Iowa
Old Press
The Red Oak Express
Red Oak, Mongomery Co. Iowa
March 16, 1894
No one is disappointed or feeling badly over the “hard
times” getting easier and over the many indications of
returning prosperity except the Republican editors and
politicians who by their croaking’s have done all they could
to prolong a panic which was manufactured for political purposes
in the first place
~ Congressman – Hepburn was the only Iowa Congressman who
voted for the Bland ---gnlorage bill when it passed the House.
All the more honor to him. Congressman Hayes, the only Democrat
in congress from Iowa, voted with the Eastern Democrats and the
bulk of the Republicans against it. That isn’t what he was
sent there for.
~ The A. P. A. (American Protective Association), a secret
organization having for its foundation the purpose of punishing
people for exercising the freedom of religious faith guaranteed
by the constitution of this country,
is working with the Republican party in politics and many of the
recent Republican victories in the city elections over the
country are attributed to its energetic efforts.
~ At the city elections in Iowa last week the Republicans got
rather more than their share of victories. The Republicans
carried Sioux City, Clinton, Ottumwa, and Iowa City, and through
a fight among the Democrats elected a mayor in Burlington for the
first time since 1886. The Democrats won in Cedar Rapids,
Muscatine, Oskaloosa and Creston. At Council Bluffs the
Republicans selected mayor by 87 and the Democrats elected
alderman at large by 20. Each party elected candidates at Council
Bluffs.
~ Every word of the following from the editorial in the St.
Louis Republic fits in snugly and significantly. Hays the
Republican, “All the West and South are after are Democrats
on Democratic tickets and Democratic
principals in Democratic legislation. The history of Eastern
leadership does not reassure us. Therefore, we are determined to
have a Western president on a Democratic platform. Then we shall
know that the issues are clear and that a victory will bring sure
results.”
~ DEATH OF GEO. W. NORRIS.
Geo. W. Norris, who for 16 years had been a respected and
esteemed resident of Red Oak and vicinity, died at his home just
south of town last Saturday morning. Death came suddenly and
painlessly. The day was his 73rd birthday anniversary, and he had
been out making preparations to pass a part of the day with
friends. Coming into his house, he lay down for a rest, and in a
few moments his spirit had passed to the better world. Mr. Norris
was born in Perry, Wyoming County, N.Y., March 10, 1821. For 58
years he lived upon one farm near there. In the spring of 1878 he
moved his family to Red Oak and since that time had lived here.
Early in life he united with the Presbyterian church at Perry,
N.Y., and bringing his letter with him here he became connected
with the Red Oak Presbyterian church very soon after his arrival.
He took a great interest in church work, in the cause of
education and in all duties of good citizenship. His circle of
friends was a large
one. The funeral services were held at the home on Monday morning
at 10:00 o’clock and there was a large attendance. Rev. J.
D. Graham, of the United Presbyterian church, conducted the
services. The singing was by the Presbyterian choir. Mr. Norris
leaves a wife and five children, all of whom were present at the
funeral, excepting Clayton, whose home is in California.
~ Any physician failing to report any case of contagious disease
in his practice will be dealt with to the full extent of the law,
and the punishment provided by law will be promptly meted out to
any one violating
the quarantine in such cases.
By order of the board of health.
~ A FINE DRAMA
Miss Mabel Katon, who with a strong company, is booked for the
opera house next Monday evening in the thrilling society drama
“La Belle Russa,” goes from here to Omaha to play an
engagement at the New Boyd theater. She plays in all the large
cities, and Red Oak’s good fortune in getting such a high
class metropolitan company comes from the company happening to
have an open date between an engagement at Burlington and the one
at Omaha. While the company is an extra good one, prices are not
relaxed, remaining at 50
and 65 cents.
~ DIED at the AGE OF 89
Mrs. Peter Hagland, mother of Mrs. John Mainburg, died at her
home hear --- last Wednesday at the advanced age of 89. She came
from Sweden in 1865 and came to Iowa in 1871. The funeral
services were presented at the home place on Thursday by Rev. Mr.
Fridin and burial was made at Fremont Cemetery. It was intended
to hold the services at the Fremont church, but Mr.
Haglund’s health would not permit him to go from home. Mr.
and Mrs. Mainburg were notified of her illness, which was sudden,
but they arrived there too late to see her alive.
~ The 2 year old son of Rev. A. R. Griffith, OF Shenandoah, drank
part of a bottle of iodine one day lately, but the prompt use of
starch as an antidote prevented any serious results.
~ Sam Purcell, of Hastings, who refused to pay 50 cents per head
charges on some of his cattle a neighbor lock up, has been
sustained in the refusal by a jury in district court.
~ The Red Oak Investment Co., is making six per cent farm loans,
interest payable annually, with options to borrower to pay$100.00
as the multiple thereof at date of any interest payment. No
insurance required.
~ The graduating class of the Osceola high school, 19 in number,
were taken to Des Moines by Hupe Beard one day last week and put
in the day visiting the legislature and admiring the state
capital building.
~ Chas. Shick, of Shenandoah, and Mr. Liston, living near
Imogene, have secured a patent on a cornplanter that plants two
rows from a single box. They have received a large number of
letters from firms who desire to buy the right to manufacture the
planter.
~ Nine seeders loaded in two days at the Lane Implement
Co.’s. This is more than the cheap insurance man has sold in
two years. We don’t carry seeders long enough to have them
insured, but this is not the reason we can sell them cheaper than
our competitors. It is the quality and quantity that gets there.
~ A. Gerhardt and his son, living in Fremont county, had a time
of it one day last week in trying to cross the Missouri river to
Nebraska City on the ice with two loads of wood. The son’s
wagon broke through and he saved himself by jumping. The father
came to the aid of the team and was drawn down, but in coming up
managed to grasp the edge of the ice and crawl out. The team and
wagon were lost.
~ A warm winter and a number of new miners coming in lust fall
has played havoc with the coal mining business at Carbon, Adams
county. Coal has been selling as low as a $1 a ton at the mines.
There was little demand for it even at that price. The mines are
eight miles from a railroad and no attempt to do a shipping
business was made. Most of the mines there have suspended
operations for the present. It is reported that one nice day
lately there were 64 men at one time playing marbles on the
streets of Carbon.
~ Miss Mary Henderson, teacher in the grammar department of the
Greenfield schools, had occasion to whip Bruce Young, an unruly
pupil, who is the son of the president of the school board. She
made the boy take off his coat and switched him in earnest. The
punishment left some marks on the boys back, and the father made
complaint in a justice’s court and had the teacher arraigned
for bail. She pleaded guilty rather than contest the case and was
fined $3. C--lsen’s of the town then chipped in
contributions and paid the fine and costs.
~ See “Barbara Frietchie” in “Temple of Fame”
~ You want to see Hinchman’s wall paper before you buy. The
best selections in town, and cheaper than ever.
[transcribed by C.D., November 2004]