16 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
1
Local notes report social visits from Jennie Nelson and Washington travelers, farm and road work updates, a child’s accident, illnesses, weddings and engagements, church services, and community actions. Notable items include Beards funeral, Dr. Wickham consulting on Charles Pearson, and a political mood post election reflected by townsfolk.
The essay defends ministers who oppose slavery and liquor in public life, arguing clergy may preach politics and moral reform from the pulpit. It rejects a Abolition-Prohibition parallel, notes historic persecution, and urges ministers to judge by conscience and scripture, not flock pressure, while warning against partisan sermons.
Home Folks introduces Riley's new book Home-Folks from Bowen Merrill Indianapolis. The poem celebrates rural kinship and everyday neighbors, praising home as the core of community values and hospitality. It depicts town and country folk alike, their laughter, welcome, and the open latchstring.
The obituary notes a loyal citizen and church member of United Presbyterian at Ainsworth. His funeral, held Sabbath afternoon, drew a large crowd of friends and relatives, reflecting the impact he had on the community.
The Park Association held its annual meeting at City Hall on Monday night. Reports cited $109,251 spent on rental and park improvements with grading, a deep windmill and tank finished, trees planted, and future funds to beautify the park. Directors elected: John G. Stewart, W. Nicola, Elmer Keck, A. H. Wallace. Ladies Auxiliary officers named Mrs. M. P. Miller, Mrs. Lou Patrick, Mrs. Fort Corbin, Mrs. T. T. Keeley.
In response to R M Dihel and a previous Gazette piece, the letter asserts ministers may hold political views and vote but may not preach partisan politics or coercively influence congregations. It argues pastors have rights as citizens but should not campaign without congregational consent, condemning long campaign absences.
The Good Citizenship Union efforts led to disposals in several suits. James Honck pleaded guilty, fined 300 dollars and costs with injunctions against him and his building. John Good pleaded guilty with injunctions against him and his building. The three Stuarts and George Young of Owl restaurant each pled guilty, fined 100 dollars and costs, with district court injunctions. Sol Tice of Kalona pleaded guilty, fined 300 dollars and costs with injunctions against him, his wife, and their building. An injunction also issued against Price Snider who fled the country before arrest.
The four reports approved include discharge of administrators and release of sureties for Mistakes of Mary A. Black and others. appointments of executors Alicia Jones and J A Young. guardianship for Anna Hall. resignations and new appointees in estates of J T McConaughey and others. Divorces granted for Wim. H Harding Elizabeth, Lucy Wagner and Belle Thrapp. Kilgore family visitation noted.
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