Collector of rarities shows Civil War shin-plasters
H. P. Harris of Diamond Creamery Co. owns a prized collection of Civil War era shin-plasters and local fractional currency. The Salem window display, arranged by Thomas B. Nichols' drug store, highlights these 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 and 25 cent notes used when pennies and nickels were scarce, reflecting a vanished period of local commerce and memory. Harris, a noted philatelist and collector, is described as a leading authority on rare items and historical curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Harris
Diamond Creamery Co
Boston
Salem
Massachusetts
Harris
Mass) Evening News
Thomas B. Nichols
tMany
Nichols
Howard P. Harris
Monticello Electric Company Amends Articles of Incorporation
Stockholders at a December 2 1909 meeting approved amendments to the articles to extend power and operation into Jones County and adjacent Iowa areas. The company may develop water power, erect lines, exercise eminent domain, and lease or sell power. Capital stock raised to 48000 dollars with bonds up to 32000 dollars. updated Article IV specifies common and preferred stock terms and debt limits. Dated Monticello Iowa December 4 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Electric Company
Jones County
Board of Directors
Board of Directrs
Monticello
Iowa
R. O. Stirton
Monticello Electric Co
R. P. Smith
Public Auction Near Anamosa Debuts Farm Stock and Goods
Addressing the sale at the Ketcham farm four miles north of Anamosa on Thursday December 16 1909 at 10 am. The lot lists 5 horses 44 cattle 55 shoats a straw stack 1200 bushels of corn wagons implements harness and household goods with free lunch at noon. Auctioneers E Tarbox and E J Hamill advertise terms and inquiries Cascade Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Ketcham
Anamosa
Poland
E. Tarbox
Special Election Called for Monticello Franchise Vote
Notice to voters that Monticello Iowa will hold a special election on December 28, 1909 to decide granting H. J. Lang Jr. a twenty five year electric light power and heating franchise. Ballot asks authority to erect and operate plant within and beyond city limits with use of streets and grounds. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm at designated ward locations. Attest City Clerk. Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lang Jr
Monticello
Iowa
City Hall
Lovell House
Kellum Building
First Street
A. Kempf
J. A. Voorhees
McLees Farm Seventy-Five Acres Timber Included For Sale
The McLees farm covers 295 acres in Castle Grove township with price listed at 90 dollars per acre. Fifteen acres of timber land may be bought at 50 dollars per acre. Inquiries should be made of the owners on the premises of R. O. Stirton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLees
Castle Grove Township
R. O. Stirton
Notice of Final Reports Hearing in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the listed estates have been filed with the Clerk of the District Court of Jones County Iowa. A final hearing and approval are set for December 17 1909 in Anamosa Iowa at which interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Samuel B. Reed
Onslow
A. D
Mary Altman
Katherine Altman
Anamosa
H. G. A. Harper
Jones Co
C. S. Barker
Almira P. Barker
Mary Merfeld
Nicholas Merfeld
A Thrilling Rescue Story and Local Notices
A report details Bert R. Lean of Cheny Washington surviving a severe lung illness after failed treatments in Spokane and California. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery, endorsing it for lung trouble and related conditions. Also included are local ads for wind mills pumps pipes and land excursions with dates and propositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert R. Lean
Cheny
Wash
Spokane
California
O. H. Soetje
Shallenberger
Bright
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Called Perfect Healer
Exalted claims for Bucklen’s Arnica salve as the ultimate remedy for cuts burns bruises sores scalds ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. Sold by O H Soatje for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Soatje’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. Peterson
E. J. Hamil
Cascade Iowa
Batts
Burrichter’s
R. M Corbit
James B. Reid
Cascade
Richland Township
Ana
Louis Gardner
H. F. Witt
Perkins, Eclipse and Star Windmills
Leroy Clark
South Dakota
Texas
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad
Monticellu
Towa
Herrick, Cash & Rhinehart
C. W. Brown
H. M. Remley
James Remley Remley & Remley
Main Street
W. A. Mirick, M. D
South Cedar St
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
Monticello, Iowa
Benedict
Neag
Olners Bay
Gordon
Hall-Benedict Mfg, CO
HALL
Vogel's
Vogel’s
Cable Company
Chicago
Leslie's Weekly
Chicago Journal
Kingsbury
Wellington
Conover
Chicago Cottage Organs
Cedar Rapids
the Cable Store
A. J . Schussman
2Nd Ave. E
R. R
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
W. E Daly
Acytioneer
Amber
E. E. Reed
Burrichter's Drygoods Store
Jaws
Frank Carroll
Dalbey & Carroll
Ely Block
South 3Rd Street
Drs. Inglis & Stahler
Monticello State Bank
Lovell
Dr. Shallenberger
Mena
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Illinois
Drexel State Bank
Chamberlain
H. Sostje
W. W. Stickford & CO
A. M. Maurice
J. W. Doxsee
Lovell Block
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