Correspondence from Onslow and surrounding notes
Onslow September 15 correspondence lists residents visiting and traveling beyond town. Wm Neelans and son from Plov er Oregon visit. Wm Wasson of Onega Kansas attends estate settlement. many locals return from trips or host relatives. Schools reopen with F E Fowlie principal. church events and picnics planned. a 70 guest German birthday, local improvements, and bank assist.
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Onslow
Wm. Neelans
Little Son
Plover
Oregon
Wm. Wasson
Onega
Kansas
Lee Spooner
Anamosa
P. B. Blackmar
Peterson
Lydia Gilbert
Emma Cole
Mgr
Mrs
Tipton
Presbyterian Church
Mystic
G. B. Hall
S. O. Fowler
Charles Hutton
J. Z Mackrill
Dillon Mackrill
South Dakota
Peter Schmalfeldt
F.E. Fowlie
Lou Sears
Grace Maple
E. E. Brown
California
Los Angeles
Clifford Niles
McCready
Center Junction Gossip Highlights Local Moves and Recital
Center Junction notes show residents traveling to Aberdeen and Cedar Rapids, church events, and school visits. Rev. Ellis and Rev. Dunham attend conference, Mgr. Lyons at Coe College, Laura Livingston hosts a student musical recital with several pupils performing and neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Harvey Young
Ellis
M. E
Dunham
Mgr
Arthur Lyons
Coe College
Laura Livingston
L. C. Rawson
Miss Truesdale
J. H. Courtney
L. B. Robison
Cathryn Leech
Cedar Rapids
Center Junction
Blanche Robison
Mazie Peet
George Andrews
Myra
Erma Sanford
D. Sanford
M. Sanford
J. A. McDonald
L. Peet
A. Robison
Miss Livingston
Local Social Roundup At Temple Hill And Surrounding Areas
September 14 notes from Temple Hill record visits and social events. Will Gavin of Argand called on friends here last week. Joe Fagan attended Harvest Home picnic at Bernard on Labor Day. Willie Donahue spent Sunday in Garry Owen. Mrs. Wagner of Bellevue visited her daughter Mrs. Skahill for a week. Miss O'Brien of Strawberry Point guests Miss May Fagan. Miss Belle Drummond of Cascade spent Sunday with Miss va Coyle. Will Keating drove to Monticello Saturday. James Supple of Castle Grove visited here and attended carnival. Mrs. Flynn and Lew of Dubuque are visiting nieces Mrs. Gavin and Mrs. Morrison.
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Temple Hill
Will Gavin
Argand
Joe Fagan
Bernard
Willie Donahue
Garry Owen
Wagner
Bellevue
Skahill
O’brien
Strawberry Point
May Fagan
Belle Drummond
Cascade
Va Coyle
Will Keating
Monticello
James Supple
Castle Grove
Flynn
Lew
Dubuque
Joseph Gavin
John Morrison
Joe Murray Returns Home From Temple Hill Impact of Training
Joe Murray comes home to Fillmore after months in Temple Hill. He trained a spirited colt for his cousin, turning a hard to manage horse into a perfectly subdued animal in a few days. The note ends with an invitation to meet at Monticello air.
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Joe Murray
Fillmore
Temple Hill
Joe Fagan
Joe
Monticello Air
Castle Grove Notes and School News September Update
The Castle Grove column reports teachers for fall term, local visits from Mrs. Hosford of Monticello and residents from Greenfield and Minneapolis, plus corrections on prior Dubuque school plans. It notes a infant death from whooping cough, a funeral in Monticello, and a Dem caucus naming delegates to the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
John Byrnes
Dubuque
F. D. McLaughlin
O. F. Hosford
Monticello
Mable Church
Henderson
A. W. Cramer
Fred
Lottie Laude
Greenfield
Win. Samels
Minneapolis
M. F. Byrne
Mayme McAleer
T. F. Waddick
Laura Ranch
L. P. Waddick
T. F. Kehoe
Henry Barrack
Emma Scism
Chas. Hall
Naomi
Reaper
Ottumwa
J. W. Innes
Oakwoods
Local Social Notes From Cass Area Visitors and Travels
Mrs Hettie Brown and daughter Viola of Monticeillo return home after visiting W L Ketcham. Mrs John Vanda returns after visiting Dubuque friends. Jessie Byerly of Anamosa visits Cora Condit. G G Ketcham hosts a gathering of ladies. Mattie and Clara Ketcham attend school in Anamosa. Walter Austin and Jim Ketcham travel to Wyoming and Oxford Junction on business. Cora Hanna of Anamosa visits Loggie. G G Ketcham hosts a baby party. Grace Sandhouse returns from Martelle and Mt Vernon. Mr and Mrs Underwood of Fairview visit daughter Mrs Walter Moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Hettie Brown
Viola
Monticeillo
W. L Ketcham
John Vanda
Dubuque
Marek
Jessie Byerly
Anamosa
Cora Condit
G. G. Ketcham
Mattie
Clara Ketcham
Walter Austin
Jim
Local Social Notes From Amber Area
Amber September 15 updates include visiting Nelson Bradleys from Decatur County and James Johnson family of Fairview along with George Jackson of Anamosa at Peter Robertson's home. W H Sanford ships 100 cattle from Kansas. Peter Bock visits Ohio with his parents. Nicholas O Tool Jr. dies aged about 19 on August 26. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Peter Peterson of Jackson township.
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Amber
Nelson Bradley
Decatur County
James Johnson
Fairview
George Jackson
Anamosa
Peter Robertson
W. H. Sanford
Kansas
Peter Bock
Ohio
Nicholas
Michael O’tool
Peter Peterson
Jackson Township
Cascade News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Industry
Michael Turnis suffered a foot amputation after seven months of a bad ankle break and is now at Anamosa. Cascade Creamery Co. plans to exceed 20 000 pounds of milk daily with butter output in August around 5500 dollars at 21 a pound. A Monticello fair is expected to draw locals Thursday if weather holds. Corn could be a good crop if frost stays away seven to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Michael Turnis
Anamosa
Cascade Creamery Co
Monticello
Marriage of Mryde IX Clark to Wm. Bixler in Scotch Grove
In Scotch Grove on Tuesday evening a wedding united Miss Mryde IX Clark and Mr. Wm. Bixler. Rev. R. M. Offutt performed the ceremony with Mrs. Charles Bates playing the wedding march. The bride, a popular teacher, and groom, a prosperous farmer, begin married life amid good wishes.
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Scotch Grove
D. D. Clark
Mryde IX
Wm. Bixler
Anamosa
Charles Bates
R. M. Offutt
Presbyterian Church
Great Jubilee fair opens despite gloomy weather and strong acts
The Great Golden Jubilee fair defies rain and poor roads as crowds, a lively ball game, and a full vaudeville lineup draw steady local turnout. Acts include the Five Flying Banvards, Hinhaus Family, Rider’s Monkey Comedians, DeLeos and Moung Mya with a dramatic 11 inning Monticello vs Anamosa game. Eliza Black leaves home. husband disclaims debts.
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Lawrence
Dare Devil
Castellane
Lorenz
Moruvoes
Chicago
Monticello
Union Depot
Marsh
Hinhaus
de- Leos
Moung Mya
Kinhaus
Rider
Anamosa
Toasting Verse On A Lady Love Leads The Race
A dated verse extols a lady with rosy cheeks and a beautiful face as she leads the race while sipping A B C Tea offered at 25 cents a package. The item presents a playful promotional poem likely tied to a tea product.
Monticello Woman Leads Prison Class At Anamosa
A Monticello woman Miss Rettig runs a unique jail literacy program at Anamosa State Penitentiary. She dedicates evening sessions to teach male inmates, yielding strong attendance and notable progress while prior attempts by prison chaplains failed due to inexperience.
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Davenport Times
Monticello
Miss Rettig
Anamosa
Wills’ Dry Goods Store Showcases Fine Variety
Mr. H. C. Wills runs a well decorated window hinting at the broad dry goods selection inside. A veteran merchant, he understands public wants and stocks accordingly.
Open Bids for Monticello Farm Adjoining City
John Q. Skelley invites bids for his farm adjoining Monticello to be sold at Lowell State Bank on Monday September 28. Bids open until 8 p.m. inspection invited. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Lowell State Bank
John Q. Skelley
Farm for Rent with Adjacent Timber Pasture
Farm for rent comprising 210 acres of plow land and pasture. An adjoining 50 acre timber pasture is also available. Contact 18w2 John Fitzsimons for details.
Farm for Sale and Local Society Notes
The late James Skelley estate offers a Monticello farm for sale with inquiries at the farm by 1872 widow Sarah Skelley. Rossis visit Monticello appear in vaudeville, drawing applause. Maine experiment station chemists question breakfast cereal claims while Iowa station plans bulletin. Modern Woodmen of America reports certificate No 1,000,000 held by Edward Parker of Chicago with 710,000 active members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Skelley
Sarah Skelley
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Edward Parker
Chicago
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the listed estates have been filed with the Clerk of the District Court of Jones County. A final hearing is set for Monday September 28 1903 at which interested parties may appear and file exceptions to seek approval of the reports.
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District Court
Jones County
John Letze
Robert Young
Frank Reiger
Mary Reiger
Ellen Anderson
Cephas Kirchner
Mary Altman
William Altman
Frank Altman
H. L. Dehner
Jenne M. White Et al
Elizabeth White
August Schlimmer
Christian Hinns
George Green
Paulina Green
I. M. Hicks
Mary Harrington
Emma Slauson
Irving Slauson
Delia Slanson
H. M. Carpenter
Julia A. Moody
J. W. Coxsee
Isaac Rigby
Anamosa
Iowa
J. H W. Ramsey
Olk
State of
John Beatty
Jail Court
Cascade
Town
A. D
James Shelley
Monticello
Iowsa
Francis K Eugene Hall
Chicago Centennial Round Trip Fare Notice
Round trip to Chicago via Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway 6.10 dollars. Travel dates September 26 27 and 28 1903 with return valid until October 5. For more information contact a local CM St. P agent or F A Miller general passenger agent Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Indiana
Ohio
Louisville
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Atiber
Eliza Black
L. E. Black
National Bank
Total Assets
State OF Iowa
Rss
Farwell
FF. M. Hicks
M. Hicks
M. Carpentren
Wh. M. Hicks
BEAL
M. W. Werrick
Notary Public
BE. Sarles
O. H. Sonnsn
Ws. Stuhler
G. H. Gtorag
Jones
State
New York
Davenport
Due Clearing House
Iiabili- Las
Geo. L. Lovell
J. 8. Trall
R. C. S8uirton
Geo. L. Loveln
Hall
Rh. C. Stirton
C. Stirton
Bidwell
J.W. Doxsee
Hi. Sandhouse
WM. Schodde
A. L. Fairbanks
M. W. Herrick
Worthington
Wothington
Dyersville
Worthington Boys
E. E. Gruenstein
Fort Dodge
Ella Bartholomew
Robert Henderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eugene Kelley
Wheeling, West Virginia
Mary Fawcett
Frank Keck
Maquoketa
O. C. Hunter
Simon Locher
Waterloo
Cast Cook
Hall’s Hardware
John Fitzsimons
Rossis
Maine Experiment Station
Iowa Experiment Station
Gether
Postal
Adress
Malleable Iron Range Company
St. Louis, Mo
Beaver Dam, Wis
Geo. W. Davis
North Dakota
Beatty
D Beatty
J. W. Doxsie
Adimnistratrix
W. G. Erners
J. W. Doxson
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