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The Fairfield Weekly Journal

October 2, 1884

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Fairfield, Iowa "WEEKLY JOURNAL"
Jefferson County
Vol. VI, # 49

Transcribed by Debbie Nash

Friday Facts. (Page 1)
  --The Council meets to-night.
  --Marsh TRAVILLA, of Quincy, is here to-day.
  --Wm. B. BURGESS, of Brooklyn, is in the city.
  --C. J. DODGE, of Burlington, speaks to-night.
  --R. H. STEPHENS, of Council Bluffs, is in the city.
  --L. C. FUSLEN, of Chicago, is in the city to-day.
  --S. W. BRAMHALL, of Burlington, is in the city to-day.
  --O. J. BIXBY, of Alexandria, D. T., was in the city to-day.
  --John PALMER sold his residence opposite Henry SEMON’s, yesterday to Mr. DAVIES, father of our county treasurer, for $1,300.
  --Al HILBERT, accompanied by his wife, will attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias at Sioux City next week.
  --For sale, a seven eighth short horn bull, deep red, weighs 1700. An excellent breeder. Will be sold reasonable. Apply to W. A. BARTON.
  --James M. HINKLE has commenced the erection of a fine new residence on his lots recently purchased of "Pap" BARNES, opposite Henry SEMON’s.
  --Perry A. Newell Post, No. 232 of Birmingham, will have a grand campfire on Thursday, October 2d. Hon. M. A. McCOID and Hon. John WILLIAMSON, of this city, and Rev. E. J. PIKE, of Selma, are the speakers announced for the occasion.
  --Lost, between DAVIS’s grocery and the C., B. & Q. depot, a red pocket book, containing $25.00, a gold necklace, and a quarterly pass. The finder will be liberally rewarded by returning it to the owner, Cornelius WALLACE, Whitfield, or by leaving it at this office.

Saturday Sayings. (Page 1)
  --Alonzo LONG, New York is here.
  --Dr. KING and wife, of Albia, are in the city.
  --Frank JONES has returned home after a trip out west.
  --Dr. OLIVER and Israel TROUT, of Libertyville, called to-day.
  --The McLEOD case is likely to cost the city right smart after all.
  --Lon BURGESS, at his own request, has been transferred to day-time service.
  --It is intimated that the number 13 marked all over town, was done by KINSLOE’s boy.
  --Lieut. Alex. McCRACKIN, U. S. Navy, from New London, Conn. is home on a vacation.
  --Miss Dassa BLACK has returned from her two month’s sojourn on the northern lakes.
  --John C. BRADSHAW, Augustus Caesar’s father, is building a fine residence on first south street west.
  --That solid citizen and veteran republican from Penn Township, I. H. CRUMLEY, was in the city to-day.
  --They had rather a nice glee club at the democratic meeting last night, with Miss Bertha COFFIN at the organ.
  --Mrs. Perley B. BROWN (nee DOUGHERTY) from Northern Iowa, is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DOUGHERTY.
  --Round trip tickets are now on sale at the Rock Island ticket office in this city for Cincinnati, Columbus and other Ohio points at greatly reduced rates.
  --W. D. AXLINE, of Tifflin, Ohio, is in the city visiting his mother and friends. We imparted the rudiments of the "art preservative" to Billy in this city in 1867.
  --The Mt. Pleasant Journal, in closing a lengthy account of the visit of our people to the home of our next Congressman last Tuesday evening, says: "Mt. Pleasant fully appreciated the courtesy of the Fairfield club, and propose to return their visit some time before the ides of November. It is certain their generous turn out did much to waken the friendly feeling that exist between neighboring cities working in the same political harness for the election of one of the best men the 1st District of Iowa has ever supported."
  --In this Congressional District, the campaign is remarkable for its freedom from personal abuse and vituperation. Both the candidates are men of high personal standing and have the confidence and esteem of their fellow citizens. There has never been a word derogatory to the official standing of either gentleman. Mr. HALL is an able man, though erratic and visionary in his theories on political economy and is of the full-fledged old school of hard-shell democracy. His reform theories are to stand still and live on the records of the past and read the superscriptions on old tombstones. Mr. WOOLSON is alive to all the advance questions of the day, takes a solid grip on the reins of reform and drives for an enlightened civilization and progress. He will be elected, and will make himself felt in the House of Representatives, and do honor to the first district.

The Democratic Campaign. (Page 1)
  The meeting in the opera house last night was largely attended. The ladies had the stage most beautifully decorated with plants and flowers. In the center was a large stand covered with a choice selection of plants, and on both sides of the stage were boquets and flags, which gave their colors and changeable hues from the footlights, fragrance filled the vast hall, and the scene was more like a fair than a democratic party meeting.
  J. B. McCOY presided and stated the purpose of the meeting to be the presentation of a banner by the democratic ladies of Fairfield to the CLEVELAND and HENDRICKS club. Miss Beatrice CUNNINGHAM was then introduced and in well chosen words, well enunciated with clear soundidg (sic) voice, presented the banner. C. E. STUBBS followed in behalf of the club, thanking the ladies for the beautiful emblem.
  Then came the speaker of the evening, Hon. Charles J. DODGE, of Burlington, who spoke for some two hours. His speech was an exhibit of figures, contrasting democratic administration with republic and showing, of course, great economy in favor of the former over the latter. These figures were startling and convincing to the democrats present, of which there were many, it was amusing and provoked much merriment, for lawyer like, it evaded the truth and hid its absurdity behind the enormity of figures. His handling of the BLAINE-MULLIGAN business was a repetition of all the low-flung interpretations of the democratic press, and to make the audience think there is something involving peculation, fraught and dishonesty on the part of BLAINE in this matter, his manner assumed that of injured piety, of a prayer for a friend in purgatory, and was terribly convincing of the love and regard democrats have for honesty; and when he pictured how BLAINE was tempted once to commit suicide when this man MULLIGAN had his letters and refused to give them up, the audience was wild with excitement, looking every minute for BLAINE to step upon the stage and die the tragic death--but BLAINE didn’t.
  Next he paid a glowing tribute to Grover CLEVELAND, by repeating at length his written autobiography--or as our departed citizen, Wm. PAYNE would say "otigrafey." One incident in the life of this great and good man was given with much feeling and brought tears as big as Sam SYKES’s squashes from all eyes that spilt tears.  It was when this man GROVER, in his youth, forty-two years old, if he remembered, went in poverty to his uncle, and to hide his old shoes, slid quietly into the corner of the room, took off his shoes and stuck his feet into the chimney to warm them, and thus got the benefit of the heat, and, martyr-like, hid from his wealthy uncle his shabby shoes and frostbitten feet. This feet is worthy of emulation by all the youths in our land, and reminds us we can make our lives sublime, and departing leaves behind us footprints on the old mantle lime.
  The speaker being at this point nearly overcome with emotion, hastened to a close by saying that he would not refer to BLAINE’s marriage. This was a chill to the audience, for they wanted to know about this, as there have been intimations in various papers that somebody knew something about this affair that they didn’t want to tell. But the speaker was wise, as it likely would have demanded a short sketch of the trials, thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes of Mariar HAIRPIN, and time was too precious.
  With a tear-dampened appeal to young men the orator very gracefully thanked the audience, and the circus closed with a wild, howling, electric thunder and wind storm.

Monday Melange. (Page 1)
  --C. S. HINES, New York, is in the city.
  --F. C. MARDEN, of Ottumwa, was here to-day.
  --D. M. PARRETT, of Batavia, was in town to-day.
  --H. A. CHERRY and George D. MARTIN of Chicago, are in the city.
  --Mrs. M. B. CASE and Miss Maggie have returned from their month’s visit in Chicago.
  --Mrs. C. M. BILLS and son Frank, of Kansas City, are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. RISTINE.
  --Two former Mt. Pleasant girls now occupy seats in President ARTHUR’s cabinet--Mrs. Robert T. LINCOLN and Mrs. Frank HATTON.
  --The Democrats rather discount the Republicans in the attractiveness of their headquarters. But the Democrats have no Plumed Knights.
  --Jacob DAHLMANN, our enterprising and energetic boot and shoe dealer, goes to Sioux City to-night to attend the Grand Lodge, K. of P. in session there this week. Mr. DAHLMANN is the representative of Forest City Lodge, No. 37, of this city.
  --There will be a grand Ohio excursion over the C., B. & Q. and I., B. & W. to-morrow, Sept. 30th. Round trip tickets to Cincinnati or Indianapolis, $19.00; to Columbus $20.00. Tickets will be good for return till Nov. 10th. The excursion train leaves this city at 6 p.m. to-morrow evening.
  --C. E. STUBBS, of this city, will address the people of Locust Grove Township, on the political issues of the day, on Saturday evening next, Oct. 4, at 7:30, at the church building in Batavia, Iowa. Bert is a pleasing and entertaining speaker, and will give a talk worthy one’s time and attention.
  --The Burlington Hawk-Eye takes occasion to say that "the people of the first district are getting better acquainted with their next representative, Hon. John S. WOOLSON, and the more they see of him the better they like him. He has all the qualities of a good citizen, a popular man and a first-class representative, and every republican vote in the district will be cast for him."
  --A correspondent from here to the Eldon Review, writing about the late reunion, pays this deserved compliment to one of our honored citizens: "Mrs. Major Woods, a lady well known by all Iowa soldiers, as an agent of the Sanitary Commission, was also present, and received a grand reception by those who remember her many acts of kindness in the camps and upon the battlefields of the South."
  --George W. WHITE, J. W. BURNETT, H. A. SPIELMAN and H. C. RANEY and wife went over to Clay, Washington County, Saturday to assist in the organization of a Young Men’s Christian Association. A number was present from Washington and Davenport to assist in the work. The meetings on Saturday night and Sabbath were well attended, notwithstanding the rain and mud. The organization promises to be a success and result in much good.
  --It will be news to Hon. Frank HATTON, now Postmaster General, to learn that he commenced his public career as publisher of a paper at Brighton. The Enterprise says so, but it is in error. Brighton publishers have never amounted to much, and there is no encouragement in HATTON’s case for HEACOCK or FRASHER. It was Harry HATTON, now deceased, a brother of Frank’s, that published the Brighton paper. Frank HATTON commenced his public career on the Mt. Pleasant Journal, which he always made red-hot and kept it heating. From editor and proprietor of the Mt. Pleasant Journal to a seat in the Cabinet of the ruler of a great nation like this, in less than a decade, is certainly advancing rapidly. But Frank’s ambition, energy and efficiency are worthy the highest reward. Now, if Frank don’t turn out Postmaster HOFFMAN, and give us the Fairfield office for this puff, we will never forgive him.

WOOLSON as a Talker. (Page 1)
[Burlington Hawk-Eye.]
  Mr. WOOLSON made a splendid impression. He spoke impromptu, having had but an hour’s notice that he would be called upon to speak. He revealed the fact unknown to many that he was eloquent and interesting. The audience staid for him. They appreciated him. They began to understand that he could talk sense in a most interesting and entertaining way, and they want to hear more of it. WOOLSON stock advanced last night in Burlington. It is above par today. It will be at an increasing premium until election day. There are democrats in Burlington who are ready now to vote for him, and their numbers will steadily increase. The enthusiasm with which the vast audience responded to the request for cheers for WOOLSON, was only an intimation of his growing popularity.

(Advertisement.) (Page 1)
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  PLUMBERS,
Gas and Steam Fitters

  Have a full line of Iron Pumps, Iron and Lead
Pipe, Sinks, etc. All repairing promptly and
thoroughly done. Shop opposite LEGGETT House,

      FAIRFIELD, IOWA.

Tuesday Tit-Bits. (Page 8)
  --Charles F. LOVELL, New York, is here.
  --Walter E. FOX, of Rock Island, was in the city to-day.
  --Milt CUDDY attended the TURNEY-McCULLOCH wedding at Abingdon yesterday.
  --Mrs. Charles A. CLARKE and Mrs. D. F. GARRETTSON, of Kansas City, daughters of the late George ACHESON of this city, are here on a visit.
  --John H. YOUNG, formerly of this city is now driving an extensive hardware and stove business in Lucas, Lucas connty (sic), this state, and is we are glad to learn doing well.
  --Mrs. Ella EICHELBERGER and Mrs. Sallie W. REINECK, of Des Moines, on their return home from an extended visit in the East, will be the guests of Mrs. Capt. BURGESS to-morrow.
  --The American Express Office was moved yesterday, and the Telephone Exchange Central Office will doubtless be removed to-day to their handsome quarters in the new CRAWFORD building.
  --T. P. HARRIS, Richland’s attorney, has removed to Clyde, Kansas. Mr. HARRIS is a young man of good character and excellent business ability, and THE JOURNAL wishes him success in his new western location.
  --A very quiet, but very pleasant wedding occurred at Abingdon yesterday afternoon. It was the marriage of Mr. Chas. A. TURNEY, a prominent and popular business man of Red Oak, Iowa, to Miss Cora, the handsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McCULLOCH, who is well known and highly esteemed in that section of our county. THE JOURNAL extends its best wishes to the happy young couple.

Wednesday Wanderings. (Page 8)
  --Max STEMPEL, Burlington, is here.
  --W. F. CUDDY, Bethany, Mo., is in the city.
  --S. L. MURRAY, of Libertyville, was in town to-day.
  --Walter SCOTT, Maryville, Kansas, is in the city.
  --Mrs. BROLLIAR, of Richland, was in town yesterday.
  --Hon. John S. WOOLSON spoke at Salem this afternoon.
  --W. M. McFARLAND, of Brooklyn, Io. was in the city to-day.
  --George B. INMAN and James WALTON of New York, are here.
  --J. E. POWERS and Dan GAHAN, Jr. of Chicago, are here to-day.
  --Eldora has a new paper of the democratic persuasion, called the Eldora Democrat.
  --Joel GEORGE, of Bloomington, Ill., is in the city visiting his son, Charles F. GEORGE.
  --The room adjoining JONES’ drug store recently occupied as a barber shop, is being fitted up for a restaurant.
  --No BLAINE pole has yet been raised from Mr. CONKLING’s tent. Roscoe says he is not in the criminal practice now.
  --The Washington Democrat says that Hon. J. G. CARLISLE, Speaker of the House of Representatives, will speak at Fairfield, Wednesday, October 22d.
  --Persons whose occupation gives but little exercise are victims of torpid liver and constipation. CARTER’s Little Liver Pills will relieve you.
  --It will hardly do to call the MULLIGAN letters democratic "mud," as most of them bear the signature of James G. BLAINE, who hoped he "wouldn’t prove a dead head in the enterprise."
  --A prominent republican said to use the other day that it was about all he could stomach to vote for BLAINE. The woods are full of such republicans, a good many of whom will not take the dose.
  --Geo. C. NEWMAN and B. B. FRASE, of Des Moines, were in the city to-day.
  --J. F. BARNES, of Kansas City, was here to-day.
  --More cases of sick headache, biliousness, constipation, &c., can be cured in less time, with less medicine, and for less money, by using CARTER’s Little Liver Pills, than by any other means.
  --If there ever was a specific for any one complaint then CARTER’s Little Liver Pills are a specific for Sick Headache, and every woman should know this. They are not only a positive cure, but a sure preventive if taken when the approach is felt. CARTER’s Little Liver Pills act directly on the liver and bile, and in this way remove the cause of disease without first making you sick by a weakening purge. If you try them you will not be disappointed.
  --Indications now are that Hon. John S. WOOLSON, republican candidate for Congress in this district, will have two thousand majority over Mr. HALL. Mr. WOOLSON is a man of the people, and his candidacy will grow in popular favor from day to day until the election in November. He is a man against whom no ill can be said. He stands irreproached and irreproachable.

Thursday Transpirings. (Page 8)
  --Ed LINK, St. Louis, is in the city.
  --August GOERTS, New York, is here.
  --F. E. JORDAN, from Arizona, is here.
  --M. C. SHORE, Rockford, Ill., is in the city.
  --L. B. MASSLER, of Aurora, is in the city.
  --Joe LEHMANN, Burlington, is here to-day.
  --O. H. BARRETT, Jerseyville, Ill., is in the city.
  --Mrs. MOORE will return from her two weeks visit at Red Oak to-night.
  --If your can’t "Bear" a cough "Bull" it with Dr. BULL’s Cough Syrup.
  --Miss Minnie HURST, of Libertyville, spent last evening in the city, the guest of Miss Mattie JACKSON.
  --When a lecturer has worked the ladies of his audience so near to the weeping point that they have gotten out their handkerchiefs, and then suddenly changes his tone and speaks of the merits of Dr. BULL's Cough Syrup he is bound to arouse a feeling of indignation.
  --It is "Pap" BARNES that will run a restaurant next to JONES’ drug store. "Pap" ain’t happy without a restaurant.
  --Pure blood is absolutely necessary in order to enjoy perfect health. HOOD's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and strengthens the system.
        Hard Coal Base Burner,
second hand, as good as new, for sale reasonable. Apply at this office.
  --James A. BECK, of the LEGGETT House left last night by the Rock Island, for Chicago.
  --Pure rich blood gives us health, long life and a "green old age," but how few pay any attention to the state of their blood? PARSONS’ Purgative Pills make new rich blood, and taken one a night for three months will change the blood in the entire system.
  --For sale, a seven eighth short horn bull, deep red, weighs 1700. An excellent breeder. Will be sold reasonable. Apply to W. A. BARTON.
  --My friend, look here! You know how weak and nervous your wife is, and you know that CARTER’s Iron Pills will relieve her, now why not be fair about it and buy her a box.
  --Fresh bulk oysters at LANG’s every day.
  --The regular Bible study and monthly Board meeting at Y. M. C. A. rooms Thursday evening. Consecration service Sabbath morning. Gospel meeting 4 P.M.



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