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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
5
Perry Advertiser by Sam E and Frank M Carr ell is listed as city official paper with no additional details readable.
Local notices list visitors and movements in town life. Mr and Mrs Giddings visit Des Moines and Chicago. Yarton Russell re elected Linden schools head. Frank Munn joins Company B at Des Moines. Imperial Orchestra performs tonight. church and school matters, moves, and local business changes outlined with names and places across Perry.
The council debated a new sidewalk construction ordinance drafted by J. Jée White, detailing financing by abutting property owners with seven annual installments and city guarantees through certificates. April treasurer’s report showed a corporation balance of 8,067.83 with water works overdraft and a cemetery fund deficit. bills totaling many items were approved. The tax levy for next year was set at 10 mills for corporation, 1 for fire, and 3 for judgement. a May 12 meeting was scheduled.
The Messenger cites Fort Cadre authorities saying Company G has second powder and has shown no signs of flinching. The reversal of prior fears suggests steadfast discipline and preparedness under tense conditions.
Attorney John Shuttley is at a center for three weeks as Green vs W case unfolds. The plaintiff claims excessive damages and back pay for alleged work. Miller, the defendant, denies all claims and counters with seven thousand dollars, asserting no compensation was paid in one of the years. The trial is shaping up to be hotly contested with features.
Darwin R. Lithzoow died Friday in Ossawatomie Kansas after a pneumonia while en route from Tacoma to Chicago to visit family. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm from his brother in law Chas H Lewis residence with Rev Koserb officiating. many friends attended. The notice also states removal of manure from streets within six days under marshal order, Perry Iowa, May 3, 1893.
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