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Fairfield, Iowa "WEEKLY JOURNAL"
Jefferson County
Transcribed by Joey Stark

COMPANY M GONE, (Page 1)
Fairfield Sends to the Defence of Her Country Sixtyfour of Her Bravest Sons
THEY ARE OFF TO WAR
Theee Thousand People at the Depot to Give to the Noble Boys a Last Farewell. To Many it Recalled the Scenes of '61.
  Without doubt one of the finest meetings ever held in Fairfield was held last night in the Grand opera house, the occasion being the farewell reception to Company M Second Regiment I. N. G. The Company, where ever they may go, to the southern coast, or to the Isle of Cuba, or on board some of the great war vessels, can look back with the greatest pride to their last night in Fairfield, and the heartfelt expressions of sincere appreciation and sorrow shown by everyone. Every man, woman and child in the city and community is a friend of the company and long to show their sincere appreciation of the brave noble young men. Last night the opportunity was afforded them to show their love, and all did or attempted, to take advantage of the opportunity. The Grand opera house was packed to overflowing and it became necessary to close the doors. Two or three hundred people were turned away, disappointed, unable to gain admission. Creed, politics, all were lost sight of in that audience, and there was but one thought in the minds of all, and that was to give to the young men some demonstration of the high regard in which they are held, and how most truly their efforts in behalf of their county has touched the heart of every loyal citizen.
  On the stage beneath the folds of both stars and stripes and the Cuban flag, sat the members of Company M. And a finer lot of young men never graced any stage. They were greeted with cheer after cheer. The meeting was called to order by Mayor JAQUES, who made a few well selected remarks. Prof. LUCE's chorus class sang "America." After the invocation by Dr. MAGILL, Mayor JAQUES presented Judge LEGGETT as chairman of the meeting. Upon taking the chair Mr. LEGGETT made an excellent speech, and introduced in order the following gentlemen who made short patriotic talks:
  R. J. WILSON, J. W. LEWIS, of Ottumwa; C. M. JUNKIN, Capt. HEATON, E. F. SIMMONS, C. W. COYKENDALL, Rev. SHEPHERD, J. S. McKENNEY (sic - McKEMEY), E. A. HOWARD, W. G. ROSS, Lieut. REED, Rev. BOATMAN, J. A. RAINES. These talks were interspersed by songs by Prof. LUCE's choral class, who sang the old familiar war songs.--"Star Spangled Banner," and "Marching Through Georgia." The final song was a revised version of an old familiar tune and was entitled, "We will Hang General WEYLER on a Sour Apple Tree," and the audience joined in. At the close of Capt. HEATON's talk he called on his trumpeters, UNKRICH and SHELTON to give the army calls, which the boys did in a way which proved that they were efficient in their positions.
  An attempt to give a synopsis of the speeches is useless. But it is enough to say that such patriotic utterance as were made there, are not uttered, except when the speaker is fired by a true love for his country. Every man with heart aglow with patriotic fervor, they spoke what the felt and felt with their whole soul. It was not a time for a waste of words. The meeting was a grand success and will become a part of the history of Fairfield.
  Company M is gone. At the close of the farewell meeting last night the orders were awaiting them to go to Des Moines as soon as possible. The first rumor was that a special train would await them as soon as they could make preparations to leave, but later the captain recieved orders for the company to leave on No. 9, Burlington route, this afternoon. When it became known that the company had received orders to leave the church bells were tolled and the whistles blew and many of our citizens were soon on the streets.
  The members of the company were given dinner at the LEGGETT house at twelve o'clock toay, and at 12:45 they fell in for the march to the depot. The G. A. R. was already in line and acted as escort. Before leaving the park Mayor JAQUES, in behalf of the citizens and friends of the company presented them with a purse of forty-five dollars. A crowd of not less than 3000 people followed the boys to the train to bid them goodbye.
  Many touching scenes took place there. Fathers, mothers, sisters, wives and sweethearts bidding farewell to those they love so well.
  There is many a sad home in the city this evening; many a heart is aching and praying for the boys who have gone. The very best young men in the city are now with the company. And here we want to speak a word for the members of the company who so earnestly longed to go to the front in the defense of the country they love so well, and who were prevented by physical defects over which they had no control. These young men are among the best in the company and have been faithful, earnest members and they feel a very keen disappointment.

LOCAL NEWS (Page 2)
From Wednesday's Daily. [Ed. note: Some duplicate entries from April 20?]
  Burney WHITE went to Perlee this morning.
  John LEECH, of Woolson, was in the city today.
  Wm. HARKENS, of Woolson, was trading in town today.
  Geo. GILBERT, of Leando, was in the city on business this afternoon.
  EMERY & Son shipped two car load of eggs to New York City today
  Geo. GOODRICH, the Richland fast horse man, was in town on business today.
  Mrs. Chas. GAGE returned last night from a few days visit in Birmingham.
  Ernie THOMPSON went to Brighton this morning, where he will visit friends for a few days.
  Mrs. GILMER, wife of our ounty (sic) recorder, left on No. 9 today to spend a few days in Batavia visiting friends.
  Mrs. CARLSON, of Lockridge, returned home on No, 10, after a few days' visit with Mrs. J. E. WILKERSON.
  Spring humors, boils, pimples, eruptions, sores may be completely cured by purifying the blood with HOOD's Sarsaparilla.
  Harry SMITH returned from Chicago this morning where he has been with a car load of cattle for his father. J. N. SMITH.
  Louis BOOS and Marion ADAMS, of Four Corners, were trading in town today. Mr. BOOS was also visiting his father, John BOOS.
  J. W. CLAPP, residing about two miles from town, was a caller yesterday. Mr. CLAPP is a prominent farmer, and father of Rev. W. L. CLAPP, formerly of this city, but now has a charge in Crawfordsville, Iowa. Rev. CLAPP is one of those hustling, whole-souled preschers of the gospel, and a chip off the old block. Mr. CLAPP, senior, is 62 years old and has served a long time on the farm. He is now caring for 16 head of harses (sic), 55 sheep, 40 hops (sic), 40 fat cattle and 20 stock cattle. He has lived in Jefferson county for 44 yvars (sic), and is entitled to the name of one of our oldest settlers.

From Thursday's Daily. (Page 2)
  Dr. CLEMENT, of Glasgow, was in town today.
  D. W. CLARK, of Batavia, was noticed on the streets today.
  Arthur WOODS is going to Birmingham tomorrow on business.
  Mr. BEATTY, the cattleman, returned from Chicago this morning.
  Mrs. O. E. HARPER, from Batavia, is visiting relatives in the city.
  Mr. Bert LITTON and wife were up from Glasgow trading today.
  Messrs. Frank and James MOWERY, from Abingdon, visited the city today.
  Fred McELWEE and wife, of Glasgow, were trading with our merchants this afternoon.
  W. W. LAUGHLIN and Dave BUCHANAN were in from Libertyville today, trading with our merchants.
  Word has come that Mr. John HOLMES, near Batavia, died at his home this morning. No particulars were learned.
  Mrs. F. L. JONES returned home from the missionary meeting at Libertyville last evening instead of going to the Presbyterial meeting at Fort Madison.
  Mr. DAVIS, of the I. X. L. hardware store has sold out his interest to his partner, Mr. SPEEK, who will continue the business at the old stand. Mr. DAVIS retains the implements and will soon sell them out. He is as yet undecided as to his future location. We hope he may see fit to remain in Fairfield.
  T. T. WILLLIAMS, of Birmingham, was in town yesterday. He is a prominent hog raiser, and has not in his 14 years residence near Birminghan, lost one by cholera. His stock is run down now; has only 40--partly on account of pigs being late this spring. He has $2,200 invested in a threshing machine and goes to Minnesota; his machine is there now and he expects to go there this year.
  B. L. GOSICK, lving near the city was in town today arranging for some new buildings on his place. Mr. GOSICK is a breeder of fine Poland China hogs and has an enviable reputation. He showed against Washington county recently and won over them. At the state fair he takes every thing in sight. His herd is classed in the front rank and this year he will carry off his usual laurels.
  Ed BOWMAN, of the BOWMAN Bros., was here Tuesday in company with the MORROW Bros. The latter were looking over they city with a view to locating. They are from Pennsylvania and are very prominent in business circles. The BOWMAN Bros., H. N. SHAW and the MORROW Bros., are all in the same line of business and they have an established reputation for rustling, which would recommend them to any community. We trust they may decide to locate here and should they do so we bespeak for them the consideration of our people.

From Friday's Daily. (Page 2)
  Lon BRADY, of Richland, was noticed on the streets today.
  L. D. SMITH, of Libertyville, was in town today trading with our merchants.
  Mrs. HARPER went to Libertyville this morning for a few days visit with friends.
  H. T. BUREKER, of near Brighton, a prominent stock man was a pleasant caller today. Mr. BUREKER is quite patriotic and much interested in war news.
  Miss Etta SANDS left for Beckwith this afternoon to visit with relatives over Sunday.
  Miss Emily MAHON went to Batavia on No. 9 this afternoon for a few days visit with friends.
  Yesterday J. N. SMITH shipped a car load of hogs from Lockridge to John MONELL at Ottumwa.
  Clerk LONG issued a license to marry, yesterday, to Mr. John BANACH and Mrs. Katazyna KASMARK. [Ed. note: This is my great-great-grandfather and his second wife.]

From Saturday's Daily (Page 2)
  EMERY & Son shipped a car of eggs again today.
  Mr. Jasper ISRAEL came down from Perlee today.
  W. N. GOSSICK was over from Libertyville today.
  E. H. MOHR, was over from Birmingham today.
  P. D. YOST, of Libertyville, was in the city today.
  Geo. SHANER came up from Glasgow this afternoon.
  Miss WEDGEWOOD went to Glendale today to visit friends.
  Mr. GREESON, of Pleasant Plain, was seen on the streets today.
  Mrs. Ella PRATT and Miss HIBBARD were over from Libertyville today,
  A fine specimen of old glory floats from the heights of Fort Haywood.
  Mrs. Bertha WORTHINGTON, of Richland, is visiting Mrs. J. W. JUNKIN.
  W. E. THOMPSON sold, during the week, a fine compound traction engine.
  M. S. RANDALL, Joe SCHLISH and Jasper HOLLANDER are over from Salina today.
  Miss Jessie WRAY, who is teaching school at Beckwith, will Sunday at home.
  J. W. DOLE, of this city, who is teaching school at Libertyville, is at home today.
  Miss Minney COREY came in last evening from her school to spend Sunday at home.
  Rev. MELLICK went to Doud's Station this morning, where he will hold services tomorrow.
  Mrs. G. W. DAHLMAN and children returned today after a weeks' visit with friends in Ft. Madison.
  Misses MATSON and KIRBY, two of Brighton's school teachers are in the city for a visit with friends over Sunday.
  Miss Mande MARTIN left for Glasgow today and take up her school duties Monday for the spring term in that village.
  Joseph SCHILLERSTROM has been appointed administrator of the estate of Chas. A. EDMUND, of Lockridge township.
  Miss Clara SAMUELSON came up to Lockridge from Burlington Wednesday evening, to get her sister who will be taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment today, at Burlington. Miss Elma has many friends who are in hopes for her speedy recovery.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. (Page 2)
For the week ending April 22, 1898.
April 16.--Ellis H PEEBLER to Ira A PEEBLER sw4 sw4 sec 12 71 11 . . . . . . . . $2,600.00
April 16.--Clark VANNOSTRAND & w to Caroline FLINSPACH S pt ne4 sw4 sec 34 73 9 . . . . . . 510.00
April 18.--Trustees of Fell Cemetery to Samuel H WATKINS lt 11 Fell Cemetery . . . . 25.00
April 18.--John C BRADSHAW to A C D BRADSHAW und ½ lt 5 blk 7 new plat City of Fairfield Ia . . . . . 2,500.00
April 19.--E A HOWARD & w to Ward LAMSON lt 2 blk 19 new plat City of Fairfield Iowa . . . . . . 300.00
April 19.--Susan MARTIN & h to E R SMITH pt se4 se4 sec 26 73 10 . . . . . . 150.00
April 20.--Alfred J HARVEY guardian to G S HARRIS und 1/3 pt lt 4 blk 4 sw add to City of Fairfield Iowa . . . . 31.66
April 20.--Jacob RAILSBACK & w et al to Elmer FORNEY pt lts 5 6 7 & 8 old plat town of Batavia Ia . . . . . 300.00
April 20.--Michael STAUB estate by referees to August WALGREN nw4 se4 & se4 sw4 sec 4 72 8 . . . . . . 1,450.00
April 20.--Wilhelma GRAFF to Edward HARTMAN & w pt ne4 sw4 sec 35 72 8 . . . . . . 30.00
April 20.--Ward LAMSON & w to E A HOWARD lts 7 & 8 blk 19 new plat City of Fairfield Ia . . . . . . 485.00
April 22.--Jonathan LONGERBONE & w to Robert B KENYON se4 nw4 sec 24 73 11 . . . . 1,260.00

THE DAYS OF SIXTY ONE. (Page 2)
Thirty-Seven Years Ago the District Court of Jefferson County took Action in Reference to the Approaching Crisis
  Thirty-seven years ago the members of the bar and officers of the court of the Jefferson county court took action which will be of great interest to our people, especially in view of the struggle now pending. We publish the action as it is recorded in the files at the county clerk's office. It is in the hand writing of Wm. LONG who was the county clerk. He was father of the present incumbent. The action was as follows:
FIRST DAY.
  Tuesday, April 23, A. D., 1861:--After the opening of court and before any business was brought before it, George ACHESON, Esq., arose and said that in view of the troubled condition of the country and the efforts that were being made to subvert the constitution and overthrow the government which our fathers established, he moved that as members of the bar and officers of the court, we renew our allegience to the government, which was seconded by James F. WILSON, Esq., and advocated by him and Messrs. SLOGH, JONES, STUBBS and ACHESEN Esq., and opposed by Chas NEGUS Esq. The court ordered that the motion be sustained; thereupon all the officers of the court and attorneys present, except Charles NEGUS, repeated with the court the following oath towit: "I do solemnly swear before almighty God, that I will support and maintain the constitution, government and laws of the United States and the constitution and laws of the state of Iowa, so help me God."
  April 24, 1861, the day following this action, company E, 2nd Iowa Infantry marched to the court house and Judge Wm. STONE, who was then presiding, notified the court that the company was at the door ready to take the oath which was then administered.

CONNER TRIUMPHANT (Page 3)
Fairfield High School is Victorious in State Declamatory Contest
A VERY EASY VICTORY
All the Judges De ide in Favor of Fairfield's Representative. (sic)
  Today was a great day for the members of the Fairfield high school, and for all the city. Even some of the business houses were draped with yellow and black, the colors of the senior class of the high school; for last night Harry CONNER won first honors in the Oratorical division of the State high school declamatory contest held at Waterloo, and what Mr. CONNER is more to be congratulated upon, is that judges were unanimous in their decision, a circumstance which rarely happens. Mr. CONNER spoke an oration written by Mr. Clarence LEEDS of this city, and a member of the senior class of Parsons college, The oration was entitled "The Policy of Bismark.".
  About one hundred of the high school students and their friends met Mr. CONNER at the depot at eleven o'clock this morning with shouts and waving of colors. The crowd then proceeded to Mr. CONNER's home, where they held a jollification in honor of the occasion.
  Speeches were made, congratulatory to Mr. CONNER, in the following order:
  Miss Mabel RUSSELL, from the senior class to which Mr. CONNER belongs.
  Miss Helen McGREW, from the B class.
  Mr. Ed AXLINE, from the C class.
  Mr. Nat HOWARD from the D class.
  Prof. WILLIAMSON gave a description of the contest and made a few remarks regarding the purpose and usefulness of these contests.
  Mr. McELROY represented the school board and showed that they are more in touch with the schools than they are generally given credit for.
  Mrs. BOOKER spoke in behalf of Mrs. CONNER and her friends and Clarence LEEDS spoke for the alumni of the high school.
  Mr. CONNER was called on to deliver his declamation but as he was tired from his trip and cirucmstances were unfavorable, he declined. Mr. CONNER has achieved a great honor of which his many friends are proud, and it is hoped that this is only the beginning of his course of such honors, as he possesses great talent in declamatory work.
  The state contest will be held in Fairfield next year and will give our citizens the opportunity of seeing how much talent is displayed on such an occasion.
  The senior class are to hold a party in honor of Mr. CONNER at his home this evening.

A MUSICAL PROGRAM. (Page 3)
The Musical at the Congregational Church Last Evening a Very Enjoyable Affair.
  The C. E. Society, of the Congregational church, gave a musicale last evening that was greatly enjoyed by a fine audience. The church was filled and the proceeds wlll (sic) net the society a neat little sum. The following program was rendered:
  Instrumental solo . . . . . Mrs. JORDAN
  Vocal solo . . . . . Mary Louise WILSON
  Violin solo . . . . . . Fravees BRADSHAW
  Reading . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth DAVIES
  Vocal solo . . . . . . . . . . Frank McCLURE
  Violin solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura KAMP
  Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoe STUCKEY
  Vocal solo . . . . . . Miss LAMBERTSON
  Selection . . . . . . . Misses DAVIES and
                 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STUCKEY
  Vocal solo . . . . . . . . . Albert JORDAN
  The program was finely rendered and each selection was well worthy of special mention, and we regret that we are not able to do so. Two selections that were especially enjoyed was the vocal solos by Frank McCLURE and Miss LAMBERTSON. Both were heartily encored. The selection by Miss Elizabeth DAVIES was the latter part of Senator THURSTON's Cuban speech and was especially appropriate at this time and exceptionally well rendered.

Ladies Improvement Association. (Page 3)
  Mrs. HERRING informs us that there will be a meeting of the Ladies Improvement association tomorrow night in the agassiz room in the library building at 7:30 sharp; new officers will be elected. There is business of importance to be attended to, and it is greatly desired that there be a full attendance. This meeting is not confined to the ladies alone, but is a general mass meeting and the public is cordially invited to be present and show their interest in the work of this organization, and be ready to add their suggestions as to plans for the general improvement of the city and especially of our public park. The ladies ought to have the co-operation of every citizen in this matter. They have shown great enterprise and determination and if they are given the encouragement they so well desereve (sic) our park can soon be made worthy of this town, and our people will take pride in its appearance. Without the slightest desire to criticise, we feel that our park in its present condition is a serious detriment to the reputation of our city, as being one of the most enterprising towns in the state. The first thing a stranger sees on coming into our city is the park, and as it is, it is not a worthy advertisement, and does not do justice to the spirit of public enterprise that has shown itself in our people. The ladies already have a fund of sixty dollars and if they are but given proper encouragement, we may soon hope to have a park in which we will all take pride.

Court News (Page 3)
  The court failed to see the grounds for a case against Bryan WALKER yesterday and he was dismissed.
  A jury has been empaneled in the case of HOWLETT vs METZGAR wherein the former claims damages, and the witnesses are being examined this afternoon.
  The case of A. C. D. BRADSHAW guardian vs B. M. MIKESELL for forcible entry and detainer has been continued until Monday. The jury was waived and the case will be tried before the court.
  The case of Albert STOUT vs Eli COX was passed over until Tuesday morning.
  The case of KENNEDY vs GOW will not be taken up until the jury is discharged.

CORONER'S INQUEST (Page 3)
Held Over the Bodies of the Dead, Caused by the Wreck Saturday
SYNOPSIS OF THE EVIDENCE
Conductor CROWDER and Engineer BUCKLEY Much Effected at the Inquest. Entitled to Sympathy.
  The coroner's jury convened this morning at the court house at nine o'clock, Coroner STINSON presided. Below we give a partial synopsis of the evidence given.
  Conductor T. N. CROWDER, of the local freight testified in part as follows:
  "I was conductor on train 86 on 16 inst. Left Eldon that morning, receiving orders at Eldon to stop at Libertyville; left Eldon at 6:20 a. m. Had orders: One of the orders was for schedule time and meet the train at Libertyville, and the other order read that engine No. 710 would run forty miles an hour, having right of track over train No. 86 to Libertyville. Orders were read to engineer before starting from Eldon. We stopped at County Line for freight and at Libertyville also had freight, after unloading the freight I had bills for agent. He said I ought to have some more freight from Ottumwa and asked me if I did not have some more bills; I told him I thought not but I would look. Agent asked me to look in cars; we opened a car and found nothing and sealed the car up. I gave engineer signal and he started at once. I received no orders at Libertyville. Agent was on duty when we got there. As a general thing we got orders at Eldon, sometimes at Libertyville. I would like to state that is unusual to meet trains between Eldon and Fairfield on that train--the local. "If you were engineer of local how far could you have seen a train entering the curve?" "I could have seen smoke of extra across the curve." At the time of the collision the air brakes were set on our train, and the engine was in back action. Think we were probably running ten or twelve miles an hour."
  J. D. BUCKLEY, engineer of No. 86, was next called, and said: "I left Eldon at 6:20 the morning of the 16th, coming out of Eldon on No. 86, was on orders. Made first stop at County Line. Stopped at Libertyville loading and unloading freight. Left Libertyville at 7:08, three miles east of Libertyville I was flagged by a farmer. I reversed the engine and applied the brakes. I was personally acquainted with the parties killed in the wreck, and identified them. It is not customary for the company to give the agent at meeting point an order to hold the train. There is not much opportunity for train going west to see a train east bound, at place where wreck occurred. I sounded the whistle when I was flagged. Heard other train sound whistle just as I got off. Do not know whether it was the whistle of the extra or not."
  Chas M. MARTIN, conductor of the extra was called in and said in substance:
  "I reside in Eldon, on morning of 16th. I was conductor on west bound freight train, was running on orders. Leaving Rock Island the 15th, on extra west, with engine 710 at 11:20 p.m., received orders at Rock Island to run extra from Rock Island to Eldon. I received orders at Washington at 5:20 a. m. to run 40 miles per hour from Washington to Eldon, with right of track over No. 86, from Washington to Libertyville. Made no stop between Washington and Fairfield; stopped at Fairfield for water. I think we left Fairfield between 7:05 and 7:07, don't know exactly. Met No. 86 three and one half miles west of Fairfield. Had no warning of approaching train; did not notice it until after the trains had collided. I remember of hearing a whistle at road crossing east of accident. The air breaks were not applied and I felt no jar until the trains struck. Brakeman WATTERSON was on a car near the front end last I saw him, which was just out of town. I did not hear the whistle of the local. Do not think I could have heard it on account of the noise of our train "
  Mr. and Mrs. DESPAIN, who live by the track where the wreck occurred, and who made such a noble effort to prevent the colllsion (sic), were called to testify before the jury, but their statements did not differ materially from that published in the JOURNAL of Saturday.
  The members of the jury were Dr. R. C. SAYERS, John McCLAINE, David BEATTY.
  VERDICT.
  The coroner's jury rendered their verdict this afternoon about three o'clock. The jury found that the deceased men, Chas. DIBBLE, engineer; Abe BLOSSER, fireman and Wm. WATERSON, brakeman, came to their death by a collision between train No. 86, east bound, and extra No. 710, west bound; on the morning of April 16, 1898. Said collision was due to the conductor and engineer of train No. (possible missing text) way freight, No. 86, which collided with the extra near this place, Saturday. Both have been on the road for many years; have worked up step by step to the high positions which they hold and have always been considered trusty and competent employees. Their feelings regarding the awful catastrophe are entitled to the sympathy and compassion of all our readers. Either one would gladly change places with the dead, caused by the collision. At the inquest they were much affected. We have known Mr. BUCKLEY for a number of years and know him to be sceupulously (sic) honorable and reliable.

LOCAL NEWS (Page 4)
From Monday's Daily.
  Miss Jessie SALZMAN is spending the week in the country with the Misses LABAGH.
  Mrs. Clara E. MOHLER was appointed guardian today of Alonzo O. and Mabel I. ABRAHAM.
  W. D. BROPHY leaves tonight for Glendale where he has received a position from the C. B. & Q.
  Men and medicines are judged by what they do. The great cures by HOOD's Sarsaparilla gives it a good name everywhere.
  Thos. DWYER and Miss Hannah F. MILLANE secured a marriage license from clerk LONG this afternoon. We suppose the wedding will occur in the near future.
  C. R. WORKMAN, of Glasgow, accompanied by his two daughters, came up yesterday to bid his son, J. H. WORKMAN, goodbye before he leaves with Company M.
  Warren BECKWITH, the young Mt. Pleasant man who made himself so notorious by his sensational marriage to the daughter of Robt. T. LINCOLN, was the first man to present himself for enlistment in Company G, Creston, Ia. He passed the examination and is very enthusiastic over the prospect of going to the front. He may yet make for himself a name worthy of his wife's ancestors.
  The congressional committee of this district held a meeting in Burlington last Saturday to arrange for the coming convention. As Fairfield has no candidate in the field, it was decided to hold the convention here on June 29. This district is composed of the counties of Lee, Des Moines, Louisa, Washington, Henry, Van Buren and Jefferson. The possible candidates before the convention will probably be John Alex YOUNG, of Washington; Thos. HEDGE, of Burlington; Judge STUTSMAN, of Burlington; J. C. DAVIS, of Keokuk and W. M. WALKER, of Keosauqua.
  Zane OGDEN, night clerk at the LEGGETT house, one of our brightest boys, has enlisted with company M to fight the Spaniards. We regret much to see Zane go, for his genial disposition and business talent makes his services worth much at home. However, where Co. M goes it will take men who as a rule are bright members of our business and professional fraternity. Zane says that, as it appears to him, the enlistments are small, and he feels it his duty to go to the front. There are many larger stronger men who have nothing to do in town, but do not know of the duty attendant upon all citizens of the United States.

From Tuesday's Daily. (Page 4)
  Mr. BEEMAN, one of Batavia's prominent merchants was doing business in the city yesterday.
  The need of good Spring Medicine is almost universal and HOOD's Sarsaparilla exactly meets this need. Be sure to get HOOD's.
  Dr. WOODS, of Batavia, is in the city today visiting his mother. Dr. WOODS was raised in Fairfield and is known by everyone here.
  D. MOREHEAD went to Richland and Clay today to teach his classes in music. He has quite a large class in each place and as a teacher is eminently successuful. (sic)
  Geo. W. GLAZE, who lives on the PATTERSON farm, four miles south of Brookville, Locust Grove townsip, brought in two wolf scalps this morning and received the usual bounty. There seems to be a great increase in the wolf population in this county for some cause. Auditor HORNE ways that the scalps being brought in are chiefly those of young wolves; the older animals appear to evade capture.
  Mayor JAQUES will receive all who desire to enlist with the volunteers until further notice. He will conduct the regular examination and desires all the new recruits who are willing to enlist. The company left here with about sixty men, but from 87 to 100 will be needed. Plans are already on foot to organize a new company here and commence drilling at once. Some will be sent as soon as possible to fill up the company at Des Moines and others will be given other places. All the men who can go are needed. Boys, how many of you will respond to the call of your nation and rally at the side of your brave friends who departed this afternoon?
  D vid (sic) GOUGHNOUR, of Batavia. He was in town yesterday and made us a brief pleasant call. Mr. GOUGHNOUR came here in '44 and settled on a claim. He says Mr. LAUGHLIN cane here in '54 and not as stated in '44. When he came here, there were just a few business houses; they were log huts, and he thinks the business was mostly done on the west side where there were two or three stores. Mr. Wm. ALSTON kept grocery on this side then. At that time many Indians were continually passing through and would stop to trade at Mr. ALSTON's. He speaks of Mr. KLINKENBEARD being about the oldest settler and of the KLINKENBEARD flood which did so much damage years ago.
  Out in the PATTERSON neighborhood they are building a new Presbyterian chapel. The lot the building is being placed upon is deeded to the Presbyterian board here, pending the organization there. The location is in Cedar township, and is six and one half miles from town. The edifice will be erected at a cost of upwards of $1,000 and will be handsomely furnished and seated. It is now raised and the roof is completed. The dedicatory services will be held nbout (sic) the middle of June, which will be impressive. They have no regular pastor, but have been conducting meetings in the schoolhouse. Rev. CAMPBELL, of Muscatine, preaches tomorrow. James SPEER was in the city today, soliciting subscriptions towards the building. He is enthusiastic in the work.

CORRESPONDENCE. (Page 4)
Glendale.
  Glendale, IA April 25, (Correspondence.)--The call to arms has been responded to in Glendale in sending Mr. Frank WALKER, the railroad agent, and James PARSONS, a young and successful farmer. Mr. WALKER has won the esteem of everyone by his obliging disposition, and Jimmie PARSONS was born and grew to manhood among us. The profoundest wishes of all our people will follow them, wherever they may be, for their welfare.
  Miss Leoria WEDGEWOOD and sister, Hazel, go to Denver this week to make their home.
  Ella DAVIS returned Monday from Ottumwa much improved in health.
  Mrs. Chris ROTH moves to Fairfield this week.
  Mrs. Levi TRACY's 62nd birthday was celebrated Sunday by the visit of her daughter, Mrs. Susan McGUIRE and family, of Merrimac, and Mr. John TRACY and family, of Rome.
  Capt. Wilson G. HEATON called on his uncle and aunt at this place Sunday.

LIBERTYVILLE. (Page 4)
  Libertyville, Iowa, April 25, (correspondence.)--Quite a number of Mt. Zion people attended quarterly meeting at this place Sunday.
  Miss Mame McCORMAC closes her school Friday.
  Adam WILSON, Jr., has commenced school at No. 8 in Des Moines township.
  Miss Jennie YOST Sundayed at home and attended quarterly meeting.
  Rev. MINEAR preached at Krum Sunday afternoon.
  Mr. and Mrs. J. B. KERRICK, of Fairfield, attended church here Sunday.
  Miss Mollie SPRINGER made a trip to Fairfield Monday.
  Our merchants are having a good trade.
  Mr. PHELPS will have a stock of drugs in a few days.
  There is a fine opening here for a furniture store.
  Wm. PRICE is getting material on the ground for a fine new farm residence.
  Quarterly meeting was held at the M. E. church Saturday and Sunday, conducted by Rev. ETHEL, of Florris. The meetings were well attended.
  Preaching next Sabbath at Mt. Zion by Rev. MINEAR at 11 a. m.
  Rev. SPRINGER conducted quarterly meeting Saturday and Sunday for Rev. P. H. McBETH at Hilsboro.
  Mr. PRATT has treated his residence to a new roof and made other substantial improvements.
  J. M. FRY's new barn adds to the appearance of Libertyville.
  War with Spain is the absorbing theme of conversation.
  Eddie STEPHENSON was seven years old Friday and the event was duly celebrated by a large number of his young friends. Refreshments were served.
  J. W. DOLE Sundayed at home.
  Bert RIDER has volunteered and expects to go to the front.
  Wm. FERRILL has moved to his farm and is now a full fledged granger.
  Wm. PRICE shipped 42 head of cattle to Chicago Monday.
  Dan LEPPO shipped a car of hogs to Ottumwa Tuesday.

DES MOINES TOWNSHIP. (Page 4)
  Des Moines Township, Iowa, April 25, (Correspondence.)--Rev. WOLF preached at the Dunkard church Sunday morning.
  Adam WILSON, Jr. of Libertyville, began the spring term of school at No. 8 Monday.
  Mrs. J. H. McCLEARY has purchased a new incubator.
  Rev. MINEAR preached at the Krum school house last Sunday afternoon.
  Some of our young folks attended the Arena literary society at Libertyville Saturday night. They had a fine program and excellent music was furnished by the Libertyville orchestra.
  HOOD and Miss Gerta TURNBULL were Fairfield visitors Saturday.
  Rev. SPRINGER will preach at No. 1 Sunday at 3 p. m. Everybody invited.
  Prayer meeting at the Brethren church every Sunday evening at 7:30.
  Horse-buyers were in this vicinity last week.
  D. HENDRIX, of Krum, was circulating among his friends in Des Moines township Saturday.
  E. C. McKLEARY and family attended the funeral of John HOLMES near Batavia Wednesday.
  The postoffice at Krum will be transferred the first of the month. Mr. M. TOOTHACRE, will take charge.

LOCAL NEWS (Page 4)
From Wednesday's Daily.
  C. HOOD, of Abingdon, is in the city.
  Benj. KETCHEM, of Bonaparte, was attending to business in the city today.
  J. D. SNIDER and E. J. WHITNEY, of Packwood, were in the city yesterday as business visitors.

From Thursday's Daily. (Page 4)
  E. B. BAGG went to Libertyville today for a short visit.
  L. L. SCOWL, of Libertyville, is trading in this city today.
  Steward KIGER, of the county farm was in the city this morning.
  E. A. WLLSON, (sic) of Libertyville, is in the city visiting his father-in-law, J. H. HUFSTEDLER.
  C. W. RODGERS, of Eagelville, Mo., dealer in fine horses, is in the county in search of fine horse flesh.
  T. L. EMERY, of Brighton, passed through on the Great Rock Island Route this morning on his way to Ottumwa.
  M. M. STEURTINEAR, if Minneopolis, is registered at the Broadway. This gentleman is buying horses for the northern market.
  The county auditor was called upon to pay bounty on a Wolf scalp today, but we assure they people that the senior member of this firm still exists, and not a hair of his head has been touched.
  Coroner STINSON impaneled a jury, as named in the JOURNAL of Saturday, on the ground. In order that the bodies might be taken to Eldon yesterday morning, they were viewed at the undertaking establishment of JUNKIN & BAKER, and the inquest will be held tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.
  The bodies were taken in charge by the K. of P. lodge of this city and the following members accompanied the bodies to Eldon: John M. MERCKENS, Joseph W. JONES, Edward DUVALL, Burl COPLIN, C. L. TRACY and George STEVERS.
  The funeral of the brakeman, Wm. WATTERSON, was held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and was one of the largest held in Eldon.
  The funeral of engineer Chas. DIBBLE was held at 1:30 today.
  The body of Abe BLOSSER, the fireman, was taken to Batavia at 9:00 a. m. today, where his parents reside. We are not informed as to the time of the funeral, but it was probably held this afternoon.
  Yesterday was a day of profound mourning for Eldon. There were five dead bodies on one street.
  It will require some time to bring out the authority as to the cause of the collision, but it is generally understood that the local freight conductor, CROWDER, and engineer BUCKLY, had orders to hold the train at Libertyville until the extra should pass, but forgot their orders.

NOTES OF THE WRECK. (Page 4)
  A car of shelled corn was thrown from the track, and George STEVERS, who purchased it is removing it today.
  Mr. DESPAIN, the man who gave the warning, says that after the wreck a couple of tramps crawled out of one of the crushed cars. Their escape from death was miraculous. They took a direct route for Libertyville, vowing that they would never "bum" again.
  Our photographers secured some fine souvenirs of the wreck in the way of photos from various points.
  The Fairfield guitar and mandolin club, which was to have given a concert at Eldon Saturday night, canceled their engagement and came home that evening.
  Messrs. JUNKIN & BAKER wee summoned between nine and ten o'clock Saturday morning to care for the bodies in the wreck. The first body. that of WATTERMAN the brakeman, arrived at the undertaking rooms at ?:30 p. m. (edges of column faded), the second, Fireman BLOSSER, about 7:30 and that of Engineer DIBBLE, at 10:30. The were all prepared very speedily, being moved to Eldon at 1:45. Mr. BAKER accompanied the remains to Eldon to assist in completing the preparations for burial.
  G. W. WHITE had a car of shor-- and bran on the incoming train whi-- was wrecked Saturday. Bran an- shorts were scattered promiscuous-- along the track, some 240 sacks of (end of source material)