Local merchants advertise goods and news in Monticello
An assortment of fabrics and dress goods from Duer Co and Moody Bros appears alongside new boots at Reichenbachs. Garden seeds, fence posts, seeds, and tools are offered. A new baby is recorded at Hotel de Hunt and Odd Fellows announce a grand celebration. A piano tuner visits and German lodge charter members are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel de Hunt
William Tell Lodge
T. GC. Houser
Centre Junction
Birds and photography ads at Dunnam Leronwarpt’s store
The notice promotes bird cages at Dunnam and Leronwarpt and adds F A Coyle’s Imperial Negative Recycler for superior photographs. It describes its air driven device removing blemishes from negatives and brightening expressions, urging patrons to call on Mr Coyte for quality photos. Also mentions dry goods for beds and local delivery services. A critique of the Davenport and Northwestern Railroad highlights contractor R M Godson’s shifting shipments to Monticello via Mal and St Paul lines, citing poor management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Coyle
Coyte
Dav. N. W
R. M. Godson
Monticello
Hopkinton
Davenport
Mal
St. Paul
Dav
N. W. Zuilragid
Remonstrance Sales Warn of County Seat Vote Fraud
The Wyoming Journal reports Anamosa leaders buy signatures for remonstrance against moving the county seat, with prices from $1 to $5. Critics call it grimly corrupt while Col Shaw criticizes Monticello and Wyoming and praises Anamosa’s rail and stock influence as a sign of deceitful tactics.
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Anamosa
Monticello
Dave Gardner
Jones County
Marvin
D.T. Gardner
Wyoming
Weare
Express
Knete
Monticello Trades and Town Gossip In August Issue
The Express reports on F. J. Podhaski expanding his harness business with a new brick store, moving operations to the old bank lot, and offering low prices while maintaining repair and custom work. It notes local reactions to Col. Shaw’s remarks, and mentions hardware sales, an owl attack on B. F. McCullough, and other Monticello business and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Podhaski
Monticello
Po@haski
Local Letters On Science Religion And Honest Trade In Monticello
Correspondent from Marietta Georgia comments on Dr Miller’s lecture “Personality of Force” and the science religion debate. Weber and Koop shoe shop in Monticello extols fair prices, good service, and a fall spring stock. Monticello Enterprise notes Mr Win R Boag’s Turkey duster factory employs several workers and turns out over 10000 dollars yearly with plans to expand and boost production for Chicago and St Louis markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 8. Barrows
Davenport
South
Marietta
Georgia
Miller
Monticello
Wener & Koop
Weber & Koop
Weber
Koop
Win
RB. Hoag
Fair Grounds
Hoag
Manchester
Maquoketa
Strawberry Point
Payuite
H Houg
Itis
Chicago
St Louis
Houg
Dear Mrs Chamberlain Leaves for Concordis Egggas
The article notes Mrs. Russ Chamberlain departed yesterday to join her daughter Mrs. Frank W'Grors beck in Concordis Egggas. It recalls her long residence in Monticotlo and the deep ties she leaves behind, with wishes for a serene future in her new home. It also includes letters to the editor about the Donath Sleep of the Soul and a corrected printing with biblical references to God as the God of the living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. F. R
Russ. Chamberlain
Concordis, Egggas
Frank W'Grorsbeck
Firpresa
R. Burroir
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
God
Christ
City moves on street work and city attorney ballot
Petition referred to street committee. Ordinance 81 to macadamize N Cedar and Center streets passed unanimously after quick readings. Balloting for city attorney failed with 3 ayes and 4 nays. Adjournment follows. notices of loans and medical ad insertions appear at end.
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N. Cedar St
Center St
Tryon
Holston
Cornell
Sarles
Grassmeyer
Austin
McConnon
Paine
B.D. Paise
R.simneman
Anamosa Attorneys Offer Abstract Books on Jones County Lands
A local law firm in Anamosa presents prepared Abstract Books covering all lands in Jones County with timely Title abstracts. The notice promotes real estate practice and mentions availability through dealers in select toilet articles as a curious accompanying detail.
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Anamosa
Jones County
Property Assessments and Tax Collection Provision
The ordinance requires notice to owners of town assessments with payment due within thirty days. If unpaid by September 1, 1879, the council may certify to the county auditor for collection like ordinary taxes. Unpaid assessments bear ten percent interest per year and remain a lien on the property until paid, taking effect after publication in Tas Montene Express and Jones County Liberal.
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Srerion VII
Tas Montene Expurss
Jones County Liberal
Witchcook Apurgy Cow Dies in Wayitie Townellp
Four year old cow owned by Leonard and Awilla Hitchvoek died on April 2 1870 in Wayitie townellp from Aphterial Group Gong. The notice says the loss is not felt as the happy time will come and the owner wishes a joyous return.
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Leonard
Awilla Hitchvoek
Vacation of a highway in Mayrlewick and One Township
In the matter of the petition of Stephen Sama et al for vacation of a highway in Mairylew and Ona Township. The court orders preliminary view April 11 and report due May 1870. Dorr, Auditor.
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Staphen
Same
Wairview
Toewlt
Stephen Sama
U Overtala
Jmkhewnyt & Son
Gard Case
Peters Bend
Tony
Flavoring Extracts and Baking Powder Ad Ends at Monticeno Fair
Steele and Price advertise Dr Price flavoring extracts full measure and strong three times usual strength. They warn against bulk purchases of Dr Price cream baking powder and caution against dilutions. Notices urge debt settlements and property sale near Monticeno with details on farms and buildings.
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Steele & Price
Dr. Price
Petition actions on road relocations in Oxford and Wyoming Townships
Records show petitions by Horton and Wherry seeking road vacations and relocations in Oxford lawns and Washington towns, with board orders to survey plot and plat roads, confirm ownership, and set right of way widths and alignments amid court supervision and April sessions.
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Janien McMarling
Conrad Holt
Tod
Cratt
Payton
Minerva Paytory
Hanensler
Referad
Matta
Seenee
Carter
Bik
Whooper & Honrdiui
Uty
Dict
Fisher
Agakoro
L. W. Iis
Woo
Monroe
Nwine
Gosh Vee Canes
Samuel I Holcomb
Graangleich
Spiveneeeees
Martin Nichols
Aquirony
Wnd
Center
McGregor
Malmo
Davin
DeWate Tu
Weyorteling
Wyong
Win
Honitttek Tod
Willy Tos
Johnwony
Jon Youeh
Fairview
Youuhsay
Johneony
J. Mitchell Tad
Horton
Joby
Mary Underwood
Dewydos
Fin
Bateview. Co
Veesahene
Ted Cideluayn
Nowland
Martelo
Oxford Lawns
Apri
A.D
Gommadadouer
John Mandritd
Washington
Personal Mention and town notes from the county seat scene
Master Eugene Starke is ill with fever. C EB Wales leaves for Milwaukee Racine Chicago and other points. T EB Booth of the Eureka and Ed Holt visit on county seat business. Adolph Grasameyer the jeweler resumes work. Boetje continues to mend and should return soon. Mayor Williams of Wyoming visits and reports growing support for county seat relocation. Sioux City Journal notes the death by croup of Sadie May Magee, aged nearly two, daughter of …
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Eugene Starke
H. I. Starks
C. EB. Wales
Milwaukee
Racine
Chicago
T. EB. Booth
Eureka
Ed. Holt
Adolph Grasameyer
Boetje
Centre Junction News Highlights and County Seat Fight
Our Own Correspondent reports a lively runaway incident when a buggy tipped during a transfer. The county seat dispute heats as spring arrives with Centre Junction backing Wyoming for a new courthouse. Onslow opposes closer county seat while Amber's stance is unclear. Farmers busy with crops and grain. the creamery is being rented to a butter maker with offers from Mr. Stewart of Anamosa and C. H. M. of Delaware County.
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BR. J. Espy
Centre Junction
Wyoming
Onslow
Amber
Stewart
Anamosa
Delaware County
C.H. M
North Cedar and Center Street Macadamizing Plans Adopted
An ordinance outlines bids for guttering curbing and macadamizing portions of North Cedar Street from First to Second and Center Street from First to Grand. Bids due before May 5, specifications from the Recorder. Costs split between town and adjacent property owners with bonds required for contractors.
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North Cedar St
First St
Second St
Grand St
North
Cedar Street
Center Street
Tate
Monticello
Jares County
Srerion L
North Cedar Street
First Street
Second Street
Grand Street
Kirst
Chestnut Street
Monticello Ixervns
Jones County Liberal
Srection
Northedar Street
Council Proceedings April 14 1879 Special Session
Council convened in special session with all members present. Bills allowed include damages to fence by Fire Co during D Kinsella residence fire 1.25 and Dunham claim for similar damages 2. Stillman insurance on Engine house 7.50 approved unanimously. Petition on Third Street grade near railroad track presented.
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I. Nf
Phillips
Kinsella
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the Express
Pancino Pan Paper OF City
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Tuursday
Home News
Calkins
Two-thousand Yards Carpets
J. C. Duer.& Co
Moody Bros
Reichenbach
Pater & Parse
Bodkin
J.O. Duer & Co
Gambdenens
Wil Proctor
Donnam & Lurenwarpt's
Odd Fellows
Oretheren
F. Reichenbach
Vonus Fanswens
Preston & Tucken
Destin & Lehmanrnt's
Punetoni Tuchin
J. C. Duer & Co
Cal. Shaw
Dunname& Lucatanot's
A.D. Smith
Monticero
J. D. Duer & Co
Dunnam & Leronwarpt's
Bradatreet
Mr. Guile
Pope
J. C. Dyer & Co
Col. Shaw
Nice
Wyoming Journal
Dunnam & Letcuarot's
Old Town
Desnas & Levenwanpt's
Dunkamm & Leicanarpt
B. F. McCullough
Clay Mills
McCulloch
Plunkett
Lureka
Brintnall
D. A. Magee
Capt. Magee
A.J. Monro
J. KR. McLean
Skinner
Remley & Brcanbrack
B.D. Parse
JR. SortiiMan
MHD
J.T
J. P. Butler
Flont
J.rand
J.P. Burin
Monticeno
Castle Grove
Monticarlo
Howe
Thomas 8. Humnain
Sam. Blondin
Dubuque
Blondin
Gi. W. Garlock
Clark St
Board of Supervi
Thos, Engel
Jackdon
Ikon
Ald
Saperviaara
Thames Muglivh
Dexesibad
Desurtbod
Durr
Center Junction
Altests JT
Rostipuman
Rec
Myathen.o
Council Proceedings
Notich
Glyun
A. C
Ole
Katite
Aimmoua
Ann Hows
Bowes
Petersona Old Aland
Karo & Haussler
Propz's
Karo & Haeussler
F. M. Ellis
Marsialltown
Iowa
Auamora
E. Aldrich
Rykes
Caigos
Clarant
Dunham
Proprietors of the
Cash Hardware Store
N. Y
Eash
Warramws Metallc
Haish
Dunham & Leichhardt
Chapman
S.H. Young
Ilinois
Michigan
Pampa
Tite Monica Express
S. H. Young
Galva Manuf'g Co
Kelly
CIEAY
Chacing
Opera
Towa
Manfis
Louis & Cinelonatt
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