg wagon, H. J. Ross of Farragut for champion single ear, and Fred Hethershaw of Des Moines for second. Auction sales on January 12 and 13 set record prices, including a grand champion ear sold for 11.00 and ten ears fetching 21.50. Cattle and hogs featured in animal husbandry with slaughter tests led by John Gosling.
The Kansas City audience heard about butcher and buyer requirements for households. Dairy cattle were studied by Professor Rutherford and assistants. Fat and breeding hog work concluded the course with cooking demonstrations by Miss Clyde and Miss Campbell and a salad lecture by Miss Rausch. The state drainage convention met the 13th and 14th at the college with speakers including Mr. C. G. Elliott of Washington. The Iowa Improved Stock Breeders Association held their meeting last week.
The Farmers Insurance Union met Saturday January 14 and presented year 1904 abstracts. Beginning risks were 1 332 903 00 ending risks 1 478 005 00 with 3 783 06 paid losses and 461 64 expenses. New officers named for 1905 include President F P Ball and Vice President L G Myers.
Sioux City Iowa January 14 Hans Albert a nationally known violinist performed two concerts in Wayne Nebraska under custody of a sheriff in the audience He later appeared before an insanity board and was committed to the Lincoln asylum The remarkable shows included a second act where he played so well that frightened patrons yet moved many with music described as angelic.
Chicago January 17 A bold thief tried to steal a mail wagon in front of the Masonic Temple. The robber, repeating a two year old method, fled empty handed after the driver left to gather mail. Superintendent John Longenan chased the wagon on an express vehicle, prompting the robber to jump off and escape. About 15 000 in sacks were present but nothing was taken.
After a Hawarden trial, John Schumaker was fined $600 for illegal fishing in the Big Sioux river. A plan to sell tons of fish under the ice was revealed, with five thousand pounds of catfish and game fish seized in one haul and additional fish left on the ice. Warrants issued for James Ross and the Smith brothers.
Indianola Iowa January 17 Jas Wheeler a farmer living three miles southeast of town was found dead in his isolated home by neighbors after several days of missing him The body was frozen stiff and he had evidently been dead for some time He was a bachelor who lived alone on his farm
Guy Roosevelt, a third cousin of President Theodore Roosevelt, today enrolled as a student at the Iowa State Normal School in Cedar Falls Indiana. He will study manual training music and bookkeeping.
The notice promises the latest styles in popular widths and highlights three special points of interest in the assortment for readers seeking new fashion options.
The message promises the largest city selection with top quality and historically low prices. It asks if you will investigate the claim and visit to compare value.
A 17 year old Ackley resident, son of Van V Roosevelt, has completed three years of manual training at Ackley High School and is a member of the Presbyterian church. He is described as a second cousin of President Theodore Roosevelt.
In Davenport Iowa January 16 Judge Bollinger sustained the demurrer in a suit by homeopathic physicians against Mercy hospital management. The court ruled the petition did not entitle the plaintiffs to the sought injunction restraining hospital admissions for homeopathic doctors and their patients.
A compact essay on reputation and gender roles argues that slander harms women, virtue matters more in deeds than speeches, and inner awakening follows concern for the hereafter. It notes men’ s despondency from excess comfort and warns against empty threats by women.
A man with reputation for wealth needs little cash. A fool may know when to stop talking but a wise man knows when not to begin.
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