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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
4
Monticello Iowa council meeting August 3 hears monthly treasurer report showing 10124.09 on hand and auditors authorize payments for general, water, sewer, grading and other funds. They adopt paving certificates, street tax, and bond plans, set sidewalk ordinance on South Cedar, and appoint Michael Ferring deputy marshal after bond approval.
City council delayed the paving project for South Cedar street from lot 109 Warvel addition to the corporation limits, rescheduled to August 6 1914 after a motion for further consideration. The water committee was tasked to relocate a drinking fountain to Maple and First streets and install another at the post office corner. adjournment set for 8 o'clock p.m.
An ordinance repeals a provision of section 445 regulating picture shows and machine booths and replaces it to allow operation by hand or electric motor. The measure becomes effective upon publication. Attested by the city clerk and mayor on August 38 1914.
The public library added diverse new titles including The Last Shot by Palmer, Sweetapple Cove by Schaik, Professor and The Petticoat by Johnson, Fortunate Youth by Locke, Penrod by Tarkington, Overland Red, Sick-a-Bed-Lady by Abbott, Dark Ages by Omar, History of Germany by Menzel, History of Art by Luebke, How to Advertise a Retail Store by Edgar, Guns of Bull Run and Guns of Shiloh by Altsheler, and works by Altsheler, Allen, Sabin, Aldin, Grinnell, Madison, Stoddard, and others.
Sioux City Journal notes Alex Miller, a Democrat loyalist, hesitates to openly endorse Miss Connolly but cautiously approves her feminine appeal and potential.
A Clinton Herald opinion notes that many candidates for office lack steady footing on any platform and compares their balance to a circus pony on a whirling table, suggesting volatility in political stances.
The Anamosa District Fair plans its annual exhibition August 10 to 14 offering three automobiles as prizes. Zip roadster on Wednesday, Ford touring cars on Thursday and Friday. Big vaudeville stage with Lottie Mayers Diving Nymphs Collier DeWalde skaters Lil Kerslake pig trainer Milo Celeste and trained leopards. Midway with 12 shows steam carousel Ferris wheel and free acts. Also notes Senator Cummins Republican speech at state convention.
Rudolph Bohren sues multiple defendants including Mary Gordon and Theodore Maur ice to quiet title to described parcels in Jones County Iowa. The petition states Bohren and planters have undisturbed possession for over ten years and seeks a judgment to bar any claims, with no costs awarded to defendants. Defendants must answer by September 11, 1914, else default and decree.
The notice declares a 1914 district court case where Clark C Walworth and others seek to confirm ownership of described real estate in section 12 township 84 north range 4 west and to bar others by statute of limitations. The plaintiff claims open hostile possession for over ten years under color of title, with a September 10 1914 term set for default and judgment. Attorney Rhinehart represents the plaintiff and the order calls for four weeks of publication in the Monticello Express.
Public notice from Jones County Iowa District Court announces appointment of Administratrix and Administrator of the estate of W M Welch deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk sworn and timely. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Ancimnosa Iowa July 19 1914.
The item notes the appointment or role of eMILO P SMITH as Judge of the District Court in the 18th Judicial District of the State of Iowa. It identifies the official position and jurisdiction without additional context or dates.
Seven acres of good land and buildings offered near the Monticello city edge. Ideal close in farm with favorable terms for any interested buyer.
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