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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
8
G Keir reports 1635 bushels from an 18 acre plot near Sac City canning factory, nearly 91 bushels per acre, aided by manure rich soil prep and five cultivation passes. He notes potential for 100 bushels per acre if not for storms and stresses the need for detailed field care and labor on $150 land.
Historic character E H Taylor longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies at 78. Born in Vermont he traveled to California in 1849 after a Boston stint on the Methodist Seamen's Bethel ship. He crossed the Isthmus of Panama with a fever-depleted party, witnessed vigilante lynching, and helped arrest three men executed after a court martial.
Clear Lake Ventura Heights will be plotted and opened by H. H. Shepard and a traveling men syndicate. They bought over fifty acres along the south shore of the lake at $200 per acre from nearby farmers. The land sits about fifty feet above the lake, well wooded, and will be reserved for traveling men buyers at a price to suit financiers.
Near Mason City eight year old V. Johns, a well known farmer, threatened to harm the teacher and the school director after his sons were punished. He drove the teacher and director from the building following a disturbance at the schoolhouse, prompting authorities to take him into custody.
The National Peat Fuel and Gas company of Chicago plans a $10,000 peat plant near Forest City to open next spring. Owner Mr. Secor controls most local peat lands.
At the regular school election next spring Webster City voters will decide on bonding the district for a new high school building costing between 30 000 and 40 000 dollars.
Frank Lonergan, 28, a Northwestern fireman, was struck and instantly killed by engine No. 6 at Stanwood. The body will be brought to Clinton for interment. Lonergan was unmarried.
Logan Henry Marley signs papers giving his daughters Lina and Alice to the Des Moines Children's Home. The girls will be adopted by suitable families.
Des Moines reports Polk county tax books show 1910 levies totaling over two million dollars as compiled by County Auditor Harry Fraser. The figure reflects the year's tax burden in the county seat.
The Illinois Central Railroad water tank burned to the ground and could not be reached by the fire company hose due to its remote location.
Principal Iowa state grange officers were re elected unanimously for the coming year. During the night session the full slate was installed and many candidates received degrees. Grandmaster A B Judson of Bal fore and others were named with A K E Meade Manchester secretary J W Wild Council Bluffs treasurer M E Blair Manchester chaplain Mrs J W Wild Council Bluffs lecturer J R McLain steward L L Richardson Silver City.
Bertram H. Grace of Highland Park was the conductor of the Des Moines Fort Dodge and Southern interurban railroad. He died instantly when a lone freight engine crashed into the caboose at the M and St. L crossing in Perry as the engine returned to Valley Junction.
Land values are advancing around Murray as F. B. Smith buys 320 acres from William Taylor for 100 dollars per acre. The tract lies one half mile east of Murray and was formerly owned by the late Charles Burd. This marks the first large sale at the $100 per acre level.
Since the oil man cannot reach towns and farms on rough roads, residents burn candles at a premium. A hay and grain famine threatens the area as farmers struggle to haul supplies. Rural mail carriers attempt to cover routes again.
Greene County judge Clyde grants the plaintiff a new trial in the McCarthy versus Butz dog bite case. The defendant will appeal the judge’s decision to the supreme court, limiting progress in the district court until the higher court rules.
Train No. 7 of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line derailed two miles east of Bayard. The engine tender baggage and mail cars two coaches and two sleepers left the track. Thirteen passengers were injured none seriously, according to early reports.
Martin Vandersyle, a wealthy farmer near here, fell sixty feet from a windmill but landed on a cow passing beneath. The cow suffered a broken back and died, while Vandersyle escaped unharmed. The steer was a thoroughbred Shorthorn valued at 275 dollars.
Decatur County mourns Henry Hendrickson a Grand River township pioneer and respected Decatur City resident who collapsed and died likely of heart disease after driving to Decatur City to help a sick neighbor reach a doctor.
A man grabbed 10 year old Florence Knight near a church door in Nevada and attempted assault. The girl screamed, the assailant fled, and she provided a detailed description and identification of the man.
Fort Dodge officials report the Corn Belt Packing company fire loss has totals of 19,603.46 for buildings and 9,834.42 for machinery, adjusting the combined insured amount at 29,437.88 with the total loss cited as 29,500.
Iowa City's two existing telephone networks will be joined into the Bell line soon, announced by C. E. Hall, president of the local company. The merger aims to streamline service and unify operations for residents and businesses.
Louis Smith of Indianola a temperance lecturer was killed when struck by a Milwaukee train near Lost Nation. Reverend Mr. Davis an Elwood Methodist minister sustained injuries in the incident.
Benjamin Smith of Clarksville employed by Des Moines Tank in Camden New Jersey died after falling 180 feet while helping erect the nation’s tallest tank.
Calvin Smith a laborer was found unconscious and freezing in the railroad yards after being struck by a switch engine. He suffered the loss of a foot and a fractured collar bone with exposure to freezing conditions.
Fred Seifert known as Sundays Broncho Buster is an Iowa born former cow puncher now guardian of tabernacles. He rode bronchos at fairs and in western days, converted to saving souls, and spends full days in tabernacles guarding against rowdies while maintaining a tough but gentle reputation.
G F Breithaupt of Ackley Hardin County Iowa is said to be the world’s oldest Knights of Pythias member having served over 35 years in the Ackley lodge. A California bound survivor of the S S Golden Gate wreck of 1852 he lost about 10000 in gold and gold dust. He joined Golden Gate Lodge No 3 in San Francisco in 1869 and knew Bret Harte John Mackay Jacquin Miller. He later learned Wells Fargo and a Boston firm salvaged a portion of the Golden Gate cargo.
The government lists Iowa cities requiring tuberculin tests for cows supplying city milk. Council Bluffs Marshalltown Ottumwa Dubuque Cedar Rapids Waterloo are tested while Fort Dodge Burlington Davenport Sioux City Muscatine Clinton Des Moines are not. Wright, State Food and Dairy Commissioner, forwarded the list to Washington.
The Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club organized at Mt Pleasant consists of 20 members chosen recently. The group aims to perform in campus events this year under a student leadership.
A. H. Parker introduced a steam gang plow near Spirit Lake capable of turning over 20 to 30 acres per day. The setup includes seven plows driven by a 20 horsepower engine.
Dubuque investors plan a 100000 packing plant to serve a growing Iowa cattle and hog industry. With local slaughtering, Iowa livestock could fetch higher prices and enhance regional competition against Chicago packers. Growth aimed at southern and eastern markets with potential Panama Canal benefits.
The St. John's Lutheran church in Eldora Iowa built by German immigrants rich farmers. The Widora church contracted for a magnificent pipe organ with an Iowa firm awarded the contract. Pastor Rev C H Guenther will serve as organist after years of organ training in Germany.
The frame Kangaroo building at Johnson street foot, a Keokuk landmark for over forty years, has been condemned and ordered torn down by the city council. It was moved to its current levee site from Main street between Second and Third, where the Grand hotel now stands, in 1868.
A secretary of state compilation shows 5 340 Iowa corporations filed reports while over 6 000 are legally dead or dissolved and 2 500 failed to file any report.
W H Willett of Sciola sold four car loads of cattle and 199 head of hogs to T M Scott of Villiseca for 10 727 76. A thousand pounds of chicken fed the Iowa Soldiers home at Marshalltown for Thanksgiving. Two hundred fifty six birds were slaughtered and raised on the home grounds.
Dr P L Prentiss a former Iowa legislator from Decatur county has been appointed as immigration inspector in Chicago. He previously served three terms in the Iowa legislature and was chosen by Gov Cummins for the St Louis exposition commission before resigning to enter federal service. He worked at Vancouver and Port Huron mainly to block Chinese and other undesirables.
Herman Baehr born in Keokuk Iowa in 1866 and educated in German and New York scientific schools. An expert chemist, he is now the county recorder in Cleveland Ohio after ending Mayor Tom L. Johnsons eight year rule.
During the first week in March 1910 the Iowa Court of Honor will hold its state convention in Des Moines. Delegates to the supreme convention in Indianapolis in June will be elected alongside the annual state officers. Plans are laid for alterations at the First National Bank of Cherokee in the coming year.
A preacher reflects on Jesus facing betrayal and death yet conquering the world. He highlights overcoming worldly temptation smiles frowns and envy with calm patience and a steadfast spiritual approach. The message centers on finding lasting peace in Christ not in outward power.
Religious meditation on abiding in Christ and recognizing His near presence. The author compares faith to a house’s shelter and explains that belief remains even when not actively thought of. He quotes 1 John 2:28 and Psalm 46:151 to urge constant spiritual awareness.
A devotional meditation on sowing seed daily for eternal reward. The speaker cites the Bible, notes the law of harvest that one reaps more than sown, and urges faithful sowing to produce a rich spiritual harvest for the Master.
Rev C Waldo Cherry of Troy New York asserts that beyond medical science and the profession there rests the spirit of philanthropy, the spirit of Christ. He says the religion most valued is the one that does not count at all.
Reverend Charles L. White of Waterville Maine calls for men and women to be trusted to bear heavy burdens for God. He says a present high calling awaits those who faithfully obey and work quietly behind the scenes to accomplish deeds and wonders through ordinary people.
A provocative line portrays a clash between devilish power and church authority as factions vie for control and leadership.
A pious pledge or empty zeal is criticized as self-consuming and ineffective in quenching real-world thirst for relief and refreshment. The remark suggests hollow virtue lacks lasting value for the needy.
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