June 1901 Session of the Board of Supervisors
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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
4
Board of Supervisors Meeting in Kucee County Iowa
On Monday June 8 1901 the Board of Supervisors of Kucee County Iowa met with G W Larimer T S Crogi and J W Kent present. The session covered assessments and preparation for property equalization and the meeting adjourned to 8 am June 4 1901. G W Lamimer chairman and J O Becker auditor certified the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Kucee County
Iowa
G. W. Larimer
T. S Crogi
J. W. Kent
G. W. Lamimer
S. Attest
J. O. Becker
Lucas County Board Acts To Guard Court House Park
The Lucas County Board of Supervisors in 1901 authorized the janitor to warn trespassers at Court House Park and arrest violators, with Constable William Adams of Chariton township to aid protection. They also examined Treasurer and Auditor accounts and adjourned to 8 a m June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Lucas County
Iowa
Court House Park
Willia Adams
Chariton Township
G. W. Larimer
Equalization of assessments across townships in Benton county
On Wednesday June 5 1901 the board approved fourteenth order tolling township land and cow valuations. Lands in Benton Cedar English Jackson Liberty Lincoln Ottercreek Canton Warren Whitebreast towns saw percentage changes from five to twenty five per cent. Cows in Russell Whitebreast Jackson Lucas Derby Lincoln townships adjusted by up to twenty per cent. Bridge petition in Union township referred to Supervisor Kent. Adjournment set for 8 am June 6 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Cedar Township
English Township
Jackson Township
Liberty Township
Lincoln Township
Ottercreek Township
Caaton Township
Warren Township
Whitebreast Township
Town of
Russell
Lucas
Derby
L. R. Christy
Union Township
Kent
G. W. Larimer
J. O. Becker
Adams Express Coc. B
Chariton, Des M
Chariton City
Adams Express CO
White
Victory
Chariton Township
Fairview
Fe Ae
Grove
Wartee
Chincapin
Jack
Spring Ain Distrt
Whitebreast
Fourth Day Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors 1901
The June 6 1901 board meeting notes minutes approved demonstrations on destruction of battota voting in 1900, resignations and petitions on highways bridges and tax refunds, charity tax cancellations, and various adjournment and expenditure items with several petitions referred to supervisors for action.
Fifth Day Proceedings Describe Liquor Sellers Listed
On Friday June 7th 1901 the sixth reading approved a list compiled by 8S. B. Swift assessor of Chariton Iowa. The document names persons engaged in selling intoxicating liquors at specific premises within Lucas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Swift
Chariton
Lucas County
Iowa
Property additions and tax levy approved for Chariton Iowa
Lucas County Board of Supervisors approves C and B addition property descriptions in Chariton with occupant owners and assigns liquor tax of 150 dollars per property from June to September 1901. June meeting notes record sixteenth day, June 8 1901, including school fund grant for S B Swift and audit exhibits confirming accounts and balances as of June 5 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Depeen
Daniel Ferry
Chariton
Jessie B. Wood
Jessse W. Wood
Catherine Leonard
Mary A. Crapey
Fred Dunafee
D. Sheffel
Board of Supervisors
Lucas County
Iowa
S. B. Swift
Petition to cancel tax of 1900 on Lucas homestead granted
In a notice referencing Nancy J. Srott the petition to cancel the 1900 tax on a Lucas homestead was granted. The matter is pending examination of claims with adjournment ordered until 8:00 a.m. Saturday June 8, 1901. G Larimer, Chairman J O Becker, Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Crosier
Nancy J.srott
Lucas
G . Larimer
Adams Express Assessment Listed for Lucas County 1901
The statement shows the Adams Express Company mileage in Lucas County Iowa for 1901 and the assessed value per mile as set by the Iowa executive council. It itemizes length and value by townships and school districts and notes compliance with Chapter 45 of the 28th General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express
Adams Express Company
Lucas County
Iowa
Executive Council
State of
General Assembly of
Chariton Des Moines and Southern By School Districts
Certification says the foregoing statement is correct as shown by the Adams Express certificate and the assessment by the executive council on Wo 2 ate Las Te 10 tos OMCce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Des Moines & Southern
Executive Council
Ate
Petition to correct 1900 assessment carried to September session
Board finished examination of claims and general business. It is ordered that all claims presented at this session marked allowed are audited as indicated on Supervisors Docket Number five. County Auditor authorized to issue warrants from the funds in payment of all claims marked allowed. Adjournment ordered. G. W. Larimer, Chairman. J. O. Becker,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Mfg. Co
Ammonia Fertilizer Devastates Flower Bed
A neighbor fertilized a flower bed with henhouse sweepings, causing flowers to die from ammonia poisoning. The excessive fertilizer burned the blooms, showing that a small amount can cause great damage.
Orchard tree repair tip saves crotched fruit tree
If a crotched fruit tree in the orchard shows signs of splitting, it can be saved by boring a hole at the base of the crotch and clamping with a half inch bolt. Do not wait for the split to occur before taking this precaution.
Corn Field Work Preview For Spring Planting
The author describes the hard work of preparing corn fields for next season and expresses a wish to know what farm task could be more unpleasant than cultivating a field thick with old corn stalks.
Practical counsel on stock keeping and temperament
The author argues men succeed with livestock they prefer, warning against keeping sheep, horses, or cows if they dislike them. They add that hot tempered individuals should avoid stock work and instead focus on hay, wood, and potato digging as suitable tasks.
Jackass bill puzzles Treasury vault in Chicago find
The Irish World reports a Chicago bank clerk uncovered a hidden jackass image on a $10 bill. An English engraver in the bureau of engraving allegedly boasted of a revenge scheme that turned the eagle into a jackass when viewed upside down. The discovery caused department consternation and a discreet decision to leave the image unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Treasury
Bureau of Engraving
Washington
J. W. Lyons
Register of the Treasury
Hillis H. Roberts
United States
Eagle
Jackass
Republican Party
The Cocaine Habit and Its Dangers
An aging New York World editorial notes two recent statements on cocaine use. It covers cocaine as a spinal anesthetic with high fatality rates and cites Dr. Thomas D. Crothers labeling cocainism a growing vice alongside morphinism. It warns of cheap street availability and the ruinous costs to health and mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Crothers
New York School of Clinical Medicine
New York City
South
West
Crothers
New York World
Where Women Abound and the Chamberlain Plan
The St Louis Post-Dispatch notes Joseph Chamberlain warns of a gender imbalance in Britain and advocates shipping women abroad to prevent a supposed danger from unpaired women. It argues Britain faces ongoing wars and that removing the temptation is prudent before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Great Britain
England
Chamberlain
Louis Post-Dispatch
Curious Book by A R Dunton Rare. Maine Laws Destroy It
A long Maine note discusses the rarity of A R Dunton's "An Innocent Man In a Felon's Cell" and efforts to destroy copies. It recounts how Dunton testified on handwriting, the Hicks case, and how conspirators sought to ruin the book. references to Maine state politics and a Boston Advertiser letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Dunton
Belfast
Maine
State Library
Nathan Hicks
Dunton
Hicks
Waldo County
Lewiston
Boston Advertiser
Science In Building Bridges
The piece discusses bridge engineering as an ancient art with evolving modern methods. It notes the first metal truss bridge, a milestone in construction, erected around 1840, marking a shift to contemporary techniques. It references the global development of major bridges.
The Minister's Twins
The journal notes the Murray twins Arthur and Reese, sons of a Reverend, sharing a witty moment at dinner. Arthur laughs and drops his coffee, then quips he has the dropey while his brother teases him about palsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Reese Murray
Baltimore Sun
Silent Work of God Amid Time’s Turmoil
A late utterance attributed to Dr. Furness describes God quietly at work in the world he made, contrasting the devil’s noisy alarms with the divine unseen labor that proceeds without our notice. The remark comes as parting words to a troubled friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Furness
Hunger as a Timepiece in a London Trial
In Harria versus Newman, Judge Lumley Smith questions counsel R. J. Drake about pacing a closing speech. The judge suggests luncheon influenced timing, offering ten to fifteen minutes. Drake agrees on twenty, the jury and judge settle on ten, and Drake finishes within the constraint. The jury awards plaintiff after four minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumley Smith
K. C
R. J. Drake
Harria
Newman
Mr. Drake
Drake
London
Telegraph
Army promotions and retirements outlined for 1902
Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles will stay active until age 64 delaying Brooke and Otis from becoming lieutenant general. Brigadier General B F Wade will be promoted to general on March 25 1902 after Otis retires. General William Ludlow to major general on Wheaton retirement July 15 1902 and J OC Bates to brigadier general on Brooke retirement July 21 1902 per Argo nat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
Army
Miles
Brooke
General Otis
B. F. Wade
Chaffee
Young
Arthur
Wheaton
Otis
William Ludlow
J. OC. Bates
Argonaut
Unsophisticated Minister Seeks Speak Easy Guidance
A rural Pennsylvania minister recently ordained wrote to a Philadelphia theology professor asking for a speaking course. He notes he is a poor speaker and seeks guidance, while the professor gently explains that a speak easy is in fact an unlicensed drinking venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Why Bother About Marat
A brief snippet from Kanes City questions the value of arguing over Martian beings when half the world remains ignorant of how the other half lives. The writer signals skepticism about studying alien life while earthly disparities persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Globe
Kanens City
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