Resolutions in Ithaca Honor Rev William Wisner D D
The First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca on April 10 1870 adopted resolutions bidding farewell to Rev William Wisner D D after thirty years as pastor and fifty years in Ithaca praising his service, revival efforts, and deep care for the community. The document notes his approaching departure for a distant home and expresses hopes for his strength and ongoing influence in guiding souls, with a framed copy to be given as a permanent record.
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New York
First Presbyterian Church
de. Wm. Wisner
Ithaca
N. Y
Far West
Theo. F. White
Brother White
Christ
Father Wisner
Msoner
Wareneas
William Wisner
Este
Wisner
First Presbyterian Church of
Tazopone
Warez
City Printing Bid Sparks Modest Pride in 1870
In Cedar Rapids the Signal notes the town Printer for 1870 with modest pride. The legislature fixes legal notice rates at one dollar per square for the first insertion and thirty cents for each follow up. The city council forms committees to seek bids for annual printing, with Brother Newman bidding thirty.
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Cedar Rapids
Bro. Newman
Signad Maowass
Chicago
Bro
Newman
Tres
Woodbine
City Printer Newman and the Newspaper Battle
A local quarrel over the position of City Printer features Newman winning a cheap contract, with his Cedar Rapids and Chicago ties likely to shape coverage. The piece parodies municipal politics, mocks advertising profits, and hints at forthcoming printed city proceedings with mixed concerns about integrity and influence.
Frantic railway incident ends with odd revelations
A chaotic scene near the railroad ends with a man found unconscious and nearly revived by camphor. Amid panic, a boisterous sequence unfolds including a hammer attack, a rescuer dragged by horses, a Bowie knife, and an officer's intervention. A mayoral interview reveals a $50 contribution to City Treasury, while a funny aside about Yankee paddlers and nuts megs closes this curious report.
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Artivida Amortis
Indy
Fort Laurangs
Morei
P. S
Lis
Fort. Laurance
Waters Power Company meeting on stock and dam plans
Citizens at City Hall discussed subscribing to Water Power Company stock and starting dam construction when 140000 dollars is subscribed. Reported subscriptions stood at 192200 dollars with assent needed from remaining subscribers. Dam design debated using magnesia limestone and crib dam options. Meeting adjourned to May 8 to hear subscription committee's report. Also notes Universalist Centenary meetings and fundraising progress for church and denomination.
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Bo Brown
R. H. Gilmore
W. B. Leach
Committee
Wapsie
Atune
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Fuisy
City Council Debates Police and Ordinance Actions
Report of committee on city marshal contract read and tabled. Aldermen amend to strike John Whiting. amended motion passes. Council forms committee of the whole on the street and alley ordinance. later reports back on third reading and final passage. Alderman Snouffer directs reporting official paper access. Petitions on sidewalks from Van Buren and Sugar streets referred to streets and alleys. Reconsideration of election of a special police granted. Notice of Linn County Sabbath School Association annual convention in Marion May 17–20, 1870 to send delegates.
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Baker
Snouter
John Whiting
B. CR
Snouffer
Hill
Snoifer
Dobbers
van Buren Street
Denis Gordon
Sugar Street
Wakansas
Beyer
Cedar Rapide
Iowa Avenue
Commercial St
Bever
Sud Boyer
Gard
Denlinger
Robins
Counsil
W. 5
Leach
W. JB. Stewaer
Linn County Sabbath School . Association
Marion
Linn County
Geo. W. Holmes
Bell
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Des Moines
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Owl City
Sala
United States
Connois No Chambel
Honor the Mayer
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Canada
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Pace
M. Jd. Bourne
PEI Bunts Jet
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Ila
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Tony Wing
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Bird
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Lear
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Hooper
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Washlegion St
Tagis
Tuan
T. Z. Cook
Wlctro
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Thos. Z. Cooks
Crockery
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American House
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