Republican Congressional Convention in DeWitt Iowa
The Republican Party of Iowa's Second Congressional District schedules a delegate convention in DeWitt on September 1882 at 1 o'clock A M to nominate a candidate for Congress. Representation is one delegate per 200 votes or fraction over 100 cast for S S Parnell in 1880, allocating Cedar Clinton Jones Miccutine Jackson Scott counties to specified delegate counts. By order of the Congressional Committee D W Greene, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicana
Iowa
DeWitt
Congress
Parnell
Cedar
Jones
Clinton
Miccutine
Jackson
Scott
Congressional Committee
D.w. Gneen
Friends of the Amendment
Muscatine
Republican convention for Jones County Town nominates county officers
An 1882 notice from Anamosa Iowa outlines a Republican convention at Wyoming to nominate county officers including Clerk of the District and Circuit Court, County Recorder, and Supervisors to fill vacancies. It lists township delegate allocations based on 1881 GOP votes and ends with the date July 18 1882 and signature of E Keener as Chairman.
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Jones County
Wyoming
Wm. M. Starr
Castle Grove
Clay
Fairview
Greenfield
Laneedee
Hales
Dackson
Madison
Pemd Ieaes
Egeen
Monticello
Oxford
Richland
Rome
Scotch Grove
Washington
Geers
Wayne
DO Cent Rees
TG Peices
E. Keener
Anxamosa
State OF
Iowa
Onea
Circuit Court
Said
John Null
Towa
J. AW. Carman
Said County
Caroline C. Ely
J. H. Chaplan
John Theisen
A. D
Susan Temes
J. M. King
Isaac Willard
Joncs County
D. Smith
N. R
HD. Sours
Court notes judge's illness and potential replacement discuss
The piece reports Judge Shane's severe incapacitation and suggests a fit for his unexpired term. It mentions a proposed appointment or nomination, support for M W Herrick of Monticello, and the Republican party's potential backing, with local commentary on apportionment and party interests.
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Shane
M.W. Herrick
Merrick
Doves County
Jones Oourty
Herrick
Wyoming Journal
Aly. Herrick
Republican Party
Hervick
Republican Convention Report From Lyona On Delegates
The Lyona Afirrer details county Republican Delegates elected in Caucus on Cotton and Independent Tickets. It notes Independents favor Parnell then Ellis, while Jackson and Scott counties lean toward Farwell. Jackson County GOP backs Farwell renomination with a formal endorsement. The piece argues for fair representation and party harmony ahead of the district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyona (Clinton Co
Afirrer
Parnell
Ellis
Jones
Farwell
Judge Cotten
Jackson
Washington
Scott
Muscatine
Cedar
President vetoes River and Harbor Appropriation Bill
The President vetoed the River and Harbor Appropriation Bill last Tuesday. Congress passed it over the veto yesterday. The veto is praised as a righteous duty to curb “outrageous robbery” in the bill, which allegedly diverts more than half the proceeds to the South. Every Democrat in Congress except three voted for the measure.
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Congress
Muscatine Republicans back Farwell for renomination
Muscatine County Republicans in convention elected a delegation to support Major Farwell at the August 6 congressional meeting in De Witt. The vote favored Farwell, with 68 to 22. Delegates include J. Carskadden G. B. Denison J. A. Pickler K. M. Burnett J. W. McIavy Thos. Birkett I. K. Terry H. S. Morgridge J. B. Jester Samuel McNutt. The Muscatine Tribune lauds the result as a large majority for Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Major Farwell
Dewitt
J. Carskadden
G. B. Denison
J. A. Pickler
K.M. Burnett
J. W. Mclavy
Thos. Birkett
I. K. Terry
Morgridge
J. B. Jester
Samuel McNutt
Muscatine Tribune
Muscatine County
Farwell
Muscatine
Muscaline
Tenacity of The Law: The Outlawed Note Case
A historical note discusses a debt dispute between John Smith and Samuel Brown over a fifty dollar note. Despite a claim of statute of limitations, the judge notes proper proof of renewal and payment. The parties settle briefly, and the writer emphasizes paying debts within the limitation period or proper judgment to keep a debt valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranventine
John Smith
Samuel Brown
Brown
Smith
W. HE. Wann
Anniversary Shown At Filson Celebration In Atchison County
The T5th birthday of John Filson was celebrated near Johnsontown with 110 guests and 72 from Jones County Iowa. Rev. Isaac Hall spoke as gifts were presented to John Filson and his wife, with lists of attendees and presents noted, followed by dinner and music after dinner.
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W. Bentley
Center Pt
Isaac It
James Reed
W. G. Safford
W. D. Otis
J.D. Gates
Robi. Sutherland
John Reed
J. McIntyre
D. Sutherland
Clorinda
Samuel Johnston
Clarinda
David McDaniels
Blanchard
Wm. Strayer
Robi. Manes
Samuel Barnhill
Samuel Kennison
John Sutherland
Wim. Sawyer
Frank Latchen
Wim. Bentley
Rev. I. Hall
W. B. Carroll
Wm. A. Howard
Chas. Ward
N. Attvis
Kasper Kenetle
Jones County
Iowa
John Filson
Dr. Safford
Sawyer
J. G. Johnson
Nt. McIntyre
Pitts
Bentley
Langworthy Items Chronicle Birthday Party and Local Letters
A Langworthy report details Mr. H W Perrine’s birthday celebration with gifts from family and a grove repast. Springville ladies picnic at Rev J G Lusk’s home before returning by M R train. The piece includes editorial notes from DeWitt Observer on prohibition law enforcement and district voting trends.
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Springville
J. G. Lusk
C.L
Traveling notes on Knoxville and Tennessee sights in 1882
The writer describes Knoxville as a clean, healthy city of about 15 000 with marble post office and courthouse, a nearby quarry, markets, and a National cemetery with 3 070 soldiers buried there. He visits Jefferson County, Cumberland Mountains coal mines using convict labor, and remarks on race and labor practices, concluding he prefers Iowa to the South.
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U. S. Post Office
Court House
Postoffice
Knoxville
Jefferson County
Middle Tennessee
Cumberland Mountains
Iowa
South
W. Brazenton
City Council Proceedings August 1 1882
The council met in regular session with Jacobs Servoss Holston Kahn Chandler and Mayor present. Minutes from the previous meeting approved. July weighmaster report 10.10 accepted and approved. Street Commissioner report 44.00 for work done to date. Poll tax 5.00 collected. Total 49.00 allowed for services. Several claims approved unanimously including salaries for Dustin Page and others. Adjourned to a special session in two weeks. Mayor Tryon Recorder Austin Young. Repairs and lumber costs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs
Servoss
Holston
Kahn
Chandler
G. W. Dustin
D. Page
Isaac Russell
Exche
ML. Moulton
Carey
Monticello Board Approves Steam Heating Bid
Monticello Iowa Board of Education met after adjournment with members Sherman Moulton Wales Chandler McConnon and Moody present. Chandler appointed secretary pro tem. Bid for steam heating at the school building and Opera House accepted from Jno Rowe Davenport Iowa 1948.00 and Chandler ordered to notify.
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Monticr
Iowa
Board of Education
Sherman
M. M. Moulton
GC. E. Wales
J. A. Chandler
Jno
McConnon
Moody
Chandler
Rowe
Davenport
Theaban
Ottumwa
J.A. Chandler
Wales
Buggy Harness and Nets Offered in Anamosa Ad
Pircuen and McKay advertise a white trimmed Single Buggy Harness for 13 dollars with warranted straps and leather, plus the largest stock of nets and whips in the county in Anamosa Iowa August 2 1882. The note also mentions Oxford Mirror and praises The Express paper and its new power press installation delayed by a timing issue.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pircuen, & McKay
Anamosa
Oxford Mirror
MostickLo Express
the Express
Bro. Blanchard
Annual Jones County Fair at Monticello Dates Noted
The 29th annual Jones county fair and the 9th Agricultural and Mechanical show are planned for Monticello on August 22 24 and 26. The Express job room prints the premium list, praised as one of the year’s best. An ad locates Shi loh’s remedies and cough cures sold by E. M. Thompson and others.
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Jones County
Monticello
Express
Oxford Mirror
Shiloh
Shi- Joh
E. M.‘Thompson
Monticello Area Property Transfers and Deeds List
A compilation of real estate transfers listing numerous parcels in Monticello Scotch Grove Fairview and Oxford Junction with buyers like J. Stacy L. Carter Camilla Johnson Joby Matthews and George Brush among others. Entries include lot and block descriptions with prices ranging from 60 to 5000 dollars and noted recipients such as the town of Monticello Canton and the United States.
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Jones County
Stacy
Fairview
Leichhardt
Monticello
Joxhus Carter
Eame
Camilla M. Johngson
Joby Matthews
E. L. Matthewa
Cyrus Matthews
Elias Carey
Fred Sevcka
Madison
Geo
A. Brush
Wim. H. Brush
Wee
W. Wayne
Nancy Miller
Mary Jane Acheson
Wayne and Ely
Scotch Grove
Daniel HL. Brueb
Tame
Margaret McBrice
James H. Burgera
Andrew Ballou
Nw Pw
Rome
Skinner's
Strawberry Hill
Benj. B. Richard
Wm. Grogan
Richland
Timothy Kelcher
John Herrington
Clay
United States
Simeon Forman
Castle Grove
Same
Cutler
Thomas Lopez
C. M. Ingram
A.C. Peet
Greenfield
W. H. McRoberts
Ellen Lowe
M. P
E. Brenneman
Canton
C. M. Bullou
F. F. Spencer
J. P. Scroggs
Warren
Walworth
Apamoga
P. Rummell
Samuel D. Tarbox
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Republican County Convention
Tie
West Liberty Enterprise
Scott County
Chas. A. Dana
New York Sun
Stanton
General Grant
Louisville
Johnson
Grant
Dana
Gen. Grant
Gen. Scott
Gen. Sheridan
Gen. Sherman
Dubuque Herald
Maquoketa
Johnny Green
Maj. Farwell
Perfume
Green & Co
Age
Arabi Pasha
Freelsier
Tie Express
Maquoketa Accelsior
Green
Jackson County
Congressional Convention
Langworthy
Journal
Jerry Murphy
Leta
T. Rodney Fitzgerald
Tribune
S. Farwell
Tennessee
Council Proceedings
Soetje & Clarks
K. A. Austin
Egbert
Fidlar & Chambers
J. A Chandler
Sec’y
Morrisons Bros
Dubuque
RK. P. Saurs
Sec'y
Recorder's Office
Shilor
E. M. Thompson
Yousse &Abel
Sale & Feed
Youssse & Abel
Nash Bro
Starks & Ricker
Yousse & Abel
Wm. Abel
M. Bell
RERE
G. Hayward
Urnitur
F. Hayward
Chicago
WM. Schodde
J.c.classer
Rigby
Geo. F. Heald
Dubuque, Delaware
Buchanan Jackson and
Jones Counties
H. G. Leichhardt & CO
Amonxa
F. Grassmeyer
Algent
Mendelsshon Piano CO
N. Y
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