Jefferson County, Iowa The Fairfield Weekly Ledger

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

  Brighton School Principal.--Thad. GAYMAN, Esq., for some time past a resident of our city, left on Monday last to take charge of Union School in Brighton. From what we know of Mr. GAYMAN we are satisfied that he is entirely competent for the position and that the people of Brighton are fortunate in securing his services.

  Fatal Accident.--We regret to learn that Mr. S. K. BILLINGSLEY, an old and respected citizen of Jefferson county, met with his death on the 26th ult., in a peculiar manner. On the 22d he was driving a cow with a rope fastened to her horns.-- The other end of the rope being fastened to his hands. The cow ran through some clearing and brush, throwing Mr. BILLINGSLEY down and dragging him over the stumps. He received severe internal injuries from the effects of which he died on the day stated.

  On the same day of Mr. BILLINGSLEY's death, a son of Dr. W. S. WRIGHT had his left arm broken, while tussling with some play fellows.

      THE GREAT
Clothing Store,
                      --OF--
    B. ALLMAYER,
SOUTH SIDE OF THE PUBLIC SQUAR
IS MORE SUCCESSFUL than ever
  The proprietor has purchased an immens
stock of all grades of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
Spring  &  Summer !
   And in price and quaiity his goods
CANNOT BE EXCELLED
  There is no use specifying the various goods,
but if you want the
FINEST and CHEAPEST
      Clothing in the market, call on him:

Gents' Furnishing Goods, besides
  Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises, &c
    in large stock. Try the Prices.
                B. ALLMAYER
  The highest price in cash will be paid for
Wool at B. ALLMAYER's Clothing Store.
  Fairfield, Iowa, May 4, 1871--19tf

          DIED.
NOBLE.--Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1871, at the residence of her son, A. C. NOBLE, six miles north of Fairfield, Mrs. Elizabeth NOBLE, aged 75 years.
  Deceased was born in Huntington county, Pa., but had been a resident of Iowa 26 years; was a kind neighbor, an affectionate mother, and a consistent member of the Lutheran Church. Her family consisted of nine sons and one daughter, all of whom are now living, except one, and he met death by accident after he attained to manhood. Her funeral was attended by a large number of her friends and neighbors, and her death has sent mourning unto many of those who knew her but to love her.

  A premium of five dollars will be awarded to the best croquet club. Open to all. All clubs entering will bring their own mallets and balls. Entrance fee 50 cents. Rules and regulations will be read on the ground. Time, afternoon first day of the Fair.

  Cane Mill.--See the advertisement of Mr. Anthony DEMARCE's Improved Cane Mill. It is just the thing that farmers have long needed to make molasses rapidly and economically.

McWHIRTER.--August 13, 1871, of Congestion of the Brain, Henrietta McWHIRTER, daughter of John and Catharine McWHIRTER, aged 8 months and 15 days.
  Fold up the white robe ; lay aside the forgotten toy ; smooth the little unpressed pillow and gently smile as you thing (sic) of the garment of the harp, of gold and of the fair brow within its diadem of light ; smile as you think that no years can make that memory old. An eternal, guiltless child waiting about the threshold of Paradise for the coming of a friend.

STEPHENS--Near Middletown, Des Moines Co., Iowa. Sept, 3, 1871, of Neuralgia of the Stomach, Miss Ellen STEPHENS, daughter of Mrs. Julia STEPHENS, aged 24 years
  This is a sad and melancholy case.-- About two weeks ago Miss STEPHENS went to visit friends in Des Moines county. she was in perfect health up to within a few short hours of her death. She was taken sick on Sunday morning, but was not considered seriously ill until near noon. A physician was then sent for. During the afternoon she suffered much pain. At about 6 o'clock mortification took place, and at 9 o'clock she was a corpse.
  Ellen STEPHENS was beloved by all who knew her. She had been reared in Fairfield, was a member of the Methodist Church and a teacher in the Sabbath School. Her affable and pleasing ways endeared her to all acquaintances, and in her they lose a friend who will not soon be forgotten.

BILLINGSLEY.--Aug. 26, 1871, at his residence, in Round Prairie tp., Jefferson county, Iowa, Samuel K. BILINGSLEY (sic), of acccidental injuries received in the chest, on the 22d ult.
  The deceased was born in Belmont Co , Ohio, October 29, 1819, and continued a resident of his native State until May, 1866, when he removed to Iowa and located near Glasgow, Jefferson county. Early in the rebellion at the advanced age of forty-three years, he enlisted in the 98th Ohio volunteer infantry, and continued in the service of his country for two years, when he was discharged by reason of disease.
  In all the relations of life, he was ever the same kind-hearted friend and neighbor, and peaceful, patriotic citizen, and for many years tilled, with honor to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents, the various offices of his township. Though a resident here but a short time, comparatively, he has left a large circle of friends to mourn his sudden and unexpected death.
  In the morning of life he united with the M. E. Church and continued a faithful and consistent member of the same for thirty-two years, until discharged by death. In the church his loss will be severely felt. For many years he acted in the capacity of class-leader, and other official relations, and always acquitted himself nobly in the Master's work.
  The many kind admonitions and warm exhortations that flowed spontaneously from his heart, that ever glowed with love for all mankind, will ever be remembered by his many friends and class-mates in Ohio and Iowa.
  While in the service of his country, battling against treason and traitors, he organized a prayer meeting in his company. which continued to increase in interest and influence until he was discharged.
  After receiving the injuries that so soon terminated fatally, though he suffered much he was patient, calm and resigned ; and in view of death told his friends that he had no will in the matter--that the religion that had sustained him through the trials and afflictions of his life, was comfort and solace as he approached the valley and shadow of death ; and thus triumphantly passed from the shores of time to his Father's House above. He leaves an afflicted wife and six children to mourn their loss ; but they mourn not without hope, but are trying to follow on in his footsteps as he followed Christ, until they shall be re-united in a world of perpetual joy and bliss beyond the confines of dull mortality.
"O, weep not for the happy Christian dead!
Lament not that his day of mourning's fled ;
Sin, dust, disease, no longer chain his soul,--
A victor over Death at Glory's goal !
Death conquered, is his triumph not his foe--
Gives worlds of pleasures for this one of woe."          W.
  Harrison Co., Ohio papers please copy.

MARRIAGES.
KING--DAVIS.--August 29, 1871, at the residence of the bride's relatives in Ellsworth, Kansas, by Rev. MILLER, Mr. J. B. KING, editor of the Moulton Independent, and Miss Eva DAVIS, of Ellsworth.
  There, again. One of the former good boys of the LEDGER office, and now editor of a first rate paper, has gone and followed the example set him by his "illustrious precedessor." May Barnes' cup of joy and prosperity be ever full, and may his fair bride ever find in him all that her fondest hopes desired.

KENNER--McGAW.--Sept. 5, 1871, at the house of the bride's father, in Fairfield, by Rev. A. AXLINE, Mr. George KNERR and Miss Ellen McGAW.
  As an eye-witness of the ceremony that united our two young friends, we must express satisfaction at the becoming manner in which they passed from singleness into doubleness. Cherish your fair bride, friend George, and may you both live long and happily as you journey on the road selected. Our heartfelt desire is that you may ever be helpmeets to each other.

DROZ--DROZ.--August 18, 1871, at the Court House in Fairfield, by Thos. D. EVANS, J. P., Mr. Louis DROZ and Miss Julia DROZ.

RIDER--GOW.--Aug. 23, 1871, at the residence of the officiating minister, By Rev. A. AXLINE, Mr. Henry RIDER and Miss Sarah J. GOW.

MORSE--SWARTWOUT.--September 1, 1871, by Rev. E. H. CODDINGTON, in Fairfield, Mr. W. M, MORSE and Miss Emma SWARTW OUT. (sic)

CARSON--VANNESS.--Aug. 29, 1871, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. James COWGER, Mr. Isaac CARSON and Miss Rachel V. VANNESS all of this county.

SUNBLAD--ANDERSON.--Sept. 4, 1871, at the Court House, by Thos D. EVANS, J. P., Mr. Samuel SUNBLAD and Miss Mary H. ANDERSON. All of this county.

Office of the LOUDEN Manuf'g Works, }
           Fairfield, Iowa, Sept. 5, 1871.     }
Messrs. JUNKIN & ROBINSON :
    Gents --I have yours asking for explanation of my letter to Mr. BLEAKMORE, as published in the Democrat, and in justice to Mr. JUNKIN I make the following statement, and hope that it will reconcile all parties concerned, as I dislike being drawn into such controversies. I called on Mr. BLEAKMORE and found he had me charged with $75 for advertisement. I objected to it, and told him the agreement was to charge the same rates ($33) as the LEDGER. He told me to get a statement of the LEDGER account, and in the meantime he would see his son, who had charge of advertising. I went to the LEDGER office to get a statement, and in doing so remarked to Mr. JUNKIN that Mr. BLEAKMORE had me charged with $75. When I returned with statement Mr. BLEAKMORE explained that the charge ($75) was for a year, as I stated in the Democrat, and we settled at $33.
      Respectfully yours,
            WM. LOUDEN.

  District Court.--The following is a list of the officers and attorneys at the District Court, now in session in this county :
  Hon. E. S. SAMPSON, Judge.
  Major SMITH, Prosecutor, Jasper county.
  Geo H. CASE, Clerk.
  J. S. GANTZ, Sheriff.
                    ATTORNEYS.
  RATCLIFF & GILTNER, CULBERTSON & JONES, D. P. STUBBS,D. R. McCRACKEN, C. NEGUS & Son, D. B. MILLER, McCOID & HERON, J. J. CUMMINGS, SLAGLE & ACHESON, of Fairfield ; M. B. SPARKS, of Batavia ; F. SEMPLE, of Lee county ; M. WOOLSON, of Henry county.