Local Advertisements and Notes From Monticello 1881
A miscellany of classified notices and local items. Oysters from Baltimore and other groceries at merchants like Mershon’s Cummins Gardner Wrights and CummMinas. A German ball in Davenport Hall for Washington’s Birthday. J B S Caldwell opens a new penmanship school. Ovals of Oysters at Jacob’s restaurant. Appleton Cyclopedia offered new and discounted. Super visors dispute over publication rates at Maquoketa Sentinel. A Dubuque Telegram stock sale outlines 18 500 for 147 shares. Monticello Bible Society meeting February 27 with multiple speakers. Rumor of George Runkel’s iron mine in Northern Wisconsin and railroad plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Bible Society
American Bible Society
New York City
Congregational Church
R. M. Robertson
M. E. Church
W. H. Kaufman
U. B. Church
J. F. Graf
Mr. Lobinger
The
Christian Church
D. Jenkins
N. W. Austin
A. F. Pierce
L. Palmer
H. L. Servoss
J.B. Sarra
Sec'y
Cattle shipments, cream process claims spark regional buzz
Sam Yousee prepares four cattle loads for shipment as more stockers sell to local growers, while farmer John Lorentzen gains capital interest for his sweet cream preserving process. The region touts dairy and farm machinery trades, a major theatre tour, railroad talks, and local booster rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Yousee
Sam
John Lorentzen
Lorentzen
John
Johnn
Devon cow records milk and butter yields over years
The article details a Devon cow's milk production across years from age seven to eight, including monthly and yearly yields, butter output, and calving events. It notes two U S cows with higher records, all in Mass, and mentions progeny and ongoing breeding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mass
C. J Tayion
Monticello Hosts Dense Mix of Visitors and Conventions
Local residents and visitors converge in Monticello for dairy and butter conventions and related meetings. Notables include Billy Rosa, Win Mead of Manchester, Robt Shurley of the Dubuque Herald, and B W Blanchard taking a new editor role. May 8 reports show agents from Boston papers and Higgins Dairy salt presence at gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Shurley
Dubuque
M. W. Danham
Linois
Fred
Dunham
Monticello
A. H. Marvin
Nebraska
John
Andrew
Farwell
Davenport
Washington
Fifth Annual Meeting of Northern Iowa Butter and Cheese Assn
The Northern Iowa Butter and Cheese Association held its fifth annual meeting with 1 PM start due to snow delays. President H D Sherman presided while S M Yoran delivered a warm welcome. Col R M Littler spoke for absent VP Don C Gates in a lively address. Evening turnout was strong with the Opera House nearly full as visitors impressed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Dramatic Company
St. Paul
Opera House
Pennsylvania
McPharlan
Rc Tions
Adele Bray
Hazelton
Northern Iowa Butter and Cheese Association
H. D. Sherman
M. Yoran
Yoran
Don C. Gates
Col
R. M. Littler
Association
Delegation Invites Cedar Rapids to City Convention
A Cedar Rapids Board of Trade delegation visited to invite the city to host the convention next week. Boston traders began arriving with expectations of a large, valuable gathering. Monticello residents prepare for high attendance and strong hospitality during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Monticello Duster Factory Expands with New Partners
The Monticello enterprise Hoag Noyes Co. expands under Wales and partner to boost production of the Excelsior Duster. Forty dozen dusters daily, new machinery, and stronger sales push payroll to $180–$200 weekly with over $5,000 monthly effects in winter employment. The firm plans further capital growth and scale next year. A prominent local obituary notes the death of Mrs. Periolat, a long-time Monticello resident, describing her life, family ties, and the sorrow of her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoag
Hoag
C.E. Wales
Tong
Wolen
Wales
Matt Noyes
Hust
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Kansas City
Chicago
Louisville
Monticello
Hoag, Noyes & Co
N.L. Phillips
New York City
C. E. Wales
Noyes
W. E. Hoag
Anna Kinsella
Periolat
Monticella
Little Rock
Arkansas
Edward
Dennis
Michael
St. Joseph's Academy
Dubuque
P.P. Peridat
Hite
Lemont
Ale
Kinsella
Garryowen
Michael Kinsella
Burlington
Den
Mra
Poriotat
Dennia
M. O. Cleary
Jackson County
Notice of Change at South Cedar Street Depot
H W Ginn informs the public that he sold the Agricultural Depot on South Cedar Street to Ma Anton Matthiessen and acquired the Coxsee and Rigby stand. He invites old friends and patrons to visit as he offers improved facilities for agricultural implements and farm machinery with favorable terms from top manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthieasen
Gill
Cedar Street
John Deer
Union Deer
Eclipse
Porter
Empire Reaper
Matthiessen
South Cedar Street
Anton Matthiessen
Coxsee & Rigby
H.W. Ginn
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Express
John Blanctuard
Jno. O. Duer & Co
Home News
Calkins
Baltimore
KBHH
Mershon’s
Ryan's Star
Gardner & Wright's
Cummings
Old Davenport Hall
Coyle
Fon Lane
Appleton
M. M. Moulton
CummMinas
J.B. S. Caldwell
Jacob's Restaurant
Cleveland Herald
Coyle's Gallery
Maquoketa Sentinel
Fairfield Ledger
Woodfull
N.V. Bower
Stock Association
Bower
South Bend
Ind
Regtster
Savn
W. A. Carpenter
Chestnut Street
Lows
C. A. Clarks
Starke
Geo. Runkel
Mugueketa Excelsior
Prairieburg
J. W. Mershon
Towa
Curcaco
Surs
Joan Blancwand
Iowa Midland Road
Midland
M. Huauirr
Anamosa
Buncomb
Maonticello
North-Western Company
Con. R. M. Srrruer
Devon
America
Theodore Thomas
Charles
Mary Lamb
John Arbuckle
London
Dickens
Boz
Me. Tulkinghorn
Limehouse Hole
Jenny Wren
Inos
Court
Ble. Martin
John Smeteton
Copley
Amory
Lady Wentworth
Walker
Shakspere
John Burroughs
HE. H. Boyesen
Mr. Schuyler
Peter the Greats
Blum
Nehtig
Jourdain
Alfred Stevens
Rico
Ezusquiza
Moulreau
Dr. Holland
Times
George Eliot
Metrogialitan “Museum
Coxe
Scmpxen
Bible Society
Endymion
Billy Rosa
Win. Mead
Manchester
Alexander M. Dayin
Boston Advertiser
A. E. Sproul
Boston Herald
Lucius Hibbard
Boston Traveler
Ludlow
Ayer
Lowout
Josie
Washmunn
Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company
Messrs
Jaco Harsh & Co
Dunham & Leichhardt
Kahn’s Clothing
Burnell
Marshalltown
F. Grassmeyer
Mny
Cinoaag
Doundary
PBL
Barb Steel Wire Company
Marshall Town
Lews
Washburn & Moun Manufacturing Company
Worcester
Massachusetts
Waatrnuten & Motn
MLA
Nursorming& Company
Cuanius F. Washmann
Monticello’s
Peterson Block
Waterloo
Peterson’s Block
Rickless
É&2 Houser
H. Schipman
Verchant
Grassmeyer
First Street
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