Onslow Correspondence Notes Local Movements and News
Onslow items report S F Larkey moving from Fadley farm to Wyoming. Ben Paul of Blairstown visits his parents here. George B Reid rents a farm. Jos Copeland visits Cresco relatives. Mrs H D Hall travels to Maquoketa for her mother's illness. Mrs Mohler is very ill in Clay Township. E E Jeffries to Olin for her father’s illness. Richardson couple attend Cedar Rapids funeral. Local residents visit kin and farewells. The town notes reduced apple prices and local school depopulation easing. Obituary of John McBurney aged 84 with family details. Chandelier gift to Cass church. Several local social visits and a newborn son born March 4.
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Onslow
S. F. Larkey
Fadley
Wyoming
Ben Paul
Blairstown
Wm. Paul
George B. Reid
O. Fowler
Jos. Copeland
Cresco
J. W. McCready
H. D. Hall
Maquoketa
Mohler
Ee H. W. Haddock
Clay Township
E. E. Jeffries
Olin
Wm. Fisher
Samuel Richardson
Cedar Rapids
John Johnson
John Byerley
Jackson Township
Noyes
Bert Bates
Adam Sutherland
Hazen Clark
B. F. Walters
Davenport
Marion
John McBurney
P. A. Tinkeham
McBurney
W. H. McKean
Ross Bohler
W. C. Paul
W. P. Coburn
Death of Civil War veteran J R Stillman in Harvey
J R Stillman, 73, a veteran of the Civil War, educator, and real estate dealer since 1892, dies suddenly at his Harvey office after a brief illness. He leaves a widow Elizabeth M Coles Stillman. funeral by Harvey Post G A R at 1:30 pm with Rev H F Hegner address, interment at Greenwood. He had opposed the saloon and recently ran as a prohibition candidate for supervisor.
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James R. Stillman
Harvey
Mesars
Harris
Oliver
Mr. Stillman
City Hall
Geo. B. Reed
North Harvey
Chas. Langley
B. T. Stevenson
Homan Packard
Detroit
Norfolk
Connecticut
Elizabeth M. Coles
Harvey Post G. A. R
Mt. Greenwood
H. F. Hegner
Congregational Church
Stillman
Local items from Castle Grove and vicinity March 9
Castle Grove notes include visits by Wm. Henderson in Dubuque, sick children and farm changes. Cattle movement to Anamosa, land rentals by Kreeb and Clouse, and corrections on a prior misprint about Coggon. Rural route reform remonstrance circulated, and Frank Miller sale drew strong turnout with substantial proceeds. Township plans mass meeting March 14 to discuss road policy.
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Castle Grove
Wm. Henderson
Dubuque
Jas. Hogan
C. H. Thompson
Union Township
Delaware County
Will Dennison
Onslow
T. ©. Cramer
Mgr
J. R. Walston
John Barrack
H. Hellberg
Anamosa
Henry Eileen
Bowen
Prairie
Michael Kreeb
Frank Clouse
Gus Rohn
Monticello
Fred Brennemann
Coggon
Oregon
Arthur McDonald
J. S. McLees
S. L. Rigby
M. Hogan
Reed
Lane Place
Charles Cramer
Pat Hogan
Murphy
Frank Miller
Bert Hubbard
C. R. Wilder
Downerville
Local Notes from Scotch Grove Cass and Surrounds
March items note a sick child of Mr and Mrs B L Hoyt, travel by Mr Del Kerr to Anamosa, Mr John McIntyre of Savanna Illinois visiting relatives, Mr George Sutherland departing for Emmetsburg, a K L G P lodge entertainment a farce In the Wrong Clothes and a social supper. Cass brief updates record Casteel moving to Holcomb farm John Bruce Cedar Rapids visiting parents James Milne Monmouth Illinois visiting Will Brays and Mrs Fred Chipman hosting tea.
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Scotch Grove
B. L. Hoyt
del Kerr
Anamosa
John MclIntrye
Savanna
Illinois
George Sutherland
Emmetsburg
K. L. G. P. Lodge
Cass
Casteel
Mr. Holcomb
John Bruce
Cedar Rapids
James Milne
Monmouth
Will Bray
Fred Chipman
Monticello Makes a Good Showing in Tax League Review
The Tipton Advertiser compares tax levies from 1903 for ten Iowa county seats including Tipton and Monticello. It notes Monticello’s levy at 48.50 mills is lower than most peers, while Tipton’s current levy climbs nearly ten mills due to public improvements and reduced revenues.
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Monticello
Tipton
Cherokee
Maquoketa
Indianola
Riceville
Willisea
Red Oak
Town Falls
Anamosa
Eldora
Nevada
Sigourney
Ames Oo
Webster
Osage
Langtry’s Don’ts for Beauty and Diet
Mrs Langtry prescribes limits for women seeking beauty. Do not eat when tired or eat more than one hearty meal. avoid hot bread and cold starchy foods. slow eating of ice cream, small morning and night water. limit coffee or tea. skip potatoes and rich fats to stay slim. keep skin clear by gentle choices.
House and Lot for Sale Near German Church
Property owned by Leonard Arduser near the German church is for sale at a reasonable price. Possession can be given April 1. J. W. Arduser, Agent. If you have property for rent insure it with G. W. Eastwood, and if it burns you I will get the rent until you can rebuild it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Arduser
J. W. Arduser
G. W. Eastwood
District Court In Session At Anamosa March Term
The March term convened in Anamosa with Judge B H Miller. grand jury impaneled led by W M Byerly and R M Corbit as clerk. Cases include adultery charges against Ira Bottomstone and Fred Close and other actions. numerous law and equity proceedings listed with defaults, settlements, dismissals, and guardianship matters ongoing.
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District Court
Anamosa
B. H. Miller
W. M. Byerly
Joseph H. Dehner
E. E. Hicks
T. T. Kehoe
H. Orr
James T. McNally
E. G. Peet
R. M. Corbit
Wyoming
Ira Bottomstone
Fred Close
John Boone
J. L. Richardson
Pointed Paragraphs from the Chicago News
A collection of wry social observations on civility caste and debate. The piece contrasts civil speech with vanity and foolish audiences, noting fools and legacies in marriage and self talk. It ends with a quip on sorrow and a biblical phrasing about harness.
Do Not Be Slaves to Your Children Proverb
A collection of Japanese proverbs about truth in wine bitterness manhood and self shaping like water shaping to a vessel. It notes the difficulty of keeping wealth and the allure of home fires and capital.
Real estate transfers listed for Anamosa and area
A long list of property transfers from Fayette Smith to Miller and DeWald and many others. The entries name grantees, lot and section descriptions, subdivisions, and prices ranging from 500 to 11000 dollars across multiple townships and counties.
Household tips from the Minneapolis Tribune
Good for the Housewife to Know lists practical cleaning and preservation advice. Paraf fain cleans, vinegar with plaster stops wall cracks, salt on carpet deters moths, beeswax treated pillows prevent feather leakage, vinegar-wrapped cheese stays mold free, and silk knit in sock heels extends wear.
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The
Minneapolis Tribune
Monticello Municipal Election Notice
A public notice announces Monticello will hold a municipal election on Monday March 28 at polling places across wards to elect a mayor treasurer solicitor assessor weighmaster park commissioner three water commissioners and councilmen in wards one two and three. A Kempf clerk.
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Monticello
Left Handed Wickedness in Lombroso Study
Professor Lombroso explains left handedness and left sidedness in the North American Review. He notes higher left handed percentages among criminals and lunatics, with lower rates among men and women in general. He cautions that left handedness alone does not determine character but may contribute to a negative profile.
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Cesare Tlombroso
Marro
Lombroso
Kollet
We Ain't So Very Weak Aboard The Windy Rockies Train
In a windy Rocky pass train a British looking man in tweeds mocks Americans as a weak lot. A large western passenger sits nearby and finally slams the window shut, retorting that they are not weak. Miners, cowboys, two ill women, and others witness the tense moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Residence with or without improvements for sale
Person named J. M. Houser advertises parcels including a good residence with or without modern improvements or vacant lots and invites interested buyers to call.
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Houser
Guardianship notice for Mary Seeber in Jones County
Final report of J. M. Stevenson guardian for Mary Seeber at PPRMOED Town dated March 7 1904 by W Ramsey parish district court Jones County Louisiana.
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District Court of the
State of
Iowa
Jones County
District Court
Mar
Fins
W.C
T. A. Rohn
Lena Rohn
Denaacaa
J. M. Stevenson
Mary Seeber
Pprmoed Town
W. Ramsey
Nettie Haines
Davenport
Jones
Krause
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Cass Church
Will Seibel
G. G. Ketcham
Old Society
Viola Brown
Will Ketcham
Elmer Ketcham
Newport
Scott Joslin
Orson Lake
Arch
Bessie Day
J. R. Stillman
Harvey Tribune Citizen
Langtry
District Court IN Session
Niles & Watters
John Considine
J. W. Coxsee
Martin Berger
Nicholas Lienen
James Baldwin
John H. Siebels
Ed. Michaels
Thomas Kusper
John Bower Sr
M. M. Mott
Harriet M. Mott
August Schlemme
Jasper Hutton
Citizens’ Savings Bank
L. L. Wells Et al
W. A. Martin
D. D. Rorick
Thomas H. Story
T. W. Grieser
Gilbert Blayneygar
A. R. Weaver
Herrick & Bauder Va
H. M. Carpenter
Lamb Bros
J. W. Koppes
Anamosa National Bank
Fred B. Hakes
C. M. Plummer
C. W. Merritt
Ellison, Newman & Port, Gar
George F. Longerbeam
A. Edleman
A. J. Dalby
W. Starry
Guy L. Walrod
F. H. Weseman
Fred Peterson
Citizens’ Savings Bank of Olin
Susana Horr
Anna Lawrence
John C. Coleman
Mary Dolphin
John R. Dulay
Ham
National Bank of Mt. Vernon
W. D. Miller
William T. Shaw
Oscar Norton
Oscar
Bertha Norton
E. M. Lawrence
George W. Lathrop
Orson
Ball
Jacob Arduser
Sidney A. Sanford
J. A. Perrine
John Clark
Carrie Biggart
Calvin Biggart
E. A. Bates
L. D. Bates
Daniel Holden
Alice Holden
B. F. Bates
F. E. Austin
John B. Hammond
Ida M. Hammond
James E. Remley
M. Prentice
Rose P. Prentice
Winnifred E. Prentice
Rose P. Landis
Ola Matson
Daniel Kohl
Mary J. Holcomb
Joseph Hall
William Caldwell
W. W. Brazelton
George W. Fisher
Bidwell
D. E. Pond
E. E. Reed
Mary R. Chamberlain
Tiffany
Cook County
Evan Morgan
Margaretta H. Morgan
David Sutherland
M. W. Herrick
Floyd D. Sinclair
M. M. Sinclair
W. M. Corbit
Samuel Eby
Elizabeth Brogan
William Fisher
Frank Fisher
D. E. Rummel
Gilbert Blayney
Daniel Moyer
Samuel Moyer
Gyda B. Stingley
Park Chamberlain
C. A. Sherman
Frank Ireland
J. H. Stingley
Daniel Brady, Jr
Melissa Ryan
Timothy Foley
Guardian
Joseph F. Starks
Joseph French
S. L. Gilbert
Charles H. Murphy
Executrix
James A. Griswold
J. A. Hopkins
John B. Corbin
Helen E. Mowrey
Emery
Mowrey
John Wregie
Frank B. Thompson
Margaret Wismeier
Chicago News
Cordelia
Deere
Deere Seeders
Deere Planters
U.S
Sharples
Bug
Matthiessen Bros
Fayette Smith
Miller & DeWald
Nancy Meek Et al
Fidelia Stingley
John D. Rhodey
Joseph Shedeck
Henry Hellberg Sr
Rose H. Hellberg
Booth
J. H. Fisher
Julia A. Kimball
George A. Wasoba
Carteer’s & Flannigan
Oxford Junction
Jennie M. Rundle
A. V. Scott
Bradstreet
GC. H. Lull
Chamberlain
Joseph M. Eby
W. S. Webster
W.S. Webster
Joseph M
Wm. Eby
James H. Armstrong
Eugene D. Armstrong
Ella M. Smith
Julius Darrow
Frank W. Smith
Ambrose Woodland
P. McNamara
Thomas Nolan
Henry Behrends
Theodore Leytem
J. L. Kaufman
Condit
Nancy A. Jewett
Theodore Rienjets
Sophia Able
J. P. Wyrick
Mary Cole
John Henik
Clara B. Miller
Charley Hansen Wig
Sly
Roy C. Paul
W. H. Mallico
J. S. Condit
Isabella Bennett
Henry Shimorda
A. Kempf
George G. Schaeffer
J. H. Perrine
Jane Clark
North Range
St. P.M
United States Land Office
J. W. Doxson
Grance H. Hamnes
J. W. Doxsee
Anow
Towa
Jon G, Kroause
Remley & Remleby
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