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

From Friday's Daily. (Page 1)
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
An Old Selma Citizen Hurled to Instant Death in His Mill.
  A. N. HULL met his death in the flour mill at Selma at about 8 o'clock yesterday morning and the manner in which he met his end is shocking in the extreme. He is a man 75 years of age and while working in the mill, in which he has an interest, his coat was caught in a swiftly revolving wheel, and quickly wound up about the axle. The unfortunate man was caught up, hurled through the air and sent flying around the axle at the rate of 120 revolutions per minute, tearing his clothes into shreds. His right arm was torn from the shoulder, all the ribs on the same side of his body were broken and his back broken in three places. His neck was broken as were both legs.
  Death of course resulted instantly, and the coroner was summoned who held an inquest in the afternoon, the result of the investigation being that the jury found the cause of death to have resulted from the above stated causes. The deceased was a stock holder in the mill, and owned a great deal of real estate in and around Selma, where he has resided for a number of years. He was also possessed of three farms in Kansas, and carried a life insurance policy of $5,000.

Administrator's Final Notice. (Page 1)
State of Iowa,       }
Jefferson County.  } SS.
To Catherine KELLEY and all the heirs-at-law of W. H. KELLEY, deceased, and other parties interested in said estate:
  You are hereby notified that on or before the 1st day of April, A. D. 1898, there will be on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County, State of Iowa, the final report of Sam'l T. HORTON as administrator of the estate of William KELLEY, deceased, asking the approval of the same, and order of distribution and paying full discharge.
  Now unless you appear thereto and defend on or before noon of the 1st day of the April Term, A. D., 1898, of said Court, to commence and be held at Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, on the 11th day of April, A. D. 1898, default will be entered against you and orders made as prayed for,
          SAMUEL T. HORTON
            Administrator
  Date of First Publication in the Fairfield Weekly Journal, Feb. 9, 1898.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. (Page 2)
For the week ending Thursday March 3, 1898.

Feb. 26, A. D. CALDWELL & w to Elizabeth D. SNIDER all right title and interest as heirs at law of Jas. SNIDER decd to real estate owned by said Jas. SNIDER and situated in sections 29, 31 & 32 all in twp 73 r 11 and any other real estate in any other section and county owned by him. q c d . . . . $142.00
Feb. 28, Annie GLOTFELTY to Frank GLOTFELTY w½ se4 & pt e½ ne4 sec 1 71 11 . . . . 5800.00
Feb. 28, Heirs of Geo. C. FRY decd to Wm. WILSON pt e½ w½ sw4 sec 24 71 11 . . . . 1100.00
Feb. 28, Wm. WIGGINS & w to Garry S. MINISTER s½ sw4 sec 13 73 10 . . . . 3200.00
Feb. 28, John DILLON & w to R. T. McCLAIN pt ne4 nw4 sec 15 71 9 . . . . 500.00
Feb. 28, Robert McCLURG by Referees to J. L. GONTERMAN pt s½ se4 se4 sec 30 71 11 . . . . 55.00
Feb. 28, Jas. TIMONDS & w to Geo. F. STEVER pt nw4 sec 1 & pt nw4 & pt ne4 sec 2 all in twp 72 r 11 . . . . 5076.73
Mar. 1, M. DRISH & w to John FRITZ sw4 nw4 sec 7 73 8 . . . . 2000.00
Mar. 1, L E. PARSONS & w to S. D. PARSONS nw4 se4 sec 24 also se4 sw4 & w½ ne4 sw4 se4 sec 13 all in twp 72 r9 . . . . 2000.00
Mar. 1, Peter WITKOSKI & w to M. DRISH pt w½ ne4 sec 13 73 9 . . . . 2725.00
Mar. 1, Wm. GREGORY & w to Emma GREGORY s½ ne4 sec 3 73 10 . . . . 2900.00
Mar. 1, Sadie T. JOHNSON & h N. S. GILMER lot 1 blk 13 new plat city of Fairfield, Iowa . . . . I500.00
Mar. 1, L. S. KAUFFMAN & w to Eli KELLY w½ nw4 sw4 sec 13 & s½ ne4 ne4 sec 14 all in twp 72 r 10 . . . . 2600.00
Mar. 1, Mary C. SMITH to J. G. KIENTZ pt w½ ne4 sec 6 72 9 . . . . 3250.00
Mar. 1, O. V. KLINGMAN & w to H. E. WOOLUMS s½ nw4 sec 21 73 10 . . . . 3200.00
Mar. 2, Jas. LONGERBONE & w to Andrew ANDERSON s½ se4 sec 22 & w½ sw4 sec 23 all in twp 73 r11 . . . . 5500.00
Mar. 2, W. C. MORROW & w to O. M. OGDEN w½ ne¼ sec 14 72 10 . . . . 3600.00
Mar. 2, Magleana KASKA to O. V. KLINGAMAN e½ ne4 sec 14 73 9 . . . . 2800.00
Mar. 2, Rachel W. PRINGLE to Ben F. CUNNINGHAM nw4 se4 & ne4 sw4 sec 25 71 10 . . . . 2175.00

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.(Page 2)

From March 3, 1898 to March 5, 1898, Inclusive.

Mar. 3, Chas. P. LARSON & w to A. NONSON n½ sw4 se4 & s½ nw4 se4 sec 5 also pt n½ nw4 se4 sec 5 all in 72 8 . . . . $1150.00
Mar. 3, John KRUMBOLTZ & w to Chas ORAN pt w½ nw4 & nw4 sw4 sec 6 72 8 . . . . 2800.00
Mar. 3, A. B. PARKER & w to J. L. CANADY n½ nw4 sec 16 72 8 . . . . 3300.00
Mar. 3, N. SANCHEZ to GARDNER & FARIS lot 5 blk 1 STEPHENSON’s add to city of Packwood, Iowa . . . . 60.00
Mar. 3, F. M. STEPHENSON & w to N. SANCHEZ lot 5 blk 1 STEPHENSON's add to town of Packwood, Iowa . . . . 60.00
Mar. 3, John JACOBS & w to August & Albert JACOBS pt nw4 nw4 sec 4 72 8 . . . . 120.00
Mar. 3, Peter FRITZ & W & Michael FRITZ & w to August & Albert JACOBS sw4 sw4 sec 33 73 8 . . . . 700.00
Mar. 3, John B. FOOTE & w to J. H. SANDELL ne4 sw4 sec 6 72 8 . . . . 720.00
Mar. 3, J. BALDWIN & w to M. F. BLACK pt lot 6 blk 10 new plat of city of Fairfield, Iowa q c d . . . . 1.00
Mar. 3, J. W. RAINES & w to J. R. LAMME sw4 se4 sec 23 72 10 . . . . 5000.00
Mar. 3, W. J. PATTISON, Guardian, to Rosa PATTISON und 2-27 of pt ne4 nw4 sec 20 & pt s½ ne4 sec 20 71 9 . . . . .88.88
Mar. 3, Heirs of Robt. PATTISON decd to Rosa PATTISON q c d pt ne4 nw4 sec 20 & pt s½ ne4 sec 20 71 9 . . . .850.00
Mar. 3, R. R. PATTISON to Rosa PATTISON pt ne4 nw4 sec 20 & pt s½ ne4 sec 20 71 9 . . . . 75.00
Mar. 3, W. J. PATTISON, guardian to H. C. PATTISON und 2-27 of se4 ne4 & s½ nw4 sec 20 71 9 . . . . 311.11
Mar. 3, Heirs of Robt. PATTISON decd to H. C. PATTISON q c d se4 ne4 & s½ nw4 sec 20 71 9 . . . . 3250.00
Mar. 3, R. R. PATTISON decd to H. C. PATTISON q c d se4 ne4 & s½ nw4 sec 20 71 9 . . . . 300.00
Mar. 4, L. M. OLIVER & w to Harvey A. JOENSON nw4 nw4 sec 24 73 11 . . . . 4200.00
Mar. 4, L. M. OLIVER & w to Veturia E. JOHNSON ne4 nw4 sec 24 71 11. . . . .4200.00
Mar. 4, John KIRKEY & w to Andrew BURK n½ se4 ne4 sec 13 73 8 . . . . 960.00
Mar. 4, U. S. to Hugh PATTISON sw4 nw4 sec 20 71 9. Patent
Mar. 5, H. W. VANDYKE & w to C. D. M. RAINES sw4 sw4 sec 17 & s½ se4 sec 18 & w½ ne4 & pt ne4 nw4 & pt se4 sw4 sec 19 all in twp 72 r 10 . . 8500.00
Mar. 5, M. L. FISHEL & w to Geo. PEEBLER nw4 sw4 & sw4 nw4 & pt nw4 nw4 sec 4 71 11 . . . .3600.00
Mar. 5, E. H. PEEBLER to Geo. PEEBLER pt ne4 nw4 & pt nw4 ne4 sec 4 71 11 . . . .1100.00

From Monday's Daily.(Page 2)
  The languor so common at this season is due to impoverished blood. HOOD'S Sarsaparilla cures it by enriching the blood.
  The Klondike country will catch two more victims from this city, in the persons of Jasper WRIGHT and Geo. MOSIER, making nine from this city and county.
  Mrs. Rev. Wm. CLAPP, nee THORNE, of Crawfordsville, Ia., was visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McPEEK, and others recently.
  Rev. J. A. BOATMAN, of the M. E. church left on No. 15 this morning for Keokuk, where he will preach tomorrow. His pulpit here will be filled morning and evening by Rev. SPRINGER, of Libertyville.

From Tuesday's Daily. (Page 2)
  A. B. PARKER, who is moving from this county to York, Neb., was a caller at the JOURNAL office today.
  Judge EICHELBERGER has informed Clerk LONG that the session of court will be reconvened on Tuesday the 15 inst.
  Thos. MILLER, of Providence, R. I., will ship a car load of horses from the SENSE & MITCHELL barn tomorrow for the N. Y. market.

COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE (Page 3)
LOCKRIDGE.
  The Pleasant Hill Literary society has closed for the winter. An excellent program was rendered the last evening, consisting of declamations, select readings, essays, a conversation and an interesting debate, with music interspersed throughout the entire program.
  The young peoples’ society of the Lutheran church has adjourned for a season, as most of its members are called away by spring to their respective occupations.
  We are happy to have Rev. BENGTON with us again, much improved in health. He was in his accustomed place in the Lutheran church last Sunday to the great delight of his congregation.
  Mrs. Frank PETERSON is slowly improving.
  Rev. C. J. BENGSTON left Sunday evening for Sioux City to attend conference.
  We like to "be in it" and desire to make impressions; the March mud gives opportunity for both and yet we wish it to distant climes. Queer people we!

LIBERTYVILLE (Page 3)
  Preaching at No. 8 school house in Des Moines township by Rev. MINEAR Sabbath March 13.
  A. H. PHELPS was a business caller Saturday.
  Capt. WATKINS went to Chicago last week and purchased 50 head of cattle and brought them to his fine farm on Friday. Cap. is a success handling cattle.
  Rev. GILISPEE, of Fairfield, preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon and gave an illustrated lecture at the Methodist church in the evening.
  Mrs. Ada ANDERSON has been quite sick for several days.
  Mr. and Mrs. Frank HURST gave a reception last Friday to their son, Dr. Will HURST and wife, of Blakesburg. This couple were married at Blakesburg, Wednesday March 2 and came to Libertyville Thursday evening. A goodly number of the relatives and special friends were present and enjoyed one of the most delicious dinners of the season. The social part of the occasion will not soon be forgotten.
  Bert RIDER expects to return from his school Wednesday.
  Miss Ann HIBBARD closed her term of school Thursday. The school rendered a special program which is spoken of in the highest terms.
  Adam WILSON jr., closed his winter school a few days ago.
  Mr. and Mrs. John PEEBLER entertained a number of their friends Wednesday of last week. All who were present, unite in saying that the occasion was a pleasant one.
  Jacob FRY, of Fairfield, was 73 years old last Sabbath and Mr. and Mrs. John W. FRY and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. SCOVEL spent the day at his home.
  Misses Ada WILSON, of Ottumwa, and Maude WILSON, of Eldon, spent Sunday with their brother, W. W. WILSON.
  W. H. RODIBAUGH sold his barber outfit to Alvin MATTOX, of Birmingham. Mr. RODEBAUGH [sic] expects to start in business at Waterloo about April 1, and Mr. MATTOX will begin business here about the same time.
  William W. HEDGE was found to be insane by our county commissioners and he was taken by their order to Mt. Pleasant this afternoon. This will make his second trip to that institution, he having returned from it in December last as being entirely cured, but recently he began to show signs of returning insanity, and it was deemed best to have him taken back for treatment.

GLENDALE. (Page 4)
  Mrs. H. B. WHITE, of Mankato, Kan., and daughter Bernice visited here last week.
  George KIMBALL of Albia, visiting relatives and friends here last week.
  Mrs. Peter RIZOR has received word that she is one of five that have fallen heirs to property in Philadelphia valued at $1,250,000.
  Mrs. HEATER has received word that her son Austin died in Montana some time since.
  Miss Emma HOPKIRK is at her father's, F. S. TOOTHAKER with her son EMERT.
  Miss Huldah BRIGHT was at home over Sunday to big good bye to her brother Carl who goes to Swedensburgh for the summer.
  Mrs. Mark TOOTHAKER, of Krum, was down Friday.
  Blue birds, robins, and meadow larks herald the coming of spring.
  The Story that Harry MENTZER has returned to Center Point from the Klondike with a fortune is pronounced a fake.
  Death of Edward DAVIES.
  Another of our oldest citizens has passed away. At 7 o'clock this morning, occurred the death of Mr. Edward DAVIES, at the age of 82. Mr. DAVIES had been ailing for a year or more and his death was not unexpected. He was among our oldest and most respected citizens. Funeral services will occur at the residence on West Burlington St., Sunday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. MARSH, of the Congregational church.

From Wednesday's Daily. (Page 4)
  A nice looking and well dressed fellow called at ye reporter's kitchen door recently and asked for something to eat. He was asked to come in and given a square meal with the family. While eating he became quite communicative and gave us a short history of his life. Among other things he said he was a nephew of Gov. DRAKE, and produced unquestionable testimonials of the fact. He said he did not ask his uncle for help because his uncle disapproves of his manner of doing and it is useless to do so.
  The greater includes the less, HOOD'S Sarsaparilla cures scrofula, and may be depended upon to cure boils and pimples.
  Senator BELT has recently written to some of our citizens relative to securing a pardon for one of the convicts sent from here to the Ft. Madison penitentiary. Particulars will be given later.
  The grand jury was called again today to investigate some matters not presented at the regular meeting.
  TUCKER & MILLER were in the neighborhood of Libertyville yesterday and bought seven horse from the farmers. They are taking in horses at the SENSE & MITCHELL barn for which they are paying the highest market price.
  Chas. EDMONDS, of Packwood, was a caller at the JOURNAL office today.

From Thursday's Daily. (Page 4)
  Billy McCRACKIN was in from Woolson today.
  J. West JONES & Son, of Lenox, Iowa, sold yesterday for JONES & GOSSICK at the TILSON barn 52 head of fine hogs at the following prices viz. Brood sows sold at an average price of $67.00 The entire offering including brood sows, fall pigs, and boars averaged $43.00 per head.
  W. H. BARBER, of Libertyville, was in the city today.
  Lon ISRAEL has returned from the ISRAEL farm near Eldon where he had been helping to chop cord wood. His mother had provided what she thought to be sufficient provisions to last them a week and the vigorous exercise increased their appetites to such an extent that the bread was wiped out in three days and the dog swiped his roll of butter, so they had to eat dry corn bread the remainder of the week.
  W. W. LAUGHLIN was in from Libertyville today.
  For that tired feeling you must enrich and purify your blood. HOOD's Sarsaparilla is the medicine you need.
  At the residence of Mr. George WHITMORE in Locust Grove township at 7 p. m. , March 2nd, the marriage of Miss Maude WHITMORE and N. Albion LAMME was celebrated, the Rev. Dr. MAGILL officiating. There was a large company, mostly relatives and abundance of substantial of wedding good cheer. These young folks are well known and esteemed by a large circle of friends.
  The fine weather today reminds us that spring is not far distant.

From Friday's Daily. (Page 4)
  The College Mandolin club will give a concert at Libertyville soon.
  The evidence in the case proves HOOD's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula, salt rheum, boils humors and all eruptions.
  T. W. MYERS will be the new agent at the Rock Island to take the place of H. B. DICKEY.
  Judge EICHELBERGER yesterday adjourned court until next Wednesday, when he expects to finish up all the business at hand. It will take the balance of the week. This term of court had been a queer one, only two jury cases, and both of them dismissed before the evidence was all in, and then it has been made up of adjournments.
  John SPURLOCK, of Perlee is in town today with P. PURDUE, of Council Buffs, [sic] Iowa, a relative whom he has not seen before for thirty years.
  The executive committee of Jefferson County Agricultural association met this afternoon to complete the speed list for the coming fair of 1898.
  We were out at James CLAPP’S fine farm, consisting of 400 acres today. Mr. and Mrs. CLAPP contemplate coming to Fairfield to reside in the near future.
  Miss Jessie WRAY, who has been teaching at No. 6 near Beckwith will end her winter term of school with an exhibition tonight.

From Saturday's Daily. (Page 4)
  Hiram HEATEN, of Glendale, was in town today.
  Notwithstanding the mud and bad roads a large number of people were in from the country today and trade was good.
  C. W. COYKENDALL sold the BURRIS property to Wm. HALFERTY. Mr. HALFERTY will move immediately to it, and Mr. COYKENDALL will move into the HALFERTY house near the fair ground.
  Rev. W. C. SHEPHERD returned this afternoon from Hiteman, where he has been holding union meetings for the past three weeks. He reports a very interesting meeting throughout, with a large number of conversions. He will preach as usual at the Baptist church tomorrow.
  Mrs. Joel TURNEY, of Fairfield, was in the city yesterday and attended the recital in the evening. She was the guest of Mrs. J. H. WALBANK.--Mt. Pleasant News.

City Election. (Page 4)
  The annual election will take place in this city on Monday, March 28, when one alderman from each of the four wards will be elected. The out-going officials are John TAYLOR, of the first; Sanford ZEIGLER, of the second; Joseph RICKSHER, of the third, and Alex EASTON, of the fourth wards. The new code has changed the time for city elections from the first Monday in March to the last Monday in the same month.

Annual School Election. (Page 4)
  The city school election will be held in this city on Monday, March 14, when one new school director will be elected. J. S. McKEMEY and Rollin J. WILSON are the retiring members, but under the new law the number has been reduced from six to five, so that one of these two gentlemen will retire from the field. Under the old law with six directors it frequently happened that the board was equally divided, thus causing delays and unpleasant dead locks. The law fixing five as the number is a wise one.

Eight carloads of emigrants left Reinbeck one day recently, all bound for western points.