Work of the Fire Department Report for 1808
Secretary Lambert presents the 1808 fire department report detailing meetings, memberships, fires, and losses. Notable items include a major loss at Newton Canning Factory with insured figures, multiple residence and shop fires, and the department's prompt response. Also notes insurance coverage and a recap of finances and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Newton Hooly
Older Hose Co
Anders
Brient
Democratic Party
Chicago
Col. Bright
St. Lou
Chicago Trur
P.m
Dex Moines
M. A
Con
Hartford
John Manning
Vaughan & Sons
Igetreveces
Des Moines
Newton Canning Factory
G & Machinery
Hanover Ins
Northern
Lon 'Pire Asso
Philadelphia
Commercial Union
Continental Ins
Phoenix
N.Y
Jesse Miller
R. T. Smith
Show Bros. Foundry
Hurt & Baier
John A Seaton
A. m
Polly
December Cosmopolitan ad claims and political notes
A long, fragmented column cites inflated ad claims for Cosmopolitan, adds commentary on JMS Madden at Anamosa penitentiary, a treasury loan of 100 million with bonds as low as 50, and legislative battles. It criticizes chromes in Sunday papers, praises Tom Platt’s influence in New York politics, and notes British Guiana boundary disputes and editor Ham Revinson’s column style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan G. Carliss
Treasury
Tom Platt
New York State
Gov. Morton
Thomas
Secretary of the Treasury
Morton
New York
Old subscribers save on power rate through January 2 1806
The notice informs existing subscribers they may continue enjoying a reduced power rate by paying their dues up to January 2 1806. It emphasizes the cutoff date and continued service for loyal customers.
Fort Madison jury verdict caps long Iowa court term
The December term at Ft Madison ended with Arthur Gilbert found guilty and sentenced to two and a half years hard labor plus costs. Link Cross received a $500 fine and costs. The term, noted for hog case outcomes, cleared much business, with numerous equity and probate items heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Arthur Gilbert
Styan
Link Cross
Cross
Tripp
State of
H. M. Little
W. G. Clements
State
Tha
Deary
Ft. Madison
Iowa
Death of Isaac Pennington Shocks Mound Prairie Community
The community learned of Isaac Pennington’s death at his son Robert’s home near Baxter after illness spanning Christmas to New Year’s Eve. A former Mound Prairie resident, he joined the Methodist church at age eleven and remained a faithful, respected member. Neighbors recall his honesty and upright character. Nellie Bly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Pennington
Robert
Baxter
Pennington
Mound Prairie
Methodist Church
Nellie Bly
Local News Notes From New Sharon Area
Miss Belle Vinall returns to New Sharon to resume studies. A baby girl arrives to live with Mr and Mrs Cyrus McCausland on January 4. Mrs Abbot of near Newton visits with Mr and Mrs Wiedman. Jimmie O'Brien visits Newton and returns to see his special someone. Mrs Annie Yost visits her parents here. Mrs Jennie Eichner is ill. Grandpa Lukins can move about the house again. Emma Deppe and Ed Deppe visit Minnie Altemeier on New Year’s Day. La grippe is the prevailing epidemic in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addson White
John H. Smith
Mr. Bushong
Marc V. A. Roberts
Susannah Butter Nee Wilson
Betsy Moody
Pioneer Days
Geo. W. Moody
Levis Hanel
Newton
Wim, Dales
Andrew Wilton
Pennington
George Wagner
Oliver Wilson
Cannon
Metz
Florie Downing
Wm. Bond
Bessie
Wm. Dales
Alvin Macy
Mart Meekly
Will Curry
Fannie Meade
Mrs. Gist
George Hardy
Jas. Stewart
Austin Halliwill
Frank Lister
Omaha
Belle Vinall
New Sharon
Cyrus McCausland
Abbot
Emma Deppe
Ed Deppe
Birehimke
Minnie Altemeier
la Grippe
Herman Wehrman
Baxter
Fred Altermeier
Chas
Stoltzman
Jim Foreman
Rock Creek Township
Miss da Albee
Walter Jackson
Grandpa Lukins
Will
Local notes from Jasper County Iowa and area events
A long list of community notices from Jasper County Iowa includes births marriages and visitors. Mentions Herman Wehrman and Minnie Altemeier family ties. Socials at the Epworth League and visits to Des Moines and Prairie City are noted along with farming chores and public matters in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
W. P. White
Iowa
John Ferguson
Des Moines
Nelson Pentico
Prairie City
Peter Pentico
el Y
Andrew Wilson
Sam
George McCullough
Jas. Downing
Lewis
Mesdames
Wm. Bond
Stewart McCullough
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fire Department
Amt
B. Lambert
Sec'y
Commopolitan
Menopy
Arden Madden
Anamosa Penitentiary
Montezuma Republican
Lobb
Waar
South America
British Guiana
Venezuel
Robert Schomburgk
England
Venezuela
Terrtory
Schomburgk
Ham Revinson
Colfax
Ham
Dilbert
Lina Cross-Tine
LAW & Equity
Uriah Hinshaw
Bank of Stratton
Dixon— Law
Bentley & Olmstead
EA Hall
Verona Margaret Miller
SM Ingraham
Flo H Clark
Equity
Emma Miller
Robert H. Cross
Guardian
Old Guardian
Lynnville
Sugar Creek Friends Church
John Y. Hoover
E. W. Allee
Forest Home
J. A. Merediton
Eick
A.C. Terret
Ocatoosa
Eas
Arno
Aletis Wi
Ams
Estec
Herman
Connecion
Mattie Cloud
Clet Snyder
Grinnell
Stewart
George Meekly
McFarland & Son
ANH
Mariposa
xeLuone
J. W. Beck
A. W. Sunday
Rs. C. C. Alford
Finois
Sam Birchard
Pearl Bellamy
A. E. Starrett
M.A. Meagher
Miss Tomlinson
Clarind
John Miller
The
Epworth League
Ida Davis
William Cloe
Bagley
Nellie Day
Ladora
Mamie Terkildson
Bessie Callison
Vandalia
Henrie Gourhame
Chub Bowers
Hodson
Will H. Draper
Elder Dodge
John Keating
John
Ed Galusha
Ellen Ridgway
Killbutt
C.D. Dennis
District Court
Jasper County
John Miller Tate
Sail
Mons
J. Mitten
Administato
Sanper
District ‘Court
John E. Terpstra
Sednatlich Estes
Calings
Galesburg
Towan
Sai
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