St. Louis Elected a Republican Mayor and Senate Breaks Deadlock
The Express notes a Republican mayoral win in St. Louis and reports the Senate end of a deadlock with Hon. Filiam Price of Town confirmed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. It criticizes Gov. Gear's appointments and discusses prohibition debates and constitutional interpretations amid Iowa and national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Louis
Senate
Filiam Price
Indian Affairs
Battle over county slate mirrors Iowa GOP tensions
The Muscatine Journal, Sioux City Journal and other papers spar over county slate aims and Governor Gear’s future role. Debates touch on party unity, leadership, and the push for Gear as a strong governor versus senator while warning against politicized state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear
Wilson
Alv. Gear
Sioux City Journal
Lowa
Senate
Jowa
Jowrad
Gov. Gear
Iowa
Commonwealth
United States
Council Proceedings at Couscl Roosts May 4 1881
Regular session notes include Weighmaster Wood report for April with draft totals. Claims allowed for Moulton Blanchard Cursady Cassady Giles and others. Ordinance 105 readings dispensed and adopted. Water bond approved. Fence around water works lot authorized. Water for Austin hotel approved. Committee for Mississippi river convention appointed. Platform scales sale committee named. Meeting adjourned with Sam Kauss as mayor and Jor. Striucas as recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
M. M. Moulton
Jno. Blanchard
Jas
Cursady
A. Cassady
I. Jones
Ay F. Lamsbe
M. Giles
Kahn
Monticello
Whivers
Mississippi
Davenport
Woth
Farwell
ML Mb
Juno
Blancherd
N. W. Austin
Wales
Chandler
F. Grassmeyer
G. E. Jacobs
Real Estate Transfers filed in Recorder’s Office 1881
March 19 to April 24, 1881 transfers list numerous deeds and parcels. W.R. Spratt to Ann J McKenn lot 304 acres se ne of fh Scotch Grove. D. Stover to W. Arnold etc. Many entries reference Madison, Greenfield, Oxford Junction, Anamosa, Wyoming, and other locales with assorted lots, tracts, and prices listed in dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Office
W.R. Spratt
Ann J McKenn
Scotch Grove
Ieee Bion
Samuel Stover Tod
W. Arnold
DD. McMurrin
Madrview
Nornman Tod
Murfield
S.A. AD
Greendulch
TLS
Murfield Tod
W. Norman
Smith
Samboise
Montleullo
Cramer
AL WU
Goril Tod
Castle
I. Wilson
Alto
A. WY
D. Wollenberk
Jonn T. Cook
Ky Soper
Greenfield
Fisk
Oxford
United States
Wilson
D. Smith
Rome
W. Cramer
Foley
Hannah Foley
Keel
A “McRae
Lota
Young
B. Atlen
M.D
Lace
Jackson
Nicholas Shatler
Margaret Shat
Aft
Rie
Tiland
Jas
Voorhees Todas
A. Voorheen
Wis
Pisse
Montic
Josiah Scott
Augie Pierce
C. M. Merriweather
Angie Pierster
Anamosa
Thomas Walker
Angie Pbster
Angie Pierre
FSW
Gillette
Webster
Amamosa
K. Parker
M L. Field
Joah Hatfman
Bik AW
Wyoming
Catharine Countryman
Mtg Neat
Wyombing IL
Byer
S.G. Franks
Mergaret
S. Slocum
Muckti
Tu Ge Cor
Kohl
Vairvitw
L. Sehoonover Wayne. Co
Eagis Amanda Miller
Elizabeth Lane
Matticelle
Nely
Conkling and Chandler Battle as Boxers in Washington
A Washington Letter describes Roscoe Conkling and Senator Chandler boxing in a humorous scene. Conkling trains daily, sparring at a ceiling bag, while Chandler, led by a novice, faces a surprising defeat that ends his boxing invites. Ned Price is revealed as the trainer-turned-lawyer who outboxed Chandler.
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Washington
Phi
Roscoe Conkling
Efe
Chandler
Zach
Sod
Conkling
Mair
New York
Banker Joe and Peacock Bay Clydesdales Shine at Davidson Farm
Banker Joe, a premier Clydesdale stallion, owned by the Davidson brothers two miles west of Monticello, traces lineage to Scotia and Darling lines with multiple first prizes. Peacock Bay, another Davidson entry, descends from Argyle and Salmond champions, praised for stature, movement, and progeny. The farm hosts visitors with open hospitality.
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Iows
Banker Joe
Davidson Bros
Monticello
Joe
Scotland
Glory
Highland Society
Perth
Padain
Kingston
Durham
Ontario
Darling
Canada
James McArtney
Clackmannanshire
Young Clyde
Prince Royal
Old Clyde
Netherby
Britain
West
Peacock
Argyle
Salmond
Champion
Renfrewshire
Thomas Irving
Montreal
Rose
Robert Smith
Ladyland
Kircudbrightshire
Albert
Matchem
Mosstrooper
Davidson Farm
Editorial backing Gear for Senator sparks Iowa political note
The Mason City Republican endorses Gov. Gear for the U S Senate term ending with Kirkwood. It urges Gear to take the long term while McDill serves the short, and notes Bowen of Chicago was killed in a buggy accident. It recounts Bowen’s life from New York to Chicago business, banking, and canal development with three sons surviving.
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Dubuque
Tie
Mason City
Republican
Lucas
Gear
Senate
Kirkwood
McDill
Lona
James H. Bowen
Chicago
Asa Bowen
Truman Sr. Bowen
Sand Spring
Inter Ocean
Bowen
Lerkimer County
New York
Chicgo
Caroline A. Smith
Bowen Brothers
James Tl
Chauncey J
Calumet and Chicago Canal and Dock Company
Calumet River
Pullman Land Associations
Kensington
James
Iran
Arthur
Card of Thanks for Monticello Bereavement
The family of Ebenezer Sutherland thanks neighbors and friends in Monticello for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement. Grateful for the assistance offered from all sides. Mr. and Mrs. PW Yrerian Monticello, Pa May dd, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duan Sim
Monticello
Ebenezer Sutherland
Eand
PW. Yrerrian
Moxticino
May
Monticello Cemetery Association Meeting Notice
The Monticello Cemetery Association will hold a regular meeting at the Congregational Church in Monticello on Monday evening May 24 at 7 o'clock. Elections of officers and adoption of By-Laws for shrubbery and property protection will be considered. Debts to the association should be paid promptly to enable land acquisition for cemetery expansion. Gardner, Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Register
Kansas
Lawrence Journal
Olin Recorder
Rome Township
The
Recorder
Atayor Walie
Monticello
Sawmill Offers Sawing Services and Logs
Joan Gipson proprietor promotes Steam Sawmill with complete order status and high quality home lumber. She states she has started with one hundred logs and welcomes more logs for sawing with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Gipson
Prop'r
Notice of Change at South Cedar Street Depot
HW Gan announces the sale of the old Agricultural Depot on South Cedar Street to Mr Anton Matthiessen and the purchase of the Coxsee Rigby stand. He invites old friends and patrons to visit the improved facility with better handling of agricultural implements and farm machinery and mentions arrangements with leading manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Cedar Street
Anton Matthiessen
Coxsee & Rigby
HW. Gan
Through Tickets Now Available at C M and St P Station
Travelers and planners can obtain coupon tickets to east and west destinations from this station. Tam updates tariff changes weekly and provides quotes to many points, with through tickets saving time and money. Eastbound passengers on the new route depart at 7 25 a m for Chicago arriving 1 p m to connect with eastern trains. J H Winsor, Ticket Agent, offers courteous information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M.& St. P. Railway
Tam
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
J. H. Winsor
Ordinance Vacates Alley Between Rail Road Lots 469 470
Monticello Iowa council approves vacating part of alley between Rail Road Addition lots 469 and 470. Vacated strip runs 16 feet north along west line of Lot 470 then east along First Street, with Grasmeyer to pay fifteen dollars plus costs for publication. Ordinance takes effect after publication in The Mosquito. May 4 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rail Road
Monticello
Iowa
Jones County
Lowe
First Street
Fred Grassmeyer
Sam Wares
JR. Stillman
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Healthier Scalp and Hair
Advertises Ayer's Hair Vigor as a pure plant extract remedy to prevent scarf and dandruff, stimulate roots, add gloss, and keep hair flexible. Also promotes a world class salve for cuts and skin ailments, guaranteed satisfaction or money back, sold by J J Bacurr & Co. Notices on western Iowa dairying opportunities from Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J. J. Bacurr & Co
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the Express
Corning Gazette
State Register
Miller
State Supreme Court
Republican Party
Trily
Offce
Rusic
Ben Hill
Muscatine Journal
Council Blutts Wen
Council Proceedings
Sam Kaus
Jor. Sriuasas
Senator Chandler
Ll. Gardrner
Wills & Doutrick
South Side
Grassmeyer’s Hardware Store
Fr. Shipman
Vierchant
Grassmeyer’s
Brown & Boman
Opera House
Buccklen‘s Arnies
J. Sampson
Storm Lake
Beckford
Henry
Cua
Prairieburg
Rockford Watch
Jno
McQuinnen
Cascade
Gro
Suthenland
Rockford
Andrew Bosweny
Elgin
A. McDonnLl
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aikin & Lambert
W. F. Bingham
Bali
GEO. Haines
Ron Clad
Dunham & Leichhardt
D&l
G. G. Schaeffer & CO
MO. O. Dyer & CO
North Western
W. W. Webster
Muscatine, Iowa
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