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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
3
Survivor recounts the brig Gaull disaster after a February 1802 sinking off the African coast. A storm of mutiny and brutality follows as three sailors fight for command, two are killed and a woman and a girl face threats. They are later rescued by the German steamer Bergen with the girl and one sailor surviving.
A sapphire of good quality weighing 1 3/8 carats was found in gravel along Lake Okoboji in Dickinson County Iowa. Described as cornflower blue with velvet luster, it likely traveled to the lake region by glacial ice, a USGS note suggests.
The passage notes that there are no trades or worlds to rely on and each man must supply himself. Natives craft their own shoes, shoe their own horses and manufacture their saddles, highlighting local self sufficiency and skilled labor.
City Council resolution adopted February 23 1916 plans paving garbing and guttering on Lowit First Gill South Walnut Chestnut Brad Third Streets. Water sewer connections must follow Ordinance 402 and be completed by May 1 1916 or work will be performed by the City with costs assessed to abutting properties. Dated February 28 1916 Mayor Cc L. Van Meter
Monticello Iowa invites sealed bids for grading curbing and paving on First Gill Chestnut Brad South Walnut Third and Fourth Streets with various paving options. Bids due March 16 1916 at 3:00 PM. City to share costs and issue bonds and warrants.
City Council adjourned meeting on February 23 1916 amended a proposed resolution of necessity to widen pave curb and gutter on First Street from east rail to Gill Street Gill Street from First Street to Fourth Street South Walnut Street from Brad Street to First Street Chestnut Street from First Street to Third Street and related segments.
The council adopts amended paving plans for South Walnut Street Third Street and Chestnut Fourth Streets with specific curb and gutter widths and street dimensions. Voters approve changes in a Feb 25 1916 record with no nay votes. Signed by Mayor and city officials.
Davenport Iowa resident Mrs Oliver reports severe gall stones and hospital admission but says Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieved pain after the first dose and helped her regain weight. The ad touts permanent stomach liver and intestinal relief and promises a money back guarantee through local druggists.
The district court of Jones county Iowa appointed Dora Cunningham executrix of Dayton W Cunningham deceased. All claims must be filed with the district court clerk sworn and in time. Creditors should pay debts promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa February 8 1916. Herrick Reed attorneys for the estate.
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