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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
5
Legal notice seeks claimants to described parcels in Jefferson county Iowa and heirs of George Humphrey and Jerrold deceased. Case involves old mortgage and deed disputes claiming title by suit filed with Fairfield District Court, with appearance by September 25 1905. Railroad excursion ads follow with seasonal low fares for Pacific Northwest California Yellowstone and other western destinations.
Emma Gillett and John R. Gillett file a petition against Laura Gantz Alice Hartman William Wells Walter L Wells Frank D Wells Lina Majors and others in Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa seeking partition or sale of inherited real estate described as the east half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and the east quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 16 Township 72 North Range 11 West totaling about 60 acres with prayer for partition of the net proceeds and other equitable relief. If you fail to appear by September 14 1905 a default will be entered. Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Travel deals highlight half fare round trip tickets via Burlington Route to Denver Colorado Springs and Puerta or Puarta places with travel windows June 1 to Sept 30 and June 30 to July 4. Return deadlines vary with a 5 cent surcharge for earlier return options and a time extension to August 8.
A combined listing offers $21.35 to Asbury Park New Jersey and return via Nickel Plate Road with tickets valid through New York City. Sale dates June 29 30 July 1 2, with return limit August 31 by deposit. Also a Chicago manufacturing house seeks a trustworthy assistant in a branch office with salary $18 weekly no investment required and a permanent position at 323 Dearborn Chicago.
Notice is given that a document claimed to be the Last Will of J. L. Everett, deceased, is on file in the Jefferson County District Court clerk's office. A proof and final hearing are set for September 25, 1905, at 2 o'clock p m, the first day of the September term, 1905. E E Lucas Clerk of the District Court.
In a Chicago Tribune account the defense attorney challenges the complainant on oath about arresting the defendant for harassing threats. He insists the weapon found with the defendant, a bulldog revolver, cannot prove hounding behavior. The courtroom tension peaks as he presses for clarity.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes boils and similar complaints. A Texas user D L Gregory of Hope testifies it cured a bad sore and the salve is suitable for sore eyes. It is sold for 25 cents at Frank S Shriner’s drug store in June.
The fifth day of June 1905 session records the county board adjusting 1905 assessments across multiple townships. Walnut, Penn, Blackhawk, Polk, Locust Grove, Fairfield, Buchanan, Lockridge, Round Prairie, Cedar, Liberty, Des Moines, and others see increases or decreases in ratings for Colts, horses, mules, stallions, cattle in feeding, heifers, steers, bulls, swine, goats, vehicles, and land. The board also notes continuing examination of claims and adjourns to Monday.
On Monday June 1 1905 the board met with all members present. They approved minutes from Saturday, examined and settled claims, and ordered auditor warrants for amounts on the claim register. William Young named constable to fill J W Coats vacancy. Committees updated: Newton Williams on public property H C Pattison on county farm Samuel Billingsley on bridges. Mrs W A Snider tax refund for 1904 granted. Clerk of Court granted $25 more probate fees for second half of 1905. Per diem and mileage warrants issued: Williams 28.10 for 7 days 1 mile Billingsley 20.40 for 7 days 14 miles Pattison 24.60 for 6 days 6 miles. Minutes read approved adjourned sine die.
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