Republican County Convention at Auamosa on June 6 1879
The Republican of Jones County meet in a delegate convention at the Court Room in Auamosa on Friday June 6 1879 at 2 o clock p m to select twelve delegates for the State Convention at Des Moines June 11 1879 and conduct other business. Ratios of representation listed for townships and areas. Also notes Marshalltown water rents update and Ohio platform praise. A Wyoming fire damaging shops occurred last week with significant losses and uncertain origin.
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Jones County
Auamosa
Des Muines
Monticello Cuatle Grove
Oxford
Clay
Jescenes
Richland Fairview
Greenfield
Scotch Grove
Fale
Washington
Gaqkaou
Wayne
Madison
Wyoming
Ohio
Union
Messrs Kennedy, Wiggins, Kline
Lowell
Dr. Calkins
Peeler & Bender
Hayes vetoes Bourbon bill on election protection laws
The President vetoes the Bourbon bill repealing civil authority election protections. The full message appears on page four, explaining the bill’s effect and Hayes’s reasons. The piece frames the Democratic party crisis as it shifts strategy amid Confederate influence and internal pressure.
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Hayes
United States
Thurman
License and Prohibition in Temperance Commentary
A temperance column critiques extremists who demand prohibition while acknowledging its impracticability. It praises stronger enforcement of existing license laws, warns against rigid all or nothing aims, and urges reformers to support workable, widely enforceable measures rather than unattainable ideals.
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Friends of Temperance
Professor at Agricultural College Rebuffs Artesian Well Inquiry
A letter to the editor complains that Prof. Macomber and the Agricultural College have not engaged with a local artesian well project. The author accuses the college of indifference, notes high costs for water analysis, and urges public sanitary science revelations and analytical study of water and bore samples to guide future wells.
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Macomber
The
Agricultural College
the Express
Enquirer
Moses
Artesian Water Analysis Debate at Ames College
A correspondence from J. K. Macommen at Ames argues the Agricultural College cannot provide free artesian water analysis due to full teaching duties and unpaid requests. He notes private parties and firms often seek analyses for science, and suggests sending borings to the College Museum for potential study.
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Aaricus
Ames, Laws
the Express
Agricultural College
Enquirer
Monticello
Iowa
College
Jess
Dogo
Lectures and religious controversy plus Davenport rail woes
Castle Grove June 2 1879 editor notes a review of Col R Tingersoll's Mistakes of Moses with critiques from multiple clergy and scholars and praises free thought. Also reports Davenport Davenport & Northwestern rail traffic delays and a wagon haulage plan, anger in Greeley Edgefield En Held Brush Creek Fayette towns and Davenport merchants.
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Castle Grove
Eapresk
Liettra
J. B. McClure
Chicago
Col. R
Tingersoll
Moses
Colenso
Col. L
Lhatredt
Lask
Gol
Toots
Prof
Swing
W. HT
Kryder
D. D
Hereford
DD. D
Gibson
Rabbi Wise
Hdel Fort
Ingersol
Ingersell
Christ
Gathileos
Servetus
Torpedous
T.S
Davenport & Northwestern
Greeley
Edgefield
Brush
Creek
Fayette
Payette
Davenport
Rain brings relief and local incidents noted
From Cass. Our Own Correspondent reports a gracious rain improving spirits and crops. A milk vendor was struck by lightning and frightened horses near a wire fence. A man slipped on a millinery shop step and tore his breeches. The Republican caucus elected seven delegates in a thinly attended meeting. The sick list includes Mrs. Bonstil. Charlie Doyle of Waco, Nebraska visits Cass.
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Washburn
Griswold
I. Brainard
Condit
H. Monroe
B Bedford
WE. Bonstil
W. Monroe
B. Bonstil
D. Denes
Independence
da Cass
Charlie Doyle
Waco
Nebraska
Onigvns
Jones County Board of Supervisors Meet June 2 1879 Proceedings
The Jones county Board of Supervisors convened in reg session at the Auditore's office with Clark as temporary chair. Petitions on roads taxes and pauper relief were referred to committees, the Auditor presented insane hospital and financial reports, and bonds and receipts were approved. minutes read. Continued next week.
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Jimne
Dune
Aa. D
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Towa
An. Wmoosit
HW. Clark
C. Freeman
I. Schoonover
John Bates
Clark
Patrick Galligandel
Stony Creek
Hale Township
Committee On
Mary A. Osborn
Cass Township
Stephen Sams
B. P. Miller
Delaware County
Castle Grove Township
John Murphy
John Foxall
Mary Gillen
Henry Mann
Sarah Elliot
Lil
West Cascade
Fairview Township
O. Lockwood
Nancy Harrison
James J. Child
C.P. Gilkinson
Win. Redman
M. M. Standish & Co
Wm. A. Way
Washington Township
Tow
TowHow
Seid County
David McCoy
Iowa
B. HM. Whith
Clark Circuit Court
Jones Co
Anamoss
Monticello Repeals Ordinance 67 On Beer Licenses
Town ordinance repeals 67 replacing it with a license system for sale of Ale Beer and Native Wines within Monticello or two miles. Licenses cost one hundred dollars annually and expire April 1 each year. Brewers and manufacturers are exempt, and existing licenses remain in force. Takes effect after publication in local papers June 2, 1870.
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Monticello
Arid
Board of Supervisors
Sree
Mostickato Express
Jones County Liberal
Paring
Hee
Mosticen
Ordinance authorizing water works bonds of Monticello
The Town Council of Monticello approves issuance of twelve thousand dollars in water works bonds for ten years at seven percent interest payable semiannually on April and October first and forms 500 dollar bonds with coupons. The city pledges its faith property revenue and resources for payment. Passed by Mayor Puswell B D Paist and Recorder JL Stinnoran on June 2 1879.
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Sue. L
Monticello
Monticello Bend
Lown
Sie. Ll
Puswell B.D. Paist
Editesds
JL. Stinnoran
Monvickn.o
Ordinance establishing a Water Works Department Monticello
Ordinance creates a Water Works Commission with the Mayor, one Councilman, and three elected non-council electors. They will manage water operations, approve salaries, and keep a Water Works Fund. Authority to issue bonds up to twelve thousand dollars and to construct reservoirs engines hydrants pipes and fountains.
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Montwelle
Lowe
Board of Water Works Commissioners
Sho Ft
Board of Commissioners
Monticello
Laws Council
Gener
Walter Works
Water Works Department
Sid Bund
Fitch
Public Works Duties in Town Ordinance Passed 1879
Ordinance outlines duties for Siath-To and Water Works management under Town Council direction. It becomes effective upon publication in the Jones County Liberal and Express Moniker. Mayor B D Parse signs. Recorder JR Stnaman attests. passage dated June 2, 1879.
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Siath
Jones County
Express
B. D. Parse
JR. Stnaman
Ordinance Locating Monticello Town Water Works
Ordinance No 85 ordains the south fifteen feet of Second Street between the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad and the Preston Tucker shop alley be dedicated to Monticello town water works. Water Commissioners are authorized to enter and perform construction and operation without delay. Passed June 2, 1879.
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Monticello Town
Monticello
Iowa
Stermon
Second Street
Chicago, Milwaukee & 81. Paul
Preston & Tucker
Time Russell
Tupon
Jones County
Tus Mosticka
B.D. Pann
J. R. Stinimax
A Subscriber’s Soliloquy About Paying for the Local Paper
A humorous piece contemplates whether to pay subscription and keep reading town news or drop the paper. It recalls editor respect for prompt payment and notes a deputy clerk, Harlow Chapman, rising after recent illness. Also reports a bank vault accident injuring J Schoonover’s fingers with a likely minor outcome.
His Last Dose Kidney-Wort Sells as Remedy
A kidney trouble sufferer considers Kidney-Wort as a final remedy. He reports relief with the dose and improved blood circulation, noting no pain in his back or side. Sold by druggists.
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Druguists
Acai edition of Cinaapen's Cycoraspia offered in eight volumes
The American Book Exchange of New York promotes the Acai edition of Cinaapen's Cycoraspia or Lixguisa Lrrenart. It spans nearly 3500 pages with author biographies and selections. Prices range from 2.00 for paper to 4.75 for half morocco with club discounts and direct sales only.
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Cinaapen
Morocco
American Book Exchange
Beekman Street
New York
Specimen Parges, &C
New Acting Edition of Chamber's Cyberpapta of Fenglisit Literature
The American Book Exchange announces the acting edition of Chamber's Cyberpapta of Fenglisit Literature to be a landmark in bookselling history. Sample volumes are offered, with return options, at 15 cents in paper and 25 cents in cloth. other formats priced up to 80 cents. A free descriptive catalogue of this and other titles is provided on request from 55 Beekman Street, New York.
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Chamber
Morocco
American Book TxcHaNnok, Publishers
Beekman Street
New York
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Joan Burnchard
Republiican County
Marshalltown
Cass
Harlow Chapman
Eureka
J. Schoonover
Mr. Schoonover
State OF Tow
Wrow
May Conorry
Buid County
Anid
Henri Jacobs
Owa
B. Wf. White
Jones Gounty
Karo & Jager, Propr’s
Karo
Jager
Drcuomaas
Manor Beast
Foster, Milburn & CO
Solu Prop
Buituio
van Shaack Stevenson & Co
Sovtje & Tiorka
Wichardson & CQ
Waanen
Aise
Geo Ta
Deatta
Miapenaary
Louis
Wates
Bers
Harris
Harris Remedy CO
MFG
T. Louis
Lanece Sa
Parker
Boetje & Tiarks
Kahn's Clothing Store
Kahn’s Clothing Store
MO. D. Duer & CO
Palmer & Paine
Dauntless
Pidr. Price
Steele & Price
Mantrs
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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