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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
6
Dr. Talmage denounces parental heedlessness and worldly ambition as sacrificing American children. He argues Jephthah’s vow and its daughter’s sacrifice mirror modern education pressures, harsh discipline, and social expectations that rob youth of health, joy, and faith. He calls for divine guidance to protect children and curb harmful social practices.
William Snelson an artist from St. Louis shot himself after a chase by authorities near Lehigh Iowa. He had wintered on Frank Beightol’s farm and had pursued Mae Beebe a 16 year old girl he had shown unwanted attentions to. Beebe escaped unharmed as Snelson shot himself when officers approached.
Os car Nellis, arrested weeks earlier in South Dakota for the Schultz family slaying in Cherokee County on August 16, 1893, was discharged by Justice O'Donnell and a magistrate due to lack of evidence, leaving the mystery unresolved.
S Benedict aged 85 died in Sioux City. During the Civil War he oversaw consular correspondence for Secretary Seward and was with him at his death. He served as harbor master of New York, on the staffs of three New York governors, and on the original board and as vice president of New York Life Insurance Company.
The state bureau issues the first crop report of the season noting a three week delay from the ten year average. Frost lingers and fields are too wet for work with no life in winter wheat. Late sown wheat likely killed while early-sown fields show material damage.
Col Avery D Clark shot himself in Town Falls dying instantly. Flo, once a local resident and former newspaper worker, had recent ties to mining in the Black Hills. Financial reverses are given as the motive for the act.
The motion for a new trial in the case of J. H W. Maston of Decorah on fraudulent banking charges was submitted without argument and overruled by Judge Jobson. Easton received a five year penitentiary sentence but remains free on an appeal bond of $10,000.
Miss Florence Cruzen 25 hanged herself at her father's Creston home after love disappointment. Mrs RE A Hedges of Carbon, a hospital patient in Creston, despondent over illness, killed herself by hanging in a bathroom.
A gang robbed J. J. Trwins store at Milo and were cornered at Somerset by Deputy Sheriff Ball and two assistants. When ordered to surrender the robbers fired, wounding Dell, and then escaped.
A roundup of Iowa items notes deaths of Charles Brunson and Thomas Hardie, court actions and elections, a new courthouse plan in Webster County, and routine receipts like county apportionments and cattle sales. Also reports on military veterans, railway extensions, a Milwaukee marriage, a burned livery barn, and a forged check arrest in Burlington.
The seventh annual convention of the State Federation of Labor will meet in Labor hall Ottumwa starting 10 30 a m Tuesday May 16 and run until business is finished Delegates: trades and labor assemblies three each union one per 100 members plus one more per 100 or fraction thereof not less than 50 Unions urged to attend hotel rates 150 per day meals included Notify J Byrne president 604 West Second Ottumwa of delegate seating and dues charged to secretary treasurer upon seating delegates
The state supreme court holds that an identifying ballot mark must show deliberate identification to invalidate a ballot. A Cedar county case on a sheriff contest shows outcomes vary by individual ballot facts. The decision affirms the district court and jury should evaluate each ballot. no general rule overturns records.
Veterans at the Town soldiers' home in Marshalltown urge direct disbursement of the $100 state payment per inmate to veterans in installments so they may live with families. A Marshalltown organization and G A R partners plan to lobby Congress and gain backing at the June state encampment and national meeting.
A rough description outlines a neat attractive residence to be erected for $1700. The design includes nine rooms: a Varley room 12 by 16 feet, a sitting room 10 by 9 feet, a dining room 10 by 9 feet, a kitchen 8 by 9 feet, and five second-floor rooms with indicated sizes.
Detailed specifications for a two story residence by GEO. A. W. KINZ including veranda dimensions 8 by 20 feet bay windows arch openings sliding doors and connecting rooms. Interior finishes plasterwork paint colors gas piping iron gutters and cedar shingles with a 2 by 4 inch stud frame 10 inch foundation rubble wall and 20 foot lot suitability.
The Iowa Supreme Court upholded a ruling finding M Snyder president of the First National Bank of Grinnell guilty of maintaining a liquor nuisance. Liquor parcels were shipped to Grinnell via express with sight drafts and bills of lading issued. Snyder did not handle liquor directly but directed the scheme.
Lemars voters faced turmoil after Dr. Marie Breen was appointed health officer. The state board official stated no sex distinction in the statute, qualifying Breen as the competent physician. She is now the first and only woman in the state to hold the post.
The regiment band organized at Keokuk is ready for business after signing muster rolls requesting uniforms and reporting to the adjutant general. Officers elected include Gus Keller president Hd Vinnon vice president George W Rutledge manager Robert L Slaney secretary Fred Wittich treasurer. Wittich and Kellmer named principal musicians by Bandmaster. The men were sworn in by Col. Caughlan. The unit now numbers 30 men.
President T P Gere announces the eastern flotation of 12 million dollars in bonds to build the line from St Louis to Sioux City with an expected spring start. Directors conclude a two flags conference in Des Moines with town representatives on right of way and terminal matters.
A consulting engineer explains watt hours as energy from one watt consumed for one hour. He links watts to horsepower, defines wafer terms, and shows practical examples like a 16 candle-power lamp lifting height. Sunlight boosts health via chemical action. sunlight exposure affects disease and health resort value.
The piece surveys historic names for Ireland from Ptolemy’s Scotia to Hibernia in Caesar and Tacitus, noting variants such as Irenae Irene Irinus and Erin, and discusses the native Ir Bri origins and the debated era when Ireland’s current name became common.
An immense timber cradle built in Seattle over the past three months had its final section launched on March 20. It is intended to receive the first cargo in a few days and is expected to hold about 3,000,000 feet of lumber. Many lumber ship pers fear it may never reach San Francisco.
Physicians who performed a autopsy on Louis Bremer of San Francisco Cal found a needle three quarters of an inch long embedded in his heart as the cause of death listed as pleurisy. The needle had been in the heart for some time with no signs of immediate adverse effects.
Boston has started new rubbish utilization works. The city saves by paying 5 500 dollars annually for disposal.
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