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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
8
The text notes notaries public will pay $5 for their commissions after July 4. It also references political figures, mentions farm product price upturns, and comments on public figures including Gib Pray of Iowa and Minnie Murray, with a brief allusion to E R Moore and local offices.
The first full term of court in Jones county earns praise for the judge who listens to objections with patience and delivers prompt rulings. The Fifth District Editorial Association will meet at The Elms Excelsior Springs Missouri May 6 7 8 9 with rail transport provided for members and families. Three days in the Springs for official business and socialization and a day in Kansas City. Officials expect at least one hundred attendees.
A prisoner described as a trusty escaped from Anamosa penitentiary last Thursday night and was not tracked by a dozen guards who chased him after the count. The incident raises questions about prison security and the treatment of trusties, amid broader debate about legislative focus and due process in high-profile cases like Eckerlebe’s new trial due to juror bias.
President McKinley addressed Congress in extra session calling for a tariff law to restore government revenue. He warned that Wilson tariff revisions reduced receipts by over 137 million dollars in three years and urged action to fund pensions, debt service, and public programs while boosting home industry and wages.
The Iowa delegation in Congress backs J. W. Patterson for collector of internal revenue for the northern district. Congressman Cousins influences the choice amid crowded federal appointments. H. G. McMillan is named U. S. district attorney and Edward Knott of Waverly wins marshal despite prior service, aided by Col. Henderson.
Cedar Rapids again pushes to move the county seat with Marion challenging the Rapids to attempt the change and test local support.
Fitzsimmons and Corbett met in Carson City Nevada at noon yesterday. Fitzsimmons knocked Corbett out in the fourteenth round with a blow over the heart and is now the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
The issue will present a Western life tale by Octave Thanet a Drumtocity story by Ian Maclaren a group of true railroad stories by Cy Warman a romantic sea story installments of Robert Louis Stevenson last novel St Ives and Kipling tale of the Grand Banks for April.
A collection of proverbs attributed to Geo. Herbert's Jacula Prudentum. The sayings emphasize frugality, prudent study, steady effort, timely benefits, cheerful demeanor, and the value of a simple honest life. The text presents maxims on learning, fortune, work, and household wisdom.
The Koppes home south of town caught fire last Saturday morning while Mr and Mrs Koppes were visiting Dunlinger in Cascade township. The blaze started by the stove and the children in bed were nearly suffocated before the firemen found it. Buckets of water limited damage though the floor and clothing were burned.
The Anamosa district court has terminated many cases since March 8 with most resolved by dismissal settlement or judge orders. Four jury trials concluded last week including Henry Scheer et al v John Jacobs with Scheer awarded full $83. John Seery Jr v Ann Murray and Bertha Seery resulted in $7,214 for the plaintiff. M T Cole Co v Elmer E Hoag ended without verdict after jury deadlock. and D F Peters et al v William Quirk saw a $214 verdict for the plaintiff after trial over stock care charges.
Proceedings list State cases including nuisance charges against Zentner Smola Persons and Hubbard families, a larceny case Ardell, and a murder in the second degree against Bobo with trial dates set. Several civil actions appear with dismissals, sales orders, and verdicts or judgments noted.
Defendants ordered to pay temporary alimony and judgments entered in several actions. Offers to confess judgment accepted in others. Probate matters include continuances, final reports approved, distributions in kind, and guardianship reports. Hearings scheduled for March and notices published in Main Mombarto Express and Anamosa Journal.
The session covers will contests in Wyoming and Anamosa estates, including the Lovell probate, Eliza Carson’s will dispute tied to a Liverpool executed document, and a murder indictment against Dr. L K Bobo of Oxford Junction. The Mary Taylor versus City of Anamosa case continues over defective sidewalk damages.
The article previews contents of the Living Age for March 13 including The Pathology of Feminism by Andrew Langs a discussion on Now Women can essay on Victorian Literature Recent Polar Exploration by Prince Kropotkin Ewa Cyclones sketch by Lodovic Hunlevy a chapter from Prof Roberts Acadia tale The Barge in the Forest and recollections of Walt Whitman The Man and other readings from American Magazines and varied pieces. The case mentioned may be continued until the May term of court.
The article describes Peruvian pottery with slim necks and carved figures that vent air as liquid flows. Each vessel produces animal or human sounds like cries or mews when tilted or filled. Examples include monkeys, birds, a mountain cat, snakes, and an elderly woman whose tears audible as the jar pours.
The article jokes about Samuel Clough’s 1702 New England Almanack forecasts noting January cold risks and April rain hints. It highlights his cautious phrases about fair weather and wind, and comments on his deftness at avoiding criticism.
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