Republican County Convention At Anamosa June 22 1881
The Republican County Central Committee sets the June 22 1881 meeting in Anamosa at 11 o clock to select fourteen delegates to the State Convention in Des Moines on June 20 1881. Representation is listed for Cobb Monticello Castle Grove, Oxford, Richland, Fairview, Greenfield, Sooth Grove, Washington, Jackson, Waynes, Madigan, and Wyoming townships. The piece contrasts political opinion with notes on Conkling and a critique of party unity and bolting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Anamosa
Cobb Oye
Monticello
Gastle Grove
Oxford
Ceceeseen
Riehland
Fairview Vos
Greenfield
Sooteh Grove
Mult
S.eenseeaeeiess
Washington
Jackson
Waynes Sacs Madigan
Reeereene Wyoming
Political infighting and canal talks amid Republican rifts
A lengthy letter critiques muckraking politics and defends Sherman while attacking Larrabee support in Iowa newspapers. It recounts a Shiloh era heroism tale, defends canal and river funding, and details Davenport Gazette coverage and convention maneuvers at Keokuk.
Resolutions Shaped by Iowa Delegates at Convention
The Iowa delegation, aided by Hon. H. M. Clark of Keokuk and Mr. Russell, framed and adopted resolutions with unanimous committee approval. Key figures like Torone 5.8. Farwell and Davenport City Attorney John W. Thompson supported the effort to block the St. Louis plan and prevent the fennepin canal project from advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Gacette
Hennepin Canal
Tins Monk Cello Express
John Hogan
Chicago
Mr. Wilson
Hogan
Tepnepin Canal
Guazette
Cowan
J.C. Dore
Chicrgo
Ion
McNutt
Muscatine
Ed. Russell
Kimball House
Gazette
Keokuk
Russell
Davenport Gazette
Mr. Russell
Sam Clark
Committee On Resolutions
M. Chirk
Russel
John van Valkenberg
Pa Madison
Hen. S
Iowa
Agan
M. Clark
Farwell
St. Louis
Barwell
Fennepin Canal
Rome township candidate response from Olin Recorder
The Olin Recorder reports Rome township now has a candidate for County Treasurer. G. J. Derr is named as a candidate, with the paper noting prior preference for Rummel but pledging support for the Republican nominees if competent. The piece stresses impartial backing of the eventual convention choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Township
Olin Recorder
Rummel
Derr
Rommael
H. Derr
Town of Monticello council approves reports and appoints marshal
In a June 1 1881 session the Monticello council accepts the weighmaster report and fees for services. It funds snow shoveling and various clerical tasks, elects J A Chandler Fire Marshal, reviews district court cases, and orders payment of warrants up to 1500 dollars at ten percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covunerm
Wood
Clisis
Nstin
Giles
L. Moulton
Herrick & Doxsee
Blanchard
Hy Stillman
Sal
Justice Huttn
Paase
Lomo
Joal Chandler
J.A. Chandler
Herrick & Doxace
Monticello
District Court notices and judgments feature in May session
Multiple court actions listed include fines and costs in cases State v Charles Dixon and State v Michael Riley, dismissals and consent judgments in several matters, juries and trials to the court, and alimony rulings. the docket also notes a revised New Testament edition and commercial ads for books and medicines.
Spring Blossom and Liver Syrup Advertisements and Warnings
An 1860s style ad column touts Spring Blossom for indigestion sick headache and biliousness priced at 1 dollar and 60 cents, plus Liver Syrup claims to cure liver complaints dyspepsia constipation leadache stomach and back pains. Other notes promote Salves for cuts and skin eruptions at 23 cents a box and Shilohs Cure with million bottles sold for coughs and lung issues, urging readers to heed warnings about consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soerje &Piarks
T.S. Palmer
Soutse & Tiarks
Soetje & Tharks
Bhitoh's Consumption Cure Promoted for Cough and Consumption
An early 20th century advertisement touts Bhitoh's Consumption Cure as the most successful Gough Medicine. It claims rapid relief for coughs, croup, and grave lung illnesses, with a money back guarantee and pricing at 10 cts, 600 cts, or 1.00. It also recommends Shiloh's Porous Plaster for chest or back pain, sold by B E M Thompson and J J Bucher & Co in Cov y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shilot
Shiloh
B. M. Thomson
J. 1B
Bacher & Co
At-Cow
BE. M. Thompson
J. J. Bucher & Cy. At-Covy
Improvements Bring Growth to Oxford Junction
From Oxford Junction May 24, 1881 a letter to the editor reports new lines of houses under way six dwellings and one Catholic church with an elevator finished and corn stored by Fordson and Carter Brothers. Timber for enlarging shops is on the ground a westbound passenger train delay due to breakdown and a local window-breaking incident leads to four Oxford Mills boys and two railroad youths fined one dollar each and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxrom Junction
Hpress
Uuder Way
Fordson
Carter Brothers
Olin
Railroat
Oxford Mills
Frank Noawcheck
J.G. Bates
Ditto
Presentation of Watch and Court Adjoinment Noted in Nebraska Notice
In Morgan Nebraska on November 14th 1880 a county court session featured Sheriff Babcock summoning ex county clerk B H White into the courtroom and directing him to the chair left vacant by Jude Shang. Judge McCain praised White’s standing and presented a gold watch and chain as a goodwill token amid a brief farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Babcock
B. H. White
Jude Shang
McCain
White
Dar
Wiilie
Mala
Electric Bitters Cure Poulitely to Death
When doctors fail and give up, Electric Bitters are said to cure diseases of the stomach liver kidneys and urinary organs. They claim relief from constipation and bilious attacks and urge readers to try them as the best medicine. Sold by all druggists at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Morocco
United States
American Book Exchange
Chicago
W.E. Bingitam
Jewenen
Joint public sale of Short-Horn cattle at Marshalltown fairgrounds
A two day public sale at Pair Grounds Marshalltown Iowa June 5 and 6 offers about 175 head of well bred Short-Horn cattle from the herds of F C Letts and A Hollister and from Gee Hammond Le Grand and Barclay Tracer. Auctions include numerous well known sires and mares with six months of credit on note and cash discounts. Catalogs available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pair Grounds
Marshalltown
Bates Hall
F.C. Letts
Towa
UW. A
Col. Tl
Muir
Paris
Atellon
Frank C. Letts
Manentaniurowy
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the Express
Republican County Convention
Republican County Central Committee
Conkling
Grant
Canada Christian Advocate
M. I. Church In
Canada
Adoverte
Old College
Stephen Girard
Orphan's College
James Lick
California
Robert Owen, McClure
Indiana
John Redman
Boston
Peter B. Brigham
Senator Conkling
N.Y. Tribune
Mr. Conkling
Charles Sumner
Seward
Fessenden
Trumbull
Grimes
Schurz
Elian Washburn
Gunstow
Hoar
Supreme Bench
Zach Chandler
John Sherman
General Hawley
George F. Hoar
Burside
Ferry
Michigan
Senator Windom
Merritt
Kirkwood
Garfield
Blaine
The
Recorder
Bro. Miller
Carrabee
Sherman
Dubuque
Larrebee
Zéimesx
Larrabee
Times
Waterloo Courier
Téth
Leutenant
Ceatre Guard
Sidney Johnson
Baren Rotherman
Council Proceedings Gy
Austin
Saw Kaun
J. R. Stuipstax
District Court
John Swann
BP. D
Bancoen
Jil Chaparan
State
Charles Dixon
App
Michael Riley
Brute
Chas
Elis
Grand Jury
Sarah Hopkins
Executrix Ete
James Hopkins
Kehoe
Dines Hopkins
Hinerson & Cony
IL Lelimkutil Et al
J.A. Parsons
P.O. Babcock
Sherticle
Prink
Lucinda
Witherell
P.O. Babcock Et al
Jobo D. Barnhilly
Lynn A. Barnlil
Aginst Plainiiy
Monticello Bank Et al
Mas
Frances KH. Mog
Frances E. Hoge
Gr. VanVeehten
Heere
Mechanicsvile
John Matthews
N. A. Sunberg
Jerry Yan
Elizabeth Garver
Daniel W. Garver
Gordon
R. Carpenter
Planta
James Solts
Ali
Dalby
Jacob Bute
G. Cottrell
Mary Wagan
James Hagan
Miles W. Liedmond
Melissa Richand
Joto Noel Jebs
Prof. Man
Shell
Center Junction
A. Fellows
Maquoketa
Hiad
Dershell
A.C. Harter
de Witt
Hole of Wood
Drugyvists
Buckley
JU. Baden & Co
Bhitoh
Oxford Junction
Jesus
Harry Eugene Uel
Saviour
Ouro
Angel
Harry
Clare
Hitthe Harry
Mouik KR
Morgan
Alma
Nevraska
Burnell
EF. Grassmeyer
Cutcano
Inca
Iowa Barb Steel Wire Company
Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company
Worcester
Massachusetts
Washern & Morn Mancracrunma Company
Cuanies F. Wasipurn
Harsle
GEOF
Heald
Annamosa
Dubuque and
Jones Counties
Zonckford Farm
Cedar Rapids
Rockford
Woodions
Rudolph Adams
W. W. Calkins
Cal
N.Y
Dunham & Leichhardt
Coa
Manny
Prairieburg
Jdxo
McQuinen
Cascade
Geo, Sutherland
Sevteh Grove
Boswell
Raymond
Ming
Cuuir
A. McDonann
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aikin & Lambert
Morpitene
Vaio
Ur Carlton
D& L
Shipman, Mercant Tailor
Grassmeyer
First Street
Brown & Boman
Opera House
Northwestern
Marble and Granite Works
Webster
Muscatine, Town
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