Fayette County Treasurers and R ecorders In Nineteenth Century
A compact history of Fayette County officials from 1840s to 1860s detailing treasurers and recorders, notable figures such as Lavy Conkey, P. L. Hinkley, J. Conkey, F. G. Walbridge, H. B. Fox, G. Stewart, Y. Walden, and J. S. Wright. It notes their upright conduct, business focus, and public trust, with brief biographical highlights and an outline of office turnover and embezzlement safeguards.
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Tréaniirer
Eatty
Ki Hiya
Alon
Mac. Lavy
Byam
Upper Jawa University
Towa Tamperaice Regiment
Annsy
Marion
Linn County
Fort Dodge
Rochwater New York
Rochdatar
P. L. Hinkley
Hinkley
Ohio
Johinicy
Trenanrer
Dunkey
Lit
West Ailah
Ayrinsce
New York
Union
Conkey
United Brothers Church
Silan Wright
Wimeelf
P. GL. Hik- Joy
B.F. Gonkey
Fogad
Jacob Conkey
Fayette County
F. G. Walbridge
E.R. White
White
Walbridge
Kunane City
H. B. Fox
James Stewart
Vyntty County
Amnmosa
Stewart
Tessor
Whitmora
Madison County
Renee
Y. Wlatinis
Uni
Hone
Rapublicans
Garyenter
Polla
Duals
Honelgetad
Juulaon Wan Iaanat
Alice
James
Wright
Verioat
Tal
Olive
West Union
J. W. Guinn
Hedin
Ginn
Lees
Treuaurer
Lacy
Datihion
Hawkeye Votes for Incorporation After Tight Race
In Hawkeye the town voted 62 to 42 in a close tally to incorporate for the third time in six months. Anti incorporation posters appeared early, but the pro incorporation side won by a single vote, ending weeks of drama and anticipation among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nawkaye
Douglass
Scotland
Hawkeye
Man Wins $1500 Damages In Railroad Collision Case
A lawsuit in Fay County district court over injuries to Chie Thanautt near the O G W rail occurred when Mr Thinson drove and a passing engine frightened the team, tossing the buggy. The jury awarded $1500 to Mr Manson. the railway company appealed, and the highest state court affirmed the district court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatwon Auguin
Chicago Bt. Pyat & Kineas City Railway
Chie
Thanautt
O. G. W. Rail
Oulwein
Thinson
Faytty County
Manson
Broughe
The Serpent BUN After Eve Old Story Retold In Court
Fragmentary report describes a crime narrative involving a woman who killed a child with medical help delayed by secrecy. The man involved was arrested, bonded at seven hundred fifty dollars, and released, with the piece noting public cost and accountability questions for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawis
Hat Hailo Giveda
Calla
Sune
Brush Creek Vote Conveys Town Name Debate
A community letters piece argues against renaming Brush Creek Arlington amid a town history. Writers contend the current name honors local memory and identity, praising residents as honest and energetic while resisting a change they view as unnecessary and harmful to communal pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Brush Creek
Fishing ban enforced in Iowa spawning season
Iowa imposes a fishing prohibition from April 6 to May 15 to protect spawning fish. Fish Commissioner Delavan reports violators statewide, warning of prosecution and fines. A Cherokee incident fined $226 total highlights enforcement, with two repeat offenders tracked to the Little Sioux region. Only hook and line gear may be used during allowed periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Vunelhating the School Room and Educational Reform
Dr Shaw, a prominent pedagogue, urges better schoolroom design and ventilation. He calls for fifteen square feet of floor space per pupil and 200 cubic feet of air per minute per person, favoring the French system of seating and lighting. Comparison data from Boston, Chicago, Washington, and New York highlight overcrowding and poor light, stressing the need for standardized standards in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Association For Improving Public Schools
Roma
Boston
Chicago
Washington
New York
Scientific American
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Dresa Sen Ahirting
Windeor Resille’s
Hamilton
Silveretts
Granada
Ahoom
S. Schappy
Benson Bros
West Elgin
Dow
L. Thoma
Maar
Hans Keiser
Lloyd
Europe
Presburghaus
Elgin
ASE Welbe
Piper Heidsieck Sleug Tobacco
American Tobacco Co
Thale
Thalr
Panohed
the Serpent Bun
Eve
Tallegal
Swenty
Jefferson
Mike
Howe
Woet Union
Deenruly
Jourial
Rn Pujica
Gudne
Andane Sabin
Des Moines Papiix
Subig
Supreme Court
Clinton County District Court
Wi. Dryor
Verona
Elkndar Regiater
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