Monticello Express Highlights October 7 1897
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
2
Tragic Infant Death in Wayne Township
A three year old girl Mary Toenjes was crushed under a wagon wheel in Wayne Township while reaching for an apple. The accident occurred as teams waited to haul stone for a new house project. The mother witnessed the scene, the father fainted upon learning, and the funeral followed last Tuesday with large community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Toenjes
August Toenjes
Wayne Township
Min Toenjes
Summmer
Anamosa
Little Mary
Toenjes
September Term Court Closes After Short Session
The September term of the district court completed after about three weeks of activity. Paul vs Ellison ended in a six minute verdict for the defendant with a finding of innocent flirtation. George Claussen was fined $50 and costs for assault and battery after a trial. Other entries include default judgments and settlements of various cases as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Paul Vs
Ellison
Express
Dr. Paul
Martelle
James Ellison
Paul
Fartherst
George Claussen
Monticello caucus calls for local ticket nominations
Republican electors in Monticello township outside the city meet at City Hall on Saturday at 3 30 PM to nominate a township ticket including clerk three trustees assessor two justices of the peace two constables and road supervisors Also a 1 PM meeting this week at City Hall to discuss organizing a cooperative creamery For Sale two residences listed by J S Houser and Samter Samter David Sawer with quick sale prospects
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Township
Monticello
Death of Jackson F. Casady Former Monticello Resident
Jackson F E Casady died at his home in Iowa Falls on Saturday September 26 1897 aged 61 years 6 months 9 days He was born March 16 1836 in Mooresville Indiana moved to Davenport Iowa in 1841 later lived in Maquoketa Monticello and finally Iowa Falls He served as wagon master in the Civil War rising to Division wagon master and was mustered out after service He married Amanda Cogswell and later ran a popcorn stand near the post office He joined Rev TH Green in conducting his funeral at the Methodist church and was honored by the G A R Charles Payne Post at the grave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Fs. Casady
Iowa Falls
Mar Casady
Monticello
Towa Falls
Mooresville
Indiana
Davenport
Iown
Commonwealth
Casady
Maquoketa
Amanda Cogswell
Town Falls
Little Booth
Jackson FE
Co. D
9Th Town Infantry
TH. H. Green
Methodist Church
Union Cemetery
Charles Payne Post
Mrs Longstreet Withdraws From Georgia State Librarian Race
Mrs Longstreet, wife of Gen. Longstreet, has retired from the contest for the Georgia state librarian position since her marriage. She leaves the field with no further formal candidacy noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Gen. Longstreet
Georgia
Evergreens for Shelter Planting Proposal in Jones County
A local notice proposes to plant evergreens to shelter farms from weather extremes. The organizers offer to plow and prepare soil, plant in spring, and assume drought losses for two years. Payment due after trees establish. they also stock apples, plums, and cherries, stressing established varieties and sound roots. Visitors welcome and correspondence desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Drouth
Towa
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J. W. Doxsee
J. L. Sheean
Iowa Life Insurance Co
James B. Sheean
W. D. Sheean
Mary Moore
Town of Cascade
James Spellman
Henry Neunaber
Boo E. Rhinehart
Barbara Shumek
Frank Janghart
Minnie M. Kramer
Guardian
Silas Baldwin
Wm. D. Sheean
Laura Sheean
Mary P. Marsh
Thos. Kirkpatrick
James Johnston
William T. Cameron
C. H. Monger
C. M. Hollis, Jr
M. Hollis
Geo. W. Lovell
B. Kellum
Maria Kellum
John Schontal
Leroy Clark
Tuk Express
Amelia Borgelt
Francy Schneider
Trene Drinkwater
Nellie Matthiessen
Myrtle Barnhill
Nellie Wales
Nena Miller
Lillie White
Maud Mirick
Fred Wales
Id. Borgelt
Marty Stubler
Carl Stabler
Lyle Hicks
Willie Wales
Grace Rundle
Libbie Thoeni
Dora Young
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Sand Spring
McCormick
Chloe Brazelton
Cedar Rapids
Gr. Lovell
M. F. Byrnes
W. D. Bird
H. G. Vernimont
Republican Caucus
J. M. Horacre
al. Poure
Harger & Blish Music House
Dubuque
Zurich
Switzerland
J.S. Houser
Choice Residence
Samter & Samter
David Sawer
Samter &Samter
Steacy Repurts
Dry Goods Department
Lawrence L. L. Lonsdale
Seiz Bros
Rockford
Anc
Marshall Field
Glovers
Mackintosh
Cape
Lis
Golden Eagle Clothing House
Goldstone Bros., Propr’s
Reet
Wilson Bros
PrRic
Savoy
Geo. Stuhler
Mattitessen
Jones
Iowa
Golden Eagle Clothing Store
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