Local notices and social items from Monticello and nearby
Community notes list births illnesses and travel sharp remarks on weather. Mrs Geo Stuhler recovering from pneumonia and a third son born to Mr and Mrs William Stuhler yesterday. Several residents visit relatives and travel to Dubuque Minneapolis and Cedar Rapids. Madame DeVere palmist at Cassady's and festival success noted with Elias Day. Pure bred Wyandott cockrels for sale by Ad Sutherland Scotch Grove Iowa.
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Ad Sutherland
Scotch Grove
Iowa
Monticello Board Names Poor Commissioner for -Year
Mr. P. C. Babcock is chosen by the Monticello township board of supervisors as poor commissioner for the ensuing year. The official county papers for the year are The Monticello Express Anamosa Eureka and Anamosa Journal. Local news covers moves in business politics and social events including a page in the house of representatives for Hoyt Russell and a list of organized local groups and weddings.
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P. C. Babcock
Board of Supervisors
Monticello Township
Monticello Express
Anamosa Eureka
The
Anamosa Journal
County Board of Supervisors
Hoyt Russell
John Russell
House of Representatives
Hoyt
Manstabbed Michael Hogan Shows Signs Of Recovery In Cedar Rapids
Michael Hogan, severely stabbed last week by Jake Schneider, remains hospitalized in Cedar Rapids. Once listed in critical condition, Hogan is now expected to recover as Schneider's preliminary examination is set for the 26th inst with a venue change from Justice Ricker to Justice Matthiessen.
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Michael Hogan
Jake Schneider
Cedar Rapids
Schneider
Ricker
Matthiessen
Monticello Area News Highlights And Local Happenings
Mrs. Elizabeth Tice suffered a fainting spell injuring her arm this forenoon while alone. Rural mail delivery petitions from Castle Grove Township move to Washington, with Congressman Cousins pressed for support. A January sale at Deutrick's offers dress goods and more. F. J. Sokol, Jones county representative, ill in Des Moines. Monticello Electric Co. board reelects directors and reports solid year. Burglar George McClarin awaits grand jury action after jail knife and hidden revolver discovery. Blanche Black and Elmer Mayberry wed at Castle Grove with 140 guests and future farm home in Cass township. Parishioner Elias Day featured in Cincinnati Enquirer. Amy Darling of Mitchell SD praises South Dakota’s progress and dairying. Chicago Dubuque and Omaha surveyors near Center Point and Monticello, with possible route north toward Worthington, fueling debate on future rail access.
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Paul E. Black
Castle Grove Township
Blanche
Elmer Mayberry
Daniel S. Staebler
Monticello
Mae Allen
L. E. Black
Stella Barkley
Mayberry
Maquoketa
Preston
Cass Township
Death of Monticello settler Thomas J Peak at eighty six
Thomas J Peak, among the county’s oldest settlers, died of heart trouble at his Monticello home last Monday at age 86. Born September 9 1813 in Jeffries New Hampshire his family traces to English and revolutionary roots. He moved with years across Pelham Vermont Massachusetts and Canada.
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Thomas J. Peak
Monticello
Mr. Peak
Jeffries
New Hampshire
Lexington
Pelham
Vermont
Massachusetts
Canada
Pioneering settler Peak remembered in Jones county
An obituary recounts the life of Mr. Peak who moved from Buffalo Grove to Jones county in 1837 with Mr. Beardsley and helped establish Castle Grove and Monticello. He married Rebecca Beardsley in 1889, served in local offices, hunted deer with 160 recorded kills, and remained a loyal Democrat while raising five children. one son died in the Civil War.
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Far West
East
Chicago
Great Lakes
Martin van Buren
Peak
Peoria
Buffalo Grove
Illinois
Beardsley
Castle Grove
Simeon Forman
Isance Every
Mr. Peak
Monticello
Daniel Varvel
Wm. Clark
Kitty Creek
Skelly Ford
Clark
First Street
Varvel
Canton
Savanna
Castle Grove Township
Margaret
Thomas Denson
Bowen’s Prairie
Cedar County
Palmer
Last Rites for Beloved Head of Price Family
Mrs Eppie Price of Rockford Iowa and relatives recall the caregiver role as Christmas marked the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Peak. The beloved family patriarch died soon after, with most children at his bedside in his final days. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the family home conducted by Rev C C Warner of the Congregational church.
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Eppie Price
Rockford
Iowa
Peak
C. C. Warner
Congregational Church
Revivals and Congregational Plans Highlight Monticello Church Week
After services five were baptized as Monticello churches held revival meetings with preaching on topics including World Wide Congregationalism and Conscience as a Guide. The Congregational church prepares for a new building and notes fundraising progress, while the Musicians Club announces its next meeting and outlines membership rules.
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Christian Church
In All Wool Blankets Sale Offers Savings
Store promotes a sale on wool blankets with emphasis on significant savings for customers buying during the event.
Miss Nellie Carpenter Dislocates Wrist Lowering Window
Miss Nellie Carpenter dislocated her wrist while lowering a window a few days ago. She received first aid and was set to seek further care as needed.
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Nellie Carpenter
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the Express
Ulty and
J. W. Doxsee
Mannish
East First Street
Home News
Wm. Schodde
Deutrick’s
Geo. Stuhler
Eastwood & Chase’s
William Stuhler
Hicks & Briers
Mr. J
Hall
Burrichter’s
A. Matthiessen
Stacy
Anamosa
Deitrick’s
W.F. Rohn
Verda Hungerford
Kenwood Park
Lou Kellum
Orlando Parrott
Sumner
Town
Isaac Rigby
Deitrick’s Store
8. E. Sarles
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Wombat
Galloway
Stone Martin
Golden Eagle
Frank Stockwell
Haviland China and Cut Glass—Big Line
Hicks & Wailers’ Crockery Department
Clark Bateman
Harger & Blish
C. A. Whiting
Sioux City
Frank Smith
Joseph King
Madame DeVere
Palmist
Cassady’s
Deatrick’s
Mrs. Smith
Clear Lake
Stella Clark
Wm. Wilkinson
Mr. Wilkinson
Elias Day
Farmont
Minn
Frank Wernimont
Omaha
Nebraska
Joseph Wernimont
John Brunthaver
Manchester
Golden Eagle Clothing
Robert W. Henderson
C. P. Henderson
West End
Henderson
Atkinson
State College
Ames
Andrew Davidson
Onslow
Farmers’ Institute
Mr. Day
Chicago Times Herald
Col
G. W. Evans
Madison Township
State Senate
Des Moines
Col. Evans
Deatrick
Opera House
K. P. Lodge
W. J. Coughlan
H. A. L. Bigley
Wm. D. Magee
Robi. Young
Wm. G. Eilers
O. C. Hunter
David Young
Laura DeMart
LaPorte
Dr. Thomas
Theodore Rohn
Florence Fry
John Fry
Melcher
Ryan
Nebraska Volunteers
Philippine Islands
Elizabeth Tice
M. 8. Murphy
Argand
Washington
Cousins
Postoffice Department
F. J. Sokol
Jones County
Monticello Electric Co
Wm. Stuhler
D. E. Pond
R. C. Stirton
R. M. Hicks
E. Sarles
J. 8. Hall
R. P. Smith
J. A. Deutrick’s
George McClarin
Palman Bros
Wyoming
Cincinnati Enquirer
Amy Darling
Mitchell
8. D
South Dakota
Corps of Surveyors
Chicago, Dubuque
Tomas J, Peak
Rev
Refuge
Presbyterian Church
Ladies of the Christian Church
Wm. Sandhouse
U. B
Young Married Ladies’ Band
Endeavor Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Musicians’ Club
Central Block Store
Central Block
H.C. Wills
C. H. Schipman
Saura Sipe
Monriceno
Hubbard & Hanken
Eastwood & Chase
Scar H. Soetje
Dale
Sherwin-Williams
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