Death of Gustav Rahn at forty two in Nassau
Hon Gustav Rahn of Nassau died recently at age 42. He spoke German in county political campaigns over several years. The Des Moines Register criticizes state papers for hostile coverage of Des Moines while Clinton Herald notes meetings backing single standard monetary legislation reflect existing sentiment. Dr Theodore Morrison accepts the Iowa Episcopate amid church factions discussing attire for cold Iowa services.
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Gustav’Rahn
Nassau
Rahn
Clinton Herald
Theodore N. Morrison
Iowa
Disputed Bishop Election Strains Iowa Churches
The fight over electing a Bishop in Iowa has harmed churches of all denominations. It exposes how church fellowship does not curb base passions when a man seeks power. The broader implications touch on national issues in U S policy and colonial holdings.
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Episcopal Church
Iowa
Tur Express Reports Record Year and Rising Subscriptions
The Tur Express closed its business year with the best results in its history. Advertising income rose 32 percent from five years ago, with no last year’s solicited ads. The paper thanks readers and advertisers and pledges continued value in the coming year.
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Tur Express
THE
Express
Open saloon authorized in Jones county after board findings
The Board of Supervisors finds over 65 percent petitioned for the open saloon and the mulct law takes effect removing prohibitory provisions. Saloon profits will fund local government as outside brewers contributed $1,200 to push the result, challenging temperance arguments. Morality endures despite political shift.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Rumored Ryan Delaware County Newspaper to Start
The village of Ryan in Delaware county is said to launch a local newspaper soon. Clergymen serving at Ryan reportedly secured several hundred guaranteed subscribers and a Monticello party is expected to take editor and publisher roles.
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Ryan
Here
Delaware County
Monticello
District Court Docket Highlights Multiple Case Outcomes
Proceedings in district court cover a wide set of actions. Final reports approved or judgments entered in several divorce and property cases. trials to court or jury with verdicts for possession. dismissals for cost bonds and lack of prosecution. guardianship and estate matters filed and adjourned. removal to federal court in a railroad case. a gambling charge continued. and a guilty verdict in an escape case. The listings show parties such as Mary Brown, Maurice Brown, Anna Simpson, Henson Simpson, John Leahy, Jerry Spitzenberger, George Gunn, Carrie Gunn, Edna Sargent, Earl Sargent, Effie Lindley, George Lindley, and others. Major entities include the Sheffield Milling Co., C M St P Ry Co, and the Iowa district court system.
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Mary Brown
Maurice Brown
W. M. Welch
Patrick Church
John D. Leahy
Jerry Spitzenberger
Anna M. Simpson
Henson
Simpson
Geo. W.gunn
Carrie Gunn
J. H. Boots
D. W. Smith
E. Krause
Peter ‘Meyer
Simon Graut
W. H. Miller
A. R. Ferguson
G. E. Bishop
Sheffield Miding Co
Lamb Bros
J. I. Merritt Va
John W. Fairchild
Edna Sargent
Earl Sargent
Ed M. Cowan
Chas
H. Offinger
H.A. Bauer
Josephine Day
Hans. Lahn
R. Becker & Degen
Dalby Bros
Jno
W. Baum
John W. Baum
Effie A. Lindley
George W. Lindley
Effie A. Hollingsworth
H. R. Barkley
Laura B. Barkley
L. P. Warren
U. S. Circuit Court of the
Northern District of Iowa
Bertha Duschek
L. Springer
O. E. Countryman
Caldwell arraigned in theft case pleads not guilty
Aschie Caldwell is arraigned on charges of stealing from a person and pleads not guilty. He requests a separate trial and maintains his innocence.
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Aschie Caldwell
Jones County Leads in Creamery Shipments This Year
Jones County leads Iowa in butter shipments for the year ending October 1, 1898 with 3,373,055 pounds from 30 creameries. Total state shipments drop to 92,299,211 pounds from 99,547,648 last year, while creameries rise to 946. Bremer second with 3,270,856 pounds. The article credits H D Sherman as a founder of Jones County creamery enterprise.
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Jones County
Chicago Times-Herald
Iowa
Appanoose
Des Moines
Fremont
Jones
Bremer
Buchanan
Cedar Rapids
Noisy Jones County Editorial Feuds Stir Community
The piece critiques local editors and party alignment amid town life in Jones County. It notes editor behavior and an apparent political tilt while recounting a fall when John D Sullivan slipped on a milk run injuring a finger, highlighting community concerns and humor.
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Monricelto Express
Jones
Loubter
Powers That Be
John D. Sulivan
No compromise with evil in saloon era pledge drives
Henry D Smith’s daughter writes an article urging no compromise with evil and praising his stand against liquor traffic. The piece notes the saloon issue as despised, calls for church action, and cites petitions and elections in Jones County. Also listed are social notices on a marriage and a farmer reader subscription offer plus a senate slate from Ohio.
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Henry
D.smith
D. Smith
Jones
Anamosa
Supervisors Proceed With December Adjourned Session
The November meeting resumes with all members present. Bids for heating the courthouse require 5 percent certified checks. A bridge in Washington township will be canvassed at 1 30 oclock. Several bonds are approved for assessors justice of peace township clerk and constables. Rooney appointed Justice of Peace for Rome township to fill vacancy. The day is spent soliciting bids and canvassing petitions. The board adjourns to 8 30 tomorrow.
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Dunn
Peet
Court House
Sokol
Washington Township
D. D. Clark
W.E. “.Tallman
G. E. Cooley
Justice of Peace
W. O. Shaffer
C. M. Hanna
L. G. Freeman
Mulci Petitio
Clinton Bridge Co
Maquoketa River
W. S. Barger
J.C. Griffith
W.S. Barker
B. J.wood
J. S. Stacy
Scotch Grove
Castle Grove Township
A. Matthiessen
Monticello
Lovell
Overing
Monticello City
Matthey
T Wallace
Idaho
Wayne
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Madison Township
J. W. Courtwright
Clay Township
O. P. Hanson
Joel Raynor
Geo. E. King & Co
F. J. Saxon
Aerial Medication Promises Free Three Months Treatment
Minister J L Ford of Sedalia Missouri credits Aerial Medication with restoring his hearing voice and health after a severe throat ailment. He endorses the remedy and notes a free three months treatment offer by Dr 3 H Moore of Cincinnati Ohio valid until January 1 1899.
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Des Moines Register
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United States
Spain
Philippine Islands
United States Senate
Pacific Islands
Geo. Snowden
Matt Noyes
Robt. Clark
I. Rigby
Rufus Perry
Will
Edgar Tarbox
Geo. Stubler
George, Wm
Fred Stubler
Anna Phillips
Ella Foos
BE. Yount
Louisa McCalmant
David Church
Wm Wiley
Bert Simons
John White
Cascade Courier
Isabel
H. Anson
J. F.anson
Milo Mason Loomis
Cascade Pioneer
Make
Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
Farmers
Mutual Insurance Journal
Humane Alliance
West
Ohio
Senate
Foraker
Hanna, Baker
Carter
Alisa
Kyle
Elkins
Fairbanks
Turpie
Allison
Supervisors’ Proceedings
E. G. Peet
Thos. Hughes
Daniel Chafflin
W. Flaherty
J. Sokol
Wm. Sutherland
T. C. Dunn
E.G. Peet
D. A. Clay
W. S. Barker
T. A. Kina, JR
Dep’ty and
Cl’k
Castle Grov
Fairview
A Ig
Stone City
Sodeaens
Ene
Hale
Jackson
Love Eaves
Madison
Neee Ceeetseenannneg
Cesar
Royal
Royal Baking Powder
York
J. L. Ford
Baptist Church
Sedalia, Mo
H. Moore
Cincinnati
S. J. Errickson & Co
Loy
Eastwood & Chase’s
Eastwood & Chase
Bateman & Millhoen
W. First St
Monticello, Lwa
Franklin Hart
West 32d St
New York
John H. Genstricker
Sewall Depot
W. Va
Druagguiste Acll
Bohlken
Hicks & Eilers
M. W. Herrick
Korniy
LA Ucelle
Jones Go
Dunque
Ullaware
Linn
Ffice
Wstotine
J. W. Coxsee
Mlorney
Monti Acello
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
W.A. Mirick
Lowa
Calle
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Postofice
Center Junction
Wm. J. Coughlan
D. D
P.O. Babcock
Willery
Lmis
Matthiessen
J. H. Lathrop
Oxford Junction
J. B. Smith
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