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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1879
Page
3
The revival services led by Mr. Harrison draw steady crowds at the Methodist church with about fifty conversions so far. Fifteen new probationary members joined last Sunday, and Harrison emphasizes liberty to choose any church. He may extend the meetings beyond the planned week.
Mr. F M Croy of Glendale canvassed this week to sell Mc Donalds stylographs enabling letter copies without ink or pencil. He also markets an improved index for blank books and plans to supply the trade in about thirty days. Sunday a story and a half building behind Parker's saloon caught fire. owner James Knight may face about 300 dollars loss with no insurance. The blaze was blamed on a child handling matches carelessly.
The Aborn Hotel in Des Moines receives high praise for its elegant rooms and superior management. Landlord and manager Frank Weightman, in charge since Mr Brown’s death, runs an attentive operation near the depot with popular night clerk Thomas Anderson.
The incident near Glendale involved Carl J Anderson, a Swede aged about 45, killed when struck by freight train No 17. An inquest classified the death as accidental though notes imply possible self harm after drinking, with $45 found on him and a diary containing a Sweden written line. He leaves a son employed nearby.
An advertisement extols the daily wear and renewal of the body, claiming the blood must perform its cleansing work or the system becomes poisoned. It promotes Dr Buils Baltimore Pills as a harmless, efficient remedy to cleanse the blood.
Local city council meeting planned for tomorrow. Fairfield hosts a 34 year old law firm. Reports on streetcars and rail progress, summer heat, and state fair postage costs. Industrial and agricultural figures include livestock totals and growing business activity. Grange meeting held with remarks by O P Buchanan and others.
Mrs. E. B. Wall returns Friday while Miss Kate Fowler visits near Keosauqua. Burlington guests include Miss Clara Robinson and Mrs. Henry Browning. Mrs. F. A. Sweet goes back to Osceola as McCord expected home next week. Clement Jordan travels east to Maine for summer. Bettie residents host Mary Downs and Mrs. Burgess. Mary Lemon returns from St. Louis. Brighton notes Mrs. Atkinson visits Fairfield. Samuel Jacobs and daughter visit Mr. Alex Fulton. Charlie Wells plans Chicago Milwaukee transfer. F P Sawyer of Des Moines marble company visits Fairfield. Gen A C Dodge travels east to join Dodge family convention in Salem Mass. Carrie Sargent arrives from New York for weeks with Miss Eichorn in Topeka.
Hackett arranges a July 16 Keokuk trip with the Sho-Wae-Cac-Mettes and Wah-Wah-Sums to sail by special morning train at 9 30 arriving before 2 pm races. Round trip tickets cost 2 50, limited to sixty, names to Mr Hackett. Lunches allowed. inquire of O L Hackett. Fever and ague remedy sold by W N Jones & Bros.
Jefferson county towns held orderly, well attended Independence Day events in Fairfield Perlee Libertyville Richland Eldon and surrounding areas. Highlights included speeches by local leaders, musical performances, a balloon ascent, and a large crowd enjoying a park dinner raising funds for the library. Activities featured a children’s oration by Logan Payne and a fireworks display. The Hoskins murder case and a sought fugitive McClain remained active in area news.
Mr J E Neal former Marion county resident and 1861 congressional candidate against Jas F Wilson traveled to New York this Monday. The 1861 race narrowed to Wilson and Neal after Edwards withdrew. Wilson won by a large majority. Neal now resides in Kansas since 1873 and remains a devoted Democrat. Grain buyers expect new rye by late next week at 30 to 35 cents per bushel, with old rye at 37. Hold grain through sweating to gain 5 to 6 cents per bushel.. Farmers urged to hold grain a few weeks to raise county revenue.
A fresh counterfeit five dollar 1875 treasury note, letter C, has appeared. The fake closely mimics the genuine design with a strong paper quality and well rendered print, including a detailed man with an axe and a seated woman with child, dog and gun. Subtle flaws include scratchy United States title lines and irregular f in Treasurer.
Burrs on wheat will resume at Tae Home Millis in North Carolina to satisfy growing trade demand and support the local mill operation.
Big excitement in Fairfield as residents join Sheriff Hughes and Deputy Chester in a manhunt for Mason Still, once suspected in the Hoskins murder. The chase ends with Still found near Birmingham and later implicated in a cons played fraud against Mrs. C. L. McKee, a Pleasant Plain widow, before being bound over to district court. Meets with Weaver interview on Greenback outlook and a large Eldon fire disaster described with losses and insurance details.
Beckwith Rye and winter wheat are harvested and well filled. Farmers complain that corn cultivation and harvesting are mixed up. Chief Black Hawk is asked to locate Four Corners near Lockridge township. A stock law is favored to keep livestock from lanes. The pay car visited last week. Schools closed for summer vacation. Some railroad workers leave U B Q. inquiries about Pleasant Groves arise. Edward Ellis of Union County visits near Jefferson. Hot days now. Dr Bull's Baby Syrup advertised as safe. Boots and Shoes at the 99 Cent Store. Soda Water Factory for sale. purchaser to be instructed in all branches. Address H E Ruxspier Fairfield Iowa.
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