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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
John Kimball a newlywed 25 contemplates bachelor days after leaving a club with old friends. He returns home to wife Helen who teases his thoughts and guides him to remove his coat and shoes as she continues a story by the fireside.
A husband reveals his past New Year’s night temptations to his wife Helen as she comforts him by the fire. He recalls the social scene of cigars wine and late wandering before vowing a strict future dwelling within his own home and mind. Her sobs accompany a final pledge that thoughts and footsteps stay within the home.
In Olden Days a column muses on January 1 as a poor start to the year arguing spring's March start is natural. It mocks old measures and praises the metric system while noting the public will not change the date. It ends with a hopeful note to seize opportunities.
Col Whiteman Well asks Uncle Dan about dinner options for New Year. Uncle Dan selects chicken as neighbors do not raise turkeys.
In the text Cobwigger questions why women are incomprehensible as Merritt asks what influenced the thought. Cobwigger claims his wife spent 15 dollars on a smoking jacket for a Christmas present and cried on New Year for his failure to swear in New York.
The 1900 county superintendent reports show nearly 500000 more spent on Iowa public schools than in 1899. Data cover schools, rooms, teachers, attendance, normal institutes, and text book distribution under county uniformity. The Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown reports record membership and ongoing improvements for veteran residents.
Jonathan Dutolph aged 99 died in Iowa Falls after a long career in politics and business. Born in Vermont in 1826 he settled there in 1887 and served as president of the State Bank of Iowa Falls since 1874. He helped develop Town Palls and Hardin County. He is survived by a wife and three grown children.
Judge Platt dismissed the proceedings against Nick Sorensen for contempt of court in Cedar Falls. Sorensen had been arrested for selling intoxicating liquors without a license after liquor was found in a chicken coop and a barn. He claimed the liquor was for personal use and the contempt charge stemmed from the arrest and raid.
A Howard county grand jury indicted Lewis Hide a seven year old for manslaughter after a shotgun discharge killed Ole Kide nine in Cresco area. The incident at the Wide family home December 4 followed an argument with the boy’s father and involved the boy threatening his siblings over perceived wrongs to his sister.
A mysterious assailant dubbed Jack the Hugger preys on women in Sioux City. He grabs victims from alleys and dark corners, sometimes kissing them, leaving residents frightened and police unable to trace him. Victims include Mrs. R. J. Smallwood who injured herself in the struggle, and Mrs. Susan Christopher chased for a full block.
C W Rowe former Poweshiek County treasurer who absconded with forty thousand dollars was released after six years in Belem prison Mexico City. Pinkerton detectives located him in Mexico where he had bought real estate and became a Mexican citizen, blocking extradition. Mexican law making it a felony to bring stolen money into the country led to a twelve year sentence, of which six years were served.
At a Des Moines gathering of the people's party state central committee a resolution urged former populists to rejoin the party. Representative Weller proposed amending the call by omitting Gen. James B. Weaver. Speeches occurred but the session adjourned without action. A state convention was set for the first Wednesday in June with the party name retained.
The Waterloo township farmers protest huntsmen for shooting stock and causing damage. Windows broken and residents nearly hurt. Joseph Turner John Myers and I P Pontius vow vengeance if shooters are found.
A gang arrived in Sioux City to build a Postal telegraph line to Sioux Falls, marking the Postal Service's first connection into South Dakota. Work uses Northwestern Telephone poles and aims to have the instruments ticking by February 1.
The annual college student oratorical contest at Iowa Wesleyan University was held in the new college chapel at Mount Pleasant. Clark M. Cavence won first prize with The True Republicanism, N. D. Weis took second, and Samuel Eitelgeorge placed third before a large crowd.
Father Clark of the Sisters of Charity mother house in Dubuque denies a report that he was left 50 000 by his father on condition he leave the priesthood. He formerly belonged to the Order of Paulist Fathers and is now a secular priest.
G A Whitney of Waterloo who wintered in New Mexico has bought a 14000 acre ranch for about 1.25 per acre. He plans to develop it with his two sons already moving there to start. The deal he calls a bargain.
The National Military college will be established in Mason City as Memorial university. Col. W. A. Morris of Redfield S. J. is named secretary and has accepted. Three buildings will begin in early spring and be completed within the year.
The new Agatha hospital in Clinton Iowa was dedicated with ceremonies led by Dr John K Fowler and Mayor George D McDaid. L P Allen spoke for citizens as hundreds attended the event and refreshments were served. The three story brick building 57 by 84 feet cost 20000 dollars all raised by subscriptions and serves as a charitable institution guided by Clinton philanthropists.
Allyn Bros bankers of Mount Ayr report a moral restitution case. A Rice township farmer, decades ago, withdrew 12.50 on a 100 deposit and later received a full 100 by error. He kept the money for 20 years, now offers to repay with compound interest. Half goes to Morris widow, half kept by the bank.
Private detectives of the Northwestern railway announce a long running theft scheme across Iowa. The gang allegedly stole goods from cars, yards, and stations for years, with two men recently imprisoned for burglary tied to the group and a possible fence arrested and held for examination.
A. D. Satlee of Davenport state secretary of the Iowa Sunday School association returns from a state tour where he laid the groundwork for an observance of Decision Day. The event on February 3, 1901, urges unconverted Sunday school and church attendees to profess faith and join the church.
Henry Shores received 100 from his sweetheart Mary Derack for bank deposit in Marengo area. He boarded a train to Denver. Denver authorities are aiding a recovery effort though no witnesses to the deal exist.
A letter from C. B. Aldrich of Nome City dated October 30 reports Alaska prices. Hay costs 200 dollars per ton, flour 2.25 per sack, Cook 75 per ton, and lumber at 70 dollars per thousand feet. Bread is fed to horses due to hay costs.
Pope Leo XIII formally confirms Mer. Keane former rector of the Catholic University in Washington as archbishop of Dubuque. Keane was installed as metropolitan months ago and the papal consistory confirmation is a formal step prior to investiture with the pallium. The ceremony will occur subsequently.
Cornell college at Mount Vernon closed its most prosperous term as 600 students returned home. Arrangements are made for a winter term starting January 2 to accommodate teachers and others taking review and normal work. Classes will cover common branches and high school studies under experienced teachers.
Postmaster Bower circulates petitions for three rural routes from Tracer. One would close Crystal post office, another erase Midland and Blessing, while the fourth route is ready for immediate work. Petitions sent to Washington expect these routes to be established.
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