Manchester Democrat Improves While Personal Notices Rest
The Manchester Democrat, a progressive paper, shows marked improvement. Charlie Walsh Minnie Murray and Walt Butler are taking a rest. The Chicago Chronicle is criticized as unreliable in general and political news, with a bold claim about White’s election result in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Walsh
Minnie Murray
Walt Butler
Chicago Chronicle
West
Iowa
Chronicle
White
Why Iowa Should Not Spare Representation at Omaha Exposition
The text argues Iowa cannot afford to miss representation at the Omaha exposition, fearing Nebraska's advantages may outshine Iowa. It notes Des Moines papers may oppose proper representation due to Omaha’s potential gains, but stresses the exposition aims beyond city rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nebraska
Des Moines
Omaha
Iowa lawmakers and the new code
The writer hopes the legislature spends little time on law making this winter. Yet about twenty ambitious men will push many amendments to the new code to show action before voters. Some code omissions may need supplementary legislation, but Iowans are not eager for new radical laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Warden race lists three candidates amid investigation
Among avowed candidates for the wardenship of the Anamosa penitentiary are G. H. Odell of Manchester I. N. Tiff of Independence and C. A. Wood of Nevada. Madden the present warden seeks a third term despite official scrutiny and political fallout in Jones County where his influence is blamed for losing the Republican representative, reducing his grip on power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Penitentiary
G. H. Odell
Manchester
I. N. Tiff
Independence
C. A. Wood
Nevada
Madden
Jones County
Post Office Election Debate Divides Voters
The street chatter centers on how to choose the post office official with a split view. A minority favors a nonformal selection by congressman while the majority supports a public election to give patrons influence and ensure the winner and loser accept the result.
Georgia Bans Football In State Amid Casualty Reports
The Chicago Tribune notes Georgia passed a law prohibiting football within the state after the fall 1897 casualty tally. Four killed and many injured, some permanently, in what it terms slug ball. It argues accidents spiked among inexperienced teams, while leading university matchups saw fewer serious incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Chicago Tribune
Kisses and Free Silver at the Linn County Trial
A Linn County farmer sued his neighbor for stealing a kiss from his wife. After a lengthy trial ending Thursday, the jury awarded a dollar. The item mocks free silver versus gold standard, arguing labor costs would rise under free silver and urging opposition to free silver policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huncbolt Independent
Linn County
McKinley and
Prosperity
Contest filed over Jones County sheriff election
James Voorhees, contestant, petitions a three member contest court to challenge the November 2 1997 election of Hiram Arnold as sheriff of Jones County Iowa. He claims errors in precinct vote counting and ballot rejection could alter the result and seeks a full recount. The judges will be paid four dollars a day, with subpoena power and appeal rights to the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
T. H. Dunn
Jas. Voorhes
Hiram Arnold
Jones County
James A. Vorhees
Iowa
Board of Canvassers
Wyoming
Township
Madison
Hale
Fairview
Monticello
Hale Township
Arnold
Voorhees
Manchester Pioneer Judge Dies In Iowa News Summary
Judge Bradley an aged Manchester pioneer dies last week. John Vanderseheid of LaMotte faces forgery charges in Jackson county. Marion annexation to Cedar Rapids appears doomed. Over one thousand students enrolled at the Cedar Falls state Normal School in 1897. Mr and Mrs Jonathan Thompson injured in a runaway near Fillmore. Quarryman John Rowen at Stone City blew a blast loosening 3795 cars of material using 600 pounds of blasting powder. Werner Walburg of Anamosa burned while removing a gasoline tank, skin peeled but he will recover. District court in Cedar county hears sidewalk damage cases against Mechanicsville Stanwood West Branch Tipton. Anamosa adds law partners Herbert Gale and A E House with Cedar Rapids offices. Dubuque ex-mayor and councilmen indicted for salary raises may avoid prosecution by refunds. one has already paid. Mrs Joseph Sodoma of Cedar Rapids dies after self immolation. insanity linked to ill treatment of husband. Davenport bar recommends James Bollinger for district judge. youngest on state bench if appointed. Anamosa Water Co to drill 1500 foot well at $2.00 per foot first 1000 feet and $2.50 per foot next 230. Dubuque merchants threaten boycott of Chicago and Great Western Railway over business changes. Oelwein merchants warn if boycott proceeds goods may shift to Des Moines or Chicago. Fred Lausen and Mattie Schlunsen of New Liberty killed riding a railway velocipede en route to Davenport to buy a wedding dress. a friend injured. no fault with train crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowen
Stone City
Werner Walburg
Anamosa
District Court of
Cedar County
Tipton
Mechanicsville
Stanwood
West Branch
Anamosi
Herbert Gale
Cedar Rapids
A. E. House
Fred Lausen
Mattie Schlunsen
New Liberty
Davenport
Miss Schlansen
Lausen
Clash Over Bossism in Washington and Richland Townships
The Manrice to Express attacks bossism with a call for harmony. It defends Carpenter as a gentleman and cites rumors of pledging to Madden. Democrats and Republicans in Washington and Richland precincts oppose the trading practice, marking mixed reactions to the alleged ring rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Washington
Richland
Madden
Ciseade Courier
Election Returns Go to Anamosa for First Time in History
In Washington township Jones county John J Fagan a Republican carried election returns to Anamosa for the first time. Parishioners discuss building a new church as Rev Father Roche reports three fourths favor a new edifice with plans showing a total cost of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. Wealthy members Seery Finn McQuillen Peery Heery and Murphy Brothers pledge 1000 each to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Jones County
Anamosa
John J. Fagan
John
Father Roche
Rev. Roche
Gregory Seery
John Finn
T. E. McQuillen
John Peery
William Heery
Murphy Bros
Governor Shaw Faces Rush of Applicants for Appointments
Governor elect Shaw says he has not made any appointments yet and has reached no decisions. He notes a large number of applicants for appointive offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Jones County Supervisors Proceedings November 1897
The Jones County Iowa board met in regular session at the Auditor's office with Dunn Sokol Peet Sutherland Glick present. They canvassed the November 8 1897 election re election of Gable and spent the day auditing claims. Resolutions included 15 cent hourly pay for constables and election day duties. J H Moreland resignation. H O Frink appointed constable. taxes of 1895 96 for Mrs Harrington canceled. elected L B Peet Poor Farm steward for 1898. authorized fees and bonds. and various relief petitions and reimbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Towa
Auditor's
Aminiposa
Dunn
Sokol
Peet
Sutherland
Glick
Wls. Barker
W. OS. Barker
J. HH. Moreland
Fairview Township
H. O. Frink
J. 11. Moreland
Harrington
Clay Township
L. B. Peet
H. QO. Frink
Purcell
Anamiosa
Iowa
Sato
Little
Jackman
Local School Assignments and Certificates in County
In the county there are 216 certificates in force. Kathryn Doran will preside over Madison village school during the winter. Kathryn Hines of Anamosa will take her place at Antioch. No. 7 Monticello plans a library soon. Martha Vernimont of Monticello supervises the current school. Hattie Garrison of Wyoming is now principal of Steamboat Rock public schools. Two assistants, principal salary about 500 dollars annually. A social at No.7 Castle Grove on Sept 17 raised funds invested in a school flag, planned by Katie Beacom, the current teacher, who is credited for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Doran
Madison Village
Kathryn Hines
Anamosa
Antioch
Monticello
Martha Vernimont
Hattie Garrison
Wyoming
Steamboat Rock
No. 7
Castle Grove
Katie Beacom
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Manchester Democrat
Eastern
Iowa News
Judge Bradley
John Vanderseheid
LaMotte
Jackson County
Marion
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Jonathan Thompson
Fillmore
Dubuque
Joseph Sodoma
Bar of
James Bollinger
Waterman
Supreme Bench
Bollinger
Anamosa Water Co
Chicago & Great Western Railway
Oelwein
Chicago
Cascade Pioneer
Supervisors’ Proceedings
Nov
Board of Supervisors of
W.S. Barker
H. O. Brink
D. N. Devoe
C. D. Stivers
G. A. Thomas
C. M. Brown
Sae Reed
Mi Oper
Mrs. Starkweather
Reed
Jackson
BI AG
WS. Barker
Wm. FE. Fox
Leroy Bender
Jos. Denio
J. A. Overly
G. Schneider
L. K. Bobo
Permanent School Fund
Barker
WA. Barker
T. A, Winn
TN A. King, Jr
Wo. Barker, Co
Tron
Anne
TN. J. Cowan, Co
Court House
Anmarosa
Niles
I. G. Parr
Hae
OH. Duss
Pont
Hon. Board of Supervise
PUN Beergernses
of Jones
WS. Barker, Co
Jones
Board of Supeounty
Soldiers' Relief
Orphan’s Home
Urance
Werdien
W.S. Barker. Co
Miles Cook
Stankard Place
John von Sprecken
Wyoming Township
Madison Township
Seteen Madison
Wyoming Towneships
C. P. Hanson
H. Corbett
Neer
Welch Place
Z. Thompson
Pd. Sonor. Com
Mada
Tale Township
J. Ellis
Hide and Madison Township
Tate and Rome
W. Curtreight
A. Selacher
LM. Austin
Hinson
Hite
Mrecemian
BEC Balianice
Tate
Rome
Ita
Grieg
Tolman Willey
Boston
Hell
New York Tribune
Mr. Staybolt
New York Sun
Bobby
Cincinnati Enquirer
George
Goldie
Thomas
Pearson's Weekly
Royal
Cae
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Teacher News
Ulster
Star Clothing Mouse
Heatlo
Lawn
Duebuque
Delaware
Lint
Jonoa
Pontotiaa
Connacor
Mon- Ve
J. W. Doxsee
Ttorney
Counaglor
Monti- Avello
Laws
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
Codie Rapids
Jon County
A. Mirick
M.D
Congregational
Monticotlo
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Postomce
Jimendon
Lowa
J. E
E. L. Gilmore
M. D. Djuvsiotans and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
Mist Street
Hxndnationsa
Rundle
Qpeerrer
Kuoinad
Monticallo Bank
Wim. J. Coughlan
ENIAT
Ottoe Over Hoke & Ellora
Atoregg
Pearson
Yin List
Annmosa
J. H. Lathrop
Actionner
Oxford Junction
Lovell State Bank
Mongy
Lomo
George Ti Lovell
Burton
Rickleta
Undl
D. We. Coxsoe
Herman Sandhouse
Nicholas Holst
C.J. Wilson, M.D. CM
Fulton, Iowa
Catarthae
Pont Blank
R. Ricker
Bohlken
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!