Northeastern Iowa Notes From A Turbulent Era
A garbled Northeastern Iowa column reports on local residents moving to McGregor due to a carpenter orchestra, a tale of romance interrupted by mischief, and a string of oblique notes about Mrs Bishop praising the New Hampton Tribune. It also covers a Webster City boy's eye injury from an exploding powder incident, electricity thawing frozen pipes, and a scuffle over the McGregor Heights appeal described as an “elephant” in the room. Police raid near the Great Western depot leads to Waterstreet’s arrest and bond issues as the case awaits grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nols. Burdick
Postville Review
Bishop
New Hampton Tribune
Fayette County Union
Favrusry
T. RR. Stam
McGregor Heights
Monona
McGregor
Wny
Gelwein Journal
Culver
Hovthings
Roy
Great Western
Chas
Waterstreet
Juch Prity
Man Roberts Three Wives Sparks Pro Polygamy Debate
The Oelwein Register reports a petition in the city urging Congress to allow Robert Roberts Utah to hold office and to oppose polygamy bans. It defends Brigham Young era leaders and argues free thought in religion, praising Roberts as capable and educated and criticizing critics who lack qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein Register
Séth Congress
Hobert
Er Ahl
United States
Utal-bavé
Congressman Roberts
Utah
Congress
Roberts
Gear Should Be Re elected toowa Senator Opinion piece
A political column argues against John Gear's successor role in Iowa Senate race. It accuses rivals of ambition and calls Gear honest but aging while warning against Monopolists and corruptionists in the party. It condemns those eager to replace him with a dishonorable figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heino Tool
Matt Quay
Mark Hannah
John H. Car
Towa
Gear
Hin
Piro
Morrill
Senate
Atus Ench
Mark Banna
Steve Elkins
Chancy Depew
Ag Hia
U. S. Senate
Republican Party
Travel Sale Tickets on B C R A N Ry Dates
The notice lists round up ticket sale dates January 17 February 7 21 and March 7 21 with a 21 day validity at one half fare plus two dollars to many points on this line including Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly and various Northern Western and Southern cities. For more info contact B C R A N agents Cedar Rapids Iowa J Monon G P T Cedar Rapids. Harning Notice: Ely Randall not responsible for debts after date and has left home February 15 1899 Mary Randall Elgin Iowa February 23 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Shell Rock
Abbott Crossing
Waverly
J. Monon
G, P
Cedar Rapids
Iorgn
Harning
Ely Randall
Mary Randall
Elgin
Bring In the Kegs and Gases
Groage Hellen of Elgin asks for return of all empty beer cases and kegs from his saloon business to save on disposal costs. He notes the closure of his Elgin establishment and urges owners to return the inventory promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Groage Hellen
Elgin, Lown
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J. Stoehrr
Elgin, Iowa
Lehman's. Hardware
Agency For the Wood
Ellwood
Memney Card
Lehman’s Hardware
Uemman's Hardware
Eigin, Tows
Iowa
Oalwain
Nels
Admiral Dewey
Walter Carpenter
A. Staples
R. Bills
Fred Phippen
Carpenter
Maynard
Osi Wein Régister
Mr. Little
Litte
Short
Long
Little
Litle
Harry Burton
Bucten
Webster City
Stearns
Harry
Man Roberts
Garepus
Stcehr’s
Capper & Shaffer
Perc
Ent
Diehl Bros.’ Abstract Co
West Union
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