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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1879
Page
3
The Regatta at Keokuk on the 15th 16th and 17th attracts thousands. Mrs Hackett arranges a special car excursion on the second day if 60 tickets at 2 50 round trip are sold. The plan aims to stop near the river for meals and car use all day. Respond with names promptly to secure the arrangement.
Mr Vunomas Hughes died Saturday at 5 PM after a kidney illness. He was 64, lived in the county 13 years and city 8 years, leaving two children. Funeral was held Monday at his nephew G M Hughes’s home and burial followed after relatives arrived. Distanced mourners included Rev James Hughes of Dayton, Ohio and others. Also notes a Chicago Tribune dispatch on Robert Edwards heirs contesting a New York City property worth 390 million, with John Edwards of Seward, Nebraska representing fifty heirs. Mrs Sherbondy of Akron is named as an heir.
Rain in the vicinity measured 6.54 inches for June, compared with 4.37 inches last year, with twelve rainy days this season. The half year totals show 39.40 inches vs 16.52 last year, an excess of 2.88 inches. Fairfield preparations crowd the park tomorrow with a Declaration reading and lectures by local officials and educators. Revival meetings led by Rev. Thomas Harrison at the Methodist church draw large crowds with multiple daily sessions and a praying band planned for next Sunday.
A crowded local notice lists travel notes from the C B and Q line, upcoming train day events, postmaster changes at Latvia, and a large delegation planned to Muscatine. Talks of cemetery expansion, harvest conditions, and social gatherings fill the day’s briefs.
Harrison McClain broke into the Hoskins home last Monday night in Washington county and attempted to kill Clark Hoskins and family members Ruth and Catherine, wounding Ruth and nearly killing the elderly Catherine. McClain, a former convict, fled. a $150 reward leads the hunt as Sheriff Hughes and locals pursue him amid rumors and vigilance.
A prior Tax Tripoune item misstated actions involving Leggett McKemney. A scrap note with their name seen by the tramps after jail time clarified the sequence, tying the paper to Squire Crawford and Leggett McKemney. Also list shows June marriage licenses issued by Clerk Jaques.
City council meet last Friday with mayor present except Trustee Gibson. Bills approved include recording deed 75 cents gas $83.67 labor $25 street work $46.20 lumber $90.83. Harris elected night policeman begun July 1. A foot bridge to be built southwest of J C Freeman’s. Ordinance 69 adopted for sidewalk repairs. Council adjourned for two weeks.
An Archery Club in Fairfield cites a humorous, updated version of contemporary archery law. It satirizes common mistakes such as aiming errors and unsafe shots while spoofing jargon for missed targets and eccentric shooting terms.
Mr. Milt Roth and bride returned home Saturday while M M Bleakmore, formerly of this city, was in town this week. Various residents depart for travel to Pittsburg St. Louis Chicago and Delaware Ohio with social visits noted. Mrs Sadie Shook plans a Texas home after summer visits in Cincinnati Tipton.
Bradley markets Centennial Mills Flour citing consistent quality that keeps customers returning. The brand’s reputation for reliability supports high sales across traditional markets and retailers.
Ella daughter of 8. and A. Dickson died June 19 at her parents home near Batavia Jefferson Co Iowa aged 16 years 2 months 5 days. Her friends mourn her loss while her memory is blessed and she rests in the grave awaiting the resurrection. The notice closes with religious reflections and a Bible verse. Don. A Suppen Drain died July 1 1879 at Pleasant Grove Mrs Maria Cummings who left a husband and four children and many kin. Her funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30.
The Opera House audience was small for Homer D. Cope’s reading of Damon and Pythias. Despite a cold and limited ability in aria parts, Cope impressed as a magnificent reader and born actor with rich voice and clear character portrayal. The Knights of Pythias deserve praise for bringing him, and a bright future for Cope is anticipated. Organ interludes by Mrs. Al Hil bert supplemented the program.
The Sabbath School Convention met June 28 29 at County Line M E Church Eldon. Jacob Funk chaired with C L Ferree secretary opening devotions. Nine schools reported strong interest and discussions covered attracting youth and maintaining spiritual power with a basket dinner for about 300 attendees.
Mrs. Allin delivers a forcible address on woman’s responsibility in Sabbath work. T. Y. Lynch opens discussions on engaging Sabbath school workers with presentations from several speakers. The convention draws earnest participation from Jefferson and Wapello counties as district reports on crops underscore local concerns. Dr Ball's Baltimore Pills are advertised as a health aid.
A marriage took place July 1 at the residence of a justice in Fairfield. P Maley and Miss M V Bashor were joined in wedlock by J P M S Crawford.
A humorous ad style note urges proper conduct with Wilson's products. It playfully links hats, suspenders, shirts, handkerchiefs, socks, and linen collars to manners, hygiene, and even death by suicide, promoting Wilson's goods as polite necessities.
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