Oncia Paper Highlights Local Happenings in Monticello
The weekly column lists town news from Monticello Iowa including civic actions new signs night work and harvest prep. It notes council appointments and a new city physician board of health member Dr E T Meltette as well as railway survey progress and local tradesmen Monticello Chapter R A M meetings and an Illinois Central rail accident with no injuries.
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E. T. Meltette
Council
Board of Health
Illinois Central Railway
Chicago
Dubuque
Galena
Eastern Mail
Fourth of July Address Praised at Prairieburg by J W Coxsee
The Fourth of July address by J W Coxsee of this city at Prairieburg is praised as broad and philosophical with unusual literary merit. The Anamosa Journal notes its conservative tone and originality in tracing national history leading to supreme moments.
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Prairieburg
J. W. Coxsee
Anamosa Journal
Coxsee
Awful Death Near Monticello on the Railroad Track
The mortal remains of George Murphy a farmer from four to five miles north of Monticello were found on a railroad track about a mile north of town near W W Peek’s residence. He had been drinking last night and is believed to have slept on the track when a southbound engine struck him around six this morning.
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Nolseelver
Legion
Monticello
Phillips
Klu Klux
Mary McConnon
Proctor's
Jim
G. Harris
Tiarris
Majoria
Daisy
W. W. Peek
George Murphy
F. Grassmeyer
Lee
Murphy
Calkins
Question on Democracy and Corporate Power in Government
The article questions whether democracy truly governs or leaves audacious speculators and vast corporations to rule in the name of private enterprises, arguing that the expanding power of firms like the C M St P Company drives this core political question forward.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R. R. Company
Northwest
Chicago & Northwestern Company
Cedar Rapids
Council Blaffs
Congress
England
Belgium
Germany
France
C. M. & St. Paul
Local social notes on bridal tour and seaside excursion
Mr and Mrs M K Barnhill returned from their bridal tour. Miss Pink Duer leaves for Omaha to visit sister Mrs Phillips for several weeks. Miss Frances Moulton visits uncle Don. B McDonald Melrose and others left on a two to three week excursion through Chicago to Duluth by lake ship then home via St Paul Minneapolis and Niagara Falls area. The trip is described as highly enjoyable.
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M. K. Barnhill
Miss Pink Duer
Omaha
Nebraska
Mrs. Phillips
Miss Duer
Frances &. Moulton
M.M. Moulton
Monticello
Iowa
Don. B. McDonald
Melrose
Minun
H. M. Carpenter
I. N. Austin
J. S. Mathews
Will Stabler
Chicago
Duluth
Straits of Mackinaw
St Paul
Minneapolis
Falls
Minnebaha
Pleasant Anniversary Thanks From Monticello Couple
July 14 1880 a Monticello couple Mr and Mrs G Wood express gratitude for neighborly thanks received on the fifteenth wedding anniversary. Friends visited last Wednesday afternoon with extables and tokens of regard. The note notes cherished spirit behind the gifts and the couple’s appreciation.
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Dr. TH. Philips
G Woop
Wood
Monticello
Public Walks Flooded By Water Works Complaints
Town issues a notice dated July 1 1880 asking by whose authority water on public sidewalks in front of several offices is allowed during peak hours causing pedestrian trouble and wasted water funds, urging action to stop the nuisance.
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Maquoketa River
Here
Kansas letter reports drought hurt crops and living conditions
J N Smint writes from Bunn Oak Kansas detailing crop failures across state lines, noting dry weather destroyed winter and spring wheat, poor gardens, strong corn prospects if weather stays favorable, and widespread poverty with many residents living in dugouts and sod houses. He plans to return home Friday.
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Bunn Oak
Jewenn Co
Kan
Hupress
Nebraska
Wis
Kansas
Towa
Whaever
J.n.smint
Death of Mrs. Earley Petit at Prairieburg Linn County
Mrs. Ear ly Petit died Monday July 14 1880 at her Prairieburg home after childbirth lasting a week. Born in Dubuque County and two years ago moved with family to Monticello her father Geo Leclere and husband Charles Petit mourn her loss. A Presbyterian and devoted homemaker she was interred in Dubuque County with family. the community offers sympathy to her husband and relatives.
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Petit
Prairieburg
Linn Co
Early Peeve
Chas. Petit
Presbyterian Church
America
Dubuque Co
Heaviy Jaid
Variety of goods and services advertised in local notices
Advertisements list butter eggs cigars shoes wire fence coal stoves cement and paints. Local stores promote coffee, hair brushes, soap, perfumes, plows, grinding, and watches. Acar load of cement, fresh lime, and low prices appear. Legal notices mention abstracts and real estate services in Jones County.
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Jones County
Monticento bidders for railroad work 1880s notice and ads
Public notices announce bids for piles and ties for the Iowa Northwestern Railroad project to begin within ten days. Also: vendors advertise hearse rental for public use, medicines, household products, salves, and carrot butter color from Wells Richardson.
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Monticento
Tam
Lowa
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