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FAIRFIELD, IOWA "WEEKLY JOURNAL",
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Vol. VI, #29?, May 15, 1884,
Transcribed by Justina Cook
[Webmaster note: The May 8, 1884, edition was numbered 29 but should have been 28; this edition should be number 29.]

Monday Melange. (Page 1)
  --A. M. FREELAND, of Galesburg, is in the city.
  --Nate HEACOCK, of Brighton, was here yesterday.
  --J. T. HOTCHKISS, New York, was here to-day.
  --H. TRIPLITT, of Cincinnati, was in the city to-day.
  --T. H. CRAFT, of Washington, was in the city yesterday.
  --A. W. PAINE and wife, of Chicago, spent Sunday in the city.
  --H. M. WIKOFF and wife, of Cincinnati, were in the city yesterday.
  --A. W. PULLEN and T. H. SAUM, of Chicago, were in the city to-day.
  --L. W. THAYER, of Boston, and O. G. HEISLER, of Milwaukiee, spent Sunday in the city.
  --Rev. Albert McCALLA occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church yesterday in the absence of the pastor, Dr. EWING.
  --The Lewis G. BALDING Post No. 279, G. A. R., of Libertyville, meets the first evening of every month.
  --Rev. T. D. EWING, President of the college is absent in the western part of the state on college business.
  --Mrs. George HOWELL, we are sorry to learn, is very dangerously ill, and all hopes of her recovery are abandoned.
  --Rev. BAMFORD, of the M. E. Church, gave a very interesting and thoughtful talk last evening to his congregation. He had a good-sized audience.
  --There will be a meeting at the school house in Libertyville Friday evening May 16th to make arrangements for Decoration day. All ex-soldiers and citizens are cordially invited to participate.
  --It is with sorrow we learn of the death of Prof. H. N. WEST, of Fairfield, who died very suddenly last Wednesday evening. We attended the Fairfield Public school when Mr. WEST was Principal, several years ago.--Anita Tribune.
  --H. D. HESS, Muscatine, from whom Mr. CHASE purchased his magnificent Clyde colt, is in the city. He says Chase’s colt is the finest specimen of horse flesh he has ever sold to anybody, and that his breeding can't be beat.
  --James B. McCOY has bought out the law office of C. E. NOBLE on the west side, and has concluded to remain in Fairfield. THE JOURNAL rejoices to know of this conclusion of Mr. McCoy. We cannot afford to spare our good citizens.
  --There will be a Temperance Convention under the auspices of the W. C. T. U. in the Methodist Church in this city on the 28th and 29th inst. There will be a number of able and interesting speakers from abroad present. The programme will be issued next week.
  --With the buds, flowers, foliage and birds of springtime comes the bad boy with the blunderbuss and "nigger shooter." The latter weapons have been so recklessly used that complaint has been made of stray shots passing in dangerous proximity to the heads of passers by and others quietly pursuing the even tenor of their way.
  --John T. AXLINE, City Assessor, has completed his assessment of the City of Fairfield, and the following is the result of his labors: 256 cattle, $3,546; 375 horses, $17,530; 15 mules, $585; 49 swine, $188; 265 vehicles, $6,920; value of merchandise, $98,315; taxable furniture, $12,105; corporation stock, (First National Bank,) $60,000; other taxable property, $9,499. Total valuation of all property, $344,294.
  --Yesterday the boys had a good deal of amusement at the expense of the blonde individual, who tries to edit the oldest paper in the state. He had been up to VOORHIES on his roaring charger to get a few articles on advertising account to improve his personal appearance. After securing a package he tried to mount his steed, who threw him overboard in the presence of a large number of spectators, and they at once commenced to cheer. Blondie became enraged, tore up the ground, and hurled clogs as large as one's head wickedly at the bye-standers, who retreated in good shape, and the young man proved himself master of the situation. Three cheers and a tiger for Blondie.

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Northwest Corner Restaurant. (Page 1)
  The Northwest Corner Restaurant, MATTHEWS & MARTIN, proprietors, is the best place in the city to get a square meal for 25 cents. Open at all hours.
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  --A couple of young men, of good habits and character, can get board in a private family with pleasant surroundings. Particulars at this office.

THE ESTEY ORGAN (Page 1)
  ESTEY, PACKARD, ORCHESTRAL, GEO. A. WOODS, CROWN, QUEEN and CHICAGO COTTAGE ORGANS, new styles just received. Prices lower than ever before. Any make of Piano furnished at lower prices than can be obtained elsewhere. Call and see me.
        FRANK G. MOREIN,
    Northwest Corner Park, Fairfield, Iowa.

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  Tell the children to cut out and save the comic silhouette pictures as they appear from issue to issue. They will be pleased with the collection.

This space is owned by BLACKWELL’S BULL.

Of course we mean the famous animal appearing on the label of every genuine package of Blackwell’s Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco. Every dealer keeps this, the best Smoking Tobacco made. None genuine without trade-mark of the Bull.
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Friday Facts. (Page 1)
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  --The Council meets to-night.
  --J. R. ROSSADAY, Detroit, is here.
  --M. BOSWORTH, Topeka, is in the city.
  --Dr. C. E. STONER, of Creston, is here.
  --J. D. KING, of Cincinnati was here to-day.
  --W. G. RHODEHAMEL, of Indianapolis, is in the city.
  --J. M. HAYNES and wife, of Shenandoah, were in the city yesterday.
  --R. H. JONES, A. H. HOWARD and J. A. JACKSON, of Chicago, are in the city.
  --Gotlieb HOCH is running a restaurant in his building near the Rock Island depot.
  --Mr. and Mrs. STREIGHT are in Bonaparte. They expect to be here about the 15th.
  --Mrs. John S. THOMPSON, of Louisville, Ky., is visiting relatives and friends here.
  --Charles M. STINSON, of the Rock Island, returned to-day from a pleasant trip to Chicago.
  --Ed KENNEFICK yesterday sold his fine trotting mare to L. HIRSCH, a clothing dealer of Burlington for $300.
  --Miss Mary NOBLE, who has been visiting here for some time, goes to Villisca to-morrow to visit friends.
  --The Rev. Father SCHIFFMACHER, of Fairfield, is in the city visiting Father McMENOMY.--Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
  --The baleful season for house cleaning has rolled round, and our spring editor is reported to have selected his roost on the very ridge pole of the wigwam, where he entertains and keeps his better half in good humor by reading to her the latest speeches on a horrizontal reduction of revenue.
      SEED CORN.
  We now have on hand a car load of tested Seed Corn grown in Page and Van Buren connties of this state. Call at the grain house opposite Rock Island Depot.              NICHOLS & RUSH.
  --The residence of Squire COOK, 1½ miles west of Libertyville, in Des Moines township, caught fire about 9 o'clock last night, and burned to the ground. The contents in the lower story were saved, but those in the upper were burned. Loss about $1,200. Insured, but to what extent we could not learn.
  --We understand that A. R. NEWTON, of Kansas City, is desirous to have John L. BROWN come down there and manufacture his artificial stone. He says a railroad company there will take hold of it and furnish all the capital that is required for its manufacture. BROWN's artificial stone has had a fair test in this city, and is a pronounced success.

Saturday Sayings. (Page 1)
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  --F. WATLING, St. Louis, is here.
  --S. LAZER, Chicago, is in the city.
  --Wm. A. BRAYTON, Louisville, Ky., is in the city.
  --Max STEMPEL, of Burlington, is in the city to-day.
  --John P. MANATREY lost a very fine mare last night in colt birth.
  --A. PIPER and J. MOETZEL, of Davenport, were in the city to-day.
  --Mr. Warren BAILEY, a horse buyer, from Lancaster, Penn., is sick at the LEGGETT House.
  --R. H. LEGGETT spent several days of this week at the Ottumwa mineral springs, and was highly pleased with the result.
  --T. M. HORN, brother of John B. HORN, of this city, fell dead on Monday last at Logansport, Indiana, from heart disease, while engaged in running a buzz saw.
  --A letter received from Hon. M. A. McCOID states that he will not be able to get home for some time. The Keokuk Court House bill is regressing his attention. He is after the Lee county delegation.
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Decoration Day. (Page 1)
  The strewing of flowers on the graves of the brave soldiers who lost their lives in defense of the grand old flag of the Union, is a National holiday, and every patriot should consider it a solemn duty which he owes to the memory of those brave boys whose bodies repose in our cemeteries to see that his whole duty is performed on Memorial Day. To this end the committee on invitation would most respectfully and urgently invite everyone of whatever station, to lay aside their usual avocations and participate in the exercises of the day. We specially invite all G. A. R. Posts and all soldiers in the county, the pupils and teachers of the Union School, officers and students of Parsons College and Co. A, 2d Regiment, I. N. G. to take part in the exercises on Decoration Day, May 30.
                    JOHN DAVIES,
                    A. W. JAQUES,
                    A. S. JORDAN,
               Committee on Invitation.
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CITY COUNCIL. (Page 1)
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Regular Meeting of the City Council of Fairfield, Iowa.
[OFFICIAL.]
City Hall, May 9, 1884.
  Council met pursuant to adjournment.
  Present, Mayor BOLING and Trustees BRIGHT, CLARK, LEGGETT, McGAW, RICKSHER, SCOTT, SHOULTZ and YOUNG.
  The Street Commissioner, Judson HIGLEY, filed his second monthly report.
  The Streets and Alleys Committee, to whom was referred the petition and complaints of Jacob FURMAN, reported upon the same recommending that certain drains in the vicinity of Mr. FURMAR’s residence causing the nuisance complained of be continued eight feet west of the southeast corner of Mrs. FARMER's lot. Also the Committee recommended a new side walk in front of west half of Mrs. CROY’s lot.
  The Mayor and City Clerk were instructed to make and sign all deeds in the Cemetery as sold by the Cemetery Committee.
  The City Treasurer, James F. CRAWFORD, was authorized to pay the interest on coupons on water bonds as the same became due, and were presented after due, and cancel and return the same as vouchers in settlement with this Council.
  The City Solicitor filed his opinion upon the question of water bonds as submitted to him, and was directed to report an ordinance in accordance with the recommendations in said opinion, and report at the next meeting of this Council.
  The following bills were presented and allowed by a vote of the Council:
D. W. MASON, work on stseets,          $11.40
Judson HIGLEY, street com’r,               48.00
Dr. C. SNOOK, health officer,              50.00
  The Clerk was instructed to issue notices and the Marshal required to serve the same, on property owners, in accordance with recommendations of the Streets and Alleys committee in the FURMAN matter.
  The Committee on Public Property was instructed to make a walk across the park of ashes.
  The Street Commissioner was directed to receive $2.00 in lieu of street labor.
  In the matter of sidewalk in front of DEMARCE’s foundry, the subject was referred to the Streets and Alleys Committee.
  On motion the Council adjourned for week to meet at 7½ o'clock, P. M.
                    T. F. HIGLEY, City Clerk.

Thursday Transpirings. (Page 8)
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  --Wm. BROCKWAY, Boston, is here.
  --E. HUGHES, of Chicago, is here to-day.
  --A man suffering from debility and loss of appetite; he took two bottles of HOOD’s Sarsaparilla, gained ten pounds and got well.
  --Walker BLACK, of Sedalia, Mo., is in the city.
  --Chas. W. JACKSON, of Moline, was in the city to-day.
  --You have tried CARTER's Little Liver Pills and were pleased with them. They stimulate the liver, regulate the bowels and improve the complexion.
  --For a square meal, go to the Northwest Corner Restaurant.
  --Fresh Catfish and Trout at Albert's every day this week.
  --Miss MILLER, of Washington, was in the city to-day.
  --Waltus COLLINS and wife, of Salina, were in the city to-day.
  --The pump and fixtures for the water works are on the way here.
  --Dr. WARNER and wife, of Libertyville, were in the city to-day.
  --Chapped hands. A few drops of Johnson's Anodyne Liniment rubbed into the hands occasionally will keep them soft and free from soreness. Soldiers, sailors and fishermen should remember this. It is the best Liniment in the world for any purpose.
  --S. W. BLACK, agent of "Dickinson's Sketch Co."--whatever that is--is in the city.
  Mrs. O. A. BOEGNITZ, of Newcomerstown, Ohio, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. McMACKIN.
  --The Senior Class of ’84, of Parsons College, composed of Miss Fannie A. BOCKINS, Miss Mary L. HARKNESS, Racine D. HALL, Wm. F. MAGILL, Elmer E. REED and Sylvester H. SAWYERS, passed their final examination on Tuesday evening. They will be given a reception tonight by Prof. and Mrs. WILSON.

Wednesday Wanderings. (Page 8)
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  --Orlando FLOWER is in Chicago.
  --Sol NATHAN, of New York, is here.
  --Al HILBERT and Bert STUBBS go to Brighton to-night.
  --Albert D. BEACHY and H. M. NELSON of Chicago, are in the city.
  --Frank CUMMINGS has accepted a position with HUNT & HOWARD.
  --J. A. COX and J. A. MIDDLETON, of Boston, were in the city to-day.
  --"Jimmie" HAMPSON is back from Laporte City, and his friends will now find him with ROTH & YOUNG.
  --Telephone No. 12 has been taken out of the residence of C. M. STINSON and is now doing duty at the tile works of MESSENGER & ELLIOTT.
  --Invitations are out for the marriage of Mr. W. H. MEDES, of Quincy, Ill. and Miss Maggie CRAWFORD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. CRAWFORD, of this city, at their home on the afternoon of the 22d inst.
  --Chris. NOBLE says he is still in business, and does not propose to leave, that he merely sold Mr. McCOY a portion of his law library and leased him the front room of the building. He will occupy the rear room.
  --There will be a meeting at the Court House Friday night to take action with regard to the proper celebration of the Fourth of July. The young men have taken the matter in hand, and will see that we have a "boss" celebration. Let there be a full attendance at the meeting Friday night.
  --Albert D. BEACHY, representing the Chicago Times, is here to-day, and purposed writing up the city for his paper. A good writing up of Fairfield, in as attractive style as Mr. BEACHY is capable of doing, in a paper of the immense circulation of the Times, would be of incalculable benefit to our city, and we trust our people will take hold of the scheme.
  --The boys who are promiscuously using their "nigger shooters" and killing off innocent birds, better let up, or they will be brought up and fined under section 4063 of the Code of Iowa, which makes the penalty from $5 to $25 for killing birds, or destroying eggs. So boys, you should be aware of the law, and then beware of its consequences. We trust that a hint will be sufficient.
  --List of letters remaining in the postoffice in this city unclaimed and advertised for week ending Tuesday, May 13th, furnished THE JOURNAL by Thomas L. HOFFMAN, Postmaster: S. G. ANDERSON, Mrs. Mary E. BEERE, J. DESH 2, Mrs. Bariah H. DEANE, S. R. HIX, N. R. HORNEY, Charles P. KING, W. H. LOGAN, Wm. O’BRIAN, Chas. NEUMAN, Harry H. PRATT, John ROLLINS, Joseph STONEBURNER, Mrs. Anna Jennett SMITH, Cora R. SMITH, Wm. WALEY 2, B. F. WILSON.

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Sunday School Convention. (Page 8)
  We desire to call the attention of our readers to the coming State Sunday School Convention to be held in this city June 24th and 26th. The convention will be one of the largest held here for years, and on account of the proverbial beauty of our city and the reputation it has for hospitality, it promises to be even larger than is usual even for this convention. It is believed by persons competent to estimate the probable number of delegates that there will be nearly or about four hundred persons in attendance. It will behove us, therefore, as a city, to bestir ourselves and make the necessary preparation that we may entertain them in a befitting manner. In this connection we may note that a meeting was held in the chapel of the M. E. Church Monday evening, the object of which was to complete the preparatory arrangements. Joe BRADLEY was President and Frank ZIMMERMAN Secretary of the meeting. Committses on entertainment, etc., were appointed and the city will be canvassed thoroughly.
  We trust that every one will give to them a helping hand, and remembering that our reputation for Christian hospitality is at stake. Let each try not to evade the entertainment of any, but ask for such numbers as they can entertain.
  It was agreed Monday night that three brief addresses of welcome should be delivered on the part of the Sunday Schools, churches and citizens, and while it may be that this three-fold welcoming invites criticism, yet upon the whole, we trust that it will prove satisfactory. We are confident that the gentlemen selected to make these addresses will do their part and do it well. On the part of the Sunday School Joseph BRADLEY, of the Lutheran Church, will make the address. For the Churches, Rev. BAMFORD, of the M. E. Church, and for the city Mr. John W. BURNETT.
  Let us now give ourselves to a realization of the magnitude of the occasion, and give to this Christian body, as it comes among us, a royal Christian welcome.

Tuesday Tit-Bits. (Page 8)
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  --Tom CAMPBELL, St. Louis, is here.
  --A. R. JORDAN went to Brighton to-day.
  --H. A. WEBBER, of Burlington, is in the city.
  --L. B. MACK, of Cedar Rapids, is in the city.
  --G. M. HULL, Brookville, Kansas, is in the city.
  --D. WITKOWSKY, of Chicago, was here to-day.
  --J. W. EARSOM, of Springfield, O., is in the city to-day.
  --Dr. STEVER will renervate in Kansas for several weeks. He goes this week.
  --Peter ANDERSON, at SPIELMAN’s, has been ill with billious attack for several days.
  --Mrs. Fred SHERER is lying quite sick at her home, two miles north-west of town.
  --Chah. P. SIPPEL is in Burlington to-day, and John B. MILLER is running the office.
  --Hal JORDAN is assisting in the bank of WELLS & GARRETSON during Mr. WELLS’s absence.
  --The editor of this paper spent yesterday among his old friends in Columbus Junction.
  --Frank ROSE and wife have returned to the city, after having spent the winter in the central part of the state.
  --George A. WELLS and J. E. ROTH left Saturday evening for Socorro, New Mexico, and will be absent about ten days.
  --Mr. and Mrs. R. H. LEGGETT, and Miss Cora SMITH, left yesterday for Ohio, where they will spend the summer.
  --Rev. Geo. W. WARRINGER, pastor of the U. P. church, of Birmingham, was in the city to-day, and honored THE JOURNAL with a pleasant call.
  --Dr. WORTHINGTON has returned from his attendance on the 33d annual session of the American Medical Association recently in session at Washington, D. C.
  --Every young man invited to Bible study at Y. M. C. A. rooms Thursday evening. Theme, "Danger of unbelief." Topic for 4 o'clock meeting Sabbath afternoon, "Pernicious Literature."
  --Blondie says he don't recognize THE JOURNAL. It is not necessary that he should, in order for it to exist. We are here, all the same, to stay, and it is very unpretty for the young man to rend his nether garments in consequence. He may as well become reconciled.
  --The Clerk has issued marriage licenses since our last report to W. M. GRAVES and Miss Ada M. STANSBERRY, Jedediah MOUNT and Mrs. Mary E. STRINGER, F. F. PUMPHERY and Miss Minnie E. STEWART, Michael DORSEY and Miss Annie DWYER.
  --The Mt. Pleasant District Ministerial Association of the M. E. Church will meet in this city on Monday, May 19th next, at 7:30 P. M., and will continue in service during the next two days and evenings following. These meetings will be held in the M. E. church. The day sessions will be devoted to literary exercises, and the evenings to religious services. The opening sermon on Monday evening, will be preached by Rev. C. L. STAFFORD, of Washington. The public is cordially invited to attend all these meetings.
  --TO THE LADIES.--Boil your Baking Powder and if you smell ammonia don't use it. If you find flour or starch left in the water, don't use it unless you like to be cheated. If it smells old and tastes bitter, it is alum, don't use it. Test every kind you can find and then test DeLAND’s Chemical and you will find nothing left in the water, as it contains nothing but Cream Tartar and Soda, which means pure Baking Powder. In cans only.

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Lessons in Painting. (Page 8)
  Miss Minnie RHODE is prepared to give lessons in Oil Painting--Flower, Portrait and Landscape. Studio at Mrs. A. R. WICKERSHAM's. Those desiring to take lessons are invited to call and examine her work. She is deserving of the patronage of the community.

LIBERTYVILLE ITEMS. (Page 8)
  Saturday was the largest churn of the season at the creamery, 300 pounds.
  A literary society is organized to run in connection with the school here. The meetings are every Friday afternoon.
  Dr. Reed HAYDEN, of Platte City, Mo., is visiting in the city this week at the residence of his brother, Dr. J. W. HAYDEN.
  A boy living with Simon BLOUGH in Des Moines township, was seriously hooked Tuesday by a cow. Dr. MILLER dressed the wounds.
  Business is booming for our merchants. MOORE & JACKSON had a car load of flour, the best grades in the market, shipped them this week for their new store.
  Burk and Bob BISHOP, two of the good boys of Liberty township, leave Tuesday for Rocky Bar, Idaho. The good wishes of their many friends will follow them.
  Libertyville will observe Memorial Day, the soldiers’ floral festival, with becoming ceremony. A meeting is called by Capt. J. C. FRY, commander of the company of ex-soldiers here, to meet on May 16th to make arrangements.
  Wm. HARMON, an old time resident of Libertyville, who was reported having died in Washington Territory some ten years ago, materialized into shape and dropped down among his many friends and relatives Monday. We were greatly rejoiced to find him among the living.
                    RENRUT.