Local News Roundup and Weddings in Cass County
Lydia Gilbert returns home from Clinton as H D Hall family heads south here and there. George Hanna remains critical while Conduit and Docher families visit. Katie Croot wed George Ketcham Jr at noon with Rev Milliken officiating and receptions follow. Fire damages straw stack at J J Richards farm under suspicious circumstances. The Condits host a large wedding reception for Ernest Condit and Agnes Watt with guests from Monticello Anamosa Castle Grove and Cass township.
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Onstow
Lydia Gilbert
Clinton
H. D. Hall
South
Stephen Walworth
Scott County
Geo. A. Hanna
W. G. Krause
Willis Miller
Arkansas
Charles
Davenport
Melvin Finch
Scotch Grove
Geo. Chase
Orr
Squire Paul
Canton
F. Q O. Ellison
Anamosa
M. W. Hutchins
Wyoming
G. A. RB
Wim. McRoberts
South Prairie Church
Lochart
Cass
Navy
Wm. Hayes
Creston
Arthur Hanna’s
Mann
Central City
G. G. Ketcham
Geo. Ketcham, Jr
Geo. Croot
Katie Croot
George Ketch
Elmer Orcutt
Cass Township
Geo. Watt
Monticello
W. G. Condit
Edgar Tarbox
Geo. Johnson
Jay
Ora Condit
Bell Crane
Cora Sandhouse
Geo. Davidson
Residence for sale in Monticello on reasonable terms
Offer for my Monticello residence on reasonable terms. The lot and dwelling are in excellent repair. See 1G. H. Grorace for details.
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Monticello
H. Grorace
Turbulent times in Iowa as towns face fires and fraud
A broad survey notes victims of forged checks in Dubuque merchants and a string of disasters. Arlington's post office gains presidential status on January 1 with a $1,000 postmaster salary. Iowa Mutual Benefit and Loan shareholders await forty cents on the dollar. detailed fire and accident reports from across Davenport to Hopkinton accompanied by a population gain claim for Manchester.
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Arlington
Iowa Mutual Bailing and ‘Loan Association
Dubuque
Daniel Cooney
Berlin
Waterloo
Great Western
Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Cherry Sisters
Hazel Brush
Bargains in Implements at Altman harness shop
Bargains on plows cultivators planters seeders and carts offered for quick sale at Altman harness shop building 212 James Voorhees Geo T Ketchum and Miss Katherine Croot wed today at the bride’s home groom Geo Ketchum’s son and Rev Milikan officiated both ceremonies with Cass County residents among the first in Anamosa Journal.
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Altman Harness Shop
James Voorhees
Geo, T. Ketchum
Katherine Croot
Geo. Croot
Geo. Ketchum
Ernest Condit
Agnes Watt
Geo. Watt
W. F. Condit
Rev. Milikan
Cass
Anamosa Journal
Doctor's Sleep Advice From German Journal
A German article summarized in the London Globe argues sleep occupies a quarter to a third of life and promotes hard beds with minimal pillows. It urges daily airing and sunning of bedding for better health, warning against excess warmth and poor ventilation.
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Muchll
London Globe
A Whistler Anecdote and Other Noted Snippets
An amusing tale recalls Whistler as a boy learning copper etching and producing caricatures of his employers on a plate. Also recounted are notes on the Gold Brick Swindle and other brief curiosities from Westminster, Highland life, theater lore, and a Chinese market quip about a rice field pest.
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Whistler
Boston Transcript
Young Whistler
Fragmentary 19th Century Appetite Note
A fragment describes eating rats and compares their flesh to delicacies like squirrels, frogs, and eels. The speaker reflects on whether they would have enjoyed the dish if not for a persistent rat idea, contrasting taste with common culinary expectations.
Soufriere Mountain Named West Indies Great Natural Wonder
The Soufriere in Saint Lucia is described as the greatest natural curiosity of the West Indies. Located about half an hour from Soufriere town and near the Pitons, it sits at the foot of two barren hills. A three acre crust of sulphur and alum covers the crater with several caldrons in constant ebullition. Water ranges from black in the large caldrons to clear in the smaller ones. Creole guides stock eggs for visitors to boil in the caldrons.
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St. Lucia
West Indias
Soufriere
Pitons
French Regiment Overcomes Impenetrable Pass Obstacle
A French regiment under Colonel Walhbert crossed a deep chasm at the Simplon pass by using a thick trunk laid under fire. After initial casualties, the colonel led a small party across and charged, forcing the Austrians to retreat. Also notices offer farms in Iowa and Monticello property for rent or sale and a Monticello sawmill sale.
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Walhubert
Simplon Pass
Cassell’s
Monticello
David Mundell
G. W. Cannon
Census of 1900 Population Booklet Issued by Rail Line
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway pamphlet lists populations of U S cities 25 000 plus from the 1900 census and can be obtained by sending an address with a two cent stamp to the General Passenger Agent in Chicago. A Jones County Iowa court order leads to public sale of uncollected notes and accounts of the estate of R A Ricklefs, with administrator Charles S Browen auctioning at 10 am on Friday November 28 1900 at the estate mill office.
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United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
R. A. Rickless
Mercator
Europe
Tam Cariaco Qecord
Chicago Record
Madison Street
Chicaro
Notice of final reports in Jones County estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the estates listed have been filed with the Clerk of the District Court Jones County. A final hearing and approval is set for December 3 1900 at the court to allow interested persons to file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. The entry cites Peter C Smith administrator of Peter Strong deceased dated November 20 1900 Anamosa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Peter C. Smith
Peter Strong
Anumoga
Iowa
J. A. Hartman
Farm of 1963 Acres for Sale Near Onslow
Property consists of 1963 acres on a public highway in Clay township three miles northeast of Onslow. Well improved and divisible into two farms. Features include two orchards two wells a never failing creek through pasture and hog lot. Easy terms. Enquire of the owner Jan 10 Jorr B. Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Onslow
Jorr B. Huron
Fur Coat Stock and Harness Goods Promoted in Jones County
Largest stock and greatest variety of fur coats in Jones County with low prices. Also offer the largest and best stock of harness in all kinds made from Oregon Oak Leather noted as the best leather on earth.
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Jones County
Oregon
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J. W. Coxsee
Center Junction
Lucy Andrews
Mr. Youngers
Kittie Leech
Dr. Kent
Minnie Dawson
Gilroy
Lou Krouse
Ida Smith
Amber Lodge
Will Krouse
Charley Sherman
Grace Scroggie
Mattie Carson
John V. Dawson
Charlie Smith
Tama
J. 8
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Bert Kent
Janesville
Wis
Ladies’ Aid Society
Pine Grove
Earl Cook
Tim ‘Shea
Sporting
Tipton
Milwaukee
Sabula
John McFarland
Briggs
Arthur
Bertha Nagel
Manchester
Independence
Marion
Renwick
Davenport Furniture and Carpet Co
Peterson Wall Paper Co
Jarvis White Art Co
Perry Shoe House
Hattie Fry
Grant Fry
Hopkinton
Main Street
Cedar Rapids
Wheeler
C. E. Reeve
Diffenderfer
Hacker Bros
C. C. Morgan
B. Thorpe and Son
Masons
J. G. Diffenderfer
Sarah Flude
A. L. Kirkwood
Mrs. Riley
C. E. Morgan
Reed & Moulton
Reed & Moulton,grocers
W. E. Reed
F. M. Wheeler
Hucker Bros
B. Thorpe & Son
Masonic Lodge
Pee
Odd Fellows Lodge
HE. P. Lodge
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Augustus Harris
Drumolanus
Forsyth
Generus
Diocletian
Genetus
James J. Mason
Flowery Kingdom
China
H. M. Troy
Joan Gipson
Charles S. Browem
R. U
Ricklefs
Standard: Oil Co
Geo. Stuhler & Sons
Lee
Cc. W. Brown
Andell’s M .Shoe Store
Monticello State Bank
Fei
Youth's
Ulsters, Co
Our Children’s
Barr’s Oysters
Petit & Williams
Inter Ocean
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Inter Oceania 1
Laffan News Bureau
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