County Board reports and school fund details in 1867 records
The minutes describe tax delinquency remittance for 1867 lands, a school fund report totaling about 58,106.72 in notes and mortgages, and recommendations to pursue settlements on judgments while noting worthless securities. The board adjourns with thanks to Dietz for managing funds and references to adjourned sessions.
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Committee On Finance
Jones County
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R. R. Fund Tran
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School Fund
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W. C. Dustin
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Henry Harrison
TY. O. Bishop
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Tragedy in Montgomery Texas Ends in Multiple Deaths
Report from Galveston describes a violent incident in Montgomery where a desperado entered Smith and Peal store and was shot by a clerk. He fled into the street where a posse pursued him. two more shots killed him. Oliver and two McGrew brothers, attempting to aid him, were shot by the crowd and killed.
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Corsets and bonnets spark public fashion talk
An eclectic column mixes fashion notes with local gossip. It mocks male corsetry trends, upcoming bonnet styles, and a playful jab at society’s morals, while reporting stray topics from oysters to sidewalk conditions and a dramatic elopement tale.
The Immortal Man and Moral Choice in Tempting Times
The Temperance Standard contrasts a godlike man who resists oppression with a degraded figure driven by despotism and vice. It extols eternal duty and warns against yielding birthright and immortality to tyranny, urging moral steadfastness.
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Temperance Standard
Fenton supporters revel in Delavan House celebration
After the announcement of Fenton's success the Delavan House hosted wild carousing. Lobby celebrations filled the dining room with champagne and crowds, bedslam confusion lasted until midnight. Harbor Master Thompson and W I Ashmore organized supper. Ashmore reportedly won about two to three thousand dollars betting on Fenton.
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The New Senator from Delaware Bayard Elected
Thomas FP Bayard was elected yesterday as Delaware’s senator for six years starting March 4 1869 He is son of James A Bayard the current incumbent educated in Flushing and trained in commerce and law He served as U S district attorney from 1838 to 1854 before returning to Wilmington and later entering private practice
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The Judicial Conflict Between Courts Over Railroad Bonds
The Des Moines Register editorial argues the federal courts clash with Iowa's supreme court over railroad bond rulings. It asserts the Iowa high court must preserve its authority and dignity against attempts to annul lawful decisions favoring bond holders who bought bonds at reduced prices.
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Fatal duel report from Steamport Kentucky case
Describes a fatal shooting after a dispute between William Crawford and a man named Chambers at Steamport on the Green River above the first lock. Chambers fired first, Crawford shot with a shotgun, Chambers wounded fatally, Crawford acquitted for self defense. Crawford formerly lived in Evansville and is described as quiet and law abiding.
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Did Mathuselah drown in the great flood myth or fact
The article analyzes Genesis figures to question whether Mathuselah died by natural means or was drowned in the flood. It cites ages for Adam through Noah, notes Noah’s father Lamech and Mathuselah’s long life, and ponders the biblical account about the Flood per Zimprance Standard.
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Whisky sales compare Minnesota and Towa in 1867
The Dubuque Herald notes a license law in Minnesota and a prohibitory law in Towa. It reports whisky retailed in 1867 valued at $35,582,605 in Towa, more than twice the Minnesota total for the same year, and adds that commentary is unnecessary.
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