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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
7
The article advertises new spring waists for 1907 with ample stock and variety. It urges women to visit stores to view the latest waist fashions, claiming affordable prices and advantageous purchase terms.
In Ottumwa a political row centers on Mayor T J Phillips denying boxing exhibition plans amid a Grosby style feud over alleged henchmen and promises. Gray files suit alleging defamation and obscene remarks as a tentative May 1 event with Kid Farmer Frank planned in Chicago and Davenport.
A Minnesota mother case unfolds as Pearl Juergensen yearns for her three children whose whereabouts point to Minneapolis and later Galesburg. In Clinton Iowa Glenwood Park is riven by daily clashes labeled Battle Hill with August Stremlow accused of trying to stab John McLane as police struggle to restore order.
Des Moines April 27 A letter from Governor Cummins to George E. Bowers argues Roosevelt should withdraw his renomination denial and accept another bid if there is practical unanimity. Cummins says platform first, candidate second and stresses duty to public sentiment.
Fairfield residents and guests attend weddings funerals and social visits across Keosauqua Washington Ottumwa and Des Moines. Notable entries include Dr. Hayden and wife returning from Siloam Springs and Ozro Jewett traveling to Los Angeles for a Mystic Shriners convention.
The department orders a fourth mail carrier to start May 1 with Ricketts Blackford and Gilmer keeping numbers 1 2 3. Arthur F Greer becomes No 4. Districts are tentatively drawn with deliveries by each carrier across square sides and notable landmarks.
Betsey Sackett died last Thursday at her Fairfield home at age 76 after several months illness starting with the grippe. She came here with her family from Ohio and was known among longtime settlers. Funeral services were held at the Christian church last Friday afternoon under Rev. Betts, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. She leaves a brother and sister in the home and many local friends to mourn.
Last Thursday at the bride's home on South Third Street, Miss Cora May Dill wed Lee Loehr at 12:30 PM in a quiet ceremony due to the bride's recent bereavement. Rev. W. FF. Jones officiated and a wedding dinner followed at the Dill residence where the couple will reside.
In Clinton Iowa Mr and Mrs Anthony Walsh celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home on Third avenue They were married in Davenport April 26 1857 and moved to Clinton in 1868 The Walsh Brothers family is noted for railroad mining and lighting interests across Davenport Clinton Burlington Galesburg Monmouth Morris and other cities A family reunion with about fifty relatives marked the occasion
Dissolution notice announces the Fulton Brady Company has dissolved its partnership. Bills are payable to J. W. Fulton Jr at the hardware store on the south side of the square dated 7 31.
Columbus Junction Iowa April 29 the school board elected W B Millen to the superintendency for the coming year Millen a Cornell College graduate and former high school principal is the youngest to hold the post and the board expresses strong confidence in his ability to manage district affairs
A Mellette South Dakota town council cracks down on bridge whist by passing an ordinance that makes playing cards for prizes a criminal offense. Fines and imprisonment are prescribed. The town marshal resigned in protest, and the new marshal vows enforcement.
Bank examiner Leland Windsor says the Farmers and Drovers bank of Seymour may show a loss and shortage over 150000 with investigations ongoing. Cashier LeRoy Ware has not confessed and may not recover. Charles Steele of Corydon assists in winding up the bank’s affairs.
Burlington Iowa April 27 After May 1 whiskers will be a thing of the past for Burlington Route passenger conductors. Orders require clean shaved chins and every other day shaving. White linen collars on duty and white ties and linen waistcoats are mandatory summer attire. Conductor D E Dana, known for 35 years of beard, faces the main change.
J F Bowers a notorious local character was held to the grand jury by the mayor under bonds of 500 after offering Patrolman Walberg a roll of bills to run a quiet gambling room. The officer reported the bribe plan to the mayor and Bowers was taken into custody.
Vice President Fairbanks spoke in Ames and Des Moines Iowa on April 27 stressing a non political purpose to discuss General Grant. He met Governor Cummins and prominent Iowans then delivered the Grant club’s annual observance eulogizing Grant and praising Roosevelt's administration.
Ed Cul len a 24 year old Muskegon Michigan native employed by an automatic fire extinguisher firm in Ottumwa went insane in jail after tearing his hands and mutilating his body He wrote St Patrick in his blood on the cell wall while praying kneeling and uttering devout supplications Cooper a Catholic and skilled worker was taken into custody Thursday night and awaiting care from relatives in Muskegon
Walter Beverly a horse trainer was attacked by a vicious horse in Mason City Iowa on Wednesday. His arm was mangled and his body trampled raising feared for his life as doctors work to save him.
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