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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON OVER AT
THE MEAT MARKET?
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® Do you know what will be on the ballot you will be us
voting on, July 10, 2001?The City Council's Resolution I'll tell you what's going on at that meat market. Due to
Our spe:cial for thedaywill be: that will be shown on the ballot will state that the one- increased competition from all those supermarkets
cent Local Option Tax, if approved, will be used forwithin a few miles from here,business was such that I
AH you c .e z.a Salad BarDrink. Inf-astructurc (Water, Streets and Tax Relief). Tax couldn't afford to pay a fill time employee a living
Relief could possibly be considered a payment on the wage,plus insurance. For the last 14 months, I have
Ad is- ®7 / �® k tuiider $3-76 Bond Issue that was just issued. been getting along with just a part time employee but
If the City of Fairfax and a majority of all Linn County that meant I had to be here 50 to 60 hours every week I
including Cedar Rapids pass the Local Option Tax,the realized that I couldn't maintain that pace indefinitely. I
City of Fairfax would receive approximately$85,000 needed to find a way to stay in business but cut my
® more or less).
Save Gas--- ----don't drive �t The Garden ® Eatin'
( ) hours. So I am going to maintain my wholesale
If the City of Fairfax and a few other areas in Linn accounts, and because of many requests not to end retail
County, excluding the City of Cedar Rapids;the City of entirely, I have come up with this plan. I will take
Fairfax would receive approximately$35,000 (more or orders,put them together, and work out a pick up time.
less)for the one year that the issue is to be for. Order forms are available at the Dairy Queen and the
If Cedar Rapids passes it and Fairfax does not our City Garden of Eatin'. I ask that there be a$50.00 minimum.
will receive$0.00 because only cities and areas that pass There is a place for special requests on the form and if
the tax are eligible to receive anything. This tax will there is something I can get for you, I will. Please ask.
apply only for one year unless another election is held to Also,when I am at the store and have the OPEN sign on
extend the time limit. you're welcome to come in. I'll have a limited variety of
CITY OF FAIRFAX PRSRT STD however you feel on this issue be sure to vote on July cold meats and cheeses; frozen products such as ground
PG BOX 337 US POSTAGE 10, 2001.The polls will be open from chuck, patties or ribeyes. The thing is, I can't tell you
FAIRFAX, IA 52228 PAID 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m_ at the Community Room when I will be here. If my Grandson is playing in a T-
at the Fairfax Library. ball game, I'm not going to be here. That's the whole
point anyway. If you have any questions or orders,
PERMIT NO.6 $100.00 REWARD please call 546-2853. 1 have an answering machine. If
I'm not here, I will call you back.
What do a Buick, a Cadillac, a Corvette and a Mercedes Thanks for your understanding.
all have in common?Each vehicle was vandalized over
the Memorial Day weekend. Steve Selzer, Manager
Damage to one vehicle alone exceeded$750.00. The Fairfax Meat Co.
A local business has offered a$100.00 reward for
POSTAL CUSTOMER information leading to the arrest of persons responsible
for this or other vandalism/theft in the community of
FAIRFAX, IA 5222$ Fairfax. Simply contact the Linn County Sheriff's Office
at 892-6100. All information is confidential and
individuals reporting the information will remain
anonymous. Teens seeing others with various car
ornaments or talking about the vandalism are encouraged
to make a report to the Sheriff's Office.
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CITY OF FAIRFAX
FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE LIBRARY COUNCIL MEETING
PROUDLY SERVING FAIRFAX,WALFORD IT'S STORYTIME!!!! .JUNE 12,2001
AND SURROUNDING AREAS Motion Wainwright, 2nd Scott RESOLUTION 01-06-12-7 Approving the Salaries and Benefits
The Fairfax Public Library is happy to announce tha, —e for the Employees of the City of Fairfax for the F/4'2001/2002, Aye: 5 MC
The fire department has been staying busy with 911 theme for the summer reading program this summer is Motion Beer, 2nd Wainwright RESOLUTION 01-06-12-8 Appointing the Mayor to the Linn
calls. To date, we have responded to 64 calls since the Road Trip USA. All children in Fairfax Walford and County Regional Planning Commission as a regular member.Aye: 5 MC
' Motion Stockton,2nd Ekstrom permission for Mayor to sign IDOT Agreement for Maintenance
beginning of the year. Most of the calls are medicals.We surrounding areas, ages 2 to 13 are invited to attend_ and Repair of Primary Roads. Aye: 5 MC
are in the process of upgrading our medical service from There will be a program in which children ages 3 Tabled for discussion was Peddler's Ordinance and Vicious Dog Ordinance.
a conditional EMT Intermediate to an EMT Paramedic through those going into 6"'grade can earn prizes for Mary mentioned she talked to Rita Nierling about the City Web Page, Prairie High School
Level. This will allow use to provide a higher level of time spent reading. There will also be a Toddler Tales Students will begin this project next fall. There will be a display of(4)Project Boards(at St.Patrick's
medical service to our citizens, providing a paramedic program designed for those 18 months to age 3 that Church Auditorium)during USA Day from the Yd graders at Prairie Heights of pictures and facts of the
from our department is on the call. The Fairfax Firepresents a short story and a song, The popular Story Cita.
Department has 17 medically trained personnel, 4 of Time program for ages 3 to 5 which includes 2 or 3 Discussion was led by Mary to look into getting a different cell phone package for Ron.
which are paramedics. Those individuals are stories, songs, poetry and an activity will be held again Mary had mentioned that someone from the Council will need to take the minutes at the July 10`x'
Mike Kasper, Don Stockton, Ken Barnell, Jr. and this summer. In addition, will be a program held weekly Meeting. Mary will be attending Clerk's School-
Kelly
choolKelly Bevins. Our goal is to continue to provide the for first to sixth graders. Themes for this program Motion Wainwright, grid Scott approval of claims and permission to pay remaining claims before
the end of F/Y to close the boobs. Aye: 5 MC
highest quality of care to all citizens in our fire district, include special programs on Japan, snakes (includes live Motion Beer,2 n Wainwright to adjourn meeting at 9:25 p.m.MC
The upgrade will be financially taken care of by some of snakes) and archeology. Sign-up begins June 1. Program
the remaining funds from the thermo-imaging camera begins June 4. Bill Voss,Mayor
fund drive. Some people have asked if the fire
department was going to purchase an ambulance for the Toddler Tales: Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. and Fridays at Mary Pacha,City Clerk
new upgrade. The answer is no. Area Ambulance will 10:15 a.m.
continue to be our transport service. Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at
10:30 a.m.
This year Fairfax USA Day celebration will be on Fun Time: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m, and Fridays at PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Saturday, June 30. As in past years,the fire department 11.:00 a.m.
will be giving fire truck rides during the day. We will The following special programs will be held at the
also be lighting the fireworks at dusk at the Fairfax Fairfax Public Library in June and July: nd Minutes of the Fairfax Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting June 11,2001 at 7:00 p.m.
ballpark. Each year we strive to improve our fireworks On June 21 at 7:00 p.m. and on June 22 at 11:00 Present Jack Rowry,Harry Staihnan—Chair Pro-Tem,Virginia Soukup and Dean Hartman.
display while still staying within our budget. This year's a.m. a special program from the Linn County Extension Harold Scott arrived at 7:15,
will be more spectacular than last.We do request, Service about.Japan will be presented, includes
though,that you keep your own fireworks and sparklers origami. 1.Regarding the request for approval of Resolution 01-06-11-1,Preliminary Plat Martin First Addition to
at home for the safety of others. On July 13`h at 11:00 a.m.Archeologist Leah Rogers Linn County, Iowa,it was moved by Soukup and seconded by Rowry that it be approved.Passed 4 to 0,
will present a special program an archeology.
As time goes on,there seems to be an epidemic of 2. Regarding the request for approval of Resolution 01-06-11-2,Final Plat Martin First Addition to Linn
drivers on the road today who choose not to yield the Anyone wanting to donate any new or used videos to the county, Iowa,is was moved by Soukup and seconded by Rowry. Passed 4 to 0.
right of way for emergency vehicles with red flashing library would be greatly appreciated. Our budget is 3.Regarding the request for approval of Resolution 01-06-11,Recommendation to City Council of
lights on. Lights and sirens are to make people aware depleted for this year. Preliminary PIat Schuetzle Addition to Fairfax,Iowa, moved by Rowry and seconded by Hartman that it be
that we are in the area and responding to an emergency. JUST A REMINDER THERE IS NO CHARGE tabled since the lot frontages do not meet City Code. Passed 5 to 0.
Please help us get to our destination more safely and FOR A FAIRFAX LIBRARY CARD FOR ANY
quickly by pulling over for fire trucks and ambulances. FAIRFAX RESIDENT. 4_Moved by Rowry and seconded by Scott to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.Passed 5 to 0.
We just may be responding to your home! JUST A NOTE!
If there is any book that you are looking for that isnot Respectfully Submitted,
All the members of the Fairfax Fire Department available in our library;the librarians will be happy to Dean Hartman, Secretary
would like to congratulate the Fairfax American borrow the book(s) from a sister library.
Legion for the outstanding job on the Veterans
Memorial. This Memorial is something that everyone LIBRARY HOURS
in our community should be very proud of. !Monday: 10 - 8
HAPS OFF TO YOU, FAIRFAX LEGIONNAIRES!! Tuesday: 4-8
Wednesday: 2-8
Thursdav: 4 — 8
Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 9- 12
The phone number at the Library is 846-2994.
CITE'OF FAIRFAX
COUNCIL MEETING 'THANKS TO ALL! UPCOMING MEETINGS
JUNE 12,2001
Memorial Day was a HUGE SUCCESS! FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Voss called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present:Ekstrom, Thanks to Legion Members Auxiliary and Guests. Monday, June 25, 2001 —7 p.m_
Stockton,Wainwright, Scott and Beer_ Special thanks to Speaker Glenn Selzer for his tribute to Upstairs in Fire Hall
Motion Stockton,2 Beer approval of Agenda and Minutes of the May 8,May 22 and Fairfax and Legion. Rich, for his fine job as M.C.
May 31,2001 Meetings. Aye: 5 MC Frank for his "short'speech. David C. for Chaplain LIBRARY BOARD
John Stokesberry-Stair West Cable mentioned that a Communication Tower would need to be put
up near their building before the old water tower is dismantled.The property will need to be rezoned to C-2. always there. The Pianist and Choir for job well done. Monday, July 9, 2001 —7 p.m_
Mayor Voss opened the Public Hearing for the Demolition of the Elevated Storage Tank at Also Felt for bar work. John T. for Flags at St. t'at's Library Community Room
7:15 p.m.Dick Ransom commented the Completion Date will be August 31st. Cemetery. And Frank and his crew at St. Joe's, Sicily
Mayor Voss closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. Grove and North Cemetery. A little "trivia"our speaker PLANNING&ZONING
Motion Stockton,2 d Ekstrom RESOLUTION 01-06-12-1 Adopting Plans, Specifications,Form was Commander the year the hall was built in 1948. Monday, July 9, 2001 — 7 p.m. City Hall
of Contract and Estimated Cost Elevated Storage Tank Demolition Project Aye: 5 MC Thanks to anyone missed,it truly was one of our better Monthly meetings are held on the Monday before the
Motion Ekstrom,2nd Beer RESOLUTION 01-06-12-2 Approving and Making Award of Contract Memorial Days. Again Thanks To All. City Council Meeting of every month unless there is no
Elevated Storage Tank Demolition Project Aye: 5 MC agenda. In a case when there is no agenda,the meeting
Lillian Schuetzle—Preliminary Plat Schuetzle Addition to Fairfax,IA has been tabled by the will be canceled.
Planning&Zoning Commission since the lot frontages do not meet City Code.
RIAL
Motion Ekstrom,2nd Scott RESOLUTION 01-06-12-3 Approving Preliminary Plat Martin First NEWS ON 1�IENiO
Addition to Linn County,Iowa Aye: 5 MC CITY COUNCIL
Motion Stockton,2nd Ekstrom RESOLUTION 01-06-12-4 Approving Final Plat Martin First Flagpoles are set. Flags are flying. Concrete slab is Tuesday, July 10, 2001 -7 p-m. City Hall
Addition to Linn County, Iowa Aye: 5 MC formed and waiting to pour. Thanks to all who made this The doors are open for all Fairfax citizens to j oin us at
Don Heisler stated he had purchased the parcel of land adjacent to Vance's 151 Self Storage.He possible, our local contractors along with the committee. any of the above meetings. New ideas and suggestions
intends to extend the storage area of Vance's 151 Self Storage.Mayor Voss addressed the problem wdth the Dedication date is to be decided by the committee. are always welcome.
grade on Don Heisler's property.Mayor Voss' concern was making sure there would be no water mmning Donations are still being accepted,
to the East.There was also concern of the highway drainage.
Dick Ransom presented discussion on the agreement from the City of Cedar Rapids Sanitary AMERICAN LEGION
Sewer Service in Prairie View Estates, CITY NEWS Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of every
Brian Stallman led the discussion for the Fire Department The Fire Department has been having month except when it falls on a holiday.
problems with vehicles parking in front of the Fire Station,
GregFetter led the discussion on the public restrooms at the s Someone has found a Men's Hu Bike down at the In a case like that,the meeting would be on the
p park,weeds in the North Diamond, �Y
trimming the trees at the ball park,North Dugout needs painting and items purchased for City Ball Teams, Concession Area of Linn Street Park. For more second Monday of that month.
Sgt. Carol Curran presented the list of calls from the Sheriff's Department.Discussion on 2 extra information call City hall. The meetings are held at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
Deputies for the USA Days.Discussion on parking on the South side of Main Street,open drinking and All Veterans' are welcome to come,
vandalism occurring in town. Any citizen that has been vandalized needs to report it to the Sheriff s o Marys will be attending Iowa Municipal Clerks' The July Meeting will be on Monday the 2nd.
Department. Institute Academy in Ames for the week of July 9 Anyone interested in renting the Legion Hall, please
Carol Niles presented the Library Report.Discussion on getting an estimate on cleaning the stone through July 13. Due to this,the Utility Bills will be contact Ken Gordon at 286-0815.
on the Library Building. sent out on Friday, July e. The bilis will still be due We lost our dear friend,Bush, our bugle player.
Ron led the discussion on the Maintenance Report.The generator pads have been set and also on July 20d'to avoid a service fee.
adding street signs to Fairfax Heights.
Motion Beer,2nd Stockton RESOLUTION 01-06-12-5 Approving Assignment of Cable
Television Franchise from TCI AmericanCable Holdings,L.P.to Mediacom Communications Corporation ♦ Yard waste will be picked up every FIRST and CITY HALL HOURS
and It's Designated Affiliate.Aye: 4 Nay: l Ekstrom MC THIRD Tuesdays of every month. This will continue Monday,Wednesday and Friday
Motion Stockton,2nd Wainwright RESOLUTION 01-06-12-6 Authorizing the City Building weather permitting through fall. 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Inspector to have charge of planting,care for and maintaining trees and shrubs in any street,park or public Tuesday 7:30 a.m. —6:00 p.m.
place. Aye: 4 Nay: 1 Ekstrom MC + To the courtesy of the residents of Fairfax and Thursday 7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Mary informed Councilperson Beer on IDOT mowing atthe end of Main Street.The State would surrounding communities;please be observant while
be mowing the area within the next week. The State may not be mowing any more this year due to the driving. There are people that are walking,biking,
budget cuts. Mayor Voss will be looking into this further. skate boarding, etc. on our city streets. DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER
Vern Cerveny and Marcus Soukup presented the cost of the Cretan Maze(Eagle Scout Project). g' Please have news articles at City Hall by the
Total approximate cost of materials$151.00.Labor and Transportation of materials will be at no cost to the SECOND MONDAY®F EVERY MONTH.
City. Councilperson Scott stated she will talk to the Manager of Menards if they can donate towards the ST.PATRICK'S CHILD CARE(FAIRFAX)
materials. Completion of project should be done around August 1st. The FAIRFAX FACTS will be sent out shortly
Motion Stockton,2nd Scott for approval of paying for the cost of the Cretan Maze. Aye: 5 MC St. Patrick's Child Care has openings in the Toddler and after the City Council Meeting.
Vern Cerveny presented a list of ideas to the Council for future improvements to our City. School Age Rooms.
Motion Wainwright,2nd Ekstrom issuing Cigarette Renewal Permit for HandiMart. Star Bar on the Hours: 6:30 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
contingency that payment and application is delivered to City Hall by Wednesday, June I.P. Aye: 5 MC Rates: Toddler$105.00 per week
School Age$100.00 per week
For more information call Michelle or Dawn 846-8687.
The City of Fairfax celebrates the 9"'annual
COME SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FIDS IOWA VALLEY LEAGUE FAIRFAX USA DAY
BASEBALL TEAMS ORGANIZED 1935
2001 BASEBALL SCHEDULE While the schedule of events is still being finalized,the Fairfax USA Day,(Independence Day Celebration) is slated
BOYS 2001 IOWA VALLEY LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL DATES ARE DOUBLEHEADERS for Saturday, June 30'},2001.
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 The first Fairfax USA Day was in 1992,and while not intending to replace Fairfax Hey Days which ended in 1989,
Iowa City--Bye
it was intended to fill a void left when Hey Days ended.
THURSDAY,JUNE 21 Norway at Williamsburg— 1:00 p.m. Fairfax USA Day involves the entire Fairfax community and the community of Walford. It is certainly a slice of
Waverly at Watford— 1:00 p.m. "Americana" and is a community event planned around our terrific volunteer fire department's annual fireworks.
Atkins @ Newhall Red Top at Fairfax— 1:00 p.m.
Van Horne @ Keystone Watkins at Vinton— 1:00 p.m. The principal players in USA Day are many:the faith communities of Fairfax and Walford;the Fairfax American
Shellsburg @ Fairfax Legion and Legion Auxiliary;the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Fairfax. The 24m Iowa Vol.
Watkins @ Urbana SUNDAY, JULY 1 Inf. Reg.-Co. G,the Iocal Masonic Lodge,local farmers,the local banks and various area merchants are also
Norway @ Walford Watkins—Bye primary contributors to this event.
Blairstown Open Waverly at Norway— p
5:00 .m.
Fairfax at Iowa City_00 p p.m. All events are intended to promote family values and family fun without undue expense.The parade,with in excess
of sixty entrants and lots of candy and giveaways,starts at 11:30ain. This year's theme for the parade is"Fairfax
THURSDAY,JUNE 28 Williamsburg at Red Top— 1:00 p.m. Gothic". There's a yearly kid's carnival,ice cream social and luncheon.Free fire truck rides,a helicopter visit and
Vinton at Walford— 1:00 P.M. plenty of action on the ball diamonds. The cornerstone of the day's events is an outdoors Ecumenical liturgy service
Newhall @ Urbana held at 6:00pm in the churchyard at St. Patrick's in Fairfax. The service is non-denominational and has featured
Watkins @ Blairstown SUNDAY,JULY 8 both local talent and contemporary.Christian music. The barbecue is fired up during the service and the air fills with
Van Horne @ Fairfax Williamsburg—Bye the smell of tenderloins on the grill. It has been followed annually by a"big band"concert under the stars sponsored
Shellsburg @ Norway Watkins at Norway—5:00 p.m. by Fairfax State Savings Bank. The day ends with the Fireworks Spectacular,which is just that,spectacular.
Keystone @ Walford Waverly at Iowa City— 1:00 p-m.
Atkins Open Watford at Fairfax-- 1:00 p.m. The 2001 USA Day schedule is still in process,however here's the current update. The city of Fairfax will sponsor
Fan Appreciation Day one attraction. Radicom Speedway will return! Local Merchants will provide three attractions at the Kids Carnival.
THURDAY, JULY 5 Red Top at Vinton--- 1:00 p.m. The Fairfax Waterworks will sponsor a new attraction at the Kid's Carnival,"The Big Swing Ride". This attraction
is suitable for kid and kids at heart! The Cowboys will perform at 12:15 at the Star Bar.Fairfax State Savings Bank
Keystone Newhall will once again sponsor the"Concert Under The Stars"with the Vanguard Jazz Collective featuring Deb Schurer.
t [� SUNDAY JULY 15 POSITION DAY The Fairfax Variety Show returns at 3:00pm at the Legion Hall.Entrants may contact Maureen Smith at 846-2469.
Watford Van Horne One vs. Four Come-on and share your talent! The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary are on board providing
Urbana @ Fairfax Two vs. Three breakfast at the Legion from 7:00 to 11:00am and tenderloins during the concert next to the church between 5:30
Norway @ Blairstown Five vs. Eight and 7:30pm.
Atkins @ Shellsburg Six vs. Seven
Watkins Open Nine—Bye The complete schedule of events will be mailed to all box-holders in Fairfax, Walford,Norway and Amana next
week. A schedule will also appear in the Penny Saver on Wednesday,.lune 27�'.
LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES START AT 5:00 P.M. WITH SUNDAY, JULY 22
PONY LEAGUE GAME FOLLOWING There truly is something for all ages. With continuing support, sunshine and fun,Fairfax USA Day will continue
Norway—Bye
LEAUE TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD IN Red Top at Watkins---5:00 p.m. celebrating small town life in Iowa for years to come...
BLAIRSTOWN THE WEEK OF JULY 9 Fairfax at Waverly— 1:00 p.m.
Vinton at Williamsburg— 1:00 p.m.
Iowa City at Watford— 1:00 p.m. Submitted by: Patrick Slater,
Coordinator,Fairfax USA Day
SUNRAY JULY 29 POSITION DAY (Ideas,support, questions or concerns h. 846-2429 w. 846-2300)
Two at One
-= Four at Three PS: Softball/Baseball Update. Fairfax Little League will play on the South ball diamond vs. Watford at 9:30am.
Six at Five Fairfax Pony League will play on the main ball diamond at 1:00pm. Anyone interested in playing in the softball
avtournament should contact Marianne Wainwright at telephone: 846-2030 or 396-7877. The parade starts at 11:30
i Y a Eight at Seven
Nine—Bye sharp. Line up North of the tracks on Vanderbilt Street. Kids are looking for combines and over-alls all-over!
Shelly's Nair Salon
Shelly Alderson
641 Main Street
Fairfax, fAA 52228
Phone#319-846-2018
FAIRFAX TOWNSHIP Sarah H
ail,with their large family, settled at Sisley's Grove,
Fairfax township lies in the extreme southwest portion of Linn and in 1854 am
county. Prairie creek,at times an unruly stream,drains this James CIeghom, Sr.,with his two children and John and
part of the county. In the early day this portion of Linn county Agnes Anderson. James Cleghorn and Agnes Anderson were
had more or less timber,especially in what is known as Scotch brother and sister. Jimmies Cleghom,Jr.,is still living near
northeast of the town of Fairfax.This timber has for where they located and built their first home. Robert Brownhe
Grove,
e3'
the most part,been cut off. and family now reside where the Anderson home was built.
The first settles,as far as is known,who came to this part of This same year(1854)Joseph and Margaret Humphy and ,
the county were Robert and Jane Ure with their family of family carne and settled south of Prairie Creek,and in the k '
grown children,in the spring of 1841. The children were John, spring of 1855, James and John Mitchell with their wives and ;
Margaret,James, William,Robert,Walter, and David. The families, and later Walter Mitchell and John and Janes ~
family had emigrated from Scotland in 1838 and gone west, McGregor with their families of sons and daughters,and a few A
locating in Ohio for a short time,removing to Iowa territory in years later Moses Mitchell,all finding homes in and around t
search of land. They located in the northwestern part of the Scotch Grove.
township in the grove which has since been called"Scotch "The Ure family,thus re-inforced, soon after began an effort
Grove." to secure preaching at Scotch Grove. But who first proposed
The Ures wrote back to Scotland to their friends,and for many asking for preaching, or where the meeting was held,is not on UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SCOTCH GROVE
years emigrants came who located in and around Scotch record and can not be recalled,but a minute on the records of
Grove in Linn and Benton counties.Later came the McDowell the Cedar Rapids church,dated May 25, 1.856,reads thus:
family, the Listebargers,the McKinnon,the Mitchells, `The people of Scotch Grove presented a petition and were
Giddings, Knickerbockers,Flahertys,Ferriters,Henrys, granted one-fourth of the pastor's time.'But by whom this Our subject was educated in the public schools, and
Cahills, Hines,McFarlands,and many others. petition was presented is not recorded. Another record reads: remained at home until his father's death. Previous to his
A cemetery was established in Scotch Grove where a number At a meeting of the United Presbyterian church of Kingston, HON. JAMES URE mamage,he purchased the land which he now occupies,
of the early settlers are buried.The cemetery near Fairfax is held on Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock,July 6, 1858,the A Fairfax Pioneer a part of this being secured directly from the
now the one in use. following paper was adopted: Action of the United Government. His union with Miss Mary Kerr was
One of the first school teachers in the township was Presbyterian congregation of Kingston in relation to the JAMES URE,The history of this gentleman and the celebrated June 11, 185 7. This lady was a native of
Mrs.Keziah McDowell,who taught in a private house. The organization of a church at Scotch Grove,Linn County,Iowa. other members of the family of this name, is the history Pennsylvania,born in Mercer County, March 17, 1835.
first school building was erected in 1855 on the place where Resolved:that we approve of the organization with the
the Elm Grove school now stands.The first teacher who understanding that they continue in connection with us as the in common of the first settlers in Fairfax Township. She is the daughter of William and Mary A. (Randall)
taught in a school building was a same pastoral charge until otherwise ordered by the They were among the early pioneers, and shared with Kerr, of American ancestry and parentage. They .
Mr.Eckerman,who boarded around Presbytery.' But the name of the Presbytery is not mentioned. their companions the hardships and privations incident emigrated from Pennsylvania to Iowa, and their lives
The first reaping machine in this part of the county was The organization was granted and on the 12`h day of August, to the settlement of a new country. When the Ure family terminated in the Hawkeye State. Mrs. Ure remained
purchased by William Ure at Chicago in the summer of 1847, 1858,a meeting was held in the home of James and Mary Ure. first settled here their nearest neighbor was six miles with her parents until they carne to Iowa_ By her union
and was a hand-raking machine.Mr.Ure drove with an ox There were fifteen charter members,and the name given the away. The father and the grown sons secured a large with Mr. Ure seven child—, have been horn nr¢ rd
team to Chicago and returned with a machine in time for congregation was `Fairfm_x.' tract of land, which was an undulating prairie, consisting whom is deceased:W.K. married Miss Maud Black, and
cutting the grain that summer. After he got started all the There being no public building which could be used for of 1,800 acres, or nearly three whole sections. It was they reside in Chicago;Etta is the wife of Dr. E. J.Van
neighbors helped and the machine was run night and day until religious meetings,they were held in homes, most of the time
the season was over and the grain harvested. in the home of Miss Margaret Ure, within the limits of Fairfax Township, and they Meter, and they are residents of the village of Fairfax;
In May, 1858,the Presbyterian church was organized and "In May of 1858,the United Presbyterian church was formed established themselves upon it in the latter part of Walter E., Maggie, James S, and Fannie M. remain at
established in Scotch Grove. by the union of the Associate Presbyterians and Associate August, 1841. The redskins had not yet departed from home, assisting dutifully in the labors of the farm. The
Reform Presbyterian churches.In the fall of that same year, their original haunts, and wild game of all kinds was deceased was an infant of twelve days and unnamed.
"THE ORIGIN OF FAIRFAX U. P. CHURCH" fifteen devoted Christian citizens organized the new abundant_ James Ure was born probably in Perthshire, Mr. Ure settled upon his present homestead immediately
"The first settlers in this part of Linn county, Iowa, were congregation and called it the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, March 15, 1824, and was the third son of a after his marriage. He is now the proprietor of nearly 500
Robert and Jane Ure,who,with a family of grown children, Faux,Iowa. family of eight children, and the oldest of four brothers acres of land, most of which is improved and highly
came here in the spring or summer of 1841.The children were "It is interesting to note that while these fifteen early pioneers now living. The others are,William;Walter, a physician, cultivated.He is dealing quite extensively in fine stock,
John, Margaret,James, William,Jane,Robert,Walter,and were planning for the organization, Abraham Lincoln was unmarried and living in Allegheny, Pa.; D.M. Ure, D.D., and exhibits some fine specimens of high grade Short-
David-The familyhad emi ted from Scotland in 1838 and debating with Douglas the merits of the Dred Scott decision.
was Financial Agent and Treasurer of Monmouth horn cattle, Poland-China swine, Clydesdale and
spent the intervening years near Springfield, Ohio.But land These fifteen charter members were: College, at Monmouth, 111.;he is married, and has a American roadsters and trotters. Mr. Ure is held in high
was high in the old settlements and they came `west' where "Samuel Hall and wife, Sarah Hall. family. The parents and their children all emigrated to esteem by his community, and has been placed in some
they could.enter government land, settling,or at first camping, "Joseph Humphrey and wife,Margaret Humphrey. the United States, Making their first settlement in Clarke of the most important offices in the gift of his township.
on the same ground where this church is built. Log houses "Aleder Johnson and wife, Janet McKinnon Johnson.
were soon erected and some land entered and a few years later "James Mitchell and wife,Margaret McArthur Mitchell. County, Ohio. Subsequently they came to Linn County, He occupied the position of Post-master at what was
a brick house was built,the first in this part of the country. "John Mitchell and wife,Margaret Mitchell. Iowa, where they soon established for themselves a then called Fairfax Post-office,which was the first office
The brick was made by the boys and the entire house erected "William McKinnon and wife, Janet McKinnon. reputation of being honest, industrious people, and of the kind in the township, and located on the site of
without the assistance of any expert,the lime being hauled.all "James Ure and wife,Mary Ure,and transacting in an honorable manner all their business what is now the homestead of the family. He is
the way from.Muscatine. "Miss Margaret Ure. affairs. (A brief history of the parents is given in the Republican in politics, and votes conscientiously with
"The cheap land and plenty of timber attracted others,and in "Associated with these fifteen charter members in word and notice of Hon.William D. Ure,which appears in another his party as opportunity occurs.
the early fifties the McKinnon family came from Scotland and work were John McGregor and wife, Jane Robertson part of this volume.)
settled in Linn coup near Scotch Grove.In 1852 Samuel and McGregor,who later became members of the new
- county Reprinted from Portrait and Biographical Album of Linn County,Iowa 1887
orgranization. Reprinted from History of Linn County 1911.
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