New Assassination Plots Mentioned and Guiteau Trial Update
The Express notes another assassination plot against Guiteau and reports on the ongoing trial. It covers postmaster general rulings, crank arrests, church growth in Iowa, a London pickpocket panic, and committee appointments under Speaker Kiefer with regional effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiefer
Pennsylvania
Ways and Means
Kelley
Hiscock
New York
Ohio
Kasson
Iowa
Blaine
Reed
Maine
Williams
Wisconsin
Secor Robeson
Navy Department
Godlove
Orth
Congress and Economy
The piece attacks Democratic Congress members for sham economies and wasteful spending while claiming the party prioritizes slogans. It argues Democratic cuts harm essential services and misjudge public interests, accusing leaders of manipulating public opinion by inflationary rhetoric rather than sound policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tate Democratic House
Democratic Congress
Democratic editors reject economy as fight for honest outlay
The author rib bages Democrats and Greenbackers for pushing extreme cuts while opposing needed funding for courts and government operations. He argues the public demands sensible expenditure, not wasteful parsimony, noting widespread employment, growth, and industry, and criticizes demagogues who misrepresent the people as paupers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple of Justice
Congress
Courts of Justice
Monticello Board Elects Pro Tem President Amid Finances
The Monticello Board of Education met and elected C. E. Wales as president pro tem. Bills in Teacher's and Contingent Funds were approved, including salaries for L. Foster Kate Curtis May Marvin Alice Foster Gurvey Moulton Grassmeyer Chandler and others. Contracts for Mary Marvin Alice Foster and Kate Chandler were renewed for winter and spring terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Foster
Kate Curtis
Marvin
Alice Foster
Gurvey
Fuer
Flor. Moulton
M. Grassmeyer
Vanes
Kate Chandler
Ste Tetas
F. Burnight
Russell & Fry
Rock
Fuller
J.P. Cassady
J.B. Stillman
Soctje & ‘Tiarks
H. Minnett
A. Grassmeyer
C. Ey Wales
Hall
Panorama
Burnham
Moulton
J. A. Chandler
Mary Marvin
Rt. P. Sarriu
District Court December Session 188
The district court records multiple state cases with pleas of guilty not guilty and dismissals for want of evidence. Defendants include Harding Ryan McCabe Aragh White Barnhill OBrien Williams Lyons Brown, and others. Sentences imposed for Littell and Bender include six days hard labor and costs. Civil case Nat Bank of Wyoming v. actua
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Shane
J. H. Cuarman
P. O. Babcock
State
M. R. Harding
Jerry Ryan
Ed. McCabe
A. Aragh
Monticello
J. E. Carey
App
Town of
Clark Buxton
Vfz
Henry O’brien
Wm. I. Howard
Elisha Williams
Delis
C. M. Lyons
Edward McCabe
Richard Brown
R. M. Bush
Council
Bute
Olu
B. Johnson
Suite
Will. Littell
Will Bender
Defias
Littell
Bender
Alex. McMaous
J. W. Jamiscn
Numerous Court Judgments and Dismissals Across County Dockets
A long list of civil actions shows judgments dismissals and settlements. Cases include Life Insurance Company interests, Spencer J Wing v Gillick, Krause & Co v Dilliance assignee, and Wadsworth & Co v Dillrance. Multiple trials adjourned continued or settled with costs awarded. The Grand Jury met with indictments for robbery and forgery. two courts operated to expedite business. Mathews rape case set for Monday with possible venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Ins. Co
Spencer J. Wing
C. Wadsworth & Co
J. W. Dillrance
Assignee
Cage
John Freitsen
Stephen Black
J. Z. Mackrill
Allen W. Gee
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
John Russell
Adme
W.C. Wadsworth & Co
V. P.O. Babcock
Sh'if
Janes
Chasdick
George Starry
Anton Chasdick
Charles Petty
Mary E. Branscomb
HH. A. Walters
W.T. Fordham
C. A. Newnan
Win. M. Brown
D. R. Carpenter & Co
Frank Griswold
Pitts
Jno
G. Parsons
Barker
Actin
R &E
Wm. Kahoe, Sr
George Easterly
W. L. Spade
George Spade
Gilbert & Fordham
P. E. Olmstead
Emma A. Good
John Gallibet
Manuf G Co
D. It
Davis Sewing Machine Co
J. W. McMeans
Daniel Jacoby
Wim. G. Peet
George Saums
J. D. Saum
Aan Kusy
Josey Kusy
City of
Anamosa
J. F. Kuhlman & Son
John Corbitt
John A. Delong
Adimr &c
E. T. Moyer
Sarah J. Walter
Sarah Nills
Lavina Glick
S. M. Bush
Daniel
Glick
Jones County
Nelson Garett
Manufe Go
GC. O
Shane
Richard Root
Sigworth Brothers
J. W. Jamison
E. Keeler
Geiger
Linn County
State of Loward
John Matthews
Real Estate Transfers Filed in Recorder’s Office December 5–10
A series of property transfers recorded in the Recorder’s Office list numerous December transfers including Thomas Kehoe to Dennis Kehoe in Monticello, W. Shaw to an unnamed party in Anamosa, Isabella Hollenbeck to Wan Holcomb in Cass, and multiple transactions in Scotch Grove and Wyoming. Notable amounts include 5500, 200, 125, 600, 1100, and 73 dollars, reflecting various lots and parcels with terms and descriptions such as blocks, corners, and farm tracts across Monticello, Scotch Grove, Richland, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kehoe
Dennis Kehoe
Castle Grove
Monticello
John Brnck
W. B
Richland
W.T. Shaw
Shaw
Anamosa
W.Y Henback
Izabella Hollenback
Ely Aw
Cass
Steve
Isabella Hollenbeck
Wan. Holcomb
Cums
John Sutherland
Aolins
Swotch Grove
Mary F. ‘Bolton
Alex x McKeean
Scotch Grove
H.T. Applegate
Alex McKean
M.M. Hullett
Monticetlo
H. Shulte
Alfred Moore
Monticell
Margaret M. Hulett
Co. E. Wales
Monticutlo
Ruth L. Downer
H. M. Owesely
Iowa
Te Dohn Stevenson
John’ Stevenson
Samuel Yousee
John Yousee
Yousee
Fackson
Daniel G. Baker
Charles C. “Beott
Nng
Nw Se
Elf Aw
Canty Gwove
Clay
C. Donnelly
Webi
Wyoming
Harriett F. Walworth
Geo
Stubler
Monticelo
Hobt
Blake
Real Estate Transfers and Notices FromWyoming Monticello and Oxford Junction
A scanned ledger lists numerous property transfers and mortgage notes across towns including Wyoming, Monticello, Oxford Junction, Castle Grove and Richland. Names such as Thos Boucher, Eunice Wells, Mary A Ellis, Jones county sellers, Diamond Creamery Co, and Fick's Addition appear with parcel descriptions and dollar amounts. Advertising and public notices mention skate sharpening services by W M Preston and holiday goods at Ed M Thompson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Wenry Adama
Varvel
Monticello
Wyoming
Thos
Boucher
Elmer H
Story
H Story
Madison
Huston
Scotch Grove
Eunice Wells
Eli
Oxford Junction
Mary A.J. Ellis
Rhoden
Cass
Jones County
Sarah A. ‘Brock
Allamosa
Wayne
State of Iowa
Hume Twamlay
O. P. Hanssen
Wenell Zak
Fick’s
Nancy Snyder
John “Snyder
Cuatle Grove
Escrees
Mary Beacom
L. Schoonover
Np Nw
D. Stambaugh
Monticello Bank
Renwand
el Ne
Jas
M. King
Diamond Creamery Company
Castle Grove
Joan Skulls
Elward Rogers
Jos
A. Penniman
Cantle Grove
L. R. Kenney
Fairview GH
Lane
Hale
Finn
Jas. Finn
Washington
Benhart
Peter Smith
Leonard Nder
Roda
Owe Levi Te Toi
Wal Iby Csevseee
A Frasier
W. Ra
A.J. Trimble
Anton Matthiessen
Lewis Matthews
Brazelton
Geo
Richland
Rodman
Attention Farmers Seek Repair Services for Reapers and Mowers
W M Preston offers winter storage and repair of reapers and mowers with emphasis on cost savings and better service than in summer rush. Gardner Wright advertises fresh, choice goods with an invitation to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Preston
Gardner & Wright's
Thanking friends after loss and sale pitch
Thanks to friends for kindness after our great bereavement in the death of our beloved daughter and sister. May mourners find comforting ones. Mrs. M. W. Tucker A. B. Tucker L. J. Tucker. Try it a lot of the 1st crop Japan tea and a silver spoon in every pound at Cummings'.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Monticello Meat Market and Local Advertisements
Monticello Meat Market promotes fresh beef and fish with smoked meat stock and low prices. It calls for live stock suppliers and announces New Years poultry, high cash prices for hides tallow and poultry, and invites customers. Also an 1881 tax list notice and a stock farm for sale near Anamosa Iowa. Describes Bacher Co books and Mershon's fancy candies.
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the Express. Ca
Caar
Farwell
Kerfer
Union
Hennessey
Burlington
Twain
Church of the Holy Cross
London
Guiteau
Cox
Congress and Economy
Board of Education
District Court
Nat
Bank of Wyoming Vy
John H. Barnfall
J. C. Houser
Center Junction
Recorder's Office
W. M. Preston
Ed. M. Thompson's
M. W. Tucker
A. B. Tucker
L. J. Tucker
Perexson & Waales
Bacher & Co
Lowa
L.N. Pitcher
Minnesota
Gardner & Wright
Bom
B. Stuart
Mershon
Wm. Schodde
Cgrassmeyer
Rockford
Opera House
Boston
Harriet Beecher Stowns
Blanche Slader
Topsy
Hanjo
Eva
Boston Ideal Company
Nashville University
Marks
Barney
Thompsons Drug Store
D. R. Ricker
Yourre & Abel
Ricker
James Scripture
Clay Township
John I. Ward
I J. Warren
F. T. Woodward
James McDaniel
D. A. Walters
Robert Post
Aikin & Lambert
W. F. Bingham, Jewener
The
Montivello Mill Company
Coyle
Lewis
Pireaga & McKay
Bentley
Cedar Street
City Hotel
C. Albinger
Sycamore St
Albinger
C. Albinge
Soetje & Tiarks
Garry
Cash Hardware House
Just
Dunham & Leichhardt
H. Schipman
Grassmeyer
First Street
Geo. F. Heald
Arawosa
Dubuque and
Jones Counties
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