Local Advertisements and Notices From Monticello Area
A collage of town notices and ads: Butter and eggs to Calkins Plant for sweet corn. Leichhardt buys W Towne residence for home fitment. price 1 080 cash. Lectures by Geo Wendling and Rev Messmer planned at Opera House and A U W Hall. Seeds, harness, hardware, stoves, and boots offered by various stores. Chadwick to build a 20 000 milk daily creamery at Cass Center with local bonus funds. Local tax collector J B Siru announces office in Whiling s Glove and Mitten Factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Twp
Whiling
J.B. Ssiru
D. Chadwick
Cass Center
Prices in Montiegnio markets as press time
The bulletin lists hogs at 4.00 dollars per hundredweight corn at 0.24 dollars per bushel and oats at 0.26 or 0.80 dollars per unit, with figures shown as the press deadline nears.
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Montiegnio
Local notices and advertising fill Monticello paper
A long roundup lists school board actions, lectures by Geo R Wendling, and various local ads. It covers subscription expirations, bulletin board wants, farm profits, and shop notices for glass tinware and fencing. It also discusses the Dubuque Dispatch launch and editor profiles, plus medical skepticism and Masonic emblem speculation.
Masonry and calamities through the ages
The passage argues that Masonic symbols found in biblical and mythic relics do not prove Masonry safeguards. It cites the tower of Babel, Noah’s ark, and Adam’s tomb to claim Masonry failed to prevent human error, punishment, and sin across generations. The piece questions the value of relics linking Masonry to universal misfortune.
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Progate Prince
Tower of Babel
Mr. Ararat
Nash
Adam
Monticello Rail Proposal Draws Local Tax Pact
A movement led by G W Runkle seeks a 40 mile Monticello to Quasqueton railroad. Voters may approve a 3 percent tax to fund construction with tax collection delayed until milestones. completion by 1882 is required or the tax is forfeited. The plan could reshape area trade and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Jones
G. W. Runkle
Iowa
Monticello
Quasqueton
Buchanan County
Castle Grove
Jones “County
Mazel Green
Delaware “County
Monticella
Anid Jones County
Cascade hog dispute and town tax debate in Monticello
The piece details a proposed tax of about 17000 for Monticello and Cascade farming interests, with large taxpayers favoring the plan. It attacks Deacon Isaac Baldwin over a hog shipment misreport and exposes deceptive figures by Cascade hog buyers. It also reports a suicide attempt by Wil Walworth and obituary notes for local residents including Smith and Whittemore, with life histories and community impact.
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Tanac Baldwin
Cascade Pioneer
Isaac
Cascade
Monticello
Deacon Baldwin
Pioneer
Clark
Mare Tth
Tsaac
Danaary
Porkopolis
Baldwin
Wisaac
Death of Harry Walworth Ends A Desperate Struggle With Insanity
The article recounts the death of Harry Walworth after a decline from a brief recovery from a severe mental illness. He lay in a death-like stupor for days, showed moments of improvement, then sank and died at 6 30 am. The piece notes his intense friendship with the writer and reflects on his faith and final fate.
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Walworth
Lfe
Harry Walworth
Annie
Andi
Local Notices Highlight Property Lease and Student Travel
A. R. Coxsee leases lot on N. Shaler to build an agricultural warehouse. Cascade Pioneer notes Miss Jennie Babcock at Epworth Seminary spending a brief home vacation and planning to return next Monday. Eureka records Mayor R. S. Williams of Wyoming visiting town last Monday night and returning home Tuesday. praised as a progressive public spirited leader amid county seat contests.
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A. R. Coxsee
N. Shaler
Jennie Babcock
Epworth Seminary
Contuct
Mendels Will and Marriage Notice in Montleetla Parish
A church service conducted by Rev. Fred Graf at the residence of Mes C. Williaming witnessed the marriage of Mr. Mien Sowhws to Miss G. Williams on a Montleetla date. The record appears from a damaged OCR section and notes a ceremony in a church setting with local participants.
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Churth
Mes C. Williamig
Honorable Life Ended in Quiet Dignity
A tribute recalls Hee without Cateniathun as a model of simple fidelity and honesty. His death is described as a natural end to a well balanced life, likened to fruit ripening and entering into the new life beyond the grave. The piece quotes Ary nal's poem on a good man’s final rest.
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Ben
Dubuuque Disputch
Joe State Register
Dubuque
Dispatch
B. W Blanchard
MM Islapekard
Register
Wut
Duabugge Zelegragh
Ty Patcamman
Batas
Jane Brazinton
Santa Cla
California
Tuan
San Jose
Los Angeles
Sfe
Ife
San Francisco
Santa Cruz
Smith
Aong Democrats
Wyoming
Amuanosa Journa
Uough
Dryden
Trarvester
Mer. Whittemore
Cheshire County
New York
Ancestoss
New England
Bureau County
Ilinois
Jo Davis County
Whittenore
Jones County
Richland
Louisa Blodgett
New Hampshire
Bhe
Blodgett
Prairie
Quis
Alander
Arynal
Resolution of Respect for Barrett Whittemore
A funeral notice from Riettand township records the death of Barrett Whittemore former secretary of the School Board. The township extends sympathy to his friends and relatives as they mourn his fifteen years of service.
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Tron Hisabors
Riettand
Barret Whittemore
Witeh
Enid
Barrett Whittemore
Tit Musican Worn for March is re ceived
A damaged column notes an issue of The Musical World with an elegant portrait of Miss Kimna Thursby, new songs and piano pieces, and an offer to subscribe. It mentions a Maquokety railroad talk, and political editorials urging Prohibition support amid Iowa GOP debates. Also reports Mr Steward moving from Rome township to Kansas with a well-equipped farm near Babitha.
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Kmina ‘Thursby
Karl Mera
Musical World
Nancy Lee
Bratnard's Sons
State Street
Chicago
Resovan
Deiran Stayard
Rome
Duis
Kansas
Babetha
Steward Ding
Tle
The Right Mand of a Strong Man
The piece argues a Republican victory hinges on Northern votes while the South remains solidly Democratic. It calls for a candidate who embodies honest citizenship and liberty, naming James G Blaine of Maine as the strong man to unite the party and inspire volunteers for victory.
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Slows City Journal
Republican Party
Republican Way
Blaine
Jim Blaine
Malina
Farm for Sale Near Monticallo with Hardwood and Water
The undersigned offers 176 acres miles east of Monticallo with a good house barn and wells plus 80 acres of timberland. Also 80 acres in Nebraska. Terms are easy with ample time on all holdings. installment options available. Location and details described in public notice style.
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Monticallo
Nebraska
Boucuagn
Saw Mill at Monticello Seeks Winter Timber Work
Sawenilll in Monticello announces completion of a Bteam Saw mill with a 55 inch circular saw for sawing lumber into any size. Winter work invites log owners to bring logs and have lumber cut. Dated Dec 17 1879 by Joan Gisson.
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Joan Gisson
New Hearse Offered For Public Use By Dexter Livery
8.8 Stanxa proprietor announces a specially made hearse available for public use. It will not operate for any undertaking establishment and will be offered on reasonable, satisfactory terms to all.
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Stanxa
Dexter Livery Stable
David Alingsworth
Ioc
Cee Getiboe
Tg Dartvmunthy Ora
New settlement offers on Central Iowa railroad land
A promotional notice from Y. Samrson Land Agent of N.& 8,0, ROR Co Storm Lake Iowa outlines a new way to earn a home for settlers. It advertises special offers to attract buyers and provides contact information for inquiries.
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Miinels Central Railroad
Y.samrson
ROR
Storm Lake
Iowa
Uiny
Taxes and remedies from a 1880 Monticello township notice
Odd mixture of tax collection notice and medicinal ads from Monticello in 1880. It reports a tax list receipt for the township and lists the collector, then shifts to promotional copy for Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder and a curing salve, with generic medical and product claims and vendor names.
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Monticello
Dones
A. Minti Marel
Enn
Medical Discovery Promises Free Remedy for Cough and Cold
A letter describes a controversial new remedy claimed to cure throat and lung ailments. The writer notes it is free of charge and criticizes affordability barriers for those in need. Alleged promises of dramatic cures are emphasized while referencing a failing medical system.
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the Express
Oois
John Blanchard
Jno. O. Duer & Co
Home News
Wendling
Calkins
Weer
Dunham & Leichhardt
Hi. G. Leichhardt
W. Towne
Wee Puccron's
Town Loan and Trust Bank
Des Moines
Deacon Pierce
Henry
Canton
Schodde’s. Tf
F. Grassmeyer
Podhaski
Geo. R. Wendling
Opera House
Cleigh Belle
Dunham & Leichhardt’s
New School Fund
Dunhoon & Leichhardt
Messmer
Timothy
W.T. Procton's
Farswins
F. J. Popitask
Fred Reichenbach
Moody Bros
Wrisley
Wn. Rhodde's
Asa C. Bowen
Sand Spring
Delaware County
TEE Express
CAL and
Src
F. J. Popitaski
Board of Education
Victor
GrassMgyvkit
W. W. Jacobs
Moody's
First Street
State Senate
General Assembly
Marshalltown
Beatty
Milwaukee
Louisville
Paris
W. W. Jacob
Central Park
Cincinnati Gazette
Cleopatra’s Needle
Wenilling
Congregational
David Jenkins
Church of
Harry Adams
Mr. Jenkins
HH. D. Smith
Rider
Mr. Rider
Messrs
Cone
Wil Walworth
Hfe
Mirick
Grettly
James
Hattie
Russell
McDett
Smunel
Mon- Nuello
All
Sith
Whttemore
Priday
Maredith
Lam Residaice
Bowens Hame
Barrel Whittemore
Adieouwan
Asan
Amd
Cand
Ydoorks
Adek
Ricuwany, KA
Marvel
BR. Waterpestown
Prost
Sunhivan, Seay
Pre Dem
Brainard
Maquokety
Leading Railroad
Prey
MD St Paul Company
Maquoketa
Die Inique
Temperance
Davenpore Gazelle
Sawenilll
Kemley & Freanbrack
Anamosa
Donvs County
Mooroe Taylor
Che Rheamiade
Amore
Duckloa
Cisecar
Joel Dacian
Vompare
Faroe Gap
Walla
Tleharitian A Co
Nok Acheson
Fred
Bin
Yen
Misa
Simon
Bor Saale
Aw, Bad & Co
Edions
Proapanen
Aye Beach
Atestriely
Chandra Ayeton
Appian
Hague St Toting
Metian
Rod AY Gun
Angele
Cotophay
Godinabonite
Nodice Funtion
Thomaay Depaptheyta
Novkivud Bpstory
Abwottny
Forest AN Prmam Publishing
Brs
G&d
North Cedar Street
Post
Ofice
F. Reichenbach
The
Podhaset
Monticello Bank
H. Shhipman
Mwickok
Kahn
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