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

ODD FELLOWS GALORE (Page 1)
A Gala Day for the Jefferson Co. Odd Fellows Association
REBEKAHS PARTICIPATED
The Largest Gathering of Odd Fellows ever Witnessed in Southeastern Iowa. No Accurate Estimate
  Today is a gala day for Odd Fellows, and the city of Fairfield--the celebration of the 79th anniversary of Fdd Fellowship (sic) by the Jefferson County Odd Fellows' association. No more lovely day could be chosen, and at an early hour country people and Odd Fellows from almost everywhere began to arrive. The streets by noon were quite crowded and the very intense interest in the war was allayed for several hours, Odd Fellows being the center of attraction.
  It is unnecessary for us to dwell upon the many good points, benefits and characteristics ascribed to the Odd Fellows. They have today been in existence 79 years, and you have all had an opportunity to judge of them. They claim the largest membership of any order in existence, and the good accomplished is worthy of them.
  The merchants and citizens in general have today made a special effort in decorating and the city presents an appearance equal to our nation's holiday, Fourth of July.
  The local lodges have made elaborate preparations for receiving the numerous strangers in the city. A reception committee from each of lodges No. 4, No. 629 and Rebekah No. 96 and 386.
  From the camp, a high degree of Odd Fellowship, is R. D. DUBOIS, chairman of our board of supervisors, who received members of the Brighton and other lodges at the depots. The camp No. 6 has about 47 members.
  On the reception committee for lodge No. 4 were R. D. DUBOIS, J. S. GANTZ, R. H. RATCLIFF and J. E. DEARDUFF; from lodge No. 629 were Fred TURNER, Frank JONES and N. M. SIMPSON; Rebekah degree lodge No. 96 were Hattie JONES, Mrs. MATTOX, Mrs. Harry RATCLIFF and Mrs. CORNELL; Rebekah degree lodge No. 386 were Mrs. J. H. MERKINS, Mrs. George SCHOULTZ, Mrs. N. M. SIMPSON and Miss Vinnie GIFT. The members of these committees met the delegation at No. 15, Rock Island train, and headed by WOLTER's band, from Brighton, formed a procession and escorted them to the square, where the band gave a brief concert. Here it might be well to speak a word in commendation of the Brighton band. Mr. WOLTER is a perfect musician and his band is composed of the same talent, second only to himself. There are also several small boys in the organization, who are also artists. The music played by them was high class, especially selections from Sousa, the rendition of which did justice to Sousa as a composter. We cannot speak too highly of WOLTER's band, and only regret that we have not one as good.
  Contrary to the program the association did not elect officers at 11 o'clock, but deferred that part of the program until after the speaking, and as we will not get them in time for publication this evening, we will give the result of the election with the evening program tomorrow.
  The parade was a grand one, some 1,500 participating; it was a scene of handsome regalia, flying banners and decorations emblamatic of the order. In the final march, the ladies falling directly following the band, presented smiling faces and handsome costumes, bedecked also with emblems of their order. This parade was witnessed by almost as many people as turned out two days previous to bid farewell to our army boys. In it were representative lodges from Burlington, Mt. Pleasant. Ottumwa, Richland, Brighton, all the lodges in Jefferson county and other neighboring cities, also the Rebekah degree lodges from the same places.
  After the parade the long procession filed into the park, where the program was carried out as follows:
  Call to order by the president, Perry KING, who in a few remarks told of the purpose of the meeting and introduced Rev. LEWIS, of Ottumwa; Invocation by Rev. LEWIS, followed by the address of welcome, by Rev. W. C. SHEPHERD, who in a well delivered address welcomed the visitors to the city and spoke eloquently of the benefits of the order. He was responded to by Rev. J. H. TAYLOR, who also spoke for the good of the order and fittingly responded to his brother minister. Rev. G. B. SWARTZ then addressed the audience upon the subject "Bundle of Sticks." Rev. SWARTZ is a well known lecturer and an address from him is always a great treat. On this occasion he made a special effort and his eloquence was a fitting final to the public program.
  This evening the association are electing officers and after supper the lodges will meet to confer degrees. this latter part of the program is not public. The Rebekah degree will be exemplified by the degree staff of Paul Castor lodge No. 348, of Burlington, at hall of Jefferson lodge No. 4, I. O. O. F.

THE ODD FELLOWS, (Page 1)
Their Rally Consisted of the Secret Work Last Night.
SOME GRAND TEAM WORK
Mystic Lodge, of Mt. Pleasant, Said to have Done the Finest Team Work.
  Yesterday afternoon after the program in the park the Jefferson County Odd Fellows association adjourned to No. Four's headquarters and proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. R. D. DuBOIS was elected president of the association, C. N. EMERY secretary and treasurer and David HOPKIRK grand marshal. The selection is good and the head of the association speaks well for the entire organization. After the election they discussed plans for the next meeting and other matters of interest to the association. Fairfield was selected as the location for holding the next anniversary celebration and a meeting was planned to be held at Salina in the fall; this latter to be a sort of picnic.
  At 7:30 the pleasant quarters of lodge No. 729 were thrown open for all visiting members, and after the regular order of business had been gone through, the exemplification of the degrees was in order. The initiatory degree was exemplified by Kossuth lodge No. 32, of Richland, who in an able manner brought out all the fine points in their degree.
  The first degree given by the Mistic lodge team, of Mt. Pleasant, was rated by most all present the finest work of the evening, though all the work was exceptionally good, not a ritual being used. Our home members state that last evening brought out as fine work as was ever accomplished.
  The 2nd degree, conferred upon a full member candidate by Ottumwa lodge, of Ottumwa, was also very fine and the line of distinction between it and mystic lodge was closely drawn. By many it was thought the best, but as we understand it, Mystic was the best. The 3d degree was exemplified by Henry Lodge, of Mt. Pleasant, which followed a close second to Mystic lodge but at this late hour many of the members became tired, and did not appreciate the work so well.
  The teams from each lodge were all robed and presented a handsome appearance. The room was closely packed, there being hardly room enough for all visiting members present, though all were enthusiastic in praise of their order and fully demonstrated their feelings by sending up cheer after cheer.
  The ladies of the Rebekah degree were also celebrating in the hall of No. 4, and had little time to speculate upon what their husbands were doing across the park. The degree work of the auxillary was exemplified by Paul Castor lodge of Burlington, and while the work done by the subordinate lodges was very fine the Paul Castor team was second only to them. They served bounteous refreshments during the evening, of which the gentleman from time to time took advantage.
  Altogether this celebration was a grand success and they are heartily commended by the citizens and business fraternity of Fairfield in the high order of entertainment they furnished.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. (Page 1)
For the week ending April 30, 1898.
April 23,--James EMRY & w to Geo W J EMRY n½ sw4 se4 sec4 & pt nw4 se4 sec 4 73 9 . . . . . . . . $800.00
April 23.--James EMRY & w to Susanna POOL pt sw4 nw4 sec4 73 9 . . . . . . 500.00
April 23.--Mary J. PUMPHREY to E G CUDDY pt blk 91 Centennial add of City of Fairfield Ia . . . . . 200.00
April 23.--Geo SERLES & w to Marry HANNA lts 1 & 2 blk 18 Henn Williams & Cos add to City of Fairfield Ia . . . 250.00
April 25.--James EMRY & w to Thomas J EMRY pt nw4 & pt se4 sec 4 73 9 . . . . . . 200.00
April 26.--George SCHMIDTLIEN decd by admr to Albert ANDERSON lt 14 blk 3 E Lockridge Ia . . . . . 250.00
April 28.--Enoch McPHERSON to Albert S McPHERSON sw4 & pt nw4 sec 4 & pt ne4 se4 sec 5 all in 73 10 . . . . 9,350.00
April 28.--David HOPKIRK Treas to Frank L ECK lt 8 blk old plat Pleasant Plain Iowa . . . . . . .  .55

C, B. & Q. Patriotic. (Page 1)
  The ranks at the "Q" depot are being thinned out by the departure of many to the front, to pit themselves against the Spaniards; to uphold the flag of our country. We understand, though in an unofficial way, that it has been given out that the boys who enlist will be treated the same as the regular employees, that is, their positions will be held for them and they will be allowed their same rights of promotion as if they worked on for the road while they are doing service for the country. This would be a generous action on the part of the road management and the boys who go out will appreciate the good intentions. Those who call for their time receive the papers promptly and their resignations designate their cause for resigning, and they are made a matter of record. Two men here and F. N. WALKER, regular operator at Glendale, have gone with company M and the others will doubtless connect with the new men going out from here. S. F. FRASHER takes Mr. WALKER's place at Glendale. Several brakemen have also gone from this division. One crew went out with no intention of going with the brave boys, but when they returned from the trip patriotism was too strong for them and they could not resist.

LOCAL NEWS (Page 3)
From Monday's Daily.
  Miss Jennie ROOT, of Beckwith, was in town today.
  J. Roll PETERS, of Abingdon, was in town over Sunday.
  Mrs. Joseph McCLELLAN returned from Batavia today.
  Chas. WHISTLER, of Brighton, spent Sunday in the city.
  Miss Myrtle HUFSTEDLER returned from Libertyville this morning.
  Miss Minnie COREY returned to her school duties at Lockridge this morning on No. 6.
  Miss Mable SWAIN went to Krum on No. 2 this morning, where she is teaching school.
  Miss Elgie FELL returned to Padkwood this morning, where she is teaching school.
  For that tired feeling you must enrich and purify your blood. HOOD's Sarsaparilla is the medicine you need.
  Eddy PREVO is on our streets today, He reports that farm work is progressing finely in this part of the county.
  Sheriff BLACK has returned from Camp KcKinley Des Moines, where he took 22 recruits Friday for Company M, of this city.
  Rev. FERGUESON, synodical Sunday school missionary preached in Akron school house southeast of town yesterday afternoon. As a result of the interest aroused, a new church building will be erected. Rev. FERGUESON also preached a good sermon at the Presbyterian church last evening. He is wide awake in his work.

From Tuesday's Daily. (Page 3)
  Mrs. SPARRY, of Beckwith, was trading in our city todey (sic).
  Mr. and Mrs. BONNELL, of Libertyville, were in the city today.
  Miss Nellie SMITH, of Glasgow was a Fairfield visitor yesterday.
  Miss Sarah ROBINSON is spending the week with friends in Richland.
  Mrs. Frank GLOTFELTY, of Libertyville, was among our visitors today.
  M. DAMM shipped one car of hogs from Fairfield Monday and one from here Tuesday.
  William MEDDLETON shipped a car load of cattle yesterday to Chicago via Rock Island.
  Mrs. LOYD and Mrs. DASH, of Brighton are spending the day in the city visiting friends.
  Messrs. John PETERSON and Geo. SHANER, of Glasgow, were noticed in town this afternoon.
  Mrs. D. C. COLLINS and Miss Blanch FELL are spending a few days with friends in Packwood.
  Van HALFERTY, of Olive, was in town
  Mrs. CHASE is arranging to move to Chicago and expects to sell a portion of her household goods at public action Saturday afternoon. Mr. CHASE has a position in the white city and likes it there very much.
  Mr. MOLER, of Batavia, was a caller the latter part of the week.
  Chas. LEPPO made a business trip to the county seat Monday.
  Will STANSBERRY has enlisted and passed the examination, as we are informed but has not yet been accepted.
  Grace DUSTIN has been very sick for several days. Her attack was very sudden.
  Mr. Stephen HUTTON, of Krum, died suddenly Monday evening of last week. His death was probably from heart failure.

Died (Page 3)
  Isaac Ralph PETERS died April 28, 1898 at the residence of his father, J. R. PETERS, two miles northeast of Abingdon, IA., aged 21 years 1 month and 17 days. He was born in Sumner county, Kansas, March 9, 1877 and was the fourth son of J. R. PETERS. He was an industrious, hard-working young man and was liked by every one. The dread consumption fastened its clutches upon this noble young man and he had been confined to his room since November last, gradually growing worse. He was conscious to the last, calling for the friends he loved so dearly and begging them not to leave him. He was of a very lovable disposition and his death is a sad loss to his friends. It seems sad that this splendid young man should be called away just as he was entering upon a life of usefulness.
  The funeral services took place at Abingdon, at 2 p. m. April 27, 1898.

Correspondence. (Page 3)
GLENDALE.
  May 2, 1898. (Correspondence.)
  Walter STEWART began planting corn last week.
  Miss Mary LIGHT will lecture before the Epworth League next Sunday evening, on missions.
  Will BROPHY is night agent on the railroad in place of Will HAYES, who is enjoying a vacation in St. Louis.
  S. L. FRAZIER is a railroad agent in place of F. WALKER, who enlisted.
  Mrs. M. HAWKINS is very ill.
  Revs. SCOTT and TAYLOR, elders in the Latter Day Saints church, visited at Mrs. Kate MILLER's Sunday.
  Mrs. Sallie LAMBERT died and was buried at Mt. Pleasant last week. Her husband, Jerry LAMBERT, died about four weeks ago.
  Misses HAYES and Lizzie HEATON visited their sister Mary Sunday.

DES MOINES TOWNSHIP. (Page 3)
  May 2, 1898, (Correspondence.)
  Emmet Lodge, No. 295, I. O. O. F., Libertyville, was well represented Tursday (sic) at the Odd Fellows' celebration at Fairfield. About two dozen members were present.
  Benj. QUINS and family visited their daughter, Mrs. Elmer FARNEY, at Batavia Friday.
  Misses May and Gertrude TURNBULL attended the Odd Fellows' celebration at Fairfield Thursday.
  George McKLEARY and family, K. W. McKLEARY and Tom TURNBULL were among the number who attended the celebration Thursday.
  Mrs. Wm. MANNING and daughter, Anna, are both reported very sick. Dr. LAFORCE, of Ottumwa, is attending them.
  Mrs. Mary ESCHELMAN is now at Alma, Mo., where she will make her future home.
  Mrs. Lizzie HARRIS came down from Ottumwa Thursday and spent the day in Fairfield.
  Stuart LAUGHLIN and family, of Libertyville, attended the funeral of Stephen HUTTON Wednesday.
  Lou. HISEL and family were in the city Thursday.

LOCAL NEWS (Page 4)
From Wednesday's Daily.
  W. H. BRADY, of Pleasant Plain, was a visitor in the city yesterday.
  A. C. BRADY. one of Richland's business men, was in the city yesterday.
  J. C. FRYE departed for Libertyville on No. 15 this morning on business.
  Mrs. SHERRICK and daughter, Maude, of Birmingham, were visitors in the city today.
  Dr. TUEY and wife, of Brighton, are in the city to attend the ISRAEL--SPIELMAN wedding tonight.
  American's greatest medicine is HOOD's Sarsaparilla, which cures when all other preparations fail to do any good whatever.
  Auditor HORN bought four wolf scalps from Frank SALTS this morning. The animals were killed on the PATTERSON farm near Brookville.
  Mrs. WATTLES and Mrs. PRINGLE left for their home in Brighton on No. 16 last night, after spending the day visiting friends and transacting business.
  H. C. MILLER, of County Line, was in town today. He is taking a course in the Batavia academy of which Prof. PHINFROCK is principle. Mr. MILLER is a teacher of six years experience and will return to teaching in the fall.
  A. C. WISECARVER went to Keosauqua this afternoon, where he is interested in a law suit. Mrs. WISECARVER is bringing the suit against the Van Buren County Fair Association, for money won in the races there last fall, and which has never been paid over. Mr. WISECARVER has a righteous cause and will undoubtedly win his case.

From Thursday's Daily. (Page 4)
  Miss Laura McCLEERY, of Libertyville, was in town today.
  Mr. Arthur LUELLEN, from Salina, was noticed in the crowd today.
  Mr. DITMARS, of Brighton, is spending the day with his friend Jenks MOORHEAD.
  W. B. FERGUSON wife and family, of Salina, are in town today, trading with our merchants.
  J. L. DOWNS, of Brighton, came over today to help celebrate in honor of the Odd Fellows.
  Mrs. L. HANSON returned to her home in Lockridge after a pleasant visit in the city with her sisters.
  Mr. and Mrs. John WELLS, of Batavia, are visiting today at the home of L. T. GOBBLE and enjoying the celebration.
  The following Richland citizens are visitors in the city today: E. J. HENNAN, Frank CHACY, A. S. MARTIN, E. E. BOYD, C. W. TRACY, J. S. GREESON.
  Stephen HUTTON, living near Krum, died about midnight Tuesday night. Mr. HUTTON was about 62 years old, an old settler in this county and known by nearly everyone.
  Mamie CUPP returned home today after a pleasant visit with her brother in Illinois and also spent a few days with Mrs. Mary HUMBLEDAL, of Burlington and Mrs. O. W. KIGOR, of Glasgow.
  The officers and vice presidents of the Jefferson county soldiers and sailors association will hold a meeting at the hall of George Strong post in this city Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. to arrange foa (sic) the annual reunion.
  D. B. COOP, vice president of the Odd Fellow lodge at Perlee, came up this morning to participate in the celebration today. The Perlee lodge will also be present, driving overland.
  Capt. WOODFORD, of Brighton, was in the city today attending the Odd Fellows celebration. The captain was recently elected mayor of Brighton and fills the seat with much honor.
  Isaiah NIEUKIRK and wife, of Brighton, was in the city today attending the celebration. Mr. NIEUKIRK was postmaster of Brighton for near 20 years, giving up the office when President CLEVELAND was inaugurated.

From Friday's Daily. (Page 4)
  T. B. JONES, of Libertyville, was in town today.
  E. R. SMITH went to Batavia today on legal business.
  The comedy event of the season will be "A Breezy Time."
  Mrs. TILSON left this morning to spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs. KNOWLES of Libertyville.
  Emery CLINKENBEARD, of Libertyville, left on No. 10 today to resume his college duties at Iowa Wesleyan.
  J. W. THACKERY reports that the Daily JOURNAL is giving excellent satisfaction in Lockridge. Mr. THACKERY is endeavoring to raise a club for us there, in which we hope he will succeed.
  Brighton has arranged a company that will soon be ready to go to the front. They are under the direction of Prof. S. T. WALKER, and the company is made up of the best young men in the town.
  The citizens of Washington held a mass meeting last night and sent word to Captain HARVEY commanding Company D, which left that place Monday for Des Moines, that he would either go to the front as a captain of that company, or the boys could all come home. They are very indignant over a report that the officers of that company were to be "turned down."
  James M. HINKLE, of Butte Montana, is in the city attending to business and visiting his host of friends here. Mr. HINKLE was raised in Fairfield and the people are glad to have him back. He practiced law in this city for fourteen years, and has been in his present location about a year. He was at one time president of a company then controlling the JOURNAL and is much interested in its welfare.
  A merry crowd of young people went out to the farm residence of Dick LAGAUGH's last evening and spent the evening very pleasantly. They went out in buggies and the night being lovely the ride added much to the enjoyment of the evening. At the LABAUGH residence they were treated to the best the country affords, ice cream, cake and fruits, to say nothing of the entertainment of the host and hostess. They also endulged in games and music until a reasonable hour.

From Saturday's Daily (Page 4)
  Hod NELSON is up from Birmingham.
  Mrs. Joseph McCLELLAN is visiting in Batavia.
  H. C. BUREKER, of Brighton, was in town on business today.
  Mrs. REEVES, of Salina, is visiting at the A. B. SCOTT home.
  The Misses KIRKS, from Pleasant Plain, visited in town today.
  The aeronaut, Prof. Calvin C. COATS, came in from Lineville today.
  Alonzo HARPER returned to Batavia today, after a short visit with his parents.
  Miss McCULLOUGH, from Salina, is a visitor at the A. C. D. BRADSHAW home.
  Miss Myrtle HUFSTEDLER left this morning for Libertyville for a short visit with friends.
  Mrs. F. FULTON, of this city, left this afternoon to spend Sunday with her sister in Krum.
  Miss Minnie COREY will spent Sunday in Fairfield. She has been teaching school at Lockridge.
  Miss Hulda BRIGHT and sister, Emma and cousin, Edith JOHNSON will spend Sunday in Glendale.
  Hugh LOW, Denney COLLINS, Chas. BECK and Ed. HUFFMAN went to Cedar fishing yesterday, and got back.
  Editor Geo. FRAZER of the Jefferson County Republican returned from a business trip to Brighton.
  Harvey THOMPSON, of Collett, is in town today. Mr. THOMPSON constitutes both mayor and council of his town.
  Yesterday Soc CRANE caught the biggest fish that has so far this season been taken. It weighed four pounds.
  Miss Mary WARNER and her aunt, Mrs. ELDER of Oregon, went to Batavia this afternoon for a visit with relatives.
  The college mandolin club, assisted by the Batavia band, will give a musicale at Eldon this evening. Those who will perform from Fairfield are: Prof. and Mrs. LUCE, Misses Cora BALL, Grace McCLAIN, Alta GIFT, Helen McCOID and Messrs. Ray McCHESNEY, Carl HARKNESS, Fred Callister JAMISON, Floyd LETTS, James MOREHEAD, Hugh BUFFUM and Chancy CONNOR.
  It may interest the old friends of Edwin ESCHELMAN, who formerly lived in this city and was empolyed by the SHAFFER broom factory as traveling salesman, to learn of the sad death of his beloved wife, Frona ESCHELMAN nee PERRINGTON, aged 23 years, of inflamation of the bowels. Funeral occurred March 28 at 1 p. m., from their residence at No. 18 Moffit St., Chicago, to Forest Home cemetery. She had lived and died a Christian and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and two small children, aged 1 and 3 years to mourn her loss.
  Miss Laura McCLEARY visited with friends Thursday and also attended the celebration.
  Henry HOFFMAN and daughter, Miss Sallie, were Fairfield visitors Thursday and attended the celebration.
  Mrs. Mary SMITH, of Fairfield, and Mrs. ABRAHAM, of Brookville, were callers here and attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Stephen HUTTON.
  This vicinity has not as yet been as patriotic in response to the demands of their country. Only one man so far has enlisted and taken up arms in defense of his country and enrolled his name among the brave young soldier boys that started from Fairfield Tuesday. This young man is Bert RIDER, one of the leading members of the Arena literary society at Libertyville.
  A. C. WISECARVER shipped a car load of horses today. They were a fine lot of horses and represent considerable money. This makes forty-four car loads for Mr. WISECARVER alone since last October.
  T. L. EMERY, the poultry and egg dealer of Brighton, was in town today looking after business at this point.

LIBERTYTILLE. (Page 4)
  May 2, 1898. (Correspondence.)
  Rev. G. L. MINEAR reached his 30th milestone, Wednesday of last week. Some of his parishioners learned the date of his birthday anniversary and planned a surpriese (sic) which was quite successfully carried out. In the evening about 75 called at the parsonage bringing with them some substantial tokens of their appreciation of his ministerial services. All had a pleasant social time and many kind wishes were expressed that the pastor might have the return of many more such pleasant anniversaties. (sic)
  Mace CLINKENBEARD and son, John WILDAY and son and four others went on the excursion to Des Moines Sunday returning Monday morning. Everybody enjoyed sights at Des Moines.
  Corn planting began last week,
  The fruit prospect is encouraging.
  Mace LOVELESS received an injury on one of his arms while engaged in clearing away the wreck some time since and has been disabled ever since but the injured member is now improving.
  Gus LINN is the happy father of a very fine boy. The boy came to his home on the 26th of April.
  The Presbyterian Sunday school re-organized Sunday by electing Thornton FORDYCE superintendent, Vina MASON assistant superintendent and Myrtle WOOLEY secretary and treasurer.
  Mr. and Mrs. T. R. McCLAIN, of Fairfield, came to this place Friday and visited with friends until Saturday evening.
  Eddie GARBER is still in very poor health and has gone to Fairfield for treatment and expects to remain in that city for some time.

SEVERELY BITTEN. (Page 4)
  During the parade yesterday Mr. Ed GILBERT noticed a horse rearing and jerking, and fearing it would break loose and cause a panic in the crowd, grabbed it and was severely bitten in the hand and injured in the breast by the plunges of the animal. Although painful, the wound is doing nicely and Mr. GILBERT deserves much credit for his prompt action.