Ex-Gov Gear Declines U S Senate to Lead Mining Firm
The 1880 Census table is promised by Secretary Hull showing state and county officers and county populations. Ex Governor Gear turns down Assistant Treasurer offer and becomes president of a Western mining company with a $10,000 salary. John Russell Ton's State Department of Industry bill gains wide support and faces publication in this issue. Prominent Iowa Mormons urge President Arthur to combat polygamy, presenting the Book of Mormon. The Town Grand Lodge of United Workmen in Cedar Rapids reports 215 delegates, 10,180 members, and funds receipts and disbursements. Debate grows over whether to pay deaths assessments from 1878 yellow fever. two-thirds favor secession from the Supreme Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Gear
United States Treasury
Western Mining Company
United States
Iowa
Arthur
Sxusson
Towa
Brigham Young
Grand Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Cedar Rapids
Grand Recorder
Supreme Lodge of the United States
Delaware County
Democrat
Our
New York
Beynon
Cullen
Illnois
Butcher, Cheese and Eye Association
Col Ro M. Liter
Prand
National Butter, Cheese and Hey Association
Green's Opera House
National Association
Northerntown Dairymen’s Association
Aa. C. Bower
Polygamy Foe Favors Congressional Bills Against Mormonism
A historical piece reports two anti polygamy bills advancing to Congress. One aims to bar bigamists from holding U S offices in territories with amendments affecting delegates and witness rules. The other would abolish Utah Territory’s legislature replacing it with a presidentially appointed council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Willet
Utah
Legislative Council
Senate
Arthur
Garfield
Pacific
Arizona
Buchanan
Evarts
America
Proposal to use lawful powers on Evarta case
The text discusses not detaining people as criminals and aims to act on advice for Evarta. It argues against relying on foreign forces and favors using lawful powers to resolve the situation. The passage notes a prospect that advice will be acted upon and urges independent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Evarta
Hercules
New Federal Court Bill Divides Iowa into Southern and Northern Districts
Gov. Carpenter introduces the Towa Federal District Bill splitting the state into Southern and Northern districts with Davenport and Muscatine among potential court seats. Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Marshalltown Muscatine and others protest, while Davenport supporters push for the Davisport location amid charges of partisanship and regional bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Carpenter
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Keokuk
Davenport
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Benton
Blackhawk
Jones, Jackson
Chinston
Mashalltown
Ottamwer
Algona
Muscatine
Congressman Farwell
Louisa
Washington
Farwell
Senate
Journal
Maj. Farwell
Major Farwell
Plain Statement Of the Death of Richard Troy
A letter from Castle Grove dated February 7 1882 recounts the discovery of Richard Troy's body after he collapsed along the road on January 21. The writer notes attempting to revive him, delays in seeking help, and that a physician diagnosed death from heart disease rather than alcohol. Troy is described as a peaceful, sociable man. his loss deeply mourned by family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Repress
Richard Troy
Mr. Orcult
Troy
Vir. Sweezey's
W. M. Sweezey
Mather
Aphiin
RL Eberhart
Epenaannr
Center Junction News Briefs Feb 9 1882
R J Lyons buys Houser and Barnhill grocery hardware stock and keeps Barnhill until April. Houser may leave town. Rumors of new dry goods and hardware stores. Center Junction Lyceum corpse noted without coroner. D W Sutherland seeks land in West. R J Espy ships hogs at six cents. Wedding anniversary notice misdated. corrections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Iowa
the Express
R. J. Lyons
Houser & Barnhill
Mr. Barnhill
Houser
Center Junnetion Lyceum
D. W. Sutherland
R.J. Espy
State Oratorical Contest Held in Iowa City
In Iowa City on February 2 the Annual State Oratorical Contest took place at the Opera House with high praise for the program. Cravan of the State University won first honors. The article critiques the Executive Committee for late and uneven judge selection and suggests including judges from outside Iowa City for fairness. Mel Cravan to represent Iowa in the Inter-State Contest in Indiana on May 3.
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Iowa City
Cravan
State University
Executive Committee
Mel Cravan
Lowa
Indiana
Board of Education Minutes February 3 1882
The Montieo Board of Education met at the President's call with members H D Sherman M M Moulton C E Wales Inc McConnon and J A Chandler. Minutes approved. Bills paid from Teachers Fund and Contingent Fund including salaries for L Foster K Curtis M Marvin A Foster Meyne A Gurney P W Duer M Grassmeyer K Chandler and others. Rent received from Hill totaled 2160.00 for January 18 and 19. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Foster
KX. Curtis
M. Marvin
A. Foster Meyne
A. Gurney
F. Burnight
Tome
D. Page
W. OH. Proctor
Wood
Opera House
W. Calkins
Jnnitor Mall
M. M. Moutton
Vaoyalkenberg Bros
Sam’ Grover
Wales
Hall
Hill
R. P. Sairu
Dairying notes and local society updates in Cass County
A Cass County reader correspondence covers barn and building activity, stone and woodland work, and social meetings. It notes the Ladies Mite Society, Lyceum meetings, local visits, vaccination sickness, dairy industry interest and Cedar Rapids convention highlights, and remarks on governors and dairy associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Center School
Charles Rhoden
Viola
Cass
Jobin Griswold
Emma
Leta Crawford
Topkinton
Win. Condit
Sewing machine praise for New Home model in domestic use
The article extols the Light Running New Home sewing machine for home use, highlighting simplicity ease of use broad capabilities low noise light durable and affordable design. It notes widespread adoption with nearly half a million sold in three years and invites readers to request the New Home catalogue and a set of advertising novelties from the New Home Sewing Machine Company 30 Union Square New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hor Sewing Macking Company
Union Square
New York
Biggest Cow in the World Exhibition and News Notes
A giant cow owned by Martin Starkes of Grayville Illinois weighs about 3000 pounds and measures 1743 hands high 1049 feet long and 1724 feet nose to tail with an 8 foot girth. She has two calves a three year old and a three month old and has been shown in Indiana Illinois Missouri and Tennessee. The piece also covers director appointments pensions postal savings bills tunneling contracts and local commerce, plus medicinal ads and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin 8. Starkes
Grayville
White County
Ill
Dinos
Indiana
Missouri
Tennessee
Posey County
Marshalltown
Farwell
M. B. Cochran
Davenport
W. FL. Peck
Jeft Davenport
Dudley
Cochran
Phese
Jentlon
Tries
Tasker
Jones County
John Tasker
Lowa
Loring
Gazelle
Money
Corry note lists Salt by LT AM Thompson
A brief item names Dn E F Crane of Corry Pennsylvania and records salt by LT AM Thompson in a short, catalog-like notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Crane
Corry, Pa
AM. Thompson
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Ton
John Russell
State Department of Industry
Plain
Castle Grove
Mite
Manchester Democrat
Asa C. Bowen
Sand Spring
Town
Davenport Gazette
Montreal
81. Lawrence
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
California
B. M. Thompson's
Ee. M.thompson
Goto
Finn Man
Navionan Dyts
Mo Chompson
M. Thompson
Freemans
Sierras
ELOM
Thomson's
J. M.thompson
Sxperientia Docet
EB. M. Thompson
E. M. Thompson
Buckler
Oh. Bacuin & Ca
Cash Hardware House
I. G. Leichardt & CO
Fr. Schipman
Vierchant
Grassmeyer
First Street
Monticello
Tuosas
Thomas
EE. M. Thompson
B. Turner
Rochester
N. C
M.thompson
Tama
The
Monticello Mill Company
Coyle
Mil
Lewis
Circuit Court
State of
Duhn
Neda M. Origen
L. A. Wonnemena
Iivnnick & Doxsie
Atty's
F. Bentley
North
Cedar Street
City Hotel
Garland
Iron Mountain
F. Grassmeyer
Sam. Kahn
Wim. Schodde
Pry
H. Oliphant
Moody Bro
Rockford
C. Albinger
Sycamore
Albinger
Hope
Ceritony
Clark &T
Chisage, Ill
Success
Aikin & Lambert
W. F. Bingham
Geo. F. Heald
Anamosa
Delaware
Buchanan, Jackson
Jones Counties
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