Jefferson County, Iowa The Fairfield Ledger

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

DIED--At Fairfield, Iowa, on Sunday, October 10th, 1869, of consumption, John C. McCOID, aged 31 years, 2 months and 8 days.
  The deceased was afflicted, especially for several years previous to his decease, with the distressing symptoms of asthma, which more recently resulted in a combination of consumption and dropsy, and terminated his life.
  About the same time he was prepared for a career of usefulness in the practice of medicine, his prospects were arrested by incipient illness, and he labored to bear the disappointment with quiet resignation to the ordering of a superior power. When some 16 years of age, he avowed his religious belief, professed his faith in Christ, united with the Presbyterian Church of this place, then under the Pastoral care of Rev. S. C. McCUNE ; and for a number of succeeding years was an exemplary and useful member of said church, leading its service of praise, and always in his place at the Prayer-meeting and in the Sabbath School. The type of his piety was quiet, consistent and prayerful. Those who most conversant with his unassuming demeanor, and the uniform traits of his inner life, are best prepared to understand and appreceiate (sic) his character and piety, and have intelligent hope, that what they feel to be their loss is his exceeding gain. Well trained in early life in the leading doctrines of christianity, he seemed, especially amidst his distressing and protracted afflictions, to realize their preciousness and power, as well as to exemplify their excellency. From frequent conversations with his father, we learn that he was fully aware of his condition, and that he was daily addressing himself to the business of preparation. He watched his symptoms, expressed his views in conversation and by letter, and was calm in immediate presence of approaching death. From the humble and pious life he lived, surviving kindred are comforted with the happy assurance that "he is not, for the Lord took him." For the greater part of the last three years, his attempts to carry on business were made in the neighboring villages of Birmingham, Bentonsport and batavia, when he returned to Fairfield disabled, and passed away in the midst of his father's household, in the exercise of a trusting faith in the precious Redeemer, and a happy resignation to his mysterious will.
  He leaves a wife and two children, as well as a wide circle of kindred and friends, to mourn his early departure from earth. His consciousness continued until a very few moments before he was called to his rest, when, like an infant soothed to repose on its mother's bosom, he gentle breathed away his spirit into the bosom of everlasting love.-- Be ye also ready, for in a moment of time the Master's summons may come.

Cloths, Clothing and Yarn
                  IN EXCHANGE
     FOR WOOL.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
   H .   S .   P O T T E R
Is Agent in Fairfield for the
  Marshalltown Woolen Factory,
The largest and most extensive Woolen Mills in
the State. He is well supplied with a large stock
of these goods, and will exchange them for wool
on the most reasonable prices. The Cloths have a
reputation that is not surpassed in the State. The
stock consists at present of a choice assortment
of Cloths and Yarn. Will soon have other goods.
The Farmers are requested to call and examine.
He is also carrying on
      MERCHANT TAILORING
In all its branches, and warrants satisfactory work
In addition to the Marshalltown goods he has a
beautiful stock of
    Foreign and Eastern cloths,
To select from, and feels confident of pleasing all
in goods and prices. He also has
    HATS, CAPS, COLLARS, &c.
    Do not fail to call and see him on the
Southwest corner of the Square.
  Fairfield, Iowa, June 10, 1869.-3m23

      W. C. LEWIS,
  NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARK,
                    FAIRFIELD, IOWA,
  Has on hand a large and complete stock of
Upper and Sole Leather,
      Calf, Kip, and Harnees Leather,
          Has a full stock of
SADDLERY HARDWARE
                    AND
SHOEMAKER’S FINDINGS
It is useless for purchasers to go to Chicago, as
stock can be bought cheaper of him, the freight
being added.
GREEN AND DRY HIDES
      Bought at the highest market price.
  May 14, 1869.-1y19

DAVID R. McCRACKEN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, will practice in th [sic] courts of Jefferson and adjoining counties. All business entrusted to his care will receive prompt attention. Office one door East of the North East corner of the Park, Fairfield, Iowa.
pOct. 15, 1868.-1y 40 pd.

MARRIAGES.
  MOUNT--BLOSS--Oct. 13th, by Rev. E. H. WARING, at the house of the bride’s father in Fairfield, Mr. Samuel MOUNT, of St. Louis, and Miss Mollie A. BLOSS, of this city.
  Our sincerest wishes for a long and prosperous life are extended to the happy groom and his fair bride. May the sun of their life never be eclipsed, and may they ever mount to the joys imagined by loving hearts.

HOOPS--MOUNT--Oct. 12, 1969, [sic] in Buchanan tp., at the house of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Orville O. SHELTON, Mr. John HOOPS and Miss Lida MOUNT.
  So they go, and joy go with them, as it undoubtedly will; for a better pair seldom commence together the matrimonial voyage. By the above notices it will be seen that our old friend, Mr. Jeddy MOUNT, loses two children or gains two, one or t’other--but in either case, two good men get two good wives, and two good girls get two good husbands, so that the balance is largely in favor of the matrimonial [first 'i' typset inverted] side of the ledger.

FARM FOR SALE.
Situated six miles due north of Fairfield, on the Richland road, containing 120 acres, all under fence,--80 acres of prairie, and 40 acres timber--in good condition, well supplied with buildings, and 150 good bearing fruit trees. Enquire at this office, or on the premises of
  4m.*30            CHARLES ROGERS.

JOHNSTON MOORE’S
LIVERV & SALE STABEE, [sic]
            FAIRFIELD, IOWA.
This Stable (nearly opposite Leggett Housse [sic] has lately been enlarged and improved, and furnished with a fine stock of
HORSES, BUGGIES AND CARRIAGES.
  Parties wishing to procure a good turn-out can be accommodated on short notice and reasonable terms. Parties taken to any part of the country.
  Regular hacks leave this stable every morning for the Summit, and daily for Washington.
  Fairfield, Iowa, Nov. 29, 1866-48tf

    GEORGE W. WORKMAN,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Sole, Upper and Harness Leather, French and American Calf Skins, Kip Skins, Lining Skins and Shoe-Findings. In a word he has an assortment of everything in his line.
  Highest CASH paid for DRY and GREEN HIDES. Room next door to SHRINER’s Grocery, north side of the Public Square.

      M’COID & HERON,
        M. A. McCOID,                 D. HERON,
Dict [sic]. Atty 6th Dist. Iowa--Co. Supt. Pub. Schools
  ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Notarles (sic) Public, Claim Agents and Real
                Estate Agents,
  Office corner Washington and Walnut Streets,
              FAIRFIELD, - - - - - IOWA.
The friends of the above and the public generally will take notice that they have associated together to practice their profession, and will be pleased to serve them in all its branches in all the counties of the State. Personal attention given to suits and collections in Jefferson, Washington, Keokuk, Mahaska, Marion, Jasper and Powesheik counties. Accounts and settlements of Guardians and Administrators in Circuit Courts attended to at reasonable charges. Farms and Town Property for sale and rent. Deeds, Mortgages, Articles of Agreement and all legal instruments executed and acknowledged.        1y13

  RESIDENT DENTISTS
W. B. OGDEN & CO., will give close attention to all branches of their business. A share of patronage solicited. Charges reasonable.
  Office over WELLS, STEVER & AVERILL store, East side Park, Fairfield, Iowa.   April 22.-16tf

A. W. HURST, has just received, per express a fine stock of Watches, Clocks, Spectacles, Chains, Gold and Silver Rings, to be sold at reduced prices. Call and see.--- All kinds of work done to order. West side Park, Fairfield, Iowa.
  vol 2-no 34-tf.

Livery, Feed & Sale Stable,
      ON JEFFERSON STREET.
      I. R. ALTER
Would respectfully inform the people of Fairfield, and the traveling public, that he has purchased the Livery Stable of H. V. SHORT, and has furnished it with first class stock. His
  HORSES AND BUGGIES
are good, and will be hired on the most reasonable terms for cash. Travelers conveyed to any part of the country. Will keep
  Buggies and Horses For Sale.
And will exchange second-hand Buggies for Horses. Horses boarded by the day or week.
  Fairfield, Iowa, May 20, 1869.-1ytf

DENTISTRY.
Dr. J. S. SHAW, Dentist,
Office over CLARKE & SCOTT’s Drug Store.
    Teeth extracted without pain.
  Fai field, Sept. 26, 1867.

          I. D. JONES,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC, AND REAL ESTATE AGENT.
  Office on Washington street, one door South of BIGELOW’s Show Shop, Fairfield, Iowa.    1yn5

D. B MILLER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBlic, (office at Court-House,) Fairfield, Iowa. Will practice in District and Circuit Courts of the 6th Judicial District, attend promptly to all collections entrusted to his care, take pleasure in answering correspondence, pay taxes, redeem land old [sic] for taxes, buy and sell real estate.    17tf

      L. T. MARTIN,
            Would state to
    Farmers and Stock Growers,
That he has established himself permanently in Fairfie d for the purchase of Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, and will at all times pay the market price for all kinds of stack [sic]. Residence on Walnut street.
  Fairfield, Iowa, Dec. 12, 1868. tf

LAWRENCE HOUSE,
  Corner Fou th & Jefferson Streets,
    (formerly Sunderland House)
  BURLINGTON, - - - IOWA,
W. B. LAWRENCE, Proprietor. The House has been refitted and refurnished. I am now prepared to accommodate all who may give me a call. A large and commodious stable is connected with the Hotel. I have an Omnibus running to and from the House.       Aug. 9, 1866-1y32

        FAIRFIELD HOUSE,
  On the corner South of the Court-House,
          FAIRFIELD, IOWA.
  ROBERT McCOID, Proprietor.
  This House has been newly fitted up in the best style, and the Proprietoe [sic] will use all means in his power to entertain his guests with the best the market affords. Terms moderate.
  Fairfield, Iowa, August 26, 1869.-33tf

LEGGETT HOUSE,
R. H. LEGGETT, Proprietor, South-East Corner Par, [sic] Fairfield, Iowa. Good accommodations, and charges reasonable. A free hack for the house runs to and from the cars. Stages leave daily North and South. An attentive hostler always on hand to wait on guests.     vol. 1-no 34-tf

G. A. UNKRICH,
    GROCER,
West side of the Park, Fairfield, Iowa.
    One door south of Jordan’s Block. 3y

TEPFER HOUSE,
  TEPFER & HAUXHURST, Prop’rs.
(Corner?) of Third and Johnson streets,
        KEOKUK, IOWA.

      GILBERT LOCKE,
HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, AND GRAINER, South side of Public Square, Fairfield, Iowa. All work warsanted (sic) fully satisfactory, and done at the shortest notice.
  August 9, 1866.-1y32

McNETT & FAWCETT,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, OTTUMWA, Iowa. Will do all kinds of legal business. Special attention paid to collections. Business communications promptly answered.     1y20
    EUGENE FAWCETT, Notary Public.

WERNER BOECKLIN,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIR [sic] DEALER in Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Painters’ Marials [sic], Window Gleass [sic] Putty, etc., and Lamp Goods.
  53 Main Street, 1 BURLINGTON, IOWA.

I. O. O. F.
JEFFERSON LODGE, No. 4, I. O. O. F., holds its regular meetings at the Odd Fellows Hall, Fairfield, Iowa, Tuesday evenings at 7½ o’clock. Officers for the present term: P. C. MONFORT, N. G.    J. S. GANTZ, V. G.    WM. FULTON, Rec. Sec’y.    B. B. TUTTLE, Per. Sec.    T. D. EVANS, Treas.

LIST OF PREMIUMS
Awarded at the Eighteenth Annual Fair of the Jefferson County Agricultural Societg [sic] held at Fairfield, Sept. 28th, 29th and 30th, 1869.

  Premiums not claimed within sixty days after the award will be considered donated to the Society. Those entitled to premiums will call on the Secretary for their order on the Treasurer; they will not, however, be paid until December.
      JOHN R. SHAFFER, Sec’y.