Iowa Old Press

The Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa
Thursday, May 20, 1880

DOTS AND DASHES

    Mr. John Harper, a well known stock buyer of this city, died last Friday and was buried on Saturday.
    It's grandpa Acheson again. This time a dimpled little daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Clark Monday.
    The safe in Mr. A. Demarce's office is the first one ever brought to Fairfield and was used by the old Land Office.
    The celebrated case of McMillan against the C.B. & Q. was tried for the third or fourth time in Albia last week and resulted in a verdict for the railroad.
    Mrs. Matthew Croy received a telegram from Mt. Pleasant Monday stating that her husband, well known as a horseman, was dangerously sick in that city.
    A force of seven hands are at work at Demarce's foundry and have been for the past month, making the now celebrated Demarce cane mill, the sale of which is growing rapidly everywhere.
    On Tuesday Jerry Harrington, the boy who drives the Birmingham hack, while carelessly playing with a revolver, shot himself in the hand, the ball taking effect in the little finger. Damage not serious.
    Col. S.C. Farmer, Jr. of the Third Regiment, I.N.G. is inspecting the various companies of his command this week preparatory to the new arrangements which the new military law will require.
    Little Nelly Burgess has been very low with scarlet fever the past week, but the turning point Saturday was for the better and now she is thought to be out of danger.
    The report circulated on the streets last week that Mrs. M.F. Vance, nee Eva Dougherty of this city, had died at her home in Winterset, was not true. She was very low, and it was feared that she would not recover, but the latest word from there states that she is now out of danger.
    'Squire Crawford's justice mill has furnished the chain gang with five good hands this week. Joseph Lindsey, Arthur Tappan, and Albert Lisker were before his court Thursday and got eighteen days each on the street; Saturday James Murphy got fourteen days, and Tuesday Henry Miller also got fourteen. All for vagrancy.
    Gussie DeYoung, a brother of DeYoung of the San Francisco Chronicle, who was recently shot by Mayor Kalloch's son, was a resident of Fairfield some eight or ten years ago, and boarded while here with Mrs. Tuttle. He resided here six or eight months and was engaged in getting up some kind of directory and advertising scheme. He left without paying his board bill.
    Mr. James M. Stewart of Lockridge township, living about two miles north of Glendale, was thrown from a young and fractious horse last week and received a severe cut over the left eye and upper portion of his head, had one rib broken on the left side, his left leg injured, and generally bruised up otherwise. Dr. Woods was called, the wounds were dressed and Mr. Stewart is now coming on all right.

  THE ARMY OF THE DEAD
Preparations for the Decoration of their Graves on Sunday, the 30th.
A Full List of all those Buried Here.

     An adjourned meeting of the old soldiers was held Monday evening in the city council room to take into consideration matters connected with the coming observance of Decoration Day which were left incomplete by the previous meeting. There was a good attendance and much interest was manifested. Several soldiers were present from surrounding townships who reported that, the day being favorable, large delegations from their localities would be present and assist in the exercises of the day. The meeting was called to order by M.S. Crawford, when C.D. Tomy was chosen president and Clerk Jaques secretary. After some discussion a motion to observe Sunday, May 30th was adopted. A motion was also carried to secure if possible Congressman McCoid as the speaker of the day. Captain Burgess, from the committee on arrangements, submitted the following program of exercises:
     The exercises will commence in the Park at 2 P.M. conducted in an impressive manner, at which time a memorial address will be delivered and other....[cannot read line]...ex-soldiers, accompanied by the Jefferson Guards and citizens, will proceed to the new cemetery, thence to the old, and it is desired that all who can will accompany with carriages and wagons. Also, in addition to the flowers collected by the committee, the ladies are requested to bring at least one boquet each. An invitation is extended to all citizens who feel an interest in making this a memorable occasion to join with us. The order of exercises for the day will be published in full.
     W.T. BURGESS,
     M.W. FORREST,
     GEO HEATON,
     S.K. WEST,
     C.P. SIPPLE,
     C.D. TOMEY,
     Committee of Arrangements.

     We have obtained from Mr. Crawford a correct list- and the first one ever compiled- of all the soldiers who are buried in the cemeteries here and whose graves will be decorated. The list contains the names of four who served in the war of 1812, and two in the war with Mexico. Their names are as follows:
     THE ROSTER OF THE DEAD.
Geo. G. McCrea-Co. C, 42nd Ohio Inf.
Geo. W. Frush-Co. _, 36th Iowa Inf.
Jas. W. Workman-Co. E, 2nd Iowa Inf.
S.B. Woods-Co. E, 2nd Iowa Inf.
Alonzo Chandler-Co. A, 2nd Ia. Cav.
Maj. Harry Jordan-19th Iowa Inf.
Grinder Wilson-War of 1812
W.T. Benson-Co. H, 129th Illinois Inf.
Wm. Fulton-War of 1812
Geo. E. Steele-Co. M, 4th Iowa Cav.
A. Morrison-Co. I, 17th Iowa Inf.
A.B. Furguson-Co H, 30th Iowa Inf.
Joseph Junkin-War of 1812
W.S. Orrill-Regiment unknown.
J. Sheward-War of 1812
G.C. Ilginfirtz-Co. I, 45th Ia Inf
R.B. Pope-Mexican War
Alex McCune-1st Iowa Battery
W.A. Hendricks-War of 1812
F.R. Gaines-Co H, 30th Iowa Inf.
John Lock-Co E, 2nd Iowa Inf.
Wm. Leith- Co. E, 2nd Iowa Inf.
Mathew Clark-Co. H, 30th Iowa Inf.
Peter Snook-War of 1812
W.H. Hill-Co A, 15th Iowa Inf.
H.C. Smock-Co I, 45th Iowa Inf.
G.B. Kirkpatrick-Co B, 4th Iowa Inf.
Theo. Boggs-Co E, 2nd Iowa Inf.
F.A. Burkhart-Co I, 29th Iowa Inf.
W.B. McCoid-Co B, 8th Iowa Cav.
W. Ackerman-Co G, 45th Illinois Inf.
A.P. Heaton-Co M, 4th Iowa Cav.
Jonas C. Pratt-Co I, 45th Iowa Inf.
W.T. Hendricks-Co H, 5th Iowa Inf.
Wm. Brady-Co H, 37th Iowa Inf.
W.H. Miller-Regiment unknown.
J.S. Huffman-Co I, 45th Iowa Inf.
J.M. Poulton-Co F, 3rd Iowa Cav
James A. Hill-Co G, 30th Iowa Inf.
Wm. Paine-Co I, 45th Iowa Inf.
Nathan Johnson-Co __, Indiana Inf.
Henry C. Rock-Co I, 45th Iowa Inf.
S.S. Walkup-Co B, 6th Iowa Cav.
W.H. Davis-Co F, 17th Iowa Inf.
Dr. L. Hurst-Hospital Steward 30th Iowa Inf.
Wm. H. Douglass-Co B, 14th West Virginia Volunteers.
George J. Fee-War of 1812
H.M. Wertz-Co I, 45th Iowa Inf.
J.D. Russell-Co I, 17th Iowa Inf.
A. Ingalls-Mexican War
Israel Stever-

     A LOST BOY- Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Baltzell, of this city, are very much worried, and very naturally, too, over the continued absence of their son Willie, a lad about fourteen years old, who left his home on the third of last March and has not been seen since by his parents nor heard of but once. He left in company with George Huffman, a boy about his own age. The boy has run away once before and on his return had been talked to and scolded by his father. It was supposed by his parents when he left the second time that he would be back again in a little while and no efforts were made to find him. Several weeks passed on, however, and no tidings was heard of the runaway until one day a postal was received dated at Albia asking if he might return. A reply was sent telling him to come at once and inclosing money. When at the end of a week he failed to arrive, Mr. Baltzell went to Albia in search of him. There he found the letter he had sent which had not been taken out of the post office; and a five days search failed to find the boy. He heard of him several times but could get no information which was at all definite. And since then he has heard nothing of him. A few weeks ago the Huffman boy returned, having been as far west as Nebraska. Mr. Baltzell is at a loss to account for the reason of his boy not coming home when he apparently wanted to, as his postal indicated, and when he was as near as Albia. Mrs. Baltzell, with a mother's fears, is greatly worried and distressed, and Mr. B. is scarcely less disturbed.
     The boy is of medium size, has born hair...[cannot read line]...clothes pretty well worn when he left home. If any of our exchanges will make a note of this it will be a great favor to the parents.

    LIBRARIAN A.T. WELLS met with an accident just before dinner on Monday whereby his right arm was badly broken and the flesh somewhat crushed. He was at work on the frame of a temporary shed being built over some machines in the open space just north of Allmayer's clothing store, and was standing on a ladder some eight or ten feet from the ground. Before the frame work was properly fastened it fell. Mr. Wells was thrown to the ground and one of the timbers struck him on the right arm breaking both bones just below the elbow. He was taken to Dr. Worthington's office where the fracture was properly dressed by Drs. Mohr and Worthington, after which Mr. Wells pluckily walked home. Notwithstanding the fracture is a bad one, he says he is going to loose no time at the Library, and true to his word, he was promptly on hand Monday evening.

     The sad but not altogether unexpected announcement was made in Fairfield last Saturday afternoon that Mary Cunningham was dead. She expired about four o'clock that day, from that most relentless and most disheartening of all diseases, quick consumption, having been taken with it about the first of January. That she was doomed to die seemed to settle into a conviction with everyone almost from the commencement of her sickness, so that the actual announcement was but the realization of what was expected. She declined constantly almost from the first. A few weeks ago she rallied temporarily and was able to be up and to ride out a little. But two weeks ago last Sunday she was taken worse and from that time until here death she sank rapidly. When it is remembered that only last December she was almost the very picture of health and of life, it is almost impossible to realize the ravages of the slow consuming fire of consumption should have consigned her so soon to the tomb. Not in all Fairfield could a more healthy looking person have been found or one whose appearance would have promised longer life. But the seeds of the same disease which carried off her father three years ago lurked within her seeming healthy constitution and when the King of Terrors seized upon her, young and strong though she was, she as soon overcome and the journey on earth ended forever.
     Mary Ellen Cunningham was born in this city in December, 1855, and had lived here all her life. She was a young lady who was highly esteemed and had for her friends al who knew her. She was the soul of good humor and possessed a heart large and warm with real goodness and true gentleness. Always bright, always good natured, and always the life of whatever company she was a part, she was yet always a true woman, modest, kind, thoughtful, of the comfort and pleasure of others and careful never to give offense. She will be missed by the young people in Fairfield, and when her bright and pleasant face is brought to mind, the hearts of many will beat faster and their eyes will moisten with tears that come unbidden at the melancholy thought that her kindly eyes may never more shine upon the earth.
     A number of days ago she realized that she could never get well and requested her mother to tell her when it was seen that she was dying. When it became evident Saturday that she could live but little longer, her mother told her. The dying girl then made the arrangements for her funeral, mentioning those whom she wished to act as pall bearers, and also what preacher she preferred. A few moments later she quickly breathed her last.
     The great grief which her mother feels can find no  consolation in the cold and formal meaning of mere words. A mother can only feel that her daughter has been taken, and naught but time can lighten the force of a blow which seems so cruel and so crushing.
     The funeral took place from the residence Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Haynes, of the Methodist church, of which deceased was a member, officiating. The floral decorations were profuse and very beautiful. A large number of people were in attendance and followed the remains to their last home beneath the sod in Evergreen cemetery.

PERSONAL

     Mr. J.A. Beck went to Muscatine yesterday.
     Hon. Jas. F. Wilson is expected home Monday.
     C.C. Risk is in Chicago this week after dry goods.
     Mr. S.H. Mallory and family of Chariton, leave for Europe on the 25th inst.
     Dr. N. Steele, of Beloit, Kan., is in Fairfield and will remain a couple of weeks.
     Rev. Geo. P. Hays, D.D., left for his home at Washington, Pa., Monday morning.
     Miss Mary Stribling attended the Julia Rive concert at Burlington Monday evening.
     Mr. J. T. Sheward returned from Chicago the first of the week whither he had been on business.
     Mr. T.W. Gobble, of Abingdon, called yesterday and ordered THE TRIBUNE for a friend in Arkansas.
    Mr. J.A. Spielman and his son Freddie left Sunday evening on the C.B. & Q., for a trip to Colorado.
     Mrs. C.M. Stribling went to Chicago Monday morning to spend a month or so with her daughter, Mrs. J.A. Porter.
     Mr. C.N. Richey, of Shelbyville, Ind. is in the city visiting with his cousin, Auditor Williams, and may possible locate here.
     Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Alcott, of Des Moines, were over Sunday guests of Mrs. Maggie Jordan. Mr. Alcott was an old school mate of hers.
     Mrs. Howe, mother of Mrs. J.T. Sheward, left for Chicago Monday morning, and on her return Mrs. Sheward will accompany her to California.
     Mrs. Peter Riley and Mrs. Bane, residing northwest of the city, contemplate leaving about the first of June for a visit to England, expecting to return about the first of October.
    Mr. R.H. Moore, formerly of this city, but more recently of Moline, Ill., residence, was in the city last Friday on his way to Red Oak. Mr. Moore says he is down now, but don't propose to stay down.

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