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May 1, 1884
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Fairfield, Iowa "WEEKLY JOURNAL"
Jefferson County
Vol. VI, # 27, May 1, 1884
Transcribed by Debbie Nash
Sudden Death of H. N. WEST. (Page 1)
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Mr. H. N. WEST was bor... (missing) ... ton County, Penn., Dec. 24, 1847; moved with his parents to Green County Penn., in 1862. At the age of 17 he began teaching, and the following year attended Southwestern College, until 1867, while not at school, continued teaching. In the spring of 1867 entered Waynesburg College, Penn., and remained until the fall of 1869, when he removed to and became a resident of this city. In 1870 he had charge of the public school in Brighton, and in 1871 was Superintendent of the Public School in this city; the next year was principal of the Ottumwa High School, and the two years following Superintendent of the Public School at Chariton. In 1876 he entered the law office of Hon. D. P. STUBBS in this city, and the next year was admitted to the bar, and formed a law partnership with Hon. M. A. McCOID which continued till the winter of 1882, when he withdrew and established an office to himself. He was twice elected member of the School Board, and served as its president during his last term. In the Spring of 1883 was elected City Solicitor, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Fairfield Loan and Building Association. The two latter positions he held at the time of his death. During the fall of 1883 he was a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the Legislature, and made the strongest run for years, coming within fifty votes of being elected in this usually strong Republican county. He was married on the 1st of September, 1874, to Miss Nettie F. EATON, who with one child, Willie, survives him.
In all the walks of life, both in business and social, Mr. WEST was a man of the most genial cordiality, and never passed one on the street or met him in his office, but he had a kindly word and a
friendly cheer. Our acquaintance with him dates from the time we returned to this city, and we have ever found in him a genial, warm-hearted, consistent and true friend. He always took a great interest in our
enterprise, and seemed rejoiced when it was evident that we were "weathering the storm," and THE JOURNAL was no longer an experiment. We shall miss the genial greetings with him on the street, and in business circles; his cordial sympathy, and genuine friendship. We had learned to regard him so highly that we shall miss him almost as much as if he were one of our own household.
Mr. West had been ailing more or less ever since the campaign of last fall, when during his canvass of the county, he contracted a severe cold from which he never fully recovered. But no one thought his ailments were of so serious a nature. He became unconscious yesterday from great irritation of the stomach which produced excessive action of the heart, resulting in spasmodic contractions, and death was immediate.
The entire sympathy of this community goes out to the almost heart-broken wife and mother, that sorrowful boy, and those grief-stricken relatives who in the morning of life, have lost the companionship of a noble and true hearted husband, a dutiful father, and a kind son, brother and citizen.
It is regarded as the most wonderful fact in all nature that it is not vouchsafed to man to know when, how, or under what circumstances he will meet death. There is not a man in all this broad land who, if he knew within a certain number of years from this time he must meet death, would not, to some extent at least, determine to change his habits of life. Yet we know the fact that all men must die, and that many, like Mr. WEST, will be stricken down in the prime of their manhood almost without warning.
The seal of death has been placed upon his life before it attained the ripeness of age. The reed has been broken by an untimely wind. A useful man, an active and honored citizen, an ornament to
society and to the bar has retreated from the din and turmoil of life to the realms beyond.
So sudden, so unexpected, the question irresistibly forces itself upon us: Who will be the next to go?
The funeral will take place from the residence to-morrow afternoon at two o'clock, and the services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. DWIGHT of the Congregational Church.
Saturday Sayings. (Page 1)
--John J. EWING, Buffalo, is here.
--C. C. CLARK, of Burlington, is in the city to-day.
--R. L. GARRISON, of Cincinnati, was in the city to-day.
--The Council adjourned last evening to meet again Monday night.
--Miss Fannie HICKETHIER starts East this evening to be absent sometime.
--George W. RODGERS and J. A. McKINNEY, of Chicago, are in the city.
--There will be a meeting of the Jefferson County Bar at the office of WILSON & HINKLE this evening at 7 o'clock, to take appropriate action on the death of Mr. WEST.
--One of those weddings which the law insists upon was performed this morning by Justice TURNER. The "high contracting parties" were Mr. William REED and Miss Abbie STRONG.
--E. R. PARRY, of Connersville Buggy Company, of Connersville, Indiana, was in the city yesterday and called upon us. Ed is an acquaintance and friend of years gone by, and we were rejoiced to meet him after a lapse of nearly twelve years.
--The members of Forest City Lodge, Knights of Pythias, are requested to meet at their hall promptly at 1 o'clock, p.m. to-morrow, to make arrangements to attend the funeral of Brother H. N. WEST. Let there be a full attendance.
--Orange JUDD, Editor of the American Agriculturist for some thirty years, but unconnected with its business management for a year or two past, has lately retired from its editorial department and located in the west. He desires to gather a complete "Postal-Card Album" of his old Readers
and Friends, and requests them all to send him now a Postal giving their present location and address, naming also, when convenient, the year in which they were his subscribers. Mr. JUDD’s address is Chicago, Ill.
CITY COUNCIL. (Page 1)
Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fairfield, Iowa.
[OFFICIAL.]
CITY HALL, April 25, 1884.
Council met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Mayor BOLING, Trustees BRIGHT, CLARKE, RICKSHER, SHOULTZ, SCOTT, McGAW, YOUNG and LEGGETT.
A petition of William E. GROFF relating to cemetery lot was referred to cemetery committee.
The County Auditor filed copy of an order of the Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County, relating to the valuation of railroad property, as follows:
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy at $12,800 per mile. In the city 1.515 miles.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific at $5,600 per mile. In the city 1 1/8 miles.
The City Clerk reported $1.000 and interest paid on the Demarce note and filed receipt for same.
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The following bills were allowed:
J. A. Spielman, nails, $18.60
J. M. Speer, labor on streets, $16.50
The Clerk was instructed to serve notice on owners of lots draining into the alley at J. V. MYER’s, to attend to the same as per order of the Council served sometime since, giving two weeks for compliance, and at the end of said time the City would cut off such drains.
The Street Commissioner was authorized to hire teams and have debris hauled from the Fairfield Manufacturing Company’s works for use on streets.
The Council adjourned to meet on Monday evening, April 28th, at 7½ o'clock, P.M.
T. F. HIGLEY, City Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL. (Page 1)
Special Meeting of the City Council of Fairfield, Iowa.
[OFFICIAL.]
CITY HALL, April 28, 1884.
Council met in special session pursuant to adjournment.
Present, Mayor BOLING and Trustees BRIGHT, CLARK, LEGGETT, McGAW, RICKSHER, SCOTT, SHOULTZ and YOUNG.
Committee on Water Works was granted further time on the bill of George B. INMAN.
The Cemetery Committee reported on petition of W. E. GROFF, and Council ordered that W. E. GROFF pay price of lot or show certificate for labor performed to same effect.
The following bills were allowed:
T. T. HARRIS, marshal and fees, $31.75
J. MOLLER, running engine, April, 60.00
RODABAUGH & MADDIX, lumber, 236.83
The Council proceeded to the election of City Solicitor to fill vacancy occasioned by the death of H. N. WEST, and J. M. GALVIN receiving five vote was declared elected.
On motion, Council adjourned until Friday night, to meet at 7:30 o'clock, P.M.
T. F. HIGLEY, City Clerk.
Gear for Congress. (Page 1)
During a recent visit among our old friends at Columbus Junction, we conversed with a number of the leading politicians of Louisa county, and were gratified to learn that the preponderance of public sentiment
in that county, is in favor of ex-Governor John H. GEAR, of Des Moines county, as the republican candidate for Congress in this District. This struck us at once as in accordance with the eternal fitness of things. Mr. GEAR would make a more creditable representative than has occupied the position since the days of McCRARY. We regard him as the only republican in the district that can carry it against the democratic nominee, and the republicans will show wisdom in selection if they nominate him.
Friday Facts. (Page 1)
--The Council meets to-night.
--The "Elephant" is the best.
--I. C. GREEN, Rochester, is here.
--This is another of God’s own days.
--J. V. STERN, New York, is in the city.
--O. T. SMITH, of Sigourney, is in this city.
--C. A. McCARTY, of Auburn, N. Y. is here to-day.
--Samuel L. WRIGHT, of New York, was here yesterday.
--J. M. HEATON, Burlington, was in the city last night.
--Thomas BAILEY, of Lancaster, Pa. Is in the city to-day.
--Smoke none but PRIESTER’s "Elephant," for sale only by KENNEFICK.
--H. B. ANDREWS, of Mt. Pleasant, was a visitor in the city to-day.
--Dr. BALDRIDGE and A. H. McELROY, of Batavia, were in the city to-day.
--Clerk SIPPEL issued a marriage license to-day to Samuel CROW and Miss Isabell McMULLEN.
--Get the boss cigar at KENNEFICK’s - the "Elephant" brand - manufactured by Rudolph PRIESTER, Davenport.
--Deputy Sheriff SUSEMIEHL and Mrs. RAMM, of Davenport, were here to-day on their way to Mt. Pleasant to bring back a Scott county "crazy."
--PRIESTER’s favorite brand, the "Elephant," is absolutely the best cigar in the State for the money. For sale here only by Ed KENNEFICK.
--Hon. Edward CAMPBELL of this city, has been drawn as a petit juror of the May term of the United States Circuit Court, to be held in Council Bluffs.
--Wm. ALSTON killed a rattlesnake near the waterworks yesterday with fourteen rattles and a button, which indicates that the critter was about fifteen years old.
--Two new telephones were put in to-day: The Fairfield Creamery, 36; Western Union Telegraph Company, 31. The one at ALLMAYER Bros. h... (column damaged, a few words in several lines missing) removed.
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WALL PAPER AND DECORATIONS. (Page 1)
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Wall Paper and Fine Ceiling Decorations. Also fine line of Window Curtains In New Designs at Lowest Prices. Call and be convinced.
HUFFORD, BRADSHAW & THOMA, South Side.
The Great Burlington Route • Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.R.
Going West. Principal Line from Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis, by way of Omaha and Lincoln to Denver,
or via Kansas City and Atchison to Denver. Connecting in Union Depots at Kansas City, Omaha and Denver with through trains for San Francisco and all points in the Great West.
Wm. Hoagland, Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Feed, Etc.
One Door North of the Northwest Corner. Highest Prices paid for Produce. I pay cash for all my goods, and give customers the benefit of my discounts. Closing out Tobaccos at cost.
Iowa Mutual Aid Association,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Legally Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Iowa, and the Legality of its Incorporation Sustained by the Supreme Court, June 16, 1882.
Admission Fee at all ages . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
Annual dues, payable six months after
issue of Certificate, and each year
thereafter, with weekly benefits . . . . .00
Annual Dues, without weekly benefits . . . 2,50
ASSESSMENTS:
From 18 to 30 years of age . . . . . . . $ 0.75
From 31 to 40 years of age . . . . . . . 1.00
From 41 to 50 years of age . . . . . . . 1.50
From 51 to 60 years of age . . . . . . . 2.00
Over 60 years of age . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
All these ages are inclusive.
J. WILLIAMSON, President.
J. D. FERREE, Secretary.
J. M. McKAIN, Agent, Fairfield, Iowa.
Monday Melange. (Page 8)
--The Council meets to-night.
--E. J. BAKER, New York, is in the city.
--J. W. SKINNER, of Leavenworth, is in the city to-day.
--Charles J. WILSON, of Washington, was in the city to-day.
--J. S. FELGER and L. MOFFIT, of Chicago, were here to-day.
--George W. WHITE shipped four cars of hay from Clay last week.
--The band boys and other who went on the New Orleans excursion, have returned.
--Samuel K. WEST, now in business at Hastings, Nebraska, is in the city, called here by the sudden death of his brother.
--Otto TAPPERT, the jolly and big hearted representative of the Standard Oil Company, of Burlington, was in the city over Sunday.
--The Fairfield Silver Cornet Bank, so we are informed, serenaded Jeff DAVIS at the St. Charles Hotel in New Orleans on the 23d inst.
--The meeting of the Council to-night is for the purpose of electing a Solicitor to fill vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. WEST. John M. GALVIN is most prominently spoken of, and would make an excellent Solicitor.
--Query. If it is slanderous for THE JOURNAL to say that some of the Fairfield boys demolished a copperhead newspaper during the war, was it an honor for the Fairfield band boys to serenade Jeff DAVIS at New Orleans last Wednesday?
--Al HILBERT and Harry BOOKER brought home with them from New Orleans some souvenirs of the south--a few live alligators. We haven't heard from Mrs. BOOKER, but Mrs. HILBERT is delighted with their pet, but says she fears it won't live long.
--The Republican County Convention on Saturday selected as delegates to the State Convention John B. HORN, F. M. TAYLOR, C. D. LEGGETT, A. W. JAQUES, John LEECH, W. W. JUNKIN, J. M. HINKLE, Dr. BALDRIDGE, J. H. BAXTER and Newton WILLIAMS. A vote on presidential preferences resulted BLAINE, 32; Boss WILSON, 10; ARTHUR, 6; EDMUNDS, 6; SHERMAN, 6. These ten Jefferson county Republicans and the New York Witness seems to be the sum total of Boss WILSON’s strength.
--The funeral of Henry N. WEST took place from his late residence yesterday afternoon, and was the largest attended of any similar gathering that has taken place in this city for years, which was ample proof of the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the community. The Masons, Knights of Pythias, Members and Students of the Jefferson County Bar and the ladies of the Eastern Star attended in bodies. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. DWIGHT, who based his remarks on 1st Tim. i-xv.
In Memoriam. (Page 8)
At a meeting of the Jefferson County Bar, at which the Hon. D. P. STUBBS presided and John M. GALVIN acted as Secretary, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, 1. That the sudden death of our brother, H. N. WEST, cut down in the morning of his manhood and usefulness, causes the deepest pain and most heartfelt sorrow.
2. That his public spirit and active cooperation in all beneficial enterprises make his death a loss to the city, the county and the state.
3. That in his death the Bar of Iowa has lost a rising, brilliant and devoted member.
4. We tender our unfeigned sympathy and condolence to his bereaved family and friends.
5. That this Bar attend his funeral in a body, and render to his remains the last sad rites of humanity.
R. F. RATCLIFF,
I. D. JONES,
C. E. NOBLE,
W. G. ROSS,
CHARLES D. LEGGETT,
GEO. A. RUTHERFORD,
A. W. JAQUES,
R. J. WILSON,
Committee.
Tuesday Tit-Bits. (Page 8)
--Philip SMITH, of New York, is here.
--W. R. PARK, of Indianapolis, is here to-day.
--J. A. DUMONT, of Rockford, Ill., is in the city.
--E. D. GALLAGHER, of St. Louis, in the city to-day.
--A. A. KENDIG, of Oskaloosa, was in the city to-day.
--INMAN Brothers, who are building the Water Works, expect two cars of pipe this week.
--J. G. HOWARD, representing the Standard Oil Company, of Ottumwa, was in the city to-day.
--Will S. MENAMIN, representing the Printers’ Warehouse of SHNIEDEWEND & LEE, Chicago, was in the city to-day.
--The old front is being torn away and a new and more attractive one will soon adorn the ACHESON building on the north side. 'Tis well.
--Wm. HUSTON lost a house at Perlee last week worth $1.000. Insured in the Hawkeye for $500. This is the third fire this town has had in six month. The "hard crowd" will burn Perlee up yet.
--The selection of John M. GALVIN last night by the Council as Solicitor, made vacant by the death of Mr. WEST, was a wise and proper one, and will give general satisfaction.
--It is said that Washington county will send a McCOID delegation to the Congressional Convention. In Louisa county he couldn't get the sixteenth portion of one side of a delegate.
--Bible study Thursday evening at Y. M. C. A. rooms. Consecration meeting Sabbath morning. Gospel meeting Sabbath 4 o'clock. Subject, "Paul's Mission." Acts xxvi 18 and 39.
--J. M. HINKLE and rol (sic) WILSON were separate candidates for the City Solicitorship last night. As these gentlemen are the county attorneys, railroad attorneys and have recently become managers of the opera house, it is a burning shame that they are not permitted to concentrate more of the business in that office. Perhaps they can buy out Bill ROWLAND and CHASE.
--The Oskaloosa Herald says Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Oskaloosa, and other villages are competing to get the permanent location of the state fair. Come now boys, none of your munkeying with the buzz saw. We are going to have that state fair. This fair was born in this city, Fairfield is its mother, and it is not very likely that the agricultural board will go back on its maternal ancestor. But joking aside, here is something for our people to think seriously about and promptly act. The state fair will this year be permanently located somewhere, and it is a prize worth capturing. With a proper effort Fairfield can knock the persimmons. Will we do it?
Wednesday Wanderings. (Page 8)
--Ice cream at RODGERS to-night.
--T. FELDENHEIMER, New York, is here.
--Charles F. WEST, of Chicago, is in the city.
--C. H. GOBBLE, of Abingdon, is in the city to-day.
--Paul YOUNG, of Richland, was in the city to-day.
--Ansel FLETCHER, of Perry, Iowa, is here to-day.
--H. N. WEST's life was insured to the extent of $8.000.
--W. L. WILCOX and wife, of Wyandotte, Kansas, are in the city.
--D. P. JOHNSON and lady, of Muscatine, were in the city to-day.
--I. R. ALTERS, of Cheyenne, is in the city to attend the funeral of his mother.
--Ladies, go to Mrs. BOLING’s for millnery, east side, up stairs.
--C. H. BOERSTLER, of Washington, was in the city to-day shaking hands with his many friends.
--Mrs. Nettie WEST has been appointed administratix of her late husband, and she has selected I. D. JONES as her attorney.
--A new postoffice has been established at the Vincent side-track, just beyond Brighton, and named McCOID, after our Mose.
--J. L. AILWORTH, representing the Rumford Chemical Works, was in the city to-day. He informed us that his company would give an exhibition baking here soon.
--HACKETT, the great American walking political dictionary and encyclopedia combined, was in the city to-day. He thinks that McCOID is the Joseph that will get there.
--WILLIS says the Council is negotiating with HILBERT, BOOKER, STUBBS, et al for the purchase of their alligators to put in the water works pond to keep the boys from bathing therein.
--Mrs. Hester ALTER died in this city yesterday, aged 67 years and 24 days. The funeral will take place to-morrow from her late residence corner first north and second west streets at 2:30 o'clock, p.m. The friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
--List of letters remaining in the postoffice at Fairfield, Iowa, unclaimed and advertised for week ending April 29, ’84: Geo. W. APPLE, Wm. BIGFORD, H. H. BRATTON, Wm. FROST, Mrs. B. C. GREEN, Lizzie HERRING, Wm. C. HERR, Armstrong HILL, Mrs. F. A. JAYNES, Dr. J. M. JENKINS, Charles J. JOHNSON, Mrs. L. MILLER, P. SNOOK, Mrs. Hattie SWAIN, Mary B. STEWART, Cora B. SMITH, B. TEMBLETON, Jonathan ZERBY, May WILLSON.
--B. A. RAPHAEL, of Davenport, was in the city to-day.
--We return our thanks to George W. WHITE for a basket of choice apples.
LIBERTYVILLE ITEMS. (Page 8)
Capt. S. H. WATKINS is on the sick list, but is slowly improving.
Some corn is being planted this week by our most enterprising farmers.
Emma LEWIS takes the school in No. 1 known as the MANNING school house this spring.
GOODMAN Brothers have removed their shop to the new lot which they recently purchased.
Mrs. Mattie THOMPSON, of Topeka, Kas. Is visiting at the residence of her brother-in-law, J. W. FRY, this week.
The ladies of the M. E. Church are contemplating a festival shortly to pay for the organ they recently purchased.
The people of Libertyville were terribly shocked last week on hearing of the discovery of the remains of T. H. ASBY, of Eldon, in a cellar about 3½ miles west of here. Mr. ASBY was the principal of
the school here during the year of 1882, and made many friends here who will drop a tear over his awful fate, and remember the evils which worked his destruction. RENRUT.
Thursday Transpirings. (Page 8)
--H. SIEKMAN, St. Louis, is in the city.
--Alex. HOMLICHER, New York, is here.
--Mark BAKER, of Burlington, is in the city.
--Fred DARRILL, of Chicago, was in the city to-day.
--Warren BAILEY, of Lincoln, Pa., was here to-day.
--Why use a gritty, muddy, disagreeable article when HOOD’s Sarsaparilla, so pure, so clear, so delightful, can be obtained. 100 doses $1.00.
--Miss Mattie JACKSON, of Libertyville, is spending this week visiting her sister.
--Why don't you try CARTER's Little Liver Pills? They are a positive cure for sick headache and all the ills produced by disordered liver.
--A couple of young men, of good habits and character, can get board in a private family with pleasant surroundings. Particulars at this office.
--Wanted, a situation as a store clerk, by a young man of experience, of good habits and perfectly reliable. Particulars at this office.
--Mr. and Mrs. H. S. WILLIS left to-day for a trip to Kansas City, Leavenworth, Topeka, and St. Joe.
--Mr. George TINDALE, in the employ of LEVY Brotherts, Melbourne, Australia, says that he suffered extreme pain from neuralgia and received immediate relief by the use of St. Jacobs Oil, the great pain-cure.
--Edwin J. DARBY, of Chicago, representing and advertising the Red Cross Tobacco, was in the city to-day.
--There will be services at the Christian Church next Sunday at 11 a.m. and in the evening by Elder J. G. THOMPSON.
--Perforated patterns suitable for Kensington painting and outline work; also, pillow sham holders, for sale by Mrs. R. H. MOORE. Call at residence, 920 Second South Street.
--The Clerk has issued license to wed to Ansel FLETCHER and Miss Etta CASTEEL, Frank G. MOREIN and Miss Nettie McCOMB, W. H. RUCKMAN and Mrs. Sarah A. NACE.
--W. B. MURRAY gave a two-hours lecture the other day at a meeting of the stockholders of the Sterling Silver Mining Company in Burlington on the probabilities and possibilities of the mining industries in the State of Chihuahua. Old Mexico.
--The wedding of Frank G. MOREIN and Miss Nettie McCOMB occurred on Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. FARMER, on second south street, the Rev. A. B. McMACKIN officiating. The wedding was private, none but the immediate relatives of the parties being present. A number of handsome and valuable presents were received. THE JOURNAL extends its best wishes to the happy young couple.
--In our rounds this morning we were surprised to find that usually quiet and peaceable member of the bar, Mr. I. D. JONES, angry, madder than a March hare. Charley FULLEN, his law partner, had fired him out bodily, while he was having the office painted, papered and generally over-hauled
and cleaned up, -- something that would not be tolerated in the days of Bent Culbertson. It was cruel in Charley to thus impose upon a cripple, and we don't blame Isaac for getting angry.
--Rheumatism is clearly a species of blood-poisoning; that is, the blood of the victim is impregnated by unhealthy and obstructive acids that penetrate the entire system and give rise to those racking pains that render life a burden. The reason that Athlophoros invariably proves efficacious in dealing with this disease is that it at once attacks the cause. It enters the life current, and its action drives out the poisonous humors that have impaired the circulation, deprived the muscles of natural functions, and so stiffened the joints as to make them worse than useless to the unhappy victims of rheumatism.
--Closing Out. A stock of Tobacco and Cigars cheap. d95
G. A. UNKRICH.