Monticello notes September 1897 highlights
Reports from Monticello and surrounding areas include births and deaths such as a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Thoeni on the 2nd, and Miss Nellie Kairns dying at 28 from tuberculosis on the 10th. Principal George W. Curtis Jr. takes Coggan school post. Mrs. Nancy Hildreth dies on the 21st. Lydia Gruenstein and George Guyan wed on the 6th. Amster Cook and Geneva Cook wed on the 25th. public school enrollment reaches 486 with 251 boys and 235 girls. Lard prices at local markets and multiple accidents and illnesses are noted, with regional moves and deaths including Mrs. Inglis’ sister in Nebraska and Miss Florence Langworthy’s death from consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Chris Petersen
Norway
Martin Thoeni
George W. Curtis, Jr
Coggan School
Paul Hilers
D. C. Prader
State University
Iowa City
Charles Fish
Langworthy
Nancy Hildreth
Levi G. Hildreth
Gerd Harms
Trippe
South Dakota
Lillie
Charles Fairbanks
Castle Grove Township
J. B McQueen
Jones County
Anamosa
Lydia Gruenstein
George Guyan
B. B. Gruenstein
Haeussler & Schneider
Margaret Coleman
J. Lane
Monticello
Florence Langworthy
Susan Langworthy
Grace Rundle
O. B. Rundle
Amster Cook
Geneva Cook
D. EH. Pond
Fred Miller
Richland Township
Rolfe
Iowa
Applegate
Scotch Grove
Michael Ferring
Gill
Norman Smith
Hoag Duster Company
Nellie Kairns
John Kairns
Scotch Grove Township
Castle Grove Social Notes and Local Moves
Castle Grove reports nine threshing outfits at work last week and near completion of fields. Visitors include E J Noble and W D McLaughlin in Cedar Rapids, with several families and students traveling for fairs, schooling, or work in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
E. J. Noble
W. D. McLaughlin
Cedar Rapids
Co. Leclerc
S. Grover
Frank Miller
Cass
James Delay, Jr
Marion
M. J. Tallman
F. C. Cramer
Buck Creek
Henry Eilis
Strawberry Point
H. C. Irvine
Irvine
Greer
Central City
Josephine James
Bellevue
Hopkinton
Esther McAleer
Monticello
Marcella Heery
Cascade
BE. J. Noble
C. A. McLaughlin
Chicago
Irving Deaton
Springfield
Missouri
Labor unrest rises as postwar era looms
The Vinton Eagle notes labor is in high demand yet restless with strikes spreading nationwide. It warns unions may face their toughest period after the war, as costs of labor and living diverge and tensions grow. The piece cites quotes on timing, customer grievances, and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton Eagle
Monticello Council Acts on Streets and Budgets
Monticello council adjourned then regular session adopts plat for West First Street curb and gutter zoning. They set 1918 tax levies across funds and approve loans and street and sidewalk work. Mayor pro tem elected. reports show balances and numerous city department bills approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Schneider
West First Street
Y Monticello
Voorhees
G. P. Rockstad
Monticello State Bank
General Fund
Renk & Cropp
F. Dautremont
W. B. Sloan
Leesekamp
Chris Hartman
B. Biler
Wm. McMahon
Ccsevseceesenee
Monticello Express
H. S. Lee
F. Kellum
Dep Marshall
A. Meyers
G. J. Northrop
Clerk
Chris Dinklage
Labor Streets
B. Wiley
L. Miner
F. Matthiessen
D. Redmond
Monticello Elec Co
Shawing Space
Geo. Brown
Water Fund
Hook & Ladder Co
Taylor Fire
Iowa Telephone Co
Monticello Improvement Club
Division Street
Main Street
Locust Street
Grand Street
Proper road oiling explained with crucial prep
An observed guide from Wallaces Farmer stresses that oiling highways yields benefits only with thorough prepa rations. Drainage grading dust removal and proper oiling technique are required to avoid wasted effort and greasy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces’ Farmer
Des Moines
Missouri Agricultural College
A Man's Education in Society Name Reveal
A New York Herald piece notes that many men only learn their middle name when a daughter enters society, highlighting a curious social rite and its personal implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Wanted and For Sale Notices From Monticello Area
A collage of small ads listing eyeglasses for sale, rental homes, a morgue of services, and various properties and livestock for sale or rent. Items include seven and eight room houses, a 40 acre farm near Langworthy, thoroughbred bulls, porcine stock, a meat market, furniture, and a magazine subscription offer. Local names include Dr L G Stuhler A G Hanken Luella Gibson J G Hiben Henry Hellberg George Killinger and businesses Altman’s harness shop Monticello State Bank C C Curtis and Sons.
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New York Times
Augusta Evans
Walter
Council Proceedings
T. Carson
C. J. Northrop
Des Moines Bridge Co
Sere Pittsburgh Meter Co
Light Fund
Ccm
Hall
Vic
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
L.G. Stuhler
Altman
Rand Funeral Divesting
A. G. Hanken
Phone Black
Louis Schulze
Chestnut Street
Luella Gibson
Harry Sanderson
Viola
7Th and
Sherman Streets
C. C. Curtis & Sons
W. H. Winans
E. BE. Reed Farm
Torient
Cedar Street
Edith Brazelton
Sycamore Street
John Nelson
Poland
Prairieburg
J. G. Hiben
Henry Hellberg
Hoosier
Davenport
George Killinger
John G. Schoon
Club
St. Nicholas
Century Magazine
Youths Companion
Desert
F. O. &. Datrell
Henry H. Schoon
Bell Telephone
Iowa Telephone Company
WOLF
Wolf Chemical CO
Quincy
Dlinois
W. W. Stickford
L. H. Lang
Yousse Bros
Monticello Motor Co
F. W. Page
O. B. Burrichter
F. J. Mathiessen
Monticello, Ia
Monticello, Ta
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Thomas Pender
Jowa
F.B. Collins,piano Tuner
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill Hardware Store
H. M. Remury
James Remley
Remley & Remley
David E. Gilmer
W. Herrick Reed
Herrick & Reed Attorneys
Express Office
R. D. Cooley, Auctioneer
Wyoming
DR. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
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