Local business notices and a tragic murder report
A Monticello page lists Dunham and Leichhardt building materials and a wide mix of goods from dairying supplies to cook stoves. The section includes shop improvements at Kinsella block and Grassmeyer furniture, plus a murder report from Wilsonville Neb describing the Colby widow case and Sawyers arrest details. Ed Chatfield’s overland journey status is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Byright
Joel
Wilsonville
Neb
Colby
Sawyer
Burnighvs
Avith
Russell Johnson
Robin Wilson
Nebraska
Chatfield
Monticello
Partnership Formed in Dental Firm Rundle and Wallace
Dr. O. B. Rundle and Mr. Samuel Wallack join in a dental partnership under the firm name Rundle & Wallace. The new firm offers modern dentistry with skilled staff and a well-equipped office in Duers Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frm
Cain
Duer
Home and marriage as shared life over tobacco and custom
A long editorial argues that home is not a woman’s sole sphere and that a husband’s liberty to smoke or chew should not define domestic life. It promotes mutual support, respect, and partnership in marriage, opposing the view that women must sacrifice comfort for a husband’s habits. It emphasizes shared goals and governance of a home by both partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hagan
Mary T. Gardner
Adrian
Michigan
Hagan
Jess
Hattie
New York
Monticello
Hattie Hagan
Frankie
States
Tam
Tennyson
Arker
Tonio
Scotja & Miarks
Soetje & Tiarka
Local residents share travels and visits across states
W Nash, former Station Agent, returns home after weeks in Minnesota. Wm Weir reports prolific well work in Story County with more orders to come. Mrs T J Ross of Nevada Iowa visits her daughter Mrs Dr Boardman. Mr and Mrs Horton stay with Dr Boardman. Frank M Smith, B O R M A R conductor, visits and returns to Cedar Rapids. Mrs D Goldman returns after nine weeks. son Julius marries in Cleveland. Dr Law of Rapids City, a mining expert, meets locals during a state tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
Yith
N. M. Smith
B. Hid
Anamosa
W. Nash
Minnesota
Wmn. Weir
Story ‘County
T. J. Ross
Nevada
Iowa
Boardman
Mra. D. Goldman
Julius
Cleveland
Ohio
Dr. Law
Rapids City
Black Nills
Monticello
Hills
States
Palmer & Paine Improve Monticello Hardware Store
Palmer and Paine completed major upgrades in their Monticello hardware store including a new elevator linking cellar to the second floor three stories high, a Columbian furnace to heat the 24 by 100 foot building, and a roomy stove sale room with a tinshop. The changes double as space saver, boost efficiency, and drive expanding sales as the firm reports rising stock and stronger orders while employing eight steady staff plus seasonal helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
C. E. Marvin
J. Sarles
J. W. McMeans
Palmer & Paine
Cincinnati
Nandell
Nye
Birth notices and local obituaries from Monticello Iowa
A mixed column reports births and deaths in Monticello and nearby, noting a healthy baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Boardman on Nov 17 1870, an infant girl born to Mr and Mrs Magee, and Annie Helder’s death at age 12 with a pious farewell. Also included are local notices on lumber and wood delivery, dairy farm sale prospects, and a blacksmithing/creameries services ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boardman
Wethenday
Boariman
Fragmented description of a valued employee in county institutions
A garbled passage extols Wille Workman and a young man as valuable employees. It claims strong and growing county institutions bring credit to the entire town, noting their qualities and usefulness in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Sloyens
Drngand Wits
Caution on Land Tract Sale and Old Ad Copy Valuations
Caution against purchasing a tract at the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 11 township 86 north range 3 west of the P. L. L. includes a note on prior contracts with Jeremiah Dooney and Jonathan Looney and heirs. The text then shifts to various advertisements for butter color, medical tonics, and Dr Price's products, highlighting claims of health benefits, flavorings, and perfumes, with scattered brand names and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Be Gr
Nrange
P. AL
S'ncres
Toorey Place
Eremiah Dooney
Jonatha Looney
Sila
Guo
The Young Folks Monthly Promotion and Patent Ginger Tonic
An advertisement touts The Young Folks Monthly from Chicago offering 82 pages for one dollar, with a bundled offer for 1880, plus a pitch for Parker's Ginger Tonic highlighting its digestive benefits, claims of cures, and local druggist availability.
Dissolution of Coxsee and Rigby Firm in Monticello
Notice states Coxsee and Rigby in Monticello dissolved by mutual consent after four years selling agricultural implements. All accounts owed may be settled with partners A. KR Doxson and Isaac Ruany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxsee & Rigby
Monticello
A. KR Doxson
Isaac Ruany
New Iowa Land Offers for Sale Near Storm Lake
On the line near the Ilinoia Central Rail in Iowa, land for sale includes 175 acres four miles east of Monticello with a house barn well and cistern and stream. About 80 acres in timber can be bought in small tracts with Nebraska acreage option. Terms allow two thirds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinoia Central Railround
Iowa
Great Town
Informa
Monticello
Nebraska
Tos. Boucien
New Hearse For Public Use Announced
Berane Dexter announces a specially made hearse for public use at reasonable rates from the Dexter Livery Stable. Also offered is an 80 acre farm in Jones county near Monticello with timber, house, barns, granary, water, and fences, with easy terms. inquiries to Warren Dodge or John Dodge in Greenville Iowa.
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Berane
Dexter Livery Stable
Jones County
Monticello
Barnes
Warren Dodge
John Dodge
Greenville, Clay Co
Lowa
Corporation of
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Eevexpress
Odial Pape
At ‘da
HOME
Gall
Moopy Bros
Calkins
Podhaski
Dunham & Leichhardt
C.E. Manvin
Palmer ‘& Paine's
Dunham & Leichhardts
Dr. Warners
Sou
Palmer
Paine’ A
Chandler & Paar
Jarland
Meyer
Tunhum
Leichhardt
Ding Kinsella
Palmer. & Paine
Danham & Teich Hardy
Ames Spratt
James ‘McKean
Scotch Grote
Mellett
Jones Co
Kinsella Block
F. Grassmeyer
F. A. Coyle
Cedar Street
Milwaukee
Louisville
Paris
F. Grassiheyer
Youssef & Abel
Tice
Tom Ransom
Railroad Street
Cedar Streets
John Ruger
Pathak
Dunham & Letchhardt's
Hayden
John Hayden
Wm. Gardner
Cass
Castle Grove
Fairbank
Palmer & Paine’s
Hureke
Anamiosa
Martin
Conris
United States Court
Pt. Madison
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Quiker
United Brethren
Universalist
Lizzie
Charlie
Bonnie
Hugh
Willie
Emin
Fadary
Mary
Maia
Hattie Haan
Chicago
Army of Tennessee
Davidson
Chas
Bidwell
Iast
Reltiired
Vineland
New Jersey
Connécticut
Walter Whittemore
Cyrus Whittemore
Bowen's .Praire
Fa, Whittemore
Hamilton County
T. H. Manchester
Bowen's Prairie
Perous Firm
Palmer& Paine
Nte
Mone
Arn of
Palner
Bonniwell
TA. D. Smith
Monticallo
Teun
Hostetler Ald
A.D. Syrvi
Pinno Tuner
Addie Harriett Mayo
Margaret Magee
Tyday
Calord
Helder
Alipthie Tag
Tanaworthy
Novembard, Inn
Annie Cy Arot
M. A. “Uatehelder
Yars
Jesus
Mamia
Spin Lund
R. Ricken
Lanawonthy
OM. M. Mourton
Swotch Grove Station
Low
G. Lomnann
N.B
Dairy Farm
Monticelly
Alfred Wiure
Monrau Saylor
Graoers
Waborty Street
Wella Richardson & Co
Burlington, Ve
Pricott
A Qura Foy Miley
Toathnontata
The
Young Volks’ Monthly
Mik Exvunsa
Manros Guonan
Ology
Wicks Andlhe Western
Parker
Soetje & Tiurka
Ney
B.'s ‘Podelaset
Aly
First Street
Montigotto Tai
H. Schipman
Tan the Mekuk
Opportia Kahn
Town
Fred, Reichenbach
Pau, Ponder
Aaitress
J. Sargon
R. 4. Co
Storm Lake
New Hearse
Binipson
Abapione Apeattic
Tonto Mediaina
Quire
Spornimtorchots
Himuron Medicine CO
Box MN
Buffalo
Mannion
Primmin & Oo
Scotjo
Paty
Forter, Milburn & CO
Bolo Prop Ra
N. C
Vanshhwa
Pcientific
Erican
Tuy Borentirre Amgrican
Scientific American
Mann & CO
Puolighers
IAI
Mevcare, Many & Co
Boliciars
Munn & Co
Wnex
Munn &Co
Dark Row
Washington, D.C
D. C. Tice
Deno
Walng
Thor
North Cedar St
Montizello, Towa
Rene Nace Legin
Ireen Ruse
Matheepee
Sebuay
Pei
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