Vast editorial clashes frame Farwell tariff clash and journal bias
A Muscatine Journal attack on Farwell's tariff stance draws counterpunches from editors and readers. The Davenport Gazette returns Ed Russell to editorial control with plans for improved appearance. The Muscatine Journal backs the Republican ticket, criticizing its own editor's previous ambitions and praising Major Farwell's candidacy and Mr. Fairbanks for supervisor. Dems gauge German votes in Davenport and Scott counties amid renewed mayoral contest talk.
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Muscatine News
Muscatine County
Folfowa
The
Newa
Miserine Journal
Farwell
Mabin
Mahin
Dubuque
Russel
Mascatine Journal
Major Farwell
Davenport Germans Favor Republican Choice for Congress
In Davenport and Scott County the German community backs the Republican candidate, arguing a Democrat could not advance local interests in a likely Republican Congress. They contend the GOP nominee offers integrity, judgment, and effective representation, outpacing the opposition in policy and statesmanship.
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Scott County
Davenport
Daat
Jerry Murphy
O. Bills
Hiram Price
Mr. Rose
Murphy
Iowa
Farwell Seeks Second Term in Second District Nomination
The Dubuque Daily Times reports the Republicans of Iowa’s Second District renominated Maj. Farwell for Congress by acclamation, praising his committee work and district service. The piece lampoons Democratic rival Jerry Murphy of Davenport and mocks opposition as personal and minimal.
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Dubuque
the Times
Maj. Farwell
Congress
Farwell
Jerry Murphy
Davenport
DeWitt
Jerry
Washington
Azcelsior
Anamosa Hureka
Major Farwell
Brannon
Hayes
Thunder storm deaths and railway hopes in Jones County
In 1882 a lightning strike killed Fournier’s colt west of town. Townsfolk discuss the Cascade and Bellevue Narrow Gauge extension from Monticello to Brandon, urging residents to back taxes for a railroad. The Fourth Day continues with bridge and road committee reports, pauper bills, and county staff notes.
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Expresa
Fournier
Cedar Rapids
Belle
Wm. Beatty
Monticello
Brandon
Buchanan County
Cascade
Bellevue
Burg
Wabash
W. H. Wanp
Civil calendar dispositions in September term court
Hon. C. Hedges presided. Cases disposed include settlements with costs paid in actions from Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. versus Chas A Hall to Elizabeth Jones versus Casper Kiburz. Appeals from the Board of Supervisors ended with damages set at 800 and costs, and several judgments entered or discharged as filed or by stipulation.
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A. L. Fairbanks
Board of Supervisors
Starr
Fairbanks
Gill
Monticello
Anamosa
Hon. C. Hedges
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Chas. A. Hall
M. SO. Franks
George A. Loehr
Henry Rohrback
IH. Tobiason
John Jacobs
H. F. Wilkins
John D. Barnhill
Lydia A. Barnhill
Joseph Scolla
John Bcolla
George W. Gordon Va
G. D. Bates
Wim. White
J. W. Eldred
J. W. Sloan
Court actions and political notes from Anamosa district
Dismissals and judgments appear in a long docket listing default and settled cases including Condit divorce finding. Several judgments on verified accounts range from 24.89 to 80.06 with attached-property sales ordered. The report also cites Major Farwell's renomination praise and electoral prophecies amid Davenport politics.
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Robert. Henderson E Va
Monticello
Coats Baldey Nirena J. Warriner
Anson Pease
Coats
Eva L. Condit
Charles EB. Condit
Samuel D. Tarbox
Daniel Jacoby
D. BR. Carpenter
Charles McCarty
William King
Miranda Beaton
D. T. McDaniel
H. B. Blakely
Hiram Cave
E. Burdick
Wm. Abell
Wiog
David W. Graft
Lammon
W. Lovell
Levi Berlin
Star Wagon Co
Williams
Sarepta Smith
C. GC. Horton
Sarepta H. Smith
Notice of bankruptcy assignment and road case update
The assignee H M Carpenter announces A Matthiessen of Monticelle Jones IA assigned all property for creditors on Sept 20. Creditors must present claims within three months at Monticello. Also, N J Coon et al seek road vacation in Oxford Hale townships. viewing extended to Oct 3 with RR Peters to report to the county auditor by Oct 11, 1882.
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Jones County
Auamosa Journal
Maquoketa
Cascade
Cal W. T. Shaw
Swearinger
Blanchard
Jerusalem
Charles
Deavon
Farwell
Dubuque Telegraph
Cascade Pioneer
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Folker
Bear Creek
Madison Township
Anamosa and
Wyoming Road
EB. W. Curtis
J. W. Cartright
Jackson Township
J. H. Sarva
Carlisle
R Root
J. H. Surri
Joan Bares
J. H W. Situ
Walnut Creek
Mershon's
Duncan
Turkey Creek
Thit Creek
Joun Pfeifer
Committee On
W. T. Shaw
Fawn Creek
Fairview Township
Messrs. Gates and
Pfeifer
A. Matthiexsen
Monticelle
Jones
A. Matthiessen
Monticello
H. M. Carpenter
N. J. Coon
Oxford
Hale
Annona Eureka
RR. O. Peters
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