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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
2
Castine Grove Notes Reflect Local Work and Whimsical Mystery
Local items report J B Clark building a barn and a new pupil Josie Kehoe teaching in LeMars. Harry Clark returns from Denver and Mrs Krueger rehabs her home. Attendees at a social raise 12 25. A playful mystery notes harness and two candy hearts found breached by a dubious catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castine Grove
J.B. Clark
Harry Clark
Denver
Colorado
Krueger
Frank Mowie
Hopkinton
Deer Creek
Justices of the Peace
John Stadtmueller
Frank Smith
Arthur McDonald
D. W. Cunningham
Anamosa and Area Notes on Local Life and Politics
Onsnow Oct 19 gives a sweep of visits and moves from Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, and nearby towns. Residents like Geo Mills, John Waite, Tra Stimson, Mrs. Paul, and Hon. W S Hall appear in town or travel for work, family visits, and clerking roles. Political talk notes stable sentiment, with Republicans favored and silver opposition, and local business and farm updates follow with barn building, corn shredding, potato digging, and poultry day results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onsnow
Geo. Mills
Anamosa
John W. Waite
C. Tl. Anderson
Tra Stimson
Gilmore City
Wm. Paul
Blairstown
Belle Plaine
Nettie Paul
Carrie Litton
Cedar Rapids
EB. Brown
Parnell
L. J. Brown
W.S. Hall
Monticello
Bertha Trotter
Chicago
Marshalltown
J. A. Paul
Bertha McMillen
Blanche Paul
Sarah McIntyre
Center Junction
J.C. Overly
Anamosa Journal
Frank Plume
Ad Condit
R. Mann
Central City
Charlie Testa
Will Ladd
Lara Hanna Brown
Hlingis
Ladies’ Aid Societyj
Fred Crane
Geo. Schoonover
Taxpayers Ticket Emphasizes Roads and Tax Cuts
A 19th century voters note urges support for the taxpayers ticket on November 2. It pledges reduced taxes and restrained spending while upholding rights and punishing evil deeds. Candidate J O Krovuse is presented as honest and ready to serve the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Krovuse
High Grade Steers for Sale in Scotch Grove
The undersigned offers 27 head of good high grade feeding steers two and a half to three years old for sale. Inquire at the seller’s place in Scotch Grove. Also notes a closing out sale at Samter & Samter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Monticello Faces Saloon Rumors and Local Society Notes
A Cedar Rapids man allegedly opened a soft drinks parlor in Monticello and may seek to sell intoxicants under a government license. The editorial warns against law violations and urges community support for Prohibitory Law enforcement, while reporting on Junior Lyceum events, deaths, and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Discussing Family Affairs from Council Blas Nonpareil
The Dubuque Telegraph criticizes Mr. Shaw as lacking the true American spirit while the Des Moines Leader defends the mule’s humor. The exchange shows a bustling debate over temperament and satire, with the Telegraph now returning fire in this opinion clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Shaw
Dubuque
The
Telegraph
Thanks to friends for peaceful invasion during pastorate
We express sincere gratitude to the many kind friends who visited last Thursday evening and brought substantial welcome to our third year's pastorate.
James George farm near Monticello for stock raising
The James George farm of 440 acres two miles southeast of Monticello is well improved with fine water rights and a good natural grove, suited to stock raising. Inquire of G. H. Grorax and H. M. Canvenren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James George
Monticello
G. H. Grorax
Treed by Bear in the Mountain Cabin Tale
A serialized tale from St Nicholas describes three soldiers detaining a bear cub in a hut chimney. The mother bear attacks the cabin at night while Bromley and Philip hide, warding off the bear with blankets and a chest, then escaping with aid from Lieutenant Coleman. Atlantic Monthly notes Cape Cod scenes and Thoreau’s journals. Public notices announce a meeting of the O. Duer post on Oct 28 and a shop for sale by Robert Trenderson at 17W2 W. OM. Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Shelton
St. Nicholas
Bromley
Bramley
Philip
Coleman
Cape Cod
Thoreau
Orleans
Provincetown
Charles Lamb
Cape
Atlantic Monthly
Ten-room brick residence for sale by owner
Property owned by David Sampter offers a ten room brick house for sale. Describes it as desirable and aims to find a quick buyer. Inquiries to Santer & Samter clothing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santer & Samter
Planting Evergreens Sells Itself Says Jones County Planters
The note offers to plant and care for evergreens on Jones county farms in spring, with two year establishment guarantee and payment after trees prove sturdy. It includes selling apple plum and cherry stock, invites proposals for wood cards for Scotch Grove district schools, and announces farm rental and musician visits to Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Drouth
Iowa
Scotch Grove Township
Towa
Scotch Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monticello Express
J. W. Coxsee
Castle Grove
Cass
Css
Samter & Samter
Charles Webber
Rae Penniman
Iliner Lang
Stuart Smith
Blanche Peltier
Essie Hoagssady
Mabel Allen
Maud Lightfoot
Jessie Lightfoot
Des Moines
W. OD. Sheean
Harriet
Mr. and Mus, E.G. Warre
H. M. Canvenren
Tno. O. Duer
Usua
M. Mchaughlin
Isis
Enyure
Robt
Trendersona
Preston
Choice Residence
David Samtper
Comency
Ste
Dry Goods Department
Indian Head
Lawrence L. L
Lonsdale
Selz Bros
Loys
Rockford
Marshall Field
Glovers
Good Mackintosh
Samter
Grand Combination Sale
Miller's Tecumseh
Ray Wilkes
Square Business
Burlington
Elever Hendricks
Great Wonder
de M’s Blank Chief
Town
Delaware County
Ellington
Sale
W. F. Draming
Ryan
WM. F. Druitity
F. A. Pennisian
Proprietors
C. M. Hanya
al. Poure
Harger & Blish Music House
Michael Henley
Moticello
W. EF. Hexery
Churion, Town
Colden Eagle Clothing House
Goldstone Bros
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