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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1879
Page
3
Mr F D Astorr leaves Fairfield for Omaha to run the Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine office. He sold about 125 machines during his brief Fairfield stay and departs as business is at its peak. Omaha will find him a courteous and capable dealer deserving of success.
October marriage licenses granted by Clerk Jaques include J F Harper and Mattie Hadley Charles Harwood and Sarah Humphrey Kerry R Steenburg and Alice L Smith Solon Elimaker and Hattie M Hum Pleasant McCart and Eliza A Brown Benjamin Harrison and Luella Welsch Samuel P Bell and Ida M Pierce Henry Vogel and Mary A Case C S McGuire and Lizzie Kintz Alva A Archer and Alice B Parsons J S Billingsley and Mary J Schwerin er Wm Speelman and Nancy B Holden Andrew F Hall and Anna Edwards eee M Gobble and Laura Cald ne Workingmen urged to save doctor bills with Bull s Cough Syrup. A pile of about twenty full suits found near C B Q railroad east of town after a freight train incident. a brakeman reported a dark body thrown from a car and the missing suits were found later. Night policemen speculate on who took them but no charges yet.
Mr. O. L. Hackett received a private letter from Mr. Henry A. Wales, the Brcdeford preacher, confirming claims in The Tribune about his departure from republicanism and coercion used to keep him in the party. Wales detests republicanism now and invites further inquiry from Des Moines readers, with expectations he will inform the State Register as he did Ban gor.
The ad promotes Cele brated Peppermint Liniment offered by J. L. Taylor & Co. of Ottumwa Iowa. It notes price is 50 ets and lists Hufford & Bradshaw as sellers. The copy reflects a typical early 20th century general store advertisement.
Forest City Lodge No. 37 Knights of Pythias adopts resolutions mourning Julius C. Mull. The lodge notes his aid to the distressed, extends sympathy to his family, orders the charter draped in mourning for 30 days, and copies sent to family and city papers. Committee: F. R. FeGan, G. D. Clarke, Beny. Allmayer.
A collage of local notes from Fairfield Iowa recounts autumn wood scenes, political events, court schedules, theater and church plans, rail tickets and fairs, medical stories, and Gen Grant’s passing through town with fanfare but no sighting.
The winter season started strong in Fairfield with John Dillon and the Blaisdell Combination in Our Next President at the opera house drawing a large audience. Dillon impressed, Mrs Dillon shone in later scenes, and Julius’s insanity was portrayed with pathos. James Kay Applebee’s Dickens lecture contrasted Thackeray and Dickens, praising Dickens’ humanity and the audience responded warmly. The next event features Mr Alfred Knight on November 25.
The Ledger’s claim that Locust Grove trustees were democratic last year is rebutted here. The board was Republican with two members Morehead and Marion Tracy and one Democrat Abram Conner. Also noted is George Acheson are ill in Sparta Wisconsin with inflammatory rheumatism and his family is with him. Bromoline is advertised as a blood cleanser and tonic through W H Jones & Bros.
Auditor Boling reports the 1879 tax spread with land value $2 852 055 farm $450 114 personal $1 441 020 totaling $5 187 389 The next year tax total due to treasurer is $74 308 01 including county city and special taxes and the insane hospital tax of $2 593 40 The prior year valuation was $4 626 810 with $70 419 11 in taxes and a higher city mill levy this year raises the burden.
Mr I N Warp of J T Holmes Co Kansas City bought ninety two horses in the county over two weeks paying 60 to 100 dollars each. Maj Chambers US Army inspector took thirty two head for the government. The rest sixty were shipped to Kansas City for sale. Horses branded 0 8 and C showed they were inspected. Ward praised the local stock and may return as a regular buyer.
The Fairfield Woolen Mills run by Messrs. Steed and Clark produced 11 000 yards of flannel 2000 yards cassimere and jeans 65 pairs of blankets 4000 pounds of yarn and finished 400 yards of cloth for farmers with carding spinning and finishing on nearly 300 orders The looms stay busy for three weeks more before a March shutdown The mill uses about 20 000 pounds of wool and highlights its top quality flannels and extra large blankets.
Mr C A Noble will spend the winter at Eldon. Hon J W McDill was in the city last Saturday. Frank Huntzinger returned home Monday evening sick. Hon C W Slagle left to Iowa City Tuesday afternoon. Mrs C S Burkit of Centerville visits in the city for two weeks with her mother Mrs Shaffer. Hon D P Stubbs and Sam C Farmer Jr went to Chicago Tuesday evening and will return late week. M S Crawford helped escort General Grant across the state. Emery Alexander plans to winter in Colorado leaving for the springs next week. William Dullam of Dr Kings New Discovery arranged for C S Clarke & Son to sell it next year. S L James of Keokuk visited Mr Godfrey Eichorn. James was Republican elected clerk of the Lee county Democratic board last fall.
An ad notes a person who disturbed a meeting with persistent coughing should buy Dr. Warner's White Wine and Far Syrup. Hufford and Bradshaw offer the remedy for sale.
Miners press demands nationwide as coal firms restart work and pay three and a half cents per bushel. The organized miners vow railroads and capitalists will not rule them, signaling a broad response across the state. Local items note Mrs. Neal moving to Fairfield, J J McKee returning from Kansas, farmers busy with corn, and Duff Haymond's clover burn incident. Black Hawk.
Misses Gregory head to Red Rock to visit friends. Postmaster Baxter takes office. the Devil's Lake society debated Bible influence with a negative verdict. Diphtheria claims several lives in Ioka area as F F Lyons preaches at Buzzards school house and other local meetings occur.
Education is booming as Pleasant Plain Academy prospers due to efficient management and thorough training. Principal Rosenberger is well supported by Miss Green, with firms like Messner & Mathews advancing grain facilities. Dr. Smith recovers from illness and local teachers like Mr Mealey are noted for rising expertise. Anna Dora Matthews dies at age 9.
Advertises Dr King's New Discovery for throat chest and lung illnesses including consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever and hoarseness. Claims numerous permanent cures with a trial bottle offered at ten cents and a regular size one dollar. Sold by Dr C S Clarke & Son at the northwest corner of the square. Also mentions affordable watches by Freeman & Townley.
A. B. Jordan is to receive bonds for adjustment and final settlement by December 1. Ward Lamson chairs the committee. For Best White Lime and Cement, see J. W. Burnett & Co. near depot.
MONEY TO LOAN On improved farms and city property in sums of $200 and upwards at 8 9 and 10 per cent interest on from two to fifteen years time. Money furnished in from three to ten days. Loans made payable in installments to suit borrowers. C Rowntree office in Wells Garrettson’s bank. Also notice of new ready made clothing styles from Allmayer Bros. Overcoats are cheap and a large stock arriving daily.
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