Congressional Ticket and Local News From Iowa
A political note highlights William G. Thompson as the Democratic challenger in Iowa's Fifth District against Thompson, with editorials urging Greenback alignments to bolster the GOP. Obituary notes Judge A Wubbard of Sioux City, aged sixty one, and reports on rail lines leasing routes. Yellow fever cases and deaths rise in Memphis while relief funds flow from the North. A Dubuque pastor survives a burglary attempt. valuables are missing, and Shiloh Vitalizer is advertised as a health cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Wubbard
Sioux City
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Dubuque & Minnesota
Stalwart
Iowa
Baller
Chicago
Dubuque
Memphis
Pettsi
Europe
Sai
United States
Spartenburg
South Carolina
Montgomery Blair
New York
Tilden
Montgomery
Supreme Court of Iowa
Hayes
Thea
M. B
Sherman Letter Invites Union Blue and Gray Reunion
A Salisbury North Carolina note announces a planned October 224 union of blue and gray veterans with many prominent officers invited. General William Sherman replies in strong terms, expressing mixed enthusiasm and urging a civil, equal, nonpolitical gathering to honor the past while avoiding celebration of the war’s divisive history. He stresses preferring a smaller gathering and cautions against presenting Confederate and Union soldiers as equal in the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
North Carolina
Wr.t. Sherman
S Carolina
United States
Sherman
North
Garolina
Raleigh
Guilford Court Hoge
Old North
Sam
Joost
Grant Arrives in San Francisco to Enthusiastic Welcome
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant arrived by the Tokio in San Francisco on Saturday to a vast crowd. Flags, cheers, and speeches marked the scene as he toured the city and addressed admirers from a hotel balcony. The day was celebrated as a grand Grant boon that will echo through the 1880 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Grant
San Francisco
Tokio
Ile
Guy Man
Kearney
Grant
General Grant
Tax Facts on Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa Railway Plan
Orton Thies argues voters in Rapids township should not commit taxes without firm assurance a railroad will be built. He notes past tax reversals and failed shop promises, questions whether Milwaukee Company will act, and urges allowing any responsible firm to use funds if they prove commitment. He warns money could be trapped in the county treasury without clear disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Thies
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Ranids Township
Milwaukee Company
Milwaukee
Pth
Rapids Township
Tmeeting
Tey
Cedar Tapids
Tellvale Company, & Company
Warr
J. RM
The Fair Exhibits and Premiums At Cedar Rapids Fair
A 1879 Cedar Rapids fair report praises broad displays and strong attendance, notes smooth management and popular attractions, and lists numerous premium winners across classes for horses, cattle, farming implements, and fruit and garden produce. It also covers sale notices and local real estate transfers in the period.
Shilohs Cure Proves Popular in Months of Use
Over 500000 bottles sold with more than 2000 consumption cures reported. Coughs croup asthma and bronchitis respond at once, prompting praise. For lingering pain use Shilohs Porous Plaster. Sold by W L Weller and C W Mifflin at 1426.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W.L. Weller
C. W. Mifflin
Sheriff Sale Notice of Guardian Elizabeth Webb Case
Judgment in Linn County Iowa favors Elizabeth Webb guardian against John Wedd for fifty dollars plus costs. Levyed property in Cedar Rapids blocks eight Carpenter area sold at public auction to highest bidder for cash on September 20 1879 at the Marion Linn County court house door at 3 oclock. D Carseaddon Sheriff Linn County with Deputy E R Beauvoir sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Ghcuit
Linn County
Iowa
Frente
Bing
Elizabell
Web
Guardian
Phaoti
John
Rex
Saristy
Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Geroher
Marion
Linn
Marius
Linsonutus
D. Carseaddon
E.R. Beauvorn
Jay
Cirevis Court
County
Towa
Line
Cedar Rap
Jas
Tows
Stibbs
Plainiff
Aenius Clara
Herkner
F.C. Hormel
Mumber Son
West Ceilay Rapids
Lint County
Wil Alfoc
Tol Digest
Esky
Tann
Marton
Oonhey
Abangalee
Lineaiity Town
Caeseaddon
Nattonsil Bank
Lowsty Rhe District Cour
Agad and Elton
A. Dye
Age Herematter
Lows
Norrawast
Sald
Ptlye
Elien A. Dye
Disteles
Tar
Getober
A. D
Uals Gale Juegrign Ea
Lake & Hormel
Paha
Sale of Real Estate in Linn County Iowa by Referees
Referees Kauny Rogers Mary Thompson and others announce an October 18 sale at the late Henry Rogers estate in Putnem township Linn County. The properties include sections 8 16 20 and related quarters south of Cedariver, listing six parcels under a judgment and decree. James Moreland and associates sign as referees and solicitors in the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauny Rogers
Mary Thompson
Lecree
Eee
Tyne
A. Daimo
Ewy Rogers
Putnem
Linn
Itan
Norragest
Twerthyr
Soushenut
Henry
Roger
Putri
Harth
Patna
Lion Co
Lowel
Seple
James Moreland
Sepm Moqemead
Christopher Pymameister
Antsola
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Ceeds Teket
Gus Vovoe Jobn B. Czar
Frank T. Campbell
Justles
Supreme Court
J.M. Bch
Carl W. Yon Coelln
Fitch
William G. Thompson
Senator
JW. Byle
Stepel Whil Browes
Por
Samuel Daniels
Robert Mr. Jackson
Aation F. Yamselt
Canary
Hes Johnson
Ae, Lymar
A. Laurance
Editorial
MITES
W. L. Weller
Chas
Old Tecumseh
Winrias T. Sieraran
Sing Ata Te Ee
Cireua
Pelow
Slass
T W Clark
Ely
L @ Gard
Cudar Rapids
Isaac Black
OE Phelps
Isaac Skinner
Vinton
LO Gard
Isaac Binck
AB Davis
FS Dumont
Martelle
Tve
Jon McCroakey
Lipton
Dumont
Marelle
Wm Elliott
Flormine
Florenee
P Newcomb
Wiliams
Frank Riseley
Laruess
Robert Ellis
G F Miller
Bull
F Miller
G& F Miller
Galé
G P Miller
Star Water Co
Deere & Co
HW Bailey
OLASS
Star Wagon Co
HLW Smythe
Higley
AC Churchil & Son
Lab
Churchill & Son
Arcee
Moses N Ward
Cedar Rapist
Cherry
D Simmons
Pitcheville
J M May
IM May
TJ Price
Sam Bower
Shuey
Truckermiller
Cheebe
AB Dossee
Monticello
Mymers
Lhos
Yeasyefivead
Od Tyas
Elen Mallarky
J A. Hart
Illa
Cedar * Rapids
Bila
O ' Aldrich
OE Aldrich
Wyoming
G TD Lves
Ordar Rapids
Hart
Gedas Rapida
Geedar Rapids
Emma Milles
A. Hart
J A Hart
Cedar, Rapids
Jed Plumielly
Booth
Parklmrat
Osdar Rapids
PyAss Nodd
Bila Olmatead
J L Booth
RL Whiting
Tewate Pickles
Whiting
M Teek
Ty Belt
Fema Miller
Chow
Emus Miller
Java
Sam! Bower
Geo Greene
Saml Bower
Cedar Tepes
Sami Bower
Weaver
Concord &Grapes
Itral Estate
Szck
F. Trot
C. Bla Co
Bever's
Touspenne
City Wational Bank
Barth
Hoss
Joseph Wayne
SBS Naper
Muy
Mi Anton
Anna
Enoch Watson
Andrew J Waterau
Anor Cink
GN Huil
Belen Kennedy
Biss Wall
Cedar Rapkls
Joan Michael
Jagat St Renareys
David Trott
Catherine Nleudeman
Divives Jott
Nely
Hosannal Tal Job
Jowb Dicock
Abner Lacock
Sexy
Olive Dorglass
Wed. Weller and
Aera
Gresulatk Amouacement
Vie Viet
Cantral
Ale Wien
Riginal Notier
Ffurl Sirog
Pivintlus
Tom Ey
Moanufacturitg Co
Ceri
Tin County
Marlow
Getovel
Salts Joan
Sou Sulmaner
Louleaim
Rave Gelder
Petey County
Tow
J Ta Mey Selvealer
Louie Sekrader
Ter Hus
Avel Ra Davenport
Gleih
Gaur
Liao
Chrader
Maney
ADDIS
Okouhaunie
Peysonsl
Cubis Lowe
pHyen Rharato
Bheril
Sale
Hunt
Abigail
Cal Woon
Solomon & Bosch
Iowa Ave
Smalers
EY Ray Desck Winton
Inter Caple
Aboys
WN. O. Lawton
John H. Law
Sporting Goods, &c
Santett
Solomon & Busch
LW. Isham
Iowa Avenue
Everstrang
Owa Avenue
Cs. Pi
Union Mills
Lstess
Unpmavéntente Fe” Saint Lury
Tal
Jane OY
N. Isham
S. Cooper
Scoffing
Adams Steel
Wetcern Exarle
Tare Avenue
Lords LN
Yountainweather Villa
Frank Dvorak
CKAY
Tha Ggresthoiah
The
Aultman & Taylor Thresher
Willda
qpreEe Mar
Timothy
Max
Fim
Tavcon
Ieee
Aultlan & Taylor
Hamilton & Amidon
South Commercial Street
Muda
Guneg
Adusa Sa
Universal
Taal
Bumctse
Alexenaste
Etok
Cedat Rapids
AL M. Garrison
Jono Wie
Ano
Vinton Toad
Willsell
MOON
J. H. Listebarger
Cedar Rapide
Sani
Ares
Montu Mutanteed
Jay Ab
Wade
Dvattions
Canital
Pru He
Jones & Eaton
Lawa Avenue
Teachsra
Atar
College
Simon Adelsheim
A. C. Soule
Soule & Miller
S. Commercial S
Krebs Bros., City Undertakers
CAFY
Washington and Brown Sis
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