Settlement notes on early Iowa counties and bee hunting story
The text outlines 1846 reapportionment details for Dubuque Clayton Delaware and other counties with Senators and Representatives allocations. It then shifts to April 28 1849 when William Wells from Monroe Wisconsin settled Knob Prairie, built a log house, and practiced bee hunting. describes wax candle making, bee finding methods, and early settler arrivals around Knob Prairie including Simon Borhes, Win Wells, Henry F. Smith, Stephen Baislay, Gabriel Lang, Joshua Wella, Oliver A. Brown, and others establishing cabins, mills, and claims through 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Clayton
Fayette
Delaware
Buchanan
Blackhawk
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Buchanin
Payette
William Wells
Monroe
Greate County
Wisconsin
Knob Prairie
David Smith
Section 17
Wells
Snydra
Judge Rogers
Audtlement
Simon B. Borhes
Elgin
Win
Wis
Thomas Wells
Simeon
Forbes
Shing Bone Valley
Henry F. Smith
Stephen Baislay
Smith
Peter Qs Lome
John Tanna
Phineas FB. Strugis
Murray Light
Erastris A. Light
Range
Prande
Clermont Gazette Society Notes and Local Moves
Fred Whitey was down on business last week. Myra Co Beoker and children of Elyght spent Sunday in Clerimont. The Ladigrs Art Society met with Mes Libbie Dovhind Tuesday afternoon. Miss Loomis went on a short visit with relatives. Mrs Ellis Pringle of Clermont was on the last of the week visiting friends and returned to Sieela Nebraska. Fred and Lena Bigler returned from Herchel Kansas. U F Week repaired Dr Berry's office improving its appearance. George Carey of Ossian opened a photograph jewelry in the Stoll building. Clermont moved delay, Mr Grame missed Herald issue. Clermont proud of new street lamps on Mill Street and Vine Street. Dance last Thursday at the Parlor Organ with new management. Carpenters Orchestra. Friday morning declared the best public dance ever. Egan Schaefers continuing success noted. Death of Mrs Wringle’s daughter, age 15 months, after illness, funeral arrangements. Community sympathy to parents. Monthly music editions advertised at Hans Keiser’s discount. New carriage by Ever Everson. Mr and Mrs Anthony Rybs hlusk left for Washington. Mrs Richard Humphrey of Minneapolis visited Grand Meadow. Minnie McNally returned home from Armstrong Town after weeks with relatives. Mr Smith, brother-in-law of F L Williams, returns to Montana. Prof John McFaidl and wife returned to North McGregor after extended visit. he resumes as principal next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whitey
Myra
Beoker
Cldren
Elyght
Clerimont
Ladigrs Art Society
Mes Libbie
Miss Loomis
Ellis Pringle
Clermont
Eling
Sieela
Nebraska
Hoiday
Fred
Lena Bigler
Herchel
Kansas
U. F
Dr. Berry
George Carey
Ossian
Stoll
Movelay Bis
McGaepor
Grame
Herald
Mill Street
Vine Stree
Opgram
Carpenters Orchestra
Egan & Schaefers
Garry
Wringle
York
Ever Everson
Anthony Rybshlusk
Washington
Richard Humphrey
Minneapolis
Grand Meadow
Bunt
Fey
Minnie McNally
Armstrong Town
Smith
F.L. Williams
Wiltama
Montana
John McFaidl
T North
Mortgagee seeks release of recorded lien in Fayette County case
Farmers Hamith Smith and others sue Henry Lawson and unknown heirs to cancel and discharge a mortgage on property once in Walter Sparks and Mary Sparks possession. The petition notes the mortgage was paid but not released, asks for cancellation of record and for the clerk to issue proper instruments. deadlines set for appearance at the October term in West Union Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette Cowity
Wenry Lawson
Lmans
Bo A
N. E
Clarriet Court
Fayette County
Hamith Smith
Alice Day
Richard AS Smith
Mary Ellen Sait
Saynes
Lown
Pitas
Dune Ith
Walter Sparks
Mary Sparks
Henry Lawson
Recorders Office
Henry Janwaon
Bald
Henry Liwysen
Sime Tre
Anid
Samuel Smith
West Union
Pryette County
Towa
Getber
Ald
Panis
Ainswortth
Hanson Ds Arnawawrn
Auloritey
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Sproran
C. L. Freiburghaus
Adamant
C. Lefhman
Shelf and Heavy Hardware
Elgin, Iowa
Thomas & Son
the West Union, la
Cent Ginghamsa
Elgin Echo
Northenstern
Lester Ainsworth
Bo Sis
Elginas
Payette County
Chaef'e
Clermont, TA
Pease
Gus Cunderson
Gus Gunderson
Iestiea
Hans Keiser
Hightand
Thyrit
Fannie Pater
Seton
Lush
Steward Covantry
Mink Creek
Joye
Judge Murdack
Eilinder
Quigley Home
Jaatwaek
Fred Branch
Life Insurgnes
Wud D. Brown
Bikuder
Marly Kiingzuian
Janes Parland
Chicago
Chapman and Leighton
Tye
Bourdman
Eviet Melsner
Yuurs
Iowa
Citizens
Bank
Biginx Lowe
B. Mattoon
John Holverson
Fixsipeny
Becker
Reese Carmire
Soha Holveraon
August “Benson
A. L. Rasmusson
L. B. Mattoon
D. Dacobia
United States
Europe
Ayer
Cangeran
Texas
Aven's
Hain Vicor Pretared
Strand Ant
Gurancé
LLOYD
Io,lfreibughaus
John Falb
J. Lehman
Lumber Yard
Yellow Pine Humber
the Boss
Rhee
Wes Ae C. A
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