Monticello News from October 1879 Highlights
Forty years ago in Monticello October 1879 events include J Podhaski adding a trunk department to his Harness shop Rev J L Paine reelected pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Davenport annual conference. Monticello State Bank details show capital stock 100000 deposits and earnings. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Allan Trumbull. Teachers listed for 1879 80 salaries noted. Notable marriages births deaths and local business changes noted including the Kinsella block nearing completion.
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iThe Monticello Express
Allan Trumbull
William Schodde
Monticello
Luther Foster
Kate Curtis
M. A. Wright
Alfa J. Campbell
Alice Gurney
Pink W. Dyer
France R. Moulton
Mollie Crassmeyer
Mattie Herrick
Elmer Hicks
Mary, Preston
John Shelley
Nettie Sleeper
Eugene Starks
James Twaipey
Imma Vehon
James Walworth
Bertha Bell
Henry Berlin
Jennie Fairburn
Jennie Henderson
Anna McConnon
May Hickok
Maggie Johnson
Adelbert Sandhouse
George Yoran Curtis Stone
Kinsella Block
Fred H. Sarles
S. E. Sarles
Sarah A. Rearick
John Ll. Clark
William Rearick
Caroline Teede
Fred Grassmeyer
Effie M. Perkins
Scotch Grove
Franklin Sanford
John Rice
No beer no work no pay no eat no live box car inscription
In Chicago railroad yards I W W workers left on a box car the line No beer no work Milwaukee brakeman added No work no pay Madison yard worker added No pay no eat Madison maintenance man added No eat no live The piece argues work is man’s natural state and the sole path to production A Kansas City Star note adds hog prices are cheaper but pork remains, citing packing officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin State Journal
Chicago
Milwaukee
Madison
Kansas City Star
New District Court Cases Listed for November Term
The November term of the District court opens on the 3rd. jurors not called until November 24. Cases commenced since September include guardianship, promissory note, foreclosure, quieting title and divorce actions, with entities like Jones County Trust & Savings Bank, Midwest National Bank, Shanklin, Maiden, Tuetken, Holub, Grafft and others named. A final note on thrift stamps shows broad wartime support.
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District Court
Marcus Hansell
Clara K. Kness
Muriel Burns
Hatch & Brookman Lbr. Co
O. P. Hanson
Carroll W. Kimball
Letha McKinney
Midwest Nat'l Bank
Niles & Walters Savings Bank
New Equity
Schoonover Trust Co
John Maiden
Fashion Whim Drives Leather and Coat Trends
In an era of scarce leather prices soar for shoes as the market overstocked with kings. Leather overcoats gain popularity as fashion remains unpredictable and characteristic of the times.
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Chicago Daily News
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
District Court in Jones County Iowa to all concerned. On October 25 1919 a paper purporting to be the last will of Henry Rickels deceased was filed and opened. November 8 1919 is fixed for final proof and probate at the November term. People may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. A A Clarke Clerk and J J Locher attorney for the estate.
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Jones County
State of
Iowa
Henry Rickels
Said
A. A. Clarke
J. J, Locher
District Court
Rudolph Bohren
Jacob Sieber
Anamosa
A. A. Clarke Clark
Jones Co
Executor's Notice in Jones County Iowa Estate Filing
The District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints Henry M Carpenter as executor of Samuel Eby deceased. Creditors must present claims to the court clerk sworn and verified within legal time or be barred. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa October 24, 1919.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Samuel Eby
Anamosa
Henry M. Carpenter
Rat Snap Ad Promises Save for Farmers Across Country
James Baxter touts Rat-Snap as a farmer friend and rat killer. He says he spends about $3 yearly on the cake and saves around $200 in losses to chicks eggs and feed. The ad lists three sizes 25 cents 0 cents and a dollar and notes sales by Ricklefs & McNeill F J Kay and Geo Stuhler's Son Coa.
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James Baxter
Ricklefs & McNeill
F. J. Kay
Geo. Stuhler
Coa
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Endorsed for Stomach Ailments
A reader promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming five years of severe stomach trouble and bloating were cured. The note emphasizes relief from catarrhal mucus and inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis with a money back guarantee and widespread availability through W. W. Stickford and druggists.
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Mayr
W. W. Stickford
Financial Statement for Fair and Society Officers
Financial statement lists receipts from ticket sales and admissions, premiums by department including horses cattle and poultry, miscellaneous income, expenses for speed music and attractions, advertising printing postage salaries and maintenance. Signatures of G. P. Rockstad president Henry M. Carlsen secretary and O. B. Brainerd treasurer sworn before J. W. Lovell notary on October 27.
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Jones County—ss. E
G. P. Rockstad
H. M. Brainerd
Jones County
Henry M. Carlsen
O. B. Brainerd
Ee Brainerd
J. W. Lovell
Appraisers to Value Collateral Inheritance Estate
Notice in the district court of Jones County that HH oS Richardson A O Sones W Conmey, appraisers, will appraise the decedent Irena Tierren estate for collateral inheritance tax at 1 PM on November 24, 1919, at the clerk's office. Parties named include TH. H. Hoyt Henry M. Carpenter Jacob Rohr and others connected to the Reformed church boards and Mission House College.
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Jones County
Irena Tierren
TH. H. Hoyt
Henry M. Carpenter
Jacob Rohr
John Henry Herren
Elizabeth Schoenherr
Elizabeth Schoenherr Wullerton
Carl Rohr
Gruenstein
Mission House College and Seminary
The
Reformed Church of the United
Aml
Os, Richardson A, O
Sones W. Conmey
Rat Snap Ad Claims Effective Rodent Control
An advertisement for Rat Snap pitches a guaranteed rodent killer with odorless results. It promotes 25 cent, 5 cent, and one dollar cake sizes for pantry kitchens chicken coops farms and buildings. Sold by Ricklefs McNeill F Kay and Geo Stuhler's Sons Co.
Rats spread plague and disease and ruin property
Rats carry bubonic plague and foot and mouth disease fatal to humans and animals. They kill chickens, eat grain, and damage property. Rat-Snap kills rats and cremates remains with no odor. Sold in three sizes for 25 cents 60 cents and 1.00 by Hicklefs McNeill PF Kay and Stuhler’s Sons Co.
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Hicklefs & McNeill
PF. J. Kay
Geo. Stuhler
Geo, Stuhler’s Lions Co
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy for catarrh. It claims local treatments fail and offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. Includes demand for testimonials and mentions Hall's Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Rat-Snap Mice and Odor Preventer Cakes Advertised
Mice odor control product Rat-Snap offered in cake form with no mixing required. Guar anteed for chicken houses coops and small buildings. 60 cent package contains 2 cakes. $1.00 package contains 6 cakes covering farms shacks storage buildings or factories. Sold by McNeill F J Kay and Geo Stuhler's Sons Co.
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Ricklefs & McNeill
F. J. Kay
Geo. Stuhler's
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Financial Statement
Jones County Fair Association
Monticello, Lows
SBARS
Geo. K. Meyer
Patrick
West Main Street
Marshalltown
Roy D. Cooley
Wyoming
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
Doxsee
Lowell Block
Monticello Town
Ricklefs & McNeill, F. J. Kay and
Geo. Stuhler's Sons Co
A. P. Donahue
Model View Farm
Hopkinton, Iowa
J. J. Kay
of Webster New International
New International
G.&c. Merriam Co
Springfield, Mass
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U. S
George J. Wenzlick
W. A. Mirick
Phone
HOAG
Monticello, Iuwa
Mr. Hill
Deag
Eatonic
Geo
Chayer
Cascade
Holstein
Wayne Center
Amber
Monticello and
Colontha Legis Butterboy
Canary Valenda
Chunk
Portland
Hermar Rickels
Fugene Fagan
EF. E. Stimson
Tod Bye
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N.C
E. W. Dunn
Cascade and Garryowen Road
Dunn
Washington Township
John T. Conlin
Herard & Son
Jersey
W. A. Ross
Col
L. P. Waddick
L. W. Lovell
Uon
Navy
U.s.navy
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