Debate over moving county seat to Wyoming from Monticello
A Monticello delegation visits Wyoming for a mass meeting at the Opera Hall. Speakers from both towns urge relocation of the county seat, citing better facilities, a proposed new building, and a trunk rail route. Wyoming backers promise support. Monticello backs the move and warns of Anamosa rivalry.
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Wyoming
Monticello
GW. Taunt
MM. Moulton
MW. Ve
Dee Ee
Q. Wing
Anamosa
Davenport
St. Paul
MW. Werrick
Uhias
Becuse
Antinosa
Bradstreet
F. C. Ellison
Shaw
Iowa
Ellison
United
Williams
Olin
Austin
Blanchard
GW. Hust
Bill Shaw
Center Junction
Commercial House
Renomination talk and reform era notes spread in Ohio politics
The piece discusses possible renomination of Gov Gear with a northern lieutenant governor candidate, hints Capt. W.V. Laens of Mason City as a choice, and mocks editors as candidates. It criticizes Ohio Democratic reforms, cites scandals at Xenia Orphans’ Home and Athens Insane Asylum, and reports a rural whiskey still bust near Maquoketa with William Schwidden as the alleged operator held on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear
Northern
W.V. Laens
Mason City Republican
Marion Register
Lucas
Democratic Party
Ohio
Xenia
Athens
Longview
Asyhing
Note Swindlers Expose a Fraudulent Contract in Oslo
The article warns readers about a deceptive note disguised as an innocent contract used by swindlers in Oslo. By stripping the tail after the letters A A, the note becomes a first class promissory note, illustrating a cunning ploy to trap victims.
Multiple Fragmentary Civil Judgments From 19th Century Records
A sequence of court entries covers jury trials and court trials with verdicts and decrees in numerous cases. Plaintiffs seek damages, partition decrees, and judgments against defendants, with several cases settling bills or excusing exceptions.
Real Estate Transfers in Monticello and Wyoming Areas
Real estate transfers list several parcels and partial lots in Monticello and Wyoming. Transfers include Gibson to Schoonover for lots 310 311 312, Waneburn to Lawrence for parts of lots 448 454 455, and multiple deeds involving Milner and Williamson families, plus Beene Beeker and others. Amounts range from 700 to 7000 dollars with various lot designs and street names.
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E. M. Gibson
F. Schoonover
Lota
R. RK. Add
Monticello
L. Waneburn
A. Lawrence
KH. R
Win. Snyder
N. May
Rene
Waltview
Waltview.cssseeesescee
Eeecescertes
Teeees
J. Milner
J. Sutton
Wenton
Ale
J. Williamson
R Martin
Richland
Wm. Strong
Sweet
Geo. A. Sweet
Wyoming
A. Bronson
G. Milner
Uy Jota i
Sreeeses
Fanny A. Gard Tod
Wherry
Milner Et al
Mary L. Field
Agd Ciger Lend
No Physical Resurrection Declared in Defense of Spiritual Soul
A reader argues the soul is immaterial and survives death, citing Bible verses from Zechariah to Revelation and New Testament passages. The piece asserts the spirit separate from the body, references Christ’s resurrection and the thief on the cross, and urges caution in applying scripture to prove the soul’s immortality.
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the Express
Christ
Eden
Emmaus
Peter
Jairas
Vis
Luke
Rachel
Joseph
Benjamin
Elijah
James
St. James
Stephen
Jesus
Paradise
Mary
Aramathea
Pilate
Jeaug
Hell
Hades
God
Heaven
Earth
Paul
Monticello Tax Office Announces 1878 List Availability
Collector informs taxpayers in Monticello township Jones county that the 1878 tax list is received and payments may be made weekly at B A Stuart’s office from January 1 to March 1 1879 between 9 AM and 4 PM.
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Monticello
Jones County
B. A. Stuart
A Literary Revolution Meets Broad Sale Bells
Publishers push a literary epic to popularize It offers eight volumes in paper or cloth bindings with reduced prices and sample volumes mailed post paid. The ad promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure all for coughs colds and lung distress claiming numerous health benefits and urging purchase from Soetje & Tiarks.
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Chramnens
Morocco
Astertean Book Exchange
Beekman Sr
N.Y
Parker
Soetje & Tiarks
Jan
Leb
Mar
High Priced Butter Color Praised by Dairy Owner
A Monticello dairy owner touts Wells Richardson Co Perfected Butter Color as the best and cheapest coloring for butter. He claims it surpasses carrots and other preparations, urging farmers with white butter to try the product sold by Loctje & Tiarks and other merchants.
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A. W. Curiven
Bamer
Wells, Richardson & Co
Old Country
Loctje
Monticello
Invention Shown That Duplicates Instantly
A French copying book claims to reproduce writing instantly without water or presses. The device leaves the original intact and produces a perfect copy, offering business efficiency and cost savings. The La Belle Manufacturing Co of Chicago distributes. Wright & Dewey sell locally.
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la Belle Manufacturing Company
Clark Street
Chicago
F. W. McCunon
Iowa
Wright & Dewey
Consumption Cured Remedy Promoted by Retired Doctor
An old physician reports obtaining a vegetable cure recipe from an East India missionary for consumption and related throat and lung ailments as well as nervous debility. He offers to send the recipe and usage instructions free by mail in German French or English to readers of the paper, addressed to W. W. Suerar at 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
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East India
Powers Block
Rochester
N.Y
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