Newspaper Articles From August 1899
From the Clinton Mirror August 26, 1899:
Coroner's Verdict.
So much interest was manifested as to the death of Eddie Gregerson, at Elk River on the 18th inst., that Coroner Osborn held an inquest on the subject the 22d. Attorney Scott appeared for Mr. Gregerson, and Attorney Holleran for the railroad company and Messrs. Hans Heldt, Wm. Ackerman and Geo. McClintock composed the jury. The testimony of the train crew was taken, and a verdict rendered that the boy came to his death by being run over--the jurors adding: "We believe that, as the conductor heard the crying, looked back and saw some one lying alongside of the track and found out the facts and rendered such aid as was possible."
The train was at a bad place to stop, but we think the censure a just one.
At Congregational Church, A. D. Kinzer, Pastor. Theme at morning service at 10:30, "In Partnership With God." Sunday School at 12 M., Y. P. S. C. E. at 7 p.m. In the evening there will be held the union service on Fifth and Exchange streets at 6 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. Claypool, of Clinton. All made welcome.
The following music by the choir -- Misses Taylor and Rudman, Messrs. Haring
and Rudman:
O, Most Merciful - T. Dissell
Te Deum - Kotzchman
Response - E. O. E.
Offertory solo, "Jesu, Jesu, Miserere," - E. Nevin
R. A. Siddle of Clinton
Joyce's Mill cannot meet the demands for lumber, but all bills are promptly filled just the same. And yesterday morning 22 teams came over the bridge to Ingwersen & Borbeck for lumber.
Articles of incorporation of the Lafe Lamb Lumber Company have been filed with the County Recorder. The articles provide for a capital stock of $300,000, divided among 3000 shares of $100 each. The principal place of business of the corporation is Clinton, Iowa, and the time is fixed at 20 years. The company is authorized to deal and lumber, lime, cement, coal and wood, and to establish lumber yards at various points of convenience, and is privileged to handle real estate for the purpose of its business. The incorporators are Lafayette Lamb, Artemus Lamb and Charles F. Alden. The company is to engage in its business enterprise at once. -- Age
Stephen Dudzininski has commenced proceedings in the District Court to recover from Officer Wright, Chief of Police Cole and the city of Clinton damages in the sum of $1000, claiming that on July 22nd he was wrongfully arrested for frequency, and locked up in the city jail for two days, afterwards being discharged. He alleges that by reason of the wrongful imprisonment and the injury to his name he is entitled to that sum of money. -- Journal
The Board of Supervisors are making arrangements to gravel the Silver Creek Road west of town, also the Maquoketa road near the Goff farm north of town, and will grade and gravel the road north of Oak Ridge cemetery. -- DeWitt Observer
Twelfth Reunion.
Commander John Monahan and Adjutant Harvey Reid have issued a general order to this effect:
I. The 12th annual reunion of the Jackson County Veteran Association, and its third joint reunion with the Jackson County Association of Sons of Veterans and the Jackson County Association of Patriotic Women, will be held at Maquoketa, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 20 and 21st. To this reunion we also cordially invite the Patriots who volunteered to serve their country in army and navy in the Spanish-American and Philippine wars, and their families.
II. Registration will be provided for each of the organizations interested. The usual badge fee of 50 cents will be charged, and all registered will be furnished meal tickets free during the reunion. Ample provision is also offered by the patriotic citizens of Maquoketa of sleeping quarters for all registered.
III. Grand Army Posts, Camps of Union Veterans Union, Camps of Sons of Veterans and Spanish American soldiers or sailors of this and adjoining counties are requested to appear as organizations and in uniform where practicable. Pleasant, shady camp ground will be provided, with tents for headquarters of each of the co-ordinate associations. Public meetings of welcome and cheer will greet each of the bodies represented, and Wednesday evening will blaze with a large camp fire.
IV. All patriotic citizens of Jackson and adjoining counties are cordially invited to meet with us and make this a grand out-pouring of patriotic devotion. Special rates will be given by the railroads.
Lyons School Board.
LYONS, IOWA, Aug. 21, 1899.
Regular meeting of School Board. Minutes of meetings of July 17th and 24th approved. Bills allowed:
| Educational Association, crayons | $ 2.50 |
| Ingwersen & Borbeck, lumber | 11.49 |
| Fay Bros., publishing notices | 5.50 |
| W. B. Farver, supplies | 12.50 |
| W. T. Joyce, 50 cds edgings | 62.50 |
| M. I. Mead, 3 bbls cement | 3.75 |
| R. O. Evans & Co., charts | 58.50 |
P. Ruddy was elected Janitor of North Building; Wm. Tigh, Central and High School Buildings; A. Marshall, Primary Building; John Craig, South Building. Committee on fuel were authorized to contract for 100 tons of coal. Adjourned to July 28th. J. W. McPherson, Sec.
Kimber Keeney informs the writer that as he and George Barrick were traveling on the public highway near Mann's Ferry bridge they saw tow large rattlesnakes perched in a large oak tree some twenty feet from the ground, which they managed to knock off with stones and kill. Each had seven rattlers and a button. We never knew that a rattlesnake could climb a tree, but Mr. K. says if any one disputes his story he can prove it by several witnesses. -- Maq. Excelsior
The county bridge to the south of the Hoover homestead was taken apart this week and is being replaced. Supervisor Ruus and a pile driver are doing the heavy work, with a number of local bridge builders as assistants. A car of bridge timber was unloaded for the structure, which will be a substantial one when completed. It is said that several other bridges here-abouts are booked for a like treatment. -- Wheatland Gazette
DIED.
In Lyons, Aug. 18th, Mr. Wm. Copping, aged ?3 years. (Could be 73 or 53?)
At Camanche, Aug. 18th, Jacob Muhs, aged 84 years.
At Folletts, Aug. 21st, Mr. John C. Wilkes, aged 79 years.
At Camanche, Aug. 20th, Mrs. Lydia Wolfe, aged 80 years.
BORN -- At Laurel, Miss., Aug 22d, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Beers, a ten pound daughter.
Marriage Licenses.
E. F. Pettit and Julia A. McKiddy.
Greater Clinton
Personal