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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1879
Page
3
A July 5 1879 column derides a township Democratic convention at Willow Pisin school house. It mocks the delegates debate over who attends the county convention and blasts the locked building scene leaving a diseased dog to die inside. It urges holding future meetings in barns to avoid disgracing schoolhouses.
A severe storm struck the northwest on the eve of the 2d causing widespread damage. In Elkhorn Dakota several dwellings barns and fences were ruined. In LeMars Plymouth County two young men named Cass were killed in a collapsed barn. St Paul Minnesota reported record rainfall and infrastructure damage. In Wassa Goodhime County seven killed and thirty injured by lightning and debris. Redwing damages placed at $100,000 with widespread southern state destruction.
The Central Iowa Agricultural Association announces a district fair to begin September 7 and run one week with seven thousand dollars in premiums. Directors pledge liberal prizes for agriculture, manufacturing and arts with five department divisions and a major emphasis on keeping profits local to Linn County.
The Fourth of July gathering at Dell Smith’s residence in Fairview featured croquet and glass-ball shooting with skilled displays. Tables were laid with baskets of food as attendees socialized, the event focused on a communal celebration by neighbors and visitors.
Observers note a pleasant gathering with friends Mr. and Mrs. Sraith, who instinctively adapt to guests. A gunner narrowly avoids mishap while striving to mimic a Bogardus pose, and the scene closes without serious incident. Editorial notes discuss inventions, demographics, and amusing curiosities.
Article discusses reforms by the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York aimed at improving life insurance contracts. It outlines features: incontestable after three years, definite surrender values for ordinary and Tontine policies, clear provisions, and extension of new terms to existing policies after three years.
Real estate transfers recorded for the week ending Tuesday July 1879 include Morford to Crooke on lot 24 block 82 and 5 acres valued at 150 dollars, Crooke to Hoover on same tract with 200 dollars, Gibson to Linebeck on lots 24 82 5 and 30 acres for 180, Oakley to Noble on 40 acres for 512.49, Bradley to Bradley for several parcels including sw ne 22 84 8 and other out lots totaling 2965.5 dollars.
A fragmented list of real estate transactions details transfers between individuals and entities in Iowa towns including Marion and Center Point. Names such as Luke Fish Mathew H Trips Jos Patterson Sophrani J Jardell Rufus Hutchins Colby Hutchins Dennis Gordon James Flynn W W Hollenbeck Agnes Quinn and others appear with parcels, blocks, and monetary values ranging from 50 to 1,275 dollars plus tax deed references.
District of Tow a notices creditors and claimants in the bankruptcy of FM. Parvin and HM Parvin Swarts. Court orders inventory and filing at the federal district office. Also notice appoints executors Siendas of Linn County, names Ant she undersigned as executors and urges debts and claims to be presented for final settlement in the circuit court.
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