Visitors and Christmas in Monticello Area
A montage of home news notes from Monticello and nearby towns reports visits by Robert Abel in Dubuque, Oscar Bucklin in Central City, and James Farley’s Christmas in Monticello. It mentions Misses Marugg and Eva Brazelton visiting Dubuque and Des Moines trips, among numerous local holiday movements and a newborn at the Maurice home.
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Robert Abel
Dubuque
Miss Burk
Manchester
James Abel
Cedar Rapids
Monticello Brevities: Local Visitors and Holiday Plans
A busy round of visits and homecomings fills Monticello as residents and guests travel from Rock Island Davenport Cedar Rapids Perry Quincy Albion and Ames. Notable names include Ex Mayor Lafe Matthews and Colonel Will Fisher visiting relatives and returning students from Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and Iowa colleges.
Lovell Block hosts Hicks and Ricklefa sole agents for Munsingwear
Hicks and Ricklefa announce sole agency for Munsingwear Ladies misses and children's union or two piece at the Lovell Block. Promises new styles and ready distribution through local shops.
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Children’s Union
Lovell Block
Hicks & Ricklefa
Express Readers Praise Its Content Over County Papers
A subscriber from Onslow lauds The Express as the first paper read, while another agrees with temperance views but endorses the paper for other coverage. The letters reflect strong reader loyalty and varied opinions on editorial stance.
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Express
Local stores close early on six except Wednesdays and Saturdays
Christmas at Scotch Grove and visits across towns mark the week. Letters uncalled for linger at the post office while Dr Norman P Smith visits Northfield relatives. Mrs Edna Hennessey guests, Mr and Mrs Hicks travel to Waterloo, jury duty ahead in Fort Dodge, and a Modern Woodmen supper features a 90 pound roast pig.
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E.G. Hicks
Song
Waterloo
B. L. Cobb
Hicks
Fort Dodge
Local holiday trade boosts advertisers in Independence area
The Independence Bulletin-Journal notes strong holiday sales and ad success from Christmas campaigns. Several local items follow, including Mrs. J. A. Austin visiting family, sale of the former Brazelton farm for 11000, and ice dealer George Guyan expanding ice houses amid improving weather.
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Independence Bulletin-Journal
G. W. Rettig
Shaw
Westbury Township
Independence
George Guyan
Monticello News Highlights Family Events and Local Growth
John Perrina visits Chicago with daughter Mamie Kohl of Dubuque. Woodman Hall incident prompts local humor over missing overcoat. Mr and Mrs Clark Byam near 50th wedding anniversary welcome New Year. Clara Hog LeBaron wed in Phoenix Arizona. LeBaron to reside there. Nine Hoag Duster Co moves to new three story building with modern fire suppression. Monticello township distinctions clarified against Lovell township. Anamosa Eureka sold to Louis Gardner with January transfer. Gardner vows to maintain high standards.
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Clark Byam
The
Express
Clara M. Hog
Wm. Hogg
Monticello
Alfred Charles LeBaron
Phoenix
Arizona
Nine Hoag Duster Oa
Anamosa Eureka
Hureka
Christmas Sermons Heard Across Monticello Churches
Monticello churches held Christmas services last Sunday with morning sermons by Rev. M. A. Breed at Congregational and Rev. Roy V. Porter at Methodist. An evening program featured music and a short address by Rev. Ferguson. The Presbyterian pulpit was filled by an visiting pastor, Rev. Gruenstein spoke at German Reformed, and early mass was celebrated at the Catholic church by Father McCormick.
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Monticello
M. A. Breed
Roy V. Porter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cnrist
Mr. Ferguson
Cedar Rapids
H. FB. Gruenstein
Father McCormick
Tragic railroad death of inmate Fred Sieger near Wyoming
Fred Sieger an inmate of the county home was killed on the O M St P Ry track near Wyoming Tuesday night. The body was found next morning after being run over by an accommodation train, scattered along the track for nearly a mile. Trainmen spotted a cap and coat, then a dismembered body. The coroner's jury will investigate. Also noted: Miss Nellie Lehman wed August A Slackbarth at the bride’s home, with Rev W L Schuetz officiating and many relatives attending.
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Fred Sieger
O. M
St. P. Ry
Wyoming
Selger
Nellie Mac Lehman
Pred Lehman
August A. Slackbarth
Waterloo
W. L. Schuetz
St. Johne Lutheran Church
Frieda Duewell
Neihi
Alexander Lehman
Nlsie Hackbarth
Delhi
Marie Hackbarth
William Hackbarth
William Hacker
Raymond
South
Five and Twenty Years Ago in Monticello December 1885
Monticello and vicinity records from December 1885 note health resort trips and relocations, marriages including Cecil Thompson and Grace Rungell, Miss Nichols, and John Smith to Miss Nichols, plus a cold snap to 11 degrees below zero and 7 inches of snow. A hardware firm changed names to Palmer Davis after Daniel Davis bought A C Barnhill’s interest. Burglary convictions for John Smith and George Holler, a Catholic Church fair with top votes for Miss Shane, a large barn fire at Alonzo Hosford’s with 81,400 insured and 1,200 loss extra, and Jacob Zeigher’s death aged 84. Community Christmas plays, St Nicholas cantata, and festive church events are recorded across town churches.
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the Express
W. N. Rose
On Health Resort
Michigan
J. W. Marshon
Montcello
Cecil Thompson
Grace Rungell
Q. In. Suate
Mmma Pond
Edith Sherman
Rockford
Ilnois
Senorary
Hermen Monroe
Rochester
Minnesota
John N. Smith
Misa Rachaelli Nichols
Center Junction
Daniel Davis
A. C. Barnhill
Palmar & Barnhill
Palmer & Davis
Folewdng
Charles Want
Magpie Edwards
Henry EB
Seimers
John Smith
George M. Holler
Shane
Indy
Lena Briton
Alonzo Hosford
Jacob Zeigher
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Snag Rigby
Knights of Pythias
Damon and
Pything
Gibney
Monsars
A. Paine
George
Wood
Dan Davis
William Vehon
Is. Hiteka
H.C. Ducks
William Rolin
A. QO. Barnhill
HO. Wills
Tarry Migks
Hoag
la. Lee
Owen
A. Goyle
Lolla Hicks
Hattie Hickox
Lizzie Whittemora
Marghurch
St. Nicholas
W. Condon
Santa Claus
Congregational
George Sebaetter
United Bretheran
Chiarley Brown
County Board Declares Saloon Petitions Failed
The county board of supervisors officially states petitions for saloon changes fell short by at least 200 votes from the 66 percent required. Repeaters and withdrawals were counted across multiple townships and wards, wiping out 544 excess names and securing defeat. The saloon men plan to circulate anew before July, but face already unfavorable public sentiment and prior closures.
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County Board of Supervisors
Monticello
Amamosa
Oxford
Scotch Grove
Wayne
Wyoming
Anamosa
Fourmer
Senior Class Play and Holiday Greetings at Local High School
Pupils extend New Year wishes to teachers and celebrate a Christmas holiday recovery. Former students return home for the holidays while the Senior class prepares a play after the break. The recent school program drew strong attendance and praise, with class stockings gifting nearly all, including Mr. Miller who won a Florida trip.
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Miller
Florida
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