Iowa Old Press

The Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa
Thursday, Jan 1, 1880

THE YEAR 1879
Epitome of Events Transpiring in Fairfield and Vicinity During the Year Compiled for the Benefit of the "Tribune" Readers

JANUARY
     1st- Excellent sleighing; the young men celebrate the day by calling their lady friends; inmates of the county jail, Good Brothers, J.W. Gregg, James Blair alias St. Clair, Devoe Wright and Charlie Woods; New Year's tree for the colored children at Jordan's Hall...4th-Residence of Charlie Dole, three and one-half miles north of town destroyed by fire; mercury 20 degrees below zero; John Gregg taken to jail. 6th- Circuit Court convened, Judge L.C. Blanchard presiding; death of Dr. L. Hurst, formerly of Fairfield, at Parsons, Kansas; John Dillon, the comedian, at the opera house; M.S. Crawford, clerk of district and circuit courts succeeded by A.W. Jaques and John A. Montgomery, recorder, by Robert Stephenson; Union school opens; meeting of the board of supervisors...8th- Ratcliff & McCoy form a partnership; five logging teams ran away, nine miles north of town and Abraham Weggant and Levi Gantz were severely injured; remains of Dr. L. Hurst buried in this city with Masonic honors...11th-storeroom of Henry Kromlimer burned at Glasgow; tramps numerous about the city; burglar wounded while trying to rob J.W. Burnetts' store...13th-House of Wm. Richardson, two and a half miles west of the city, destroyed by fire...17th-Farm house of Widow Gardner burned and three of the children's hands and feet frozen; death of Mrs. Sarah Lyons...20th-St. Mary's convent opens with sixty-five scholars; death of Mary J. Shaffer...21st- Gen. J.S. Hart of Waterloo, Wis., visiting old friends in the city...22nd- Donation for Rev. H.W. Thiele, of the Baptist church...24th- Serenading by Parson's College band...29th- Tommie Higgins loses his finger while coasting...28th- January thaw...29- Helen Potter at opera house.

FEBRUARY
     1st- Death of Mrs. A.W. Jaques...3rd- John Harse, school teacher at Libertyville, tried for assault on a son of S.P. Albright, verdict of not guilty; Wm. G. Beck leaves for Montana...5th- Death of Mrs. J. De Galleford...7th- Announcement of the re-appointment of postmaster Burgess...8th- A son of J.B. McCoy wounded by the accidental discharge of a pistol; Hon. James F. Wilson leaves for Washington...16th- Ed. Wilkins of this city, robbed of $60 in Charlton...18th- Sixth annual ball of colored barbers at Wells' Hall...19th- Fred Reed leaves for the west; teachers convention; concert by Parsons College band at Presbyterian church...21st- Annual meeting of the Blue Ribbon club, W. T. Burgess made president...25th-Blinding snow storm...26th- Death of Dr. J.C. Ware.

MARCH
     1st- Stormy weather; THE TRIBUNE purchased by its present proprietor...3d- City election, D.R. McCrackin elected mayor; district court opens, Judge J.C. Cook presiding...4th- First meeting of the Old Settlers of Jefferson county...5th- Mr. J.T. Sheward adopts the cash system...6th- Asa Scott's boot and shoe store broken open, no loss...7th- A careless boy throws a stone and hits Miss Cora Thompson, a pupil of Parsons College, in the face...9th- Wm. Young, two and a half miles east of town, has a fine mare stolen...10th- Judge Cook speaks to the Blue Ribbon club; W.E. Thompson and S.J. Chester re-elected school directors; Congressman M.A. McCold leaves to attend the extra session...12th- Ground free from frost...15th- Sheriff's team runs away and one of the horses is killed...19th- Winter term at Parsons College closes; Sheriff Hughes secures Harry Arnold at St. Louis and brings him "home"...21st- Pedestrian contest at Wells' Hall, Burgess the winner; Odd Fellows celebrate Washington's birthday with a supper and sociable at Wells' Hall...26th- Rev. Rathburn "exposes" secret societies at wells' Hall; the store of C.C. Risk at Libertyville, broken open, loss small...27th- The jail has only one inmate; Old Settlers again meet...28th- Mr. Rigby catches a queer fish in Cedar; incipient fire in the residence of Daniel Young; Mrs. Gover and daughter experience a runaway and are severely injured...31st- James Barber killed in a coal mine at Perlee.

APRIL
     1st- Rough weather; Biddy Hogan falls and breaks a hip bone...5th- A gentleman from the country walks off with a piece of J.W. Quillen's good, afterwards, "pays up"...6th- Annual meeting of the bible society...8th- Messrs. J. J. And W.W. Welday leave for Leadville...10th- Dr. Craig lectures to the Presbyterians...11th- The debating club at Culbertson school house says the Chinese "must go"....14th- Miss Minnie Switzer, 13 years old, dies of diphtheria...17th- North Prairie Amateurs at Wells' Hall; Gymnasium Association organized...22d- Jefferson Guards make Lieut Daggett captain...23d- Fairfield post office robbed of $200...24th- Hutchinson Family at the Methodist church; Ft. Madison & Northwestern railway under consideration...26th- Reception given to Mr. Al Hilbert and bride...28th- Slight frost.

MAY
     1st- Health of the city good; weather excellent; Board of Supervisors decide not to build an insane asylum; Jefferson Guards target shooting; Camilla Urso at Opera House...2d- S.A. Dravo admitted to the bar...3rd- Democratic county convention...7th- Negro exodus from Fairfield to Kansas...13th- Refreshing shower...14th- Kendall closes a four nights' engagement at the Opera House...24th- Wm. Bonnett's house, across Cedar, struck by lightning...25th- Farwell sermon by Rev. Theile at Baptist church...28th- Death of Wm. Paine...29th- Open air picnic by the Presbyterian church; Dr. N. Steele left for Beloit, Kansas; closing of public schools; republican county convention...30th- Decoration of soldiers' graves.

JUNE
     4th- Death of Edith Lowell...7th- Monatrey's elevator destroyed by fire, loss about $15,000, insurance $10,000...10th- Attempted robbery of David & Beck's store...11th- Strawberry festival by Jefferson Guards; death of Edward Zimmerman...12th- Camp meeting of the Adventists opens at Slagle & Acheson's grove...17th- Fourth year of Parsons College closes...19th- Revival meetings begin in the M.E. church; death of Ella Dickson...22d- Mrs. Maggie Jordan's house robbed of $250 in jewelry...24th- Legion of Honor organized in this city...25th- Night of total darkness...27th- Homer Cope at Opera House...28th- Death of Thomas Hughes.

JULY
     2nd- Mercury 92 above zero...4th- Glorious celebration of Independence; Mason Still caught in Birmingham by deputy Chester; Carl J. Anderson killed by the cars at Glendale...5th- Big fire in Eldon...12th- Rev. Mr. Dwight's initial sermon at the Congregational church...28th- Sixth session of the Jefferson county Normal Institute opens.

AUGUST
     2nd- A.G. Scranton resigns and J.M. Bechtel becomes station agent for the C.B. & Q. in this city...4th- Fire breaks out in Wilson's block, slight damage...7th- Potato bugs quite "too numerous" in the city...9th- Death of Laura Crane...13th- Death of Rev. Jno. Armstrong, president of the Parsons College...14th- Sixteen converts to the M.E. church, baptised in the Des Moines river; Charlie Galliher departs from the Gantz House taking all the cash he could lay hands on...19th- Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Mohr entertain friends.

SEPTEMBER
     1st- Fall term of school opens...17th- Executive committee of Old Settlers meet in M.S. Crawford's office...23d- Diphtheria alarm...24th- The residence of Wm. Woodside burglarized of several thousand dollars worth of notes; residence of C.S. Chaffer entered by burglars and $100 of silverware and household articles taken...24th- Twenty-five members of Rebecca Lodge visit the Lodge in Eldon...26th- Bold robbery of R.W. Carnes in the street, only $8 secured...30th- Rev. D.R. Dungan, prohibition candidate for governor, speaks in the city.

OCTOBER
     1st- Fall hop of the Twelve O'Clock club; reunion of the Vaught family near Libertyville...10th- Ward Lamsen buys the London Works for $4,800...14th- Election of state and county officers...17th- Death of Mr. William McComb...22d- Runaway, in which Mrs. J.G. Braden is very seriously injured...23d- The ladies of the Presbyterian church give a supper...26th- J.C. Mull of this city, killed in a railroad smash-up at Atchison, Kansas...27th- Residence of Mrs. McCrackin robbed of two watches and five dollars in money...31st- John Dillon at Opera House.

NOVEMBER
     1st- Mr. J.N. Ward completes the purchase of ninety-two horses in this vicinity...3d- Grant goes through the city; James K. Applebee at opera house...5th- Mr. F.D. Abbott leaves for Omaha...8th- Rain at last...15th- Mr. and Mrs. Leggett entertain a large number of friends...26th- Two little boys of Mr. James Craine run away, and found in Perlee at midnight...27th- Thanksgiving services at Presbyterian and Congregational churches.

DECEMBER
     1st- Mrs. Ed. Andrews commits suicide at the Davis House; several persons join the Christian church...2d- Death of Mrs. W.R. Wells...3d- Mr. Jas. Mendenhall and family go to Penna. to reside...4th- Mud, mud, mud; death of Mr. Sam'l Ristine...6th- Attempted burglary at residence of C.W. Gage...14th- $800 stolen from Kennefic's saloon...15th- Death of Emery Alexander; Congressman McCold reaches home from Washington...24th- Death of Mrs. Jeddy Mount; Jefferson Guards' Fair opens.

LICENSES TO MARRY FOR DECEMBER-
The following is a list of the marriage licenses issued by Clerk Jaques for the month of December:

Noble Elder and Margaret Ivens
Wm. C. Beach and Ida G. Morrison
David Snider and Maria Wisecarver
Henry P. Lawrence and Mary E. Forsyth
Thomas F. Gregg and Mary A. Long
Thomas Mitchell and Clara Coykendall
Simpson J. Chester and Elizabeth McKenney
J.E. Williams and Malissa Sutton
Victor Anderson and Nancy V. Lawson
Robert Brown and Luella Smith
Lewis Dutwiler and Mary Ann Echenbarger
J.S. Ferguson and Flora A. Porterfield
Curtis Houghton and Francis Brooks
Walter S. Campbell and Isa Frisbe
R.C. Pickerel and Elizabeth Miller
Jacob Haney and Nancy Pierson
Lewis F. Scott and Mary J. Pope
Wilkinson Hadley and Lizzie D. Stone
John A. Steele and Malinda O. Widger
J.A. Fairchild and Anna Taylor
Peter Borkgerner and Annie Erickson
W.J. Kirkhart and Maggie Johnson
B.F. Trent and Caroline Sappenfield
John Howell and Penina Gregory
C.W. Ackley and Martha Snook
Wm. H. Whitham and Matilda Stone
Louis Schlief and Lizzie Wilson
Isaac Scott and Sarah E. Newton
Wm. S. Cooke and Mattie Shoulz.
J.M. Pollock and Eliza J. Gillett
J.C. Barger and Emiline Trowbridge
A. Nelson and Tilda Carlson
William Turnbull and Mary Barnes
John N. Hopkirk and Christine Danielson
William E. Edward and Harriet Hawthorne.
Milo Stanton and Jesse Trump.

DOTS AND DASHES

     Ice on the Culbertson pond is twenty inches thick.
     On Monday morning some sneak thief stole and overcoat and a pair of overshoes at the McDonald House.
     Mrs. McCrackin's residence on Burlington street was robbed of some clothing, etc., last Sunday night.
     In an accident on the C.B. & Q. Friday night, Lon Wilkins of this city was severely cut in the face and received a number of other painful bruises.
     The total cost to each member of the A.O.U.W. Order in this state for the past year has been twelve dollars. Pretty cheap for an insurance benefit of $2,000 in case of death.
     The residence of Guylan Beatty in the northeast part of the city was entered by burglars on Sunday night, and a pair of boots, rubber overcoat, some other clothing and a quantity of provisions were taken.
     Mr. C.F. K. Wilson, inventor of the Champion Washer, has secured Robert Dixon as agent for Jefferson county. Mr. Wilson has contracted with Mr. Zimmerman of this city to build all his machines.
     Mrs. Mary Craine, of this city, met with quite an accident Monday, falling and breaking her left arm. It will probably keep her confined to the house for a month or six weeks. Dr. Mohr is attending her.
     At the meeting of the school board Saturday night, the resignation of Miss Farmer was accepted and Miss Hattie Tomy was selected to fill her place. Miss Tomy has a number of year's experience and is said to be well qualified to fill the position.
     C.L. Galliher, the man who was brought back from Red Oak recently for the burglary at the Gantz House some time ago, was up before Justice Crawford Monday afternoon to have his preliminary examination. Examination was waived and he was bound over in the sum of $100. Not being able to furnish bail he went to board with Sheriff Hughes.
     Among the social gatherings, both large and small, which have occurred during the holidays, none were more enjoyable than that at the residence of Mr. John A Spielman, last Friday night. The young folks took possession of the up stairs leaving the older ones for the lower rooms, and an exceedingly pleasant time was had all around.
     There was a narrow escape from fire at the residence of Mrs. Stribling, on First North street Christmas day. A clinker was removed from the stove and thrown into the yard, and some time after, while Mrs. S. was absent, a passer-by discovered fire running about promiscuously in the yard. The fact was made known and it was extinguished before reaching the building.
     Sunday morning, Dec. 21st, 1879, occurred the death of little Anna Woollums, aged nine years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Woollums, who live near Richland. She was taken sick at school, but no alarm was felt until within three days previous to her death, when she was taken worse, and soon becoming unconscious, remained in that condition until death relieved her.
     On the morning of the 22nd, a week ago last Monday, the residence of Mrs. Jane Wiley, situated in Cedar township, near the Van Buren county line, was burned to the ground. The fire originated from an ash barrel which stood on the porch. The household goods were saved, but a small quantity of grain, about fifty bushels in all, were destroyed. Loss about $200; no insurance.

     CARDS have been received in Fairfield announcing the marriage of Mr. F. W. Lehmann and Miss Minora Stark. Mr. Lehmann is one of the most able young lawyers in the state, with a robust intellect and a natural eloquence that is rarely equaled. His bride, Miss Stark, has long been considered in Des Moines as one of the brightest and keenest of her sex, with a rare fund of knowledge and a most vivacious spirit.

     The family of Ken Waters has suffered a great loss in the past week, two of the children, the little boys, having died from that dread scourge, diphtheria. The first was Frank Fernando, five years, eight months and seventeen days old, his death occurring last Friday evening. The little fellow had been sick but six days and during that time every attention and the best of medical skills was bestowed upon him. In spite of everything he continued to grow worse and expired as stated above on Friday. The other children, a little boy and a little girl, were taken soon afterwards and Tuesday night about midnight the eldest of these, James, also passed away. He was between three and four years old. Mr. Water s and his wife have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. It is a great loss to lose one child; to lose two within so short a time is sadder than words can tell.

     The invitations have been out several days for the marriage in Indianola, at 7:30 o'clock this (Thursday) evening, of Mr. Geo. W. Ball and Miss Estelle Dott E. Walter. Fairfield takes a special interest in this wedding because it unites two worthy young people both of whom have relatives here. Mr. Ball is a son of Mr. Smith Ball, this county, and lived here for years. He is a young gentleman whose ability, amiability and excellent good sense, has made him friends wherever he has gone. A graduate of the university, he went from Iowa City to Des Moines where he began the practice of law, but after remaining there just long enough to become well known he removed to Iowa City where he is now located and has a good practice. Miss Walter, who to-night will become his bride, is a relative of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Tomey this city, and is a young lady of more than ordinary brightness, vivacity, and worth. Their friends everywhere will join in wishing them happiness.

     CLOSE OF THE GUARDS' FAIR- The Fair by the Jefferson Guards in Semon's Opera House came to a successful close last evening. The hall was very tastefully decorated, and nothing was left undone by the Guards to make the Fair a place of enjoyment to the visitors. The attendance has been large, and the receipts fully as great as last year. On Monday evening the wonderful zoological specimen was awarded to Mr. O.L. Hackett, as the most popular young man in the city of Fairfield! Ida Brown won the wax doll, having received the highest number of votes as little Miss in the city. On Tuesday evening, Mrs. J.E. Wilson obtained the set of furs, and the kaleidoscope was secured by Will Nestlehouse; each having obtained the greater number of votes as the most popular married lady, and most popular boy, respectively.
     Last evening there was a very large attendance and a lively contest was had over the prizes. An auction sale of everything left in the hall, conducted by Mr. O.L. Hackett, took place, and the odds and ends were generally disposed of. The best of order prevailed from first to last and the Guards are to be congratulated on so happy a termination of the Fair, financially and as an event of much pleasure to the Guards and their many visitors. The Fairfield orchestra furnished appropriate music on each evening.
     This evening a Grand Charity Ball will be given in the same place, under the management of the Guards, the proceeds to be devoted to the poor of the city. This is a very worthy object, and there ought to be a general turn-out by the young folks. Music will be furnished by the Fairfield orchestra. Tickets $1.00.

     By notice in another part of this paper it will be seen that the firm of King & Lowell has dissolved, and that in the future the practice here will be attended to by Dr. King. Dr. Lowell has decided to go to Nevada, Story county, and will leave in a few days. Fairfield will regret to lose him. He is not only and excellent physician, but he is a most amiable gentleman.

     BLUE RIBBON- The meeting of the Club on Monday evening was only fairly attended. A miscellaneous program was carried out. Speeches were made by Hon. J.F. Wilson, Rev. Carson Reed, Rev. Mr. Kerr, and by Brothers Elliott, Knight, Williams, Booth, Tomy, and others. The Club believes the time has come when another and a firmer step should be taken, and greater energy put forth for the temperance cause. Excellent music was furnished by the choir of the M.E. church. An effort will be made to have Hon. A. C. Dodge address the next meeting.

PERSONAL
-James Eckert, jr. came home from Moline last Wednesday evening for a two weeks' visit.
-Henry Spielman came home for a day or two last week and returned Monday morning to Carthage, Ill.
-Mr. J.P.C. Poulton, of the Cheyenne Daily Sun, is in the city and will remain ten days or so, visiting his family.
-Mrs. J.Q. Thompson, Chequest, Van Buren county, is trying to have a pleasant new Year's season in this city with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Jas. Thompson.
-Miss Lulu Stubbs, of Richmond, Ind., came home with Hon. D.P. Stubbs, the first of the week, and will spend the winter here.

W.C. Lewis
     Is receiving and has on hand a large stock of all kinds of Leather, Saddlery, Hardware and Shoe and Harness Makers, Findings, generally, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Blankets and Robes of all kinds. Also, Carriage Tops ready to put to any apring wagon or buggy, all of which will be sold at the lowest cash prices.

CALVIN SNOOK
Physician and Surgeon
In office formerly occupied by Dr. N. Steele. Calls promptly attended to at all hours.

DR. WM. BROWNFIELD
Physician and Surgeon
Office, one block east of railroad crossing.
ELDON, IOWA

HERMANN KRUEGER,
Dealer in Rags, Iron
And all kinds of Paper Stock.
Hides, Tallow, Bones, Etc. bought at market prices.
FAIRFIELD, IOWA

Fresh Meat Market.
ROBERT KAESTNER
Respectfully solicits public attention to his Meat Market on 1st West street, opposite Wilking & Tilson's livery stable. He will keep on hand in season
Fresh Beef, Pork, Mutton, and Veal
Together with Lard, Sausage, Corned Beef, and Pickled Pork. Meats as good as the best, and prices as low as the lowest. Call and see.

Now is the Time,
And BRIGHAM'S is the place
To Secure a Good Bargain in
HARNESS AND SADDLES,
And everything usually found in a first class Harness Shop. I keep a full assortment of goods from which to select. I warrant all my work. Call and see me at Howell's old stand southwest corner of the square, Fairfield, Iowa.
Dec. 11, 1879.

MARBLE AND GRANITE.
Furnished by W.H. Davis in best style and at lowest living prices. Will trade Marble for wood and coal.

DOTS AND DASHES

     A woman of this town who has been under Sheriff Hughes' care at the jail, made her escape last Sunday night and has thus far eluded capture. She was arrested in Gowan's saloon several weeks ago.
     The Board of Supervisors convened Monday and Mr. Chidister was sworn in, as the successor to Thomas Charles. It will be in session every day this week and probably several days next.
     Miss Fanny Beck entertained twenty-five or thirty of her friends last Friday evening at one of the most pleasant little gatherings of the holidays. It was given in honor of Misses Bessie Arnold and Nina White.
     Hon. M.A. McCoid desires all those interested in grape culture to send him their names at Washington, D.C., and he will have forwarded to them a number of choice grape cuttings from the patent office department.
     A cherub has come into the home of D.W. Inghram-a bright-eyed little girl making its appearance there last Sunday night, and Doc has been one of the most happy of mortals ever since. Bob will still be his paper carrier.
     A letter from Charles Forbes, manager of Forbes' Popular Dramatic Company, will present the great drama of "Black Diamonds' at the opera house in this city on Monday evening, January 26th, and that a matinee will be given in the afternoon of the same day at which "Uncle Tom's Cabin" will be presented. The press speaks in high praise of this Company and a good entertainment will be expected.
     By the new arrangement now in effect the C.R.I. & P.R.R. Co. sends passenger and freight trains direct to Kansas City without change, thereby obviating the great inconvenience heretofore experienced of transfer at Beverly. By this arrangement this road is able to give passengers the choice of three routes to points on the trunk lines to Colorado, viz; by the way of Atchison, Leavenworth, or Kansas City.
     Hugh Alexander had a terrible time of it going over the mountains on his way back to Lake City. He was the only passenger in the coach from Alamosa to Del Norte and they were caught in  a blinding wind and snow storm. The driver was a new one, the team became lost and the experience was a frightful one, wandering about on the mountains. From Del Norte to Lake City it was little better. The drifts were so high that they were nine hours going four miles, the drifting snow having to be shoveled almost all the way. Hugh writes home that his trip over the mountains this time was such a one as he hopes never to have to endure again.

THE LEGAL HOPPER.
     The January term of the Circuit Court for Jefferson county convened in Harmony court house in this city last Monday afternoon. The officers of the court are L.C. Blanchard, Judge; A.W. Jaques, Clerk; S.J. Chester, Sheriff; Oscar Herring, Deputy. The following is a list of the petit jurors: W.K. Alexander, E.P. Mowery, R.F. Collins, David Hodge, J.D. Davis, Wm. Hollenbeck, S.C. Peebler, Levi Howard, John Blsos, David Hopkirk, Geo. W. Phelps, George C. Fry, Reuben Toothaker, D.M. Atler, Ralph Summers, J. Turnham, T.M. Rider, Albert Erickson, J.L. Pierce, R.C. Sands, T.Y. Lynch, Newton Williams, J. Swartz, and J. Chezum. On Monday and Tuesday, the first two days of the session, proceedings were harmonious and cases were rapidly disposed of. The probate business, of which there was a large amount, is of little interest to the general public, and we give only the rulings in the law cases, which were as follows:
     FIRST DAY.
     Richardson vs. Richardson; note. Continued.
     McCartie vs. McCartie; divorce. Settled and costs paid.
     Adam vs. Walkup, et al; foreclosure on mortgage. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
     Church vs. Slater; note. Settled and costs paid.
     Beck vs. Famulener, et al; note. Settled and costs paid.
     Croy vs Brewer, et al; bond. Continued generally.
     Kinght vs Henderson; note. Continued generally.
     Smith vs Parker; appeal from justice of peace. Settled and costs paid.
     Graber vs Benedict, et al; equity. Continued.
     Sullivan vs Clark, et al; note. Settled and costs paid.
     Burkhart vs Ball, et ux; recovery. Dismissed as to Mary Ball.
     Chandler receiver, &c. vs Samuel C. Farmer, Jr; on stock. Defendant permitted to withdraw and file demurrer.
     Droz vs Snook; appeal from justice of peace. Settled and costs paid.
     Spielman vs Zimmerman; equity. Settled and costs paid.
     Union Furniture Co vs Evans; attachment. Motion for change of place of trial to Des Moines county overruled. Judgment for plaintiffs for $372.80.
     Thompson vs Evans; attachment. Continued for service.
     Ray vs Dahlman; note. Continued for service.
     Palmer vs Gamble; equity. Continued for service.
     Cooper & Hammon vs. Evans; note. Continued for service.

SECOND DAY.
     Mills vs Lawson, et al; partition. Report of sale approved. Continued.
     Wheeler & Wilson Mfg Co vs Phillips, et al; note. Judgment for plaintiffs for cost.
     Parish vs City of Fairfield; damages. Stricken from the docket.
     Lamson vs Louden et al; mechanic's lien. Default of defendants and judgment.
     Jacob Alter, administrator vs Unkrich, et al; foreclosure. Continued generally.
     Lunday vs John de Galleford & Co; note. Default and judgment.
     Coffin vs Dougherty; partition. Sale approved and deed ordered to be made.
     Dixon vs Dixon, et al; partition. Referee's report approved.
     Winchester Partridge Mf'g Co. vs Wilder, et al; foreclosure. Default of Defendants and judgment.
     Shea vs Fry; appeal. Motion for change of venue to district court sustained.
     Washington vs Washington; divorce. Default of defendant and judgment.
     Umphrey vs Umphrey; divorce. Default of defendant and judgment.
     Burbage vs Walker, et al; foreclosure on mortgage. Default of defendants and judgment.
     F.W. Menke & Co vs Wilson; foreclosure. Motion for security for costs sustained.
     Chandler vs William S Lynch, administrator; foreclosure on mortgage. Default of defendant and judgment.
     Sears vs Caldwell; note. Default of defendant and judgment.
     Overholser vs Maxwell; note. Default of defendant and judgment.
     Donahue, McCosh & Co vs Maskell & Leeds; account. Default of defendant and judgment.
     Hoops vs Hudgell; note. Default and judgment.
     Thomas Humphrey, administrator vs Henshaw; note. Default of defendant and judgment.
     Sam'l. C Farmer & Sons vs Simmons et al; equity. Default of defendants and judgment.
     Galliher vs Ramsay et al; note. Default of defendants and judgment.
     Jaques vs Duke; note. Motion to substitute H.R. Duke as plaintiff sustained.

FORMER COUNTY OFFICERS
     Seven new officers, elected last fall, began their official duties for Jefferson county on Monday. These were the Auditor, Treasurer, Sheriff, Member of the Board, County Superintendent, Coroner and Surveyor. It occurred to THE TRIBUNE that a short sketch naming the gentlemen who formerly held these offices telling whether or not they were yet living, and if so, where, would be of interest to our older readers, at least, and so we have taken the trouble to collect the following information:
     In the first place the office of Auditor will be taken up, from which MR. S.M. Boling, one of the best the country has ever had, retires and to which Mr. J.E. Williams, of Batavia succeeds, with Frank Light as deputy. The act creating this office is of recent date, having been passed by the legislature in 1868. It went into effect on the first Monday in January, 1869, and its first occupant was Thomas Morgan, who had been elected probate judge. By the provision of the act creating the offices of auditor, that of probate judge was abolished, and the officers acting in that capacity were authorized to act as auditors until 1870, one year. Mr. Morgan was succeeded by D.H. Miller, who went two terms, his time expiring in January, 1874. In the fall of 1873, however, on the 15th day of November, he went to Red Oak, and Mr. Boling, who had been elected at the October election previous, was practically the auditor for the remainder of the year, and came into office by his own election the first of January, 1874. Mr. B. has served three terms. So Jefferson county has had, from first to last, four auditors, one appointed and three elected. They are all living. Judge Morgan resides in this city; D.B. Miller is practicing law in Red Oak; S.M. Boling is getting ready to represent the county in the state legislature and Mr. Williams is head over heels in business with the Board of Supervisors.
     The office of Treasurer comes next. In this department of the county government, Mr. S.K. West, who has made a pains-taking, efficient, and every way worthy official, is his own successor, and Mr. James Eckert will continue as his deputy. The first treasurer was John W. Sullivan, elected on the first Monday of April, 1839. He is dead. The others who have held the office, in regular order, are Willis C. Stone, J.T. Moberly, J. Ratliff, Greenup Smith, Jesse Woolard, Anson Ford, Samuel H. Bradley, H.P. Warren, F.B. Shamp, Robert Brown, Joseph A McKemey, Geo. W. Pancost, Wm. S. Moore, L.P. Vance, Ira G. Rhodes, L.P. Vance again, S.K. West and now Mr. West again. Of these, Dr. Moberly, Ratliff and Smith are dead; Jesse Woolard is a farmer in Keokuk county; Ford died in Montana; Bradley lives in Colorado; Warren lives in Council Bluffs; Shamp died in California; Brown died in this county; McKemey still lives in this city; Pancoast died in office; the remainder of his term was filed out by W.S. Moore, was afterwards elected for a full term and now lives in Des Moines; Vance is in Jewel Centre, Kan; Rhoads lives in this county; [can't read next line under black marks].
     The office of Sheriff was made vacant this year by J.M. Hughes, who is succeeded by S.J. Chester, with Oscare Herring for deputy. The first man to hold this office was Frederick Lyon who filled the office by appointment until the April election of 1839 when James L. Scott was elected. The incumbents since then, following Mr. Scott, have been James T. Hardin, John Shields, Samuel S. Walker, G.M. Chilcott, Jesse Long, Geo. Shriner, James A. Galliher, James A. Cunningham, Jacob S. Gantz, James S.Beck, J.M. Hughes and S.J. Chester. Mr Lyon, and old man, is now living in the northern part of the county; Scott is living in Polk county; Shields died in Illinois; Walker lives in Lucas county; Chillicott lives in Colorado; Jesse Long died in office; he was succeeded by Geo. Shriner, who filled his unexpired term, was elected at the next election, and still lives in Fairfield; Galliher, who made one of the sheriffs to be remembered on account of his efficiency, lives on his farm near this city. At one time it is said the he lacked but one of having caught half of all the criminals in the Ft. Madison penitentiary. Robb, who succeeded him, is dead. It was during his term that Gepheart was taken out of jail by a mob, on the 5th of July, 1860, and taken three miles north of town and hung, his crime having been the murder of a woman and two children. Cunningham, who succeeded Robb, died here two years ago; Gantz keeps the Gantz House; Beck still lives here; Hughes will remain and take an active part in the management of the 'bus business.  Those who served two terms were Walker, Robb, Gantz, Beck and Hughes.
     The new member of the Board is Mr. William Chidester, who succeeds Thomas Charles. From 1839 to 1851 our county government was managed by a Board of Commissioners from 1851 to 1870 the County Board consisted of a Supervisor from each township. In 1870 the system was changed  to its present form, there being three members, one elected every three years. Mr. Charles' predecessor was Thomas Pollock, who is living in Des Moines township.
     The former county Surveyors have been John Ross, dead; D. Switzer, dead; S. Whitmore, dead; R.H. Greenland, dead; Samuel Jacobs, living in Hamburgh, Iowa; Jno. Snook, living in this county; A.R. Fulton, living in Des Moines; H.R. Skinner, living in California; A.R. Fulton again; Isaac H. Crumley, living in this county and the present incumbent, Charles J. Reed, who is his own successor.
     The County Superintendents have been Reed Wilkinson, Robert S. Hughes, S. V. Sampson, David Heron, J.N. Edwards, W.H. McCrackin, T.A. Robb, McKemey Robinson and John Grinstead, who is the present Superintendent and...[rest of article not copied.]

     The total receipts from all sources at the Guard' recent Fair at the opera house amounted to $437.50; and the expenses were $389.00 The boys have paid all their bills, and everything has been settled to the satisfaction of everybody. The voting was for satin upholstered chair was very spirited last evening, 1,068 votes having been cast for Miss Cora Stubbs and 1,133 for Miss Anna Farmer. Each of them had many friends and admirers, but Miss Farmer was finally successful, and the chair was awarded to her. The picture of Gen. Grant was voted to Frank Greene, but Frank told the boys that Grant was not the kind of a hero he worshipped and so he presented it to the Company. The fifteen dollar lap robe was won by S.K. West. The fifty dollar government bond was drawn by Frank Loreber. Two tickets had been purchased by him and one of them presented to Miss Nannie Messick with the understanding the if either of them drew the prize it should be divided between them. So Miss Messick was as fortunate as Mr. Loreber and received $25 as her share of the speculation. One of the prizes, the pin-cushion, was raffled off a day or so after the closing of the Fair, everyone being so busy that last night that they did not have time to attend to it. It was raffled by J.E. Roth, T.R. Howlett, C.M. Bills, Geo. D. Clarke and W.A. Daggett. The lucky number was held by S.C. Farmer, Jr. and he got the cushion. We have been instructed to return thanks in the name of the company to the young ladies of the city who responded so generously in furnishing fancy articles of their own make to the Fair. That department constituted one of the most attractive features of the exposition.

[From the Mt. Pleasant Daily Reporter, December 24.]
     MARRIED- Dec. 23rd, 1879, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W. H. H. Pilsbury, Mr. O.D. Stubbs, of Fairfield, and Miss Alice Stubbs, of this city.

    "The above was one of the grandest and most brilliant weddings that has taken place in this vicinity for some time. Mr. Stubbs residence being about two and a half north of this city, the inclemency of the weather prevented many from being present, but about one hundred and fifty invited guests assembled to witness the ceremony. Mr .and Mrs. Jesse Stubbs were kept busy receiving friends for two hours or more, and none could have given a more pleasant welcome than was extended on this occasion. After the guests had arrived the host and hostess were here, there and everywhere, personally seeing to it that all were comfortably situated and the courtesy and heartfelt welcome given to all, will leave a pleasant memory for everyone.
     "The ceremony took place at half past five o'clock after which the happy couple received the sincere congratulations and best wishes of everyone present.
     "A most magnificent supper was served, consisting of all the rich and delicate viands that could be procured, of which the large assembly most heartily partook.
     "The large splendidly ornamented bride's cake was presented to her by Mr. H.E. Hust and Mr. Peter Behrens, of Burlington, who are special friends of Mr. Stubbs and family.
     "After supper the groom and bride started for the city and took the 1:30 train for Chicago, where they will remain a few days and then return to Mt. Pleasant, which city, their many friends will be pleased to learn, the intend making their home.
     "Hon. D.P. Stubbs, of Fairfield, the groom's father, was called to Cincinnati, Ohio, on very important professional business, and could not possibly be present, but forwarded a thousand dollar draft to signify his approval of the union. The remainder of the family were present including the groom's mother, Mr.s D.P. Stubbs, her daughters Minnie and Cora,and son Berton, accompanied by Miss Workman of Fairfield. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Hartzler, of Jefferson county, relatives of the family, were also present and witnessed the ceremony."

The Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa
Thursday, Jan 15, 1880

MORTUARY REPORT
List of the Deceased Who Were Buried During 1870 in the City Cemeteries

     It has been found almost impossible to obtain the mortuary statistics for Fairfield for the past year, and as for getting the details that has been found to be altogether out of the question. No record has been kept other than the date of burial, the name of the deceased, and the age at the time of death, and in one of the graveyards even this last has not been noted. By the aid of the sextons of these two graveyards we are enabled to furnish the following:

IN THE OLD CEMETERY
Of which Mr. Waters is sexton, there were buried during the year forty-four persons, one of them being 84 years old, and eight of them being over 60. Their names, date of burial, and age were as follows:

      EVERGREEN CEMETERY

     Mr. George Stever is secretary of this Cemetery and from him we have obtained the burial records for the past year. No record was kept of the age of those interred.

THE WAYS OF JUSTICE
Further Decisions-An Adjournment this Week Probable

     Since our last issue a large number of cases have been disposed of in the circuit court. Several evening session have been held. A large attendance is at the court house each day and much interest seems to be centered on the proceedings. The following are the decision since last Wednesday morning.
     Abbott vs. Sheriff Hughes, et al; appeal from the justice of the peace. Judgment for plaintiff for $83.56 and costs.
     Millspaugh vs Evans; appeal from justice of the peace. Judgment for plaintiff for $83.56 and costs.
     Byers, et al. vs McCartney, administrator; injunction. Continued generally.
     Koons et al vs State of Iowa, et al; injunction. Continued generally.
     Coulter vs. Gilbert; damages. Transferred to Wapello county.
     Slagle vs Slagle et ux; foreclosure on mortgage. Default of defendants and judgment and decree.
     Allmayer vs C.B.Q. & R.R.; motion to retax costs. Overruled
     Crawford vs Henderson; note. Continued for service
     McHugh vs Farrell; judgment for plaintiff for $44.52.
     McHugh vs. Farrell; petition. Continued on docket.
     Fetterman vs. Funk, et al.; note. Jury verdict for plaintiff and judgment accordingly.
     Welday vs. Harrah et al; foreclosure. Defendant Reno permitted to amend his pleadings.
     Moore vs. Law, et ux; foreclosure. Judgement for plaintiff for the sum of $90.
     Putman vs. Southwestern R.R.; continued generally.
     Manstery vs. Hilgastner, et al; foreclosure. Judgment for plaintiff.
     Chandler, receiver vs. S.C. Farmer Jr; on stock. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.
     Latta vs Latta et al; account. Continued for service.
     Reno vs. Frank; appeal from justice of the peace. Defendants demurer to petition sustained.
     Chandler vs Lynch administrator et al; foreclosure on mortgage. Judgment and decree.
     Shaffer vs. Speilman et al, on bond. Demurer to petition, sustained.
     Collins vs. Swanston; appeal from justice of the peace. Settled and costs paid.
     Vote vs Higley; equity. Demurer o answer sustained.
     Winchester Partridge Manufacturing Co. vs. Wilder et al; foreclosure. Decree.
     Burkhart vs Ball, et ux; recovery. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.
     Williams vs Bayne et al; appeal from justice of the peace. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.
     Clark vs C.B.& Q. R.R. appeal from justice of the peace. Verdict by the jury for defendant. Judgment against plaintiff for costs.

COUNCIL CONCLUSIONS.- The regular meeting of the council was held last Friday evening, Mayor McCrackin presiding. All the members were present excepting Gibson, McGaw and Vote. The following bills were allowed:

S.W. Coffin, Marshall...$3.55
D.S. Thornbury, labor...5.00
N.M. Bright & Son, hardware...59.00
N.H. Baker, pump...5.50
C.D. Tomy, blacksmithing...3.65
Joseph Burgess, cleaning lamps...5.00
J.M. Hughes, dieting prisoners...14.50
J.A. Spielman, hardware...5.27
Fairfield Gas Co, Gas...116.16
E.D. Rand & Co., lumber...30.94
R. Gaines, tin work...11.80
City vs. Turnbull, fee bill...34.95
City vs Johnson...29.15
City vs. Lynch...4.10

The monthly report of the City Treasurer was received and placed on file. Adjourned for two weeks.

Wooster Items
-Mr. Al Cox and Mr. Ball had sold their fat cattle.
-Frank Ball has gone to Missouri to buy sheep.
-John Axline is teaching at No. 4 and D.M. Helfinatine, up on the prairie at No. 6.
-Mr. James Galliher had a reunion of family friends last Saturday and forty-four were present. Five generations were represented at the table-a scene rarely witnessed. Mr. Anderson was the oldest person present.

Blue Point and Vicinity
-George Gardner was caught by a piece of falling slate of a ton weight in the Gardner coal bank on last Wednesday and came near his death; he is not able to work yet.
-The Turnbull Bros. returned a few days ago from the West.
-Wm. Lock has just built and addition to his barn.
-A youthful wedding took place here on last Thursday, the groom aged 73 years and the bride 65, being Wm. Turnbull and Mrs. Mary Barrons. All hands gave them and old fashioned "serenading". May they live in long in youthful bliss.
-John R. Gardner starts for Colorado in two or three weeks. His intention is to dig coal in a seven foot vein.
-Our school is taught this winter by W.H. Harris and is well liked by all.
-A child of Geo. W. Shaffer died last Monday and was buried in the Ruggles cemetery on Tuesday. Mrs. Shaffer is in poor health this winter.
-The Blue Pointers are looking forward to the coming of the narrow-gauge railroad next summer. We will bid her a hearty welcome one and all.
-Coal hauling has been stopped by the January thaw and mud.
-Fall grain is looking well in this locality.
-Charley Nelson's nephew and niece have just come over from Stockholm, Sweden, to make this city their future home.

Pleasant Grove
-The last of the old year and the first of the new was spent by the young folks enjoying themselves in social gatherings at the different farm houses in the neighborhood, and by the older ones visiting or staying home.
-Mr. H.L. Clapp has been on a visit to see his father in Wayne county.
-Miss Fannie Cummings is home from Clinton where she has been for the past six months. She is much improved in her health.
-There has been a series of meetings going on at Bethesda. Rev. Mr. Reed and Haynes have been out and preached for them part of the time. They need some good preaching down there.
-Mr. Perry Green and wife expect to return to their home in Kansas next week.
-Mr. Curtis Hill has traded his farm for one near Batavia, and will move soon. They have a little girl at their house and Curtis is proud.
-Will Speck is going to Illinois in the spring. Some folks say he is going to take somebody along. All right, Will.

DOTS AND DASHES

     The sad intelligence came to the Messrs. Jordans last Saturday afternoon of the death at Portland, Me. that morning of Mr. Clement Jordan, jr., the eldest brother of Messrs. Scott and Albert Jordan of this city.
     Mr. Robt. Tweed, who has been connected with the grocery house of J.M. Gobble & Co., this city, has sold his interest and expects to spend the winter and a portion of the summer, at least, in having a good rest.
     John M. Stewart, a young gentleman who has studied for the legal profession with J.J. Cummings, esq., of this city, was admitted to the bar last Monday night, having passed a creditable examination before an open session of the circuit court. Mr. Stewart intends to locate in Nebraska.
     The following officers were elected and installed in Forest City Lodge, No. 37, K. of P., Wednesday evening: J.L. Brown, P.C.; A Hilbert, C.C.; B.E. Ristine, V.C.; J. Snook, Prelate; J.P. Growney, M. at A.; B.E. Lynch, K. of R. and S.; B. Allmayer, M. of F.; F.R. Fegan, M. of E.; Wright Clarke, I.G.; A.H. Gray, O.G.; representative to the Grand Lodge, B.E. Lynch.
     Last Thursday night the following officers were installed in Fairfield Lodge, No. 52, A.O. U.W.; P.M.W.H. S. Willis; M.W. J.J. Cummings; Foreman, G.W. Townley; Overseer, H.C. Rowntree; Financeer, P.H. Howlett; Receiver,H.C. Lewis, Recorder, F.R. Fegan, Guide [cannot read one line]...B.E. Lynch; Representative to the Grand Lodge, F.R. Fegan.
     Mr. Daniel Ryder of this county made a valuable addition to his choice variety of poultry during the recent exhibition in Burlington, purchasing a dark brahma cockerel, Iowa Chief. This bird has and illustrious parentage both his parents being imported from Leeds, England, the cockerel having cost $115 in gold and the hen $85 in gold. Mr. Ryder has some of as choice fowls as are owned in the country.
     At the meeting of the County Agricultural Society Saturday, the following board of directors was elected for he coming year: R.M. Moyer, Penn township; Christopher Mann, Walnut; A.C. Noble, Black Hawk; Wm. Chidester, Polk; James Collins, Locust Grove; N.Smith and John Ross, Fairfield; T.Y. Lynch, Buchanan; Geo. Heton, Round Prairie; H.D. Blough, Cedar; W.F. Dustin, Liberty; J.R. Fulton, Des Moines; and Andrew Casel, Lockridge.
     Mr. Mark W. Acheson, a younger brother of our fellow townsman, has recently been appointed judge of the United States district court for the western district of Pennsylvania. Mr. Acheson has for years stood at the head of the Pittsburg bar and has an income from his practice at the present time of $30,000 per year. He was here on a visit during the summer of 1869 and is doubtless remembered by many of our citizens.

The Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa
Thursday, Jan 22, 1880

Pleasant Grove

-The health of the neighborhood is pretty good at this time, there being nothing worse than colds.
- The literary society had quite and exciting time Saturday evening in a mock trial, one of the members having failed to perform as required by the by-laws. The jury disagreed.
-Smith & Co. are running two hay presses in the neighborhood, cleaning up the surplus hay.
-Beckwithites are excited over the prospects of the narrow gauge railroad, the surveying party now having their tents pitched in that burg. That would be a big thing for them.
-Spelling schools are the order in the schools now and they are proving beneficial, being well conducted.
- Miss Velma Snook is to have an entertainment for her schoolmates this (Thursday) evening.
- Miss Bell Young expects to close her first term of school at Glendale next Saturday. She will attend the Normal school at Bloomfield for the next term.
-The mud is drying up and the roads are passable again.

Four Corners.

- A change in the atmosphere reminds us of winter once more.
-Joseph Orndorff returned from Pennsylvania on last Saturday. His father is recovering from a recent illness.
- Alice, the sixteen year old daughter of A.C. Craig, is sick high unto death. Dr. F.A. Tracy, the family physician, called Dr. J.C.Sutton of Fairfield, for counsel. The case is a very doubtful one.
-Wm. Dietrick is about to take his departure for the west. May you cease to be fortune's football, William.
-A.C. Weygandt, a fireman on the C.R.I. & P., spent a few days resting at home in this neighborhood last week.
- This vicinity is visited by the horse distemper or epizootic to an alarming extent.
-C.H. Tait is preparing to build a new house this spring.
    

DOTS AND DASHES
     Five Ute Indians, member of the delegation which went to Washington, passed through Fairfield on the Southwestern railroad last Tuesday night on their way to the plains. Among the number was Sowawick and Captain Jack.

     Mrs. J.H. Topp of Des Moines township, was married on the 14th inst. to Miss Julia Carter of Greenfield, Adair county. Mr. Todd is spoken of as a young man of much worth and in every way deserving the good wife which his friends say he has secured.

     Unkrich & Jones have dissolved partnership, Mr. G.A. Unkrich continuing the business. Frank Jones and Messrs. Rob and Frank Huntzinger expect to to into stock and poultry raising on Skunk river, where McKane's old flouring mill used to be, fifteen or twenty miles north of town.

     Mr. James H. Collins of Batavia is one of the kind of men which it does a town good to have. During the year 1879 this gentleman shipped ninety-three cars of hogs and cattle and twenty-three car-loads of grain, which speaks will not only for Mr. Collins as a shipper, but for Batavia as a shipping point.

     The fortnightly meeting of the Blue Ribbon Club was held last Monday evening and was poorly attended. Remarks were made at some length by Rev. A.J. White. He was in favor of prohibitory laws and moral suasion, believing that the law should be applied to the liquor seller, and moral suasion to those who buy. The Methodist church was in attendance and furnished the club with music.

     Old Mr. and Mrs. Westfall, whom we mentioned last week as having been put into convulsions by using some herbs with which poisonous weeds had been mixed, are out of danger. An examination of the bunch of herbs which was supposed to be composed entirely of smartweed, showed that a large quantity of jimpsum weed, which every school boy knows to be a deadly poison, had been wrapped up with it. The two had become mixed while being dried, and the lady who gathered them, each for a remedy in certain cases, was horrified when she was convinced that they were mixed. Had the old people got a dose but a trifle larger it would have proved fatal.

PERSONAL

Sheriff Chester is able to be about again.

Mr. G.A. Garrettson of Muscatine was in the city Tuesday.

Mr. C.D. Legett spent several days last week in Burlington.

Mr. J.R. McCrackin and bride came in from Chicago Sunday evening.

John R. Shaffer was home over Sunday but left Monday evening for Des Moines.

Mrs. Bryson, of Red Oak, is visiting in this city with her sister, Miss Mary Negus.

Mr. George Acheson has recovered so fast of late that he has been able to visit his office.

Miss Ella Lamson came home from Mt. Pleasant today and will remain until Monday.

Mrs. F.A. Hitchcock stared for Washington, D.C. the first of the week, where she will remain some months.

Mr. John Woods, brother of Dr. P.N. Woods, who used to live here but is now living at Castle Rock, Mo., is in the city visiting old friends.

Mart. Weaver, an old Fairfield boy, now located at Jewell Center, Kan. in charge of the Kansas Lumber Co. is spending a few days with the boys and girls of this city. He will return home next Monday.

DEATH OF A PIONEER IN THE WEST.
     David Dana, whose death occurred in this city last Sunday, was the second son of David and Rachel V. Dana, and was born May 4th, 1814, in Peacham, Caledonia Co., Vermont, and belonged to the branch of the Dana family which has become widely known through its eminent sons. Of a pious and sterling ancestry, David Dana was reared in the integrity of his father and the truth of the Gospel. Arriving at man's estate he left the parental roof and sought a field of activity in the West. In the year 1836 he came to Illinois and located in Chicago, then hardly more than a trading post with the Indians. Continued ill-health, however, led him to forsake the malarial atmosphere of the future metropolis of the northwest. Joining a surveying party of the old Illinois Central R.R., then proposing a track between Chicago and Peru, Ill., he visited the later place and at the close of the engagement with the company located in this then promising village. In September 1847 he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine M. Van Orden. Three children, a son and two daughters, were the fruits of this union. After his marriage he retired from business and removed to his farm a few miles from the city. Here he lived in retirement for many years until his son and eldest daughter married and then removed to Iowa, when he followed them hither and came to Fairfield in 1876.
     His quiet, sincere, and upright life in this city is well known to many of our citizens, but that his life was also one of great suffering and constant battle with death was known but to a very few. Six years ago an acute disease brought him to the border of the grave and left him the prey to almost daily torments.
     Last year while on a visit to Illinois he was seized with a dangerous hemorrhage of the kidneys. From this attack he partially recovered only to be seized again. On his return home a few days ago a last and fatal attack supervened. His brother and his children were summoned to his bedside and on Sunday last, at four o'clock in the afternoon, surrounded by his family, he passed away.
     A fond husband, a kind father, a true friend and an honest man, David Dana will be remembered by his friends and kindred and all who knew him. Quite in his manner and reserved in his feelings, it was not easy to gain access to his affections; but his heart once opened was never closed against any it had received. A man of few words, his words were sincere and prudent. A man of warm affections, his life was bound up in the lives of members of his household and his bosom friends. A man of fortitude, he endured his sufferings with patience and in silence. A man of honor he has left a name that none will speak against.
     On Tuesday, Jan. 27th, his remains were borne to their last resting place in the new Cemetery followed by many of our citizens.

SURGICAL OPERATION- Tuesday morning Dr. R.J. Mohr, assisted by Dr. Worthington; performed an interesting surgical operation on the person of Nelson Loomis, at the residence of Mr. James Slagle, this city. Something over a year ago Mr. Loomis, who has been living in Kansas, had his left hand crushed in a threshing machine. The injury was so bad that he had to have the hand amputated. After the stump had become nearly healed it broke out again in a bad sore and began sloughing off and a second amputation became necessary. This healed all right, but left what is technically known in surgery as a "painful stump"-the limb paining him so badly that it was finally deemed best to have a third amputation. For this purpose Mr. Loomis came to Fairfield a few days ago in order that the operation might be preformed in by Dr. Mohr.
     When the amputation was performed it was found that the end of the nerve had become very much enlarged and had grown fast in the cicatrix or hardened end of the stump, and this it was that had occasioned the pain. The nerve was drawn out and several inches cut off so that it would spring back into the arm far enough to be clear of the end of the stump, and a new amputation was made. It is hoped now that when the arm heals again Mr. Loomis will have no further trouble with it.

VENIRE OF THE DISTRICT COURT- A special term of the district court will commence on February 24th, one week previous to the beginning of the general term, to try the well known case of Sarah McMullen, of Monroe Co., against the C.B. & Q.R.R. Co. The list of jurors for the special term was drawn Saturday and is composed of the following persons:

A.J. Smith                     D.W. Carter
David Metzler               Peter Vanostrand
M.J. Johnson                 Benj. Archibald
Nicholas Hogate            Henry C. Maxwell
John W. Ross                Wm. Moorman
P.E. Black                     W.D. Wilson
John Demarce                John C. Caviness
Benj. Hinshaw                Thomas Barnes
Sol. F. Stever                 Frank Chidester
C.L. Parrott                   Wm. H. Shelton
Dial Crenshaw                John Hoopes
Frank Switzer                Samuel Shipler

     As no term of the district court was held last fall the coming general term which meets the first Monday in March will comprise more cases than usual. The venire for the term was also drawn Saturday and is made up of the following persons:

Green McKee             Charles Gift
Jacob Carson              John Teeter
Geo. D. Clarke            Alexander Hopkins
John Stevenson            W.M. Holmes
W.H. Mohr                 T.S. Laughlin
J.H. Buyers                  J. Monhardt
J.L. Knight                   Archie H. Byrkit
M.V.B. Greenwood     Alfred Green
George Fligg                Isaac Webb
A. Hibbard                   James M. Fry
Charles Messer            Samuel Zigler
John Hirshberger           M.M. Shirk

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN- Died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Parsons, near Libertyville, Jan. 18th, 1880, Mrs. Margaret Laughlin Wilson, in the 97th year of her age. Mr. Wilson was born in Fayette county, Pa., on New Year's day, 1784. She married Alexander Wilson in 1803, and about the same time united with the Dunlap's Creek Presbyterian church. In 1839 she and family came to Iowa, settling in Jefferson county on the farm where she died. Her husband died about fifteen years since at the age of 89. She leaves a numerous family connection, children and children's children to the fourth generation to cherish her memory and honor her example.