Fire damages Kilnsella residence on First Street
Fire broke out in the wash room of D. E. Kin sella's residence on First Street near the railroad. The stove with wood overnight caused the blaze, but the furniture was saved and the house, valued at 3000 dollars, is insured. The alarm rang at two oclock Friday morning and the fire company arrived quickly. In the past month two fires have destroyed property totaling 8000 to 10000 dollars. The editorial criticizes water-supply neglect and urges improvements.
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Kinsella
First’ Street
New Hamburgh Embroideries and Dry Goods at Moody Bros
Local ad mentions New Hamburgh embroideries, dress goods, ginghams and prints at Moody Bros with a subscription offer to Dr. Mack's From Dark to Dawn. Also notes fence posts sold by Palmer and Paine and W. H. Proctor yard sale of hard dry wood at $2.50. Rev. Emory Miller lecture tonight at First DM Church. Mr Wescott appointed foreman on Lovell farm near Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Bros
Emory Miller
Key Found At Post Office In Search For Owner
A small steel key resembling a safe or padlock key was found at the post office about a week ago and the owner can claim it by paying this notice. The rest of the text references varied topics including retail patterns, a remark about divine service behavior, a publication about emancipation, and an upcoming book introduction by Mrs. Sarah Sleeper.
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Unomciousp
Ramnovo
United States
Sarah Sleeper
Slawson Returns to Farm and Marshals Local Ventures
Nelson Slawson with a new wife returns to his Sand Spring area farm. He will rent the larger portion and continue his agency for the Marion marble works. His family plans to cultivate small fruit, boasting one of the township’s largest raspberry patches. A horse saddle was lost near Monticello Saturday. found later at A Kimball's, reward offered at Ducr's store. Alfred Muller notes a missing saddle.
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Nelson Slawson
Sand Spring
Marion Marble Works
Sappre
Anthony Matherson Returns as H. W. Gill Salesman
Anthony Matherson resumes work with H. W. Gill agricultural implement dealer after several seasons with the firm. He is described as a knowledgeable, reliable salesman, returning to his old post. The passage also notes the newspaper law permitting continued delivery and payment collection for arrears and mentions potential fraud actions for nonpayment.
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Anthony Matherson
H. W. Gill
Anthony
Gill
Photographer Coyle Introduces Imperial Negative Re toucher
Coyle the photographer adds the Imperial Negative Re toucher to his facilities. The device uses directed current to treat negatives before exposure, removing freckles pimples and blemishes for a purer fresher appearance in the final photograph. Call Mr Coyle for superior portraits.
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Rowe
Poe
Coyle
Harness Suor KEMovan store move and sale plans
Podbaski the popular harness dealer will move his shop to a lot east of the old bank while the new brick store is built. He will maintain stock during the move and offer harness, saddles, collars, bridles, and millinery at undershipped prices. He provides repairs, orders, and commissions with prompt service. The Monticello merchant claims the largest first class stock.
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Harness Suor Kemovan
Podbaski
Bank
Monticello
Card of Thanks to The Kroreas Editor
Mr and Mrs S R Howanp of Monticello express heartfelt gratitude for the visitors who honored them last Saturday night with their company and generous tokens. They praise the host of friends and neighbors and wish happiness and prosperity upon all.
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The
Kroreas
Pinafore Comic Opera Attracts Big Bloomington Crowd
Dickson's Comic company presents H M S Pinafore to a crowded Bloomington audience with praise for Jean Delmar Buttercups and the captain and First Lord of the Admiralty roles. The troupe sails to Peoria after this evening’s show with full scenery and strong ticket prospects.
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Ver Majesty
Messia
Sullivan
Gilbert
Dickson
Hargest
Bloomington
Pantagraph
MLS
Durley Hall
Jean Delmar
Buttercups
Admiralty
Peoria
Birthday Chair Gift Sparks Cascade Community
On March 19 1879 at Bowens Prairie Cyrus Whittemore and neighbors from Monticello and local residents presented the elderly man a comfortable chair for his 66th birthday. J J Stillman spoke as the donor representative. A social repast followed with warm wishes from Mr and Mrs Cyrus Whittemore. Cascade merchants shift to Chicago stock to cut costs despite higher freight.
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Bowens Prairie
Monticello
J. J. Stillman Esq
Mr. Whittemore
Cyrus Whittemore
Cyrus Waalttemore
Surprise Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Party
The social event featured Mr. and Mrs. H Howard celebrating twenty five years of marriage with a surprise home raid by friends. Rev Paine officiated a spontaneous ceremony, amid gifts of silverware and tokens from numerous well wishers, drawing around a thousand attendees. The evening ended with laughter and ample refreshments as compliments were exchanged.
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R. Howard
Brintnall
Mary McConnon
Mrs. Howard
Z. Farwell
Julia A. Farwell
D. Smith
Stillman
Barnes
Walworth
Fawcett
Kinsella
Geo. W. Stuhler
Geo. W. Stuhter
G. W. Lov Ch
Mary E. McConnon
Paul Buol
Herman Leichhardt
Robert Hicks
Foster
Davidson
Maria Wright
Charles Gurney
P.M. Hicks
Lorentzen
Matilda Leichhardt
Aggie Matthews
Miller
Shernan
C. Marvin
J. Blanchard
Chesterfield
Myr
S. J. Sarles
Pond
P. I. Wescoll
Hopkinton
Rosa
Chicago
Earnest
Edith Sherman
Pink Duer
John ©. Duer
Anderson
Flini
Hodge
A.B. Anderson
Howens Prairie
Allar Flint
Golden Prairie
Miss Flint
Lenox College
Patra
Monticello Case Opposes County Seat Shift Rail Route
A Monticello correspondence attacks moving the county seat to Wyoming and criticizes the Davenport Northwestern railway. It argues the change harms Monticello, urges C M and St Paul Railway to purchase the line, and cites mail delays and neglect of local benefits.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
Frieght
Davenport
Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
Monticello
Davenport & St. Paul
Wyoming
Milwaukee
C. M. & St. Paul Railway Company
Anamosa
Iowa
Davenport & Northwestern Railway
Dubuque
Chicago
Lectures Planned by Rev Goodale In Wyoming
Rev Goodale of Wyoming will give a course of lectures at this place under Presbyterian Ladies Social Society auspices. The first lecture last Friday evening was well received and the society’s enthusiasm has cooled. The alander suit seems to have died for lack of breath. The creamery progress is slow. The rack is on the ground and digging the well contract is set. Edward Merritt, a former townsman, visited last week and is welcomed by friends. C LM.
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Goodale
Wyoming
Presbyterian Ladies Social Society
Edward Merritt
Edd
EH. Maginty
Clinton County
C. LM
J. H. Mitchell
Wisconsin
Ricker
Freemont
Olin
G. Clouse
Colorado
Cass
Eva
Misa Ida Crane
Bowen
Condit
James Lane
J. Lawrence
L. Todd
Missouri
Olivia
Langworthy School Drama Delights Despite Weather
Young people and the school staged four plays directed by A J Schoonover. Cast highlights include Peleg Packer Jamies Lockwood and Miss Ray Laurence The Fool of the Family Music from Monticello gentlemen Drawn from East Wayne and nearby areas, the performance received strong praise.
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A. J. Schoonover
Sanya the Pauper
Unns von Smash
Peleg Packer
Jamies Lockwood
Ray Laurence
Monticello
East Wayne
Local notes reflect farming rounds and family news
The community reports weather favorable for planting with farmers sowing wheat while delays hit harrowing. Widow and Rev. Mitchell visit Wisconsin. Ricker conducts meetings in Fremont. Marriages, moves, and deaths are recorded, with notes on property, schools, and a funeral. Livvin Canney mourns a son Howard, while Condit's charity supper and local weddings mark social life.
Four Poland China boar pigs for sale cheap
Four six month old Poland China boar pigs from premier state stock. Purported pure breed. Sold very cheap. Enquire at this office.
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Poland
Rye and Bar Disease Specialist in Castle Grove Offer
Dr J K R McLeam advertises exclusive attention to Rye and Bar diseases with an office opposite Skinner's drug store in Castle Grove township four miles from Monticello. It lists 200 acres well fenced 60 acres timber with a stone house two barns a 52 by 40 collar barn and corn crib. Features include a stone cistern two wells running water a stone milk cellar and a valuable hearing or chard. Terms to suit purchasers apply to Tuomas S Hunan.
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J. KR. McLeam
Castle Grove
Monticello
Tuomas's
Hunan
For sale Rundle farm near Monticeto with timber land
Auction notice offers 210 acres total including 130 acres of Rundle farm three miles north of Monticeto Bowens Prairie Goo buildings and water fences no sand water land plus eighty acres of timber land within one mile of the farm. Timber pasture and whole property listed at $6000. C F Crank invites inquiries.
Judge Grants Barbed Wire Patent Injunctions Pending Bonds
Judge Drummond ruled to grant injunctions in two barbed wire fencing patent suits by Washburn & Moon and LT. Rim wood against Lyman Manufacturing and others unless defendants post satisfactory bonds and file sworn sixty day production statements. He noted the disputes touch public interests and the invention versus mere mechanics, and sought a balanced remedy to avoid harm to all parties.
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Chicago Tuter-Ocean
Drummond
Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company
LT. Rimwood
Lyman Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Court considers injunction option in case over wire dispute
A judge weighs giving defendants a chance to inspect manufacture and sales records before an injunction. Defendants choose to post a $10,000 bond based on sworn statements. Palmer & Paine are noted as exclusive Monticello wire agents. The text also advertises Webster’s dictionary and a limited time offer with shipping details.
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Jordan
Palmer & Paine
Monticello
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