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Fairfield Ledger
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Transcribed by Sherry Bash

  Merrimac--Lead ore has been discovered on the land of our friends W. J. & J. S. RODGERS, near their famous Merrimac Mills. We are glad of this development, and hope future operations will confirm the brightest hopes. The following report of Mr. FOX, a geologist of experience, will be interesting :
  Geological Examination.--By a careful survey of the west half of the north-east quarter of Section 36, Township 73, Range 8, we are satisfied, from actual demonstration, is underlied with a heavy deposit of lime rock. This rock, or the greater portion of it, is highly crystallized, being of an excellent grade, the properties of which make it a superb building rock. It will stand great pressure, and the test of the severest weather. This rock will not crumble or wear away by exposure to the atmosphere, but on the contrary, will harden as it seasons for years. A large quarry can be opened on this part of the Section to good advantage and at little expense. By running back a short distance in this ridge, the stone will thicken into large layers, and will become better. In fact, the heaviest portion of the ridge is solidified by this rock.
  By examination of the south-west quarter of the south-east quarter of Section 25 same Township and Range, I find the best show or indications of lead ore I have yet seen in the State, except near Dubuque. Here the lead rock exhibits itself, together with tift, "black jack," "dry bone," sulphur, pyrites of iron, copperas, yellow ochre, &c., all of which are the strongest indications of lead ore existing in close proximity. Besides, the lead-bearing rock is exposed here, having a face of between 20 to 25 feet. This rock is highly magnesian in its character, being crossed in places by crevices. The blue lime rock sets in directly under the magnesian rock exposed above. In my judgment, vertical sheets of lead exists under this rock, so that it might be worked to good advantage by running an adit, or level, into the hill, on a junction with the blue lime rock and the white. Certainly the indications never were better to satisfy me that quantities of the lead ore does exist here, sufficiently to pay for working.
                    W. P. FOX, Geologist

MERRIMAC MILLS,
        ON SKUNK RIVER.
  FLOUR,
           LUMBER,
                       WOOL.
W. J. & J. S. RODGERS,
Have the largest and most extensive mills on Skunk River, entirely new throughout, having been built within a few years on the ruins of the old mills at Deedsville. They are now manufacturing the
  Best Grades of Flour,
Which can be purchased at the stores in Fairfield and throughout the country in any quantity, and at prices to correspond favorably with other mills. The flour carries its own recommendation with it. They are also manufacturing large quantities of
HARD WOOD LUMBER
Of all kinds.  Their facilities enable them to saw Lumber rapidly and at low figures. A good stock to select from always on hand.
Wool Carding !
In all its branches carried on extensively.-- They are prepared to
    EXCHANGE ROLLS FOR WOOLS
Satisfaction guaranteed in all branches of business carried on at the Merrimac Mills.
  May 20, 1669.   20tf

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.--The new church building of this body of Christians, at the corner of Madison and Smith streets, is being rapidly pushed forward. The foundation is already dug, the stone and much of the timer are on the ground, and with the well-known energy of the contractor, Mr. David LINN, it is safe to predict its completion at the earliest possible day. The building, although not so large as some others, will be a decidedly handsome one, and will be a credit to our city and the body of men and women who compose the congregation. The building will be a frame one and will face to the south. It will be 36x55 feet on the ground, (remainder of article missing)

Ice Cream.--Our young friend, Orange SCOTT, has opened an ice cream saloon over JORDAN's store on the west side of the Park. A portion of LEDGER office have tested the ice cream and pronounce it superb. Look out for the balance of us, Orange.

[Ed. note: Part of the article is missing due to damage.]
over by the cars at C------ ... & M. R. R. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. WORKMAN, with Dr. P. N. WOODS, started on the night train, but did not arrive at Creston until 6 o'clock Sunday morning, 4 hours after Charles' death. The particulars are these: Charley had been brakesman on the road and was promoted to Conductor, in which capacity he was to run a train out of Creston the next morning. He remarked Saturday evening that he was now going to do his last switching. While making up a train his foot got caught in the frog of the switch, and in endeavoring to get unfastened he fell lengthwise of the rail, and the cars ran over him, crushing off his right leg, between the knee and ankle, and producing other injuries. This occurred about 8 o'clock. He was carried to his boarding house, where he lingered in much pain until 2 o'clock Sunday morning, when he breathed his last, having bled to death. His dying words were that he was prepared to go. His remains were brought here for interment. -- The funeral took place on Tuesday, May 2d, at 2 o'clock P.M. A large concourse of people attended the funeral. A sermon of great power and eloquence was preached by Rev. C. DARBY, from Matthew 24c, 44v,-- "Therefore, be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." In their deep affliction the family have the sympathy of the entire community. The bereavement is the more grievous from the fact that about six years ago the oldest son, James, was crushed to death between the cars.
  Charles S., son of Geo. W. and Mary A. WORKMAN, was born November 22d, 1849, in Chillicothe, Ohio.

      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

Proof of Will.
STATE OF IOWA, }
Jefferson County,   } ss :
To all Whom it May Concern :
  Know Ye : That there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, a paper purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth C. SMITH, deceased, and that the same has been produced in open Court and publicly read, and the 1st day of the next term of said Court set for the proof and final hearing of the same.
  Notice is therefore hereby given to all concerned, That the proof of said Will will be heard on the 1st day of the next term of the circuit Court in and for said county, to be held in the Court-house in Fairfield on the 4th Monday of May, 1871.
  [L.S.] Witness Geo. H. CASE, Clerk, and the Seal of said Court hereto affixed, this April 19th, 1871.
  3t17         Geo. H. CASE, Clerk.

Accident.--A man named HARMON, on his farm 5 miles northwest of Fairfield, fell about six feet from a scaffold, on the 25th ult, and broke the spinal column of his neck. He died the day following.

Family Sewing.--The ladies of our city can have their family sewing done by Mrs. Ann READY. She is prepared to sew pants, drawers, shirts, &c., for gentlemen. The ladies will have all their work promptly and neatly done. House on the corner of Mulberry and Jackson streets.

The Pound..--We are requested to state that the Street Commissioner will have the hog pound built in a few days on the lot lately purchased by the city from John V. MYERS. Probably Monday will see it finished. Then the duties of the Marshal will commence.

Proof of Will.
STATE OF IOWA }
Jefferson County.  } ss :
To All Whom it May Concern :
  Know Ye: That there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, a paper purporting to be the last will and Testament of Martin STORTZ, deceased, and that the same has been produced in open Court and publicly read, and the 1st day of the next term of said Court set for the proof and final hearing of the same.
  Notice is therefore hereby given to all concerned, That the proof of said Will will be heard on the 1st day of the next term of the Circuit Court in and for said county, to be held in The Court-house in Fairfield on the 4th Monday of May, 1871.
  [L.S.] Witness Geo. H. CASE, Clerk, and the Seal of said Court hereto affixed, this April 19th, 1871.        Geo. H. CASE,
  3t17                     Clerk.

LEGAL NOTICE.
STATE OF IOWA, }      Circuit Court
Jefferson County,   } ss  May Term 1871.
To Mary J. PITTMAN, Joseph HUTTON, Stephen HUTTON, Benjamin HUTTON, Susan DARLING, Jacob HUTTON, Laura HUTTON, Asa HUTTON, Stephen HUTTON, Mary HUTTON, Levi HUTTON, and Stephen HUTTON, as guardian of the minor heirs of Levi HUTTON, deceased, as heirs at law of Asa HUTTON, deceased, late of said County.
  You are hereby notified that as Administrator of the estate of said Asa HUTTON, deceased, I will make application to the Circuit Court of said County of Jefferson, at the May term thereof, to be held on the 22d day of May 1871, for a final settlement as said Administrator and discharge, and you can appear at said term of said Court and show cause, if any you have, why said settlement should not be approved and discharge as Administrator be granted.
                JOSEPH HUTTON,
    2t17                     Administrator.
  SLAGLE & ACHESTON, Attorneys.
  April 19, 1871.

Legal Notice.
Notice of final Settlement of the Estate of James GOODRICH, Deceased.
    John C. JOHNSON,            }
Administrator of the Es-          }
tate of Jas GOODRICH, Dec’d }
            vs.                              }
Ruth A. GOODRICH               }
Loretta LONG and                  }
Jonathan LONG,                     }
Franklin GOODRICH,             }
George GOODRICH,               }
Viola E. GOODRICH,              }
Charles W. GOODRICH and   }
Lucy E. GOODRICH.              }
To said Defendants:
  You and each of you are hereby notified that said Administrator will, at the May Term of the Circuit Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Jefferson county, make his final report as such Administrator of said Estate, and ask to be released as such Administrator; and that unless you appear on or before noon of the 1st day of said May Term, 1871, of said Court, which will cmomence (sic) on the 22d day of May, 1871, and show cause why said report should not be approved, and the administrator released, said report will be approved and Administrator released.
                JOHN C. JOHNSON,
  2w19                      Administrator.

MARRIAGES.
GREEN--McCORMICK.--March 23, 1871, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. A. J. KIRKPATRICK, Morrison B. GREEN to Miss Sarah T. McCORMICK.

WHEELER--O’BRIEN.--In Fairfield, Iowa, March 30th, 1871, at the residence of Mr. J. H.. TITUS, by Rev. C. REED, Mr. Alexander WHEELER and Mrs. Ellen O’BRIEN, all of this county.

Presbytery of Iowa.--This body met at the Presbyterian Church in this city, on Tuesday last, and organized by selecting Rev. Alex. SCOTT, Moderator; Rev. H. B. KNIGHT, Stated Clerk; and Revs. W. B. NOBLE and H. R. LEWIS, Temporary Clerks. At roll-call on Wednesday morning, the following following (sic) members of Presbytery were present :

DIED.
COOK.--Died at the residence of her father, Mr. James HAMMONS, in Round Prairie tp., April 29, 1871, of consumption, Mary M., wife of Samuel COOK, in the 24th year of her age.
  She leaves a husband, one child and many relatives and friends to mourn her early death. An earnest christian, she felt fully prepared to die. Funeral discourse by Rev. H. A. SKILES from Revelations 14:13.

LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.
(Picture of a carriage with its top down, being drawn by two horses.)
WERTZ & DILL.
Having purchased the entire interest of Mr. Johnson MOORE, in the Livery and Sale Stable, would inform the old patrons and friends that they will continue the 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, March 23, 1871       11tf

  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 Proprietor 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

The Annals of Iowa for April contains a fine steel engraving of the Hon. Charles NEGUS, one of the oldest of Iowa settlers, and one of the best of present citizens.-- Mr. NEGUS has conferred a lasting favor on history by his invaluable contributions of his "recollections of early times in Iowa." We trust that when he shall have completed his contributions to the Anuals they will be published in book form.--Register.