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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1901

Page

3

Freedom From Sin but a Path to Return Described by Talmage

The sermon outlines a man’s struggle to break free from evil as Proverbs 23 35 asks when he shall awake. It details moral gravity and habit as barriers, cites personal testimony and social gates, and urges a hopeful return through grace, church welcome, and active resolve.

Ericht Als Klopsch Washington Dr. Talmage Princeton N.J Mnen Church of God Albert Barnes Philadelphia Mr. Barnes Young Men’s ‘Christian Association of New York Heaven Niagara

Path to renown virtue through faith and prayer

A sermon urges immediate prayer to God for help in breaking bad habits, recalling Civil War wounds and hospital care as evidence of divine healing. It stresses quitting unholy associates, seeking Christian counsel, and declaring spiritual war until victory, with parental forgiveness as the ultimate reward.

Antietam Christian Commission Philadelphia Master Street Sparta Lord Jesus Christ

Glass Told the Truth in a Small Mouth Reflection

The dialogue centers on a wife asking if a glass shows her mouth as small and the husband testifying that it does not. A terse exchange unfolds about perception and size.

Iowa editors join McKinley Memorial drive in Des Moines

Gov elect Cummins and former governors join Gov Shaw in organizing Iowa auxiliary to the Canton McKinley Memorial fund. Secretary Wilson outlines farm and crop work and future aims at Des Moines. plans include Governor's square park transfer and a drive to stock private ponds and boost fruit and dairy markets. The State Teachers Convention and Iowa College reports note allocations and forthcoming speakers.

Wilson Tella Iowa State College Des Moines Shaw Iowa

Construction of Ames Agricultural College feeding shed

Building committee awards a contract for a 140 by 24 foot feeding shed at the agricultural college in Ames for 1740 dollars. It will serve as temporary winter quarters for stock feeding experiments while remaining funds from the executive council will be used to buy feed to replace losses from a fire.

Wilson Talka James Wilson Department of Agriculture Washington Iowa Mississippi Valley Russia Nebraska Kansas Dakota Europe Asia State Teachers’ Convention Shelton Simpson College Indianola State Teachers’ Association Max O'Rell Hadley Yale University Association Gabriel Bamberger Chicago Inspector Sughes Toronto Boards of Control Board of Trustees the Agricultural College At Ames Executive Council

Mrs Rayne Granted Divorce Over Drunkenness in Fort Dodge

Mrs Chris Rayne appeared in court in Fort Dodge seeking divorce from her husband who lay injured at a lonely rural farmhouse after a lumber wagon runaway. The court granted the divorce on the ground of habitual drunkenness.

Chris Rayne Fort Dodge

Dow City Man Shot at Home as Suspect Flees

The son of Alex Lawson was dangerously wounded at his Dow City residence after being accosted while driving sheep. He was ordered to surrender and shot in the groin. Frank Booth faces charges and remains at large.

Alex Lawson Dow City Frank Booth

Fraternal Insurance Societies Seek 500 Members Rule

In Iowa fraternal orders multiply fast. The Associated Fraternities of America urge the legislature to require each lodge to have at least 500 bona fide members pledged before incorporation.

Iowa Associated Fraternities of America

Iowa Governor Cummins Wins by Record Plurality in State Election

Iowa returns show Gov Cummins with a record 84883 plurality. Prohibition vote estimated at 17748. Senate now 39 Republicans 12 Democrats, a GOP gain of four. House at 8 Republicans and 1 Democrat, GOP gain of six.

Eloct. Cummins Senate House

Judge 8 M Weaver Sentences Clemmons for Second Degree Murder

In Town Falls Judge Weaver sentences M D Clemmons to 20 years in the penitentiary for murder in the second degree in the shooting death of Burgdulst Union. The defense claimed self defense amid family feuds. strong local sentiment anticipated a harsher penalty, but conviction for second degree murder limits punishment.

M. Weaver M. D. Clemmons Burgdulst Union Burghutts Unton Clem

Marriage license revoked over age discrepancy in Waterloo

A marriage license issued in Waterloo for Abraham Whipkey and Marian J Bowman was revoked after the clerk discovered the groom's age was inflated. The bride was about 36, the groom near 70. The license was returned. the groom plans to wed elsewhere in Michigan if he can.

Williams Waterlooo Abrahiam Whipkey Marian J Bowman Michigan

Accused in Dying Breath Clark Denies Shooting

John Clark accused of shooting TIL Kelley after being tied to the al pa- Nee headquarters in Sioux City. Frank Matthews, who died 24 hours earlier, implicated Clark in a police statement but Matthews later told desk sergeant Bronson he would say nothing. Clark maintains innocence.

John Clark al Pa- Nee Sioux City Til Kelley Frank Matthews Matthews Bronson Clark

Banking stocks rise sharply in state auditor report

On September 30 the bank deposits in 220 state and 260 savings banks totaled 120,466,645 dollars, up 5,735,001 since June 30. Since June 40, the increase reached 80,684,080 dollars, about 310 percent, while capital stock grew from 11,026,908 to 19,208,200 dollars.

Towan Auditor of State

Dr Adelaide Kilbourne Dies After Dental Appointment

Dr Adelaide J Kilbourne wife and professional associate of Dr FM Kilbourne died of apoplexy while leaving a Sioux City dentist’s office after a tooth filling. The couple, both prominent physicians, graduated together from Town State University seven years ago.

Adelaide J. Kilbourne FM. Kilbourne Sioux City Town State University

Duck Hunters Drown on Clear Lake

C Montgomery and I Baird, two traveling men from Mason City, went duck hunting on Clear Lake when a squall capsized their boat. Both men drowned. their bodies were recovered by grappling hooks. Each was married with families.

Montgomery Baird Mason City Clear Lake

Bank Robbery Strikes Town Fourth Time in Three Weeks

The safe of the bank at Nfinton was blown by expert cracksmen and $1,500 secured. This is the fourth bank robbery in Town in three weeks attributed to the same gang.

Nfinton

Disappearances, accidents spark Iowa small town fatalities

Reports from Iowa describe Ly Schroeder missing near Poca honttas and found in a cornfield after three days. George Hovey died from injuries when a water main ditch collapsed. A Fort Dodge jury found Oliver and George Bricker not guilty of murdering C. A. Guild and son Clarence. Tracey home fire damaged Des Moines smallpox ward. Mrs. Ira Campbell died in Colfax from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail. Conductor McMillen killed at Ottumwa Afton incident. Freight train collision and arrest of Attorney R. W. Harding in Charter Oak. Lisbon rural free delivery set for January 1 with two carriers. id Benefiel killed jumping freight train near Dysart. body mangled.

Ly Schroeder Pocahonttas George Hovey Town Falls Fort Dodge Oliver George Bricker C. A. Guild Clarence Tracey Home Des Moines Ira Campbell Colfax McMillen Ottumwa Afton R. W. Harding Charter Oak Alma Mensinger Lisbon Linn County Willoughby Merkel Frank Hoover Id Benefiel Dysart

Iowa Bank Robberies Alarm Bankers Across Towns

Iowa bankers warn of six bank robberies in the past three months with total losses around 16 thousand dollars. Cash lost exceeds seven thousand, with property values averaging one thousand per bank and disrupted business. A statewide fund is being raised by county banks to hire the best detectives and pursue the raiders, focusing on private and savings banks in smaller towns.

Iowa State Bankers’ Association Bank of Rudd Bank of Huxley Wardy Bank Banc of Arispe Farmers’ Bank of Shellsburg Matloele Bank

War on a Law prompts push to reform bankruptcy practice

A coalition of state banking and mercantile groups campaigns to amend the federal bankruptcy law amid claims of abuse. Petitions flood federal courts by salaried individuals who appear insolvent yet seek exemptions, letting workers clear debts by filing fees. The effort targets protecting wages and spousal insurance exemptions.

Lown State Bankers’ Association State Mercantile Association Ad Shaihie Pheere Ande

Will Seek Pardon for Iowa Murderer Wesley Jirms

The town legislature will consider a winter pardon for Wesley Jirms of Clayton county, jailed twelve years ago for murder. Cornell professor James Tl Harlan, who backed the boy in four years ago, will lead the case again. Weasley King, the youngest sentenced for murder in Iowa, was twelve at sentencing after killing his father and stepmother and taking the baby to neighbors to report the attack.

Wesley Jirms Clayton County James Tl. Harlan Cornell General Assembly Weasley King Iowa Tramps

A Fated Farm Near Waterloo Linked to Missing Men

George Hausman the wealthy Waterloo area farmer vanished and an award is offered for his location. He is the third disappearance from the same farm after Hall vanished 18 years ago and Chris Roth was found hanged in timber near the house. Hausman’s brood over the events may have unsettled him.

George Hausman Waterloo Xyeward Hall Chris Roth Hausman

Spook Case Near Tenth and Clay in Cedar Falls

Night Marshal Enlow reports a haunted property near Tenth and Clay streets where A Neilson hanged himself weeks ago. Noises from the barn after dark and sightings of men fleeing suggest a strange pursuit to acquire the uninhabitable building for a small sum.

Marshal Enlow Tenth Clay Streets Cedar Falls A. Neilson

Quiet canvass fixes title misfiled in Sioux City plat

Residents of Galbraith's second addition in Sioux City discovered no proper title to over 100000 dollars in real estate due to an incomplete original plat description. A quiet canvass secured signatures of all original dedicators to a refiling of the plat to vest title.

Galbraith Sioux City

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Paris Bacchus House of God Christ Hannibal Alps Gov. Shaw McKinley ‘Memorial Association George Lincoln Cedar Rapids Supreme Court Ife Elkader Perry Corning Humboldt Storm Lake Governor’s Square City of Park Commission Governor's Square Capitol Building Alexander Scott State Capitol State House Town State College Beardshear Central College Todustey M. J. Wrage Waukee State Horticultural Society New York State Brighton Rochester New York George I. van Jrouten State Department of Agriculture Department W. M. Beardshear Charles IF. Curtiss State Agricultural College HW. J. Tooker Fairfield J. West Jones Lenox W. M. McKadden West Liberty M. A. Sabin State College Horticulturalists Agricultural Department W. Bicknell Iowa State News A. B. Cummins Dentists Newnan Dankern Adont War Weasley Pennon
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