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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1897
Page
2
A Kansas Letter About Monticello and Pratt Aging in Kansas
G W Miller, formerly of Monticello, writes from Pratt Kansas on January 30 1897 reflecting on 14 years since leaving Monticello. He notes population growth slower than expected in Monticello and praises Kansas prosperity their health and finances while detailing family members Kate Curran and her husband in Pratt and Harry in the northwest drug trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti
Uncle Sam
Monticello
Jones County
Iowa
Kansas
Kate
Curran
Pratt
Harry
Local notes from Cass and OnsLow communities
Cass and OnsLow area items report ailments and visits, crops at 15 cents a bushel, shipments of pigs and butcher stock, ice house work, visits by relatives, and social events. Meetings, birthdays, and local church activities are noted along with a deer hunt and a silver medal contest winner.
Wyomings Busy Week with Meetings and Weddings
J S Westfall attends a Modern Woodmen meeting in Des Moines. A local social at G A R hall and several weddings mark a busy week in Wyoming with updates on health, family visits, and upcoming Farmers Institute activities for February 16 to 18 1897 featuring talks on roads grains dairying and domestic economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Westfall
Woodmen of America
Des Moines
C. M. Clapp
Ladies’ Aid Society
G. A. R. Hall
Funeral of S R Mackrill at M E Church
A funeral for S R Mackrill of Wyoming was held yesterday at the M E church. A venerable A Bronson officiated. Bronson, nearly ninety, preached here since Mackrill and his parents settled near Canton Iowa as a boy. The old congregation included many seniors and Bronson spoke with vigor and cited book chapter and verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S R. Mackrill
Wyoming
M. E
A. Bronson
Bronson
Iowa
Canton
Amber Revival Ends After Three Weeks
Rev Butler led revival meetings at the Dutch Reform church for three weeks ending Sunday. Rev Haney and Mr and Mrs Harris traveled to Illinois. W H Farragher went to Des Moines as Amber M W A delegate. Miss Hattie Foust of Amber and Spencer Uiles of Monticello were married Thursday evening. A social gathering followed at the bride’s home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OnsLow
J. W. Stimson
Lou Krouse
Postmaster McKean
Fred Griswold
Scroggie
Waterloo
T. H. Lightfoot
W. Bertebeck
Des Moines
M. W. Grand Lodge
Lyceum
Monmouth
Schenectady
Rev. Smith
M. E
Presbyterian Church
Underwood
Jeffery
R. R. Miller
Jos
Tomlinson
Elmer Overly
Miller
John Johnston
Mississippi
New Orleans
Good Templars
Ethel Chase
Butler
Dutch Reform Church
Haney
Harris
Illinois
W. H. Farragher
Gome
Amber M. W. A
Hattie Foust
Amber
Spencer Uiles
Monticello
Revival Meetings at Hickory Grove and Local Developments
Langworthy notes Rev. Bretnall holding revival at Hickory Grove. Stephen Batchelder went to Des Moines on business. Ommen nears completing his blacksmith shop and will start work. Woodmen plan to build a hall on W. H. Hughes donated lot and begin immediately. The prodigal son returns, but no fatted calf seen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretnall
Hickory Grove
Stephen Batchelder
Des Moines
Ommen
W. H. Hughes
Dad
Castle Grove Community Roundup of Events and Notices
Castle Grove Feb 2 highlights include Pat Troy shipping hogs to Chicago last week and local society events. The Ionian Literary society elected officers and debated pleasure in pursuit vs possession. Downerville Co-Operative Creamery reports 1896 milk intake and butter output with new separators and officers. The Nursery Business of Hoyt Bros. closes for winter while spring supplies are awaited. Local residents visit, illness notes, and civic notices accompany the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
C. J. Rettig
Jas. F. Laude
Olive Cramer
Chas. Krueger
Lula
Ray Curtis
Monticello
Castle Grove
C. C. Curtis
Henry Burrock
Wayne Township
A. F. M. Caspers
Hazel Green
Ladies Sewing Society
LE. J. Noble
Ionian Literary Society
Vinton Smith
Sam Pfeil
Maude Bowers
W. K. Wilds
J. A. Deischer
Mary Pfeil
Richard Kershner
Herman Specht
Downerville Co- Operative Creamery Co
N. P. Clark
A. L. Fairbanks
E. E. Orcutt
O. F. Hosford
John Burrock
Jas. F. Delay
Watson Case Decided in Maquoketa Court
Judge Waterman ruled against George Niles in the six week Maquoketa trial over the alleged illegitimate son and heir of Mott Watson who left $300000 in property. The claim attracted much testimony of questionable credibility and legal costs run high for the presumptive heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Watson
Maquoketa
George Niles
Mott Watson
England
Canada
Gyratory Influences Drive Atmospheric Motion According to Corin
Professor Corin describes atmospheric movement as driven by gyratory influences. He cites Earth rotation imparting a small rotational component and solar heating causing rising air near the surface. Unequal heating and ground variation upset equilibrium, creating upward gaseous columns that sustain and intensify motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corin
British Royal Institute
Cornu
Early Temperature Rise Signals Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Dr. C. W. Ingraham notes a 0.5 to 1 degree daily temperature fluctuation can be the first sign of pulmonary tuberculosis, appearing before other symptoms and before health is notably affected. If such fever lasts two weeks with weight and vitality loss, diagnosis may be made even without cough or positive physical findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ingraham
New York Ledger
Li Hung Chang Wears Royal Yellow Dragon Vest
The New York Times notes Li Hung Chang’s yellow satin sleeveless vest fits closely to the body and reaches below the waist. It fastens at the side with small buttons and is embroidered with China’s royal dragon, a privilege reserved for five men in the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
China
Empire of China
New York Times
Chinese Cologne Versus Ancient Egyptian Perfume Traditions
The article notes Chinese ladies carry small bags of fragrant gum akin to ancient Egyptian cosmetics. It highlights recently unearthed jars at Pyramids containing perfumes used by Egyptian princesses, drawing a parallel with modern Chinese elite fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramida
Work and Play. The actor works when he plays
The Philadelphia Record notes a set of contrasts where the actor’s craft overlaps with performance and the musician’s artistry mingles with practical labor, highlighting how art and work intertwine in creative careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Claims in district court over lands in section 6 township 86
In Jones county district court Adam Reichart sues Julius A Reed and wife and heirs of multiple estates including Margaret V Patterson and V Thompson for ownership and claims in the B of the SKY NWY and NW of NW 4 of Section 6 Township 86 North Range 2 West in the March Term 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Lowain
Jones County
Adam Reichart
Plaintify
Julius A. Reed
Sid Julius A. Reed
Margaret. V. Thompson
Margaret V. Patterson
Em. W. Thompson
Aura Belle Dearborn
Wm Dearboro
James Thompson
Wm. Thompson
Emma Thompson
Weziah Wayer
Frank Weyer
Neary Thompson
Maria Thompson
Claurence Thompson
Stella Thompson
David Thompson
Sarah A. McVey
Sarah A. Patterson
Henry McVey
Nwy
Township 86
North Range 2
District Court
Iowa
North Range
Julian A. Reed
Samuel E. Hillis
Samuel EB. Hillis
William A. Patterson
Margaret W.‘Thompson
KE. W.'Thompson
Samuel BE. Hillis
Julius A Reed
J. W. Doxser
Monticello
Towa
Hubbard v Graham in Jones County District Court
William A. Hubbard sues Kate Graham John Graham and Charlotte Hart in Jones County District Court alleging interests by unknown heirs and devisees in a Maron term case. The filing names Hart and her heirs and seeks resolution of property or estate questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
James — Sheridan
State of
Iowa
William A. Hubbard
Kate Graham
John Graham
Charlotte Hart
Maron
The Daily Hawk Eye Offers Subscriptions in Iowa Region
The Daily Hawk Eye details local and general news coverage with over a hundred correspondents. The publisher of Tus Express offers Tit Express and The Weekly Hawk Eye one year for $2.16 cash, payable at the office in Monticello Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawk-Eye
Tus Express
Tit Express
Bis
Tye
Monticello
Iowa
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G. W. Miller
Cass
Logan Smith
W. G. Condit
J. J. Helmer
Arkansas
Vint Smith
Shady Lane Creamery
W. A. Hale
Walter Austin
Vinton
Fred Crane
Fred Brainard
Bert Muzzey
W. L. Ketcham
Bert Hanna
Anamosa
Harry Countryman
A. M. Loomis
Capitol City
John Holmes
Davenport
Josie Hernon
Ernest Gassett
Hernon
Fort Keno
Oklahoma Territory
Madison Township
Harry Grim
Hyman
Carrie Barmeister
J. A. Bronson
Jones County Farmers’ Institute
L. W. Stuart
A. L. Potter
J. W. Morse
David Street
E.G. Waite
J. A. Millicoat
L. Gilbert
Elmer Reeves
Jas. Wilson
G. A. K. Wall
Evelyn Russell
Gertrude Coburn
Lowa
Langworthy
Pat Troy
Chicago
Hoyt Bros
Oy Bros
Scotch Grove
Missouri
United States
W. L. Douglas
Russia
W. L., Douglas
Brockton, Mass
Stuhler & Sons
State OF Iowa
Ae District Court
Edward Flyon
Edward Flyoo
J. B. McQueen
CY District Court Jones Co
Sawe Uu, M. Troy
Sembee Town
Prowas W, Sheridan
J. W. Doxsak
Plaintief
Township 8
North Range 4
Bth P. M
Charlotte
John Hart
W. Doxies
Tae Monticello Express
H. M. Remuery
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District Court of
Andrew Knasper
Pladneiff
Samuel N. Fain
John Branner
G. Whitney
John Shantile
Samuel Winger
George White
Towit
John L. White
Jennie White
Alfred White
Mahala White
Kendall Parker
John Stanner
Michael Bairne
Leratees
John Braoner
A. D
J. W. Doxsee
H.M. Remley
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J.B. McQueen
Clerk District Court of
Jones Co
Julia Connell
Clerk District Court
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Henry C. Bolken
Hicks & Wilers’ Dry Goods Store
Chance
Ours
Samter
the Express
Chicago Record
Harrisburg
America
New York
Prof
J. Z. Hatfield
Evanston
Illt
Madison St
Hawkeye Merchant Tailoring
Second St
Ife
Zachehr
John Wed
Burlington
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