Paths of Peace Sermons Contrast Past and Future
A Sunday sermon series in Ottumwa led by Rev J T Simmons of the 1st Methodist and Rev L M Belden of Mt Pleasant explored how to reconcile past memories with future hope. The texts urged forgetting unhelpful recollections and turning toward growth, with Belden later addressing creation, science, and the Mosaic account. The writer notes the congregation’s interest and laments sensational advertising for lectures.
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L. M. Belden
Mt. Pleasant
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Franklin
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Jefferson
Hamilton
Webster
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Calhoun
England
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Knights of the Round-table
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Rev. Simmons
Millard Daggett
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Huxley
Darwin
Draper
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Earth
Moses
Gentleman
Charles Lyer
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Church
Views of a Country Reader point out journal duties
S B Evans commends the new daily for bold independent stance. He argues the press should educate and challenge prevailing beliefs, not merely echo opinions of subscribers or party leaders, and must strike to shape public sentiment even when unpopular.
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Public Journal
S. B. Evans
Eorror Democrat
Monte Bank
True Copy of Mrs Tiltons Letter to Judge Neilson
A Brooklyn Eagle reproduction recounts Mrs Elizabeth Tiltons letter dated May 3 1875 requesting a private audience to explain her position and declare innocence of the charge against her She asks the jury to beware a divided verdict that would stain her children The judge replies noting witness rules and the wife’s incompetence as a witness against her husband The document highlights a civil case and legal procedures reported by the Chicago Times and Brooklyn paper.
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Neilson
Evarts
Evizabeth R. Tinton
Evizabeth R. Tinton. the Following Is Judge Neilson
Mrs. Tinton
George W. Knorcer
Des Moines Bank Passes Depositary Role for Government Funds
The National State Bank of Des Moines has relinquished its commission as Depositary of Government Funds, ending its official role in handling federal funds for the area. No replacement listed.
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National State Bank
Des Moines
Adjutant General orders equipment for Jackson Guards
The Jackson Guards at Elkador are organized armed and equipped. Officers include Captain William Kalaher First Lieutenant William Philips and Second Lieutenant Patrick Moore. Gen Baker orders 20 light artillery sabres to A D Schenck of the U S Army for Iowa City organization and 30 Remington pistols with holsters plus 180 rounds to Leach Battery Cedar Rapids. Also 1 000 lbs mortar powder 5 000 ball cartridges calib 50 5 000 blanks calib 50 for Springfield breech loaders 1 000 caliber 45 for Colt revolvers 2 000 blank cartridges for Gatling gun 2 000 ball cartridges for Gatling gun 1 000 friction primers and 30 non commissioned officers swords.
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Jackson Guards
Elkador
Wm. Kalaher
Wm. Philips
Patrick Moore
Baker
A. D. Schenck
U.S. A
State University
Iowa City
Leach Battery
Cedar Rapids
Colt
Des Moines Register
Rumor on New York Tribune Shakeup Involving Reid
A New York rumor claims Jay Gould will gain majority Tribune stock and oust Whitelaw Reid. It also suggests John Hay may be guided to the Herald via his wife’s father, Mr. Stone of Cleveland, who would buy for Johnny.
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Whitelaw Reid
Jay Gould
New York Tribune
Reid
John Hay
Mr. Stone
Cleveland
The
Herald
Papa
Johnny
Burlington Gazelle
Orvil Grant In Washington Political Enquiry
Orvil Grant the President's brother has lingered in Washington for days claiming missionary work as Indian Agent in the northwest. Opponents allege he is enriching himself from the post, presenting a two sided case on his conduct.
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Orvil Grant
Washington
Orvil
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