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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
1
The Monticello Express is published weekly on Thursdays by J. W. Doxsee and C. A. Doxsee, serving as editors and proprietors of the paper.
A period editorial debates the Drake-Rhe Dreher case and the broader issue of capital punishment. It contrasts juries governors and judges with a condemned man s last letter and asks whether modern prisons offer a less barbarous alternative to the death penalty.
The state senate committee killed a bill to allocate money for a brass band and a company of jun keters to attend the inauguration. The committee says it acted to reflect the wishes of the people of the state ahead of the president-elect's inauguration.
The speaker rejects any display at the inauguration as unfit for a democratic republic and argues against using state funds for a brass band. The piece notes Linn county candidates for supreme judge, bar association endorsements, and pending reapportionment moves affecting Jones Cedar and Jackson counties with possible changes to senatorial districts.
Rev. Elmo L. Bateman of Maplewood New Jersey was fined 250 by a Newark court for circulating during the campaign a forged Knights of Columbus oath. The judge said he chose falsehood over truth and called the offense the meanest crime, noting many other Americans circulated the hoax.
Clerk H E Horn completes transcript of the Thomas Williams estate probate in Cedar district court dating to 1845. The long hand records note corn at 15 cents per bushel, 376 bushel crib, 14 acres wheat at $1 per acre, 190 bushels oats at 10 cents, 275 bushels wheat at 40 cents, horses, mares, foals, colts, shoats and harness valued in the 19th century manner.
Sioux City Journal argues Michigan's strict laws deter bootleggers by prescribing long terms for violations. The piece asserts the state's objective to enforce prohibition within its borders will influence the nation, claiming penalties of 20 to 25 years will deter offenders and prove enforcement is possible.
Archer B. Gilfillan writes in the Atlantic Monthly that the west displays more unconventional hospitality and openness. Westerners tend to speak plainly, and their apparent meaning often reflects the truth, a trait intensified in frontier areas.
In the Spencer News-Herald readers debate Dante Pierce's support for Herbert Hoover, calling it a change of front. The paper notes Pierce’s past as different from his father and questions whether backing Hoover or Al Smith means insincerity.
Federal economists say beef production runs in 14 to 16 year cycles and prices are expected to stay fairly high for the next few years. The market is believed to be near a low point now.
The general assembly advances hundreds of bills with aims to aid agriculture and tax reform. Debates cover rural credits, warehousing, state income taxes, gasoline quality, and public works while judges seek raises and a new capitol annex.
A health notice by Emma J. Phillips R. N. explains four dental beliefs and best practices. The guide stresses early dental visits, preserving baby teeth, understanding root absorption, prevention over pain, and proper brushing to prevent gum bleeding.
Governor’s appointee committee report spurs lawmakers from both chambers to back a comprehensive secondary road measure. Senator A H Bergman plans a bill this week uniting township and county roads under the county board of supervisors to curb waste and cut machinery needs by two thirds. No new gasoline tax is proposed. the county board would handle levies now split between townships and counties.
Dr. D. C. Steelsmith deputy commissioner of health urges immunization against typhoid diphtheria and smallpox to prevent future health costs. He notes industrial employers require prevention and argues individuals should act now to avoid long term health expenses and lost time. The Sioux City Livestock Record weighs in on appointing a secretary of agriculture, opposing college professors with long teaching tenures and veteran farm newspaper editors.
Reports from northeastern Towa indicate thousands of Chinese pheasants have perished due to deep snow and scarce food. The state game warden and deputies urge farmers to provide land for the starving birds if possible.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that the bank guaranty plan, though well meant, failed in practice as a protection for depositors. The piece suggests some still trust the system, but its effectiveness is shown to be lacking when tested.
The District Court of Jones County Iowa announces a February 2 1929 filing of a will for William Duffy deceased. A March 4 1929 probate term at 10 o clock a.m. is set for final proof. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
Public notice announces Edna P. Rhode as executrix of Elijah G. Drury deceased by the Jones County Iowa district court. Creditors must file claims sworn with the clerk timely. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa January 31 1929.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed with the district court clerk. A final hearing is set for January 28, 1929, at Anamosa Iowa, with interested parties allowed to appear and file exceptions. Ida Bramer executrix of Chris Bramer’s estate is among the listed filings.
State court in Jones county Iowa sets February 8 1929 at 10 a m for final proof and probate of Melly D Griswold last will and testament. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated January 29. Doxsee and Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
A 1929 probate notice in Jones County Iowa states that a will for Anna Hagen later known as Anna Haven has been filed for probate. The court sets February 15 1929 at 10 am for interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Coxsee and Coxsee serve as attorneys for the estate.
Notice of probate in Jones County Iowa District Court for Anna Collmann says final proof and probate will occur February 11 1929 at 10 o clock a.m. at the January term. Clerk of District Court Wilma M. Ruhl deputy J J Locher attorney for estate.
District court in Jones County Iowa requires all claims against the estate of Carsten Ketelsen deceased to be filed with the court clerk sworn and timely. Creditors should pay debts promptly to the executor George Mardorf to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa January 16 1929. J d Locher attorney for estate.
In Jones County Iowa a probate hearing is set for the will of Patrick William Mulvehill, deceased. The final proof date is February 26 1929 at 10 o'clock a.m. all interested parties may appear to contest or support admission to probate. Clerk of District Court Jones County Iowa Wilma M. Ruhl deputy.
Administrator asks court to authorize private sale of real estate described as part of Lot 149 in Monticello Irregular Plat lying east of the continuation of the west line of the street on the west side of Lot 147 to pay debts of the estate. Hearing set for February 25, 1929 at 10 a.m. in the Anamosa Jones county courthouse Iowa.
In the Iowa Jones county district court probate of Frank Curran deceased case 4307 the administrator J Locher notifies interested parties of a March 2 1929 1 pm appraisal at the Jones county clerk court to value estate property for inheritance tax and hearing eligibility.
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