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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1905
Page
9
Iowa politics veteran Way, a long-time tenth district committeeman, intends leaving the state for Minneapolis Minnesota. He will relocate his family and transfer business interests while speculation grows about a vacancy in the state central committee and potential replacements.
Guy Helm, once jailed for murder and later confined in an insane asylum, is released after decades. He returned to Independence Iowa eight miles west, where authorities say he has recovered his reason. The 15 year sentence followed a fatal shooting in Cracker's Neck during a Fremont dispute with cousins Clark and another man wounded.
Orris Wolfe and Elvin are the subject of circulating petitions in Poweshiek County seeking pardons after long rape conspiracy sentences. The petition has been signed by hundreds. letters to Governor Emins pardons secretary are on file. Attorneys Talbott and Rayburn oppose paroles. Wolfe was repeatedly sentenced after appeals. he and a co-defendant fled briefly but were later captured and jailed, then released on good behavior about two years ago. The governor now decides if they must return to prison.
Linn county grand jury returns three indictments against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway for discriminatory interurban rates between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. One charge accuses higher aggregate compensation for shorter hauls. It cites a 1905 Cedar Rapids to Elmira round trip of 1.32 versus 1 for Cedar Rapids to Iowa City, with distances 23 miles and 32 miles respectively.
Frank D. Joseph reports Delaware County schools serve 6 346 children ages 5 to 21 and 3 447 scholars ages 7 to 14. Ninety nine pupils ages 7 to 14 do not attend. Male teachers average 43 55 dollars and females 31 94 dollars. There are 145 school houses valued at 140 545 with apparatus worth 7 060 and 6 635 volumes in libraries.
Montezuma Iowa reports a potato shortage with prices up 10 to 10 cents per bushel. Spring to fall heavy rainfall packed soil hindering tuber development. Yields run 18 to 80 bushels per acre versus normal 100 to 300. Muddy fields delay digging and rotting stock. Egg and butter prices rise amid scarce markets.
Ghost sightings have terrified Lake City residents for a week ending Oct 22. Descriptions include a six foot white figure and a smaller black robed figure. Townspeople and deputies patrol streets at night but attempts to drive away the apparitions have failed.
Osceola Iowa October 22 Charles B Armstrong survived a thirty day fast living on ozone and water and is regaining health He says he is glad to be alive and thankful the starvation attempt was stopped before too late
The text compares hand work in clothing to mortar in brick work, noting it keeps material in shape. It warns that this part of tailoring is hidden and reliability rests on the maker’s reputation rather than transparency.
The Iowa Supreme Court declines to rule on peddlers license legality until a clear record shows a violation. Sharon town appealed a district court decision favoring itinerant seller W A Smith art who worked house to house selling tea coffee and related items.
John Edger a wealthy New London area farmer died at his home after a week of illness. Born in Cumberland England he leaves a son William and wife Vashti plus thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services set for October 23 at the Mt Pleasant Christian church with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
S S Convention ends at Salem Iowa with the final session. Mrs Seymour of New London was expected to speak on The Home Department but illness or absence led Mr Blue and others to give short talks. County reports were read and a brief business meeting held. A D Andrews of New London was elected president with W H Collins of Sa- assisting.
Creston Iowa October 21 after three days of witness examinations both state and defense rested in Clyde Dunning case Judge Evans rulings point toward probable acquittal when the case goes to the jury Monday Mount Ayr residents stay in Creston for the verdict Jurors will be sequestered over Sunday under court bailiffs
Muscatine Iowa October 20 John Blake a well known farmer of Letts hanged himself early this morning in the summer kitchen after suffering paralysis and increasing melancholy. His wife found him before dawn and his three children are left to mourn. The funeral will be held Sunday at Cedar Bethel church with interment there. The family has deep sympathy in their affliction.
Patrick Ryan longtime Iowa county pioneer died from an apoplectic stroke suffered the previous morning. He left to do chores and did not return to dinner. Neighbor Henry Burns helped his search and found him unconscious in a secluded yard. he died shortly after.
About two inches of snow fell in Cresco on Oct 20 and the area looked wintry. Farmers have dug only a small portion of potatoes though prices stay around 50 cents a bushel. A big freeze could damage the potato harvest in this section.
Muscatine Iowa October 22 reports a second natural gas well nearby flowing gas strongly, with a third well planned a half mile away this week. If successful, parties will import pipe and bring gas to Muscatine, signaling a steady flow may have been discovered.
Adam Jackson of Tipton Indiana dies suddenly during his sister in law Mrs Joseph Wagner golden wedding anniversary visit at Letts Iowa. Cause thought heart disease. Remains to be shipped to Indiana for burial.
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