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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
7
A sermon urges serving the living generation, feeding and clothing the hungry, inspiring charity and sobriety, and sharing faith. It recalls David Livingstone and other figures, ending with the hope of a peaceful sleep after a legacy of service and a vision of heaven with David.
Des Moines reports on Iowa troops from Camp McKinley after arrival from Ga and Chickamauga. The Fifty second and Fifty first regiments face sickness with 19 deaths overall and about 350 ill. hospitals and Red Cross care are in use. plans grant 60 days sick furlough then muster out in good shape.
Rev. Joel A. Smith of Sibley Methodist Church suffered serious injuries when a worn plank on the Omaha road platform at Sibley depot broke under him. He fell onto his breast, bruising his right leg, and remains confined with severe breast and stomach injuries. Accompanied by R. F. Briggs, he returned from TieMars and received close medical care.
Prof Herman Brueckner, a famed northwest music teacher, is under arrest in Sioux City for allegedly attempting to poison his wife. Mrs Brueckner, ill with rheumatism at Samaritan hospital, fell ill after a meal Brueckner provided. antidotes helped briefly, but she remains in critical condition. A physician examined the food but will not disclose findings. Brueckner pledges prosecution if the patient dies.
Archbishop Hennessey announced in his annual address to the retreat of priests that the new Catholic college in Dubuque, started a year ago and halted by funds, will be finished next year. Assurances of funds will enable completion at a cost of about $200,000 for about 70 archdiocese students and hundreds more to join.
Norman McClure reports meeting James Campbell in Dawson. Campbell, born in Oquawka Illinois and long resident of Burlington, Alaska bound, is described as immensely wealthy and plans a visit to his old home in the fall.
Telegram from Fort Monroe hospital reports First Class Sergeant L. B. Adams of the Twelfth signal company died of typhoid fever after two weeks illness begun in Newport News while the unit was ordered to Puerto Rico. His home was Des Moines.
The son of F. G. King of Griffin Boone county vanished from a farm near Gilbert Station in July 1808 at about 17 years old. German descent, 145 pounds, well dressed with little money. A friend reports a newspaper note of a similarly found dead unidentified man on a railroad. If anyone has information, write to Mr. King at Griffin.
Dr W W Eastburn arrived in Sigourney after a long Alaska tour. He calls Alaska a fraud and says thousands are unemployed with no means to obtain food clothing or return home.
A Mason City and Fort Dodge railroad bridge at Lehigh gave way under a train, sending the engine and four cars plunging 49 feet into the Des Moines River. Engineer White suffered back injuries, later fatal. Fireman Kalde remained in his seat and was unhurt.
The Catholic Order of Foresters in Dubuque elected officers including M. I. Healy as GC R Cedar Rapids James O Neill 3 V CG R Clinton J A Limback S secretary Cedar Rapids J I Duffy treasurer Waubon delegations to the national convention Rev J I Bowen Dubuque Joseph Phalen Dubuque J Howell Engle Grove G W Kerto Carroll.
Town chapter of the Royal Arch Masons at Burling ton held a grand convocation creating new members led by grand recorder Alf Wingate of Des Moines and naming W F Cleveland of Warton and N Hyatt of Webster City among others.
In Washington Justice Rogers court the state prevailed over United States Express. The carrier was hauling liquor in kegs enclosed by boxes that concealed quantity and kind, violating the required labeling law.
M Ernstdorf a prominent Boone businessman died after a traveling dentist extracted several teeth. He suffered a blood disease and despite medical advice the procedure led to fatal bleeding.
A young girl about 24 years old died after eating seeds of deadly night shade just north of Calamus. This is the first family tragedy for Miller, a family with ten children, the oldest aged 20.
The post office department orders immediate rural free delivery on five routes outside Burlington city limits. Plymouth county fair comes to LeMars September 13 to 16 with varied attractions. Des Moines waterworks purchase proposal defeated in special election. Town Lake post office in Homemt county ordered discontinued and mail redirected to Center Chain Minnesota. Wm. Lambargh's elevator and office burned at Stuart destroying grain. A lightning fire near Ames destroys a barn with hay and machinery. other losses noted. Local hospital finances assisted by a $5,000 donation from Frank H. Peavey. County exhibits praised. old settlers picnic at Town City and Franklin reunion at Hampton report large attendances. Burlington firm Clark & Elies files for assignment. Clarin asylum superintendent Hoyt resigns to lead a private asylum near Chicago. Robbery and assault incidents reported near Churdan and Duncombe mills. Parkersburg suicide by hanging. goring of Dave Wilson at Chelsea. Rural fires and losses include barns, hay, and implements in Woodward area. Guthrie County teachers institute closes at Panora.
State education department reports letters from county superintendents about revenue stamps on teachers certificates. Ruling from Commissioner N B Scott confirms exemptions under Section 17 for documents issued by state and local government officers in official duties. Certificates are for governmental use, not private, and do not require stamps.
A united D A R chapter formed in Waterloo with members from Cedar Falls and Waterloo until enough members in 12 communities reach the minimum. Mrs. D N Cooley of Dubuque attended and spoke. Officers chosen include Regent Mrs. Julian Richards Waterloo and Vice Regent Mrs W A Bryant Cedar Falls.
The Stile Register lists fallen soldiers from the 52nd Iowa Regiment including Nelson Mot Mound Len J Bkinner Stour City Abrams Bronx City Clinton I McDowell Hampton Ned Clock Hampton J W Wrench Wampton Hugh McCann Mason City Gus Barkhoff lelsworth James Stevens Jefferson Roy C Converse Cherokee Harry P Watking Sioux Runplds Ralph Duncan Jimmers burg Guy Wilson Manchester John W Rifenberger Fort Dodge C W Buck Fort Dodge William 13 Stahl Bancroft Holgar Winkie Algona red N Cronan Algona
Preparations for the Welsh community Eisteddfod in Oska loosa proceed for the December 24 event at the Masonic opera house. Twelfth annual session with officers I D Price as president Phil Waterman as vice president W Smith treasurer J W Canty secretary. Grand choruses include We Never Will Bow Down and Zion Awake with 45 to 60 voices and cash prizes for winners and leaders.
Des Moines County board in Burlington reports bridge losses from the recent flood total $10,000 with about $5,000 more in personal property and livestock losses. The county may borrow $5,000 to make highways passable while fishermen and Burlington fish dealers struggle to restock after the disaster.
Curator Aldrich of the state historical department announces the second volume of the 1886 Iowa census. It records the early Wisconsin period with two counties and notes Wisconsin printed its own census but Town’s section was omitted. About 1,000 copies were produced after Ben Shambaugh found the manuscript.
Grand Port once of Iowa's most valued racing horses suffered a right front leg injury after colliding with a post at the George H. Reinecker farm in Webster City. The four year old, brought to Webster City at age two, has been incapacitated for the track for three weeks. Nate Middleton drove the horse at the time of the accident.
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