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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

14

Constance Deane Confesses in Camp Trial Revolve

In a tense camp scene Constance Deane reveals she is the wife of Martin R. Deane and that she freed him from jail to spare his life. Major Brown questions her role while Buck defends their vigilante actions and hints at hidden motives behind Deane's capture and release.

Major Brown Constance Tman Martin R. Deane Providence Mr. Gilson Thad Buck Marcus Deane Maxwell

Vigilance Committee Faces Push to Hang Betrayer

In Hayden Hill, Buck and Marcus Handy threaten drastic action against Robert Gilson for betraying the vigilance committee. The crowd grows tense as Major Brown orders a vote with Buck's display of a pistol and a looming adjournment amid protests and uneasy support.

Serecco Will Lawin Shorty Buck Hayden Hill Croly Marcus Handy Major Brown Robert Gilson Vigilance Committee

Prisoners march out as town tribunal clears the street

In Judge Cowan's courtroom the vigilantes drive the thieves from Pearl Street. Constance and Buck witness a procession of prisoners led by Conway and the outcast crowd, the town reclaiming order as Rogue's march echoes outside the Pioneer corral.

Constance Marcus Conway Pearl Street Colliver Red Nell

The Rogue's March Ends in Cottonwood Camp

In a charged settlement scene, Chris McGrath reappears broken and weary after lynching, while Marcus Handy orders calm and plans pursuit. Constance finds new emotions as Buck and Marcus help her and a messenger confirms safety, closing with a hopeful farewell as she prepares to leave with the narrator.

Chris McGrath Marcus Handy Pioneer Corral Cottonwood Miles City Ike the Grizzly Constance Marcus Ross Ludlow Pass D—N Henry Ward Beecher Buck Matin Street

Tangled Lives on Main Street and a Secret Past

The narrator recalls a charged reunion along Main Street as Constance reveals a tangled history. She recounts eloping at seventeen with Martin Deane, a difficult family background, a faltering marriage, a costly fallout with a stepmother, illness, and a vow to save Deane’s soul while facing past choices and heartbreak.

Brother of Tecumseh Neglected by History

Hikswatawa, Tecumseh's younger brother, helped organize a federation of tribes to resist white encroachment. In 1805 he proclaimed himself religious leader promoting temperance and preservation of native customs, urging resistance to intermarriage and urging reverence for elders. His preaching sparked unrest among tribes and whites.

Hikswatawa Tecumseh Huikswatawa Indianna Ohio Ienots South

Colonial Home Built to Defy Father Time

Before the French Revolution noblemen fled to Louisiana and built grand estates. Margulis Terrant, arriving circa 1788 in Pointe Coupee, erected a stately French colonial mansion for his bride. The house uses native cypress with hand carved interior work, remaining in excellent condition today as a testament to its founder’s craftsmanship.

France Louisiana South Margulis Terrant Vointe Coupee Mississippi River Iere

Special Folding of Bills Prevents Loss

Bankers advise a specific method to fold cash to avoid misplacing bills. Start by stacking the bills with small denominations on top, turn one end inward, crease lengthwise, fold the narrow strip, and keep the wad secure for easy retrieval.

Character Shown in Likes and Dislikes

If you doubt an acquaintance as a companion observe what he mentions first his dislikes or his likes. Those who dwell on dislikes are destructive and reserved, giving only grumbles. Those who share likes readily are lively, curious and inspiring, a builder and creator worth cultivating.

Peach Preserves and Desserts From an Old Fashioned Pantry

An 1927 Western Newspaper Union recipe feature shares methods for preserving peaches without brandy and making peach cream and peach cobbler. Instructions include burying jars in a frost-proof hole, chilling peach pulp with lemon juice and sugar for ice cream, and baking a peach cobbler with flour and sugar.

Dids Finnson Unilon

Radio Taboo Tiflis U S S 1 Radio Blocked in Svanetia

A brief column notes that the radio taboos are enforced in Tiflis and Svanetia amid enemy suppression of religious ardor. It mentions the hostile press and the spread of anti prophet Mohnam med propaganda in the Caucasus highlands.

Tiflis U. SS Svanetia Caucasian Ngon Mohnammed

Cross Hardware Company Dissolved. business to continue as Roberts Hardware

Notice states a meeting of Cross Hardware Company stockholders in Monticello Iowa on December 14 1927 unanimously voted to dissolve the corporation. Proceedings declare dissolution and continuation of business under the name Roberts Hardware with Florence M Roberts as vice president and B Roberts as secretary and treasurer.

The Cross Hardware Company Monticello Iowa Florence M. Roberts B. C. Roberts

Executor’s Notice for John Dietiker Estate in Jones County

Public notice announces Jacob Dietiker appointed executor by the district court of Jones county Iowa for the estate of John Dietiker. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within the legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated December 12 1927 Anamosa Iowa. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys.

District Court Jones County John Dietiker Anamosa Iowa Jacob Dietiker Doxsee

Sheriff’s Sale Notice on Center Junction Property

Sheriff John Bodenhoper to auction the property of M C Smith and Goldie Smith in Center Junction Jones County Iowa, including Lot 6 and the west one third of Lot 5 block 29, for the judgment of Michael Tobiassen. Sale set for January 3 1928 at 10 15 am in front of Anamosa Court House, with right of redemption. Coxsee & Coxsee serve as plaintiff’s attorneys.

District Court Jones County Iowa Michael Tobiassen M. C. Smith Goldie Smith Center Junction Anamosa John Bodenhoper Coxsee

Ancient Mithra altar unearthed near Diburg Germany

A sandstone Mithra altar dating before AL was recently uncovered near the north German city of Diburg. The fragment highlights a rare early Roman religious artifact found in excellent condition. The Mithra cult flourished in Rome and spread widely before Christian dominance established.

Rulus Mithra Diburg Germany Rome Muopfre

Truly Feminine Role The Woman’s Neighbor Children Aim High

A mother asks three children about their future vocations. The eleven year old girl says she will be a great singer, the ten? boy intends a different path, and the five year old girl wishes to be in the audience at a New York theatre.

Main Street Doc Evans Constance Deane Robert Hin Miss Gerhart Providence Warwick Rhode Island Father Hfe Love Martin Tie Miss Gorham Newport Martin Deane Ike Oste New York

Undeniable Qualification Play in Square Root Debate

A cryptic note hints at a misfit claim about a creature named Cheeta and a mathematical reference to square roots, suggesting a quirky aside rather than a formal argument. the text centers on a puzzling comparison without a clear event or outcome.

Illusion of two cents yearly tax found by El Paso students

University students in El Paso report a finding about a supposed two cent yearly tax. The text is garbled and unclear, but the core idea involves a minor tax claim and student investigation.

Spirit's Needs Aan Does Not Live By Bread Alone

A fragmented quotation from William J. Locke notes that spirit must have fool, or it perishes, implying a paradox about belief, nourishment, and folly in human nature.

William J. Locke

Cold Winter Tricks with Oven Warmed Clothes Pins

A quirky households tip suggests warming clothespins in the oven during winter. The pin heat helps keep hands warm while hanging laundry, adding practicality to cold days.

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