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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1905
Page
9
A fragment discusses The NeW Il? WINKOP STINGS and a clothing maker H. S. & M. that produce men’s apparel, with notes on style and wear. The text is incomplete but centers on a local clothing business and its offerings.
A local shop advertises a wide range of clothing including suits and trousers made to order. They offer items from a child’s suit to adult sizes up to 50 and promise stock in every kind of clothing.
One hundred forty rural phone lines from three counties meet in Marion to sue the Iowa Executive Council over the council’s assessment, pledging to join Linn Cedar and Jones counties in the legal fight and hire top legal talent for the case.
In Winfield Iowa Sept 1 a six year old son of Otto J Nelson died suddenly this forenoon after vomiting began yesterday noon. He had eaten nearly unripe grapes, believed to be the cause. The funeral is set for 3 PM tomorrow at the Methodist church with Rev Scoles in charge, assisted by Rev Robinson from Mt Union due to injuries last week.
In Bloomfield Iowa on September 1 the Bloomfield Democrat weekly paper ends its Democratic ownership as R G Hardy sells his stake to Gaines who will continue publication. The youthful editor, recently out of college, leaves due to health, wishing subscribers farewell and noting the paper’s rise under his leadership.
Newton residents learn Homer Pryor of Newton died in his Moline Illinois home. The body, badly decomposed, was discovered after about two weeks with the cause of death not stated. Pryor, a plumber, was about 25 and leaves sorrowing relatives amid the mystery.
Des Moines Iowa September 1 1904 Hartwick farmer Fred McCulloch won $50 for best ear of corn statewide. The competition drew many entrants and strong interest. Archie Nims Emerson and John T Mason Valley Junction won top prizes in ten ear categories with Yellow seed corn and White seed corn division winners named.
In Davenport Iowa a month after a major blaze Hinrichs Crockery building walls collapsed in a storm. Hanssens Hardware and Richters Fur were crushed with an estimated loss of 40000 to 50000 dollars. No tornado insurance covered the damage.
Des Moines reports the 1930 Iowa State Fair closing with record attendance near 195000 up from 125000 last year. Cash receipts about 75000, surplus above 20000 expected, and plans for a larger fireproof amphitheatre and a 60000 swine barn. Herefords dominate cattle displays, with many exhibitors from outside Iowa and premiums listed for southern Iowa stock men.
A Rome Iowa couple found money and jewelry valued at about 50 dollars stolen from their home while they were away. A suspect named Doke, held on a prior burglary charge, gave a false name and had a watch matching the recovered money. He will be bound over to the October grand jury.
Kermit Roosevelt son of the president traveled by Burlington route from Omaha to Burlington and found the car crowded. An elderly couple could not secure a berth so Roosevelt swapped places with them taking the upper berth himself. The couple learned of his act the next day and were grateful.
Mrs Anna Williams of Clinton sues Edward Graesle a city pipe man for 10000 damages alleging breach of promise after twelve years of courting five visits weekly and a verbal betrothal made December 25 1899 with him deferring marriage and ending visits last January seeking verdict.
William Koobs of Grundy Center, who killed his wife with a hammer last spring, was declared to be regaining health at Independence hospital. Once a raging maniac, he now shows improved mind and body and may soon be released, recalling nothing of the fatal morning.
A man haunted by remorse and regret experiences deep sorrow and anguish, with his nights and days consumed by remorseful thoughts as he ages quickly. The text portrays the emotional toll on his psyche and vitality.
Chariton Iowa September 1 Rev Bradley a colored preacher attempted to kill two of his stepsons George and Albert Thompson aged 20 and 17 He attacked with a large pocket knife wounding Albert shoulder and a severe gash near the heart George A rib spared him Bradley was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder and jailed The case recalls his past hoax claiming seven sets of twins and a visit by a missing pair his tale unraveled by reporters
In Centerville a mother riding with her three month old baby was thrown from a spring seat when the wagon jolted. The child suffered a severe skull disarticulation described as telescoped, but the infant showed favorable signs after Dr. Huston treated the injuries. Mrs Whittaker sustained a leg injury and both were taken to Max Graham's home for care.
George Mannagh a farmer near Iowa City was found dead by his young daughters early today. Police say domestic troubles had driven him to willful suicide after he eluded watchers last night and used a clothes line to hang himself in the corn crib.
Des Moines reports suggest Iowa may see the first killing frost in the next two weeks if this month mirrors 1879. Records show Sept 12 brought a killing frost then, with Oct 8 as the average last. September history includes a 99 degree high on Sept 5, 1899 and a low on Sept 30 1899, with 2.99 inches of rainfall on average.
Friday morning Claude Hensley of Van West was run over by a freight engine. It cut off his right hand and left leg and broke his right leg. His father was the train conductor. The boy, delivering lunch to his father, failed to hear the approaching engine. the engineer did not see him until too late. The boy was dragged twenty five feet and will be crippled for life.
At the twentieth annual convention of the Iowa Christian Endeavor union in Newton Rev. A E Kepford of Ida Grove was voted a salary of 1200 dollars to devote full time as field secretary. Des Moines was chosen as the 1906 meeting place.
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