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

IS A BRIGHT CLASS. (Page 1)
Sixteenth Annual Commencementof (sic) the Fairfield High School, Last Night
TWENTY-SEVEN GRADUATE
Twenty Three Girls and Four Boys. A Fine Display of Talent.
  Notwithstanding the intense heat, the grand opera house was packed to overflowing last evening to witness the graduation exercises of the high school class of '98. Every available inch of space in the house was occupied and probably several hundred were turned away disappointed unable to get even standing room.
  The class made a splendid appearance on the stage. The girls with the exception of one or two, were dressed in white, and looked decidedly pretty. The three boys are handsome fellows and made a good appearance among so many lovely maidens, and well represented the sterner six notwithstanding their discouraging minority.
  The United States and Cuban flags floated conspicuously above the heads of the performers. The class motto, "Rowing not Drifting" held a place in front of the stage.
  Without exception the entire exercises of the evening were excellent. Every performance was of very high order and showed most careful, thoughtful preparation and drill, and was a great credit not only to each individual but also to those who have had them in charge. As a rule the members of the class possess good voices and know how to use them. The pronunciation and articulation was exceptionally good and each spoke very distinctly. We also noticed an absense of any disgusting affectation on the part of the members of the class. They are a sensible lot of young people and performed their parts modestly, without any attempt to show off. The performances showed that the class has been doing much work along the line of science literature, history, etc., and they are well informed. The knowledge they have gained in the preparation of these orations will not be forgotten by them.
  The instrumental music for the occasion was furnished by the college orchestra under the direction of Prof. LUCE. The music was fine and pleased the audience. The orchestra is made up chiefly of young musicians, and they show much talent.
  One of the events of the evening which was greatly enjoyed was a song by a ladies quartette, composed of Mrs, LUCE, Misses BROWN, HIGLEY, and ROBINSON. The quartette first sang "Anna Laurie," and were compelled to respond to the hearty encore They responded with "Home, Sweet Home.
  After prayer by Rev. MELICK, Prof. WILLIAMSON introduced the class in a short, neat speech and the program was carried out in the order we publish it, with a few exceptions. Misses Louise SHARON and Grace ANKROM were sick and unable to be present. The Misses Elsie FORDYCE and Flossie SNOOK were excused from speaking on account of ill health. All of these had prepared their performances and taken the training and drill, with the rest of the class.
  We had intended to give a short synopsis of each performance but it is impossible to do so.

MUSIC.            INVOCATION.            MUSIC.
                  DECLAMATIONS.
Borrioboola Gha . . . . . . . . . . . . Elsie FORDYCE
The Mission of Flowers. . . . . . . . . Louella CARY
The Pauper's Revenge . . . . . . . . . Rhoda DAVIS
Mark Anthony's Address . . . Anna McCLINTIC
The Little Fireman . . . . . . . . Grace E. SPENCER
Nations and Humanity . . . . . . Lizzie M. CLINE
                          MUOIC.
          SOCIETY AND LITERATURE.
The Siege of Troy . . . . . . . . . . .Mabel BUEDEL
The Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. Pearl MELICK
Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethel M. DOUGHERTY
Oratory of Cicero . . . . . . . . . . . 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
                          MUSIC.
                        HISTORY.
Invasian of the Saracens . . . Grace A. ANKROM
William Wallace . . . . . . . . Nellie C. BONFIELD
Calais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Mabel CARPENTER
The Battle of Poiters . . . . . . . Frances HARRIS
Jeanne D'Arc . . . . . . . . . . . Emeline PETERSON
Queen Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . Bessie HARRIS
Gustavus Adolphus . . . . . . . . . Frank McCLAIN
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beulah McKEE
Klondike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daisy G. GIBSON
The Trent Affair . . . . . . . . Alvah L. STROUGH
Merrimac and Monitor . . . . . Elizabeth WHITE
                          MUSIC.
        PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.
Dr. Calvin SNOOK, President board of education.
                          MUSIC.
  Harry CONNER was urged to give his prize declamation, "Policy of Bismarck," which he did in a way which shows him to be an artist in that line.
  The diplomas were presented to the class by Dr. SNOOK, president of the school board.
  The following is a partial report for the year as given by Prof. WILLIAMSON:
Total enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 987
Average belonging . . . . . . . . . . . 828
Average attendance, 788 or 95 percent
  This shows an increase of 31 over last year and is the largest attendance in the history of the Fairfield schools,

LOCAL NEWS (Page 1)
From Tuesday's Daily.
  Wm. FLEENOR, of Abingdon, is over today on business.
  J. W. FLINT and wife of Abingdon, are in Fairfield today.
  Richard MYERS and wife, of Abingdon, are city visitors today.
  Mohr KRAMER and sister, Rose, of Batavia, are in the city today.
  The Abingdon Odd Fellows will hold memorial services next Sunday at 2 p. m.
  Bird COOP and Fred HARTLEY, of Glendale, visited relatives and friends in town Sunday.
  N. S. GILMER, county recorder, and his family spent Sunday in Abingdon with relatives and friends.
  Dr. C. T. MOORMAN, of Packwood, s (sic) visiting friends and transacting business in the city today.
  Lucian OLIVER is sick this week. He is confined to his house at present but we trust will soon be all right.
  I. TROUT, postmaster at Libertyville, was in the city today and made a pleasant call at the JOURNAL office.
  Messrs G. W. TAYLOR, of near Germanville, and Frank HURRT, of Libertyville, are in town this week. They are members of the board of supervisors.
  Saturday afternoon, a school election was held in Fairfield township, and a proposition to build a new school house in sub-district No. 3 of that township was voted on. The proposition carried.
  Dick KERRICK and Fonny HARPER started out today to sell a patent broom and buy poultry. They will drive through the country and expect to work over to Illinois. They expected to get to Washington tonight.
  E. P. OLIVER came in from Denver last night and is visiting his uncle, L. M. OLIVER, in this city. He is a son of David M. OLIVER, Jr., of Packwood, and has been ranching in Colorado for several years, but has come back home to stay for a while.

ANNUAL BANQUET. (Page 1)
Annual Banquet of High School Alumni Given in Honor Class of '98
  A most pleasant affair was the annual high school alumni banquet given at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Milt CUDDY last night. It was given in honor of the class of '98, who so recently attained the rank of alumni.
  The affair was a brilliant success and immensely enjoyed by all present. There were about a hundred of the alumni present and all had a fine time, and all feel that it was one of the most successful reunions ever held.
  The new recruits were duly welcomed to the ranks of the veterans, and made to feel at home among the members of former classes.
  Elegant refreshments were served, consisting of all the seasonable delicacies, which were greatly enjoyed by the possessors of healthy, high school appetites.
  During the evening the organization for next year was perfected by the election of the following officers:
  President, Chas. RICHSHER; secretary, Miss Hayes HEATON; treasurer, Frank McCLAIN.
  These annual reunions are a source of great pleasure and social profit and the alumni organization is a permanent one.

Notice. (Page 1)
  There will be a meeting of the members of the Ohio association of Jefferson county at the supervisors' room at court house, Saturday, June 11, at 2:30 p. m., to elect officers and for the transaction of other business.
          John BOWERMASTER, Secy.

New Store Room. (Page 1)
  Workmen have the shelving in the handsome new store room on the south side. The room is a part of the McELHANEY block and is one of the best lighted rooms in the city. It is being finished in conformity with the building itself which is a model of architecture, and about the middle of this month will be occupied by A. W. McELHANY, our south side merchant.

NEWS FROM CAMP. (Page 1)
A Company M Boy Has an Adventure Down South
WIRT KING WRITES HOME
Says He Came Near Being Shot, Otherwise all Well.
  This morning Perry KING received a letter from his son, Wirt, a member of Company M, located at Jacksonville, Florida.
      Jacksonville, Fla., June 6 98
Dear father, mother, brother and sisters:--
  I will write you a few lines and let you know that I am well. Brother Dick is getting along all right. He will be out of the hospital in a few days. I have seven cases of the mumps to look after now. We are getting accustomed to the heat and think we will get along fine. General LEE is here now. There will be 27,000 boys here in a short time, when all get here that are coming. Three regiments will leave here before very long, two Illinois regiments and one Wisconsin regiment. They leave for Cuba.
          Albert M. SARGENT

Farmer's Club (Page 1)
  A meeting of the Farmers' Club will be held at court house Saturday, June 18. Secretary FUNK announces members of the c---- (column torn, some missing) -full and interesting meeting is ---ected.
  Louis BAUMGART, aged 65, was killed by an Iowa Central train near Oskaloosa Sunday morning--whether by accident or through suidical intent is unknown. He was a prominent citizen.

Sunday School Convention. (Page 2)
  The thirty-second annual convention of the Jefferson County Sunday School association will be held in the M. E. church, Libertyville, Thursday and Friday, June 9 and 10. A very interesting and instructive program has been prepared and a largs (sic) audience is expected. The program is as follows:
        THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
1:30--Devotional exercises.
2:00--Address of welcome, . . . . . Rev. G. L. MINEAR
Response.. Co. Pres. Dr. J. B. MONFORT
2:30--The benefit of the convention to the Sunday School--
  (a) The State . . . . Frank McCARTY
  (b) The county . . . . . . T. Y. LYNCH
  (c) The township and individual school. G. M. DAVIS, J. D. BATES
3:00--"The Sunday School as a factor in religious training."
  Opened by . . . . . . . . W. H. BARBER
3:30--"A bible study" . . . . . . . Rev. W. J. BOLLMAN
4:15--Miscellaneous business.
  Appointment of committees.
          EVENING SESSION.
7:30--Song service.
8:00--"How to teach in Sunday School." . . . Rev. A. F. MARSH
        FRIDAY MORNING.
9:00--Prayer for more consecrated workers in the Sunday School.
9:30--"Next Sunday's lesson studied"
  Teacher's meeting. . . . . . Prof. R. A. HARKNESS
10:15--"How to secure a more thorough study of the lesson at home" Mrs. T. B. SHORT, E. TULLER
10:45--Five minute talks on "Why should I teach a class in Sunday School?"
11:00--Reports of secretary and treasurer and discussion of our county work.
12:00--Dinner.
        FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
1:30--Song service and prayer.
2:00--Micellaneous business. Election of officers. Reports of committees etc.
2:30--"The primary teacher's work," . . . . . Miss Velma SNOOK
3:00--"How to teach the lessons," C. D. McPHERSON, John J. KYLE
3:30--"The bible versus the quarterly in the Sunday School." . . . Hiram HEATON
4:00--How to secure a better observance of the Sabbath"
  Opened by . . . . . . . Rev. J. P. DOUD
  Unfinished business.
        BENEDICTION.

EXCELLENT PROGRAM (Page 2)
Held in the Presbyterian Church at 10 a. m. Today
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
Fine Orations and Exellent Music. A Large Number Were Present.
  The class of 1898, the 19th in the history of Parsons, held their commencement in the Presbyterian church this morning before a large and attentive audience. Excellent music was rendered by the college mandolin and guitar club, the college orchestra and the ladies double quartette. Mrs. LUCE also sang a beautiful solo. She has a very clear soprano voice, and has the very best control over it. The invocation was pronounced by Rev. H. R. STARK, of Washington. Then followed excellently written and well delivered orations by members of the class as follows:
Lillian F. BOATMAN . . . . Fairfield; The Unrecognized.
Vernon L. HAGUE . . . . . Libertyville; A Plea for Morailty in the Individual.
Margaret R. McCRACKIN, . . . . Fairfield; Persecution of the Hebrews.
Clarence L. LEEDS, . . . . . Fairfield; The Voice of the People.
Josephine TODD, . . . . . . Winterest; Dismemberment of China.
R. C. RICHARDSON . . . London, England; Anglo-Saxon Alliance.
Margaret YOUNG, . . . . . Leon; The Dark Continent,
  After this part of the program President JENKINS conferred the degree upon the class, and addressed them in a few well chosen and appropriate words. The benediction was then pronounced.

Elected Officers. (Page 2)
  Lodge No. 629, I. O. O. F., held their semi-annual election last evening at their hall. They have a candidate for representative of the county Odd Fellows association in the person of C. U. EMRY, and he is heartily recommended to the other lodges. The officers elected were: F. D. KERRICK, noble grand; W. H. YOUNG, vice grand; W. H. DONNER, recording secretary; Harry HEFLIN, financial secretary; Tom HARRIS, treasurer. Mr. HELFIN was elected to fill the unexpired term. The past grands also balloted for grand lodge officers. Mr. SCHLOW, assistant agent at the Rock Island, was instructed in that initiatory degree, and after the election the lodge adjourned to their banqueting hall where they were refreshed with a liberal supply of strawberries, cake and ice cream, C. U. EMRY furnishing the entertainment in the strawberry line. The lodge is flourishing and gaining membership rapidly.

Parsons '95. (Page 2)
  The members of the class of '95, Parsons college, had a jolly time at the home of Miss Cora BALL last Wednesday morning. Breakfast was served in fine style, which appealed to the most conservative appetite. Of course they said nothing about the old college days, the old pranks they played, or how they used to lord it over the lower classes. It is not reported that they conducted a review in Hebrew, Greek and Latin, analytics or trigonometry.
  All the members of the c ass (sic) were present with one exception--Wilson REED, who is with Company M, 50th Iowa Vol.
  The class of '95 is made up of the following:
  Cora BALL, Fairfield.
  Clella BASHAW SHULAR, Des Moines.
  Lucia BELLES, Fairfield.
  Alice CONDIT, Fairfield.
  Blanche NORTON, Eldon.
  Edith SMOCK, Keota.
  Walter CROZIER, Russell.
  W. W. FRY, Fairfield.
  M. V. HIGBEE, Milton.
  Wilson REED, Fairfield.
  Lloyd WATERS, Enid, O. K.

THE PRIZE CONTESTS (Page 2)
Of the Junior and Freshman Classes, Parsons College, Held Last Night.
A LARGE NUMBER PRESENT
The Hall Was Well Filled With an Appreciative Crowd. The Performance all Good.
  The declamatory and oratorical contests last night in library hall were the events of the season so far, and drew a larger crowd than any of the commencement exercises so far, unless it was the musicale Monday evening. The crowd was large and enthusiastic, and although the evening was very warm, they kept very good order and were very attentive to the performances. The freshman declamatory contest came first, and the junior oratorical contest followed. There were seven performers and all did well, but of course one in each class must excel.
  The first number of the program was a selection by the college mandolin and guitar club. This is an organization of which the college and Prof. LUCE should feel proud, and we are assured they do. They played a popular selection at this time and then Rev. REED invoked the Divine blessing. The first speaker in the declamatory contest was Harry R. BARTON, of Estherville, whose selection was "Napoleon at St. Helena." Heis (sic) a fine declaimer and many thought he should have had one of the prizes. Lucian B. JONES, of this city, was the second, his selection being "Paul's Defense Before King Agrippa." His rendering of this extract from the Bible was certainly very good. Next came Miss Bernice McCOID, of this city, winner of the first prize in the contest. The title of her selection was "Hagar," and she displayed a great deal of art in the different phases of love and hatred which she portrayed. The last speaker, Hugh BUFFUM, spoke Senator MASON's historic speech on "Cuban Independence," and won the second prize. The contest was very close between the latter two speakers.
  Next in order was a selection by th- (edge of column ragged, several letters per line missing) ladies' quartet. They sang a lullab- and were encored, when they r--sponded by singing "Home Sw--- Home." The first number in the ---torical contest was "Gustavus Ado--phus in Germany," by William W. MENDENHALL, of this city. His --- certainly a fine oration and deliv---- very well. The next was Miss Z---- STUCKEY, of Unionville, whose o------ was entited, "The Victory o---- Vanquished." She treated the ---ject in a manner that showed --- study of it and her delivery wa- --cellent. This oration took the seco-- prize. Last was Frank E. McCLURE, of Mediapolis, whose subject was "Dante." He protrayed the sufferings and hardships of his hero in a graphic manner and his delivery wa- equal to many professionals. He wa- awarded the first prize in orator- The mandolin and guitar club playe- another selection, while the judges, Dr. HINITT and T. D. FOSTER, of Ottumwa and Rev. H. R. STARK, of Washington, were making their decision, and then Dr. BROWN, of Omaha, awarded the prizes to the lucky contestants. The prizes for the oratorical contest were $30 and $20 respectively, and for the doclamatory contest $15 and $10. They were certainly well worth trying for and were justly earned by the winners.

'98's Class Day (Page 2)
  The Parsons class of '98 rendered an excellent class-day program, yesterday afternoon, before a large audience, in the college chapel. The college mandolin and guitar club rendered excellent music. First was the class song followed by a class meeting at the home of Miss BOATMAN. This was a typical class gathering, showing the class "scraps."
  Next followed a description of each individual member of the class by Miss YOUNG in the practice of the "Little Tychoon." The class sang several beautiful selections and there were excellent solos by Miss BOATMAN and Mr. HOOTMAN. After this the class, dressed in red blankets and feathers, buried the hatchet with much pomp and solemnity. Following this was the smoking of the pipe of peace with an address by Chief HAGUE, to his warriors and maidens, then Miss McCRACKEN foretold the future of each member of the class and LEEDS closed the program by presenting each of the class with some little gift, some of which were especially well chosen.
  The class did remarkably well considering the time in which they had to prepare for the entertainment. They prepared another program and had to abandon it and hastily prepared this.

BEATTY-RUMER (Page 2)
  Last evening, at the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Will BEVERING, occurred the marriage of Mr. Frank BEATTY and Miss Lucy RUMER, both of Fairfield. At eight o'clock the bride and groom descended the stairs preceded by Miss Elaine BEVERING and Raymond VORHIES. After the marriage ceremony, the assembled friends, about 60 in number, partook of a well served and elegant supper.
  The house was tastily decorated with roses. The bride wore a beautiful white organdie and carried white roses. The groom wore the conventional black.
  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac RUMER, of this city, and well known by all, for her kind, loving and pleasant disposition. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. BEATTY. He is one of Fairfield's brightest young business men; he is the junior partner in the firm of BEATTY & Son. Mr. and Mrs. BEATTY will go to housekeeping immediately in the THOMAS flats, where they will be at home to their friends in about two weeks. The JOURNAL extends heartiest congratulations and best wishes.

LOCAL NEWS (Page 3)
From Wednesday's Daily.
  Wm. BROWN, of Packwood, is in the city today.
  Mrs. H. J. OSWALD left for Indianola for a short visit.
  Ed GLOTFELTY, of Libertyville, is a city visitor today.
  L. G. MYERS and wife, of Abingdon, are visiting in town today.
  Miss McCOLLOUGH, of Salina, is in the BRADSHAW home this week.
  Claude ESSLEY has been appoinied (sic) postmaster at Coppock, Henry Co.
  Dave CRAIL is in Agency City today on business. He went up on No. 9.
  Mesdames JOHNSON and DENNIS, of Beckwith, are visiting with Lou THOMA and family today.
  Miss Mary STEVER, who is connected with the state Y. W. C. A., is visiting with her parents west of town.
  Dave KELTNER, of Hotel Allen, Washington, came over Sunday morning to visit relatives, returning today.
  Arthur WILSON, one of Fairfield's boys, is now employed as a traveling salesman for H. P. LAW, of Lincoln, Neb.
  Mrs. S. C. BROWN and little son, of Mt. Pleasant, and Miss Elizabeth BROWN, of Des Moines, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. D. JONES in the city.
  Mrs. GUILFORD and little daughter, of Libertyville, came up from Mt. Pleasant on No. 9. She drove over to her home in Libertyville this afternoon.
  Miss Lucia BELLIS is expected from Doud Station today to be present at the '95 reunion. Miss Laura will fill her place as teacher during her absence.
  The Brighton people unveiled their monument to the soldiers of '61--'65 Monday. It is a very nice monument and cost $1,000. It stands on the principal street of town.
  Miss McCRACKEN received a letter today form her brother Lieut. Alex McCRACKIN, who is on the gunboat Marietta. The letter was mailed at Rio Janerio (sic), so was written some time ago, before the Marietta and Oregon joined the rest of the fleet.
  Invitations have been received in Fairfield announcing the marriage of Mr. Horace BARNES, of Albia, and Miss Olive SCHREINER, of the same place. Miss SCHREINER is a daughter of Rev. SCHREINER, who was pastor at the 1st M. E. church in this city for four or five years.

From Thursday's Daily. (Page 3)
  Aaron FELL was over from Libertyville today visiting commencement.
  Mr. and Mrs. T. D. FOSTER returned to their home in Ottumwa, on No. 9.
  Mr. and Mrs. SIMPSON, of Birmingham, are visiting at Lou THOMA's today.
  A. H. ELLER and J. E. GOODMAN, of Abingdon, were court house visitors today.
  Mr. John WRIGHT and wife went to Glasgow yesterday for a visit with friends.
  Mesdames DUNLAP and CHILKATH, of Salina, were in the city shopping yesterday.
  Rev. BOLLMAN and son, Gilmer, of Birmingham, were commencement visitors this morning.
  Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LYON and their son are over from Packwood today to attend the graduation exercises.
  Postmaster McGAW and W. W. ISRAEL made a business trip to Perlee this morning, returning on No. 15.
  Chas. L. REEDER, of Salina, is in the city today. He takes the JOURNAL and says it gives him the news he wants.
  The evidence in the case proves HOOD's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula, salt rheum, boils, humors and all eruptions.
  Miss Jessie WRAY, teacher at Beckwith, came home last evening on No. 11, sickness preventing her teaching the rest of the week.
  Miss Elgie FELL will spend her vacation in this city with her parents. Miss FELL has just closed a successful term of school at Packwood.
  Dorsey PHILIPS, son of L. C. PHILIPS of this city, is now visiting his father. He has just completed five years' service in the United States cavalry in Arizona.
  Contractor WARD is a very busy man these days and kept hustling. He has just closed a contract for the erection of a fine house for P. H. SWANSON, east of Salina.
  The May collection of taxes was only $636.91, the smallest for a number of years. Treasurer HOPKIRK says the main reason for this is the large March collection.
  C. A. HERRING has added a new clerk to his grocery establishment, in the person of Hubert KNOWLES, well known over the city. Mr. KNOWLES commenced his work June 1.
  Mrs. J. E. WILSON desires to thank Mable HUDGELL, Gertrude WIMER and Homer BITNER for the flowers they gave for the boys that went down with the Maine and for the unreturned soldiers.
  James MONTGOMERY is erecting a fine modern, house in the northeast part of town. C. W. WARD is busy putting in the foundation. The Geo. CABLE Lumber company have the contract for the lumber.
  Mrs. Rebecca HOLSEY, of Des Moines township, has been taken back to the hospital for the insane at Mt. Pleasant. She was there once before, but was released. She is quite an old lady.
  JUNKIN & BAKER are showing some elegant pieces of furniture in their window today.
  The state railroad commissioners will visit the county about June 10, to see if there is a necessity for putting in a switch at Coalport, near Lockridge. A new coal mine has been opened there and the proprietor wants a switch to enable him to get his coal to market.
  When Frank BEATTY went to the court house yesterday afternoon to get his marriage license, some of the boys "got onto" him and followed him in , and they had a nice time with him. But he didn't get as badly rattled as another young gentleman we heard of who trembled so he couldn't stand up, and had to get a chair and sit down for an hour before he could walk.

From Friday's Daily. (Page 3)
  Ed. PARROTT, of Batavia, is a court house visitor today.
  A crowd of young people are down on Cedar picnicing this evening.
  Miss Fannie LONG, of Richland, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. V----- (part of column missing).
  Miss JOHNSON, of Glenda-- ... up on No. 9 to see her frie-- ... WHITE, graduate this even---
  S. T. PURYEAR, Liberty----e, was in town yesterday a few hours on his way home from Mt. Pleasant.
  Miss Laura McCLEARY, of Libertyville, is spending the week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. DUNN.
  Misses May CURFMAN and Bernice McCOID spent part of today in Batavia; returned on No. 10 this afternoon
  Mrs. Dr. STEVENSON, who has been attending commencement exercises here, returned to her home in Libertyville today.
  Mrs. R. B. STEVENSON, who has been attending commencement this week, returned to her home in Libertyville this morning.
  Mrs. HALFETRY (sic - HALFERTY?), mother of Mrs. COYKENDAL, of Packwood, has been visiting in this city for several days. She went home yesterday.
  John FRUSH, of Buchanan township, who is well known in the city, has been quite sick with gastric fever. He is some better at present.
  Rev. Henry QUICKENDEN, of Garden Grove, is visiting with his mother this week. He expects to return to his home about the middle of next week.
  R. D. KEARNS, of the junior class of Parsons, leaves today for Brighton, where he expects to assist McGAUHEY, of the freshman class, in canvassing for UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD, stereoscopic views.
  The Fairfield township republican primary was held yesterday afternoon and the following delegation selected: Daniel HUDGELL, Thos. C. ROSS, John ROSS, Ed. A. BOWEN, Geo. W. BALL and Alf, ARMSTRONG.
  The 51st regiment has been ordered to Manila, and two Fairfield boys will go with them. Dr. CLARKE, of this city, is assistant surgeon of that regiment, and Joe JONES is a member of their band. The latter only joined last week, so he got there just in time. They will probably start for San Francisco Saturday.

From Saturday's Daily (Page 3)
  Frank WRIGHT is over from Glasgow.
  John HUTTON, of Krum, was in the city on business today.
  Miss Effie GREEN will visit in Lockridge for a few days. She left on No. 10 this afternoon.
  Miss Enola KIGER, who has been attending commencement exercises this week, went to Libertyville this morning. From there she will drive to her home.
  Gilmer BOLLMAN went to Libertyville this morning. From there he will drive to his home in Birmingham. Gilmer has been attending the college and high school commencements.
  Mrs. GIFFORD and Miss Daisy PANCOAST, of Libertyville, are in town today shopping.
  Miss Mary LAMANSKY and J. W. ALLSUP, of Germanville, were in town today, trading with our merchants.
  Misses Cora JONES and Stella JOHNSON drove over from Brighton yesterday for a few days' visit with Mrs. Stella MUNGER in this city.
  Mrs. MICKEY and baby, of Lockridge, were visiting in the city yesterday, returning home on No. 4. Mrs. MICKEY is a cousin of County Treasurer HOPKIRK.
  Rev. McCULLOUGH, of Salina, is in town this afternoon.
  Lon BRADY has been over from Richland this week.
  Henry BUERKER, of Brighton, was doing business in town today.
  Lawyer TOMLINSON went to Mt. Pleasant this morning on business.
  Miss Laura McCLEARY, of Libertyville, is attenting High School commencement here.
  Miss SWING came over from Krum on No. 4 last evening. She is the teacher at Krum.
  (Column torn off - unknown how much is missing.) ... yard dash in 5½ seconds, the 100 yard 10 1-5 seconds; 220 yards in 24½ seconds. Rex was one of the best sprinters Parsons ever had.

From Monday's Daily. (Page 3)
  Robt. McCOID and Albert FERRIS are in Krum this p. m.
  Arthur BROWN is in Batavia this morning on business.
  Miss SWAIN went to Krum this morning after spending Sunday in this city.
  Mr. and Mrs. EVERETS, of Packwood, are in town today trading with our merchants.
  Miss LEPPO, after a week's visit with McCORMICKs, left for her home in Libertyville.
  Robt. and Carson REED went to Beckwith this afternoon on business. They will return this evening.
  Chas. HEALD, who has been attending school in Battle Creek, Mich., has returned home for his vacation.
  Messrs. Ed. FLIGG and Jas. MURDOCK and Misses Madge and Lydia KING drove over to Packwood and Brookville Sunday.
  Chas. WILSON, who went to work for the Western Supply Co., at Pekin, has returned to Fairfield. He says the town of Pekin is too dead for him and that he could not stand it.

WRIGHT-WRIGHT. (Page 3)
  John WRIGHT, of this city, was married in Des Moines last Monday evening at 6 p. m. to Miss Josephine WRIGHT, of that place. The newly married couple arrived in this city yesterday evening and were given a reception at Mr. WRIGHT's home last night. There were about twenty-five guests present and all had a fine time.
  The JOURNAL asks permission to extend hearty congratulations and best wishes.

OUR CITY PRIMARIES. (Page 3)
Were Held Last Night in the Different Wards by the Republicans.
DELEGATIONS FOR HEDGE
The Delegations Not Instructed But will be for HEDGE for Congress.
  The Republican primaries were held last evening in the different wards and delegations selected to the county convention which will be held in this city Saturday, June 4. The primaries were well attended despite the hot weather and everyone was enthusiastic. The delegations selected are all for HEDGE for congress and ALLEN for state auditor, and will work for delegations for these candidates from the county convention, held tomorrow.
  The meeting in the first ward was held in the court house, and the following delegation was selected:
W. W. FRY,          H. C. RANEY,
B. F. BLACK,         W. C. BALL
           Jos. BRADLEY.
  The second ward held their meeting in EMRY's butter and egg store, and their delegation is as follows;
John DAVIES,     Sanford ZEIGLER,
J. M. McKAIN,    John F. LOEHR,
C. U. EMRY,         A. W. JAQUES,
A. G. JORDON,   M. O. GAY.
  The third ward people met in the city hall and selected the following delegates:
Jos. RICKSHER,     R. J. WILSON,
Chas. TAYLOR,      Geo. B. WALTZ,
C. M. JUNKIN,     H. C. SMITH,
H. M. DYSART,     J. S. McKEMEY,
    P. H. WALKER.
  The primary in the fourth ward was held in LAMPSON's implement store, and resulted in the selection of the following:
C. D. LEGGETT,        J. W. McLEAN,
H. H. BRIGHTON,    F. SACKETT,
D. R. BEATTY,         W. S. ROSS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. (Page 3)
For the week ending June 3, 1898.
May 27.--John H. PICKERING &w to Ward LAMSON pt e½ se4 sec 4-71-10. 31a . . . . . . $800
May 30-1--Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery assn to C F, J H & C B MULLENIX lot 72 Evergreen cemetery . . . . . . 30
  R W ALLSUP &w to Geo C WOODS sw4 ne4 & pt nw4 ne4 sec 34-73-8 (q c d) . . . . . 800
May 31.--M J MOORE to Mamie McKEE &h C E pt lots 7&8 blk 4 old plat Fairfield, Ia . . . . . . 2200
June 3.--Geo C KEINTZ &w to Geo SHUPPY pt ne4 nw4 & pt se4 nw4 sec 26-73-10 19&50-100a . . . . . . 585
  Wm SCHMUDDE to John W GREENUP pt blk 58 centennial add Fairfield, Ia . . . . . . 100
  Fairfield Evergreen cemetery assn to Saml THRASH lot 15 Evergreen cemetery . . . . . . 20

Epworth League Convention (Page 3)
  The election of officers of the Epworth League Monday evening resulted as follows:
  For President, Arthur D. LONG.
  1st Vice Pres., Mrs. A. D. LONG.
  2nd Vice Pres., Hattie HOOPS.
  3rd Vice Pres., Maude JACKSON.
  4th Vice Pres., Mrs. T. Q. DAGGETT.
  Recording Secretary, Grace MORRIS,
  Corresponding Sec., Grace WILSON.
  Treasurer, Frank McCLAIN.
  Chorister, Mrs. GOODBAN.
  Organist, Maude DOUGHERTY.
  These officers will be installed June 28

Womens Suffrage. (Page 4)
  The County Woman Suffrage conference is being held in the Christian church this afternoon, and will continue this evening and tomorrow. The convention will be addressed this evening by Rev. Henrietta MOORE.

All Invited. (Page 4)
  Jefferson Lodge, No. 4 I. O. O. F., will celebrate memorial services in honor of their deceased members, on Thursday evening, June 9, a 8 p. m., and extends a cordial invitation to all other lodges and public in general to unite with them. The following is the program:
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mixed Quartette
Invocation . . . . . . . . . Rev. Jno. RAINS
Music (duet) . . . . . . . . . .Female Voices
Address . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. SHEPHERD
Music (vocal solo) . . . . . . Miss BACON
Address . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. BOATMAN
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . Male Quartette

Notice. (Page 4)
  I will sell my restaurant and ice cream parlor at a bargain if taken before July 1. I mean business.
tf              Geo. SEAMAN.

  The Red, White and Blue social at Elm Grove school house, June 4, was pronounced a great success by everyone who attended. Although the weather was very threatening, there was a very large crowd present. The proceeds amounted to $13, which will be used for the purpose of purchasing a flag for the school. Everyone seemed to be well pleased with the program, especially the boys of '61 when the school marched and sang "Marching Through Cuba." Among the peices (sic) that were spoken, we might mention the one recited by Miss Mattie BARR, telling what she would do if she was McKINLEY. We think the patrons of the neighborhood will vote Miss Bertha PEQUIGNOT many thanks for the interest and the patience it must have required in drilling the scholars.        Anon.

Serious Runaway. (Page 4)
  On last Saturday afternoon a team belonging to Mr. TUCKER, who lives northeast of the city, started at GILBERT's blacksmith shop and ran north at a frightful rate. They were hitched to a light buggy. Near the C. B. & Q. track they ran into Mr. A. G. HAGUE's buggy, smashing two wheels. At the crossing they ran into the railway sign post with terrific force. One of the horses was killed instantly and the other was badly injured, three ribs being broken. It was fortunate that no one was hurt.

COUNTY CONVENTION (Page 4)
The Republicans Held an Enthusiastic Convention Saturday
LARGE NUMBER PRESENT
The Convention Met at the Court House at 1:30
  The Republican county convention met Saturday afternoon at the court house at 1:30 p. m. A large number were in attendance at the meeting, and everyone was enthusiastic. Every precinct was represented by a full delegation. At 1:30 the convention was called to order and Al HOWELL, of Penn Township, was elected for temporary chairman and David M. OLIVER, of Packwood, for temporary secretary. This organization was made permanent with the addition of C. M. JUNKIN for assistant secretary.
  Committees on resolutions and credentials were appointed, and made their reports. The committee on resolutions reported the following:
  Resolved , As Republicans of Jefferson county and the state of Iowa, we desire to commend Gov. Leslie M. SHAW and the Republican majority in the 27th general assembly for economical appropriations, a determination to bring state expenditures within state receipts and to wipe out absolutely any semblance of state debt.
  We also wish to commend both the governor and the legislature for their prompt and patriotic action in the emergencies of impending war, and to congratulate the people of a state which was first to tender material aid to the government and sent its troops to the front fully armed and equipped.
  We approve the entire course of President McKINLEY and his administration in the conduct of the war with Spain, and pledge ourselves and our country to support whatever measures may be necessary to carry the struggle to a successful termination.
  We endorse again the principles of the Republican party and point with especial gratification to the fulfillment of Republican prophecies evidenced to the eyes of every man in the increase in prices of farm products, in the wages of labor and the demands for labor, the increase in money circulation, the decrease in interest rates, and the growth in foreign and domestic trade, under the sound financial doctrines and practices of the Republican party.
  After this a committee consisting of one from each voting precinct was appointed to select delegates to the state, congressional and judicial conventions. They reported in favor of the following, and their report was accepted and approved:
      CONGRESSIONAL.
  D. H. MEALLY, Pleasant Plain.
  I. A. DOWNEY, Packwood.
  Jas. R. PETERS, Abingdon.
  Samuel SALTS, Brookville.
  John H. FRUSH, Fairfield.
  W. G. ROSS,           "
  G. W. BALL,            "
  H. C. RANEY,          "
  C. M. JUNKIN,       "
  John W. FRY, Libertyville.
  Albert HOWELL, Glasgow.
  At Fairfield, June 29.
      JUDICIAL.
  E. M. CRUMLEY, Pleasant Plain.
  D. M. OLIVER, Jr., Packwood.
  A. V. BEEMAN, Batavia.
  J. M. GREGG, Glasgow.
  D. W. GARBER, Libertyville.
  John ROSS, Fairfield.
  W. C. BALL,         "
  A. W. JAQUES,   "
  J. S. McKEMEY   "
  R. J. WILSON,    "
  E. F. SIMMONS,   "
  At Ottumwa.
      STATE.
  Geo. J. EMRY, Pleasant Plain.
  L. G. MYERS, Abingdon.
  Bruce FRAME, Vega.
  Ed. GLOTFELTY, Libertyville.
  John H. MERCKENS, Fairfield.
  Chas. J. FULTON,         "
  Ben F. BLACK,               "
  Thomas BELL,                "
  H. H. BRIGHTON,         "
  C. D. LEGGETT,             "
  At Dubuque, Sept. 1
  While the committee were selecting the delegates, Chas D. LEGGETT read the dispatches printed in Saturday's JOURNAL, which had been requested of the JOURNAL management for that purpose. It created quite a bit of excitement. One gentleman remarked that if that dispatch was confirmed Sunday he would "holler." Mr. LEGGETT thereupon made a motion that it should be proper for the gentleman to "holler" on Sunday without being prosecuted, and the motion was carried unanimously. This created lots of fun.
  After the delegates had been selected, J. S. McKEMEY made a motion that the delegates be authorized to take the proxies of those who could not attend, and the motion was carried. The convention then adjourned.

Correspondence. (Page 4)
NORTH LIBERTY.
  June 7, 1898.--(Correspondence.)
  B. SNIDER, of Brookville, called on friends in this vicinity Sunday.
  Mrs. Frank COUNTRYMAN returend home from Des Moines, where she was been attending the Adventist camp meeting.
  Mr. ROBERTS and wife visited friends in Batavia Sunday.
  W. E. MANING, who has been attending college in Bloomfield, has returned home for the summer vacation,
  Sunday school at the Bud was well attended after church. Rev. SPRINGER preached a very interesting sermon.
  Miss Minnie DUNN visited with friends in Eldon Sunday.
  Fairfield's most popular south side druggist, W. J. PETERSON, and lady friend were taking a pleasure drive through this vicinity Sunday.