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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
6
County correspondence notes a large Brighton Epworth League delegation visiting Fairfield for a mutual picnic at Chautauqua Park. Several local residents and visitors from Abingdon, Fairfield, and surrounding towns are named among those traveling, visiting relatives, or attending events. The column also records births, health updates, travel plans, and a fatal illness and funeral in the community.
Miss Tena Smith returned to Milton after a two week visit with relatives and friends. A Masonic lodge held its regular meeting Tuesday night with third degree work. J C Meridith of Ollie lodge attended as a guest. Vern Bradfield and Jack Taylor were in the area on business near Hayesville last Wednesday. Carrie and Blanche Mowrey visited on Sunday.
Fred Stansberry and Miss Merle Crum married in Ottumwa on Saturday to the surprise of friends. Mrs. Stansberry teaches in Jefferson County. he works in a La Porte Indiana shoe store. They plan to move to La Porte Tuesday.
Dr and Mrs Kepler of Kirksville spent Tuesday with sister Mrs Frank Roberts. Henry Stusack mourns grandmother's death last Monday. Edgar Linder of Holstein Iowa visits father C H Linder. Ruby Hale visited Genivieve Bennett. Charles, Harry and Kenneth Linder with W W Linder at Libertyville for Sunday dinner. Jesse Daugherty plans visit to California relatives. Beulah and Mary Harrison of Bladensburg visit relatives here. J C Ruggles learns sister Nancy Branden of Hedrick dies. Edgar and Horace Linder visiting relatives in Libertyville and Burlington Iowa. Mr and Mrs Tom Black and
Daughters visit Fairfield and neighbors share harvest tales. Many residents, including Miss Lorén Humphrey and Elizabeth DuBois, visit relatives. a buggy collision near the fair grounds injures Mrs. DuBois but no bones are broken. A busy social stretch follows with calls, visits, and a farewell gathering for Prof. Harry Gage heading to S. Dakota.
Reports note farmers thrash in Packwood county with good grain yields. Local obituaries mention the death of Mrs. Braden of Hedrick. Residents visit relatives, attend church services, and participate in union meetings of Christian and M E churches on warm afternoons.
Next Sunday evening at the Pres byterian church a meeting is planned at 7 30. A gospel team from Fairfield will conduct the gathering. The Lutherans will hold an ice cream social at Albert Rosequist’s home Thursday night August 1. Mr. Gilworth and wife and Mr. Gibson and family of Fairfield visited at their parental home Sunday. Octave Walgren of Fairfield visited Will Krumholtz Saturday and Sunday. A large crowd attended A F Anderson’s Saturday night with ice cream cake and pop sold. Gust Keller started a new barn foundation. Oats are yielding 40 to 55 bushels per acre. C A Monson went to Ottumwa Monday. David Beck hauls water for Wilt Schutz. Ernest Aronson manages the separator. Henry Monson represents many farms for sale. Arthur Nelson and Everett Holland er thrashed Monday. Enoch Aronson went to Denver Colorado last week. Mrs Will Kerns visited Charley Larson’s last Sunday. J H Allender 92 year old Jefferson county settler died last Thursday. Rev Dr Osborn of Fairfield preached the funeral. Interment at Upper Rich Woods cemetery Saturday afternoon. Andrew Cassell and family of Fairfield were at their parental home, John McCully, for two days last week.
Dr C W Bailey suffered a broken left arm after a rearing horse he had just bought plunged on him while being led from the barn. Chautauqua in Pleasant Plain Aug 3 to 8 with season tickets at 1 dollar. The rest notes local visits, travel to Keokuk to view a dam and farm labor in Mitchell S D.
The Boy Scouts of America launch a monthly magazine named Boy's Life. Notable contributors include Ernest Thompson Seton Daniel Carter Beard James E West and Theodore Roosevelt. The publication began as private venture then came under the national organization. It focuses entirely on scout stories news and guidance.
Hon. C. E. Stubbs argues trusts wield dangerous power, criticizes Sherman law, and calls for strong anti trust and tariff reform. He urges fair returns on investments, opposes monopolies, supports Democratic efforts, and condemns child labor while urging progressive, humanity centered policy ahead of the 19th century political battles.
Maxwell Iowa reports Uncle Jack Badger claims longest corn plowing streak in the state. He plowed for fifty-nine years, still active at 70. Began in 1853 in Illinois before moving to Maxwell.
A terse observation notes that even methodical individuals may misplace objects, highlighting the unpredictability of organization. The remark casts doubt on the reliability of rigid systems in daily life.
Major local store advertises a July clearance with half price Straw Hats and 25 to 50 cent sales on lawns batistes and parasols. Corset covers gowns and lace embroideries reduced, with bulk quantities on tissue ginghams and white shirt waists discounted. Visit counters feature 5c and 10c items.
Keokuk Iowa reports rapid advancement on the world’s power project. Two thousand workers with a million dollars of machinery push the dam toward completion as the water power complex nears its nine tenths mile span by September and a May 1 1913 finish date is set for the powerhouse and lock.
Iowa dairy growth is expected to top last year as rain improves pastures. W. B. Barney, state dairy commissioner, notes strong interest in dairy businesses statewide. His staff is busy giving talks at dairy picnics and promoting the industry.
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