County Seat Removals Stir County Debate and Foe Cedar Rapids
In Liin County supporters argue against moving the county seat to Cedar Rapids, claiming it would favor one town and burden others with higher taxes. The statewide note shows Cedar Rapids’ alleged selfishness while urging unity and rail plans are seen as political ploys to centralize power and finance.
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Obscure County Repair Expenditures Recap
The Observer reports crowdsourced figures showing 24 000 spent on county repairs in two years up to 1860. It lists 538 dollars 70 cents for lights and public building repairs, 1700 dollars four fifty for another year, totaling 2 248 22 for fuels lights and repairs over two years. It notes about 400 spent this year and mentions a fireproof roof and court room work. Col Coulter in the Auditor's office can confirm the figures.
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Contested County Seat Fight Prompts Petitions and Purported Signatures
Citizens debate moving Linn County seat from Marion to Cedar Rapids with petitions and accusations of forged signatures. Reports allege Cedar Rapids backers pledge county funds for a new building while critics warn of misrepresentations and costly public works.
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Taxpayers Read about Township Tax Comparisons
The piece reports that Rapids Township pays one quarter of the county taxes. Figures from the treasurer’s books show Rapids City and County Tax and Township figures, with Marion City and Township paying a similar share. The text notes Marion alone pays as much as Rapids.
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Removatists seek to convict county with affidavits
The text alleges Removatists plan to force county action using affidavits and to intimidate signers of a remonstrance by claiming forgery. It suggests many names on the petition are fake and that men will swear they did not sign while indicating forgery.
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Rates and notices amid historic Marion publication
The item notes advertising rates and payment terms for space in the Marion paper, with brief career mentions of William Ure of Fairfax. It recalls Ure as a former bridge commissioner and outlines county bridge construction under his tenure, including figures for 1868 and 1869.
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