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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
8
Dr. Talmage argues that nationwide uniform divorce laws are needed to curb easy divorce and protect marriage. He cites free love movements, polygamy in Utah, and social ruin from lax standards, urging Congress to enact a single, enforceable national code.
A sermon urges strict guidance on marriage and divorce, warning against elopement and loose morals. It champions prayerful unions, parental counsel, and divine support, arguing for a uniform national law and a vow to guard the sacred family from breakdown and scandal.
Des Moines reports on Iowa road improvements led by the State Agricultural College Ames new curriculum on good roads training men for statewide construction. Lectures by J G Liarrison and experiments show crude oil and gravel surfaces, with cost about 1.50 per mile. A Des Moines good roads convention is planned for October 6 with travel subsidies and government-led demonstrations. The State Board of Control eyed reforms include how insane care is funded and the creation of a reform school, plus labor plans for prisons. The article also notes German Day celebrations, State Fair profits, and other general-interest items.
James Woodward of Dubuque contributed 2600 to the Wesleyan chapel of Kirkby Stephen in London as gratitude for Sunday school teaching received 40 years ago. He recently sent an identical amount again.
Earl Milton a 16 year old mail carrier from Blessing Texas was shot in the groin by two men who emerged from a thicket as he neared Reinbeck. A posse searched for the assailants but found none and Milton who defended himself during a prior attempted hold up suspects the same two men.
The Fifty-first Iowa report to the Adjutant General in Des Moines notes July duties at San Fernando, outpost actions with minimal casualties, including Howard and Brown slightly wounded. It cites three deaths from typhoid fever in Manila and local postings, with officers and privates listed among the deceased.
Lizzie Prue of Waverly attempted suicide in San Proversco California after seeking a fortune left by late relatives. Her fiancé Bert Malston is suspected to be tied to the case while her mother Mrs. Prue awaits further word as rumor links a San Diego doctor to the plan. The letter from the Grand Hotel Sept 3 showed cheerfulness with no hint of self-harm.
A Sioux City Commercial Association letter invites President McWinlay to visit during his western tour in October. The proposal frames Sioux City as the hub for the western Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and southern Minnesota region where a broad gathering would greet him.
Stout son of a millionaire lumberman offers Nutwood Deriving park to Dubuque for a public park with conditions. The 72 acres are valued at $1000 per acre and would become city property. The move ends major race meetings in the city following President Hancock's withdrawal from the driving club, though the track may be kept in its current condition.
Representatives of four leading Iowa and Illinois wholesale grocers met in Des Moines to finalize a brokerage concern with a $100,000 capital. The firms own a large majority of the stock. They are Warfield Howell Pratt of Des Moines Letis Fletcher of Marshalltown H L Spencer of Oskaloosa and the Warfield company of Quincy TL.
A large crowd gathered at the soldiers' home as Gen. M. O. Curtis, government inspector, led a muster and dress parade. Veterans formed in line, the roll was called, and all able members were checked for spectacle and discipline in the notable event.
Charles Yancy and Charles Smith faced preliminary hearing in Ames after the August shooting of Conductor Hicks at Kelly. They, with a third suspect who escaped, allegedly boarded a state fair train to avoid fares, pulled guns, wounded Conductor Hicks, and were captured next day at Saylor. Authorities pursue the third suspect and compare the Marshalltown murder descriptions with those under arrest.
Two new towns will accompany the Northwestern road from Belle Plaine to Blue Earth Minnesota. Town and Minnesota Town Site company of Mason City CUY control the project. Rails are being laid at two miles per day. Brice named for W E Brice president of Minnesota Northwestern Railway. The line will bring growth to Mason City and its real estate.
Superintendent Gershom T H reports to the state board of control noting 1021 patients at Independence asylum in 1898, with 42 admitted last year and 1863 discharges. He urges legislative provision for an epileptic colony and questions care limits for indigent elderly insane residents in a financially cramped state.
In Johns township Appanoose county a long running Wales Wakefield feud erupts in a public road battle. Wales was hit by a full shotgun charge and may die while Wakefield surrendered and is held in the county jail.
Five widowed ladies held a tea at Bass Point Boone county recently. Their combined ages total 410 years with Grandma Goetzman 89 the oldest, Grandma Wlinedob 87, Grandma Zimbelman 82, Grandma Switzer 81 and Grandma Bennett 71.
Fort Dodge merchants were cheated out of about 60 dollars in a forged check scheme traced to J. W. Gilson an employee of the G Jd Besse dairy farm. Gilson claimed he resided at Stuart Nebraska and the forgeries were not found until presented at the First National Bank.
Hig Denl in Cattle, Simpson Finnell of Hamburg sold 1 600 head to Eastman of New York at six cents averaging 96 dollars per head. The sale total reached 140 000 dollars, the largest cattle deal in the region and in Iowa. Finnell is noted as an expert feeder and raiser.
At the annual Colored Baptists convention in Fort Madison the officers were elected. President is M. J. Tompkins of Centerville, vice president Mrs. Frances Baker of Davenport, recording secretary Miss E. M. Wilson of Burlington, corresponding secretary Miss H. Davis of Fort Madison, treasurer Mrs. J. C. Bolding of Fourbush, organizer Mrs. M. Nichols of Muchakinock.
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