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Fairfield, Iowa "WEEKLY JOURNAL"
Jefferson County, Iowa
February 23, 1898
Transcribed by Deborah Brownfield - Stanley

Administrator's Final Notice. (Page 1)
State of Iowa,     }
Jefferson County.} SS.

To Catherine KELLEY and all the heirs-at-law of W. H. KELLEY, deceased and other parties interested in said estate:
You are hereby notified that on or before the 1st day of April, A. D. 1898, there will be on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County, State of Iowa, the final report of SAM’L T. HORTON as administrator of the estate of Wm. H. KELLEY, deceased, asking the approval of the same, and order of distribution and paying full discharge.

Now unless you appear thereto and defend on or before noon of the 1st day of the April Term, A. D., 1898, of said Court, to commence and be held at Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, on the 11th day of April, A. D., 1898, default will be entered against you and orders made as prayed for.

              SAMUEL T. HORTON
                Administrator
Date of First Publication in the Fairfield Weekly Journal, Feb. 9, 1898

Business Changes. (Page 1)
McCLAIN & DAVIS have bought the SPECK hardware store and will consolidate it with the FISHER store and continue the business at the latter place.

Knights of Pythias Anniversary. (Page 1)
  The report of the observance of the K. P. anniversary, was omitted from yesterday's issue by mistake.
  This was a very important event, being the twenty-first anniversary of the local lodge. Two hundred guests were invited, nearly all of whom were present. Some excellent music was furnished by the Orpheus Quartet, led by Mr. Elliott B. KEARNS, our popular traveling man. The evening passed very pleasantly and the occasion was one long to be remembered by the order and their friends.
  An excellent program was rendered, W. E. HARRIS acting as chairman, and E. A. HOWARD as toastmaster. The participants in the program included not only some of our best local talent, but some from a distance. After the program a menu was served by the ladies of the Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge No. 386, I. O. O. F., in a manner that only these ladies can serve. Nothing was lacking to make this the event of the season in lodge circles.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. (Page 1)
For the week Ending Friday February 18, 1898
Feb. 12, Lucy H. ATKINSON to Ward LAMSON und ¼ of blk 21 Centennial add to city of Fairfield, Iowa . . . . $100.00
Feb. 14, Grant W. FELL & w to Hattie L. FELL all right, title and interest in the und 1/8 of w½ sw4 se4 & pt sw4 & pt nw4 & pt ne4 sec 24 71 11 209 acres 19 rods also und 1/8 of lot 5 & pt of lot 8 block 1 town of Libertyville, Iowa . . . . 550,00
Feb. 14, Adella J. LEGGITT & h to John A. GLOTFELTY se4 se 4 sec 6 71 10 40 acres . . . . 1800.00
Feb. 24, B. F. BLACK, sheriff, to Samuel THRASH lot 5 blk 13 new plat to city of Fairfield, Iowa . . . . 1700.00
Feb. 14, Jacob BURRIS deed by referees to Elenora J. COYKENDALL lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 block 7 railroad add to city of Fairfield, Iowa . . . . 900.00
Feb. 15, Albert, John & Caroline HANSON to Ida HANSON & Laura ANDERSON w½ nw4 sec 10 71 8 80 acres . . . . 1600.00
Feb. 15, Elenora J. COYKENDALL & h to Z. W. HALFERTY lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 blk 7 railroad add to city of Fairfield, Iowa . . . . 900.00
Feb. 15, Rachel J. KIRKPATRICK to Chas. M. & Mary L. TRAIL sw4 ne4 sec 14 73 10 40 acres . . . . 1600.00
Feb. 15, Mary L. TRAIL & h to Rachel J. KIRKPATRICK lot 3 & pt lot 4 blk 13 railroad add to city of Fairfield, Iowa . . . . 1100.00
Feb. 16, Martha G. HITE & h ... (missing)... Essam HUFFMAN se 4
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE. (Page 3)
LIBERTYVILLE.
  Wm. GOSICK will give a Bible talk at the M. E. church Friday evening. All are cordially invited.
  Rev. U. B. SMITH, of the Children's Home Society of Des Moines, Iowa, spent a few hours at Libertyville on his way to Letts.
  R. O. SHERRICK, of Birmingham, was a caller Saturday.
  Prof. WILLETTS, of Bentonsport, spent a few days last week canvassing for JOHNSON,s New Cyclopedia.
  Rev. J. E. WILKINS stopped off Friday a few hours on his way to Brighton to see his brother, Dr. WILKINSON, who is in failing health.
  Charles LEPPO and Albert COLEMAN made a business trip to the county seat Monday.
  Miss HURST is still very feeble but begins to slowly improve.
  W. H. RODABAUGH, who has been at Waterloo for treatment has returned somewhat improved in health.
  The school under the management of Mr. Rodert DOLE is starting off nicely.
  Mrs. Mary SMITH went to Birmingham Friday to attend the 25th wedding anniversary of her brother, J. V. CLARK. She reports an enjoyable time. Nearly seventy guests were present.
  Mrs. W. H. WOOLERY is on the sick list.
  Mrs. W. S. SHOEMAKER, of Batavia, is visiting her sister Mrs. Mary SMITH of this place.
  Mr. and Mrs. Sol VOUGHT went to Ft. Madison last week and returned Saturday.
  Mr. McGAW, of Fairfield, was a business caller Saturday.
  Mrs. JENKS, of Fairfield, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Dr. STEPHENSON.
  S. C. LAUGHLIN'S son-in-law and daughter are moving to H. SMITH'S property in this place.
  Mr. Cabe SMITH has a new incubator and began the first hatch on Monday.

A Pleasant Wedding (Page 3)
  Wednesday evening, February 16th at the home of the bride's brother, Dan PEEBLER, occurred the marriage of Miss Ada F. PEEBLER, Rev. C. SPRINGER officiating. A goodly number mostly relatives of the bride and groom, were present to witness the interesting ceremony. The bride and the groom were appropriately dressed and presented a very attractive appearance. These worthy young people are very highly respected in the community and a host of friends join in wishing them a happy and prosperous life. Every thing was successfully planned for the comfort and enjoyment of the guests. The supper was exceptionally nice. This social event will long be remembered by all whose good fortune it was to be present. The bride and groom received a number of beautiful and useful presents.
  On Thursday the 17th, Mr. and Mrs. VOUGHT gave an infair dinner in honor of the marriage of their son WILLIAM, and their palatial home was well filled with guests. Mr. and Mrs. VOUGHT are a decided success in entertaining friends. The excellent dinner was greatly relished by the company. The exceeding pleasant social occasion and the hospitality of this excellent family will not soon be forgotten.

Married (Page 3)
McELWEE - SPRAY. At the Lutheran Parsonage by Rev. M. S. MELICK, Feb. 15th, 1898, Mr. John G. McELWEE and Miss Annie M. SPRAY both [--] Glasgow.

Married (Page 3)
McELWEE - LITTON. [Webmaster note: Right side of column trimmed through the text - seven or eight characters missing in each line. Text rendered as it appears in the column. Letters in parentheses are a guess as to what may have appeared in the original document.]
  Feb. 16, Fred C. McELWE(E and)
Miss Linnie LITTON were un(ited in)
marriage at the home of the (bride's)
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burton (LITTON)
in Round Prairie township J(efferson)
county. At half past 6 o'clock
it was announced that the gues(ts had)
all arrived and a rush was m(ade to)
the large, commodious parlor.
Mattie SMITH played the w(edding)
march while the bride and (groom)
marched in and took their pla(ces and)
for a few moments gave care(ful at-)
tention to the ceremony pron(ounced)
by Rev. LEE. Congratulation(s were)
next in order in which all part(icipated.)
Guests present from ot(her towns)
were: Washington LITTON, (Salina)
Ex. Sheriff CRANE and family, (Fair-)
field; John McCULOUGH and (family,)
Belleville, Kan., the total n(umber)
present, 80. In the dining roo(m)
large tables were prepared to (which)
the guests were invited, twenty
at a time until all had feasted o(n the)
good things provided, and when (?)
could be found that had not b(?)
the tables there were provision(ed)
for many more.
The bridge and groom are amo(ng our)
best young people, active in Ch(urch)
work and all rejoice that the(y)
still reside near the church, (and)
they have, by their faithful effo(rts as-)
sisted, in all departments of (church)
work. The bride was dresse(d in a)
brown novelty trimmed in dark (?)
velvet with a white silk front, (and)
the groom wore the conventional (suit.)
  The wedding gifts were ma(ny and)
were bought without regard t(o cost)
and were tokens of the high es(teem)
in which these young people (are held.)
[Webmaster note: Could be more to this article - the paper usually offers their best wishes to the couple.]

The Local News (Page 8)
From Thursday's Daily
  Mr. CANADAY and family went to his farm yesterday; he intends moving out there in the near future.
  Clint ARBAUGH one of Birmingham's millers was in town yesterday.
  John ROBERTSON, of Mt. Pleasant, was in town yesterday.
  Harley JOHNSON from near Birmingham is staying in town this week doctoring with Dr. STOVER.
  Rev. Fater WARD, of Ottumwa, was a Fairfield visitor yesterday.
  The Odd Fellows and Rebeccas and their friends will have a social in their hall this evening.
  Mrs. J. G. CONDIT was quite sick yesterday.
  The Congregational ladies living on Piety hill are going to serve supper at Dr. CONNOR’S this evening.
  Mrs. BENNETT living in the west part of town is quite sick.
  Mrs. ALLENDER living on West Broadway has recovered enough to let her nurse return to her home in Ottumwa.
  W. W. HITE, of Abingdon was in town yesterday on business.
  Geo. K. DAVIS, of Glendale, was in town yesterday.
  Prof. WILLETTS, who is to lecture at the M. E. Church tonight is in the city and made the JOURNAL a call today.
  Miss Ollie THOMPSON, of Ottumwa, is in the city for a few days visit at the home of her father.
  Mr. Frank McCLURE was an Ottumwa visitor Tuesday.
  The great horse buyer Mr. Ben HALL, of Milton, Ia., was in the city yesterday.
  Miss Yucca McCABE is able to sit up after a two weeks illness.
  The Congregational church gives a social this evening.
  Mr. SMITH, of Milton, Ia., is in the city today.
  FISHERS stock has been sold to the firm of SPECK, DAVIS and McCLAIN.
  Miss Helen RONAN leaves today for Chicago after spending a few days with Frank MOREIN.
  Mrs. COLBURN was taken sick Tuesday night and has not been able to be up since.
  Mr. and Mrs. Sam HURD from Perlee were in the city yesterday.
  Ed CAMPBELL Jr., left on No. 3 for Chariton this morning.
  O. F. PETERSON was visiting in the city yesterday.
  Mr. WOOD, a brother of the WOOD brothers of circus fame passed through the city late yesterday evening headed for Missouri points with a view to buying cattle to further stock up his large farm on the north line of this county near Brighton.
  Miss Anna KLIPINSTINE is visiting J. GRABER.
  No. 3 was one hour late this morning.
  Lafe SIMMONS, who lives near Perlee is reported very sick.
  Ed MONFORT came in on the Q., last evening with a car of house hold goods and farm implements.
  A lively fight occurred in the street in front of CARTER & SMITH'S livery barn last night about ten o'clock between two parties who had been subpoenaed to appear as witnesses before the grand jury in the cutting affair which took place at Pekin some time ago.
  We understand that Jim GORDON will move back to town March 1.
  Bert WOLF, of Hedrick, who bought Jim THOMPSON’S place was in town this morning.
  Joe TEDRO living about twelve miles ....hwest on Lick Creek was on our streets this morning.
  A. C. D. BRADSHAW left this morning for Woodson county, Kans.
  Spring humors, boils, pimples, eruptions, sores, may be completely cured by purifying the blood with HOOD’s Sarsaparilla.
  Mr. and Mrs. S. C. LAUGHLIN, of Libertyville, were in town today buying goods.
  The friends of Miss Beulah McKEE, will be pleased to learn that her eyesight has so far recovered as to permit her to enter school again.
  Hear the lecture on "Apron Strings" tonight at the M. E. Church. It will be something out of the ordinary in the way of a lecture.
  Half a dozen different horse buyers have been buying in town this week. What's the matter with Fairfield as a horse market?
  Rev HOSPENTHAL late from England left this city with his wife for Chamlain, S. D., yesterday.
  A. B. PARKER had a sale on his farm northeast of town yesterday.
  C. M. SEGER, representing the Mochasine Co., of Webster City is in the city looking after business.
  Miss Blanch GILSON, of Knoxville, is in the city visiting Miss BYRKITT at Ed JOHNSON'S.
  Gilbert McKEE received a letter from his nephew, Gilbert McKEE Jr. of ?ospocton, Ohio, who will be here about March 1, on an extended visit
[column corner missing] to getting a situation as teacher in the schools of this city. If he succeeds in doing so he will re.... here permanently. If not he will return to Ohio again.
  We are informed that a Fairfield firm will have an auction sale of stock and all kinds of property at the yards in the rear of the BASHAW barn every Saturday.
  R. W. ALSUP and Chas. MULLENIX had an altercation near BELL’S grocery this afternoon which resulted in blows but was stopped by H. C. RANEY before it had reached a serious stage. Such difficulties should be settled by arbitration.
  W. W. JUNKIN will leave tonight for Parsons, Kan.
  Miss Gertie HARTIE from Baker was in the city today.
  Ed JENKS will leave this evening for Davenport, Ia.
  Mose KIGER was over from the poor farm today.
  Miss Edith DAVISON from Mt. Pleasant is visiting Mrs. Scott POWER.
  Quite a number of the young people of the high school had a jolly good time last evening out at the home of Miss Anna HOWARD on east Burlington Street.
  The VAUGHT* - PEEBLER wedding occurred last evening at the home of the bride's brother, Daniel PEEBLER at 6:30.
[Transcriber note: *This wedding is mentioned earlier in this paper and the surname for the groom was listed as VOUGHT. Do not know which is correct?]
  R. V. WORKMAN arrived on the No. 5, this morning from Grand Junction, Col., and says times are comparatively good out there.
  We are informed by bailiff QUILLEN that the grand jury was dismissed for the term today.
  Hear Hon. D. P. STUBBS lecture on "Partnership," tonight before the students of the Fairfield business college at their lecture rooms.
  The experts John W. PALM and J. P. BUDD, of Mt. Pleasant, who were secured to examine the books of the ex-county treasurer, made their report to the board of supervisors which convened for that purpose. The experts after going over the entire transaction of that office for four years reported that they found the books in excellent shape and everything accounted for.
  Several people were in town today from Richland as witnesses in the ALSTON case.
  Constable CLARK sold a horse today under foreclosure. The Major said the horse was fifteen years old seven years ago, and many other like complimentary remarks.

From Friday's Daily (Page 8)
  The languor so common at this season is due to impoverished blood. HOOD'S Sarsaparilla cures it by enriching the blood.
  Robt. HIGLEY returned from Chicago last night on No. 5, on account of the sickness of his baby, who is here with his wife.
  The last dance of the Thursday night club was given at BEATTY’s Hall last night.
  An alarm of fire was sounded at 9:30 this morning. A flue burnt out in Judge LEGGETT'S residence, frightening the ladies pretty badly. No damage done.
  S. C. COWAN and wife of Packwood were in the city yesterday.
  Grant COLLINS is in town visiting his brother D. C.
  L. E. GLEASON, of Chicago, is in the city.
  Ernest MULKINS arrived from Chicago this morning where he had been helping Mr. GILLETT with a load of stock.
  The new Fairfield auction firm will hold their first sale tomorrow at the BASHAW barn at 2 o'clock p. m.
  David McCARTY has been visiting with his sister Mrs. Gilbert McKEE.
  Mrs. Frank McCARTY who has been sick for a long time is on the road to recovery.
  Miss Laura FELL returned to Glasgow today.
  Mrs. S. S. KUERR, who has been in the city, has returned to her home in Germanville.
  Miss Cora BENNETT, who has been visiting friends in the city, left today for her home in Ottumwa.
  R. A. HEWLETT is visiting his son, Robert, in the city.
  Lafayette SIMMONS, a well known farmer north of town, died this morning, after a short but severe illness. Mr. SIMMONS was 37 years old. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at his late residence, and the interment at the Antioch church in Penn township.
  Geo. W. CABLE, jr., who has been in Davenport the past two weeks has returned home.
  Mrs. Jennie HUTCHISON, a well known widow north of town, will be married to August JOHNSON, of Perlee, next Sunday the 20, at the residence of Henry QUINN near Perlee.
  Squire McCLELLAN and daughter were in town today buying goods.
  Thomas YOUNG has moved into the COPPOCK house on north B street.
  The second preliminary debate of Aldine society occurs in their hall this evening at 7:30. The question is Resolved, "That the Papacy was a beneficient power during the middle ages." LUCAS, BARTON and JONES affirmative, ROBB and KELLEY negative.
  Mr. and Mrs. Geo. DAHLMAN entertained about 50 of their friends last evening at six o'clock and later in the evening cards was played by the company. Messrs. and Mesdames HAVEN, PARKER, Mrs. F. L. BRIGGS, and Mrs. ENNIS and daughter GRACE, of Ottumwa, were present and met many of their friends. Mr. PARKER took a flash light picture of the company at the close of the pleasant evening.
  R. D. CERMAN [GERMAN?], a cattle buyer, is in the city.
  Bessie CLARK attended the cabinet meeting of the Christian Endeavor society yesterday afternoon.
  Dr. D. M. DESMOND returned yesterday from Mass., where he was summoned about a week ago to the death bed of his mother.
  C. M. JUNKIN returned yesterday from Chicago.
  Miss Gusta NELSON, of Salina, was in the city yesterday.
  Miss Maud PHILLIPS went to Pleasant Plain to visit friends today.
  See the big ad of the Western Supply Co., in this issue and try them for bargains.

From Saturday's Daily (Page 8)
  There was a deaf mute in town yesterday looking for one afflicted in a ike manner. (sic)
  Mrs. CANADAY has been staying out to Mr. GUDGELLS the last two weeks helping take care of their son who is very low.
  Grant ENLOW was in town this morning.
  John ROBERTSON came over from Mt. Pleasant today on real estate business.
  Clark THOMPSON is in town on busness.
  Fine sleighing again, thank you.
  Mrs. Gilbert McKEE entertained a few of her friends at supper last night.
  Be sure you are right then go ahead. Be sure to get HOOD'S Sarsaparilla, and not some cheap and worthless substitute.
  The Degree of Honor and many other friends of Mrs. Albert GARDNER gave her a very pleasant surprise party at her home in the southwest part of town in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of her birthday. Light refreshments were served and a very enjoyable time was had by all present.
  The D. of K's have an invitation to go to Ottumwa tonight to visit the lodge at the place where some degree work is to be done, and some new members are to be taken in.
  The CABLE Lumber Co., is moving the Teeter lumber sheds and lumber to their yard in New Chicago and will consolidate the two yards. Louie EASTON has the contract of moving the sheds which he will have completed in a few days.
  The Fairfield gun club had a clay pigeon shoot north of the college grounds yesterday which resulted as follows:
Geo. D. CLARKE,       111001110011010-9
Soc CRANE,             10111001111011-10
C. L. EMERY,            101000100110000-5
A. S. HEATON,         01011101101111-10
Carl BRADSHAW,     110111 0 0110000-7
John TAYLOR, 72 yrs old shot for Dr. HAYDEN and stands at the head of the list, and holds himself ready to meet all comers old or young.
  Invitations are out announcing the marriage of J. Milton HORN and Miss Ada McPHERSON at the home of the bride's father, E. McPHERSON, at Woolson, Wednesday March 2, 1898.
  The second preliminary freshman contest debate in Aldine was held at the college last night. Frank ROBB won first place and Otho LUCAS second.
  Mrs. ULRICH is very ill with bronchitis.
  Henry STEWART is laid up with the grip.
  Franklin BLOSS, brother of Wm. BLOSS, who has lived in northern California for thirty-nine years, has sold his possessions there and expects to come to Fairfield in the spring, and will make this his home.
  Mrs. W. W. ISRAEL is at home on a visit with her family and others.
  Two well respected citizens of the first ward were ordered out of Tug WILSON's place of business as unwelcomed loafers. Mr. WILSON says he proposes to run a decent place where ladies will not hesitate to pass in to buy goods. They went.
  Chas. McPEAK expects to rent Jesse DAGGET’s house on east Lowe street and occupy it in the near future.
  Beautiful snow today.
  George HENRY of this city will take possession of Chas. GIFT's farm on March 1.
  Chas. GLOTFELTY is quite sick with pneumonia.
  Robt. HIGLEY returned to Chicago today on No. 6.
  A. S. HOUSTON, of Nebraska, has moved his family to this city.
  J. R. DOLE, who is teaching school at Libertyville, was in town today.
  Mrs. Asa SCOTT who has been unable to walk for a long time on account of rheumatism is now so much better as to be able to walk about the house. Her hands which have been closed are straightening out.
  David McCARTY met with a painful accident recently while riding a spirited horse through the woods. The animal passed under a low growing limb throwing him violently to the ground. He was unconscious for awhile and has not yet entirely recovered.
  D. E. McKEE expects to move his family to Denver, Col., about April 1.
  Mrs. Mary M. BIDWELL died at her home in the south east part of town at 1:55 this morning, of inflammatory rheumatism. She was 46 years of age. The funeral services willbe held at her late residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock by Elder C. L. COONS.
  In our peregrinations about town this morning we did not hear a solitary complaint of any one not having a job. The snow was 5 ½ inches deep on a level and still snowing. It commenced at 11 o'clock last night.
  At A. B. PARKER's sale the other day stock brought booming prices. Cows sold as high as $40 and hogs went out of sight. The honest old farmer is all right.
  The friends of Geo. W. WHITE will be pleased to hear that he has received full payment for his car load of oats which was recently destroyed by fire at St. Louis.
  Miss Mattie HUFF, of Locust Grove township is expected home the first of the week from Kansas City, where she has been visiting for some time.
  Mrs. Chas. HOBSON is visiting her father, E. B. SHAW, north of town.
  Frank JONES, who has been with the firm of REYNOLD Bros., since they began business in Fairfield expects to begin studying law next week with his father, I. D. JONES.
  Fairfield has produced another ministrel show under the name of ALDRICH & SNIDER. Their star performe(missing) Jim and Art MOSS. It is under(missing) they are making quite a hit in (missing) of the suburban towns.