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Fairfield "Weekly Journal"
Jefferson County, Iowa
5 Jan. 1898
Transcribed by Doris Challis & Jane Adams

The Last Ball. (Page 1)
  Charles KNOWLES and Roy FRY, two of Libertyville’s most sociable young men have leased the new K. of P. hall for next Thursday evening and will give every body a grand good time at a social dance. These two young men extend an invitation to every-body. They never were known to make "fish of one and flesh of an ot(missing text) person." Every-body come and help Charley and Roy have a good time. Come every body dance, laugh and talk as much as you please.
  The very best of music has been secured for this grand occasion. Refreshments can be had at the ASHBAUGH building, fresh oysters prepared by first class cooks. All ladies admitted to the ball room free. Remember the date, next Thursday evening.

Iowan Killed by Football (Page 1)
Anita, Jan. 3.--Dee KIEHL, eldest son of R. S. KIEHL, preminent druggist of this place, died at 1 o’clock today of an abcess supposed to have been caused by an injury received in a football game.

PROFESSIONAL CARDS. (Page 4)
CALVIN SNOOK, Physician and Surgeon. Office E. side square, over BRIGHT’s hardware store. Fairfield, Iowa.
W. FORDYCE, Physician and Surgeon. Calls attended day or night. Office over RISK & HUFSTEDLER’s, N. E. Cor. Fairfield, Iowa.
J. V. BEAN, Physician and surgeon. All calls promptly attended to, day or night. Fairfield, Iowa.
Rollin J. WILSON, Attorney at Law. Office over WEOLHAF’s Restaurant near Postoffice. Fairfield, Iowa.
RANEY & SIMMONS Attorneys and Counsellors. Real Estate and Insurance Agents. Office over BELL’s Grocery, Northeast Corner. Fairfield, Iowa.
E. R. SMITH, Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Does a general Law Business, writes Deeds, Mortgages, Leases, etc.. Collects Debts, Loans Money on Real estate. The Settlement of Estates Solicited. Office North Side Park, over DAVIS’s Store. Fairfield, Iowa.
Dr. D. L. (last name illegible). Dental Surgeon, Office new Held Block. Fairfield,
Dr. Frank FOURT, Dentist. Office over South Side Drug Store. Fairfield, Iowa.
Dr. J. B. MONFORT, Dental Surgeon, Office southeast corner of the square over HARRIS & CUDDY’s store. Fairfield, Iowa.
E. G. GROVE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon; Special attention given to the Eye and Ear. Office and residence in the MONTFORT building, First door North o Savings Bank.
W. H. AYLESWORTH, Physician and Surgeon, Office and Residence in STEVER Block. Chronic Diseases Treated at Office. Calls Promptly Attended Day or Night. Fairfield, owa.
B. N. GANTZ, M. D. Homœopathic Physician. Office over LANG’s Bakery. Hours 8 to 10 a.m.--1 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Fairfield, Io
Dr. W. H. CONNER, Homœpathist. Residence 401 South Main St. Office in W(illegible) block. Hours 10 to 12 a.m. 2to 4 and 7 to (illegible). General Practice. Special attention (illegible) women, eye, ear, nose, thr(illegible) Eyes tested (illegible) Calls promptly at(illegible) ... Fairfield
If you W nt (sic) Anything in the way of High grade blacksmithing or First Class Horse-Shoeing. Bear in mind there’s a new shop in town--or rather a new man in an old shop. I am located opposite the City Library, in the old Lock shop, and am ready to do all kinds of work in my line. Work Guaranteed satisfactory and prices the lowest. Try me. Willie DE FORD.

The Local News (Page 4)
From Wednesday’s Daily.
  Mrs. Robt. ROBB returned this morning from a short visit with her relatives in Pleasant Plain.
  Chas. TRUE is a city visitor from Mt. Pleasant today.
  Dr. HAYDEN is in the vicininity (sic) of Libertyville on a hunting excursion.
  Miss Kate TAPPERT left this morning for a few days visit with friends at Centerville.
  Pure Blood is absolutely necessary for perfect health. HOOD’s Sarsaparilla is the one true blood purifier, and great health giver.
  Alf SANQUIST, formerly a valued employe of this office, now on the Farmington News, is spending a brief vaeation in the city.
  Mrs. McGREGOR and Miss DEITRICKSON of Mt. Pleasant are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wilber VOORHIES.
  Mrs. SWEARINGEN, of Centerville, who is the guest of Miss Agnes LOUDEN, was among the attendants at the club dance last night.
  The public installation of the newly elected officers of the Masonic lodge and also of the order of the Eastern Star took place last night, and immediately following a banquet was given.
  About thirty couple participated in the pleasures of the dance given by the club in BEATTY’s Hall last night.
  Mr. McCLAIN and daughter left this afternoon for a few days visit with relatives in Batavia.
  Mr. and Mrs. DENNY of Ft. Madison is expected for a few days’ visit with Mrs. J. RICKSHER of the city.
  Miss Anna HOCK returned from Burlington this afternoon from a visit with friends.
  Rev. Father NODLER returned this afternoon from Ottumwa.
  Will LEWIS left this afternoon for a short trip to Burlington, on business.
  John WELDAY and family of Libertyville are city visitors today.
  Mrs. J. S. GANTZ and daughter left this afternoon for a few days visit with Mrs. GANTZ’s daughter, Mrs. SMITH of Salem.
  Mayor JAQUES returnep (sic - 'd' typeset inverted) last night from Chicago where he and H. H. BRIGHTON went Saturday night. Mr. BRIGHTON will return on No. 2. tonight.

From Thursday’s Daily (Page 4)
  Mr. Loren CLARK of Beckwith made a pleasant call at the JOURNAL office today.
  Diseases often lurk in the blood before they openly manifest themselves. Therefore keep the blood pure with HOOD’s Sarsaparilla.
  Chas. MOSS and wife returned from Agency City where they have been visiting friends.
  Clark TRACY left this afternoon for his home in Glendale.
  The S. U. I. Mandolin and Glee club passed through here this morning on their way to the northern part of the state.
  Frank KURTZ of Brighton was in town today on business.
  Miss Mae RICHARDSON returned to her home in Ottumwa after a pleasant visit of a few days with Mrs. Ed BELL.
  Mr. Dave RICKETTS left for Burlington this afternoon, after spendin Xmas with his parents of this city.
  Mr. and Mrs. VORHIES left this afternoon for a few days visit with relatives in Centerville.
  Mr. T. KINSLO of Burlington was a city visitor today.
  Messrs. JOHNSON, BECK, SPIELMAN, SPALDING, RICKSHER, JUNKIN and HOWLETT and KEARNS left this afternoon for Chariton where they will meet the Chariton whist club.
  Cash MULLYNIX sold one of his fine full blood Plymouth Rock Roosters for the sum of $2.50.
  Jim WYCAUGH came from Hedrick yesterday for a few days stay in the city.
  Uncle Johnie WILLIAMSON was in town today.
  Everett VORHIES of W. Virginia is expected tonight for a visit with Mrs. Geo. GIBSON of this city.
  Rev. A. B. McATTIES of Canton, Ill., returned home today after a few days visit with Rev. MAGILL of this city.
  Dr. J. M. HADDEN left his afternoon for New London where he will take care of his sick sister-in-law.
  Mr. W. E. JOHNSON left this afternoon for his regular trip through the north part of the state.
  Chas. BOOS. went to Four Corners yesterday to spend a few days with friends.
  Dr. McDOWELL, of Chicago, is expected for a few days visit with Mr. McELHANY our popular dry goods merchant.
  R. A. P. McCLLELLEN, of Cedar town was a city visitor today.
  Miss T. WERNER, of Brighton, is in the city visiting friends.
  Mrs. W. S. BELLWOOD returned to her home in Aliance, Neb. today, after a few weeks visit in the city with friends.
  The dance held at Libertyville last night was attended by a large crowd. A band wagon load went from here. Among whom were Messrs. KING, BROWN, HUNT, MORRIS, LONG, WELLS, McELBEE and SHELDON, and Misses FELL, IRWIN, MADDOX, HUFSTEDLER, McCLAIN, GREENE, GRIFFIN, and IRWIN. They all reported a good time.

From Friday’s Daily (Page 4)
  Mr. H. A. SPIELMAN is in Chicago today on business.
  Mr. A. PETERSON has returned from a brief visit in Muscatine.
  John VAN PATTEN spent Christmas with his grandmother in Muscatine.
  Evan MICKEY, who is now attending Cornell College, is here visiting his uncle, Sen. Thomas BELL, and family.
  Mrs. A. W. MAXEWELL of Seymour, is visiting her parents in this city.
  The local freight trains on the Rock Island road will not run tomorrow--New Year’s day. All passenger trains will run as usual.
  County Clerk LONG is in receipt of papers from Gov. DRAKE granting a pardon to James WYCKOFF, on condition that he pay the costs of prosecution amounting to some $130.
  Mrs. Dr. HUNTER, formerly of this city, now of Savannah, Ill., who has been visiting her father Mr. SIMPSON in the country near here, is now the guest of Mrs. Lou THOMA.
  Prof. CONRAD who has been visiting his family here for a few days, will return to Chicago University tomorrow.
  Miss Maud McCLAIN of Okoboji is visiting relatives in the city.
  E. G. COPELAND of Iowa City is visiting in the city at present.
  BALL and PETERSON had seven gas burners put in today.
  The Fairfield Orchestra will give a ball in BEATTY’s hall tonight.
  C. D. M. RAINES, of Packwood was in town today.
  Samuel DYSART of Packwood was in the city today on business.
  I. M. FORBES, of Henry, Ill., an extensive land owner in this county, is in the city.
  Coughs, colds, and pneumonia many be prevented by keeping the blood pure and the system toned up with HOOD’s Sarsaparilla.
  Samuel MOUNT arrived in the city this afternoon from St. Louis and will visit relatives for some time.
  J. S. ROBERTSON of Mt. Pleasant stopped off today on his way to Muscatine on business.
  Profs. WILLIAMSON and HARKNESS and Miss SWAN returned today from the state Teacher’s Association at Des Moines, and report a very successful meeting.
  The B. Y. P. U. society will give a social this evening at the Baptist parsonage. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
  Rev. BOATMAN went to Libertyville last evening and delivered an address at the Sunday school association. He reports a good attendance and an excellent meeting.
  Mr. E. T. SPRAKER and lady arrived in our city yesterday and began housekeeping on east Broadway.

Death of Ray GABLE (Page 4)
  Ray, the seven year old son of Prof. and Mrs. GABLE, died yesterday evening at 4 o’clock, of diphtheria. He had been ill but a few days, and it was only last Sunday that it was thought necessary to summon medical aid. The indications of diphtheria were then slight, but on Monday the anti-toxine treatment was administered. This gave relief and was thought to have conquered the dread disease, but on Tuesday it renewed its attack on the little sufferer, who was no longer able to battle against it.
  Ray was a bright, sunny dispositioned boy, whose manly ways and cheerful manner had endeared him to the hearts of many; he was just at the age when developing youth, like the opening bud shows life full of promise and usefulness. In the taking away of Ray, not only has the home of loving parents been robbed of its priceless treasure, but the community has sustained a loss that awakens every sympathy and feelings of deepest regrets.
  The funeral was held from the family residence at 11 this morning.

Merry Wedding Bells. (Page 4)
Two of our Popular Young Business Men were Made Benedicts Yesterday--More to Follow in the Near Future.

SHRINER--BACON.
  Last evening, at the home of the bride’s parents, occurred the marriage of Mr. Frank SHRINER and Miss Erie May BACON, both of this city. Mr. SHRINER is the popular young drug clerk, at Geo. D. CLARKS', and is well known in this city as an industrious and exemplary young man. Miss BACON is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry BACON. She has resided in our city for several years past and has won many admiring friends during this time. The ceremony uniting these worthy young people was performed at 8 p.m. in the presence of a small company of relatives and friends, the Rev. MARSH officiating. The groom had provided in advance, a neatly equipped residence in the south eastern part of the city, where they will be at home to friends at once.

SPRAKER--KERR. (Page 4)
  Yesterday afternoon, at the home of the bride’s parents near Birmingham, occurred the marriage of Mr. D. F. SPRAKER and Miss KERR. Mr. SPRAKER has resided in our city but a short time, having purchased the business of W. H. DAVIS, north side grocer. During his short stay, however, he has shown himself to be a courteous and successful business man, and we believe he will make a model husband. Miss KERR is little known here but rumor has it that she possesses all the charms and qualifications necessary for the ideal helpmeet, and that Mr. SPRAKER has been justifiable in wandering away, even from the superior attractions of our city.
  The JOURNAL extends hearty congratulations to these young people, with best wishes for future happiness.

Manager THOMA will present on Wednesday, Jan. 5th, Chas E. BLANEY’s big extravaganza success, "A Boy Wanted," up to date and a trifle beyond, and will without doubt repeat its success of last season, at which time it made a well earned reputation. It is a farce comedy, and includes such well known farceurs as Louis MARTINETTI, the Grotesque dancer; the SUTHERLAND Sisters, the well known California singers and dancers; Misses REVARE and ROGERS, and a most novel musical act by CAMPBELL and BEARD, W. H. MURPHY, together with a company of 25 well known performers, There are lots of "ginger" and "go" through the entire performance, such as is always found in the plays by that brilliant author, Chas. E. BLANEY.

Grand Opera House.
BRADSHAW & THOMA, Proprs.
            Jan. 5.
    BLANEY’S
GREATEST OF COMEDIES,
   ‘Boy Wanted’
The finest Comedy - -
                    - -of the Season.
      Don’t Fail to See
The Newest Dances!
    -- The Latest Specialties --
              The Best Entertainers!
  More Fun than you have had in
         the whole past year.
  Popular Prices.

H. MESSETT....Man’f’r of and Dealer in.... Marble and Granite.... Monuments. High Grade work, and only Best Quality of Stone used. Prices reasonable. All Work Guaranteed. H. MESSETT, Shop Opposite Fairfield House, Fairfield, Iowa.

The Local News (Page 8)
From Monday’s Daily
  Robert SHELTON is visiting relatives in Weyland.
  After serious illness, like typhoid fever, pneumonia, or the grip, HOOD’s Sarsaparilla has wonderful strength giving power.
  L. C. PHILLIPS went to Ottumwa this afternoon on business.
  Miss Bertha KIRKLAND and little brother, Emery, returned to their home in Ottumwa Friday, after a very Pleasant visit at the MURDOCK home.
  Mrs. Chas. WRAY has returned from a weeks visit with her parents in North Henderson, Ill.
  Miss Jessie WRAY left Friday for a visit in Ottumwa with her friend, Miss Laura GIBBONS.
  C. R. JONES spent Sunday with his parents, in Farmington.
  Oscar EASTON, who has been visiting in Chicago for the past six weeks, returned home Saturday night.
  John FRESH returned Saturday night from a week’s business trip to Kansas.
  English farmers, who know it is against the law to use ferrets to drive our rabbits, place in the burrow a rubber hose with a tin horn on the end inserted. Then they blow the horn, and bunny comes out in quick order.
  Frank HELD returned today to his school duties in Des Moines.
  M. A. McCOID is a business visitor in Keokuk this afternoon.
  Miss Bertha MARSH daughter of Rev. A. F. MARSH, who has been visiting home during the holidays will return to her school duties at Cedar Falls tomorrow.
  Mrs. S. L. FRENCH, of New Washington, O., who has been visiting at Gus UNKRICHes for several days past will return home tomorrow.
  The teachers of our city schools will visit the schools of Ottumwa next Wednesday.
  The D.O.K.K. will hold a meeting tonight at their usual meeting place.
  Messrs. Fred and Day HUNT entertained about sixteen friends Friday evening at their home on S. Main St. The evening was pleasantly passed at whist and dancing. Light refreshments were served and all present declared the evening a decided success.
  Some of the young people of the city will give a dance in BEATTY’s Hall tonight.
  Rev. BURRIS of Milan, Mo., preached at the Methodist church last evening.
  Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DAVIS have returned from Milford, Mich., and will make Fairfield their future home.
  Miss Ethel MIKESELL left this afternoon for a few days visit with relatives in Ottumwa.
  Miss Clara GREGG of Ottumwa who has been visiting her sister Mrs. TOMLINSON, left for her home this afternoon.
  Mrs. Oscar COREY returned to her home in Hiteman today.
  Miss DILLON, of Quincy, Ill., is a guest in the city with her friend, Miss Maggie HAYES.
  Mrs. MOWER, after a pleasant visit with friends here left for her home in alesburg (sic) this afternoon.
  Mrs. Dr. HUNTER and son Arthur who have been the guests of the THOMA family for several days returned to their home in Savannah, Ill., this morning.
  Misses Lou and Becca CLARK, of Fairfield are visiting friends in Danville.
  G. H. COLBURN and daughter Grace left on the afternoon train for Des Moines, where the latter expects to stay during the coming winter.
  The Misses Stella and Gertie FARRIS have returned to Ottumwa, where they attend school, after a weeks visit with their mother here.
  Senator McARTHUR, of Burlington, is in the city on business today.
  Miss Anna SIMMONS departed today for a short visit with friends in Ottumwa.

From Tuesday’s Daily. (Page 8)
  Mr. and Mrs. Jack BELL and son, George, of Aurora, Ill., stopped in the city today for a short visit with relatives.
  Money to loan by A. W. JAQUES, on farms, at 5½ per cent, with optional payments.                       wtf
  Miss Maude CAVIN, of Council Bluffs, is visiting at the home of Wm. LOUDEN.
  Theo. HOCHULY sells farms and city property.                                 10-20-wft
  C. R. CONLEE left this afternoon for a continuation of his studies at Des Moines.
  The dance given by the young people last evening at BEATTY’s Hall was well attended and proved to be a decided success.
  Walter COEN returned last evening from Ottumwa.
  B 4 buying see FISHER’s warranted shears                       12 18 w&dtf
  No. 16 on the Rock Island was over an hour late last evening.
  The best, cheapest and largest line of skates in the city at FISHER’s.          12-13-w&dtf
  Carson REED returned last evening from a two weeks visit in Creston.
  Heating stoves at cost for next fifteen days at Richard FISHER’S.        12-13-D&wtf
  Oscar EASTON has returned from a business trip to Chicago.
  Earle VOTE has gone to Burlington to attend Business College.
  Robert SHELDON returned last evening from a several days visit at the home of his mother in Wayland.
  Herbert BELL, who has been visiting at his home here returned to Ottumwa Sunday evening.
  John PARSONS, of Birmingham is a city visitor today.
  The Misses Ollie and Edna OVERHOLSER left yesterday for an extended visit with friends in Des Moines.
  W. O. HARPER is quite ill today and unable to be at work at BOOKER’s.
  Miss Bessie BUCHANAN expects to leave tonight for Washington where she will visit a few days before going to Cedar Rapids where she attends school.
  If you feel weak, dull, and discouraged you will find a bottle of HOOD’s Sarsaparilla will do you wonderful good.

College Opens Again Today (Page 8)
  All the old students and some new ones began their work again today at the college after enjoying their vacation at home and elsewhere. The prospects for good work during the remainder of the year are very bright and both faculty and students are entering upon their duties with renewed energy and zeal.
  Prof. GABLE will be unable to attend to his duties until next week, owing to the quarantine against diphtheria.
  Fred MORRIS entered Parsons College as a student today. This is a wise step.
  Mr. KIRKPATRICK, of Keota, is among the new students at Parsons.
  A new teacher of English will be added to the faculty of Parsons College next week.
  A large number of visitors were at the College today.
  Pearl BANDY and her cousin Paul BANDY of Cedar Falls, are visiting in the city today.

County Correspondence (Page 8)
DES MOINES TOWNSHIP.
  Rev. SPRINGER of Libertyville will preach at school house No. 1 next Sunday at 3 p.m.
  The meetings that were held at the Dunkard church last week closed Thursday night.
  Miss Ella BLUCHER of Glasgow visited last week with the family of James GLOTFELTY.
  Last Thursday evening a social was held at the home of Stephen HUTTON at Krum.
  Noah IVINS and family of Eldon spent New Years day at the home of his brother Benj. IVINS.
  Rev. WOLF, preached Sunday night at the Dankard Church.
  Cards are out announcing the marriage of Jerry WOLF and Miss Minnie BERGER two well known young people in Des Moines township. The ceremony will be performed Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parent Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BERGER.
  Mr. and Mrs. MASSEY received as a New Years gift, a bright little baby girl that came to make its home with them.
  John COUSER will put up ice the coming week.
  Mr. J. LEE, of Krum visited with friends here and attended the Literary Friday.
  John COUSER and family attended the convention at Libertyville Thursday.
  Sarah IVINS, of Batavia, visited her parents last week.
  Word has been received here of the marriage of Joseph EDWARDS and Miss Jessie ELLMAKER, at Alma, Mo. The bride is well known and has many friends in Des Moines township having visited here a number of times.
  Prayer meeting at the Dunkard church every Sunday night.
  Sam McCLEARY and a number of others attended the entertainment given by the Odd Fellows at Batavia.
  Mr. E. McINTIRE of Creston has returned home after a few days visit at the home of his sister Mrs. J. H. McCLEARY and other relatives.
  Tom TURNBULL spent Sunday with friends here.
  Literary at Krum every Wednesday night.
  A social was held at the home of Mrs. TAYLOR in West Des Moines township last Wednesday evening.

LIBERTYVILLE.
  Wednesday evening Dec. 29th the old soldiers of this community and a number of their wives met at the GARBER house and enjoyed an unusually interesting banquet. It has been a custom for some time to hold these banquets once a year and they have become occasions of much enjoyment to the survivors of the late war. The supper was prepared under the supervision of Mrs. GARBER and was very appetizing. The tide of social feeling run high. It was indeed a feast of reason and a flow of soul. Nearly every old soldier in the community was present with his wife.
  Liberty Township Sunday school convention convened at the Presbyterian church Thursday morning and after devotional exercises the program was taken up and each topic was ably discussed. Des Moines township was well represented and also valuable help from Fairfield. The religious atmosphere of the convention was manifest from the begining and the tide of religious interest steadily rose throughout the day. The address in the evening by Rev. J. A. BOATMAN, of Fairfield, was listened too with profoundest interest. Taken altogether it is believed that this was one of the best conventions ever held in the township. The Sunday school workers are greatly encouraged to see so many nice Bibles in the hands of the pupils, a resolution was passed by the convention earnestly recommending that each pupil as far as possible obtain a copy of the holy scriptures for their own use.
  Misses Estella HASKIN and Mollie SPRINGER spent Sabbath at Fairfield.
  The Parsons students returned to their school duties Tuesday.
  Rev. SPRINGER left for Centerville Saturday to conduct Quarterly meeting services for Rev. KEMBLE and will probably remain a few days to assist in revival services.
  Estella HASKIN left for Fayette, Mo. Monday to resume her duties as teacher in Howard Payne College.
  Revival meetings this week at Mt. Zion church.
  Mr. ORENDORFF of Bloomington, Ill., Wm. PRICE’s father-in-law has spent several days visiting friends here.