Cascade Courier Changes and State Legislature Reflections
John W. Scott becomes local editor of the Cascade Courier while J. W. Beatty runs the editorial department. The piece argues against a Republican endorsement of Judge Kinne for the supreme bench and notes Senator Leldorft returned his $678 salary. It praises the last legislature for a good code and reduced expenses, claiming no one was harmed by flying ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Scott
Cascade Courier
J. W. Beatty
Judge Kinne
Supreme Bench
Lelfeldt
Dennison
Illinois
Religious Census Shows Low Church Attendance in Hardin County
Town Falls area census finds only one third of Hardin county families are regular churchgoers and just twenty three of a thousand families hold family worship. Despite religious laxity residents are described as politically loyal to the banner Republican counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Falls
Hardin County
Gold Democrats Face Free Silver Dictation In Iowa
Gold Democrats in Iowa confront a split with free silverists. The alarmed faction warns they may yield to free silver Republicans and populists who push to dictate party policies and nominate candidates amid fears of losing self-respecting votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Free Silverites
Senators Allison and Gear Stand Against War Hunger Aid
The piece commends Senators Allison and Gear for resisting jingoistic pressure to enter war. It praises Congress under McKinley for funding relief to Cuban citizens and criticizes the Senate as an erratic balance wheel rather than a steady arbiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Gear
Senate
McKinley
Congress
Cuba
Legislature Abolishes Soldiers' Monument Commission
The legislature voted against the soldiers' monument commission and moved to abolish it citing extravagance. A bill by D N Richardson of Davenport sought 4300 for services and expenses, though he did not expect payment, aiming to show time and effort spent for the state. Three successive legislatures faced the commission's artistic plans and irregularities blamed on lawmakers.
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Soldiers’ Monument Commission
D. N. Richardson
Davenport
J. H. C. Peterson
George R. Moore
J. E. Johnson
Oxford Junction
Exchange Bank of
Johnson
Exchange Bank
Preston, Wheeler & Moffit
Cedar Rapids
Indictments Grow From Soldiers Home Pension Dispute
Federal grand jury in Des Moines indicted J. R. Ratekin the commandant and all Marshalltown Soldiers Home commissioners for withholding pension certificates from inmates. The issue centers on taking pension funds for home expenses beyond a set limit. Authorities say the indicted acted in good faith, while the court must decide if a United States law was violated.
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Soldiers’ Home
Des Moines
J. R. Ratekin
Marshalltown
United States
District Court News from Anamosa May Term
The May term at Anamosa opened with Judge William G. Thompson presiding. The day focused on objections to the administrator of Ann Joslin estate over a $50 property stake, then moved to Thomas Sheridan's estate where Patrick Sheridan sought a larger legacy. The court upheld Thomas Sheridan as executor and overruled Patrick's objections, and also heard Eliza Carson will contest and Ursula Prader v National Masonic Accident Association with a mixed verdict and ongoing appeals.
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District Court
Anamosa
William G. Thompson
Ann Joslin
Sheeran & McCain
Ellison, Brcanbrack & Lawrence
Ursula Prader
National Masonic Accident Association
Supreme Court
Judge Rothrock
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Bench
Rothrock
Death of an Old Settler in Washington Township
Mrs. Margaret Fagan died at her son in law John Mc Donalds Washington township home at 3 10 p m on Thursday May 13 age 76 Born in Leitrim Ireland in 1821 she came to America in 1838 married Patrick Fagan in Syracuse NY in 1849 They later moved to Auburn NY and in 1855 to Town Washington township Jones County Two children survive Eugene and Mrs John McDonald Funeral at St Peters Church Temple Hill large service Rev Convery paid tribute to her life Pall bearers were relatives named Fagan
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Margaret Fagan
John McDonald
Washington Township
Auburn
New York
Jones County
Fagan
Eugene Fagan
Richland Township
Thomas Fagan
John J. Fagan
Patrick Fagan
John Fagan
Cascade Pioneer
Good Luck of Cascade Highlighted by Busy Streets
The writer and a friend visited Cascade last Saturday and found the town lively with packed streets and busy stores. They note Cascade benefits from rail connections and local merchants cherish their favorable trade situation, while a Boston Music Hall organ once costing 60,000 dollars sold for 1,500 dollars last week.
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Dyersville
Cascade
Dubuque
Boston Music Hall
Monticello Visitors Fill Town Over Weekend
Monticello residents and guests visited the city with multiple cross-town trips. Notable notes include Lizzie Kellogg and Miss Lizzie Neiers visiting, Myrta Kingsley traveling with her grandmother, and J Peterin with daughter Mac driving over. A Worthington Monticello game ended 16 to 9, ending in a quarrel. Richard Coyle suffered a serious ax injury but is improving under Dr Finley care.
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Asa. Phelps
Monticello
Lizzie Kellogg
Lizzie Neiers
Myrta Kingsley
M. Weir
J. Peterin
Miss Mac
Dave Young
Chris Rohrer
W. C. Carter
Chi“go
David Beatty
Worthington
Stunday
Richard Coyle
Mike Donovan
Coyle
Dr. Finley
Wit and whimsy from the New York Press on women
A collection of satirical quips about women and marriage. The jokes touch on aging, church, housework, dances, and happiness in love, enlivened by pointed gender observations and humorous stereotypes.
Courtesy as Profitable Harvest in Trade
The piece argues courtesy yields profits in business as a low cost, high return asset. Politeness by clerks and customers aids sales, with excessive politeness seen as preferable to rudeness when the seller seeks to boost demand.
Center Junction Outcry Over Northwestern Agent Dismissal
Citizens condemn Northwestern for firing their agent Mr Walsh at Center Junction. Merchants and ship pers vow to route goods over Milwaukee unless the firm reverses its action.
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Center Junction
Northwestern
Walsh
Milwaukee
Oxford Mirror
Excursion Tickets to Clear Lake Offered by Rail Line
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company will sell excursion tickets to Clear Lake Iowa every day through September 30. For more information call at the depot 4618.
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Clear Lake
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Iowa
Unclaimed letters at Monticello post office
A list of unsettled mail remaining in the Monticello Iowa post office is advertised dated May 24 1897. The entries include Merten Rev J P Moffat T J L Alexander P M.
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Monticello
Iowa
Merten
J. P. Moffat
T. J. L. T. Alexander
P. M
Moses and Joshua Charge in The Lord’s Strength
The passage recounts Moses’ blessing to Joshua calling him to lead the tribes into the good land. It describes Joshua as a sturdy, soldierly leader ready to face foes with courage, and Moses’ exhortation that the Lord will be with them, urging trust and strength. The blessing concludes with prophetic praise and the tribes promised safety and abundance under God’s protection.
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Moses Alwood
Tereds
Eyas
Joshua
Tribea
Amin
Amelek
Moses
Israel
Siath
Terael
Jacob
Hostal
Nickel Plite Road Announces New Chicago East Schedule
The Nickel Plite Road offers three daily through trains each way between Chicago and the East with a dining car service and lower rates. Service begins Sunday May 30th. Save time and money by patronizing this line. Agents J. Y. Canarian and H. Turner, Chicago addresses.
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Chicago
Via
J. Y. Canarian
Adama
H. Tuorxe
Adiuns
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Thomas Sheridan
James Sheridan
Patrick
Thomas
California
Messrs
Eliza Carson
Rohrbach
Prader
M. T. Cole
W. E. Hoag
Livermore & Rogers
T. W. Heaney
State of
Reuben Schneider
Bobo
W. J. Mills
Foreman
W. A. Ladd
Matt Noyes
Milton Byerley
John Bates
Andrew McDonald
G. BR. Wilson
Cass County
Drake
J.F. Dayton
Allamakee County
Lansing Journal
Roya. Baking Pownper Co
Cascade Courier News
New York Press
Eve
Adam
Eiverybody
Star Clothing House
S. J. Errickson & CO
Moskhs
Mosea
Baba
Beso
Boston
M. W. Herrick
Mon- Arbollo
Jones Go
Iown
Durbuyne
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
Olee
Postonice
J. W. Doxsee
Jowsa
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
Uodur Raptids
Lowa
W. A. Mirick
Onico
Inglis
Onlls
Onloe
Bohipman's Tailor Shop
Jet Street
DR. T. B
Kent
Prgetetan and
Burgoon
Wil Anawer Hleht Valle Promptly
Omleo
Mato Street
Flat Door
Postofica
Contormination
Paysicians and Surgeons
Hyenmore Street
Ilys Street
Moniluotlo
Rundle
Roos
Wm.j. Coughlan
Deb
Hicks & Ellera
Atore
Montivello, Iowa
W. B. Pearson
D. D
Ammona
J.H. Lathrop
Uctionner
Town
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Ory Ales
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Lovell State Bank
Gronandl. Loveln
At. U
J. B. Smith
Ancounta
Generaloiicro
O. R. Ricker
Rea
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Hawk-Eye
Toe Express
Tue Express
Toe Expreess
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