Public clash over Rev Aldrich and political bias
The Mosines county journal accuses Rev Aldrich of sins and the Republican Party of responsibility, while the Democratic Party gains support. The Express defends Aldrich and mocks the journal, contrasting party loyalties and moral perceptions amid editorial quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blanchard
Mosines Ie
Ritexs
Aceasion
Joonal
Democratic Party
C. Hh
Aldrich
Blanchard
Rev. Aldrich
Republican Party
The President and Conkling
The nation observes a clash between President Garfield and Senator Conkling over New York nominations. Robertson receives support while Conkling demands all twelve picks. The President withdraws twelve names except Robertson to uphold dignity and avoid subservience to party bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Conkling
Conkling
Ingall
New York
Senate
Mr. Conkling
Judge Robertson
Coukling
Myr. Coukling
Mir Conkling
Robertson
Tate
Empire State
Chicago
Sneha
Asai
Camerd Assembly
Wea
Grant Movement
Tim Miore
Gage
Mabtle
Jorge Robertson
Lts
White House
Water Works Survey From Decorah Tour Reveals Monticello System
Decorah city officials toured water works in Monticello Anamosa and Marshalltown reporting findings to taxpayers The Monticello system shows artesian wells large cistern reservoir 250 000 gallons 17 hydrants 8 valves total cost 12 875 67 The Anamosa works cost 18 000 with revenue from rents and state prison The Marshalltown Holly system covers 10 6 miles of pipe 60 hydrants total cost 106 275 debt 55 000 water drawn from the Iowa river and Lowa river credits and receipts included
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Marshalltown
Anamosa
Monticello
Ue Republiani
Mather
Ania
Water Street
Simpson Cemetery
Tanga
GO Wallan
Tor
Sdhey
Messrs
A. Bradish
C. W. Allison
Receiptstrom Railroad Company
Wapsipinicon
Lowa River
Nebraska Letter Reflects Growth and Optimism
A Nebraska letter from Lincoln praises state progress, noting emigration of better classes, homestead purchases, and new permanent improvements. It predicts railroad expansion, a bridge over the Missouri River, and a boom in Lincoln with many business and dwelling projects planned. It ends with conveyance of regards to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srenniona
Neu
Hrpress
Dean
B.D
Lincoln
Misouri
James
Seated Grove
D. B.D
Nebraska
Missouri
Nebraska City
Brownaville
Nemaha City
Suimer
Creatasmer
D.D.M
Cass Letter Reflects Townsfolk Move and Market Prices
In Cass, May 9 1881, residents note few changes as Griswold sells his farm to George Ketcham and auctions stock. Prices for cattle reach 75 to 130 dollars for thoroughbred stock. Families relocate to Cedar Rapids Anamosa and other towns as farming activity shifts amid school terms and local duties continue. Domestic illness and a death are reported among residents.
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Cass, Ta
Quct
Cass
Cedar Rapids
Albert Griswold
Smedley
Alice Griswold
Abert Condit
Anamosa
Maudlenry Ritchie
Floure
Or Ritchie
Belle Crane
Casa
Smith Condit
Carse Crane
John Crawford
Chicago
A. C. Stickle
Anl
Fremont Schoo
Deolines
Beaton
Chandler
McConnon
Monticello
MeiXean
Noyes
Fremont
Leroy Pitcher
John Tate
Indep
Dence
Ted Vetter
Pleasantake of a burial in Congregational ground
A grieving couple Mr and Mrs Wannah and her husband traveled all Saturday night hoping to see her before she died but she passed away Saturday afternoon. Her remains will be buried tomorrow the 10th in the Congregational burial ground. The little daughter is well though the mother’s death leaves questions.
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Maxtresmo Express
Parkin
Maseaddane Acura
the Hardihood
Varlan
Sam Clark
Far. Tan
Gran
Martin
Wannah
Congregational
Wight
Pitkin
Lowa
Prairie Boy from Bowens Prairie Heads to Pitkin
A Jones county boy son of Ma Beatty of Bowens Prairie leaves for Pitkin to oversee a grocery house. He writes from 10,000 feet near Picket Colorado describing the harsh mountain journey, the Grand Canyon, and mining prospects with vivid detail of mining life and early Colorado rail travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Tribune
Jones County
Beatty
Bowens Prairie
Will d. Beatty
Taney House
Pitkin
Mandiay
Bby
Ife
Uraeis
Shay Picket
Colorado
Denver
Pacific
Timerine
Denve
Divide
Canon City
Guand Canon
Arkans
Deaeth
Nathroup
Alpin
Monticello Cemetery Association Meeting Notice
The Monticello Cemetery Association will hold a regular meeting at the Congregational Church in Monticello on Monday May 24 1881 at 7 o clock. The meeting will elect officers adopt by laws for shrubbery and property protection and urge immediate payment from any debtors to enable land purchase for cemetery expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Notice of Change At South Cedar Street Depot
Notice that W. Ginn announces the sale of the old Agricultural Depot on South Cedar Street to Mr. Anton Matthiessen and purchase of the Doxsee & Rigby site. He invites old friends to visit the improved agricultural implements and farm machinery facilities with new manufacturer arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Cedar Street
Anton Matthiessen
Doxsee & Rigby
W. Ginn
Change of Water-course Before the Auditor
The Board of Supervisors considers the petition by Miller et al for changing a watercourse in Kate townslip. County Surveyor’s report and plat are filed. matter ordered to be taken up at the next session on the second day of May, with audit reference AK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Allrich
A.M
Linly
Galden
Democratic Party
Miller
Kate Townslip
Curthie
Board of Supervisors
Eyid Sbesbi
Dowdt
Duue
Eehoek AM
Nape
Akolley Vo'tt
Auditur
Stife
Aueduilor
Robert DO
State OF
Towa
Les Jones County
Foe
A. P. Ifsl
Covenit Congr
Jeb A. Kline
Jones County
Cewt
CaarmMan
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First Street
Iowa
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Beygre
Rockford
GC A
Henny
Dyntist
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Wat
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Cooper
Geo
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Seatech
Andre Boswein
Montell
W. Raymond
A. McDonainy
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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