Iowa Old Press

The Free Press
Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa
February 27, 1879

Personal
- Mrs. Carp Morrison and daughter, Arvilla of this county started last Tuesday morning for Creston, where they expect to locate. They stop at Fairfield to visit relatives and friends.
-Miss Lottie Jackman, from Louisville, Nebraska, is here for a few weeks visiting friends, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Murray Harrison.
-Tide Taylor started for Kearney, Nebraska, Tuesday morning.
-Jennie Beck was here doing missionary work a day or two of last week.
-Mrs. Libbie Moran, of Burlington, is visiting relatives in this city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Leedham.
-Mrs. Jennie Wilson of Albia is spending a couple of weeks with her mother Mrs. Jas. White.
-Miss Payne and James Beach, who have been attending school at Howe's Academy during the past winter, started to Oregon last Monday morning.
-J.B. Gregg of Red Oak took leave of his clients and law books and spent last week with his friends in this city.
-Horace Clark has gone to Cawker City, Mitchell Co., Kansas in search of a location for business.

White Ribbon Club.
    At the annual meeting of the White Ribbon Club on Saturday, February 22nd, the following were the officers chosen for the ensuing year:
    President- Mrs. Belle A. Mansfield.
    Vice-President at large- Mrs. Sue Roper.

Vice Presidents:
    Asbury Church-Mrs. Powell.
    Congregationalist-Mrs. Devol.
    Episcopal- Mrs. Anna Hill.
    Baptist-Mrs. T. A. Porter.
    Universalist- Mrs. S.D. Thompson.
    Henry St.,- Miss Lizzie Arrowsmith.
    Christian- Mrs. Royce.
    Catholic- Miss Salmon.
    Secretary-Miss Lillie Cooper.
    Treasurer-Miss R.A. Van Tress.
    Financial Secretary-Miss Sed. Taylor.
    Executive Committee- Mrs. C.T. Cole, Mrs. T.E. Corkhill, Mrs. N. McMahon, Mrs. M.A. Cooper, Mrs. Emma Griffith, Mrs. A.L. Taylor, Mrs. B.L. Cozier, Mrs. Comstock.
    It was decided to retain the present reading rooms another year. The club enters upon its second year full of enthusiasm. Mrs. Mansfield the president chosen is considered to be a host in herself and thus organized they have every encouragement for their future work, that it will be successful and grand.

Andrew Goan for Assessor.
    Pursuant to call, a meeting of the citizens of Mt. Pleasant was held in the Mayor's office on Tuesday evening, Feb. 25th. George L. Talbot being chosen president of the meeting and James A. Throop secretary. Reuben Eshelman stated the object of the meeting to be nomination of a candidate suitable for the office of city Assessor. On motion of Mr. John Brown, Andrew Goan received the nomination of the meeting for the office of city assessor.
    There being no further business on motion the meeting adjourned.
    GEO. L. TALBOT, President.
    JAMES A. THROOP, Secretary.

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J.M. Dawson has been making some very marked improvements in his meat market. He has not only a nice room, (this he has always had,) but now he has an ice room-a room that will keep fresh meat in the hot weather for days and weeks without injury. This improvement will be appreciated next summer.
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Rev. Farrar is now preaching a course of sermons for Lentis St. Michael's church on Sunday mornings. Everybody invited. Begins at 11 o'clock.
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The temperance meeting on Monday night was a grand success. The speakers were Rev. Mr. Cole, Mrs. Dr. Porter, of Davenport, Mr. McCall, of Barnesville, Ohio, Rev. J.B. Sharp and Joe Smith.- At the conclusion great enthusiasm was manifest and this was helped along by the earnest invitation of Mr. Roper and others present to all who had not signed to come forward. And they came it is said to the number of about seventy. This was really surprising considering how many had signed before.
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The marriage notice of J.W. Palm last week should have given the bride's name as Miss Florence E. Andrews, daughter of M.L. Andrews. At the time of the marriage Mr. Palm had ready furnished and prepared a pleasant home south of the residence of Judge Drayer, and thither the happy couple at once repaired. They have the earnest congratulations of the FREE PRESS family on the event and good wishes for a long and serenely happy married life.
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Daniel Campbell removes this week withy his family to Murray, Clark county, Iowa. For many years a resident here, he has become strongly attached to the people and the place and regrets to leave. No man in Henry county is better known or more generally respected than Daniel Campbell. Prompt, energetic, reliable, he in short is just such a man as we can ill afford to lose and he will be sadly missed by the people here. The best wishes of his many friends accompany him to his new home, hoping that he will there be blessed with health and business prosperity and be surrounded by friends as true and appreciative as any he has left behind.
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Our good friend, W.F. Jones, of Jackson township, has accidentally discovered a bonanza on his farm. A portion of his farm that in his estimation was least valuable, in fact scarcely of any value at all, is likely to prove a rich mine of mineral paint. He has had the matter investigated until he is satisfied there is no mistake about it, and the probability is that Henry county will be supplied bountifully from his farm an that he can eventually reap a rich return from it. Samples of the paint are on exhibition at Mr. Pyle's drug store.

-Mrs. Herrick has just received some of those nice Michigan apples.
-It is estimated that one hundred people every day on an average leave Iowa for Leadville, Colorado.
-Our thanks are due to Wm. Davis for a liberal cut of buffalo steak, which was duly appreciated by the FREE PRESS family.
-Miss Ella McClary, one of the best teachers in our public schools, is at present lying very low with typhoid fever. There is still hope that she may recover.
-W.P. Howe will read another original temperance poem, - a regular Battle Call,- at the Red Ribbon meeting next Sunday afternoon.
-Andrew Goan having been nominated as a candidate for the office of City Assessor, withdraws his name as a candidate for Alderman in the 3d ward.
-A report of the weather for each day in the week will be furnished the FREE PRESS for publication each week, through the kindness of Dr. Bassett, of the Hospital.
-Miss Edington of Illinois has come here to pursue her studies in painting.- She could not readily go where she could have finer facilities in that direction than in our University.
-Eber L Crane has been very sick at his new home in Humboldt, Nebraska, so that his friends have been much alarmed, but they lately hear the good news that he is better, and considered out of danger.
-The people of Mahaska county are rejoicing over the discovery of a quarry of stone form which grist mill burrs can be made which will wear longer than any now in use. Some of them have been tested for six months without any apparent change.
-It is announced that Burr Ross and Miss Fannie Robertson were married on Wednesday evening, Feb. 19th, Rev. W.R. Cole officiating. Burr, you should have told us all about it, then we could have given you a longer notice.
-An overflow meeting held in Asbury church on Sunday evening was well attended and was addressed by the pastor Rev. Mr. Simmons, Mrs. Dr. Porter, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Wycoff, and Rev. Dr. Sharp.- Eight new names were added to the pledge.
-LOST- John Dill, on Saturday Feb. 22, lost a note against John Gillespie. Said note was dated March 13th, 1878, due in nine months from date with 10 per cent interest, and payable to J.E. Beach on order. The finder of this note will please leave the same at this office.

MARRIED
    COLTON-SNAPP. In New London, Iowa, Feb. 23, 1879, by Rev. Thomas L. Sexton, Mr. James H. Colton and Miss Ada L. Snapp.

DIED.
    TAYLOR.- Addie, infant daughter of Jno. S and Mollie C. Taylor, and grand-daughter of L.W. Taylor, died on Thursday, Feb. 20th, 1879.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Mayor,
    We are authorized to announce the name of W.S. Burton as a candidate for mayor at the approaching city election.
    We are authorized to announce the name of P. Jericho as a candidate for re-election to the office of Mayor at the city election to be held on Monday, March 3rd.

For City Solicitor.
    We are authorized to announce the name of W.J. Jeffries as a candidate for the office of City Solicitor at the approaching city election.
    We are authorized to announce A.W. Kinkead as a candidate for the office of City Solicitor at the approaching city election. If elected, he will endeavor to execute the laws faithfully.

City Treasurer.
    We are authorized to announce the name of T.J. Van Horn as a candidate for the office of City Treasurer, at the coming city election.

Assessor.
    We are authorized to announce the name of S.T. Trimble as a candidate for the office of City Assessor.
    Andrew Goan is a candidate for the office of City Assessor.

Alderman in the First Ward.
    Simon Smith is a candidate for Alderman in the first ward.

Alderman in the Second Ward
    At the meeting in Ward No. 2, held at the Mayor's office on Monday evening. Feb. 17th, John Eshelman was chosen and will be a candidate for Alderman, at the approaching city election.
    We are authorized to announce the name of Charles B. Rukgaber as a candidate for Alderman in the second ward at the city election next Monday.

For Alderman, Third Ward.
    Reuben Eshelman has been prevailed upon by his friends to allow his name to be presented as a candidate for Alderman in the third ward at the approaching city election.

Silver Wedding
Winfield, Feb. 22nd, 1879

     One of the most enjoyable gatherings that has fell to our lot after a residence in the county of twenty-three years, was the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Lander. They moved to this township in the fall of 1845, and have resided here ever since. They came from near Amsterdam New York and from the hosts of friends that met at this pleasant home on the evening of the 22d, you would think they had lost nothing by the move. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Merry were present from Amsterdam N.Y. Mrs. Merry is a sister of Mr. Lauder. Mrs. McMahon a cousin of Mrs. Lauder was present from Quincy Illinois. Miss Nettie Lauder, sister of Mrs. Lauder was present from Denver City Col. Superintendent Gerry of the B.N. W.R.R. and wife were present from Burlington, Iowa, as was also Mr. and Mrs. Marble and Mr. and Mrs. Bascom from that city, and Mr. David Wallace and daughter present from Mt. Pleasant Iowa. One hundred and fifty invitations were sent out to meet at the hour set at seven o'clock. They were a jolly crowd, and they had a good old jolly time. The supper was served at nine o'clock and such as supper, well it is over, and we are a little hungry now and don't like to think about it. All the different kinds of cake such as Scott township ladies know how to make, turkeys the nicest, and if will is a hog dealer, he knows how to keep the best pigs for the table, ice cream, etc. Will and his lady know how to entertain guests in grand style. All had a good time and felt as if they would like such gatherings often and hope that as they are now on the down grade of life that nothing may mar their married bliss and that they may finally land in the golden haven of eternal rest where parting shall be no more and meet all the happy company that will long remember the 25th anniversary of their marriage.
     The presents, which of course were of silver, were very fine. The presentation speech was made by D.T. Leslie, and was neat and appropriate. In behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Lauder, Rev. Mr. Thome responded. The following is a list of the presents:
     One water pitcher and two goblets lettered and dated, Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Goodspeed, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Malone, Mr. and Mrs Hyson Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Gerry, Burlington, Wm. Jones, Burlington, and Clark Smith; Miss Lizzie Humphrey, Mt. Pleasant bronze Bust of Burns; finger bowl Mr .and Mrs. J.L. Davidson and daughter; cake basket, W D M Condon and family; berry and sugar spoons, Mr. and Mrs. Sayers; butter knife, Miss Lizzie Foster; butter knife, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Patterson; boquet holder, Mr and Mrs  J.M.F. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs Will Smiley, Mr. E.R. Peck; combination call bell, castor and cake basket, Martin and brothers, Chicago, Ill.; pair of napkin rings, Mr. and Mrs. S.P. Cady, Chicago, Ill; pickel castor, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Buchanan, Mt Union; cake basket, Mr and Mrs W.J Cubin Morning Sun, Iowa; cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ringland, Mr and Mrs J Q Ross, Mr and Mrs J L Banshaw; cake basket, Mr and Mrs B G Kimmel, Mr and Mrs .J.B. Glass and Rev Thome; pickel castor Mr and Mrs Charles Swan, Dan and Will Waugh; silver comb, Mr and Mrs Marble, Burlington; tea spoons Mr and Mrs. A. S Bean; table spoons Mr and Mrs Merry, Amsterdam, N.Y; pickle fork, sugar spoon, Lulu Bart and Delila Crane; napkin rings Mr and Mrs Kennedy; pickel castor Mr. and Mrs E F McMahon, Quincy, Ill; butter dish, David Wallace and daughters, Mt Pleasant; silver dollar, Mr and Mrs. R.H. Linn and daughter; rustic frame, Mr. and Mrs. B F Campbell; goblet Mr and Mrs Cyrus Siberts. In conclusion we would just say there was cards, cake and plenty of fun, and not quite so much gush as at a young wedding. A real young folks wedding will come off this week in our city, and if wood or cake or turnips is sent in then look out.      DOM PEDRO.

Successful Burglary

    Early on Wednesday morning Bowman & Kaufman found that their office safe had been blown open during the night and all the money, amounting to between thirty and forty dollars, stolen therefrom. Of course the first question considered was, who did the work? Was it done by residents or tramps? While this was being talked over and discussed, a man came in from New London, and on hearing of the affair stated that three suspicious men came to the hotel in New London, about six o'clock, very cold and ordered their breakfast. For this they paid in silver, and seemed not to conceal the fact that they had plenty more in their pockets. After breakfast they went to the depot to purchase tickets for Burlington. On hearing this story a telegram was sent to the operator at New London, and he at once returned word that the three men were still at the depot waiting for No. 6 train, which was late. No. 6 had just left Mt. Pleasant, and so Marshal Craig telegraphed the officer at Burlington to arrest these three men, and hold them for his arrival. This was done, and they were returned to Mt. Pleasant on the evening train. They were searched and money to very nearly the amount known to have been taken from the safe was found on their persons, leaving little doubt that they were the identical parties who did the work. These same men applied, on Monday night, for lodgings and were locked in the calaboose. They then had no money at all. When brought before the mayor they gave their names as John Bailey, William O'Neal and Richard Raymond. They were given until Friday, 28th Feb., to procure counsel and prepare for trial. Not being able to furnish bail, they were taken to jail for safe keeping where they are at present confined. This was quick work, and they had no time to spend but a mall portion of the money. The safe of Bowman & Kaufman is ruined. Part of the tools for opening the safe were obtained from Coat's shop near by. Nothing else in the safe, except the money, was disturbed. A small portion of the money taken belonged to Ross Brothers, the lumber merchants. The result of the trial we shall give next week.

Masonic Banquet.

    Washington's birth day the 22d of February was celebrated by the Masonic fraternity of this city in a truly magnificent way, characteristic of the order. At an early hour the Masons, their wives and many invited guests crowded the large, beautiful Masonic hall, all in the best of spirits, to enjoy to the fullest the social feast as well  as the feat of another kind that was prepared in the banquet room. And this was not all for there was another programme to be carried out for the entertainment of the guests present as will be shown by the following which constitutes the evenings performance. The music which interspersed the exercises of the evening was furnished by the following singers: J.W. Satterthwaite, J.D. Lahew, M.N. Campbell, C.H. Holwick, R.M. Lehew, O.V. Stough, James Cogswell, Sam Perry while Mrs. G.E. Smith presided at the organ.
     First came the address of L.D. Lewelling which we regret we were not in time to hear, but which by all was highly commended.
     Then an original poem written expressly for the occasion was read by Judge Ambler. This poem appears on our first page.
     Next a recitation "The ride of Jennie O'Neal," by Susie Campbell. Miss Louie Ambler recited "Grandmothers idea of Masonry." These lines were also written for the occasion by her father and appear on our first page. "Keeping his Word" was the next piece, recited by Miss Flora Hobart and "Christmas Party" by Miss Emma Rukgarber.
    After this supper was announced, and the banquet room was soon filled. The Masonic banquet room is large, finely arranged and convenient, yet it was hardly large enough for all present at this time, and so we are told of a second and even a third table before all were served. There was an abundance for all and it was bountifully served. After the supper toasts were in order.
    1. Washington, the anniversary of whose birth we this day celebrate, the eminent Mason, the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his countrymen. Response by H. Ambler.
    2. The Free and Accepted Masons, the brotherhood who meet upon the "Level" and part upon the "Square." Response by J.S. Woolson.
    3. The ladies, without whom no banquet would be complete; whose kindness gladdens us at home, and their presence here to-night inspires us with lofty thoughts and purposes. Dr. McClure was booked to respond but not being present L.D. Lewelling was called on and after a hearty endorsement of the sentiment he favored the audience with a song which was given in the highest style and most accomplished manner. This closed the exercises of the evening when the crowd soon dispersed.
   
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    W.J. Jeffries and A.W. Kinkead are the candidates for city solicitor, to be voted for at the approaching city election. There seems to be an effort apparent to make the issue of temperance between these two candidates, assuming that Mr. Jeffries is the whisky candidate and Mr. Kinkead is for temperance. Nothing could be more unjust than this distinction. There is no question at all that if Mr. Jeffries is elected he will faithfully discharge every duty pertaining to the office as he is bound by his oath to do. - And the question for the intelligent voter to decide is which one of these two men is most experienced and qualified to discharge these duties independent of the temperance issue which is not an issue between them. No man can say that Mr. Jeffries sympathies are with the whiskey element any more than Mr. Kinkead, and the person who will assume as much does it evidently from very questionable motives.