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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1898

Page

3

The Hart Panteth After Water in Talmage Sermon

Rev. Talmage uses the hart as a symbol of sought divine mercy. He links the deer’s thirst to souls longing for God, urging readers to flee pursuers and seek water in the Lord. The sermon extols God as the threefold lakes of relief, guidance, and eternal comfort.

T. DeWitt Talmage David Syria Solomon John Brown Tsaac Esau Isaiah Saul Absalom Tam Adirondacks St. Regis Long Lake Upper Saranac God Lord Stafford Earl of Yarborough Duke of Rutland Queen Victoria Seroen Lake Lamartine Nimrod Elay

Archibald Heads to Sea Amid War Talk

Archibald declares he will join the navy despite pleas from elders in a humorous exchange about navy buttons repurposed as hatpins. The dialogue frames a wartime decision with affectionate family banter and a touch of romantic irony.

Archie Archibald Little One Navy Washington Star

No Extra Session for Iowa Soldiers Voting in Camp

Special correspondence from Des Moines reports Gov. Shaw will not call an extra legislative session to pass a law allowing Town regiment soldiers to vote while at Camp McKinley. He cites no demand, high session costs, and nine anticipated elections. If needed, he’d push pay adjustments and clothing-ownership relief in the regular session.

Des Moines Shaw Han Regular Army National Guard Camp McKinley Lambert Red Cross Hospital Hyde Park Ladies of the Red Cross Society Sanitary Commission Hospital Iowa Walnut Street McKinley Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Ottumwa Albia Chariton Osceola Afton Creston Omaha St. Louis Christian Churches of Iowa Drake Association

Bell Tel Franchises Meet Statewide Opposition

State towns are urged to grant 25 year ordinances to the Bell Telephone company, operating as Iowa Telephone, while independents push a state wide long distance plan. Des Moines lawyers call the ordinances interminable and worry perpetual privileges for Bell.

Bell Telephone Company Des Moines Iowa Telephone Company He Bell Company Bell Company

Library Fund Board Sells Warrants for New Books

The Iowa State University regents sell 20000 dollars of warrants to Burlington Savings Bank at 4 percent interest due July 1902. Issued under the extra one tenth mill tax to replace library volumes lost in the fire. 3000 already spent with the balance for new books in the coming year.

Board of Regents of the State University Iowa City Burlington Savings Bank of Burlington

Eldora Visit By Brooklyn Hero George Ellerding

George Ellerding, a chief yeoman on the flagship Brooklyn during the Battle of Santiago, arrived in Eldora for a short visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs William Ellerding of Pleasant township. The hero helped defeat Admiral Cervera's fleet.

George Ellerding Santiago Eldora William Ellerding Pleasant Township George Brooklyn Cervera

Woodbury Woman Safe At Insane Hospital Over McKinley Rumor

Mrs. Angelica Slallock of Woodbury county has fallen mentally unsettled by a belief that President McKinley granted her $50,000 and that her husband won’t collect it. She has been committed to the hospital for the insane to recover her sanity.

Angelica Slallock Woodbury County McKinley

Hawley Arrested in Webster City for Perjury Charge

Dr. Arthur Hawley was arrested in Webster City on a perjury charge filed by his wife. She alleges he falsely swore in a divorce petition that he had resided in Hamilton county for 13 years, while records show he lived at the Masonic temple in Chicago from 1892 to 1908. Mrs Hawley reportedly obtained separate maintenance in Chicago and $50 monthly alimony, and her cross bill for divorce was dismissed by Cook County court.

H. C. Breeden Drake Matilda B Carse Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union Chicago New England Loan & Trust Company New York City Iowa Omaha Sioux City Kansas City Salt Lake Lincoln Dallas Arthur Hawley Webster City Hamilton County Masonic Temple Hawley Cook County

Aging Sioux City Resident Alexander McMillan Dies at 108

Alexander McMillan a Sioux City resident for five years died at 108. Born in Maryland on July 4 1793 he lived in Canada in youth and moved to Dakota County Nebraska after the Civil War. He later joined his daughter Mrs. Susan Shortley in Sioux City and left considerable property. Until a few months before his death he remained active physically and mentally as a man of 50.

Alexander McMillan Sioux City Ife Maryland Canada Dakota County Neb Susan Shortley

Missing Davenport physician found in outskirts

Dr J A Daniel, Davenport's missing physician, was found in the city outskirts suffering from exposure after wandering through rain wet fields. His whereabouts had been unknown for 82 hours and he appears mentally altered with a shaved mustache.

J. A. Daniel Davenport

Jealous Husband Fatally Stabs Visitor in Oskaloosa

James Raymond was stabbed to death by Dneoh N Moyers at Moyers boarding house in Oskaloosa. Moyers acted from jealousy over Raymond’s attentions to Mrs Moyers. The confrontation occurred in the wife's room and led to Raymond’s immediate death.

James Raymond Dneoh .N. Moyers Oskaloosa Moyers Raymond

Three Iowa Carnivals Run October 3 8

The weeklong Carnivals in Dew Moines Mondamin Slower City and Cedar Rapids run October 3 to 8. Officials anticipate combined attendance around 100000 as Seniom Sed Mondamin and See Der Rabbits stage events.

Dew Moines Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids minister declines bishop election in Iowa diocese

Rev. Thomas A. Green of Cedar Rapids declines election as bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Iowa due to insinuations and opposition from those who blocked his unanimous approval at the recent special convention.

Thomas 5. Green Cedar Rapids Lowa Bin

Governor Shaw Rules Out Extra Session For Sioux Soldiers Vote

Governor Shaw announced there will be no extra session of the general assembly to enable Iowa soldiers serving outside the state to vote. He said no candidate had asked for such a session.

Shaw General Assembly Iowa Offee

Hardin County Public Schools Levy Plans Revealed

The coming year requires at least seventy six thousand dollars to sustain Hardin county public schools and authorities in districts have set levies accordingly. Reports include notable deaths, industry movements, court sentences, and local elections across Iowa.

Boundary Dispute Reignites Iowa Missouri Border Fight

A U S Supreme Court appointed boundary commission relocated the Iowa Missouri line near Lineville but renewed quarrels arise between Howard Moore of Missouri and William McLaughlin of Iowa. They dispute fence placement, each asserting the other is overstepping the line. No legal recourse remains and the case may soon reach a final act watched by local residents.

Supreme Court of the United States Iowa Missouri Lineville Cage Howard Moore Mercer County William McLaughlin Decatur County Hendershott Supreme Court Moore McLaughlin

Old Swindle Froze Up By Cedar Rapids Impostor

A con artist using the name Charles Knop preys on Cedar Rapids merchants with forged credits of 35 to 46 dollars. He visits hardware stores to order deliveries the next day, using forged checks to secure cash. He failed in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo but later passed forged checks in Moline, one for 40 dollars indorsed by Ward & Caldwell Co of Fairmont, another for 15 dollars from First National Bank of Fatitgont with no endorsement.

Charles Knop Cedar Rapids Waterloo Moline National Bank of Ceday Rapids Fairmont Minn Ward & Caldwell Co Pairmont Fatitgont

Attorney General Rules on Juvenile Commitment to Industrial Schools

Attorney General Remley submits an opinion to the board of control stating judges cannot fix a specific period for commitment to industrial schools. Commitments end at the defendant's majority or by parole for good behavior or by legal emancipation. Institutions may discharge on conditions. The board should ignore court orders exceeding the court’s power and hold committed youths until lawful release.

Remley Board of Control Reform Schools

Waterloo Wedding Sparks Controversy Over 68 Year Gap

Carl I Kuehnle Sr wed Ida Weld in Waterloo amid family opposition. Ida had just filed for divorce from her husband but died shortly after. the groom, a longtime Waterloo resident and ally of Gov Shaw’s law partner, says he is old enough to decide. He is described as financially well off.

Waterloo Carl I Kuehnle Ida Weld Carl Gov. Shaw Denison Ile

Strange Disease Plagues Webster City Children

A mysterious illness spreads among Webster City youngsters with many confined to homes. F S Currie describes a neck swelling that grows to the size of a hen’s egg, not mumps, yet remains non fatal so far. The swelling lasts about a week and causes considerable pain.

Webster City F. S. Currie

Davis Life Policy Case Reversed in Mutual Reserve Fund Suit

Howes versus the New York Mutual Reserve Fund Life assailed to force $10,000 payment on E. M. Davis life of Clinton. Court ruled nonpayment of annual dues cancels the policies. The decision reverses Judge Wolfe.

Howes New York Mutual Reserve Life E. M. Davis Clinton Wolfe

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