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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
5
The Cascade Courier announces a two part weekly edition with one part published Wednesday and the other Saturday. The Democrat state convention call omits fusion and the money question, appealing to voters who favor economical and constitutional government.
The Vinton Eagle published a special Easter issue filled with illustrations of Vinton scenes. Subscribers appreciated the colorful celebration of the season and the issue’s festive presentation.
The Cuban assembly met last Tuesday and voted to dissolve and disband the army. The decisionClears a major hurdle to restoring peace on the island and likely shifts payroll responsibilities to allocate the three million dollars provided by Congress for Cuban soldiers.
The Republican state convention date was changed from August 9 to August 2 to avoid a clash with the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge meeting. Democrats had chosen August 2 but moved to August 16 for their convention.
Senator Gear told a Chicago newspaper last Tuesday that his friends did not enter any arrangements with Mr. Cummins’s friends to influence the Republican state convention. He asserted he hadn't received or accepted any proposition and did not authorize anyone to handle such an offer.
The Democratic governor vetoes a resolution thanking Nebraska soldiers in the Philippines. The House votes to override, but Senate votes fall short. The piece laments partisan strife and recalls Civil War copperheads as exampled by current rhetoric.
Cedar Rapids pastor Dr. W F Barclay disputes Dr. Cadman and liberal ministers arguing that if Jonah is questioned by a modern critic then the resurrection becomes doubtful. Barclay insists every Bible word is inerrant and infallible and that ministers should preach God's word not sow personal doubts.
Des Moines dispatch reports friends of Mr A B Cummins and Senator Gear agree to defer senatorial candidacy to the Republican state convention. The decision could please some candidates if the convention resolves the dispute, but risks binding legislative hopefuls to an early fate. Potential candidacy by several congressmen could form a scramble that complicates Cummins' position.
A column warns that plentiful capital and low rates tempt risky speculation, foreseeing market booms and crashes. It notes railroad and trust stocks doubled, overpriced trusts rising, and warns of collapses, urging prudent investing and debt restraint during boom times.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues state priorities should raise university entrance standards. It notes top medical schools require four years, while the state university offers only a three year program.
Col Dows of the Forty-ninth regiment telegraphed Cedar Rapids Republican that the unit had been ordered to the states and would be home before long.
Chicago voters revived Carter H. Harrison as mayor with 146 914 votes. Challenger Zina R. Carter received 107 304, and John P. Altgeld tallied 45 401.
Mr. G. W. Simpson, Diamond Creameries co owner, testified before the beef investigating committee last Saturday. He discussed a contract to supply live cattle to the army and recalled army experiences with refrigerated beef and talks with Egan about packers’ chemical preservation ideas.
Dawson City paper dated March 1 discusses a major dispute involving the gold commissioner. The issue lists advertisements from professionals, transport firms, hotels, and saloons and is published semi weekly with a $24 yearly subscription.
Farmer F Kromminga of Castle Grove reports four in ten seed kernels will not germinate and says neighbors share similar unreliability. He notes 95 percent of 1897 seed grew, and urges testing now to secure better seed. Smith sisters sold 35 hogs at 320 pounds each, Reichart Hull paid 380.46, top hog 560 pounds.
A long idle period ends as the Lorimer house in Dubuque is reopened. The report lists related local happenings including staff changes, fires, thefts, legal actions, and upcoming court cases across Cedar Rapids Dubuque Maquoketa and nearby towns.
The Cascade Pioneer notes Fair dates August 8 to 11 may extend the fair season. It suggests farmers face grain and crop concerns like oats and corn, with good current indications for a late season and other farming tasks ahead.
The county convention of the W C T U will meet at Onslow on Wednesday May 10. Full notice and program will appear in this and other county papers to welcome all interested attendees.
The Teachers' Institute in Wyoming opens with 175 students on day one under County Superintendent T. J. Cowan and instructors Dr. Emerson E. White Dr. Henry Sabin Miss Amanda Kidder. A lengthy enroll list follows for multiple towns including Monticello Martelle Center Junction Wyomina Anamosa Clarence Cascade Castle Grove S Grove Axganp Oxford Mills Canton Lisbon Mechanicsville Stone City and others with numerous enrollments across Iowa communities.
R H MacQuillen buys John Kurt 40 acres in Butterfield as land values rise. Matt Faber expands farming with about 4000 dollars in stock. Hugh Dixon buys Jerry Cullea farm in Washington township. Mrs Samuel Adamson travels to Monticello after her father is badly injured. Adam Sutherland, a Scotch Grove resident, dined in Cascade after moving from Jones county in 1837. City election passes quietly with one ticket. Devaney Flannigan and Escher elected aldermen. annexation propositions win by large margins.
J S Hall completed a hot water heating system in E M Loops new residence last Wednesday. The plant includes ten radiators a bathroom and water closet and Geo Ellsworth the steam fitter did excellent work making the project a credit to Hall. The Loop house is described as among the finest in the city.
The district court adjourned last Tuesday sine die with twenty one cases remaining on the civil calendar. About $1500 in fines followed convictions in the criminal docket and it is believed the entire amount will be realized.
The board of county supervisors conducts its weekly session in Anamosa this week, handling routine county governance matters and public business.
The Monticello council approves the grade book for streets and sewer layout to become the city grades. It also passes a resolution ordering a $400 transfer from the general fund to the waterworks fund to cover city debts. New councilmen take oath as J F Percina notes. The article ends with a Wyoming Journal stock market caution about inflated broker circulars.
Marrino in Rolle Iowa reports the wedding of Alyce Sherman to F P licker of Des Moines at the Rolfe Presbyterian church with Rev W R McCaslin officiating. The bride, longtime Monticello High School pupil and Langworthy resident, leaves after a seven year stay, joining Prof Elicker of Highland Park College in Des Moines. Guests included Jessie Loar of Colfax and Anna Blicker of Muscatine. The couple departed by train for Des Moines amid good wishes and a traditional shoe-toss.
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