December 1896 Monticello Express items summary
Monticello Express notes December events with deaths and births in Jones and surrounding townships. Individuals named include David Beggs, Harvey Pepin, John Brown, Thomas Kehoe, Elizabeth White, William Helgins, and Leo Schaffer among others. Local incidents cover creameries fire, hog prices, football results, a revival, accidents, and a death at Cascade calaboose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fles
Monticello Express
David Beggs
Monticello
Bradley Stuart
Howard Deischer
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Jacob Schneider
Switzerland
Steers
Chicago
Ed Condit
Cass Township
Herman Hildreth
Medical College of the State University
Iowa City
Harvey Pepin
F. J. Pepin
Abraham Arduser
Otto
Herman Stutt
Wayne Township
John Brown
Jones County
Amber
Thomas Kehoe
Castle Grove Township
Dennis
Thomas Lyons
Center Junction
Patrick Hogan
Hopkinton
Elizabeth White
John White
William Helgins
Deer Creek
Leo Schaffer
Henry Schaffer
Cascade
Scotch Grove Township
Peter Meyer
Orlando Shirley
Edward Lang
H. J. Lang
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Illinois
Henry Freesman
George Tobiason
George Green
Jackson County
Calaboose
J. H. Bachelder
Langworthy
Anamusa
Bajash
Halloneur
Cartano
Rettig
Prader
Cassady
Jock
Locher
Suhr
King
Gardner
Fond Mother and the Absent Guardsman Dialogue
A fragmented street scene features a mother mobilely debating a guardsman’s duty with neighbors and a dog buyer. A policeman confronts a street baseball clash, offering a choice between a licking or a summons as a boy faces consequences.
Whately Quotation on Sheep and Men
A historical proverb notes that a flock is easier to drive than a single man, reflecting on collective influence versus individual independence. The quote attributes this view to Whately.
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Whately
Monticello City Council Receipts and Bills 1916
Monticello council in regular session reports city treasurer and weighmaster collections totaling hundreds, lists numerous paid bills to tradesmen and vendors, and adjourns to December 5. Dispersion sale notice follows for Cedar Lawn Stock Farm listing horses cattle and terms by P H Schmalfeldt and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Voorhees
Hanssen
Lang
Schneider
Rockstad
Bell
Cascade
Ofs
Ofs Pollr
Mayors Ofs Bowling Alley
Slauson & Skelley
Byam
Slauson & Stelley
Eelipse Lbr Co
J Carl
Cross Haw Co
D S Lee
A Meyers
Kellam
CJ Northrop
JU Lanigan
Gentral Lor Co
Thomas Cassady
Labor Street
Labor
Town Telephone Co
JG Thorne
Hahn
Miner
K Hahn
L Clark
Barney Hilers
L Seberrer
J Phelps
J Phelps, Street Labor, 73 60 J Alcorn, Street Labor, 93 40 C Dinklage
Dicksone
F Enler
Ga Cameron
D Schneider
W Page
Leroy Clark, Jr
Starry
B Sloan
H Ruof
Tom Carson
AS Lege
Monticello Flee Co
Neptune Meter Co
HS Lea
CG J Northrop
First Street
Leroy Clark
Flushing
Monticelio Hlec Co
Cedar Lawn Stock Farm
Ouglow
Wyoming
P. H. Schmalfeldt
R. D. Cooley
W.M. Dennison
Birds protect crops say Argentine experts
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that birds and other insect eaters save crops by consuming vast insect numbers. It argues many gun owners harass birds, harming state prosperity and urging social sanction against them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Adler-i ka Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief
The wife of a Monticello merchant suffered severe stomach trouble and could eat only toast fruit and hot water. Adler i ka is claimed to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas by flushing the digestive tract with fast action. Kettlitz Kay druggists advertise its benefits and quick effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettlitz & Kay
Gift Suggestions for Every Family Member in One List
A local store presents a family gift guide covering options from babies to grandparents. The note invites readers to visit for personalized help and highlights the store’s Guarantee of Quality with boxed gifts to speed shopping.
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Grandma
Grandpa
What to Buy Where to Buy It
A list of gifts and jewelry items including feeding spoons silver forks napkin rings baby pins brooches rings watches chains fobs cuffs shirts and accessories. Also mentions vanity items like perfume bottles hair accessories and purses. Targets include sisters and mothers with items such as diamond rings pearl necklaces and gold pieces.
Jewelry and Trinket Lot of Vintage Sewing Accessories
A collection includes a silver brooch ring thimble and mirror frame along with a bed boom clock set gold pins a fancy belt buckle an ebony toilet set a Parisian ivory pin tray and a sewing set.
Old-Time Gentlemen’s Accessories Displayed
A list of small valuables described for a display or sale includes items such as a Grandpa Purse Shaving Set a Glasses Case a Silver Match Box a Cuff Button a Set Scarf Pin a Silver Shoe Horn a Stick Pin and a Fancy Pencil.
Jewelry items listed for sale or appraisal
Bracelet Diamond Necklace Bracelet Watch Chatelaine Watch Diamond Brooch Gold Brooch Gold Lavaliere Vanity Bat Jewel Case
Jewelry and Miscellaneous Items Seized in Initial Cache
Police report lists items including a diamond scarf vin watch and chain set of brushes silver cigarette cave toilet set initial ring or set ring pocket knife and chain leather collar box silver ash tray found in a stored lot.
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Obama
Linka
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Jack
Sonny
C.J. Northrop
Astounding
Her
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CG. R. Coon
Santa Claus
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
Iowa
R. N. Klass
Amer. Trust Bldg
Cedar Rapids, IA
M. F. Hogan
Fe. A. Flenner
Stickford
Jamis Rica
Remley & Remley
Ttornigus
Amamosa
Main Street
Fusterly Hotel
Histiloor
Fred Pulhston
John Siebel
Prairieburg
Coggon
Deering
Deere
Litchfield
Osborne
Dairymaid
P. J. Herard
John Dolan
Ben Stiffler
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