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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
9
Sioux City July 3 An eight year old boy named John Ny Leiton believed a pistol loaded with blanks was unloaded and placed the muzzle to his ear. He pulled the trigger and the wad shattered his hearing. The story ends with a reflection on virtue and practice.
Legal notice to Tom H Byers and heirs of Jacob and Maria Replogle plus unknown claimants regarding described land in Jefferson County Iowa. Petition by Emery Murphy to confirm title amid misdescriptions in prior deeds and to bar claims. Court to act by September 23 1907. notices in Fairfield Tribune. 1861 Judge.
In Jefferson County District Court a chancery action by Franklin W. Campbell and Charles L. Cummings against William Henry Augdeon and unknown heirs seeks to establish ownership of Lots 2 and 3 in Block 31 of Fairfield New Plat. The petition claims title defects and asserts adverse claims are barred by estoppel.
State of Iowa Jefferson County District Court 1907 notice filed by Emma P Crenshaw seeking title to Northwest quarter of Southwest quarter Section 32 Township 71 North Range 8 West with other parties named and publishing Sept 23 1907 default judgment if not met. Fairfield Tribune to publish for six weeks. John Nolan died from heat while digging holes on farm near Burlington Des Moines county over 80. He was found unconscious and died.
On July 2 1907 the board of supervisors adopted a refund of 200 for 1905 and 1906 taxes for Margaret Summers under Soldier Widow Exemption. The county recorder and sheriff reports were approved and filed totaling 238 80 and 139 80 respectively. The day included miscellaneous business and adjournment to 9:00 the next morning.
On July 3 1907 the county board granted the petition of John Shafer for a cattle way under County Bridge No 6 in Walnut Two Section Eleven subject to code 1524 terms. The board examined claims filed with the county auditor and ordered warrants drawn for allowed amounts. Per diem and mileage were approved for board members H C Pattison Thomas Davies Sanford Zeigler and others.
The 1907 season features McLeod 10790 Charleston Jr. 22122 and Charles Byron 41480 on Blakeley farm southeast of Fairfield on Glasgow road. McLeod is a four year old bay with white face and feet, 1800 pounds, 16 hands. Charleston Jr. 22122 stands about 16 hands, 1250 pounds, a proven foal-getter with fast bloodlines. Charles Byron 41480 is a three year old bay, 1100 pounds, shaping to breed speed. Terms insure colt to stand and suck with no county risk.
Royal Recorder 22739 imported April 1906 is a dark bay Shire with white hind feet and strip. Weighs 2000 lbs and has a gentle disposition. Praised by judges as one of the best Shire specimens in Jefferson County. TERMS: 15 dollars to insure living cost. Parting dents, but not responsible for any occurring. C. E. McPH
Mamers, a gray actor with a strong lineage, weighs 1680 pounds and is offered by a Stockport farm 5 miles from Glasgow. Pedigree notes Mamers 10961 Brock, Major, Vigoreux, Flora, Spartan, Brillant, Coco Ih Vieux Chaslin, and Mignon. Terms are 10 dollars to insure. removing mare or parting with insurance is discouraged.
The commissioner for a highway reports a land description in section 72 and range 10 west near Moore road. Persons claiming any interest must file in the Auditor of Jefferson County before noon on the first day of 1907.
The defendant Mehmert, represented by attorney George, pleaded not guilty. The court heard that paying all costs may still come to nothing, with further action possible.
Annual business men's barbecue set for July 12 in Winfield Iowa draws attention as organizers anticipate a strong turnout. Festival features and related events overshadow canceled Fourth of July plans.
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