Many Visitors and Travelers Stop in Area Towns
A wave of social visits is recorded with residents and guests from Hopkinton Anamosa DeWitt Lisbon Delaware Castle Grove Clear Lake Onslow Monticello Cedar Rapids Chicago Marion and Des Moines. Notable items include arrivals from Chicago Philadelphia and Washington state and trips to Manchester Parkersburg St Joe and Belle Plaine. The notes also mention a July clearance sale at Deitrick’s and a new barn christened with a dance at Abe Allaman’s place.
Various movers and events around Monticello this week
John Perrine travels to Chicago on business, while visitors arrive from Perry and Strawberry Point. Local residents head to Michigan and Osmond for trips, and a new store opens in the old saloon building selling soft drinks. Community events include a lawn social and a Congregational Sunday school picnic. Barnum & Bailey circus draws crowds. threshing begins as oats are light and chaffy. Denton notes From local doctors to campers at Killias springs.
Heintz Vinegar Sold By A. Errickson & Co
For sale by A. Errickson and Company Heintz distilled pickling vinegar promise to keep pickles from spoiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heintz
C. A. Errickson & Co
A. Errickson & Co
Bates Suffers Fractured Nose When Horse Bolts
John Bates sustained a fractured nose last Thursday after his horse suddenly reared and struck him. The injury includes a broken nasal bone and serious tissue bruising.
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John Bates
Mr. Bates
Window shattered at Fagan drug store after whip hit
Large plate glass in the front of the Fagan drug store was broken last Tuesday afternoon when Karl Young, passing by, struck the awning with a whip. A fragment of iron in the whip end damaged the center of the window, and replacement will be costly.
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Fagan Drug Store
Karl Young
Postmaster Magee Announces Rural Carrier Salary Increase
Postmaster Magee has issued instructions on the new rural route pay effective July 1. Carries with routes of 24 miles or more will earn $1,000 annually. Brazelton’s route is slightly under 24 miles, reducing his allowance by forty dollars.
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Magee
Brazelton
Cascade dam plans interrupted by nature’s toll
Thomas Kingsley of Cascade visited the town yesterday morning with his daughter Melissa and Mrs I N Sears and her daughter Catherine who arrived from Davenport. Kingsley is preparing for a new concrete dam at the Cascade mill but current conditions lessen the need for extra help at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kingsley
Cascade
Melissa
I. N. Sears
Catherine
Davenport
Kingsley
Cascade Mill
Mrs Crocker returns to Monticello after drought relief
Mag Kate Crocker and her husband recently returned from the homestead region of South Dakota about fifty miles south of Rapids City. They had proven up a claim last Saturday and report not being affected by the drought, due to timely rains. Settlers remain cheerful.
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Kate Crocker
Nee Curtin
Monticello
South Dakota
Rapids City
Farmers Busy With Hay and Oats Harvest
Farmers report a busy week as they cut hay and harvest oats ripening across fields. Clay soils show better oat stands with lighter straw, while grasshoppers still cause damage in some areas. The obituary notes the death of Frances Clover six months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Farley, born December 26 1910 in Monticello. Frances died of cholera infantum after a brief illness. services were held at the home of M. Brown with Rev. E H Gruenstein presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Farley
Omaha
M. Brown
E. H. Gruenstein
Frances Clover
Monticello
Mrs. Lucy Paine of Monticello Dies in Eugene Oregon
Mrs Lucy Paine widow of Bernard D Paine a former Monticello resident died in Eugene Oregon July 10 from brain leakage causing paralysis and coma She was about 70 native of Herkimer County NY married Sept 20 1865 they moved to Delaware counties Sand Spring then Monticello in 1876 later to Eugene 30 years ago She was mother to two sons who died young and sister in law to Mrs William H Stauring The article notes her generous impulses and local friends’ sorrow Also reports electric wiring accident at Dr Peet D E Pond and Henry Burrichter homes with 2300 volts due to a short circuit warnings about handling live wires in wet conditions and safety tips
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Paine
Herkimer County
New York
Bernard D. Paine
Sand Spring
Delaware County
Monticello
Eugene
Oregon
Dr. Peet
D. E. Pond
Henry Burrichter
Wyoming
Former Resident Benjamin White Dies in Omaha
Benjamin T. White former Monticello resident and Northwestern Railway general attorney for the western district died at his Omaha home last Saturday after noon due to heart failure following golf at the Country Club. He was born in New York state and studied law independently before building a storied career, leaving a widow and three daughters and two sons.
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Omaha
Monticello
Benjamin T. White
Northwestern Railway
White
Missouri River
Ben
A. J. Monroe
Norfolk
Nebraska
General Hawley
Western
Jones County
Monticello Man Rescued From Robbery on Train
Charles Manning of Monticello narrowly escaped a theft thanks to railroad detective Morweiser. Manning and Joe Wilson met in Cedar Rapids and planned to rob him in Waterloo. Wilson was jailed, Manning released after a night in custody and Wilson kept under guard, with both facing hearings.
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Chas, Manning
Charles Manning
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Morweiser
Waterloo
Manning
Wilson
Local baseball notes show dismal city league play
The city league faces early darkness and likely suspension of night games. Highlights include Jake Bader's favorites defeating the Methodists 8 to 7, a late Methodist rally that fell short, and Eddie Sargent’s past glory fading as the Methodists beat his Babes. Presbyterians crushed Cascade Juniors 12 to 1 at City Park with Miner and Welch strong on the mound. Monticello topped Cascade 8 to 7 aided by Skelly’s homer. City council approves an ordinance capping automobile speed at ten mph and enforces it with new signage.
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Jake Bader
Methodists
Eddie Sargent
Eddie
Sargent
Podhaski
Presbyterians
Cascade Juniors
Gilbert Minor
Verdon Welch
Welch
Miner
Union Spy stage revival vivid memory of Monticello play
A 1883 Monticello opera house program for Union Spy benefits the Ladies Library Association recalls actors like B T White I N Austin and A H Beals who have since died. The note lists many characters and performers from the home talent drama with community ties and nostalgia.
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Union
Opera
Monticello
Ladies’ Library Association
T. White
I. N. Austin
Joe Duer
A. H. Beals
D. Springer
Farmer Morton
Morris Albert Morton
B. I. White
Charlie Morton
J. Blanchard
Mr. Orr
Mortons
Robert Stirton
Warren Orr
KE. B
Temple Willie Morton
Uncle Tom
Neighbor Jones
tPussy
Lou
Austin Nellie Morton
Eva Blanchard Birdie Morton
Daisy Noyes Federals
Blair
Fred Hoggie
Ernest Sherman
A. D
Dennis Liddy
Col. Cook
Fred Kellum
O. Stevenson
Luther Foster
Co. Confederates
Monticello July 1881 Highlights and Notable Events
Monticello and vicinity in July 1881 saw sermons in Kinsella Hall, a nearing completion Grassmeyer & Schodde block, deaths and births, a Chicago painting assignment, and Col O J Rider delivering a Fourth of July address in Aurora Nebraska. A comet lit the sky while eleven convicts escaped Anamosa prison, four remained at large. The Catholic parsonage neared completion. a cow ordinance stirred local debate along First Street. President Garfield’s assassination loomed large with community reaction. a residence break-in at J P Cassiddy street commissioner’s home netted a small sum per provisions. The Fourth passed quietly, a circus drew $1,500–$2,000, and stock-yard disputes prompted a city rail cleanup. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs George Schaeffer and Schaeffer & Son was announced. Hot day and a fierce evening storm damaged corn. Stage service linked Monticello and Cascade. mail ran Wednesdays and Saturdays. Dr. Dobson hosted a seance in town with Curious attendees and a birthday party for Bertie Holston and Glennie Hickok.
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Monticello
the Express
Kinsella Hall
Grassmeyer & Schodde
First Street
Dewitt Fowler
Edward Monroe
Chicago
Col
O. J. Rider
Aurora
Nebraska
EF. M. Hicks
Bowen
John Clark
Third Street
Anamosa
Firat Street
Garfield
Guiteau
J. P. Cassiddy
George Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Cascade
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J. W. Doxser
Oxfords
E. G. Burrichter
Home News
A. W. Steiner
Hopkinton
Jacob Schneider Sr
Ed .Tarnis
DeWitt
Barnice Pfautz
Lisbon
John Heisey
Harold Bingham
Wayne Yousse
Will Netcott
Manchester
Florence
Helen Hefner
Delaware
Friay
W. S. Tasker
Blanche Fairbanks
Castle Grove
Clear Lake
Vera Orr
Onslow
Iva Reade
Chester Hartman
J. G. Thomas
Wm. Rohn
Parkersburg
Bernice Drees
Washington State
Elsie Holub
Frank Podhaski
Deitrick’s
David Heisey
E. E. Hicks
M. J. Coyle
Frances
Center Junction
Claud Fothergill
George Chambers
Oxford Junction
Francy Schneider
St. Joe
Missouri
Paul Arduser
Dubuque
Mrs. Bell
Marion
Peter Bell
Mrs
Wm. H. Schodde
C. W. Brown
Deutrick’s
J. da. Hayes
Belle Plaine
P. H. Conner
Miller, South Dakota
Florence Livingstone
Clara Thompson
Mr. Smith
Des Moines
Andrew Davidson
Mrs. Elmer Hubbard
0. J. Stedman
Wm. Drinkwater
Wisconsin
Frank Becker
Sumner
Abe Allaman
Mabel Wills
Indianapolis
Indiana
Andrew Cassady
Ethel
Maria Estelle Berpen
Maquoketa
Clifford Hench
Or. W. Brown
Deatrick’s
Clell McLaughlin
West Union
M. McLaughlin
John Perrine
F. J. Cross
Central City
Fred Koop
Strawberry Point
Sandy Crain
Lovell House
Minnesota
Ida Johnston
Perry
B. B. Ryan
Clara Duffin
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Parkhill
Nancy A. Jewett
Watertown
Messrs
G. L. Lovell
J.S. Hall
Michigan
Marshall Hall
Charles Stockwell
Osmond
Wm. Heeren
O. A. Errickson & Co
Wm. Epy
Hygiene
Colorado
Samuel Eby
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Homer Hanna
Casstownship
Hanna
Wm. Allen
H. H. Dubhinan
Schumacher
Garnaville, Town
W. W. Stickford
Corbin
Congregational Christian Endeavor Society
Percil Harrington
Burrichter Dry Goods
Galen Mirick
New Aburn
Irving
Doc
Kaser Tynacs
N. D. Mackhorn
Chris Reider
J. E. Butterfield
Ross Chichester Moore
Burr Marse
Congregational Sunday School
Pictured Rocks
Hicks
Detroit
Lyle
Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church
Wm. Lehney
Clinton
Killias’ Springs
Albert and
Reis Stuhler
Kate Stuhler
Edna Templeton
MeIntrye
Gene Byers
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Farley
Della Sutherland
Anamosa Sanitarium
Grace Schneider
Manchester Democrat
Jay Matthews
Matthews
Manchester Light, Heat and Power Company
Frank van Meter
George W. Davis
Wyoming Journal
Frank Riches
Hale Township
R. V. Porter
New Hampton
Arch Koop
Arch
Teddy
Skelly
Frank Thompson
R. E. Lee
W. L. Rosa
Orr
Gordon
John Burk Sargeant Orr
B. Temple
Bangs
Lmer Chandler
Gee Cere
Ed. Bilers
John Heeren
Lizzie Boss
John Boss
Anamos Estuarium
Miss Bohren
Poplar
Doutrick D. Oo
Henry Cutler
Willie Holston
Frank Robertson
Lydia Cutler
Frank Fuller
Mattie Hickel
Carrie Page
Dassie Neves
Fred Holston
Fred Robertson
C. H. Schipman
South Cedar ST
Iowa
Lovell Block Store
Hicks & Ricklefs
A. G. Hanken
Bran
L. H. Lang
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