Local sellers and visitors teased in busy Cedar Rapids era
A jumble of notices and names shows shoppers and travelers in Cedar Rapids and neighboring towns. It lists Hicks & Eilers ads for eggs and silks, Deatrick’s promotions, arrivals like M. W. Hearick in Cedar Rapids, and trips to Des Moines and Dubuque for races and the state fair. Local trades include shoes at Stuhler’s and windmill insurance with A Matthies en, plus a Monticello school opening and a barber shop opening in the Condon building.
Monticello Notes Highlight Local Socials and Events
Monticello stores advertise fall goods and sales while residents attend races in Dubuque and visit family across Iowa. Local travelers, church notices, and host visits from Cedar Rapids to Anamosa populate a busy community page.
Miss Minnie Fisher Sets Up Dressmaking in Monticello
Notices announce Miss Minnie Fisher’s move from Center Junction to Monticello for dressmaking at Mrs. E N Howard’s home. Also reported: Mrs. Bretnall dies in Chicago, Hefner family to Dubuque, Guiles to Conway SD principalship, Samter relocation to Platville WI, Penniman’s 84th birthday, and various local items from Monticello society.
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Minnie Fisher
Center Junction
Monticello
Unruly broncho, fire glow, and small town notes in Monticello
A bulky broncho bucked at Hicks & Eiler corner last Tuesday and was calmed by a rider who loosened the harness. A southern fire near Amber lit the sky Monday night, drawing town visitors but driving them back after a few miles. Local notices report poetry by Rev. J. G. Waite, lake excursion concerns, a ticketed spectacle vendor fined for selling without a license, a runaway horse injuring Miles Colton and Mrs. Richmond, Cascade fair preparations, a minor assault case faring to dismissal, a new Deutrick store, a near-ditch accident in Scotch Grove, and Tree's Lice Killer sold by C. W. Brown in Monticello.
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Hicks & Eiler
Miles Colton
George Richmond
Cass
Monticello
Progress on Methodist church and possible Bishop sermon
The church construction delays push completion to late October delaying the dedication. Bishop McCabe may deliver the sermon if ready by October 15 while the Upper Iowa conference convenes October 4. Also a note on napkins and towels for WH. G. Wills and a travel letter from Mr. Stirton describing England and Scotland visits.
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New Methodist
McCabe
Upper Iowa
Maloney's Wedding Promises Laughs at the Opera House
The comedy drama comes to the opera house on Wednesday September 6th and tours cities leaving a trail of fun. The plot follows Trish man-Diin Maloney who aims to marry wealthy Widow Clancy. A case of mistaken identity drops him into high society where romance and farce fuel a long running stage comedy.
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Maloney
Woodmen and Royal Neighbors Picnic at Anamosa Iowa
The Woodmen and Royal Neighbors invite families to a September 14 gathering in Anamosa under Camp 167 MWA and No 1225 RNA with Hon J G Green as speaker. The day features a morning visitors reception and basket dinner, an afternoon parade from the courthouse, and an array of prizes and amusements at the park.
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Jones County Woodcraft
Anamosa
Iowa
R.N. A
J. &. Green
Maquoketa
Green
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