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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1879
Page
3
Railway notices list nightly fragments from Nol5 6:15 am to Noli 9:45 pm with a morning connection to Eldon and Keokuk. The readable text implies timetable connections but lacks full details or dates.
The Rev. J Hochuly will conduct German language worship next Sunday at 11 in Lemons Opera House with invitations for Germans. Grangers are invited to a basket dinner and social in Fairfield on Saturday July 5 1879. The County Council meets and posts on the same day. Becktith store fire loss 2800 to 3000 with 1600 insured. stock losses 2000 to 2500. post office destroyed and moved to the station. building likely to be rebuilt.
Homer D Carr at Lemon's Opera House Friday evening June 27. Mr O G Van Winkle of Muscatine representing W B Sprague, a leading marble and granite house, visited the city to urge the west’s best memorials. The firm reports unparalleled business and widespread monument designs across southern and eastern Iowa.
Will Resnick visits Des Moines while Will Alexander of Davenport returns, and many residents travel for visits and business. Several officials and professionals including Addison Oliver, Dr. Hafford, Fracker, Alverson, and Slagle appear in city movements. The Ledger party heads to Lake Manitoba as Junkin is re elected president in Cedar Rapids.
A historical notice claims Febrina, sold by W H Jones & Bros, treats fever and ague without harming even delicate patients and cures where other remedies fail.
A flood of briefs from Fairfield Iowa cover revival meetings, weddings, weather forecasts, obituaries, and community notes. Highlights include Rev Thomas Harrison revival at M E Church, Miss Junia Rodgers teaching at the academy, a romantic Helena Montana wedding story, a bicycle of small-town doings, and local arrests with fines.
Rain did not deter the annual gathering of Adventists from Jefferson, Van Buren, Henry and Keokuk counties. Elder E W Farnsworth led the Iowa conference with about 800 to 1000 capacity tent crowd and 22 converts baptized in Pumphrey's pond before camp broke and leaders moved to Indianola for next meetings.
The notice reports closing exercises marking the fourth year with gratifying results. mentions the sophomore class and the overall positive outcomes so far.
The fourth year at Parsons College in Fairfield ends as the school reports its best financial condition and steady progress. Trustees reelect officers led by President Dr. Craig and Treasurer Wm. E. Thompson. New faculty include Rev. J. R. Wilson Greek professor and rhetoric instructor Wm Howell. Sophomores showcase oratory as the college nears its first commencement with added preparatory year.
A dead man, Wm. Riley, was found shot in a Brighton area cornfield near Coppock's mill. Kept under investigation by authorities, suspect Harlan McKune from Marshall faces preliminary examination after ties emerge with wheat theft and a gun linked to the crime. The Brighton Star reports the latest extra details and community upheaval.
The mayor and aldermen convened as the council opened. Bills allowed include Waters eight seventy-five, lumber thirteen eighty, Adams twenty five, Coffin two twenty, Boestler three, Lyon three poll tax. Sidewalk claims approved for collection. Drain repair and Blue Ribbon Club permit referred. Night watchmen proposal referred to committee. Street work ordered. Mahlon Heston to be paid ten dollars. census work authorized up to ten dollars. Adjourned for one week.
Edward Zimmerman died Tuesday morning after a struggle with consumption. A native of Ashland Ohio, he came to this city in 1875, worked as a printer at the Democrat office, then moved to Des Moines where he married. He later moved to Omaha and fell ill while at the Morning Herald. Funeral was held at 10 o clock Wednesday from his parents home on First East Street conducted by Rev. Haines. The family thanks Co. B and neighbors for care during his illness.
One week from tomorrow night in Fairfield the city will host Homer D. Cope performing the drama Damon and Pythias, a Knights of Pythias staple. Critics nationwide praise his elocution and stage presence, with the Chicago Tribune lauding his entertainment as outstanding.
The piece promises Chicago's most successful programs and assures no regret for time or money spent. It is a full play performed by a single actor. Admission is fifty cents with no reserved-seat charge. Proceeds go to Forest City Lodge No. 37 Knights of Pythias. Dr Bull's Baltimore Pills offered for sick headaches.
Citizens in Fairfield vote to hold a public Fourth of July celebration with extensive preparations. Committees cover canvassing, business solicitation, floral decor, music, linens, supervision, coffee, ice cream, table setup, and refreshments at Park. Speakers from abroad planned. festival aims for a pleasant, old fashioned event with affordable refreshments. Also notes a Masonic installation and local score results from a target shooting event.
A week saw a $2000 fire destroy Henry Reppert store, questions on rebuilding. Lightning killed a Beckwith cow. Local girls visited Miss Minnie Jenks at Beckwith School. Rain hampers farming. bridges damaged. crops look decent but dampness endangers harvest. Mrs. McCormick of Ohio died near Perlee aged over eighty. Perlee nine lose to Salina then beat Salina at home. Pleasant Plain tile factory ships clay from Perlee. District No. 10 spring term closed. Harvey Templeton praised as teacher. Fire near T S Keltner’s hay and stables started by seven year old. Joyful news at the Pickin household as a new infant arrives.
Weather, crops and health updates from Liberty and nearby: corn remains pale but should recover with sun and plowing. Abram Rodabaugh improving. Geo Huffman to build a saw mill at Libertyville. Elder Ellerton to lead West Liberty church for the year. Local marriage news, camp meeting turnout, and community amusements capped by Fourth of July plans at Richland.
Farmers suspend business after recent showers. Six men and two wagons headed for Des Moines for fishing with success. Names include H. C. Smith Taylor Smith H A Pearce Ethan Chillcutt Jerry Stone Ai W Lash. Also notices of a lost bridle, road supervisors carrying a pocket drug store, a Cedar township wedding, and a Batavia convention anecdote.
J P Manatrey of Fairfield Iowa expresses gratitude to H C Rowntree and agents for prompt adjustment of insurance on elevator building machinery and stock after a fire on June 7. Losses were settled June 11 1879, just four days after the blaze.
The Fairfield store Freeman and Townley advertises a wide stock of jewelry watches clocks rings chains pins and spectacles claiming better goods at lower prices than rivals.
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