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

LOCAL NEWS (Page 1)
From Wednesday's Daily.
  Mrs. Rosa POLK, of Packwood, is in the city today.
  Marshal CHILCOTE, of Salina, was in town yesterday.
  Ben BLACK, our popular sheriff, is in Packwood today.
  Miss Grace KYLE went to Beckwith last night on No. 4.
  Attorney COYKENDALL is in Des Moines on legal business.
  Mr. Daniel DORSEY, of Omaha, was noticed in our city today.
  Miss Nelle BARBER, of Libertyville, was a Fairfield visitor today.
  Sam RINAKER, of Libertyville, was a business visitor in the city yesterday.
  Word was received today of the death of Mrs. Cora FISHEL, of Batavia. The particulars will appear later.
  Mr. Solomon VAUGHT and two daughters, of Libertyville, were seen trading with our merchants today.
  Mrs. GARBER, of Libertyville, came in this morning to see her son, Ed., who is here under the care of Dr. DESMOND.
  J. N. SMITH shipped three car loads of hogs from this place, and one car load from Libertyville, yesterday, to the MORAN packing house, Ottumwa.
  Lem NELSON, of Salina, was in town yesterday and today on business relating to the creamery. Mr. NELSON is a rustler, and as such, is doubtless a success in creamery and other business. His brother is associated with him.
  Nick ZLIENSKIE, of Brighton, was in town yesterday. Last winter while in town he lost an envelope containing two deeds, one for 80 acres of land, and another for 10 acres; a stock mortgage, paid off, and a contract. They were lost some place in town and never found. He is very anxious to find them and offers a reward to the party recovering the papers.

From Thursday's Daily. (Page 1)
  R. B. KENYON, of Packwood, was a court house visitor today.
  H. M. McQUEERY, of Abingdon, was a caller at the court house this morning.
  Harry GREEN, of GREEN & WRAY's barber shop, went to Perlee today to visit relatives.
  John HARPER and wife are attending the funeral of Mrs. David FISHEL in Batavia today.
  Mrs. H. J. OSWALD, who has been visiting at Richland, has returned to her home in this city.
  Noah TETER and wife, of Lockridge, were in town today trading. They made the JOURNAL a pleasant call.
  Mayer JAQUES, Dr. FORDYNCE, Clerk LONG and the Misses CAMPBELL and SULLIVAN are visiting the county farm today.
  It is economy to practice by the experience of others. Thousands have been cured by HOOD's Sarsaparilla, why not you?
  Court convenes tomorrow at 9 o'clock, Judge SLOAN on the bench. The first case on the docket is the Ed. HUFFORD case. The Germanville ---re case (column torn) has been taken under ad--------- by the judge.
  (Column torn) -KIRK informs us that he has taken in $72,776.10 in taxes between January 1 and May 1, 1898. There has been some collected since May 1, but not much. This is the lightest month on collections he has had.
  Antone TETZINGER, of New London, a brother of Mrs. Lou THOMA, came up Saturday evening and spent a few days with his sister. In company with the THOMA's he drove out near Libertyville Sunday, and visited a brother of Mr. TETZINGER and Mrs. THOMA.
  Lou THOMA expects to go to his farm, eight miles south of town, tomorrow, with a large gang of men to make extensive improvements. They commenced the improvements early in the spring, but the bad weather has compelled them to put it off until now.
  The A. HEALD lumber company are nicely located and under the management of Mr. HOPKIRK are in splendid shape for the spring building. Mr. HEALD is a resident of Packwood and is a prominent business man. They have a splendid stock and in consequence will do a good business. Mr. HOPKIRK is a courteous, genial manager and by such treatment of customers will attract business to the yard. Success to them.
  The Jefferson county commissioners of insanity made their annual trip to the poor farm to investigate into the condition of the inmates there today. The commissioners were at the hospital at Mt. Pleasant a couple of weeks ago and found everything satisfactory there and they will probably find everything the same way at the poor farm. The commission consists of County Clerk LONG, Mayor JAQUES and Dr. FORDYCE.
  C. C. TRUESDALE, assistant claim agent of the Rock Island, of Des Moines, was in the city today and took dinner with Mr. BAKER, of the firm of JUNKIN & BAKER. He was here settling the claims accrued on account of the recent wreck between this city and Libertyville. JUNKIN & BAKER are highly pleased at the most satisfactory manner in which their claim was settled. Mr. TRUESDALE being a courteous and schrewd business man and JUNKIN & BAKER on their part the same, it took only a few minutes to settle the business. Mr. TRUESDALE is a brother of the general manager and vice-president of the Rock Island system.
  Drs. SNOOK and GROVES, assisted by Drs. FORDYCE and JONES, performed a somewhat serious and difficult operation on Mrs. John GRIMES. Mrs. GRIMES has been a sufferer for several years from a cancerous growth upon her side and breast, and everything that was possible to stop or cure it has been tried, but with no success, and finally it was decided in order to save her life, that it was necessary to perform an operation. The Drs. report that there is some hope of success as she is in a very good condition this afternoon.

IN THE SUNNY SOUTH (Page 1)
Company M In the Land of the Roses. Passing Through the Southland, Letter from Theo HOCHULY
  We are kindly permitted to publish the following interesting letter from Theo. HOCHULY, which will be of great interest to all friends of Company M:
Southern Kentucky, May 25, 1898.
  Dear Mother:--We are now passing along through Kentucky. Have just passed through a tunnel seven-eighths of a mile long. This is a country where the chief products are, razor back hogs, mules, negroes and trotting horses. Of all the hilly, rough, no-account land I think this is the worst. I am writing this as we go jolting along. All the boys are feeling fine and enjoying the trip. We all had a good night's sleep and feel good. We will soon be in Chatanooga and will see the old battle-field, and the troops now in camp there.
  We will all be very glad when we can once more hear from the folks at home. We saw Mike, Dan and Lew VANNOSTRAND just as we were leaving Chicago. We are told that we have fifty tunnels to pass through, and in those it gets as dark as can be, and the coal gas, dust, etc., is something dreadful. Do not think we will arrive at Lakeland, where we will camp, until Thursday. We crossed the Ohio river at Louisville at 1:30 last night.
  We have seen lots of roses and other flowers, and the ladies along the road have given us lots of roses. We pass through lots of scrub timber, and the rail and stone fences look ancient to us fellows. Saw one white man on a horse bossing twelve or fifteen negroes. They plow with one mule or horse. The soil is very much like that out west in the mountains, very red, almost the color of pressed brick. Ve see lots of old fashioned log houses, hand hewed shingles and large stone chimneys The people in this country are too lazy to take a good laugh, they just grin.
  We are now at Science Hill, one hundred and eighty miles from Chattanooga. They tell us that we are now thirty miles from the Tennessee line. It was pretty cool last night, but it will be warm enough from this on. I just stuck my head out of the window, and it is very evident that we are south. No wonder the negroes are black.
  We have not had breakfast and it is now 9:10 a. m. We get coffee at Summerset, about ten miles farther on. We are all hungry. Good bye; must get ready for breakfast.
      Your son,
          Theodore.
  The family received a card from Mr. HOCHULY this morning, announcing the arrival at Chattanooga. Thirty-three thousand troops at that place, and they are suffering from the intense heat and lack of water. All are enthusiastic and anxious to get to ... (column ends).

WORDY BATTLE. (Page 1)
Foster Prize Debate. W. W. MENDENHALL Scores a Victory
  One of the chief events of the Parsons college year is the Foster prize debate, between members of the Aldine and Orio Literary societies. The debate last night, we are told, was not a society contest, but a strictly individual contest. It took place in the library hall and was of high order, well showing the kind of training the students are receiving in these societies. The question in contest was: Resolved, that the United States should now abandon its present policy of non-acquisition of island territory. Ralph D. KEIRNS and William W. MENDENHALL were the affirmative blockading squadron and made a teriffic assault upon the negatives' harbor, which was very ably defended by Vernon L. HAGUE and James B. ROBB. The boys showed good preparation and all spoke in a clear, logical manner. KEIRNS and MENDENHALL maintained the acquisition of island territory on the ground that they would furnish a base of supplies in case of war.

COMPANY M BENEFIT (Page 1)
An Enthusiastic Meeting of Citizens at the Library.
WILL SUBSCIBE MONEY.
Representative Business Men Present. All Enthusiastic.
  An enthusiastic crowd of representative business men met last evening at the library reading room for the purpose of divising means to raise money for the use of Company M. It was the determination of all present that our boys were to be furnished immediately with a sum of money sufficient to procure for them the necessaries which are now available. It was the sense and purpose of the meeting to establish a fund available at any time for the use of the company, this fund to be raised by public subscription, and the first organization was perfected as follows:
  President, J. S. McKEMEY; vice president, Hon. H.H. BRIGHTON; treasurer, F. LIGHT; secretary, C. M. JUNKIN; executive committee, 1st ward, W. W. FRYE and H. C. RANEY; 2nd ward, John DAVIES and Perry KING; 3d ward, C. M. McELROY and J. C. THORNE; 4th ward, C. C. RISK and E. A. HOWARD.

Business Change (Page 1)
  Mr. PETERS, proprietor of the Economical drug store on the north side, will in a short time move to the rooms on the same side now occupied by the Western Supply Co. The rooms will be fixed up and enlarged so as to run clear back to the alley, a new front will be put in, etc. Mr. PETERS expects to make it a wholesale and retail store. He has had 18 years' experience in the wholesale and retail drug business, and is fitted to start out in a venture of this kind. We believe it will be the thing for Fairfield.

From Friday's Daily. (Page 1)
  Mrs. S. S. CRANE is visiting in Glasgow today.
  Henry BUERKER, of Brighton, is in town today.
  L. M. OLIVER returned from a Packwood visit yesterday.
  Rev. W. J. BOLLEMAN, of Birmingham, is in town today.
  D. B. COOP, of Perlee, was doing business in town today.
  F. M. DENNISON made a business trip to Lockridge today.
  Mrs. Gus RINIKER, of Libertyville, called on our merchants yesterday.
  Miss SWING went to Krum this morning, where she is teaching school.
  W. B. FRAME, of Round Prairie township, was a court house visitor today.
  Gilmer BOLLURAN, of Birmingham, is spending this week in Fairfield with friends.
  Miss FULTON, Mrs. HOWE and daughter, from Glasgow, are in town shopping today.
  Mrs. E. McALLISTER returned on No. 15 from Pleasant Plain after a pleasant visit of a few days.
  Mr. Alonzo HARPER, of Batavia, is spending a few days this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John HARPER.
  Guy MATHEWS severely sprained his neck while carrying a sack of corn on Pete FISHER's farm. He is now improving.
  Mr. James TURNBULL, of Packwood, was in town today. He expects to start next Monday for a visit in Pennsylvania.
  Mr. J. E. WILSON and son were on Cedar Creek fishing yesterday. They had very good luck, catching thirty-three in all.
  Mrs. J. W. THACKERY, wife of the "Q" agent at Lockridge, with her two children, was in the city yesterday, returning on No. 4.
  Mr. Z. BAIN, a prominent stock dealer of Brighton, was having some business attended to at the court house today. He is connected with a big commission house in Chicago.
  McCOY, the photographer, went down to Beckwith on No. 10. He will take a picture of the scholars who are attending school under Miss Jessie WRAY, and will return on No. 11 this evening.
  Messrs. H. C. BISHOP and COFFIN, of Ottumwa, connected with the Iowa Telephone Co. ,were in town today. They went to Krum and unloaded a car of telephone poles, and then returned here. Mr. COFFIN went home tonight, but Mr. BISHOP will remain a few days.
  The commissioners of insanity visited the county poor farm yesterday. They found the insane inmates all doing well, and all were on their good behavior yesterday. Sometimes a visit out there is quite exciting. The poor farm is in excellent shape. There are 27 or 28 insane people there, and quite a number of paupers.

A MUSICAL FEAST, (Page 2)
Commencement Concert Last Night, One of the Best Musical Entertainments Ever Given in the City.
IT WAS A GRAND CONCERT
A Fine Comploment to Fairfield and Parsons College. A Highly Pleased Audience.
  The commencement concert in Columbia hall last night by the pupils of the Parsons college conservatory of music, was one of the finest musical programs ever given in the city, and is one that gave great credit to the musical department of the college. Few institutions of this kind can furnish talent that will compare with that shown by the Fairfield musicians, and it speaks volumes for the ability and talent of Prof. LUCE and wife, who have entire charge of the musical department, and under whose direction the entertainment was given. Fairfield is justly proud of the Prof. and his wife.
  The hall was jammed and some were compelled to leave, unable to get even standing room. The room was crowded and somewhat warm but seldom have we seen a more appreciative audience.
  The first number on the program was a piano quartette in A (military) by Chopin, by the Misses OWEN LABAGH, HOUGHTON and BEATTY. It was beautifully rendered. The violin solo Fantasie, (Bowman) by Frances BRADSHAW, showed that lady to be a violinist of great promise. Miss Belle LABAGH next rendered a Piano solo Capriccioso (Mendelssohn) which was greatly enjoyed. A double quartette composed of the Misses LABAGH, HARKNESS, BALL, WALL, HOOTMAN, BRADSHAW, HIGLEY and ROBINSON, sang "Twilight Bells" (White) as arranged by Mrs. LUCE. The voices blended beautifully and the ladies were heartily encored, and responded with a "class song" which brought into prominence all the members of the class of '98 and which proved a great hit. This was followed by a piano solo, Mazurka Fantastique (Wollenhaupt) by Miss Minnie OWENS and was nicely executed. The vocal solo "The Bobolink" (Bischoff) by Miss Grace LABAGH, was fine. Miss LABAGH has a very pleasing voice, and shows careful cultivation.
  One of the most thoroughly enjoyed selections of the evening was the "Orpheus Club Waltz" (Preston) by the mandolin club. They were compelled to respond to an encore. Jas. F. WILSON, the popular soloist, then pleased his hearers by his rendition of the vocal solo serenade, "Open Thy Lattice," and the audience could not be quieted until he made his second appearance.
  The chief attraction of the evening was the reading of Miss Beatrice B. BROWN, the Ohio reader and impersonator. Her selection entitled "The Debatin Society" brought down the house. She drew a vivid picture of an old county school house, and an old fashioned "debatin' society" in session, and we could imagine we were on a rough bench, listening to arguments on the "Suppression of the--oppressed." Miss BROWN has rare ability as an impersonator and she will always be welcomed by the Fairfield people. She had to respond to an encore. The piano sextette, March Triumphal "On to the Battle" (Holst) by the Misses CLARK, ROBINSON, BELL, WILSON, SHARON and HUNT, was an excellent number and much enjoyed.
  One of the prettiest numbers of the evening was the vocal solo "Tell me Thy Heart" by Miss Cora BALL. Miss BALL has a remarkably sweet voice.
  The last piano solo "Cachoucha Caprice" (Raff) was rendered by Mr. James MOREHEAD, and was well rendered. Tha Misses BALL and LABAGH sang a duet "Greeting to Spring." The ladies voices blended as one, and show a superior training. The concert was closed by an "Overture to Zampa" (Harold) by piano quartette composed of the Misses SHARON. CONLEE, ROBINSON and SMITH, and also the college orchestra. This was nicely rendered and the young musicians who in great part makes up the orchestra, deserve great credit for their work.

OBITUARY. (Page 2)
  Last Saturday at noon occurred the death of Mrs. Frances PETERSON, near Lockridge. Julia Frances ERICKSON was born January 31, 1872, near Burlington, Ia., where she grew to womanhood. In January, 1896, she was married to Frank PETERSON, of Ft. Madison, Ia. They resided at the last named place some time but later moved to Lockridge, where she died May 28, 1898, after a lingering illness. Our hearts go out to the bereaved ones in their deep affliction. Hers has been a life of goodness and usefullness. She was a loving and devout daughter and wife, and leaves, therefore, a so much greater void in the hearts of those left behind. Though yet in the summer of life, she was willing to leave this world. All through her long illness she had such faith in the Lord and knew He would take her home when the hour should come for her to leave. A little daughter awaits her in heaven having gone home some months before. She leaves a husband, parents, two brothers, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn.
  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church. An exceptionally large crowd attended. The casket was covered with flowers, and the many tears shed bear witness how dear was the one now laid to rest. The funeral was conducted by Rev. C. J. BENGSTON, with concluding remarks and prayer by Rev. HORTON.

Wm. Harrison COPELAND (Page 2)
  Wm. Harrison COPELAND was born in Indiana, Feb. 26, 1818, and died at his home in Des Moines township, Jefferson county, Iowa, May 28, 1898. He came to this state many years ago and has lived in this county about fifty years. In 1845 he was joined in marriage to Mary PATENT. Two children were born to this union: a son and daughter. The daughter died in infancy. During the year 1863 he was converted and united with the Methodist Protestant church. Mr. COPELAND was a highly respected citizen, a man of integrity. He suffered a long time before death came to his relief. Rev. MINEAR conducted the funeral services at the home Sabbath afternoon. The attendance was large.

Correspondence. (Page 2)
LOCKRIDGE.
  May 31, 1898.--(Correspondence.)
  A supper was held here last Saturday evening for the purpose of raising money to buy a new flag. A large crowd attended.
  A social will be given at Nels PEARSON's on Tuesday of this week.
  Mr. Albert and Miss Ella PETERSON, the former of Packwood, the latter of Fairfield, Sundayed at home.
  Our community is much saddened by the death of Mrs. Frances PETERSON, of this place. She died Saturday at noon.
  F. B. WATSON sold the creamery stock and effects of the creamery located here, including two skimming stations at Abingdon and Stockport, to Douglas MOSHER today for a consideration of $3,000. This is quite an important business change and we hope it will prove a benefit to Mr. MOSHER.
  Miss Mary LEASHER, of Salina, was in town today.
  Miss Jennie SLIMMER, of Libertyville, cane in on No. 3 this morning from Mt. Pleasant where she had been visiting the past week.
  Mr. CLAYPOOL and Miss Nellie BARBER, of Libertyville, attended the musicale here last night.

BECKWITH. (Page 2)
  May 31, 1898.--(Correspondence.--
  Chas. CLAPP and little daughter, Mildred, from Chadron, Neb., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James CLAPP.
  Mrs. Joe WERNER spent several days recently with Brighton friends.
  R. T. McGAWHEY (McGOWEY?), of Parsons college, took tea with M. J. CLAPP, Tuesday evening the 24th.
  Mrs. E. K. CAVINESS entertained a number of her lady friends May 25, at a carpet rag tacking in honor of her daughter, Mrs. KING's birthday.
  Jim HARRISON, the "Q" detective, was in the city recently.
  Miss Marie PEQUIGNOT is expected home this week from Dixon, Ill., where she has been attending college for several months.
  Mr. and Mrs. Levi LARSON welcomed a pair of twins last week. Later report says that the little boy is dead, but the mother and daughter are doing well.

DES MOINES TOWNSHIP. (Page 2)
  May 31, 1898.--(Correspondence.)--
  Rev. Geo. BLAGG, of Libertyville, preached at No. 1 last Sabbath afternoon, and will preach again in two weeks at 3 p. m.
  Benj. IVINS and family visited over Sunday with their son, Arthur, near Glasgow.
  Rev. Will GLOTFELTY preached at the Dunkard church Sabbath morning.
  Rev. BOLLMAN delivered the Memorial address at the Presbyterian church at Libertyville, last Sabbath forenoon. His sermon was exceptionally fine and was listened to with much interest by the audience.
  Dan HENDRIX, one of Krum's popular citizens, was in Fairfield Saturday
  Miss Osa TURNBULL spent Sunday with the home folks.
  Geo. BLAGG, of Libertyville, accompanied by a number of the Sunday school scholars spent Friday very pleasantly on Cedar, near Krum.
  A. F. STANSBERRY and family, of Eldon, were Sunday visitors at the home of John TURNBULL.
  Mrs. TAYLOR, of west Des Moines township, was a visitor in Fairfield, Saturday.
  Several from Krum attended decoration services at Fairfield Monday. Among them were Geo. McCLEARY and family and G. T. PURYEAR.
  Miss Laura McCLEARY spent Decoration day in Fairfield.
  Rev. MINEAR will preach at No. 8 next Sunday at 3 p. m.

KRUM. (Page 2)
  May 31, 1898.--(Correspondence.)--
  The following from this place are attending Adventist camp meeting at Des Moines: Mrs. A. L. HOYT, Mrs. John GRAMMAR, Mrs. ANDERSON, Mrs. Frank COUNTRYMAN and Mr. John HEALD. Several others expect to join them tomorrow.
  Our popular gardener, Mr. HOYT, has set out eleven acres of sweet-potatoes and will also have nine acres in cabbage. At present he has five men working in his gardens but in berry time this force will be in creased largely.
  Mr. S. HUTTON began working on the "Q" last week, his boys being large enough to do his farm work.
  The Telephone (second 'e' typeset inverted) company have two cars of poles at this place and expect to have a gang at work in this vicinity soon repairing their line.
  Miss Edna VAUGHT visited friends here Sunday.
  Miss Blanche MANNING is visiting her sister, Mrs. BURKE, this week.
  Mr. Dan HENDRIX was at Glendale one day last week on business.

Major GANTZ (Page 2)
  Maj. C. A. GANTZ, one of the finest little gentlemen we ever met, was - (edge of column ragged and letters occasionally lost) caller at our office door, Saturday, and again today. His time was limite- and he could not accept the urge-- invitation to come up. The Major -- 32 years of age; about two feet high measures 30 inches around the ches- and is one of the most entertaining of men. He is a production of Jefferson county, having been born and raised here and is undoubtedly the smallest man now in existence. He is not able to walk from the fact that his lower limbs have not developed; this accounts for the largeness of his body. The major has traveled much and has seen much of life. He always looks at the bright side of the latter and most always has a smile for one--especially the ladies. We met the Major a few years ago when he was traveling and after an interview, voted him the brightest little man w- ev-- met. He has good health and spen-- much of his time traveling over J--ferson county in a buggy. His re--dence is six miles from town.

LIBERTYVILLE. (Page 2)
  May 31, 1898.--(Correspondence.)
  Decoration day passed off pleasantly. The weather was all that could be desired. The church was beautifully and appropriately decorated. The audience was large and the exercises were excellent. The address by Hon J. S. McKENNEY (sic - McKEMEY) was well termed and well received. Aaron FELL gave a declamation rich in thought and impressively delivered. Miss Nina FRY gave a fine recitation. A class of girls sand the "Red, White and Blue" and was heartily cheered. Little Nellie ANDERSON recited a beautiful piece and it was so well done that she easily carried the honors of the day. After the services at the church a large number went to the cemetery and witnessed the decoration of the soldiers graves. The people of Libertyville will ever remember with pleasure the gratifying success attending the observation of this national day.
  A. W. RAINS, of Oregon, is here visiting his mother and other friends.
  Geo. APPLEGATE and his two daughters, of Ottumwa, were guests at the home of Johnathan FAMULENER over Sabbath. Mr, APPLEGATE is Mr. FAMULENER's son-in-law.
  Mrs. A. HUSTON and daughter, Nellie, of California, are visiting with Mrs. HUSTON's father, Johnathan FAMULENER.
  A. H. PHELPS and wife spent Sunday and Decoration day at Eldon.
  S. F. FELL had his hand severely injured Saturday by the bite of a horse.
  Mr. TIMMONS, of Des Moines, who was seriously injured some days since by a fall backwards from the Rock Island depot platform lighting on the back of his head and shoulders, has been taken to the hospital at Des Moines.
  The memorial services at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning was well attended. The house was appropriately decorated and the sermon by Rev. BOLLMAN was excellent. Every one was highly pleased by the exercises.
  James COWAN and his brother, Cornelius, returned the latter part of the week from Winona, Ind., where they had been attending the Presbyterian general assembly.
  Mr. and Mrs. CLINKENBEARD went to Ottumwa Monday.
  Misses POLLOCK and LOCH, of Fairfield, attended Decoration here.
  Miss Anna MAHON, formerly a school teacher here was present at Decoration services.
  Frank FELL Sundayed in Birmingham.
  Chas. WILSON was a Sunday visitor in our village.
  Eddie GARBER came home from Fairfield, Monday, after an absence of a number of days.
  Mrs. Belle ROLLIN, of Bloomfield, Sundayed at the home of J. W. FRY.
  S. F. FELL was elected a trustee of Fell cemetery.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Page 2)
For the week ending May 27, 1898.
May 23.--F M STEPHENSON &w to Joseph BOTTORF lts 3&4 blk 1 Stephenson's add to Packwood, Iowa . . . . . . $1
May 24.--Harlan H YOST to Andrew YOST w½ sw4 se4 sec 33 71 10 20a (q c d) . . . . . . 100
  F D MOWERY &w to A P SMITH nw4 sw4 nw4 sec 30 73 11 10a . . . . . . 300
  James A GALLIHER deed by executor to Eli COX n3/4 w½ sw4 sec 2 & ne4 se4 sec 3 all in 71 9 180 a . . . . . . 5000
May 26.--Amos A FOOTE &w to Asa CHILCOTT Jr nw4 nw4 sec 12 72 9 4 a . . . . . . 1400
  Samuel J BONNETT &w to Jonathan JONES pt sw4 sec 33 71 9 5a . . . . . . 55
May 27.--John H PICKERING &w to J W HANEY pt e½ se4 sec 4 & pt se4 ne4 sec 4 all in 71 10 59a . . . . . . 1700

ANNUAL CONCERT. (Page 2)
Conservatory of Music Parsons College. Commencement Exercises in Columbua Hall this Evening. A Musical Feast.
The commencement exercises will be given in Columbia hall tonight. A very choice program has been arranged by Prof. and Mrs. LUCE.
Piano Quartette in A (Military) . . . . . . . . . Chopin
  Misses OWEN, LABAGH, HOUGHTON, BEATTY.
Violin Solo Fantasie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowman
  Frances BRADSHAW.
Piano Solo, Capriccioso . . . . . . . . . . . . Mendelssohn
  Miss Belle LABAGH.
Double Quartette, Twilight Bells, (Arranged by Mrs. LUCE) . . White
Misses LABAGH, HARKNESS, BALL, WALL, HOOTMAN, BRADSHAW, HIGLEY, ROBINSON.
Piano Solo, Mazurka Fantastique . . . . . Wollenhaupt
  Miss Minnie OWEN.
Vocal Solo, "The Bobolink" . . . . . . . . . . . . Bischoff
  Miss Grace LABAGH.
Selection, Orpheus Club Waltz . . . . . . . . . Preston
  Mandolin Club.
Vocal Solo, serenade, "Open thy Lattice" . . Gregh
  Mr. James F. WILSON.
Reading, "The Debatin' Society",
  Miss Beatrice B. BROWN.
Piano sextette, March Triumphal, "On to the Battle"... Holst
Misses CLARK, ROBINSON, BELL, WILSON, SHARON, HUNT.
Vocal Solo, "Tell Me My Heart" . . . . . Sir Henry Bishop
  Miss Cora BALL.
Piano Solo, Cachoucha Caprice . . . . . . . . . . . . Raff
  Mr. James MOREHEAD.
Vocal Duet, Greeting to Spring . . . . . . . . . . Muzio
  Misses BALL and LABAGH.
  Overture to Zampa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harold
Piano Quartette (Misses SHARON, CONLEE, ROBINSON, SMITH) and Orchestra.
  The place of holding the concert was changed from the Presbyterian church to the Columbia hall on account of the great difficulties getting pianos into the church. The hall has been seated with chairs, and everything well arranged for the convenience and comfort of the audience.

LOCAL NEW (sic - column torn) (Page 3)
From Saturday's Daily
  W. W. ISRAEL, of Perlee, is a city visitor.
  The clerk hasn't sold a marriage license this week.
  Miss Etna McCULLY, from Salina, is visiting in this city.
  Miss Laura McCLEARY, of Libertyville, was shopping in the city today.
  Treasurer HOPKIRK will go to Lockridge this evening to spend Sunday.
  Rollin PETERS and L. P. CLINE, of Abingdon, were court house visitors today.
  Miss Lillie WOLFE left for her home in Libertyville on No. 15 today, after a visit with friends.
  Miss Ocean DOSH, of Brighton, came in on No. 15 this morning for a short visit with Miss KIRBY.
  The L. T. GOBBLE family went to Abingdon today. They will spend Decoration day at that place.
  Miss Anna SANDBLOOM who has been in the city for some time, returned to her home in Salina today.
  Messrs. BISHOP and COFFIN, the Iowa Telephone company men, went to Batavia today to do some line work.
  Misses Ethel MICKSEL and Bessie WRIGHT expect to go to Glasgow Monday, for an extended visit with friends.
  Miss Minnie COREY will spend Sunday with her parents in this city. She is teaching school at Lockridge.
  Mrs Emma C. HOWARD has been appointed postmistress at Krum. The former postmaster was David A. LOWERY.
  Miss Jessie WRAY, the teacher at Beckwith, came home on No. 11 to spend Saturday and Sunday with her parents.
  Mesdames SHIRK and BLOOSER (sic - BLOSSER?) returned this morning to Batavia. They have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. SHIRK in this city for a few days.
  Frank SCZGMANIAK, of Penn township, was on our streets today. He reports that the farmers out his way are getting their crops in very rapidly now.
  James COWAN and Miss PRATT spent a few hours in town today on their way from Wynoma, Ind., to their home in Libertyville. They have been attending the Presbyterian general assembly. With them was a brother of Mr. COWAN, C. T. COWAN, of Spokane Falls, Wash., who will visit for some time in Libertyville.

From Monday's Daily. (Page 3)
  J. S. McKEMEY is in Libertyville on business today.
  Messrs MEHAFFY, STEVENSON and BAKER spent Sunday on Skunk river at Rome, fishing.
  Mr. and Mrs. P. B. GRAFTON, of Packwood are visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. W. JUNKIN today.
  Mrs. TAYLOR, of Des Moines township, was visiting in town with her daughter Saturday.
  Chas. WILSON, a former employe of the Western Supply Co., spent Sunday at his home in Libertyville.
  Miss Mattie HUPP returned to her home in the country today, after a very pleasant visit with Miss Ada FREEMAN in this city.
  The following from Pleasant Plain were celebrating in Fairfield today: C. T. CAMPBELL, F. C. BAKER, G. E. BAKER, B. E. SNIDER and W. J. JOHNSON.
  Fred EMRY, who has been employed in the egg store for some weeks past, left Saturday for his home in Brighton. James MURDOCK accompanied him for a visit over Sunday.
  A marriage license was issued this forenoon to Harry T. BEATTY and Miss Grace Leona McGAW. They will be married at the M. E. parsonage this evening by Rev. BOATMAN.
  Ralph CASE is in Abingd-- (errant paper bit) on business.
  Mrs. Samuel TURNER an- (couple missing words) --rver decorated at Glasg--
  Hugh LOW and Ed. HUFFORD dro-- to Richland Sunday afternoon.
  T. L. EMRY, Brighton's egg buyer, was in Fairfield today on business.
  Capt. WESTENHAVEN and wife, of Penn township, were on our streets today.
  Mrs. Clarence EMRY, who has been visiting in Brighton, came home this morning.
  Mrs. Pitt NORRIS and daughters, of Birmingham, were shopping in our city today.
  Joseph DOWNS, the real estate broker, is a Fairfield visitor today from Brighton.
  Tom AMBROSE and T. CALLISTER and Misses Blanch FELL and Grace GANTZ drove to Packwood yesterday.
  Miss Cora WATKINS, of Libertyville, is spending the day at the home of Jacob WILSON, in the south-west part of town.
  John McLANE, Henry WEIKERT, Ed DUVOLL, Will WELLS, Soc CRANE and Will BEVERING were Sunday fishers at Rome on Skunk river.
  The following Richland people spent Decoration day in Fairfield: Mrs. A. F. BRIDGER, Miss Harriet BRIDGER, Elmer STEELE and Fred WIGGINS.
  J. N. SMITH, the cattle buyer, has taken a contract from the government to furnish Pine Ridge Agency Indians with 100 head of cattle, to be delivered by July 1.
  Jas. BLAKEMORE came up from Mt. Pleasant this afternoon to visit with his daughter, Mrs. Jessie SMITH. BLAKEMORE is very old and is one of the oldest settlers in Henry county.
  Ted GARBER, of Libertyville, has been very sick since Christmas. For several weeks past he has been doctoring in Fairfield but not being benefited much, he has returned home. He says that he is slowly regaining his strength and hopes to be able to return to this city again in a short time and see friends.
  Treasurer HOPKIRK came back from his over Sunday visit at Lockridge, yesterday. He says the corn is nearly all in and crops are looking nice. He says grass and small grain look as well as he ever saw them at this time of year, and the corn that was in before the rains is growing fast. The crops are going to be all right yet.
  Mr. and Mrs. J. C. LATHERS, of Abingdon, leave tonight for Cedar, Ok., where they will make their future home. We are sorry to lose these good people, but wish them the highest prosperity in their new home. Tuesday evening, May 24, about seventy-five of their friends from Abingdon and Brookville gathered at their home to say good bye.

County Woman Suffrage Convention (Page 3)
  A County Woman Suffrage Conference will be held in Fairfield on June 6 and 7, 1898, to consider methods of work best suited to hasten the establishment of woman suffrage in Iowa.
  With eternal principles of right and justice as he basis of the claim, and with the assurance that in operation woman suffrage compares most favorably with the operation of man sufferage, there can be no question of the final outcome of the movement. We invite every friend of the cause within our county to unite with us in this Conference. Good speakers will be in attendance. Come!
      Dr. WALL, Pres.
      Mrs. GOBBLE, Sec.
        County Officers.

JUNE 6, 2:30 P. M.
  Work conference. Subject--Membership.
  Prayer--Rev. MELICK.
  Introductory remarks--Manager.
  Paper--What good has resulted from woman's suffrage?--Dr. WALL.
  Paper--Should woman voters hold office?--C. L. COONS.
  Paper--Should woman voters serve on juries?--I. D. JONES.
  Discussion.
  Collection.

8:00 P. M.
  Opening exercises.
  Address--Rev. Henrietta MOORE.
  Collection.

JUNE 7--10 TO 12 A. M.
  Work conference--Press Work.
  Prayer--Rev. SHEPERD.
  Paper--Do woman know enough to vote?--Mrs. MORMAN.
  Paper--Are women good enough to vote?--Mrs. SUMMERS.
  Paper--Is it necessary for a voter to be a soldier?--Mrs. GOBBLE.
  Discussion.
  Collection.
  Question Box.

EVENING.
  Opening exercises.
  Address--Mrs. CORIENE or Miss MOORE.
  Collection.

HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT. (Page 4)
Friday Evening, June Third. Twenty-seven Sweet Girl and Boy Graduates.
  The commencement exercises of the Fairfield High school will take place in the Grand opera house, Friday evening, June 3, 1898. The class consists of twenty-three girls and four boys. It is a very bright class and comes forth with the recommendation of being one of the best classes that ever graduated from our high school. Prof. LUCE has charge of the music for this occasion, which assures its being the best to be had.
  The following is the program as it will be rendered:
  DECLAMATIONS
Borrioboola Gha . . . . . . . . . . . . Elsie FORDYCE
The Mission of Flowers. . . . . . . . . . . Ella CARY
The Pauper's Revenge . . . . . . . . . Rhoda DAVIS
Mark Anthony's Address . . . Anna McCLINTIC
The Little Fireman . . . . . . . . Grace E. SPENCER
Nations and Humanity . . . . Elizabeth M. CLINE
  SOCIETY AND LITERATURE.
The Siege of Troy . . . . . . . . . Mabel J. BUEDEL
The Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. Pearl MELICK
Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethel M. DOUGHERTY
Oratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flossie SNOOK
Truth of History . . . . . . . . . Arthur E. LABAGH
Elaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise SHARON
Shylock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theresa KLEINMAN
The Heart Makes the Home. . .Ella Belle IRWIN
Brushing Away Cobwebs . . . .Mabel E. RUSSELL
Iowa Volunteers of '98 . . . . Harry W. CONNER
  HISTORY.
Invasion of the Saracens . . . Grace A. ANKROM
William Wallace . . . . . . . . Nellie C. BONFIELD
Calais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Mabel CARPENTER
The Battle of Poitiers . . . . . . . Frances HARRIS
Jeanne D'Arc . . . . . . . . . . . Emeline PETERSON
Queen Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . Bessie HARRIS
Gustavus Adolphus . . . . . . . .Frank L. McCLAIN
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beulah McKEE
Klondike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daisy M. GIBSON
The Trent Affair . . . . . . . . Alvah L. STROUGH
Merrimac and Monitor . . . . . Elizabeth WHITE

For Decoration Day. (Page 4)
  Committee on arrangements: Robert STEPHENSON, N. H. BAKER, Phillip CAREY, J. E. WILSON, J. S. GANTZ, E. D. HOOPS and Chas. GIFT.
  Committee on finances: For Geo. Strong post; J. E. WILSON, A. C. RICKETTS, Chas. GIFT. W. R. C., Mesdames Chas GIFT, D. WALMER, CAMPBELL.
  Committee on flowers: For post; 1st ward, J. B. BOYLE; 2nd ward, J. S. GANTZ; 3rd ward, Jno. F. AXLINE; 4th ward, John McCLAIN. W. R C., Mesdames J. S. GANTZ, J. SUTTON, H. BACON and Robert STEPHENSON.
  Committee to mark graves in cemetery: E. D. HOOPS, Adam LYNN, W. B. MURRAY and John LOEHR.
  Committee to seat and decorate park: N. H. BAKER, H. STAFFORD, Thomas COPPOCK, Theo. WATERS. To assist in decorating same: Mesdames S. S. CRANE, John DeMARSH, Charles STRAUM.
  Committee to decorate church: Mesdames S. PARKINS, P. A. LYNCH, Thos, BELL, H. STAFFORD, David McKEE and Miss Mary LYNCH.
  Committee on music: Phillip CAREY, H. STAFFORD and John BRIER.
  Committee on martial music: Jas. W. MESSICK, Geo. WALTZ, and Willis STRONG.
  Committee to assist W. R. C. to prepare for service to the unknown dead; Phillip CAREY and Daniel WALMER.
          By order of committee.