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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
3
The text sketches a chaotic scene around Carey, a poetish figure linked to prohibition, drink, and moral sermons. It hints at oscillating authority, jail, and depot journeys, with references to a disciple, an inner temple, and a haunting appeal to resist temptation.
A Decoration Day program runs at the park at 1 p.m. A flag band leads a procession by J. M. Wregg and Strong Post to the cemetery en route for the Post and all old soldiers. The relief corps forms, followed by a sick drum corps and others under Prof Powers.
Citizens and friends march north on Court to Kirkwood then to B street and old cemetery to middle gate. Graves decorated by McBeth Lynn Walmer Turner under directions of comrades. Co M will salute. Return to opera house for program with drum music, invocations, solos, readings, and addresses honoring unreturned dead and 1898 Spanish war soldiers.
Frank S. Shriner guarantees Hyomei will cure if used now as warm early summer weather aids lasting relief. The complete Hyomei outfit costs one dollar and includes pocket inhaler, dropper, and weeks of treatment. Extra Hyomei bottles cost 50 cents. In Fairfield many have been cured and Shriner offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
Two fat hogs disappeared from a hog pen in Paradise prompting a warning that trouble lies ahead, as reported by the Enterprise Chieftain of Oregon.
Last Thursday night Parsons College Conservatory of Music held a pupils recital at Library hall. The audience filled the large auditorium as instrumental and vocal numbers by both younger and older pupils impressed parents and friends. Competent judges called it the best ever recital praising Prof. Moorhead Miss Avery and Mrs. Amelia Schmidt Gobble for their instruction.
Friday night this week the Fairfield high school will honor its seniors as they graduate. The class roll includes Nellie M Bates Albert E Blackford Alice Clinkenbeard Kate A Harper Berta Hoagland Myrtle A Kearns Hazel D Manatrey Mary S Mitchell Helen Cynthia Wilson Nellie M Wilson Mary K West Gertrude Whitmore Rollie Stewart Birtha Stark Helen Edna Smith Anna Sappenfield Lucretia Pratt May McClain Edna Morein. The exercises will be at the opera house with lavender and white colors and the motto Say Not Tis Impossible.
Plans call for a $3,500 interior remodel of the city Methodist church. Pulpit to move north, circular pews and west main room floor, open northeast room, creating one larger space with 250 extra seats. Interior will be more convenient and spacious, welcomed by members.
Sealed bids for constructing a school house in sub district No 2 Buchanan township Jefferson county Iowa will be received by the Board of Directors of said township from now until July 1 1905 Plans and specifications may be viewed at the board office or designated location.
The Tribune notes all bids must be addressed to P I Labagh secretary of the board of directors Fairfield Iowa The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids For further information see Morgan McCarty sub director No 2 P I Labagh secretary board of directors
Fairfield's 1905 census shows a population of 5,009, up 320 since 1900. The county returns indicate overall population loss since the last federal census, with ward by ward gains and district losses noted. The table of comparisons details which wards increased most and where country districts declined.
The Tribune invites readers to phone in news from any part of the county. Staff will jot items by hand while on the line and appreciates tips on visits, absences, and other local happenings to ensure broad coverage.
Obituary notes mark the deaths of Mrs. Tilson and William Langner with details on families and services. The piece also covers Parsons College events, including the annual commencement schedule and related campus activities, with dates and featured speakers.
The council approved asphalt paving on East Burlington Street from near the public square to 525 feet east of South H Street. Widths will be 30 feet to D Street and 25 feet eastward with brick alley paving and vitrified brick paving on South Depot Street. C. R. Allen elected city engineer to draw plans and specs.
Mrs. Wm Langner and family thank neighbors and friends who kindly assisted them in their recent bereavement.
A noted figure faces mounting creditor claims that shadow his operations. The public silence around debts suggests ongoing financial strain and possible restructuring needs as lenders seek repayment.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Denver newspaper paragraphers seize a chance to get even as Chicago strike complaints spark talk of payback. The quip frames the Denver press as profiting from others’ tribulations amid evolving labor tensions.
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