Legislative and economic notes from the era
The report covers Congress reconvening with limited time, Garfield’s stance to unite the Republican party, and discussions on bank taxation and internal revenue. It notes immigration trends, proposed statehood for Dakota Montana and New Mexico, and debates over funding and efficiency of the public school system amid anti-republican sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Garfield
Republican
Congress
Raum
Church of Rome
Romigh
Growth of the Farmers Alliance Across the Nation
The article reports a new farmers movement drawing wide attention in the East and West. It notes the publisher of Vue Weerern RvuBAL organizing a National Alliance and sending out hundreds of charters to form local Alliances. It urges readers to request a free copy of The Weters in Rowan, Chicago, and highlights anti adulteration aims to protect food quality and support agricultural reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vue Weerern Rvubal
Fits
Rowan
Chicago
Itu- Ral
Ronan
Railroads as a National Issue Judge Black v Curtis on regulation
Debate on railroad regulation sharpens as Judge Black argues for state power to fix rates and curb discrimination while George Ticknor Curtis contends railroads are state-created contracts beyond state control. The Reagan bill in Congress would ban discrimination, rebates, and pooling, require posted rates, and empower civil action with penalties to enforce public interest aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Black
George Ticknor Curtis
Anamosa
Monticello
Mr. Curtis
Curtis
Congress
Rengao
Committee On Commerce
Reagan
Secaube
Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
Alexander Mitchell
Union
Christmas Festivities In Scotch Grove 1880
Christmas visited Scotch Grove on December 25 1880 with a church program. Santa Claus delivered a decorated tree laden with gifts for all ages while a select chorus provided music. Short tableaux and speeches followed a humorous piece titled Money Makes the Mare Go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Santa Claus
Christmas and New Year festivities and local notices
Christmas eve services included supper readings and music with many attendees. New Year’s Eve at the parsonage echoed Christmas events. A surprise oyster party raided Mr Washburn’s home on the 28th. Mrs Crawford to host the Ladies Missionary Society January 5. A baby boy born to Mr Watt. Mrs John Preston has died and was buried from the Congregational church. Geo Lewis visits his sister, and Miss Sykes and Ella Soper visit. Sleighing good though frost bites appear. Inquiries on Sun dogs and a brilliant display last week.
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Cass
Erpreas
Ladies Missionary Society
Crawford
Watt
Thompson
John Preston
Congregational Church
Atlaniusa
Jife
Geo. Lewis
Mrs. Ritchie
Aliss Sykes
Oxford Mills
Ella Soper
Wayne
Sadie Thomp
Clara Stone
Miss Stevens
State court docket reports multiple cases and outcomes
A roundup of multiple 19th century state cases notes various pleas guilty not guilty or discharged, including Blayney perjury verdict not guilty. Oakland Peck obstructing highway dismissed. Ellison obstructing highway continued. Schmidt nuisance abated and dismissed with costs. Harrington appeals dismissed. James Harrington costs on dismissal. Stickies assault with intent plea not guilty, continued. Cronkhite assault guilty. Carey license action with jury trial and related ordinances. multiple fines and costs imposed.
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State Cares
H. F. Blayney
State
Oakland Peck
John Ellison
Stute
Dacob Sehnider
Mary Harrington
Walt Vallandingham
Eliza Fleming
James Harrington
Bute
Robert Stickies
Olin
Joseph Snyder
Suite
H. B
Myron Cronkhite
A. E. Carpenter
Monticello
J. E.carey
Carey
Anunesa
Court delivers not guilty verdict in civil cases mix
In several civil actions the court instructed a not guilty verdict on one charge after the plaintiff rested. Verdicts favored plaintiffs in some cases with sums awarded. others involved settlements, judgments, or changes of venue. Notable items include Doane v Metcalf, and various claims across Jones and Linn counties with consents and referee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excepta
Milton Doane
H. C. Metcalf
H. P. Benton
D. C
Jones County
Boloman Bear
District Court of
Linn County
Sarah Hopkins
J. Hopking
Pew
David E. Young
Harriet Pooler
Enoch Young
Young
Mary E. Kohn
Elizabet J. Boyd
Free Will Baptist Church of
Hale Township
A. Gearhart
Joseph Blaisdell
Geo. Phillips
I. B. Southwick
H. V. Chatterton
Old Free Will Baptist Church
J. W. Jamison
S.T. Pierce
Sheean & McCain
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption Period in Iowa
Notice to owners that Out Lot 5 Jones County Iowa was sold on November 5 1877 to C Lawrence for 1876 taxes. Redemption period ends 90 days after service, deed to be made upon redemption denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Dubham
Jones County
Iowa
C. Lawrence
J.C. Lawrence
Notice of estate administration in Jones County Iowa
On December 16 1889 the Circuit Court of Jones County Iowa appointed Silas M Yoran administrator of the estate of John Q Duer deceased. All debtors must pay the estate and any claims must be presented to the court within legally prescribed time. Dated Monticello Iowa December 7 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Jones County
Iowa
John Q. Duer
Anid County
Monticello
Iews
Silas M. Yoran
Public Notice on Estate of George Gogan Deceased
The Circuit Court of Doues County Iowa appoints an administrator of the estate of George Gogan deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk, sworn and timely. debtors should pay to avoid costs. Dated Carcade Iowa December 9 1880. Lucien Rico will and probate hearing set February COurt Clerk White announces final hearing for 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Doues
Lews
George Gogan
Craima
Carcade
Iowa
State OF
Jones County
Said
Lucien Rico
Jours
Laws
B. Hh, White
Palmer's Cough Syrup and Spring Blossom Ads
Special notices promote Palmer's Cough Syrup sold by Soetje & Tiarks and Spring Blossom remedies for headaches indigestion and rheumatism. Worm destroyers, Wood's oils, and Dr Thomas' Electric Oil are advertised with testimonials from customers in multiple towns, urging purchases for coughs, stomach issues, and pains.
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Palmer
Soetje & Tiarks
Henry
Sovtje & Tiarks
Svette & Tiarks
Hercules
Desi
Soetje &Tiarks
D. Sullivan
Malcom
Ontario
Thomas
Itvn
Monticello
Suetjie & Tiarks
Gentiy Dors
Eugene Cross
Swan Street
Buffallo
Suette & ‘Tlarks
Sancho Panza
Sancho
Svette & Tiurks
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Farmers’ Alliance
Railroad Control
District Court Proceedings
Ames
State Register
Agricultural College
Knapp and Budd
Fairchild
Messrs. Mount and Osborn
Horticultural Department
Wrom
T.H. McQuinen
Primiek Tenet Adura
Hiscox & Co
Elthy
Parker
D. F. Magee
Reynolds
Collar & Homes
GEO. Haies, Monticello
Brown, Lowell
Mae
Fanuans
F. J. Popnasxi
J.T. Brubaker
Vinton
A. Fellows & Co
Notic
O. E. Comstock
Caledonia
Minn
Sheehan
Oscoda, Mich
Soctje & Tinks
Scevije & Tiarks
Peter Kieffer
Cor
Clinton and
Bennett Streets
Buffalo
Suette & Tiarks
A. C. Harter
de Witt
Tuna
Wood
Isbell
Center Junction
A. Fellows
Maquoketa
Bosanko
Bacner & Co
Muckten
J.H. Bacner & Co
Ita
Jno
Duer & Co
JNO. O. Duer & CO
Dunham
Grassmeyer’s Hardware Store
Grassmeyer
H. Schipman
First Street
Opera House
W. W. Calkins
Nortow
Webster & Williams
Muncazine
Dunlap & Leichhardt’s
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