Iowa
Old Press
The Clinton Weekly News
Clinton, Clinton co. Iowa
Saturday, January 2, 1886
City and County
"Fun on the Bristol" at the Opera House last
Monday night. At six o'clock Tuesday morning Mrs. Tennyhill, wife
of the manager of the company, at the Gates House, presented her
husband with a new boy, and he was named DeWitt Clinton. - DeWitt
Observer, Dec 23.
Rural Mutuality
At the meeting of the Farmer's Mutual insurance company
of Clinton, Jackson, and Scott counties, at DeWitt yesterday,
they rescinded their former action and will pay the loss occasioned
by the burning of the Ordway House, three miles west of town, in
August last. They elected officers as follows: M. Sullivan,
Welton, President; L. K. Harrington, Delmar, Vice President; J.
Alex. Smith, DeWitt, Secretary; Benj. Spencer, Delmar, Treasurer;
Directors L. P. Lambertson, A. B. Correll, Robert Cooper, J. J.
McGarry, F. Davidson, A. A. Gardner, R. J. Dannatt and B. F.
Grove of Clinton county; and Watson Crane of Jackson county, J.
J. Langfeldt of Scott county.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Elizabeth O B Beatty to John Taylor, for $1, lot 17 blk
13 S Clinton.
Elizabeth Rightmyer to Zacariah Pittman, for $210, pt of lot 9,
Hyatts add to Clinton.
Mary McKinzie to Belle V Lissenden, for $658, w 1/2 lot 2 blk 3,
Flournoy's add to Clinton.
Susan E Butcher to W R Anthony & Co., for $50, lots 31 32 39
and 40 blk 4 Camanche.
Belle Howard to F D Owen, for $1?0, lot 4 blk 13 range 13,
Camanche.
Jessie M Rabn to J K Sweney, for $5,500, lot 10 blk 29 Clinton.
Josephine Stone to Celia Couro, for $550, lots 1 and 3 blk 13
range 2, Camanche.
Jacob Grohe to W C Grohe, for $1, e 1/2 se 30 and sw sw 29 81 6.
S F Dillon, by Sheriff, to Isabelle F McKennick for $890 5 acres
of timber in lot 7 tp 80 6
Milton Muzzy to Rowland J Muzzy, for $1500, w sw and new sw 25 81
5
Peter Dierks to L P Adams, for $1600, we ne nw 35 and se sw 26 81
1
L P Adams to A L Stone, et al, for $162, same
BIRTHS
C H Ehrich, Lyons, girl
P C Jurgensen, Clinton, girl
J Frandsen, Clinton, girl
M P Jurgensen, Ringwood, girl
J Jakobsen, Clinton, boy
J Franke, Clinton, boy
H Dierksen, Clinton, girl
MARRIAGES
Frank Jensen to Henrietta W Hoffman
Frank Lethans to Mariah Branchert
Jasper Cooper to Grace M Ruff
G W Holt to Lucretia Parson
ACCIDENT RECORD
KILLED BY THE CARS
The startling news reached Clinton Monday afternoon of a
horrible accident that just occurred at Camanche and whereby
William H. Hurd, a young brakeman, had come to his death in a
horrible manner. The B. C. R. & N. freight, in charge of
Conductor Hughes, had pulled in and was doing some switching, and
young Hurd was between two cars endeavoring to pull the pin, and
it is supposed fell and was run over. The train was stopped and
the body of the poor, unfortunate young man was removed from
under the cruel wheels that had just crushed out the sparks of
life. Death is supposed to have been instantaneous. The body was
considerably mangled, the head being crushed, jawbone broken,
shoulder hut and mashed internally. A Justice of the Peace was at
once notified, and took the testimony of the crew running the
train, after which the body was placed in a box car and brought
to this city.
The young man's parents reside at Linden, Ill., and were at once
telegraphed the sad news of their son's death. It will be a hard
blow to them to learn that their son came to so horrible a death
away from home and among strangers.
The body was met at the Q. depot by an undertaker and placed in a
coffin and removed to the home of Mr. George Ely, on Tenth
avenue.
Another sad feature of the death of this young man is the fact
that he had for some time been paying his attentions to a
daughter of Mr. George Ely and that they were to be married in
about two weeks. It is a cruel blow to the young lady.
The deceased was about twenty-three years of age and had been in
the employ of the B. C. R. & N. road about three years, and
bore the reputation of being a sober and industrious yound man
and a general favorite with is fellow workmen, who feel his death
as only railroad boys can where one of their number meets the end
in store for so many of them. The very danger of their occupation
seems to knit them closer together.
The remains were taken to Linden Tuesday for interment. The
deceased had been boarding with Mrs. DeWitt, and had a large
number of friends in this city. No blame is attached to the
railroad company nor the men in charge of the train for the
accident. Conductor Hughes was interview by a News
reporter, and stated that this was the first man he had ever
killed since he began running a train. He felt deeply the loss of
young Hurd, but thought that he himself was in no way repsonsible
for the accident.
THAT DEADLY FROG - Foot Caught in a Frog and Mangled
At an early hour Sunday morning Mr. Edward D. Connor
night yard master of the Northwestern at this city, had a narrow
escape from a horrible death. The gentlemen was walking along the
track in the performance of his duties when by some means his
foot became fast in frog. A train was moving slowly in his
direction and it seemed that sure death was in store for him.
However, fair fortune favored him and by his own exertions he
loosened the foot and when the wheel struck him it crowded the
member out, mashing the foot considerably, it is true, but not in
such a manner as to necessitate amputation or render it usless in
the future. Mr. Connor was removed to his home at No. 410
Fifteenth avenue and Dr. Hobart the company's surgeon, at one
summoned who rendered medical aid. The doctor found the foot
considerably mashed and sprained but is of the opinion that no
bones are broken. Mr. Connor is about thirty-five years of age
and has a wife and several children and has been a railroader all
his life.
When asked what were his feelings when he stood there securely
fastened and staring death in the face, he replied that he did
not think of being killed but was angry with himself to think
that so old a railroader should allow his foot to get caught in a
frog. [the rest of the article is about the dangers of frogs
...nml]
COURAGE REWARDED - Charles Schrader is Presented With a
Fine Chain, Charm and Purse of Money.
The memory of the gallant conduct of Charlie Schrader,
in his midnight battle with the burglar Sullivan, is still fresh
in the minds of our readers and the praise of his gallantry will
continue to be sung for years to come. On the day following the
capture of Sullivan a subscription paper was started for the
purpose of purchasing a medal, or something with which to
remember the occurence. This sum reached about eighty dollars. It
was decided to purchase a fine gold chain and medallion charm.
This was done and there remained nearly forty dollars. This
money, together with the chain and charm, was placed in an
envelope and, on Christmas morning, ex-Alderman Harris proceeded
to the home of the young man's parents, in Ringwood, to make the
presentation. Enclosed in the envelope was the following from May
McDowell:
Clinton, Iowa 1885, Christmas Morning
Charles Schrader -- That accompanying watch chain, charm and
purse of money, are the spontaneous gifts of the people of
Clinton, who wish you to recieve them as tokens of admiration for
your manly defense of the lives and property of your parents from
the attack of midnight robber and assassins on Dec. 5, last. Your
courage caused the capture of one of the villians, fortunately
without the loss of life, although murder was intended by him.
The medal attached to the chain related the facts as follows:
"Presented to Chas. Schrader by the citizens of Clinton for
heroically facing death, to defend the lives and property of his
aged parents and in jailing the midnight assassin."
We trust you may long enjoy wearing the ornaments.
They are intended to remind you of your many friends in Clinton.
Very Truly Yours, F. D. McDowell, Mayor
The presents were received in silence by the young man, who is
not a speech-maker and does but little talking. He believes in
action, as he has well demonstrated. It is the earnest wish of
all that he may long live to wear the token of appreciation from
a grateful public. There is one thing Charlie may rest assured
of, and that is that he will never want for funds so long as
courage has an advocate and bravery an admirer. Many of us may
possess but little of either, but all honor those traits in
another.
[on another page]
Mr. N. T. Hall is tilling the lot surrounding his fine residence
on Tenth avenue.
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The Clinton Weekly News
Clinton, Clinton co. Iowa
Saturday, January 9, 1886
City and County
What Shall the Harvest Be
The close observer of the Mayor's docket has doubtless,
ere this, arrived at the conclusion that sometimes religion as
well as politics make strange, but not always unnatural,
bedfellows. As an illustration of this we refer to the two
members of the Salvation Army who were arrested Tuesday night on
complaint charged with illicit intercourse. The charge required
no evidence to substantiate it as both parties pleaded guilty and
paid the fine and costs -- $14.85 each. Some of the members of
the Army went around to the Mayor Wednesday afternoon and wanted
to hush the matter up, but as the complaint had been made and the
police who made the arrest were quite positive as to what they
had seen, there appeard to be no occasion for hushing up
anything, and when the hour approached for trial, the twain
became penitent and confessed. This would appear to be a slow
process by which to increase the numerical strength of the Army.
Which One?
A convert at the revival meeting hel at the M. E.
church, on Tuesday evening, while relating his experience said,
"that he had work to do in a saloon in the city and while
performing it and mentally praying God to keep him from
temptation surrounding him, a prominent clergyman of Clinton
walked into the saloon, stepped up to the bar and asked for a
glass of beer. Drank and paid for it and departed." If this
statement is true it is due to the entire ministry of the gospel
in this city that the convert be made to name the one of their
number to whom it applies. Otherwise all will be scandalized by
the broad assertion made. The gossips already are rolling it
under their tongue and the guessing as to who was meant includes
every minister in the city. It is a foul aspersion upon the
character of these gentlemen and we repeat that the man who made
the statement should be made to name the clergymen who did the
act.
Docket Dots.
The case against the two young toughs, Maloney and
Gallagher which was begun on Monday before Justice Seaman was
concluded Tuesday forenoon. Upon investigation it was discovered
that the Statutes of the State of Iowa make no provisions for the
crime they were guilty of and hence the charge of "unlawful
and forceable imprisonment" was brought. After the
examination of the witnesses the Justice discharged the
prisoners, the evidence not being sufficient to convict them.
They were at once arraigned on the charge of assault and battery
and fined $100.00 and costs. Maloney the older of the two boys,
is now out on good behavior, having been convicted of robbery but
sentence suspended. In view of his last break it is very probably
he will be sentenced to a term in the State's prison where he
justly deserves to be, as he is a bad boy, as is his pal,
Gallagher.
Iowa Knights of Honor.
The following were installed in their respective offices
Saturday evening b J. R. Magee, Sen P. D.: J. F. Wilde, P. D.;
Wm. Zingg, D.; J. W. Seitz, V. D.; Jacob Koons, Chap.; J. R.
Magee, R.; B. F. Mattison, F. R.; R. P. Johnson, Treas.; W. F.
Ferguson, Guide; John Smith, Guard; Fred Bulow, Sentinel;
Representative to Grand Lodge, J. R. Magee, W. F. Furguson,
alternate; Trustees: R. P. Johnson, P. J. Farnsworth, D. J. Wood.
Brotherhood of Brakemen.
Brother G. W. Mewman of the B. R. R. B. was in the city
Tuesday organizing a Lodge of that order in Clinton. Officers
were elected as follows: G. W. Henyon, W. M.; Jack Clark, V. M.;
J. A. Phillips, P. M.; Van Horn, Secretary; A. C. Harvey,
Financer; C. E. Lake, Chaplain; J. M. Murphy, Cond; G. R. Peach,
Warden; W. S. Bagley, Inner Grand; Jos. Delaney, Outer Grand; H.
Beemer, Managing Agent.
Transfer of Prisoners - From the Old to the New Jail -
new Quarters, New Clothes and General Satisfaction.
The transfer of prisoners from the old jail in DeWitt to
the new one in this city took place Wednesday. Sheriff Hudson,
Deputy Saxton, Geo. N. Wheeler, Marshal of DeWitt, and D.
Armentrout, Esq., of the same place accompanied the fourteen
prisoners to this city. The latter were hand-cuffed in pairs, and
when they left the N. W. noon train there was a crowd of curious
spectators awaiting their arrival rarely seen at Clinton station
only on train Sundays. The prisoners, in charge of the officers
mentioned, were marched up Second street to their new home, and a
large number of those who were at the depot followed them until
they entered the new quarters. The prisoners were taken into a
room, where they changed their clothing. Each one was furnished a
new pair of overalls, a hickory shirt and a new pair of shoes
without the usual steel shanks that are a part of all ordinary
shoes. For prisoners the steel shanks are a dangerous article, as
they have been known to have been taken out of the shoe by
prisoners and made into saws with which they might cut their way
out of prison. For this reason they are furnished with shoes
without steel or other material that they could use for this
purpose.
The following names of the prisoners transferred, and the charges
against them, will be of interest:
Charles Press, one year; assault to do great bodily harm.
Sentenced last March.
Matt. Gallagher, twenty days; disturbing the peace.
James Wilson, same.
John Holmes, twenty days; vagrancy.
Peter Anderson, same.
Charles Hamilton, three months; assault to commit great bodily
injury. Sentenced last term.
Hugh Brown, sisty days; larceny. Sentenced in November.
James Martin, thirty days; disturbing the peace.
Gallagher and Maloney were put in Wednesday to serve thirty days
each for the nameless crime recently perpetrated in this city.
The following prisoners await the action of the District court in
March:
John Sullivan, attempt to commit murder, and burglary and
larceny.
Louis Seeds, rape.
William Byrne, attempt to commit murder.
Frank Stephens and Henry Clark, breaking, entering and larceny.
The prisoners are well pleased with the change of quarters, and
the new jail is a model of cleanliness and is equipped with every
modern improvement as to safety, comfort and sanitary measures
found in any of the first-class jails of the country. It is
heated by steam, supplied with water and is provided with an
independent sewer to the river. Nothing essential to its
completeness has been omitted. The system of locks are of the
latest improved, and the steel cages, furnished with suspended
cots for beds, to hold forty-eight persons, looks impregnable.
Sheriff Hudson, with his sisters, has moved in the residence part
of the jail, and while as yet everything is in a chaotic state
but few days will elapse ere they will be permanently settled and
at home to their friends from every part of the country. The
exterior of the new structure presents an attractive appearance
and with its interior so well arranged and stubstantially
finished it mades a building creditable to the enterprising
citizens of the county and an ornament to block eight.
School Board.
The School Board med Monday evening with Directors
Farnsworth, Curtis, Lake and Reynolds present. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved. The following bills were
read and ordered paid: [transcriber's note: the cents were very
hard to read and may not be correct]
Thos Peterson, sprinkling streets ....................$ 7.00
E. H. Andrews & Son, painting ........................ 7.10
Francis Lee, supplies ................................ 2.00
Clinton Lumber Co., lumber ........................... 17.00
L. P. Allen, supplies ................................ 32.05
Gas Co., gas to Dec. 14 .............................. 4.00
C. E. Armstrong & Co., repairs on furnance ........... 6.85
Towle & Spreter, matting, curtains, etc. ............. 17.45
The committee on teachers, etc. reported that Miss Maude Thayer
had resigned her position as teacher. The resignation was
accepted and the committee authorized to fill the vacancy, also
to engage Miss Carrie Smith, whose single term had expired, for
the remainder of the year. The same committe were authorized to
engage teachers for a non-graded winter school, if thought best.
It was decided to continue the Island school under the same
management as during the last term -- the district to furnish a
teacher, if a room is provided.
Following is the Superintendent's report of city schools for the
month ending Dec. 23, 1885:
Number of students enrolled ... 2,085
Henry Sabin, Superintendent.
Court Record.
MARRIAGES
Thos E Polley to Grace J. Adams
Fred Rebelsky to Minnie Krause
Adolph Brinkman to Lizzie Stenerding
Carl Moehr to Josephine Krause [sic]
DEATHS
Mary S--wers [Stowers ?], Clinton, 5 yr.
BIRTHS
Henry Hamer, DeWitt, b.
John Shields, Clinton, b.
Alexander Zimmer, Clinton, g.
Chas. L. Jefferson, Clinton, g.
Wm. Jenks, Clinton, g.
John Flaneghan, Clinton, g.
Wm. Norman, Chancy, b.
B C Kennedy, Clinton, g.
J S Lowell, Clinton, g.
Thos Peterson, Clinton, g.
A Behr, Chancy, b.
W F Truesdel, Clinton, g.
Eugene Little, Clinton, b.
N Valleren, Spring Rock, b.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Wm R English to Hanna D Cranston for $300 piece of land
in sec 8, 81, 4.
N and L Davidson to August Lohmann and Chas Pasche for $850 ne sw
and n qr se sw 14, 81, 1.
Mary J hungerford to Lucy A Blakely for $1500 lot 8, blk 52,
Lyons.
Annie E Schofield to Hattie E Crawford for $2000 lot 20, 21, 22
and 23, blk 3, Clinton.
Oliva H Carpenter to E L Carpenter for $3000 lot 18, blk 40,
Clinton.
Amanda C Gibbs to Emily R Pipping for $1000, lots 2 and 8 blk 9,
Ringwood.
Herman Lewesfield to John Cresay & Sons for $2,323 an
undivided half o [sic], of a piece of land in blk 8, Lost Nation.
Phillip Stein to John C Donely for $25, blk 22, Delmer.
Lottie I Manley to R S Shambaugh for $1,160 ne se 27, 82, 5, also
all interesterest [sic] in a private road two rods wide in e side
sw se 27, 82, 5.
T S Hudson for Rebecca Adams et al to Clinton county for school
fund, for $453.71, se nw 12, 81, 3.
Frank Johnson & Co.
That is the way the firm name will hereafter read of
that popular Fourth street grocery house. Will K Nickel who has
been in the employ of Mr. Johnson for the past six years has been
taken into partnership, dating from January 1, and will hereafter
be recognized as the Co. It is a reward of faithful service and
true merit. Success to the new firm of Frank Johnson & Co.
City and County
Mr. Con Murphy, of DeWitt, was in the city yesterday on
business.
Excavating for the erection of a new brick store, on Second
street, between First and Second avenues, was begun yesterday. M.
Blodt is to be owner and proprietor.
Mr. Purcell, the contractor, was thrown from a buggy while
driving along Fourth street yesterday, dislocating his wrist and
cutting his head. The injuries were not serious.
Mr. Chas. Pipping and bride have arrived in the city. The wedding
occurred at Batavia, Ill., on Wednesday and is said to have been
one of the grandest that has occurred in the city for some time.
Death of Mrs. Meade
Special to the Morning News
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 8 -- Mrs. Margeretta Seargant Meade, widow of
Major General Meade, died in this city to-day. She leaves several
small children.
AT THE COURT HOUSE - Board of Supervisors -- Circuit
Court -- The Old and New Officers
The January term of the Circuit Court opened Tuesday,
Judge Leffingwell, presiding. The Board of Supervisors met Monday
in regular session and Messrs. Frazier, Muhs and Quigly entered
upon their onerous duties in a manner that denoted their well
known ability to attend to the mulitudinous work presented for
their consideration and action at each recurring meeting. They
compose a trio of honest, competent officials that are creditable
to the county, and their past satisfactory work in behalf of the
taxpayers is but an index of what may be expected of them during
the year 1886.
Virtus Lund has taken the keys of the treasurer's office and is
now the watch dog of Clinton county's finances. He has succeeded
in the outgoing treasurer, Mr. B. A. Henningsen one of the most
efficient officers that ever served the county in any capacity.
The latter steps down and out at his own request, honored and
respected by all who have the pleasure of his acquaintence. In
the new incumbent, Mr. Lund, there is no doubt but he will prove
a worthy successor and every citizen may rest assured that this
important office is in competent and honest hands.
Mr. D. O'C. McCarthy succeeds himself, an endorsement for past
services from the voters of the county that needs no elaboration
at our hands. His re-election is a reward of merit, creditable to
himself as well as to the intelligent citizens of Clinton county.
Thomas Hudson is also his own successor, the people at the polls
having endorsed the wisdom of the Board of Supervisors in
appointing him to th epostition of Sheriff inwhich this long
tried and faithful officer will continue with satisfaction to
all.
The old officials -- Mr. Hopkins as Recorder and Schuyler as
clerk will continue during the year 1886 to serve the people in
the same satisfactory manner that they have done in the past,
while their chief clerks, Jordan and Purcell will remain at their
respective posts treating every citizen having business with them
in that courteous, pleasant manner that has made for them hosts
of friends in the county.
The new County Superintendent, Mr G. B. Phelps, has taken up his
residence in this city and is busy making all preliminary
arrangements to faithfully perform the duties impose [sic] upon
him.
The county is peculiarly fortunate in having so efficient and
cmpetent a corps of officers as are now duly installed in the
several postitions, and with such men as the above there is no
doubt that the affairs of Clinton county will continue to be
managed in the future in the same satisfactory manner that they
have been in the past.
WEDNESDAY.
The Circuit Court disposed of a number of cases yesterday and
from the time that it convened in the morning the old rickety
temple of justice, so called, was all bustle and activity.
Lawyers, clerks and court officers were busy, and Judge
Leffingwell handled the cases and questions presented in a manner
that denoted his eminent qualifications for the position that he
occupies. No jury cases will be called until next Monday at which
time the jury will report. The following cases were disposed of
yesterday:
J. F. McGuire vs Daniel Forague. Dismissed by the plaintiff.
McLean vs Kitchen. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Clinton Furniture Co. vs Edward and Mattie Manning. Dismissed.
Kesley vs Kesley. Default.
Ball vs Michelsen. Defendant given until Saturday to plead.
Lorenson vs Carlson. Continued.
Welch vs Merrill. Settled
Hannaher vs Laughlin & Carrey. Dismissed.
Buckman vs Buckman. Default.
Anderson vs Wiese. Dismissed
Gilmore vs Gilmore. Dismissed.
Straus & Co. vs Grohe. Defendant given until Saturday to
plead.
Minnie A Walker vs W. H. Walker J. S. Darling appointed guardian
for defendant.
Hattie Hopkins vs J. O . Hopkins. Default. Decree as prayed.
Mrs. Florence A Foster vs W H Foster. Decree as prayed.
Bertha A Mater vs A. F. Mater. Default.
Nailla vs Bail. Defendant until Monday to answer.
Caroline Cubbage vs Geo. Cubbage. Default to Court. Judgment.
Coan vs J J Bauer. Default. Judgment against defendant and $25
attorney fee.
Eagen vs Reidesel. Default. Judgment against John H. Reidesel,
$231.84 interest and attorney fees. Decree of foreclosure against
all defendants.
Maxham & Cook vs Edith Campbell. Default. Judgment for
plaintiff.
Peterson & Freund vs G. P. Mathiers. Default as to all
defendants. Judgment and attorney fees.
Rosenthal vs Jacob Grohe. Defendant until Saturday to plead.
Mundt vs Richardson. Settled.
Milo Smith vs Rodman. Default. Tried to Court. Judgment for
$878.62 and interest.
Stalz vs Buckley. Defendant until Saturday to plead.
W A Lee vs Hawkeye M L A Motion to dismiss. Appeal sustained.
Defendant except.
E F Nash vs Lyons Manufacturing Co. Default. Trial to Court.
Judgment 3977.39 and interest. John Jackson was appointed a
commission to take guaranshee answers for the term.
FRIDAY
Nothing of importance was done yesterday at the court house. The
Circuit Court met at 2 pm and soon after adjourned. The
Supervisors adjourned until Monday and the members left for their
respective homes. Next week will be a busy week in court. The
jury will be on hand Monday ready to hear cases and the
preliminary work of this week will give them active employment
during the term. Judge Leffingwell, in inaugurating the custom of
calling the jury for the second week of the term has introduced a
measure of economy in court expenses that is appreciated by the
taxpagers. It is a saving of $48 a day for six days, aggregating
$288 for the week. The first week is invariably consumed in
calling the docket, setting of cases for trial, taking defaults,
and such other proceedings as make the presence of a jury
unnecessary, and the Judge, realizing this, did a wise act in not
having them called.
LYONS
The numerous friends of Mrs. W. E. Baldwin in Lyons and Clinton
will be pleased to know that she is rapidly recovering from her
severe illness.
It is a girl and Chris Graffe and wife are perhaps the happiest
pair in Lyons since Wednesday night. Their neighbors are
showering blessings upon the little darling.
Mr and Mrs John Sine are receiving congratulations upon the
advent of a bright eyed boy that makes their humble home happy
within notwithstanding the rugged blizzard without.
If Tony Brandt, the popular foreman at the Joyce mills wears a
more cheerful countenance these days than usual attribute it to
the arrival of a bran new boy which came to gladden the household
on Thursday.
Detlef Siefert has purchased from Charles Zweigart the skin of
the bear that amused children and attracted the atten of adults
during the summer and autumn when passing Zweigart's market on
Main street. Mr. Siefert is having it handsomely mounted and will
use it to ornament his place of business.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Grimm who died on Wednesday last of
senile infirmity at her residence on Sixth street near Joye's
[sic] mill, occurred from St. Boniface Church yesterday.
Not-withstanding the rugged weather it was largely attended. The
deceased has been a resident of Lyons for more than a quarter of
a century. She leaves four sons all grown, together with a large
number of friends to mourn her loss. The interment took place at
the Catholic cemetery.
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The Clinton Weekly News
Clinton, Clinton co. Iowa
Saturday, January 16, 1886
City and County
That old half-shell of a former paint shop and storehouse on
Second street, below the depot, is not a monument to the
enterprise of Clinton appropriate to be left standing to attract
the attention of every passenger going east or west on the great
trunk line Northwestern. Tear down the old ruin. It is an eye
sore to every citizen and no use for any purpose.
J. M. Raymond, Esq., left yesterday morning on a brief trip to
the Garden City.
The Sixth Avenue House, occupied by Mrs. Geisler as a boarding
house, is undergoing repairs and being materially improved in
appearance.
A number of residences on Fifth avenue have changed hands and
when the "moving" season arrives the city directory
will be of small use on that particular thoroughfare.
Assessor McCarty commenced his labors yesterday in the north part
of the city. He will continue the onerous task of assessing the
property of Clinton until the work is completed for the year
1886.
Hon. N. A. Merrell, of DeWitt, was being congratulated on our
streets yesterday on his prospective appointment as Pension Agent
for Iowa. The Administration reflects credit upon itself in
honoring the gallant old ex soldier of Clinton county.
Willie, the elder son of Officer Forsee, has been dangerously ill
for a week past with a mild form of typhoid fever, and for a time
his life was despaired of. He is, however, considerable [sic] at
this writing and hopes are entertained of his recovery.
W. W. Felon, the genial knight of the punch, running between this
city and Boone, was badly scalded some days since. He was going
to a cellar with a tea kettle full of boiling water to thaw out
frozen water pipes. A misstep landed him at the bottom of the
stairs with the snoot of the kettle emptying the hot water in his
sleeve, scalding his forearm in a fearful manner. Immediate
attention and good care enables him to be about, suffering,
however, some pain from the burn, which might, under the
circumstances have laid him up a long time.
The Building Boom
Plans are being prepared for the new business block to
be erected on the corner of Third street and Fifth avenue by C.
Lamb, Esq. The structure promisses to be one of the finest of the
kind in Clinton and when built will be an ornament to the city.
Add to this the other substantial brick business houses now in
course of erection and contemplated for next spring together with
a multitude of residences in every part of the city and the
building boom for the present year bids fair rival to any
previous year in the history of Clinton. Our development is no
longer a matter of conjecture but has become a realty and every
day gives confidence to property owners that their possessions
will never beless valuable than they are today, with prospects of
growing better and better in the future. The indications for
Clinton's continued prosperity never were brighter and if we but
had the bridge the day is not far distant when she would be
second to no city on the banks of the might river between St.
Louis and St. Paul.
The Ungraded School
Mr. L. F. Sutton, teacher of the ungraded school,
reports an enrollment of some nineteen boys, ranging from twelve
to eighteen years of age, and that all are taking a deep interest
in their studies and making rapid progress. He thinks that with a
month's training he can produce a class that will be able to
"down" any in the High School. Mr. Sutton is a fine
teacher and will do all in his power to train the young idea how
to shoot, with good prospects of turning out some fine marksmen.
This school should be taken advantage of by all boys who are idel
at this season of the year, for there they can obtain that which
will be priceless to them in years to come. The school is held in
the room over the postoffice.
Our dispatches note, among other confirmations by the Senate,
that of Edward H. Thayer as postmaster of Clinton. Mr. Thayer can
now rest secure as P. M. for at least the next four years.
[In the "Proceeding of the Clinton Common Council" it
was noted that they recieved a communication stating
"Gentlemen: I herewith tender my resignation as policeman to
take effect at once. T. M. NORTH" I did not transcribe the
council proceedings.]
He Flew the Track
Manager Johnson of the Steen-Brown combination
"skipped by the light of the moon" last night for parts
unknown, taking with him the dashing alleged vocalist, Miss
Nellie A. Brown -- "Yum Yum in America." This sudden
departure leaves Prof. Steen in an embarrassing situation. Miss
Brown's trunks had been levied upon, but by some means they
managed to accompany the festive couple.
Mssrs. S. B. and Geo. P. Parkinson, of the Savanna Times,
were in the city yesterday.
Miss Maud Wadleigh returns to London, Ont., to-day to resume her
studies in the college at that city.
Obituary
Yesterday afternoon Marshal J. T. Whitson received a
telegram from California bearing the sad intelligence that his
aged mother, who was visiting a son in that far off golden State,
had suddenly died on Thursday, of heart disease. The news was a
sad blow to Mr. Whitson, who had only a few moments before
receiving the message, written and mailed a letter to his mother,
in which he spoke longingly of her return to this city. He little
knew at that time how sad would be that return. Mr. Whitson left
this city on the afternoon passenger for Tipton to make
arrangements for the bringing of the remains home for burial.
The Court House
The case of Althouse vs C. Lamb and Sons set for
yesterday was settled by the parties in interest and there being
no other business court adjourned for the day. The Board of
Supervisors will conclude their labors of the session and adjourn
to-day. Sheriff Hudson utilized two of his boarders shoveling
snow from the sidewalks about the jail and other offices on block
eight.
Blizzard Cramer
One of the interesting incidents connected with the
recent snow blockades occurred on the C., M. & St. Paul line
at Van Horn, Iowa, on Thursday evening last. The train arrived at
that point and could proceed no further in consequence of the
storm. The passengers numbered about 75, among whom were a party
of emigrants. They found shelter at the Van Horn Railroad hotel,
and during the three days of storm amused themselves by playing
cards, story telling, etc, to break the monotony of situation. On
Saturday evening one of the emigrant women was taken suddenly
ill, and to the discomfort and chagrin of the boys and bachelors
gave birth to an infant son. The jolly crowd were equal to the
emergency and quickly raised a purse of $35 to soothe the boy,
and at once christened the baby of the regiment "Blizzard
Cramer."
The Ice Harvest
We are now in the midst of the annyal ice harvest and
scores of men, together with a large number of teams, are busily
engaged in putting up the congealed substance that is intended to
keep men, women and children and everything else cool during the
coming summer. Bander is filling his large houses for the general
public. Arlen is putting about sixty-five tons in his brick house
for his own use and if it was not for uncertainties would double
the capacity of his storage room. Frank Pipping will store away
about 200 tons for his meat market use and G. W. Eyre is having
the house in the rear of his market filled. Lamb & Sons are
putting up a large quantity and a number of others are storing
ice for business and family purposes.
Painful Accident.
Yesterday forenoon, as Mr. A. R. Boynton, the sewing
machine man, was driving in his machine wagon, he met with a
painful accident that, owing to his age, may prove serious. He
attempted to turn into the alley on Fifth street, between Fifth
and Sixth avenues, to drive to his barn in the rear of his
residence, when the wheel of the wagon slipped, throwing the old
gentlemen, who was sitting on the edge of the seat, to the ground
with great violence. He alighted, apparently, upon his shoulder
and the back of his head. In the fall the seat was overturned and
fell also, striking Mr. Boynton across the back, inflicting a
painful injury. He arose with difficulty, but was unable to
proceed without assistance. Mr. Bruce Leffingwell, who witnessed
the accident, ran to Mr. B's assistance and helped him to his
home. The horse ran to the barn where it stopped without doing
further damage. Medical aid was summoned at once and examined the
injuries received by Mr. Boynton, pronouncing them not serious,
although it may be some time before the gentlemen will again be
able to appear at his post of duty.
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The Clinton Weekly News
Clinton, Clinton co. Iowa
Saturday, January 23, 1886
Died
Miss Ollie Wood, a sister of Mrs. J. B. Frisselle, of
this city, died on Sunday, at her home near Albany, Ill., after a
long and painful illness. Mrs. Frisselle has been at the bedside
of her sister for some time, and the remainder of her family will
attend the funeral, which will take place to-day, the interment
being made in the family burying ground near her late home. Miss
Wood was known and much liked by many of the citizens of Clinton,
who will learn of her death with regret.
Court Record
Marriages
Mike Rentor [?] to Marie Annie Burken
Daniel E Folly to Anna E Fish
D. H. Whitmer to Millie Mann
Wm Stier to Minnie Witt
C P A Jenson to Bergette Fredericksen
Births
Joseph Stephenson, Clinton, g
J. M Thomas, DeWitt, b
George Morris, Lincoln, b
Thomas Hemichsen, Deep Creek, b
Emanual Wyatt, Clinton, g
O G Tooker [?], Wheatland, g
B Bohear, Clinton, b
Charles Schmoeger, Sugar Creek, b
Deaths
James Tingdyord [?], Center, aged 57 yrs
Nelson L Hoag [?], DeWitt, aged 24 yrs, 6 m, 9 d
Real Estate Transfers
Henry Ebersol to Abraham Horst for $1,547.50 part n hf
of nw 7, S3, 3
Frank Sutton to Marinpa E and Samuel Raworth for $1,259 lot 21,
blk 20, Clinton
AT REST - The Last Sad Rites Over the Remains of the Late
W. F. Coan
Nothwithstanding the inclement weather and the fact that
the funeral swervices over the remains of the late W. F. Coan
were to be held at his residence affording but meagre room for
any person outside of the immediate family, relatives and
friends, there was a large concourse of citizens present to pay
their farewell respects to the deceased friend and honored fellow
citizen. The house was filled to pepletion, while on the outside
fully one thousand persons comprising all classes of citizens,
from the farm, the workshop, the office, bank and business house,
gathered in groups, relating incidents and reminiscences of him
whose mortal remains slept their last sleep in the beautiful
casket within. It was a tribute, rarely, if ever, excelled in
this community.
The services were brief, but impressive, and conducted by the
pastor of the departed, Rev. J. D. Burrell, of the Presbyterian
Church. The choir was of the latter and consisted of Mrs. D. E.
Taft, Miss Lillian Moses, Messrs. E. L. Carpenter and Henry
McKinley. "Asleep in Jesus" a favorite hymn of
deceased, was rendered in a pathetic manner followed by brief
remarks and prayer by Rev. Burrell. Subsequent to this another
favorite hymn of the silent listener "Jesus Lover of My
Soul" was sung by the choir and the final words by the
pastor which concluded the services at the house.
The remains lay in massive casket in the parlor, surrounded by
the mourning family, relatives and business associates. At its
head was a beautiful floral pillow, its bearing the word
"Father." At the foot a magnificent cross with the
words "At Rest," and over the center a sheaf of ripened
grain and sickle so appropriate to the life it commemorated.
A large number of friends passed the casket and took a last look
at the remains, When Geo. B. Young, Esq., who had charge of the
funeral called the gentlemen who were selected as pall bearers to
bear away to the grave the mortal remains of their departed
friend Messrs A. Lamb, E. P. Welles, P. S. Towle, James A.
Townsend, Wm Holmes, R. C. Van Kuren, Oliver Messer, E. A.
Wadleigh, C. Lamb, W. J. Young, O. McMahon, A. L. Stone, George
Haywood, E. S. Bailey, J. Van Deventer, L. B. Wadleigh, J. E.
Carpenter, LeRoy Bradley, John Morris, Francis Lee, F. G.
Clausin, E. H. Thayer, F. P. Wilcox, Dr. A. Reynolds.
The funeral cortege consisting of fifteen carriages and forty-six
sleighs was formed and slowly wended its way to our beautiful
cemetery, Springdale, where the concluding solemn services were
rendered, the body deposited inthe tomb and all that earthly
hands could do for the loving husband, kind father, affectionate
brother and honored citizen was completed. Mrs. Dr. Boulder and
Mrs. C. Leach, sisters of the deceased from Auburn, N. Y. and
Clarence Tutbill, Esq., a nephew, from Pen Yan, N. Y., were
present a the obsequies, as was also Miss Smith, sister of Dr. A.
H. Smith, from Rockford, Ill., and E. M. Dickey, Esq.,
Superintendent Diamond Joe Line, from Dubuque.
He has gone, but will always be present in the memories of the
hundreds who assembled around his tomb. Peace to his ashes.
CAMANCHE
Mr. Alvin Willis is visiting among his playmates and
parents on a week's furlough.
Miss Ollie Hunt, of Albany, Ill., is visiting her cousin, Mas. E.
P. Carpenter.
We notice J. J. Anthony and wife visiting their many friends and
relatives hereabout.
It is getting quite common for sleigh-riding parties to try our
fine dancing floor and a fine supper at the New Haven House.
Our druggist, Mr. J. F. Wilcox, has been in Galena, Ill.,
attending his fater, Isaac Wilcox during his last illness, and
who will be buried the 18th inst.
Mr. Horace Anthony, long Superintendent of the Baptist Sunday
school got a good caning last Sabbath. all the better, the Sunday
school children did it with a gold headed cane.
Another victim to the treacherous ice. Late on Saturday afternoon
as Mr. J. Colton was crossing the river, one of his horses broke
through the ice and but for active application of the lash and a
strong horse to help they must have gone under. As it was there
was a large hole left. Mr. C. stopped his team as soon as he
reached shore, and recrossed the river on foot to warn others of
the danger, and in face of such warning Mr. Tim Enwright drove on
the same track and when near the broken place stopped his team,
got out and left his wife in the sleigh and walked forward a few
feet to look, and when he turned around he saw that his own team
was fast sinking out of sight. The team and forward bobs went
under the ice and Mrs. Enwright saved herself by jumping on to
firmer ice, thus only a valuable team was lost. All of the
parties live on the Illinois side of the river.
Hon. Theodore Nachtenway, Democratic Member of the Legislature
from Lansing, Alamakee county, was registered at the Revere
yesterday. He was enroute to Anamosa to look into the management
of the State Fishery.
Hon. John Coleman left Tuesday night for Des Moines via Mt.
Pleasant. He will visit the Insane Asylum at the latter place as
a member of a Legislative Committee for that purpose and will
proceed to his duties at the Capital.
Considerable sickness is reported in the city and vicinity. The
prevailing trouble seems to be pneumonia, brought on by severe
colds. There has been no deaths as yet from the disease. Our
citizens should be careful and advoid all unnecessary exposure.
Upon inquiry the News reporter learned that it is the
intention of the C. & N. W. to build a new supply house as
soon as the weather will permit. The new house will be located on
Eighth avenue. Until the new one is finished the old building,
which was partly destroyed by fire last fall, will be made to do
duty, after which it will be torn down.
O. P. Ankeny, Esq., leaves to-day for Boston and new York on
special business for the Buckston Mining Company of this city.
Mr. A. is an expert essayist, and in the knowledge and treatment
of ores ranks among the first. The Buckston has the ore and its
proper treatment is what they are now after and to investigate
every modern process is the special duty assigned to this young
Clintonian.
H. Blumenthal, Esq., of the firm of Blumenthal and Selig, of this
city, telegraphed his pardner from Philadelphia Wednesday that
his father died suddenly at home in that city at 5 o'clock
yesterday morning. Mr. Selig at once closed the Clinton store and
placed a mourning on the door in respect to the memory of the
deceased. The old gentleman was a retired merchant between 70 and
75 years of age and was a great traveler having made upwards of
fifteen trips across the ocean since first coming to America. His
son, Mr. H. Blumenthal, now at Philadelphia, has the sympathy of
a large circle of friends in this city in his bereavement.
"Mayor McDowell states that he did not refuse to swear in
the newly electly policeman, as has been eroneously published,
but that he only deferred action in the matter until he could
look up the law on a technical point; after which he qualified
Mr. McNealy at once." -- City Ex.
If the above refers to the News all we have to say is
that no such statement was made in its columns, and by no
possible contortion of the imagination could its language be
construed in that way. The writer of the above should go and soak
his head and clear up his preceptive faculties. If the paper in
which the above paragraph is found persists in duplicating our
columns bodily each evening, we shall at least kick against a
wholesale mutilation of the language used.
A MASS MEETING - To Consider the Subject of a Wagon
Bridge.
At the soliciation of many citizens, and for the purpose
of promoting the welfare and prosperity of Clinton, and
especially for procuring a wagon bridge at this city, we hereby
invite our fellow citizens to assemble in Davis' Opera House on
Wednesday evening, Jan. 27, to consider the subject of a wagon
bridge across the Mississippi at this point.
L. B. Wadleigh, E. H. Thayer, S. Shoecraft, C. E. Armstrong, P.
S. Towle, Wm. Lake, J. T. Pierson, Chas. Arlen, A. R. McCoy.
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE - Mr. William Skinner Lays Down the
Burden of Life
Clinton county loses another of her oldest and most
respected citizens in the death of Mr. William Skinner, who died
at his home on the corner of Fourth street and Eighth avenue, at
five minutes before 10 o'clock Wednesday night, after a long and
painful illness from that dread disease, dropsy. For the past
three years the deceased has been a sufferrer from the disease
and for upwards of a week previous to his death he sat in an easy
chair and could not be moved in the least. What he suffered
during that time no pen can tell and death was a relief.
Mr. Skinner was born in Portsmouth, England, on March 25, 1815,
and spent the earlier years of his life in the city of London,
where he learned the business of furrier. In 1850 he emigrated to
America and immediately upon his arrival in this country
purchased land in this county, although he remained in New York,
where he worked at his business. In 1856 he married Miss Belinda
Alexander, a native of England. In 1857 he came as far West as
Chicago, where he remained one year and removed to his farm in
Clinton county, and for several years followed the life of a
farmer. In 1866 he again determined to open the furrier business
and did so in Lyons, afterwards removing to this city, where he
built up a large and lucrative business. A number of years ago
the deceased erected the fine block on the corner of Fourth
street and Eighth avenue, in which he conducted his business
until his retirement, about two years since. The deceased was
prominently identified with the spiritulists of this vicinity, in
which faith he died. He was the Secretary of the Mt. Pleasant
Park Spiritualist Association since its organization, and
formerly owned the land upon which the Park is situated.
Mr. Skinner was well known throughout this and Jackson counties
as an honest, conscientious man, and his death will be regretted
by many. His aged wife and an adopted son, Daniel, are left to
mourn the loss of a loving husband and a kind father.
Thus, one by one the old settlers of the county are passing away.
Gone, but not forgotten.
CAMANCHE
The ice men are now getting a good harvest.
A fine display of choice cuts in our new meat market.
Mr. H. O. Anthony is in a more genial climate -- California.
Mr. Chas. Anthony is away again on business at Geneseo., Ill.
Mr. Lew Broker is home on a week's visit among relatives and old
friends.
The Camanche brass band still flourishes under the presidency of
Mr. E. P. Carpenter.
A full party at the Club Dancing Hall last night in spite of the
deep snow. Everybody had a good time.
A new invention was brought out by the Rev. H. G. Sedgwick, it
bing a snow plow and he proved its efficiency by plowing paths
for nearly everybody in town at an early hour Thursday morning,
for which he has the heartiest thanks of all.
St. John's Industrial Society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs.
Thomas Adams, on Seventh avenue. It was the annual meeting. There
was a good attendance of the members.
THE FIRE FIEND - The Cheney Block on Fourth Street Burned
Out.
About four o'clock yesterday afternoon the screaming of
the fire whistle at the Water Works warned the citizens of the
city that a fire had broken out in some part of the city. It was
soon learned that the scene of the conflagration was the Cheney
block, on the corner of Fourth street and Twelfth avenue,
occupied on the first floor by Dr. George A Smith, as a drug
store and above by Mrs. P. Cheney as a residence. The volume of
smoke pouring from the windows served as a guide to the hose
companies and citizens in the northern portion of the city and
soon the streets surrounding the burning building were croweded
with men, women and children, regardless of the very extreme
cold. Owing to the snow not being shoveled from in front of the
hose houses it was some time before the doors could be opened to
allow the carts to be brought out, which was the case of the
seeming unnecessary delay in getting water on the flames. Hose 3
and 4, however, soon arrived and immediately begain working in
their usual manner, notwithstanding the fact that the clothing of
the men were soon one sheet of ice, the spray freezing as soon as
striking them. The building was of brick with an iron roof,
making it difficult for the firemen to reach the flames. By the
time the companies arrived it was impossible to enter the
building, and the only chance was to paly through the windows,
and in spite of the heavy streams of water thrown the fire raged
with unabated fury, until the entire interior of the building was
completely burned out and the walls badly damaged.
Mr. Morse, a clerk in the drug store, upon being questioned,
stated that the origin of the fire was a mystery. He was sitting
in the front part of the store reading and Dr. Smith was in a
small room in the rear preparing some medicine, when the fire was
discovered, and both barely had time to make their escape, so
rapid was the progress of the flames. Some of the stock was
removed and carried into the street in a damaged condition, but
the greater portion was entirely destroyed. Immediately adjoining
the block is a small frame house, which was used as a restaurant
and residence combined. The stock of goods and the household
effects in this building were removed to the street and deposited
in the snow, where they were tramped over and drenched with
water, and almost entirely destroyed. Considerable of the stock
of the restaurant was carried off by petty sneak thieves, one boy
being arrested as he was leaving the crowd with his pockets full
of tobacco, cigars, candy, etc.
The household effects of Mrs. Cheney, who occupied the rooms over
the drug store, was removed to the street, Mrs. Cheney, who is
quite an old lady, being carried down by her son after the
building was almost enveloped in flames. The stock of drugs was
valued at about $2,800, partly insured by Mr. Frank Thornburg.
The building was insured by George Haywood & Son. It is
supposed the fire was caused by the exploding of a lamp, as it is
known there was one burning in a back room at the time, and the
remarkable rapidity of the flames would warrant this conclusion.
The fire department is entitled to much praise for their gallant
conduct in fighting the fire, regardless of the fact that the
mercury was down far below zero and a keen wind blowing from the
west. Streams were kept on the building until about half past
five o'clock. Dr. Smith, the proprietor of the drug-store,
recently removed from Camanche to this city, and refitted the
lower part of the building, making it one of the neatest drug
stores in the city, and was enjoying a very good trade, and it is
unfortunate that he should meet with this heavy loss. The fire
was confined, entirely to the one block, none of the adjoining
buildings being damaged. It is sincerely hoped that the city will
be spared another fire, at least during the extreme cold weather.
The Ungraded School.
Mr. L. F. Sutton, the teacher of the ungraded school,
informs us that he now has an enrollment of forty-three pupils,
with an average attendance of thirty-six. He has room for just
one more daily attendant, there being a seating capacity of
thirty-seven. As a whole the school can not be excelled. He has a
class in German, another in the higher algebra, one in
trigonometry and one in geometry, and thinks they will compare
favorably with similar classes in any of the schools in this
section. Lyle says he is thinking seriously of starting a class
in French. Such an interest as is being taken by the young men in
attendance is commendable, and Mr. Sutton will endeavor to do his
duty by them.
Birthday Party.
A very pleasant party was given at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. E. W. Clark, 129 Sixth avenue, last evening, in honor of
the sixteenth birthday of their daughter, Bertha. It was a most
enjoyable affair, there being good music, social pastimes and at
the proper hour an excellent supper.
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The Clinton Weekly News
Clinton, Clinton co. Iowa
Saturday, January 30, 1886
CAMANCHE
Our townsmen, J. D. Chamberlain and E. P. Carpenter,
leave for Florida this Tuesday.
Going West young men. Messrs. Ben and Will Tolman leave Tuesday
night for Western Kansas to grow up with the country. Good luck
boys.
Mrs. Calvin Judd left Monday for her home, having been looking
after her new relation, a young son at C. C. Judds.
Our Marshal is having frequent calls from the too numerous class
for a night's lodging and breakfast at the city cooler. Sorry for
the tramp better give him work.
Mr. George Willis, of Camanche, is missing. He left his home
Saturday the 23d inst., saying that he would go and see about the
road where he wanted to draw wood and that he would be back in
about an hour. Not returning that afternoon at evening his
family, being alarmed at his continued absence sent a man to look
for him. Then many of his neighbors turned out with lanterns.
Upon inquiry they found a man who saw Mr. Willis a little past
noon in the bottom below town walking with a stick. The searchers
following with their lanterns, took the track, following it
straight to the river, crossing over to Swan Island, across that
and out to a large air hole in the ice and straight to it. They
found the stick standing in the snow, the only sign left except
the track in the snow. Mr. Willis, or some other man went into
the open water where it was about twenty feet deep and the
current very swift. Many willing hands were at work all day
Sunday and part of Monday dragging for the body, but had to give
it up in dispair until the ice breaks up. Mr. Willis was in Mr.
W. A. Tyler's meat market and paid for some steak about 11
o'clock a.m. He seemed as cheerful as usual. Upon inquiry and
search his wife found his purse in an unused coat pocket, out of
which he paid for the meat, the purse being recognized by Mr.
Tyler. Mr. Willis was well fixed as to property, and nothing,
unless it might be some dissatisfaction that he had at times
expressed in regard to his father's will, is thought by his
friends might have led to the fatal act.
City and County
DE WITT
Albert Price has gone to New Orleans where he expects to
remain for a couple of months sight-seeing. He accompanied his
brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Cole, of Grundy
Center, Iowa.
Miss Maggie Walker, assistant teacher to Miss Shaeffer, at the
Park select school, died suddenly, on Thursday morning, of
inflamation of the stomach, aged about twenty-six years. Deceased
was born in England and came to the United States about thirteen
years ago. During three years she has been a resident of De Witt
and vicinity where she was held in high esteem by all who knew
her. The funeral took place on Sundat at 11 a.m. Services at the
M. E. church.
We trust that ere long you will have the pleasure of announcing
the appointment of "our Old Roman," Capt. Nat Merrill,
to the office now held by Ben Rich, of Des Moines. The "old
man," as he is familarly called by all, is particularly
fitted for the position, and we all, regardless of politics,
trust and hope that President Cleveland will call the Captain to
fill the office of Pension Agent for Iowa. The outlook is very
encouraging. Capt. Merrill is endorsed by all the prominent
Democrats of the state.
A short time ago the directors of the Clinton County Agricultural
Association held a meeting at the Council Chambers, at De Witt,
for the purpose of settling up affairs for last year and
arranging for the next annual fair. L. D. Harrington, the
outgoing treasurer, filed his report of the financial condition
of the society which showed the association had paid off an
indebtedness of $1000 and there still remained a nice balance in
his hands, which he turned over to Geo. W. Fuller,
treasurer-elect. Mr. Harrington was one of the original
incorporators of the society and has ever tried to advance the
interests of the association. The present condition of affairs
shows conclusively that he has not labored in vain. After the
fair last fall threats were made that unless Secretary Schlabach
"carried himself pretty straight his head would come off
next." This came from a member who was the fortunate
possessor of one share of the stock in the association. Mr.
Schlabach served that august body the trouble and quietly
presented his resignation which fell upon the directos like a
thunderbolt. The resignation was reluctanly accepted. The
association has been in existence but five years. Mr. Schlabach
has been secretary for two years, but he is the only secretary
the association ever had that knew anything about running a fair.
The board meets on January 28th when a secretary will probably be
elected to fill the vacency. One of the candidates mentioned for
the office knows as much about making a fair a success as a mule
knows about the beauties of Heaven.
The usual quiet town of Grand Mound has been the scene of much
life during the few days last past caused by the capture of a
"coney man" who had been "shoving the queer"
on some of the merchants of that place. When they got track of
the fellow they ran him down at his father's home. It seems that
during one day last week, Sig Kirtly "shoved" a
"case" on Will Ordway, clerk, and when the proprietor
was sure that Kirtly was the man he wanted, he in company with
Detective Alexander, started in pursuit. Kirtly was brought back
to Grand Mound for examination before Justice Quin, but a change
of venue was taken by P. H. Judge, attorney for the defendant, to
Squire Jordan before whom Kirtly appeared on Saturday and waived
an examination and was bound over to the District Court. The
amount of bail was fixed at $500, in lieu.
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