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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
3
The Board of Supervisors set the tax levy for the Independent School Districts and townships at their September 1899 meeting, outlining rates and allocations for district funding and local services. The action formalizes annual fiscal planning and tax authority for the coming year.
Official panel of City and County in Perry Iowa lists notices and updates as of Friday September 15 1899. Carrell and Zerwekh compile local items for residents and authorities.
In a column defending the Democratic Party, the Des Moines Daily Capital is accused of reviving antebellum arguments on slavery. The piece questions current policy toward the Philippines, contrasts it with Cuba, and notes Dewey’s stance that Filipinos deserve self government.
The Official Proceedings of the County Congress cover taxes, warrants, and allowances. The Soldiers Relief Commission report, tax remissions for aged soldiers and widows, and various district actions are recorded, including bids, road orders, and adjournment notices. Names mentioned include HL Shiver, Levi Houkett, McClure, W. H. Chandler, Patrick Flinn, and B. Stanton. Ordinances remit taxes for certain years and designate exemptions for soldiers and widows. The document records adjournments and votes on claims and levies across Adel and Dexter townships.
The September board meeting reviewed numerous county expenditures for pauper care and public works. Entries include payments for bridges, roads, and poor farm operations, with numerous names such as Haskins, Cannon, Kilpatrick, Colwell, and Wheeler listed among laborers, witnesses, and suppliers.
The firm of Wilson and Ferguson was dissolved Tuesday as E S Ferguson buys the interest of partner J E Wilson and will run the business alone. The firm has been popular and built a substantial trade which will likely continue under Ferguson. Wilson has not decided his future plans.
The Dallas county Christian Churches convention met in this city from Friday evening through Sunday with strong turnout. Rev. McQuerry led devotionals, Rev. Morrison preached, and Dr. Ed Ames spoke on missions. sessions covered Sunday School work, Endeavor, and missions boards. Officers elected: President John B. White Adel, Vice-President Sam J. Carrell Perry, Secretary Mrs. Stiles Redfield, Treasurer BL F Jones Waukee. next year’s meeting scheduled for Adel on the second Sunday in September.
The Minneapolis & St. Louis R A offers through tourist cars with upholstered seats and personally conducted trips. Departures every Tuesday on the Southern Route with no snow, no altitudes, and no Sunday travel, and Thursdays via Omaha Denver and Salt Lake on the Scenic Line across the Rockies and Cascade ranges. Berths cost $6.00 through. Reduced rate tickets available by writing A B Cutts GP & TA Minneapolis Minn for fall information.
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