Monticello News Highlights and Local Notices
The Monticello column reports community events and items: fair prizes won by Mrs. O. Fr. Aldrich and daughter Lillie, caterpillar damage to trees, a camelot of local crops, and notices of the Iowa Old Soldiers encampment in Anamosa on Sept 28. It notes church social plans, a missing boy in Castle Grove, tax list ads, and upcoming sermons by Dr. Miller. Health board warns on glanders in horses and urges prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Fr. Aldrich
Wyoming
Lillie
Clanpers Ts
Blute Board of Health
Michigan
Ure
Lightning damages McCormack house in town
A house in the eastern part of town was struck by lightning during the storm last Tuesday morning. One window was damaged and the McCormacks, Mr. and Mrs., were shaken but unharmed though shocked by the sudden event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligursina
McCormack
Portraits by Coyle Draw Loud Comparisons
Sceptics claim Coyle’s photos rival those of artists who boast of perfection. Visit his parlors to view his work and decide whether to hire him or choose another shadow-catcher, with payment arranged as agreed and charges not guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Jones
Sand Spring
Judge Tourges
Chicago Inter-Ocean
St. Peal
Christ
Rudhoms
Mrraud
Von
Loston Traveller
A. Bee
Provedeave Press
Coyle
Personal Notices From Mt Pleasant and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Dr Fawcett visits her brother in Mt Pleasant Capt D F Mayee and wife returned from Ashland Neb Mrs J Blanchard visiting in Dubuque with her brother ndaw B W Blanchard C E Wales and wife left for Dubuque to attend the Exposi tion to be away the week Miss Julia Farwell returns from eastern seaside resorts in poor health Mr R M Hicks of Bowens Prairie starts for Auburn New York to join his wife there for several weeks Mr and Mrs Wicks expected home early October J S Smith Whiting Glove and Mitten Factory salesman returns from a three and a half month trip starts out again Whiting reports prosperous season and larger sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wales
Dubuque
Julia Farwell
R. M. Hicks
Bowens Prairie
Auburn
New York
Mrs. Wicks
J. 8. Smith
Whiting
Cass
Iowa
Monticeillo
Mia
Ritchie
Will Condit
Ohio
Barrows
Stacyville
Hibor
Rhoda Thompson
M. C. Thompson
Geneseo County
N.Y
Quo
Lewis
Henry Ritchte
Minnesota State University
Tena Conningham
Manchester
Seaman
Ezra Ketcham
New Jersey
Donn
Tinois
Daugs
Mr. Washburn
North Cass Creamery
James Clearland
Canter
O. P. Day
W C T U of Iowa Convention Notice Sept 20
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa invites auxiliary unions churches Sabbath schools and temperance groups in Jones County Monticello to send delegates to the Second Congressional District convention September 20 and 21 at the Monticello Methodist church. Mrs I H Washington will speak. Delegates should send names to Mrs S B Sarles committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticerro
Wnnusl
W.C.T. U
Second
Monticerlo
Sarles
Wen Foske
FJ. Ovinwron
National Society Organizes Circles Across United States and Canada
The Jixpress notes a National Society formed two years ago in Chautauqua New York with branches across the United States and Canada. In the past year membership exceeded seventeen thousand and a four year reading course was prescribed to encourage home study and thoughtful inquiry. A local circle here meets biweekly, with a September 20 enrollment meeting at S. S. Farwell's to recruit new members led by Monville? locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jixpress
Chautaugu
New York
United States
Canada
Stig
Viag
Farwell’s
C. L
Prairieburg Paragraphs and Local Notes 1880
Prairieburg items report Miss Lockwood’s bee sting mishap near the eye and her recovery. H D Sherman buys Burnside Star Creamery. locals expect a merger as business activity grows. Fall term starts September 6 with Mrs Hudson and Miss Condou in charge. A Sunday hailstorm near Central City damages corn, farmer prospects worsen. A young man shows butcher skills under mentors, with a cautious plan from his partner. A correspondent enjoys occasional rides again, unsure if habit will last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Burg
Condou
Monticello
Central
May Ben
Hacusster
W. EH
Weather Watch for County Fair Ending August Week
The table indicates the last week of August is typically wet, a pattern recorded since 1873. Residents recall damp conditions at the County Fair, which has always been held during the week that divides August and September.
Our Cass Letter from Cass Iowa Sept 6 1880
Rain disrupted holiday plans in Cass and nearby towns. The wind toppled Ritchie's slews and Condit's corn crib, causing fruit loss and stalled fairs. Local residents and guests trade news on farming, schooling, church events, and family visits as health and accidents are noted.
Fragmented Black Baptist Metodist debate in Kansas scene
A long dialogue-style piece depicts a Black speaker recounting religious conflict and predestination as he debates Baptist and Methodist ties in Kansas. The text contrasts Protestant sects, cites prophetic language, and questions Teology while addressing Samho-Well and Jeems-De Lor in a rural meeting setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Henden
Dar
Kansaa
John de Baptist
Still Life in Kansas From the Hapreas Journal
Guasco Kansas Aug 27 1880 describes a hill country view over river bottoms and creeks, a solitary cattle herder with his dog, and reflections on solitude inspiring introspection and philosophy as city life contrasts with rural living. The piece notes livestock, peach orchards, corn, stone quarries, and a dugout home along the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guasco
Kana
Hapreas
Landa
Debhind
Ttrick Shepherd
Burns
Wordworth
Lfelder
Sone
Calle
Sheep Herding On Ridge Describes Locals And Vista
The writer notes rough gravel and soft soil on a ridge where a large flock of sheep is herded by men and two dogs. A boy aged about 40 is praised as a good herder, while two mounted herders with dogs pass by in a scene of rural life. The land is described as heavily settled in river valleys with rich, healthy fields and broad grazing areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saveral
Dou
Ebgadine Mackhone
Nelbofeora
Salamon
KPO
Supervisors Proceed at Amnosa Office on September 6 1880
Jones County Board of Supervisors met in the auditor's office in Amnosa in a dinocular session with five present. Minutes from the prior day were approved. various petitions on taxes, bridge construction, and road work were referred to respective committees. The auditor reported on the insane hospital, school bonds, cash receipts and expenditures, and warrants issued, with detailed bridge fund disbursements and a schedule of payments to contractors and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Jones County
Auditor's Office
Amnosa
Clark
Chalmaiay
Schoonover
Freeman
Dune
Patrick Malfetd
Ft Bridge
Washingtownship
O. Lockwood
Margaret Contin
Dionison
Frank Supple
I. Koller
Greenfeld
Burda
Daly
Towit
Solomon Thomas Insane Hospital
Iowa
Dones County
Board of Supervisors
Said
Dorr
Anion
Dlon
Sata
Hunter
Cece
W. O. Smith
AD Win
Greig
Oasis
Hester Alger
Dennis Moore
Whitewater
Washinton Township
Asporviaora
Georgia
Moyberger
Joshua Sitti
Proglatona of
Jiuay
Rosark
Roygudiaa
Peti
Aspen
Alfred
Faso
Fae
Lowidi
Moechenly
Gothie
Aorialiige
TSO
Channonhees Ai
Budo
Cherettre Archuresdt
Riddsey
Seyler
Amoy
Borove
Tsa
Maddole
Towtt
Rand
Tb Thoretor
Antion
bin Aiton
Lotr Dowd
Garfield and Arthur Club Meeting at City Hall
Garfield and Arthur club members meet at City Hall Friday evening for business. The glee club will provide music and RM. Bush Josq. of Antunosi, J. W. Doxser, Pres, will give a short address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield and Arthur Club
Glee Clab
RM. Bush
Josq
Antunosi
Notice to locate Albert Preston and widow’s claim
A dated notice from Jacob Bans of Montioring Iowa Sept 11 1830 seeks help to contact comrades of Albert Preston a member of the Pird lown Battery about his alankness while in Union service. Readers with information should reach Walhicu M Preston Montterlla Iowa to aid the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Preston
Pird Lown Battery
Walhicu M
Preston
Montterlla
Lowa
Margaret Broeseh
Jacob Bans
Farmers Ready for Orders as Kiln Reopens
A lively note from Jon Gaugon, proprietor, announces a new kiln run and the return of steady orders. Farmers are urged to supply grain and pay for the revived demand, with anticipation of profit after long drought and scarce markets.
Misleading Patent Remedies Crowd Local Market
A long, fragmented ad dense with patent medicine claims and pitches from various sellers. Advertisers promise quick cures for spavins, spasms, constipation and chest illnesses, naming vendors like Soetjo, Tarks, Warles, and J. Bacnum & Co, with testimonials and generic success stories.
Abstracts of Real Estate Prompts and Dunal Attests
Anamosa firm Henley and Mreanbrack offers carefully prepared abstracts of title and property records in Jones County. The service includes promissory notes and related title documents, ensuring clear chain of ownership and legal readiness for real estate transfers.
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Il Foods
Dones
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Moody Bro’s
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Inte
Riley
Reynolds
Collar & Hames
OVO
Waines Aonticullo
Home News
Julius Goldman
J. B. Miller
Iowa State Encampiment of
Anamosa
Bacher & Cos
W. M. Priston
Monther
C.H. Wales
Ladies Social Society
the Concrepational Church
Farwell
Cnpen
Marvin, Sec
Castle Grove Township
Mrs. Zimmerman
Davenport
Baan Acatn
Jacob Bruesch
Far West
Pramoburg
J.J. Lombard
Center Junction
Ife
Sle
Dr. Miller
Tls$. Hubbard, Esq
McAdam
J. L. Paine
Nfayette County
Paine
Julius Gulduman
Tom
Sony
Democratic Party
Clarence Blanchard
Tair Ag
Londolin Russell
O. E. Aldrich
Herbert Osborne
George Schrader
Stalker
College
Budd
Macomber
Will McConnon
Welch
Iere
Yown
Peterson
Palmer & Co
Dr. Fawcett
Mt. Pleasant
D. F. Mayee
Ashland
Neb
J. Blanchard
Ndaw
B. W. Blanchard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa
Chautaugua Iterary and Scientific Circle
Prairieburg
Iain
Emanett
Duvang Fund
Amoniut
Cline Bridge
Monticello Township
Schutz
Ling Bridge
Boros Hour
Bio Cole
Hale Senee
Hinson
Bo Gearhart
McLeud
Hilver Creek Bridge
Onutle Grove
Higby
Starr
Bryan
Newport Uridyu
Wacko
Banghart
Wablingtoin
Ceyerseees
Todd J
Dowd
Cowan
Dreifer
Fairview
I. Cooley
Cluny Ee
Duck McDaniel
Eopang
Smill's
Fee
Oxford
Deldgie Hale
Peewton
Hille
Garfield and
Arthur
J. W. Doxser, ‘Pres
Bridstreet’s
Ntee
Monticeado Tile Works
Jon Gaugon
Montsa
Ath
Sania
Daxter
Kemdill
Soeljo
Tarks
Dr. Thomas
Heloeuhs
Soetjo &Tlarks
Soatjo & Warles
Elartor
de Witt
Jown
Abel
Dempa
Hoetje & Mharks
Tee De.fehl
Montbelto
Orodebelt
Oma
Soutju
Travis
Whiterio Peopl
Svetjudb
T., Diver
Minnesota
Harmon, Mervin & Co
Chicago
Duerling
Mar An Dusen
Doer
Conte
Kise
Din Beauxa
Hy. J
Bacumn & Co
Henley & Mreanbrack
Pwill
Piblic
Anetton
Clyde Galdings
Tosto
Gerhard Melee
Eae Ees
Mvr
Eversdiely
Andy Angen Ceports
Wong
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