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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
5
The Iowa State Traveling Men's association notes nineteen accidental deaths among its members, yet only one occurred in a railroad wreck. The statement underscores trains as the safest mode of transportation despite frequent travel.
The Titus amendment will cause no disruption in Jones county as elected officers take office on schedule and successors step aside. Township and county offices are expected to follow this orderly transition, with no holder clinging to power when the people have spoken.
The socialistic thinker Prof. George D. Herron from Grinnell Town College is reportedly set to become president of a new Michigan college called the School of Applied Christianity. The school would be run by socialistic leaders, seen as preferable to spread-out disturbances from scattered cranks.
The Jones County Farmers Institute has become a local affair with poor turnout beyond the host communities. Sessions move from place to place seeking fresh life but outcomes remain unfavorable, with light attendance at Olin and from distant areas. Agricultural journals offer similar knowledge for home use, reducing county institute interest.
Mary Ellen Lease applies for divorce with husband Mr Lease stating he is tired of posing as her husband and will not resist. The couple is described as strong minded and energetic women clashing with home duties, a fault line cited in debates on female suffrage.
The name of Judge Deemer is widely proposed to fill the vacancy from Emlin McClain’s resignation as head of the State University law department. He is praised for fitness and qualifications, but the supreme court would lose greatly if he left. The recommendation is to keep Deemer on the bench and seek McClain’s successor from outside the state if needed.
A week ago officials counted votes and found the proposed constitutional convention defeated by about 500. Earlier tallies had suggested a carry, but county clerks corrected errors that overturned the convention plan. Most rejoice as no convention brings no material state benefit, with prohibitionists and suffrage advocates the main exceptions.
The official canvass of the Fifth district vote leads Rev H H Abrams to advocate policy changes. He argues 65 percent support should allow saloon petition rights in any county, and urges removing the 50 percent city threshold for counties over 5 000.
John Tompkins died Friday after pneumonia at his Langworthy home. His burial was Sunday at South Mineral church with Rev. Ashner Bronson officiating. He leaves a young wife and two small children in destitution as the wife's father, Mr. King, and his large timber family near Canton suffer typhoid fever.
Engineer Zilley resumes duties on the C M and St P Railway after a nearly year layoff. During absence he ran a Monticello laundry but did not achieve expected success and is glad to return to his engine.
The forty sixth annual Iowa Teachers' Association session is scheduled for December 26 27 and 28 in Des Moines. Railroads offer a round trip fare of one and a third on the certificate plan for attendees.
Mr and Mrs Babe Kehoe of Broadway announce a bouncing boy born Sunday last. Mrs Kehoe formerly Angela Fagan daughter of John J Fagan of Washington township. James Church and family move to Castle Grove as Mr Church assumes charge of the Nickel Plate creamery. A large number of teams transport household goods Monday. Thomas A Hamill carries 4000 in insurance split between Woodmen and Mystic workers. Kingsley notes payment will be December 15. Died at Farnumville Indiana on the 24th inst WM Williamson after three years paralysis. He married 15 years ago to Lyons of Center Junction who died in Colorado three years ago. He left three children. Buried last Sunday at Congregational church Farnumville. Williamson was a former Cascade resident and nephew of Mrs M Cowan here.
Tuesday forenoon featured a horse show under A J Dalby with Howard Miller. Judge W A Dobson of Marion praised two road stallions I Cripps and O C Easterly's horse, awarding top premiums to Dripps after careful consideration. Other winners included G W Coleman for best road colt and G R B Clay for best general purpose colt.
Mr. Connor succeeds Dolliver and is described as a fine looking erect figure with white hair and mustache. Dolliver is not considered handsome while Cousins draws admiration from young people and mothers. Dolliver feels small in a big role but expects to adjust.
Prof. T L Haecker discusses variations in milk tests and factors affecting fat content. He cites daily and weekly fluctuations in individual cows and herds, pasture effects, and feeding, stressing that pasture and succulent foods can alter tests after two weeks but not change overall butter fat long term. He urges better farmer support and accurate understandings of test results.
Readable fragments list election names and figures in Olin Ames and surrounding towns. Mentions are unclear but include several candidates such as Thos Ponder JW Hutton John Magan Wm Moncrief Theo Maire TJ Fagan and DA White with various election roles and amounts. The report references booth activities and personalities connected to local contests.
The December 28th special offers the Capital for 1901 by mail at $2.00, available to new and old subscribers who pay up. It describes a large eight page paper with AP reports and market data, and notes an upcoming two color Scott press expansion. The offer lasts only one day.
Turn Express and Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean offer available as a combined subscription for $2.00. The rate applies only to advance paying subscribers.
A mother laments her baby’s wasting at weeks without fat and seeks Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as the solution. The ad promises a genuine product with a free sample offer and lists Scott & Bowne chemists and price points 50c and 1.00 in New York.
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