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The officers of the city at the present time are, viz. ; Aaron E. Kunselman, mayor, Worth L. Minor, clerk, David B. Massie, treasurer, Hallie A. Sheets, engineer ; Charles H. Epperson, attorney : John J. Harr, marshal; Miner 1. Stephenson, C. Wayne, Stephen C. Adkins and Lewis F. Day, councilmen.
Fairfield built municipal water works and electric lighting plants in 1910.
Fairfield maintains a twelve-grade high school, carrying a normal training course, as well as courses in agriculture, home economics and manual training. The school employs 12 teachers. The present Board of Education is composed of James E. Broderiek, president ; Edwin H. Burnham, secretary; Charles H. Lewis, Ephraim L. Lewis, Dr. James R. Bell and Thornton P. Shively. Pro- fessor Warren H. Steinbach is Superintendent of Schools.
On this date, August 19, 1918, Fairfield has fifty-nine men and one woman serving in the army and navy of the United States in the great world's war, namely :
ARMY RED CROSS NURSE Miss Clara MeReynolds.
Hubert E. Moore
Frank Hoyt
Glen H. Holdeman
IN THE NAVY
George T. Hancock
William T. Sehendt
Herbert Warren
Orin Stevens
Walter Green
Harve Wages
Percy Gay
Caley Croft
Peter Clardy
Charles Leddy
Melvin Cook
Lewis L. Bayly
Henry G. Hohnstein
Marlin Hardin
Joseph Skalka
IN THE ARMY
Thomas Wooden
Capt. George H. Bentz
Vas Hajny
Lieut. Ward B. Spatz
Gaylord T. Patton
Lieut. John H. Keplinger
Rollyn Burnham
Sergt. John Miniek
Arthur D. Petry
Sergt. Thornton J. Lucado
Henry Trobough
Sergt. William H. Fowler Sergt. James Coxbill
Lyle Spear
Sergt. Barney Bryant
Wayne Hayes
Sergt. Elijah O. Ransom
Ralph J. Anderton
Corp. John Henry Ehler
Joseph Mock
Corp. James Gay
Herbert Fitzke
Corp. Ray Stephenson
Thornton Thornburg
Corp. William M. Byrkit
Perry White
Corp. John W. Williams
Corp. Rex Shubert
William J. Spicer Irvin Bayly
Lester L. Wages
Milton O. Lewis
Grayton Emrich
Ernest R. MeReynolds
Chester Taylor Perey O. Lung
Harry N. Bell
Claude Harris
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Seaborn C. Garvin
Ivan Bentz
Lee Wheeler
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The people of Fairfield have subscribed for the bonds and war savings stamps of the United States Government, since the present war began, to the sum of $178,376.52, besides contributing liberally to the support of the Na- tional Red Cross Society and the Young Men's Christian Association in their war work.
On August 19th, 1918, the business interests of Fairfield were taken care of by the following concerns :
Chicago Lumber Company and the Fairfield Lumber Company, lumber and coal dealers; Co-Operative Association, Hines Grain Company and the Fairfield Grain Company, grain and coal dealers; . I. F. Mills and Anna B. Elliott, hotels; C. L. Nye, Mrs. Ernestine Petry and Samuel Williams, res- taurants ; Ernestine M. Petry, bakery : John H. Stephens & Son, meat market; Melvin D. Gates, E. A. Williams and Albert Harr. grocery stores; Mershon & Mershon, general store: Ephraim H. Lewis, a department store; Guy Me- Laughlin and A. C. Hardin, furniture stores; Martin L. Byrkit, Jesse F. Mc- Millan and Cornish Brothers, blacksmith shops; Wilber A. Lewis and Illingworth & Harvey, garages: Barney Bryant, livery stable : Citizens Bank and Farmers & Merchants Bank; Dr. Joseph E. Spatz and Dr. James R. Bell, physicians and surgeons ; Dr. Stephen (. Adkins, dentist ; Worth L. Minor and Charles H. Epperson, attorneys ; Harry Burdette Wheeler and Frank L. Lewis, barbers ; George Beany, candy factory ; Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens and daughter, Ethel, millinery store; David B. Massie and Charles M. Pickett, real estate, loan and insurance agents; Frank M. and Harry W. Coleman, newspaper publishers; Ashby Hardware Company and Clarence A. Reeder, hardware stores; John V. Deines and Wages Brothers, drug stores; Thos. J. Fowler, harness shop; Benj. F. Woodhead and Win. Dansdill, feed stores; Myrtillo L. Jones, jewelry stores; Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company, telephone exchange ; Orpheum Theater, C. J. Harris, manager; Grant Calkins and Jessie F. Lindsay, photographers.
The spiritual needs of the community are ministered to by five churches -the Methodist Episcopal, in charge of B. F. Hutchins; the Congregational, in charge of W. A. Alcorn: the Christian, in charge of E. E. Mack; the Roman Catholic, in charge of Father John O'Sullivan, and the Church of Latter Day Saints, in charge of James R. Croft.
Fairfield has two railroads, the Burlington & Missouri River and the St. Joseph & Grand Island.
Fairfield maintains a public library, ample for the needs of the com- munity, housed in a beautiful building erected in 1913. Miss Bertha Craw- ford is the librarian in charge. (Virgina Johnson, 1921.)
Alfred G. Corey is the postmaster. Ile is assisted in handling the mails by George A. Fowler, deputy; Joseph Edward Schendt, assistant; Walter Hogue, Leroy H. Griswold and Alpheus Choat, rural carriers.
Fairfield maintains a chautauqua which brings to the community, each year, the best musical talent and lecturers of renown.
Fairfield has the following named societies, whose officers are as stated :
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS LODGE, No. 156
Ephraim II. Lewis, Chancellor Commander; Harry W. Coleman, Vice
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, FAIRFIELD, 1878
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, FAIRFIELD, 1918
HISTORY OF CLAY COUNTY
Chancellor; Stephen C. Adkins, Keeper of Records and Seals; John Palmer, Prelate.
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA, NO. 676
Olney L. Campbell, Venerable Consul; Chas. Ruch, Advisor; Wilber L. Lewis, Banker; Samuel W. Williams, Clerk; Chas. Hessey, Escort; Guy Me- Laughlin, Watchman; Benj. Mulvaney, Sentry.
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN
Henry Holdeman, Past Master Workman; Peter L. Kissinger, Master Workman; George W. Guldin, Financier and Recorder; Joseph Johns, Treas- urer ; George P. Whitman, Overseer; W. H. Schendt, Foreman.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, LODGE No. 128
Walter Williams, Grand Noble; Guy MeLanglin, Vice Grand Noble; Har- rison M. Stephens, Secretary ; Lewis L. Day, Treasurer.
FAIRFIELD LODGE, NO 84, ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
Wilfred W. Ilgenfritz, Worshipful Master; Nels B. Larson, Senior War- den; Samuel M. Williams, Secretary; Thornton B. Shively, Treasurer; Ed- ward H. Burnham, Senior Deacon : Melvin H. Garvin, Junior Deacon; Melvin D. Gates, Senior Steward; Guy MeLaughlin, Junior Steward.
The above sketch examined and approved, this 19th day of August, 1918. A. E. KUNSELMAN, Mayor of the City of Fairfield.
Attest :
W. L. MINOR, City Clerk.
W. ILGENFRITZ, W. M., Fairfield Lodge, No. 84, A. F. & A. M. Attest :
S. M. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Besides the above history of Fairfield, the following from Fairfield was placed in the box for the court house cornerstone :
Copy of the Fairfield Auxiliary.
Photos of the following :
The first, second, third and present school buildings.
Street scene on west side of the main street, taken in 1878 and 1918.
Street scene on east side of Main street, taken in 1878 and 1918.
First store building in Fairfield.
Old Congregation and Methodist churches, and also the present buildings. J. E. Hopper's house at time of completion and at the present time.
"Red Ribbon" building; the old I. O. G. T. building, used for years by Lou Emrich and others as a barber shop, first door south of present postoffice. The city clerks of Fairfield since 1890 have been M. D. Gates, until 1896; H. A. Roberts, D. Mordock, C. J. Riddel, about a year apiece; in 1900 to 1904, Omer Hilton; in 1904, Walt Hague and C. II. Epperson; 1905, W. E. Under- kofler, who served until 1912, when T. P. Shively became clerk and served until 1917, when W. L. Minor became clerk for two years, and in 1919, L. F. Day and Geo. A. Fowler served, and in 1920 John W. Anderson became clerk.
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EARLY FACTS
Mike Claney, who came to Fairfield in 1872, at a meeting of the Old Timers' Club held in 1914 in the basement of the library, furnished the in- formation that when he came the railroad was finished this far, but not to Hastings. The section house was then completed, and the depot was under construction. D. P. Jayne built the first residence in spring of 1873, and that is now a part of Ellis Harr's residence. Lots 11 and 12, Block 20, Orig- inal Town. The old depot is now the freight house. It was first proposed to call the town Frankfort, but there being another town in the State of that name, the name Fairfield was chosen.
The first preacher was a man by name of Holland, who preached in the depot. He was a telegraph operator. I. D. Newell was probably the first ordained preacher. George Potts was the first person who died in Fairfield. He was a section foreman. He died of pneumonia and was buried on the site where the school house now stands, Bloek 41, First Addition. The oldest building on Main Street in recent years is F. D. Wooden's shop, built by Scott, and long since remodeled. Lot 10, Bloek 13, Original Town. The oldest build- ing as originally built standing in 1914 was Nye's restaurant, built by Maltby. Lot 7. Block 12. Original Town.
HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL
The first school taught in vicinity of Fairfield was a subscription school taught by Mrs. Alma Bacheller in a sod-house located on the south half of the southeast quarter of Section 4, Township 5. Range 7.
This school was taught in 1873. There were six pupils: Mike Clancy. Annie Rennie. Maggie Rennie, Willie Rennie, Polly Hall and Esther Hall.
Mrs. Bacheller also conducted a school in 1874, receiving as compensation for three months' work one hundred dollars. Eight pupils attended in this vear.
The first school building was erected in 1873 at a cost of one thousand dollars. The first teacher in the public school building, was Mrs. Mary Willis. This building was used until 1881 when a frame building was ereeted on the site of the present building. This building cost five thousand dollars.
A. A. Randall was the first superintendent in the new building. He was followed by E. S. Detweiler, 1883; T. M. Hursh, 1884 to '87; Louis Morgan, 1888; J. R. MeKee, 1889-'93; E. B. Sherman, 1894-96; O. C. Ilubbell, 1897- 1903; C. W. Henry, 1903-'06.
During these years the school house had become old and far too small for the increased number of students, so in 1905 it was torn down and a large brick building ereeted at a cost of about $20,500. This is the present school building, which Fairfield has every reason to be proud of.
It is equipped with steam-heat, city water and electric lights. It con- sists of fourteen rooms, five grade rooms, high school assembly room, four recitation rooms, office, mannal training, and domestic seienee room, science laboratory, rest room and numerous halls and cloak rooms.
There are twelve grades, the twelfth being added in 1906.
In 1907 a normal training course was added and as a result, Fairfield has turned out some of the best teachers in Clay County.
FIRST SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD, 1873
FIRST FRAME SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD, 1874
THIRD SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD, 1881
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THE PRESENT SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD, BUILT IN 1906
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T. A. Blakesly beeame superintendent in 1906, J. E. Talbot in 1911, W. H. Steinbaugh in 1913 to 1921.
In 1912, music and agriculture were added to the course and in 1914, manual training and domestic scienee. 1890 Rachel Littleton,
SCHOOL BOARD
Emma Madeen,
Benjamin McCartney,
Isabel Fodge,
Sylvester Cosgrove, George A. Bentley,
D. B. Gillett,
G. M. Prentice,
A. B. Smith.
TEACHERS
.J. R. MeKee,
Fannie Sunderson,
Ada Martin,
J. R. MeKee,
S. B. Wilson,
(. L. Lewis,
Lulu Downer,
Leona Hobson,
Mary Martin,
Clara B. Musselman,
Rachel Littleton,
J. N. Hursh,
P. S. Tartar,
Ethel MeGrew,
Clara B. Musselman,
S. W. Bireh,
D. B. Gillett,
Sylvester Cosgrove. TEACHERS
J. R. MeKee,
C. L. Lewis,
Alma Ewing.
1897 SCHOOL BOARD
C. H. Epperson,
M. D. Gates.
TEACHERS
Supt. E. B. Sherman,
Prin. A. T. Hubbell,
Mary Martin,
II. G. Benediet,
Alma Ewing,
Sylvester Cosgrove,
Rachel Littleton,
C'lara B. Musselman,
C. L. Lewis,
Gertrude Smith,
H. G. Gardner,
('lara B. Willis,
Lidia Shively,
Leona Hobson.
J. R. MeKee,
Amy Shepherd,
Lueile Downer,
Gertrude Smith,
C. H. Epperson, C. L. Lewis,
Richard Cooper. TEACHERS
E. B. Sherman, Mary Martin,
('lara B. Musselman,
S. B. Wilson,
W. W. Dinsmore,
C. H. Epperson,
C. Lewis,
J. T. Helton.
1896
SCHOOL BOARD
C. H. Epperson,
Ada Darling,
Gertrude Smith,
Emma McKee,
A. W. Evans.
1891
SCHOOL BOARD
S. II. Lewis,
Fannie Case,
Flora Hait.
Mary Martin,
Aliee Bell,
J. T. Helton,
Chester Wright,
Ada Martin,
Richard Cooper,
Fannie Dinsmore,
G. W. Avery,
Emma McKee,
Louis MeKee, TEACHERS
A. W. Evans,
Amy Shepherd,
J. T. Helton,
Ada Darling,
Lulu Downer.
1892
Clara B. Musselman,
SCHOOL BOARD
Mary Martin,
C. H. Epperson,
Bell Tingley,
Fannie Case,
Richard Cooper, TEACHERS
Flora Hait. 1895 SCHOOL BOARD
1898 TEACHERS
O. C. Hubbell,
Mary Martin,
J. B. Teagarden, M. D. Gates. TEACHERS
Gertrude Smith,
Isabel Fodge,
1894 SCHOOL BOARD
(. II. Epperson,
M. D. Gates.
E. B. Sherman,
S. B. Wilson,
Leona Hobson,
Fannie Case,
Aliee Bell,
Richard Cooper. TEACHERS
1893 SCHOOL BOARD
Jennie Elliott.
HISTORY OF CLAY COUNTY
Alma Ewing, Clara B. Musselman,
Lida M. Shively,
Bertha Wolf,
Marie Kirby,
Blanche Broderick,
M. S. Hart,
Sabra Rider,
Elinor Hakanson,
H. G. Gardner,
Ora Phillips,
Maude Hayes,
Clara B. Willis,
Mary Martin,
Anna Patton,
Clella. Stufft, Mrs. Alma Ewing, Jennie Kissenger. 1907
1899 SCHOOL BOARD (. M. Priekett,
TEACHERS
TEACHERS
Prin. Inez Hawkins,
Blanche Broderick,
Allie Ilelton,
Leona Hobson,
Elenor Hakanson,
Leona Hobson,
Marie Kirby,
Maude Hayes,
Alma Ewing,
Alma Ewing,
('lella Stufft,
Clara B. Musselman,
Alma Ewing,
Andry Titus,
Mrs. Anna Patton,
C. H. Epperson,
P. L. Kissenger.
1908
TEACHERS
Supt. C. W. Henry,
T. A. Blakeslee,
Inez Hawkins,
Blanche Broderick,
Lillian Truman,
Alma Ewing,
Elenor Hakanson,
Andry Titus,
Marie Kirby,
Mande Ilaves,
Mrs. Alma Ewing.
Sabra Rider,
C'lella Stufft,
Mrs. Anna M. Patton,
Ora Phillips.
Effie Peabody,
Lidia M. Shively,
May Martin.
1901
SCHOOL BOARD
T. J. JJacobs, TEACHERS
O. (. Ilubbell,
Leona Hobson,
Lily Truman,
Elenor Hakanson,
Alma Ewing,
Elinor Hakanson,
C'lella Stufft,
Lidia Shively,
Alma Ewing,
Lydia Woodbury,
May Martin,
Nettie Criley,
Effie Peabody,
C. R. Brodrick,
Amy Shively,
Lneille Wisner,
Allie Helton,
Jennie Kissenger.
Lurlie Lee,
Mrs. Anna Patton.
Myrta Ransdell.
1902 TEACHERS
O. (. Hubbell,
Leona Hobson,
Alma Ewing,
(. II. Epperson, TEACHERS
J. T. Jacobs. TEACHERS
(. B. Toof, Inez Hawkins, Lydia Woodbury,
C. W. Henry, Prin. Mrs. Alice Henry, Lucille Wisner,
1909
(. H. Epperson. TEACHERS
TEACHERS
Supt. C. W. Henry,
Supt. C. B. Toof.
Prin. Mrs. Alice Henry,
Prin. Inez Hawkins,
Blanche Broderick,
Blanche Broderick,
1905
Lydia Woodbury.
SCHOOL BOARD
Alma Ewing.
May Martin, 1900 SCHOOL BOARD (. Il. Shaffer,
TEACHERS
Blanche Broderick,
Lizzie Davis.
SCHOOL BOARD 1904
Lydia Woodbury,
Minnie Bortis.
TEACHERS
TEACHERS
(. H. Epperson,
P. L. Kissenger.
Supt. T. A. Blakeslee,
Supt. O. C. Hubbell,
O. (. Hubbell,
1903 SCHOOL BOARD
Lidia Shively,
Leona Hobson,
1906 Alma Ewing, SCHOOL BOARD 1910
O. C. Hubbell, Allie Helton,
Prin. Mrs. Henry,
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, FAIRFIELD, 1874
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, FAIRFIELD, 1918
HISTORY OF CLAY COUNTY
Blanche Broderick, Elenor Hakanson,
Clella Stufft,
Lurlie Lee, Mabel Lucado, Victoria Johnson, Alma Ewing,
1911 TEACHERS
J. E. Talbot, Gula Reed,
Clella Stufft,
Lydia Woodbury,
Lurlie Lee,
Mabel Lucado,
Victoria Johnson,
Alma Ewing,
Hazel Mock,
Miss Reed.
1912 SCHOOL BOARD
C. H. Epperson S. C. Thompson T. Anawalt TEACHERS
J. E. Talbot
Helga Von Gordon
Lydia Woodbury
Clella Stufft
Lurlie Lee, Mabel Lucado Victoria Johnson Alma Ewing Hazel Mock
1912-1913 SCHOOL BOARD
C. H. Epperson S. C. Thompson F. Glass
H. E. Potter
E. H. Burnham W. W. MeCashland 1913 HIGH SCHOOL Supt. J. Talbot Prin. Miss Wyman Miss Von Gordon John Baer
Annabell Fletcher GRADES
Hazel Catterson
Alma Ewing 1914 SCHOOL BOARD
W. W. McCashland C. H. Epperson
H. E. Potter
E. H. Burnham
Fred Glass
C. L. Athey
TEACHERS Supt. W. H. Steinbaugh
Prin. Helga Von Gordon
Mattie Hall
John W. Boehr
Annabel Fletcher
Bertha Denison GRADES
Isaac Boehr
Allie Lee
Hazel Mock
Lurlie Lee,
Mrs. Alma Ewing 1914-1915 SCHOOL BOARD
W. W. MeCashland
Joseph Kyne F. Anawalt
TEACHERS
Supt. W. H. Steinbach
Prin. Miss Von Gordon
Kathrine Nye
Helen Krause
J. H. Claybaugh Edna Hewett 1915-1916 SCHOOL BOARD
Edgar Kissenger F. Anawalt TEACHERS Supt. W. H. Steinbach Prin. Miss Von Gordon J. H. Claybaugh Cathrine Nye Bertha Denison Helen Krause
1916-1917 SCHOOL BOARD J. E. Broderick Edgar Kissenger F. Anawalt
TEACHERS
Supt. W. H. Steinbach
Prin. Miss Von Gordon
J. W. Vequist Edna Drummond
Lorena Bixby Mrs. Fern Dow
1917-1918 SCHOOL BOARD
J. E. Broderick E. H. Burnham
Dr. J. R. Bell
T. P. Shively
C. S. Lewis
E. H. Lewis
TEACHERS Supt. W. H. Steinbach
Prin. Miss Von Gordon
J. W. Vequist Mrs. Fern Dow
Neva Latta Harlene Brewster
1918-1919 SCHOOL BOARD
E. H. Lewis
E. H. Burnham
C. L. Lewis
J. E. Broderick Dr. J. E. Spatz Mrs. Margurite Broderick TEACHERS Prin. W. H. Steinbach
Mrs. Edna Anderson
Mrs. Fern Dow
J. H. Biskie Miss Brewster Neva Latta
1919-1920 SCHOOL BOARD
E. H. Lewis Dr. G. H. Bentz C. L. Lewis Dr. J. E. Spatz
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Mrs. Margurite Harris TEACHERS
Dr. G. H. Bentz
Dr. J. E. Spatz
Iola Grundstoff Sophia Smith
Supt. W. H. Steinbach
Marguerite Harris
Loyd V. Prante
Prin. Alice Root
T. P. Shively
Frieda Busboom
Mr. Biskie
Henry Jacobs
Erva McFarlane Bessie Young Marie Overturf
Miss Brewster
Maurice Colson 1921 Prin. Blanch Jimerson
Supt. W. H. Steinbach
Wilmer Samek
SCHOOL BOARD
E. H. Lewis
L. W. Burley Berniee Bushee
In April, 1884, the sum of $17,000 was subscribed by twelve persons for the benefit of Fairfield College. The committee on collection comprised D. Howe, J. L. Epperson and M. B. Gates. In June, 1884. Prof. Hubbell resigned his position as principal of the Hastings schools and moved to Fairfield. On September 24, the Normal Institute was opened here by him. The College Directory, published in November, 1884, gives the names of T. P. Nixon, pres- ident of the board; W. T. Newcomb, financial agent and secretary; C. W. Hemry, president of the faculty, and O. C. Hubbell, principal of the normal department.
The first annual commencement exercises were held June 3, 1885. In October, 1885, there were seventy students enrolled, where a year before the register contained only twenty-seven names. In April, 1886, the college board authorized the employment of an architect to draw plans for buildings, and in July the contract for the college building was let to W. B. Schmucker for $9,675. Work was at onee begun, and, within that year, the large briek build- ing was completed.
This school was later dropped after Cotner College got started at Bethany, its history being carried out in the State Historical Section.
BANKS
The first banking house was established May 11, 1881, by J. W. Small and W. S. Randall. It was ealled the Fairfield Exchange Bank, and is engaged in general banking business, with a paid up capital of $3,000, and deposits amount- ing to about $12,000.
On May 14, of that same year, a second monetary institution became established under the name of the Fairfield Bank, by a company composed of W. T. Neweomb, S. J. Anthony and O. C. Hubbell.
The First National Bank, svecessor to the Fairfield Bank, was organized April 28, 1886, and commenced business June 1, 1886, the stockholders being L. D. Fowler, president ; George HI. Cowles, vice-president ; M. C. Joslyn, cashier ; John E. Bagley and Ira Titus, assistant cashiers. The capital stock was $50,000. W. T. Neweomb was elected president, June 6, 1888; Jacob Shively, vice- president ; Ira Titus, cashier; S. C. Thompson, assistant cashier. On January 14, 1890, Jacob Shively was president ; George J. Pielstick, vice-president ; Ira Titus, cashier; S. C. Thompson, assistant cashier. The company own their building, which was built in the latter part of 1886.
The Citizens' Bank was established July 21, 1886, and opened August 2,
Alma Ewing
Miss Boyse
TEACHERS
FARME
JÊS
MAIN STREET, FAIRFIELD, LOOKING NORTH FROM FOURTH STREET, 191\
MAIN STREET, FAIRFIELD, LOOKING SOUTH FROM FOURTH STREET, 1914
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that year. J. C. Hedge has served as president and C. L. Law, cashier, since that date.
They, with J. L. Epperson, J. Tweed, H. S. Good, E. J. Jenkins, J. Linzen and George F. Dickson, were the original stockholders. In a short time there were nineteen stockholders. The paid up capital was $30,000, and the surplus undivided profits, $3,500.
In 1897, J. C. Hedge was still president of the Citizens' State Bank and J. L. Epperson was vice-president, C. L. Lewis, cashier and Dr. J. E. Spatz and E. J. Jenkins, directors. In 1910, C. L. Lewis was president, C. H. Epper- son, vice-president and T. P. Shively, cashier. The deposits were then $191,000. Howard Johnson thereafter became cashier, and in 1916, with the officers the same otherwise, the deposits were practically the same. In 1921, the same officers are in charge, and deposits are $275,000.
The second bank in Fairfield, the Farmers & Merchants, started in 1908. The officers, H. E. Potter, president, Joseph Kyne, vice-president and G. W. Cobel, cashier and W. B. Spatz, assistant cashier, showed in 1910, deposits of $120,000. In 1916, the officers were C. W. Harvey, president; E. H. Burnham, vice-president, and C. Wayne Harvey, cashier, and deposits had reached $130,000. In 1921, E. H. Burnham is president; Jos. Kyne, vice-president ; Rolland Potter, cashier, and Anna Burnham, assistant cashier, and deposits are $200,000.
RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
The Methodist Church congregations organized in 1873 and have remained an active factor in the community ever since. The Catholic congregation has flourished since 1897. The Christian Church antedates 1878. The Congrega- tional Society can date its beginning back to 1872. In the past there has been Baptist and Christian activities here, but the first four named have been the active denominations.
The Masonic Society received its dispensation September 6, 1880, and of course has been active ever since. The Odd Fellows started very early. The G. A. R. began in 1880, and the A. O. U. W. in 1886. There have been active organizations for the W. R. C. The town has had a good Y. M. C. A. in its earlier days. In recent years a Castle of the Royal Highlanders, Knights of Pythias, D. of H., Royal Neighbors and M. W. A., have been active fraternal bodies.
FAIRFIELD'S STORES
The leading stores of Fairfield in 1895 were as follows: M. L. Jones, Racket Store; E. Bradwell, drugs; W. C. Readel, confectionery and bakery; T. J. Fowler, harness; George L. Yost; C. M. Crickett, insurance; Burk, drayman; Lindstrom and Stayner; A. Craig, tailor.
From 1897 until 1899: M. D. Gates, groceries; Arnold Brothers, clothing ; Ed. A. Mitchell, clothing; Reggs & Cornelius, groceries; W. E. Close, clothing ; W. E. Riggs, drugs; W. M. Harrow, confectionery and bakery; Jas. Lovell, City Meat Market; G. H. Wescott & Sons; S. H. Lewis Company, lumber and coal; Arnold & Lewis, clothing; Red Front Store, A. H. Latzke: Palmer & Lewis, The Old Reliable Store: Fairfield Commercial House, Breham & Hubbs; Vol. 1-48
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HISTORY OF CLAY COUNTY
Robert Brothers & Company, general store; D. B. Potter & Company, hardware; M. C. Keons, pharmacy ; D. F. Phillips, hardware; Gress & Broderick, hardware; Porter & Broderick, hardware; C. B. Knights, harness, etc .; E. L. Bartholomew & Avery, implements; S. S. Renice, meat market; Palace Meat Market, Kissen- berg & Weyenberg; Marshall Burt, studio; Miss J. F. Lindsay, art gallery ; W. E. Close, stove and pump repairs; J. Howlgate, second hand store; City Barber Shop; A. E. Spencer; S. H. Lewis & Company, lumber; A. Bails Wagon Shop; Bratcher Brothers, livery ; F. D. Hastings; Hall Insurance Company.
From 1900 until 1904: George J. Pielstick, groceries; W. L. Osborn; G. H. Wescott & Son; J. A. Baum, drugs; O. R. Raldeffson, drugs; Riggs Corner Drug Store; Fairfield Department Store; E. H. Lewis.
THE 1920 BUSINESS ROSTER OF FAIRFIELD SHOWS
Dr. S. C. Adkins, dentist
Dr. D. F. Hastings
Anderson Clothing Co.
Hynes Grain Company
Ashby Hardware Co.
M. L. Jones, store
Auxiliary, newspaper Anan Elevator
Frank E. Lake, garage
B. & L. Oil Company
E. H. Lewis, store
Dr. J. R. Bell
W. A. Lewis & Co., garage
Dr. G. H. Bentz
Lindsay Studio
Blue Valley Bank
Guy MeLaughlin, store
Calkins Studio
Mershon & Mershon
Chicago Lumber Co.
W. L. Minor, attorney
Citizens Bank
Motor Inn
Coleman's Printing Office
Petry's Cafe
W. M. Dansdill, feed store
Power House
J. V. Deines, druggist
C. A. Reeder, store
Depot Hotel
Jack Shubert, drayman
B. P. Eliker, garage
Dr. J. E. Spatz
Stank Oil Company
C. H. Epperson, attorney Fairfield Land Co.
E. P. Stevens, milliner
Fairfield Grain Company
Farmers & Merchants Bk.
Farmers Union Co-opera- tive Assn.
Spring Ranch Grain & Supply Co.
Farmers Coal, Grain & Live Stock Assn.
Wage Brothers, drugs
Chas. White Shop
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