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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
5
In a small village Olivia Prescott revives church life with lilies after a feud over religion. She loses her hardness, shares blooms with the needy, and amid forgiveness she reconciles with Philip Eustis, realizing the lilies symbolize renewed faith and charity.
A witty line contrasts early quarrels in couples with later harmony while comparing matrimony to rheumatism and noting reduced complaints as time passes. The brief quip reflects a light period piece tone from a humorous column. The speaker remarks on social relationship dynamics with a playful analogy.
A transcript of appeal has been sent from Cherokee to Des Moines as Harry Hartman appeals a death sentence for killing his sweetheart Florence Porter after discovering her with a rival. Judge Wakefield sentenced him to be hanged January 28, 1903.
The list of forthcoming Iowa conventions includes Sons of Revolution State Society at Davenport on April 19, Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Convention at Davenport on May 20, State Grain Dealers Association at Des Moines in April, Royal Arcanum Grand Council at Des Moines on April 18, Reorganized Latter Day Saints conference and auxiliaries at Tamont April 5 to 20, Y P S C E Ninth District at Muscatine April 1 to 3, State Educational Association at Spencer April 11 to 13, Iowa Teachers Association at Washington April 3 to 6.
Four years after James E. Eveleth of Lakeport township left for California with $13,000 from his bank account his family has no idea of his whereabouts. He has seven children and married Lena A. Eveleth in 1877. Lena asks the court to divide the estate and grant her title fearing possible fraud.
Samuel Ashland, a prosperous farmer near Blairsburg, was viciously assaulted at the Illinois Central station in Webster City by Daniel Dillon who claimed money was owed for farm work. Dillon jumped upon Ashland, breaking two ribs. Dillon is in custody.
Trustees chosen Rev. William J. Sallmon of New Haven Connecticut as president designate he currently serves as pastor of a Congregational church in Bridgeport Connecticut and is to assume duties at the start of the college year.
A gambling quarrel in Creston leaves John Jackson with a dangerous knife wound across the face and John Robinson with a bullet wound in the left hip. A stray bullet from Robinson’s gun kills newsboy Ollie Ohlschatager who was not involved.
Iowa population density stated as 29 per square mile. Church dedication in Palmer. Marksman Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake set a turna ment record at Indianapolis. Several post offices renamed or closed. new postmaster Gustav Miller at West Iowa. Keota postmaster appointed. Burt post office to be presidential with 1100 salary. Boy Alice Adams dies after bonfire accident in Iowa Falls. United Mine Workers HQ to Albia. Coal lands totaled 20000 square miles in Iowa. Notable deaths: Mrs. Samuel Smith Eldora. Edmond T. Krams Fiscus Audubon. Marshalltown council approves 20 wells to upgrade water. Superintendent Willard reappointed at 2000 salary. Gov Cummins names W ST McHenry judge Ninth District. N R Wright named state dairy commissioner. Charles Pierce struck by lightning at New Hartford.
Des Moines reports March 19 to 25 show Iowa Senate actions including prohibiting cocaine without a physician prescription and allowing voters to move precincts after registration. Other measures set mine inspections, child labor limits, railroad and interurban laws, and adopting an eminent domain bill for trolley lines. House actions cover tax shifts, adjournment, town monuments funding, and jail and public works appropriations.
Disciplinary committee investigates the Friday night student riot at Missouri state university in Columbia. Police made several arrests and leaders may face expulsion, others suspension, and minor offenders reprimands. The incidents included burning a woodpile, hooting professors, assault, and damaging a window in the ladies' parlor.
The Philadelphia Art club gave its gold medal to F. Hopkinson Smith for his work San Trovas Venice. The Chicago Art Institute exhibition received 629 submissions with 269 accepted from 101 artists including 61 men and 40 women. In New York Educational museum Rembrandt etchings and three Durer pieces valued over 20000 dollars are shown for the first time. Omaha library board refuses a life size Diana and the Stag statue from the Women’s club provoking claims of censorship.
Frank Gotch, Humboldt born wrestler, returned from the Klondike with about 30000 earnings from six months. He defeated Alaska champion Silas Archer in 171 minutes to win the fall and earned 18640 in purse bets and gate receipts. Now back in Humboldt he urges others to seek fortune in the Klondike.
John Glass of Des Moines owned a Sixth Avenue barber shop and discussed Roosevelt's veto of his attempt to clear a desertion record. A Kentucky slave, he ran to the Navy, claimed a Cumberland River commander was bribing him to hide, and sought a pension aided by Senators Allison and Delliver. The relief bill passed Congress but was vetoed by the president.
Davenport resident W C Putnam received a polar bear skin and walrus tusk skull from William Ziegler of New York. The polar bear came from near Camp Ziegler on Algier island at 80 degrees 24 minutes north, while the walrus was taken near Belle Island Franz Josef Land by a Frithjof boat crew. The specimens are described as valuable and will adorn the Davenport academy of sciences museum.
Sheriff reports As sard John George, who abducted a six year old girl from Sioux City, appears in Grand Rapids and may contest his wife's divorce. Custody decree could send him to the penitentiary on kidnapping charges under Iowa law, pending the woman's decision on arrest. John Manning ships two carloads of horses from Charles City totaling 56 animals, valued at 17,500 dollars, praised as the finest Charles City shipment yet.
Dr. Gershom H. Hill, superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Independence and a renowned insanity expert, has written that after his term ends June 30 he will not seek reelection. He plans to move to Des Moines to practice medicine.
Oil wells near Frederika five miles north of Tripoli yielded 15 to 20 barrels from wells sunk just 30 feet deep. The discovery, considered genuine, has prompted several companies to secure land options and drill prospect holes for high grade oil in the vicinity.
In Chicago at the Palmer house during a dinner, 8. M. Highlands of Clinton disclosed his February secret marriage to Mrs. Sue H. Neely of Muncie Ind. The ceremony was performed hurriedly in Joliet by Rev. Dr. Duncan C. Milner. Highlands and his bride plan to sail for Europe on April 12 aboard the Lucania after visiting New York. Highlands is a Clinton banker and president of local gas, coke, and electric firms.
Grinnell passes an ordinance making it a crime for two or more residents to gather for drinking anywhere in the city including homes. The measure targets gatherings for beer or intoxicants and aims to prevent disorderly conduct, reflecting the town’s strong historic prohibition stance.
The Northwest Iowa Teachers association will convene in Spencer from April 10 to 12. Notable speakers include Gov. A B Cummins, President George E MacLean of the state university, R C Barrett state superintendent of public instruction, and Henry Houck deputy state superintendent of Pennsylvania. An expected turnout exceeds one thousand teachers over the three days with additional regional superintendents listed.
Mrs Jennie Williams awoke to a wind blown door and found a burglar outside She struck him with a washboard and fled in nightclothes to neighbor Fred Beckwith The intruder then went to Mrs Anna Mauger who fired through a window but he escaped publish police made no arrests
In September a Buchanan county man obtained 14000 dollars in notes from farmers. Notes were sent to First National Bank at Independence for collection. Farmers sued for possession. court ruled against the farmers with costs. Notes obtained by misrepresentation and fraud. farmers vow not to be caught again.
Miss Hattie Van Horne of Muscatine died in Saginaw Michigan at age 42. She was the daughter of the late George W. Van Horne former US consul to France and Muscatine News Tribune editor. Her loss is mourned by family and friends. The Iowa and St. Louis railway contract from Elmer Missouri to connections near Centerville and Buxton was let to William Kenefick of Kansas City. Completion set by August 1. The project is by Gates Lambert Mitchell interests.
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