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Fairfield Ledger
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
August 10, 1871
Transcribed by Sherry Bash

DIED.
UTTZ--At the residence of her son-in-law, W. H. SHEWARD, in Davenport, August 3, 1871, Mrs. Maria UTTZ, aged 58 years, 9 months and 15 days.
  Mrs UTTZ was long a resident of Fairfield, having come here in very early days with her husband.  Mr. UTTZ was one of the first seekers after gold in California, where he died.  Mrs. UTTZ was thrown upon her own resources, and succeeded in rearing a very excellent family of children, all of whom are now married.  For several years she has resided at Davenport with her son-in-law, Mr. W. H. SHEWARD.  Her remains were brought here for interment, and were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of mourning relatives and friends.  She was an exemplary christian, a woman of great moral worth, and esteemed and beloved by all who knew her.  In her death her children and friends have met with a sad bereavement.  Their loss is her eternal gain, for she died in the full hope of a blessed immortality.

Personal.--Within a few days we have met our long time friends, David BEATTY, of Des Moines; W. W. UTTZ, of Washington, D. C.; and W. H. SHEWARD, of Davenport.  The two latter came here to attend the funeral of the mother of Mr. UTTZ, who died at Davenport on Thursday last.  She was an old and respected citizen of Fairfield, and beloved by all who knew her.  The notice of her death will be found in its proper place.

Republican History of Iowa--Its War Records
  We have before us a copy of Adjutant General BAKER's Report, published January 1st, 1867, in which we find the following statistics under the head of "Number of casualities among officers and soldiers of Iowa Regiments during the War:"

Number of Iowa Officers and Soldiers killed in battle and died from wounds received          12,300
Number of Iowa Officers and Soldiers wounded and discharged for disabilities                    10,329
Number of Iowa Officers and Soldiers (exclusive of the above) wounded during the war        11,427
   Total Casualties                                                                                                              34,056
  The above figures, briefly stated, speak volumes for the part taken by the Republican party of Iowa in the preservation of our country and its glorious institutions.

The Fall Term of Fairfield College will commence on the first Monday in September.
      REV. A. AXLINE, Principal.

DR. C. B. EGAN,
Of Chicago, offers to the citizens of Fairfield and vicinity an experience of forty years in the treatment of Disease.  He uses in his practice the celebrated Alternative of Sir Benjamin BRODIE of London, England, which has cured hundreds of cases of incipient Tubercular Consumption, Scrofula and Scrofulous Sore Eyes, and all broken down conditions of the system from any cause whatever.
  Office over SHRINER & GOBBLE’s Grocery, on North side of the Square.  Office hours from 8 to 12 A.M., and from 2 to 4 P.M.   3m 25.

GEO. H. BLAIR, M. D.,
Homœopathist!
  (LATE OF COLUMBUS, OHIO.)
OFFICE AND RESIDENCE Corner of Madison and Smith Streets, first door East of Episcopal Church.    23tf

  JEFFERSON STREET
LIVERY STABLE.
   WILKINS & TILSON,
Having entered into partnership in the Livery business, and made improvements in the stable and stock, would take pleasure in stating to the citizens of Fairfield and the travelin public generally that their stock of
HORSES, BUGGIES,
 And Carriages,
  Are of the best, and will be hired on the most reasonable terms for cash.  Travelers conveyed to any part of the country.  They run a new
  Bus to and from the Cars,
And will convey passengers to all parts of the country on the most reasonable terms.
  March 23 1871.      11tf

LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.
   MOORE & WERTZ,
Are now proprietors of the Livery and Sale Stable on Monroe Street, and would inform their old friends and many customers that they intend to do first-class livery business.--They ask a share of public patronage.
  Our stock of
BUGGIES,
          CARRIAGES
                 AND HORSES,
Cannot be surpassed in the state.  We are prepared to accommodate one and all, at all hours, with as good a turnout as they may want.  Give us a call.
  Fairfield, Iowa, May 24, 1871.    22tf

GEORGE W. WORKMAN,
WHOSESALE 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 prices paid for Dry and Green HIDES.  Room next door to SHRINER’s Grocery, North side of the Public Square.
  May 2, 1867.

L. T. MARTIN,
      Would state to
   Farmers and Stock Growers,
THAT he has established himself per-permanently (sic) in Fairfield for the purchase of Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, and will at all times pay the market price for all kinds of stock.  Residence on Walnut street.
  Fairfield, Iowa, Dec. 12, 1868.  tf

Dr. H. SPENCER,
  Practical Dentist,
At the old established stand over CLARKE & SCOTT’s Drug Store.
FAIRFIELD,  -  IOWA

D A V I D  P.  R A M S A Y,
Manuferacturer (sic) and dealer in
Harness, Saddles, Collars,
  Whips, &c.    Second door west of CLARKE & SCOTT’s, FAIRFIELD, IOWA.    n10.

     McCOID  &  HERON,
 M. A. McCOID.               D. HERON.
  Attorneys at Law,
      NOTARIES PUBLIC,
  CLAIM and REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
Office--Second door south of the Court House
1y14        FAIRFIELD, IOWA.

        WARD LAMSON,
REAL ESTATE DEALER,
      FAIRFIELD,   --   IOWA.
  Fairfield City and suburban lots form 1 to 30 acres.  Jefferson County Farm, Coal and timber lands for sale for cash, or on time.  Also Wild Land in distant counties, for sale, or in exchange for Jefferson county lands or farms, by
  1y39        WARD LAMSON.

NEW MEAT MARKET.
        NORTH SIDE PARK,
One door West of ACHESON's Grocery Store
     H. S. WILLIS,
INFORMS the public that he has opened a new Meat Market at the above stand, and will keep at all times the choicest and best
   BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON and PORK
that the market affords.  His prices will be low and the very best article always furnished.
  A liberal share of the patronage of the Public is respectfully solicited.   n353m

SPENCER HOUSE,
One block West of CLARKE & SCOTT’s Store,
FAIRFIELD,  -  IOWA.
ISAAC R. ALTER
Has become proprietor of this first-class Hotel.  He has just put an addition 30x30 feet to it, and will always keep it in the best condition for guests.  The bus carries passengers to and from the cars.
  March 23, 1871.        11tf

Waste Paper for Household Use.
  Few housekeepers have time to black their stoves every day, or even every week.  Many wash them in either clear water or dishwater.  This keeps them clean, but they look very brown.  After a stove has once been thoroughly blacked it can be kept looking perfectly well for a long time by rubbing it with old paper every morning.
  If I occasionally find a spot of gravy or fruit juice that the paper will not take off, I rub it with a wet cloth, but do not put on water enough to take off the blacking.  I find that rubbing with paper is a much nicer way of keeping my tea-kettle, coffee-pot and tea-pot bright and clean, than the old way of washing them in suds.  (The inside of coffee and tea-pots should be rinsed in clear water, and never in the dish water)
  Rubbing with dry paper is also the best way of polishing knives, spoons and tin-ware after scouring.  This saves wetting the knife-handles.  If a little flour be held on the paper in rubbing tin-ware and spoons, they shine like new silver.  For polishing windows, mirrors, lamp chimneys, etc., I always use paper in preference to a dry cloth.
  Preserves and pickles keep much better if a brown paper instead of a cloth, is tied over the jar.  Canned fruit is not so apt to mould, if a piece of writing paper cut to fit the can, is laid directly on top of the fruit.
  Paper is much better to put under a carpet than straw.  It is warmer, thinner and makes less noise when one walks over.  A fair carpet can be made for a room that is not in constant use, by pasting several thicknesses of newspaper on the floor, over them a layer of wall paper and give it a coat of varnish.  In cold weather I have often placed newspapers between my bed quilts, knowing two thicknesses of paper are as warm as a quilt.  If it is necessary to step upon a chair, always lay a paper on it; this saves rubbing the varnish off.  Children easily learn the habit of doing so.--Cor. Hearth and Home.

Sewing Machines.
W. F. COWDERY
            AGENT FOR
Howe’s Improved Family Sewing Machines,
For Jefferson & Van Buren Co’s.
Office three doors East of C. C. RISK’s Store, on the South Side of Public Square
    FAIRFIELD, IOWA.
These Machines are the best in the market -- are noiseless.  They Hem, Stitch, Fell and do other work in the best manner.  A full stock of all sizes and prices constantly on hand and for sale at n?nufacturer’s prices.  Machines warranted.  Full instructions given.  Machines delivered and set up.  All are invited to call and examine these before making purchases.  We will take pleasure in exhibiting them.
  Fairfield, Iowa, Aug. 26, 1869.--1y33

   E.P. LIBBY’S
Gem Gallery.
Northwest Corner Public Square,
   FAIRFIELD, IOWA
Frank Jones, Operator.
  Best assortment of Oval Frames in the city constantly on hand,--something new and novel.
  Photograph Albums holding from 30 to 40 Pictures, only 25 cents.
  All work warranted to give satisfaction.

Excursion Tickets.--Tickets for the Burlington Excursion can be had at the store of G. A. UNKRICH.  Township Secretaries and Superintendents of Sunday Schools can be supplied there, or by sending a receipt to the undersigned.  All wishing to join the Excursion must have their tickets by the 21st of August.  Train leaves Batavia at 7:30 and stops at all stations in Jefferson county.  Fare for round trip, $1.00.  Children under 12 years, 75 cents.
        J. T. AXLINE, Chairman Com.

Hon. Jacob SLAGLE, of Washington, Penn., has sent Dr. SHAFFER a photograph illustrating the departure of the Concord stages from that ancient burgh, ‘on the occasion of the completion of a railroad to Pittsburg.  The names of all persons in the stage are given.  It is an interesting document to the many here who formerly lived in Washington.  Not the least pleasant is the venerable judge in the back ground.

RAPE AND MURDER.
The Burlington Gazette of Friday says:
  "This morning about three o’clock a scene of murder was enacted on South hill, the most unprovoked and fiendish that ever provoked the fair escutcheon of our whilom quiet city.  It appears that a negro entered the dwelling of a respectable German residing on South hill, names Jacob ZAISER, for the purpose of stealing or committing a more fiendish crime.  The negro found himself in a room occupied by a little girl aged fourteen years, daughter of Mr. ZAISER.  It is supposed that his first intent was to steal, but seeing the young girl lying on the bed his blood began to boil with passion and he determined to execute a darker purpose.  His efforts to gratify his passion aroused the girl, and she screamed for her father, who was sleeping below stairs.  The old gentleman proceeded up stairs, at once, followed in the rear by his wife and a young boy.  The wife carried a lighted lamp which enabled the negro to locate them as they ascended the stairs.  He at once drew a pistol and fired, the ball entering the heart of the old man killing him instantly.  The wretch descended rapidly, and made his escape through the front door.  He has not been heard of up to the time of writing this article.

Counterfeit 20s on the United States National Bank of Washington are in circulation.

Off for the East.--That live business man, John A. SPIELMAN, is now in the East.  He will visit New York, Pittsburg, and other points, for the purpose of purchasing an immense stock of Stoves, Tin and Japanned Ware for the large house of J. A. SPIELMAN & Co.  He understands his business, is a close buyer, and the firm will give unprecedented bargains this season.  In the meantime their present stock is going off rapidly at reduced rates.

The editor of the Muscatine Journal recently visited the State Reform School at Salem, Henry county.  He says: "There are now seventy boys in the school and two girls.  The most perfect system and good order prevail.  The rules are admirable, and while the dicipline is humane, it seldom fails to be effective.  We talked to many of the boys, some of them at work alone, and the unanimous expression was that they were kindly treated.  They seemed to like the system of credits for good behavior, and desirous of securing as many as possible."

Republican County Convention.
  The Republicans of Jefferson County assembled in delegate Convention at the Court House in Fairfield on Saturday, August 5th, 1871, at 10:30 o’clock, A.M.
  D. HERON, Chairman Central Committee, organized the Convention temporarily by calling John HUSTIN, of Round Prairie township, to the Chair.
  E. M. B. SCOTT was appointed temporary Secretar y. (sic)
  A committee on credentials was appointed, consisting of J. A. IRELAND, J. H. ALLENDER and C. O. STANTON.
  On a permanent organization a committee of three was appointed--said committee being William FELL, Walter PHILLIPS and George COCHRAN.
  D. HERON introduced the following resolutions:
  Resolved, That we are in favor of a change in the revenue laws of the State--one which will carry out the plain letter and spirit of Section 2, Article 8 of the Constitution.
 Resolved, That we consider the present mode of taxing railroads unjust, and demand that the nominees of this convention for Senator and Representatives shall use their best endeavors for the passage of a law taxing railroads on their value, the same as all other property is taxed.
  D. P. STUBBS, A. B. PIERCE and others, spoke on the resolutions, the two mentioned delivering very able remarks when viewed from their standpoints.
  On motion the Convention adjourned until one o’clock, P.M.
          JOHN HUSTIN, Ch’n.
  E. M. B. SCOTT, Sec’y.

     AFTERNOON SESSION.

  Convention met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the temporary Chairman.
  The committee on credentials made the following report:
  Walnut, 2.--J. D. EDWARDS, H. GORSUCH.
  Penn, 6.--C. O. STANTON, Thos. CHARLES, Thomas JONES, J. H. KYLE, Noah MILLER, John BONES.
  Black Hawk, 3.--H. W. HESTON, James JONES, Henry DUNN.
  Polk, 5.--A. RANDALL, A. W. JAQUES, Peter RILEY, W. M. CAMPBELL, Swayne HAND.
 Locust Grove, 5.--C. W. NUTTING, J. A. IRELAND, J. A. O’NEAL, M. D. BALDRIDGE, W. P. WEBB.
  Fairfield, 12.--C. T. SHAMP, E. M. B. SCOTT, H. S. MITCHELL, D. HERON, D. YOUNG, J. E. WILKINS, John WILLIAMSON, G. H. CASE, O. W. GORDON, William BICKFORD, D. R. McCRACKEN, Samuel REED.
  Buchanan, 4.--J. H. ALLENDER, John BIRKHIMER, Clark VANOSTRAND, D. J. VANCE.
  Lockridge, 5.--John STEPHENSON, W. H. HOPKIRK, August ANDERSON, John FORDICE, Frank DANIELSON.
  Round Prairie, 4.--A. HOWELL, John HUSTON, George COCHRAN, George HEATON.
  Cedar, 3.--Morgan FLOWER, Walter PHILLIPS, O. O. SHELDON.
  Liberty, 4.--Simon ELLIOTT, Wm. PRATT, Greer McKEE, Peter SLIMMER.
  Des Moines, 3.--Wm. FELL, A. G. HAGUE, J. S. WAGNER.
  Which report was adopted.
  The committee on permanent organization reported for permanent officers:
  J. A. IRELAND, President.
  Geo. H. CASE, Secretary.
  Which report was adopted.
  On motion of John WILLIAMSON the Convention proceeded to an informal ballot for Senator, the vote being called by townships.
  The Chair appointed A. G. HAGUE and E. M. B. SCOTT, tellers.
  The informal ballott resulted as follows:  M. A. McCOID, 43; W. T. BURGESS, 8; C. W. SLAGLE, 4; Geo. C. FRY, 1; the names of PIERCE, SLAGLE, BURGESS and FRY having been withdrawn previous to the afternoon session.  29 votes were necessary to a choice.
  On motion of John FORDICE, Moses A. McCOID was nominated for Senator unanimously.
  On motion Convention preceeded to an informal ballot for one Representative.  The result was announced:
  Wm. HOPKIRK, 31; D. P. STUBBS, 14; Joseph BALL, 3; M. B. SPARKS, 6; John B. HORN, 2.
  The Convention proceeded to an formal ballot. The result was:
  HOPKIRK, 36; STUBBS, 13; BALL, 1; SPARKS, 6.
  The nomination of Mr. HOPKIRK was made unanimous.
  Convention proceeded to a second formal ballot for one other Representative, with this result:
  STUBBS, 23; BALL, 13; SPARKS, 17; Thos. JONES, 3. No choice.
  3d Ballot.--STUBBS, 26; BALL 7; SPARKS, 19; JONES, 3; HORN, 1. No choice.
  4th Ballot.--STUBBS, 29; BALL, 2; SPARKS, 20; HORN 5.
  On motion of J. WILLIAMSON, the nomination of Mr. STUBBS was made unanimous.
  Convention proceeded to an informal ballot for Treasurer, with the following result:
  L. P. VANCE, 42; Joseph McCRACKEN, 9; W. K. ALEXANDER, 4; M. S. CRAWFORD, 1.
  On Motion of J. STEPHENSON the nomination of Mr. VANCE was made unanimous.
  The Convention proceeded to an informal ballot for Auditor, when, on motion of D. HERON, D. B. MILLER was nominated by acclamation, there being no opposing candidate.
  The Convention took an Informal ballot for Sheriff.  The result was:
  W. J. M. SMITH, 30; J. S. GANTZ, 26.
  John WILLIAMSON moved to make the nomination of Mr. SMITH unanimous, which received several dissenting votes.
  Informal ballot for Superintendent resulted as follows:
  J. N. EDWARDS, 25; W. H. McCRACKEN, 15; J. K. PIERCE, 5; A. AXLINE, 5; T. A. ROBB, 4.
  Formal ballot resulted:
  EDWARDS, 21; McCRACKEN, 34; AXLINE, 1.
  On motion the nomination of Mr. McCRACKEN was made unanimous.
  The informal ballot for Surveyor resulted:
  I. H. CRUMLEY, 36; B. F. CRAIL, 20.
  On motion the nomination of Mr. Crumley was made unanimous.
  Jacob H. ALLENDER was nominated for member of the Board of Supervisors for three years by aclamation (sic).
  Thomas D. EVANS was nominated for Coroner by acclamation.
  J. H. KYLE moved to reconsider the vote making the nomination of Sheriff unanimous.  The vote resulted for reconsideration 30; against 26.  The chair decided that a motion to reconsider required a two-thirds vote, and therefore the motion was lost.
  On motion of D. HERON a Central Committee of one from each township was nominated as follows:
  Central Committee.--J. D. EDWARDS, Walnut; John H. KYLE, Penn; J. H. STOCKMAN, Blackhawk; A. W. JAQUES, Polk; J. A. IRELAND, Locust Grove; D. B. MILLER, Fairfield; John BIRKHIMER, Buchanan; A. R. PIERCE, Lockridge; George COCHRAN, Round Prairie; Walter PHILLIPS, Cedar; W. R. McCARTNEY, Liberty; A. G. HAGUE, Des Moines.
  [The Committee afterwards met and appointed D. B. MILLER, Chairman.]
  Mr. HOPKIRK was called for and made some very earnest remarks on the subject of taxing railroads.
  The resolutions introduced at the morning session were brought up, and a warm discussion ensued thereon, participated in by various persons.  A motion to adopt the resolutions, after the Convention had been reduced to a small number, was carried:
  On motion the Convention adjourned.
        J. A. IRELAND, Pres.
  Geo. H. CASE, Sec’y.

[Legal notice; lines naming jurisdiction and involved parties are missing.]
To Emma M. GIBSON:--
    You are hereby notified that on or before the 24th day of August A. D. 1871, a petition of John R. GIBSON, will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Jefferson county, asking for a divorce, and that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the September Term, A. D. 1871, of said Court, which will commence on the 4th day of September, A. D. 1871, default will be entered against you and a decree rendered thereon.
   D. R. McCRACKIN, Att’y for Pl’t’ff.

LEGAL NOTICE.
In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Jefferson County:
Phebe FLETCHER, Plaintiff, }  September
                  vs.                    }  Term, 1871.
James FLETCHER, Def’t.     }
To James Fletcher:--
  You are hereby notified that there is now a petition of Phebe FLETCHER on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Jefferson County, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony and other relief, and that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the September Term, A. D. 1871, of said Court, which will commence on the 4th day of September, 1871, default will be entered against you and judgment will be rendered thereon.
      RATCLIFF & GILTNER,
         Attorneys for Plaintiff.

MARRIAGES
JOHNSON--TALLY,-- August 3d, 1871, at the Spencer House in Fairfield, by Thomas D. EVANS, J. P., Mr. William JOHNSON and Miss Fannie TALLEY (sic), all of this county.

HOPKIKK (sic)--TOOTHAKER.--August 7th, 1871, at the residence of the officiating minister, by Rev. A. AXLINE, Mr. James HOPKIRK and Miss Emma TOOTHAKER, both of Jefferson county.