Special Notices Offer Goods and Remedies in Jones County
Local ads promote Butter and Eggs to Calkins and fresh butter from Lorentzen. Photographers Coyle and Svette & Tiarks sell portraits and dyes. Jewelry, trunks, and watches advertised by Bingham Jewelers and Iowa Jewelers. Spring Blossom tonic claims cures for indigestion and scrofula. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil praised for pain relief and healing. Bosanko Rheumatic Cure offered as alkaline ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hodge
Battle Creek
Mich
Thomas
Soetje & Tiarka
Bosanko
Oyster Supper and new books entice town
Readers are invited to the Oyster Supper at the Palmer House next Tuesday evening and a new book selection for the Ladies' Library arrives at J. R. Stillman's office. Also notes on local appointments, bridge repairs, and various notices about sales, elections, and a case of a man arrested for alleged seduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer House
Ladies' Library
J. R. Stillman
Ton
J. W. Green
Davenport
Olin
Wyoming
Monticello
Anamosa
A. R. Anderson
the First M. E. Church
Monticello Firms and Local Notices Highlight Stores and Sale
The Monticello report praises D C Tice wagon and carriage works for superior craft and recalls Julius Goldman’s establishment as a premier cigar and fruit shop. It also notes an Oyster Supper at the First M E Church and introduces a new volume The Progressive Ages by Harvey, praising its illustrations and wide scope in science and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Harvey
J. A. Rutt & Co
Chicago
Kansas City
Itn
Great Plains
Tropics
Alcyone
Local residents note travels and moves across states
Prof Ely from the Wyoming Journal spent Friday night in Monticello. Rev Hunting resigns in Davenport and takes new post in Des Moines. Mrs Stabler returns from Chicago relieved after treatment. Jonathan Butler visits from Grays Valley and touts California Republican strength for November. Warren Dodge and brother shift into stock growing near City County Iowa. Cyrus Whittemore and family depart Bowens Prairie for Aurora Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Showers
Calimar
Mershon
Kentucky
J. BE. Nye
West Union
Nandel & Nye
Hunting
John
Warren
G. W. Stuhler
Chicago
Mra. Schacffer
Geo. Schaeffer
California
Cyrus Whittemore
Bowens Prairie
Aurora
Nebraska
Voices of Strangers Bid Farewell to Old Home
In Monticello after thirty years, Mr and Mrs Whittemore leave the pleasant old neighborhood to build a new home near their children in Nebraska Two of their children rest in the Prairie graveyard Frank is buried in Monticello and Walter and Effie lie in Nebraska Neighbors and friends offer heartfelt farewell and Godspeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave
Prairie
Frank
Monticello
Walter
Effie
Nebraska
Tempest of Wind and Torrents Deluge Hits County
A severe storm swept through the region last Saturday bringing five inches of rain and widespread flooding. Bridges and culverts on the Mil. & St. Paul line between Monticello and Cedar Rapids were washed away, delaying trains. Sabula and Davenport lines faced transfers. The Maquoketa River rose dramatically, flooding low lands and a bridge approach. one death, James Rutherford, attributed to the flood. The county faces heavy repair costs for bridges and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Sabula
Kitty Creek
Maquoketa
Tower Iron Bridge
Shelley’s Bluffs
James Rutherford
Temperance Convention Report Progress and Delegates Named
The Temperance Convention in session reports strong attendance and praise for Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Foster the presiding lawyer. The piece lists principal delegates from various towns including Jackson county Maquoketa De Witt Anamosa Muscatine and Monticello with several visiting ladies and Misses Knapp Fairburn and Armitage among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Be
IL. Hi Wood
Jackson County
H. Bell
Ei. A. Hunter
Cottonville
J.D. Cotton
D. D. Cotton
W. A. Warren
Frank Ji. Webb
Bellevue
M. DeGrush
E. Rich
J. B. Danham
Maquoketa
Thomison Opens New Drug Store in Monticello
Card to the Public from E M Thomison states he has bought the stock of drugs from Jain M Schaffer and will run the old stand one door east of T A Kings grocery. He has six years in Monticello and plans to enlarge stock with books stationery wallpaper paints oils and more. Promises prompt service and cash stock at lowest rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jain M. Schaffer
Monticello
T. A. King's Grocery Store
E. M. Thomison
Comrades Seek Information on Late Albert Preston
The widow of Albert Preston of the Third Town Battery asks for help locating him for sickness while on Union duty. People who knew him in service are asked to contact Wallace M. Preston in Monticello, Iowa, for the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Preston
Third Town Battery
Wallace M. Preston
Monticello
Iowa
Notice of abandonment and debt disavowal by husband
Jacon Bruescu declares in this public notice that his wife Margaret Bruesch has left their home without provocation and that he will not be responsible for any debts she incurs after the publication date. The notice is dated September 10, 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Monroe Taylor
Margaret Bruesch
Clarence L
Sootje
Drowned in Toward Monticello River Rescue Fails
Rutherford and Enoch Young vanished after attempting to cross a flood swollen stream near Cascade at night. Enoch was rescued hours later. Rutherford disappeared, the buggy overturned, horses drowned, and a broad rescue search continued with little progress. Rutherford, a 50 year old driver for Fred Grassmeyer, left a wife and five children and was a trusted employee.
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Rutherford
Enoch
Mook
Kitty Creek
Messrs
King and Pond
Soldiers Reunion at Anamosa Draws Ten Thousand
A large non party Soldiers Reunion in Anamosa drew thousands to witness a mock battle near the Wapsie and enjoy parades, drills, and a banquet. The event featured a loan exhibition with Washington’s chair and historic artifacts, plus speeches by local and visiting leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamony
Wapsie
Boys In
Blue
Col
Milo Smith
Clinton
Geo. Yount
de Camp
J. W. Miller
A. M. Loomis
Wyoming
T Hill
Lieut. Kelly
Tiptons
Rob. Patterson
B.J. Wood
Anamosa
Washington
Philadelphia
Maj. Parnells
Columbia
South Carolina
England
8. Q. Harris
Monticello
Court House
Farwell
Milo Baith
Waldo M. Potter
Clinton Herald
Wood
E. Kevler
Infant son dies in Wayne County family mourns loss
Died Monday September 19, infant Leonagy Onan, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Mituhock of Wayne. The second twin sick but likely to recover. The family laments the death of one twin and hopes the other survives to comfort the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Entery
Leonagy Onan
Leonard i Mituhoowk
Wayne
Prostecs of Monticallo Township Board Meeting
The annual full meeting of Prostecs of Monticallo Township in Jones County Iowa will be held on Monday, October 1880 at the office of Township Clerk J HW Bacnen, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticallo Township
Jones County
Towa
Bacnen
Farmers Urged to Buy Quality Land Improvement Tools
A historical notice appeals to farmers to procure new tools for improving their cultivated lands. It notes demand is high with many orders in, but limited room remains for additional purchases of essential implements suitable for enhancing crop yields.
Hearse and notices from local firms announced
Twowld presents a public service hearse for all in need with reasonable terms, Syaika of Dextur Livary Stable adds, while Attorneys Anmiosa promote an abstract books sale for all lands in Indonesia County. Parker's Ginger Tonic advertised for stomach and kidney health with promise of natural improvement.
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Ima
Itv
BOM
Syaika
Dextur Livary Stable
Anmiosa
Alands Indones
Auction Sale of Clydesdales and Ponies Promoted
An advertisement solicits buyers for Clydesdale horses and Shetland ponies. The call promises easy money through a dubious scheme, urging participation via a proprietors group and offering quick profits and travel convenience, with contact by Adirany Quo of Swan & Co in Portland, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bacuun & Co
Avery Dawn
Swan & Co
Portland
Male
The Burnell Barb Wire Worth Its High Regard
The article reviews the rise of barbed wire in the United States, praising the Burnell Barb Wire from the Iowa Barb Steel Wire Co. of Marshalltown, Iowa. It highlights four-point barbs, secure locking between wires, durability, light weight, and cost efficiency, asserting superior manufacture and widespread farmer use with extensive production at its Marshalltown works.
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United States
Mississippi Valley
Farmera
Iowa Barb Steel Wire Co
Marshalltown
Iowa
Compte
Tron
Uius
F. Grassmeyer
Munticellu
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the Express
John Blanchard. —Ix
Jno. O, Duer & Co
S Block
Calkins
Julius Goldman
Coyle
John Lorentzen
Podhaski
Bingham
Svette
Lorentzen
Rockford
Tom Harris
Virginia City
Nevada
Soetje & Tiarks
W. F. Bingham
Suetje & Tiarks
Suetje & Tiurks
A. N. Frank
Tupper Street
Butlite
N.Y
Palmer
Loctjie & Tiarks
Ff. F. McCarthy
Ottawa
Ontario
Locije & Tiarks
Isbell
Center Junction
A. Fellows
R. Sheutenmuller
Brooklyn
Scvtje & Tiarks
A. C. Harter
de Witt
Juliana
Home News
Bacher & Cos
Garfield
Hancock
F. Reichenbach
Bates
B. W. Blanchard
Mr. Miller
Anamosa Journal
E& Daily
Senator Conkling
New York
House Union
Bob, Burdette
Burlington Hirwickeye
Estray How
Castle Grove
Mrs. Zimmerman
Z'ribune
D. G. Goodrich
Fayette County
Peterson's Block
Palmer & Jo
Rank Lilers
Wilers
Gerhard Eiler
George G. Schaeffer
J. W
Alexander Lewis
St. B
Squire E. Sarles
Sen. B
Herman G. Leichhardt
Rufus P. Smith
J. B. Morris
Punxsattawney
James Reed
Sand Spring
Babcock
Pennsylvania
Punxs
D. C. Tice
Ely
The
Wyoming Journal
Dr. Fawcett
Mt. Pleasaint
the Temperance Convention
Jacon Bruescu
Montice
Jas. Rutherford
Enoch Young
Cascade
Brown
Pleasant Hill
Laws
Fred Grassmeyer
T. W. Little
Little
Booch
Mr. Little
Moore School House
Chris Prauder
Benambad
Iron Bridge
Mr. Fowler
Mr. T. A. King
Dr. Pond
Geo. Haines
Fowler
King
Pond
Ruthcrond
Heelle Lodge
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Scotland
ALO
ULW
Fred Grasswmeyer
Grassmeyer
Mutual
Alncere
Anamonn
Descondas
Paneer
Jonn Gingon, Prop'r
Ronmley &Brcanbrack
Soutfe & Tlarks
Parker
Bucklon
Kina
Asthena
J. M. Bacuin & Co
Town
Addrens Gurtard Ellers
Monticello, Fy
Marshalltown Works
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