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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
6
Des Moines reports that Iowa is poised for major agricultural and economic prominence as it leads the nation in prosperity. The piece highlights favorable climate, rich soil from glacial deposits, and strategic location near world markets, predicting Iowa will spearhead future commercial and social activity.
Sensational disclosures reveal a local gang aimed at victimizing young women through sham marriages. Two girls, each seeking public-record evidence of their unions, found no marriage licenses or certificates and obtained advice uncovering proof of the fake ceremonies.
William Otte was found not guilty of assault on Mrs Ellen Foster after a day spent securing a jury. A special venue of thirty five new jurors was ordered and the jury deliberated about an hour before returning the verdict in favor of the defendant, a wealthy local farmer.
Three burglars threw bricks through the plate glass window of Josephs Sons Jewelry Store in Waterloo and took a handful of diamonds worth 400 dollars. Police arrived after the crash and a running revolver battle ensued before the robbers fled with their loot.
Grinnell College has awarded a contract for two additional dormitory buildings to be completed before September. The project, costing over $80,000, will expand dormitory privileges to more than 300 college women.
Mason City resident Ross Johnson admits four train wrecks by opening a switch on Rock Island lines. He previously served as a section foreman in the area.
An attempted bank robbery occurred Friday night at the Commercial National Bank in Charles City. The intruders entered via the basement but fled when confronted by the watchman.
Frank Mulvaney and E M Flaherty, two local young men, bought a 280 acre farm four miles west of the city for a total of 42000 dollars. The deal marks a significant rural investment by young residents.
J. W. Russell aged 60 president of the First National Bank of Adel and head of the Russell Loan and Title Company died at the Iowa Sanitarium in Nevada after a three month illness.
The Woman's Civic League of Bedford partners with the city health department to organize a Clean Up Day during the first week of May.
A severe midweek blaze at Blairstown destroyed a grain elevator with an estimated loss of 4,500 dollars. Some grain and coal also burned in the fire.
John Dobell, mayor for two years, may serve two more as C H Grover roadmaster of Rock Island refuses to take office triggering a leadership dispute.
Fraser Iowa challenges Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern power plant tax status. Town argues plant should be taxed locally as railroad property. the company contends taxation lies with the state executive council. Cases have moved through assessor and district court and await board of review action. Judge McCall to preside next term.
Eight men jailed in Missouri Valley for failing to leave town after release. They refused to depart until offered food. They attacked an officer, one man took the gun, and demanded sustenance. The mayor and police chief escorted them to a restaurant, provided hot coffee and sandwiches, and the group then headed toward Council Bluffs.
The new Ottumwa city administration orders the police to wage war on bootleggers and vice with backing from city leaders. One bootlegger was fined 100 dollars plus costs in police court and appealed to the district court.
Mason City, George Sharon, and Earl Welsh were taken to Fort Dodge for federal arraignment on charges they secured drugs by mail from Cedar Rapids and sold them. The defendants face federal drug law violations and must disclose what they know.
Mason City reports the cornerstone of St Joseph's hospital laid without public exercises due to Dean Carolan’s illness. Rev Father Dougherty led the services in the presence of visiting clergy and the hospital board.
Tim Taylor a pioneer cigar merchant and traveling salesman and a prominent lodge man drowned in the Mississippi River at Dubuque He stood on a barge when he was seized with apoplexy and fell into the water
D. H. Naylor Jr of Minneapolis and R. A. Hall of Cedar Rapids have secured an option on the Brittain & Co pork packing plant in Marshalltown Iowa, signaling a possible reorganization of the local packing business.
James Blezek a farmer living five miles north of Tama was fatally injured when the team he drove ran away after a wagon struck a rut he was thrown from the wagon and died from the injuries.
Tama D. O. Wilson a 16 year old of Marshalltown attempted to alight from a C. N. W. freight train struck a signal post and was thrown under a wheel resulting in both legs being cut off below the knees.
Mayor Jack Bruce says the lid is on and will stay in Perry. His campaign focused on a dry platform and he aims to drive bootleggers out of the city.
Ross B. Johnson section foreman confessed to throwing the switch derailing a Rock Island train. He was adjudged insane and sent to Cherokee for confinement.
The trial of Francis Dunn for killing his stepfather began in Atlantic and is expected to take some time. Dunn faces a murder charge as proceedings commence in the case with potential lengthy testimony and deliberations ahead.
Owen Ball, linked as an accomplice to Frank Shercliff in a noted diamond heist, was found not guilty of burglary. Items stolen from G. S. Ringland’s home were found in Ball’s room last December. He remains indicted on two robbery charges.
Jonathan Wax aged 103, a prominent centenarian from Shenandoah Iowa, died at Uniontown Kansas. The body will be brought to Shenandoah for burial.
A second body was recovered at the same location on the Mississippi River where Peter G. Goode of Davenport was found recently. The deceased is described as a well dressed, young man.
Walter Smith, a young man, was lodged in Wapelto county jail after a hounding chase. He is charged with willful incendiarism for firing an unoccupied house in Fox township.
The Iowa senate rejected the state government reorganization plan from the retrenchment committee and postponed it for two years. Senators Allen and Francis attempted to save it but were outvoted as the chamber also killed the chiropractors bill and advanced other measures including game law changes and a city manager bill.
The special house telephone committee reported indefinite postponement for a bill granting indeterminate franchises and limiting competition for Iowa telephone companies. A minority report favored the Crist bill to allow joint service via the railroad commission, which the committee rejected. The report signals defeat for the Crist and Jones companion measures while exonerating State Printer Henderson and State Binder Jamieson and recommending their reappointment.
A legislative committee on retrenchment and reform reported in the senate that planned reforms will save the state over 100000. Major gains include changes in the power plant system and printing and binding operations. The panel notes reductions in state expenses, new auto plate procedures, and staff cuts at various offices.
Council Bluffs Henry Netsch a Logan area farmer acted on a hunch after selling cattle in South Omaha. He tucked about $3000 outside his pocket and bought a train draft, then was robbed of the money on a Northwestern train.
The combined membership of four Protestant churches in Clearfield surpasses 700, while the town population is 649. Sunday School attendance on April 11 reached 68 percent of residents.
In Iowa eighty three towns have tested oil to dustproof streets with mixed results. Humboldt joins the list studying the oiling process and contemplates trying Whelihood as a potential option for street treatment.
Thomas Cannon sold a 120 acre farm two miles south of Duncombe to James Fitzgerald of Duncombe for 226 dollars per acre. The transaction valued the property at about 27,120 dollars.
Coroner's jury returns an open verdict after conflicting testimony on the death of Mrs. Nellie Schaeffler. She was found with carbolic acid burns on her body, and no clear cause of death is established.
The Clinton Saddlery Company received a second war order for harness and saddles, bringing combined orders to $400,000. The first order has just been completed.
Federal Judge Reed sentenced the Burns gang of car thieves in Cedar Rapids. Prison terms ranged from three months to ten years for the members facing punishment.
Construction of the electric light plant proceeds with large engines running on a crude coal oil. The project in Clearfield will generate power once completed.
Garden tips urge burning ripe weed seeds pruning roses and rambler care. Keep soil rich but not too rich and mulch during drought. Rooting ivy geraniums gear, seed saving tips, insect control, and perennials planting advised.
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