Republican slate shown for state offices
Republican ticket lists candidates for state offices including Buren L.R. Sherman for governor from Benton County O W Manning for lieutenant governor from Carroll County Austin A Adams for supreme court judge Dubuque County Jon Wlak ers for superintendent of public instruction Linn County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buren LR. Sherman
Benton County
O. H W. Manning
Carroll County
He Supreme Court
Austin A. Adams
Dubuque County
Jon Wlakers
Linn County
Jones County GOP Convention nominates reps and delegates
The Jones County Republican Convention will nominate one representative and four other officials, with two supervisors to be chosen August at the Opera House. Delegates are allocated by township votes, with totals to be determined by the November 1880 election. The piece blends local party organization with broader political commentary on the Senate race and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Republican Convention
Opera House
Malnok A
John Alp
Till
Yoto
Dalewates
Cans
Rene
TNS
Greenfield Hales
Jackson
Madison
Monticello
Oxford
Richland Tomes
Sentech Grove
Washington
Wayne
Guitean
Jesse James
Rock Island & Pacific
Missouri
Express
Guiteau
Democratic Party
Deacon Baldwin
Iowa
President steady progress toward convalescence report
The latest bulletin from the sick room reports the President passing a comfortable day with steady progress toward recovery. Pulse 88, temperature and respiration normal, per a statement from Executive Mansion signed by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Mansion
W. Brees
Bankes
Jod
Woopwanrn
Ronenr Rey Burn
Rome Township Chooses Between Two Candidates for County Treasurer
The Lecorder notes Rome township has two aspirants for the County Treasurer post Easterly and Derr. It reports both are good men and that the matter will be settled amicably by their friends or by mutual agreement. The township braces for a united Republican convention showing solid support for the nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus Express
Tis Express
Express 18
Kirkwood
United States Senate
Jones County
Breanbruck
Dr. Calkins
Gov. Gelly
James F. Wilson
Erganbrack
Dr. Calking
United States
Rome
Lecorder
Partes
Lame
Matt
Evolution Faith and the Harmony of Science and Faith
A preacher rebuts Darwinian evolution arguing it rests on centuries of scientific discovery. He cites Buffon Lamarck Saint Hilaire Oken and Bichat and notes that physiology anatomy and linguistics support a common origin for vertebrates and languages. He also says theologians now seek to reconcile Mosaic creation with evolution and deny that science negates God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Robertson
Darwin
Buffon
Lamarck
Saint Hilaire
Oken
Bichut
Hwekel
Robertson
Earth
Monticento Board Names Teachers in 1881 Vote
Monticento Iowa Board of Education met in January 10 1881 with six members present. They approved minutes and a payment of 5.25 for cleaning and rubbish removal. Miss Mary Marvin was elected to 3d Grammar Department at 40 per month, Mattie Herrick to 24 Grammar, and Kate Chandler to 1st Grammar. The meeting adjourned until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Sherman
Wales
Moulton
McConnon
Chandler
Moody
Jno. Matthews
M.A. Wright
Mary Marvin
Mattie McMeans
A. N. Lowe
F. M. Chapel
F Reichenbach
Kate Chandler
Mattie Herrick
A Leacher
Missy Mattie Merrick
R. P. Sairi
Sec’y
May Fever tonic mixup shocks Monticello couple
A Cascader mistakenly delivers Clare's Hyon whisky instead of May Fever tonic to a Monticello couple. The delivery man arrived in front of their home and shouted the brand name, causing surprise in the early morning.
The Hedge Pressed Frame and Fruit Farming in Kansas
A Kansas reader writes on hedge fencing as a cheap method to contain livestock, describes a mobile hedge-press device, and notes state fruit varieties, winter impacts, and the rise of orchards in the region. The letter also discusses horticultural philosophy and temperance lectures backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurasco
Kans
Kansas
Nebraska
Kanas
Lowa
Linvis
Towa
Liiter
Lona
Lowell Snow
Ben Davis
Johnathan
Genet
Pairmain
Pippin
Willow Twig
Rome Beauty
Gilpin
Dominick
Tiditor
Wilson
Mother Shipton
Bob Ingersoll
Moses
Adien
Fourth of July Hears Col Rider Amid Dusty Crowd at Aurora
The Aurora celebration drew the largest Fourth crowd yet, despite a brisk wind and dust that hindered listening. Col Rider of Monticello IA delivered the oration to a vast attentive audience, though wind made hearing difficult and the barbecued ox fell short of expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Col. Ryder
Monticello
Aurora Republican
Col. Rider
Iowa
Candidate J A Smith Endorsed For County Superintendent
Rev J A Smith of Anamosa has been named a candidate for County Superintendent. The endorsement lauds his intellect and integrity, noting his teaching skill and experience in Ohio and Illinois. The Eureka reflects strong Republican support and cites his energy and public school proficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
J. A. Smith
Anamosa
ABC
Ohio
Illinois
Sherman Wins Governor Nomination in Buena Vista Contest
Onawa Gazette reports Buena Vista county cast 835 votes for Sherman and 22.5 for Larrabee on the last ballot though fractions were miscounted. Col Henderson moved Sherman by nomination, Col Vestal would have demanded ballot correction, settling the outcome and quieting Larrabee supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onawa
Buena Vista County
Sherman
Larrabee
Col. Henderson
Mr. Larrabee
Col.fenderson
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Across Monticello Area
The page records numerous property transfers and sheriff sales in Monticello and surrounding towns, listing buyers and sellers such as McBride, Johnson, Port, and Lyon, with parcels in Wyoming and Jackson counties. It notes multiple lot and block descriptions, around 2872 feet boundaries, and references to First National Bank of Wyoming. It also contains old advertisements for remedies including California Kidney Tea and Dr Thomp son’s products, with local dealer E M Thompson and Soetje & Starks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. McBride
M. Me
R. Roadd
Monticello
Hollenbeelk
Mo Wallace
Keller
Fisher
Anamosa
Mary A. Normantos
N. Carpenter
Rome
W. Johnson
Crockwell
L. D. Port
Sheriff
K. W. Johnson
Jackson
L. PD. Post
Hy Sheriy
Te Win
Crain
Ow Ke
Tuck
Tate
N. Clerk
Martha Pence
Lyon
D. W. Lyon
Mig
Vaek
Lou
Miller
Sano
Ducksou
Tunser
Vaexe H
Glenn
Kielland
Wyoming
Mary A. Servuss
Mary A. Servos
First National Bank of Wyoming
Block
Wands
Blouk
Isconeon
Attention shoppers for Louis Cook Buggies and Harness
A local ad announces a bulk sale of Louis Cook Celebrated Standard Buggies and Spring Wagons at low prices. The dealer promises full warranties and invites customers to inspect light and heavy harness sets, described as finely finished with oak-tanned leather. Located a few doors west of Watters Meat Market on Main Street in Anamosa Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cook
Troy
Watters
Main Street
Anamosa
Lawn
Through Tickets Offer Savings for Travel and Tickets
Local station promotes through tickets from Boston and New York to San Francisco with tariff updates and lowest figures. Cites departure times to connect with Eastern trains and invites inquiries at the ticket office run by J. W. Winsor. Also contains dental health ad and a legal notice about a will probate in Jones County Iowa dated 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. P. Rathway
Tain
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
J. W. Winsor
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Express
Monffertho
Olumienedng
Aon
Shrick
Cen. Com
Newly
York
Warner Miller
Thos. C. Platt
Conkling
Lapham
Davenport Quzette
Cittenn
Garfield
West Liberty
Monticento
Jeny
Thomas Hubbard
Woman’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
Si. LH. Campbell
M. 3
Onnen
Campbell
Muscatine Journal
The
Muscatine Tribune
Bta
Steve Hall
Campbelt
Campsuell
Devarruni
Bo, Campbell
Manchester
Democrat
B.A Campbell
Court House
Aurora
D. Morrison
Farnham Centre
P. Q
Thomas
Selectric
George Bell
Asthton
Soothe & Liathe
Recorder S Office
Jilly
California
Elm
Thompson's
M.S. Beutler
Delaware Place
Buffalo
Noy
Thonas
Soetje & Starks
Sierras
J. M. Thompson
E. M. Thompson
Goto
Mars
Fpreu
Agt
Bacher
Ager
Bay
Isbell
Center Jumelson
A. Fellows
Maquoketa
Iaa
Muquoketa
A. C. Harter
de Witt
Wood
Pat
EM. Thompson
I Bacher
Cas
GEO. F. Ineald
Dubuque and
Jones Counties
Burnell
Marshalltown
F. Grassmeyer
Omcano
Trg
Iowa Barb Steel Wire Company
Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Company
Worcester
Massachusetts
Wasinunn & Monix Manufactuxisa Company
Cuanies
Wasinuns
Thave
Reniley & Brcanbrack
Annimosa
ATL
Soetje & Piarks
Bucklen
J.J. Bacner & Co
Vail
Hixry Brenro Leret
Mat St
Saetje & Tiarks
State OF Iowa
Jonear County
Wuomi'll
Anne
Circuit Court
Said County
Cherewan
John B. Ounnen
Teda M. Ommen
JA. Ciltapman
Town
B. H. Watts
W. W. Calkins
J. Sampson
Storm Lake
Rockford
Henry
Denthi
Wa, Chann
Prairieburg
GA Yer
Cooper
Taio
Aso
McQuillen
Cascade
Leonsider
Wateh
Geo
Sutherland
Scotch Grove
Rockford Wateh
Boswein
Raymond
A. McDowann
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aikin & Lambert
W. F. Bingiaal Jewe
Pe Ee
De&l
Dunham & Leichhardt
Iave
H. Shipman
Grassmeyer
First Street
Nooodbatthwestern
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