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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1881
Page
4
The Monticello Express lists ads and notices including sermons at Bethel Church by Rev John Rice, price quotes for butter and eggs, a young girl quilts contest, lace and boot deals, furniture additions, agricultural implements agency, boarding house rental, and plans for a Monticello High School essay feature. It also covers local sales, real estate, and retail promotions with frequent references to local shops and suppliers.
The column blends county board remarks on aldermanal claims with property deals in Burnett House sale to G W Lovell and planned brick hotel expansion. It also extols Prof E O Towne as elocution tutor and includes farm letter from Mr Lewis B Wibbard on Iowa creamery prosperity and a Cedar Rapids sermon by Rev Dr Reed on man in God’s image.
A long discourse emphasizes that human nature reflects the divine, with Christ shown as the perfected humanity and the atonement achieved through union with God. The speaker urges deep inner spiritual development as the path to knowing God. A nearby humorous digression recounts a mistaken reward claim and a mistaken Blanchard incident in Delhi.
Mrs Frank Smith returns to Cedar Rapids after a fortnight with relatives in Monti cello. Mrs F A Coyle and two children depart for Mlinots to visit friends for several weeks. Rev F M Robertson recovered and will lead services at the M BE Church. Fred B Dunham begins a weeks long Texas trip after earning his holiday. Buffington leaves for Lanark Ills to stay with his parents. Mr W H Proctor reports improving health from Hot Springs Ark. Hon S S Farwell returns home from Internal Revenue business to Monticello and will visit Davenport frequently.
On March 31 1881 at the bride's parents home in Castle Grove township Calvin Berlin wed Ella Orcutt both of Castle Grove. The bride is Isaac Orcutt's daughter a respected farmer known for good character. the groom is Levi Berlin’s son a mill owner of solid character. The couple have long known each other and their future promises are bright.
At Bowens Prairie on March 30 1851 Miss Fannie Rynerson aged 61 died of consumption. Eldest daughter of Mr R A Rynerson she was a valued teacher and beloved by her schoolmates and community. Her funeral drew a large crowd and she bequeathed her earthly effects to her family with quiet resignation.
J W Riley a rugged Richland township resident and former county poor house inmate shot at his wife Mary Anderson Riley after buying a revolver. He pursued her and the hired man Nathan Courtnell with gunfire, then fled to the house. Mary filed charges. Riley was jailed after waiving exam.
Monticello council convened April 6 1881 with full attendance. Weightmaster report covered March 17 to April 1 and multiple bills approved including printing wages and support payments. A deed transfer and land purchase were discussed and a town printing contract awarded. A special meeting April 7 set ordinances for publication and equalization changes to numerous dwellings and stores.
N W Guu declares sale of his old Agricultural Depot on South Cedar Street to Mr Anton Matthiasson and purchase of the stand formerly owned by Doxace and Rigby. He invites old friends to visit and notes improved facilities and superior inducements with strong manufacturer arrangements.
The C M and St P Railway extends coupon tickets to major points east and west. Tam provides tariff changes weekly and quotes low figures. Passengers may save by buying through tickets from Boston and New York to San Francisco. Eastbound passengers on the new route depart at 7 25 and reach Chicago at a stated time. information is available at the station from J H Winsor, Ticket Agent.
A collage of patent medicine ads touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and Wood's Worm Destroyer with testimonials and cure claims. Listings promote Electric Bitters for blood, stomach, and bowel cleansing, and various tonics for dyspepsia liver complaints and rheumatic pains. Local retailers Soutje & Tiarks, S Auto, and Dr. Isbell of Center Junction are cited.
Public notice from Jones county Iowa announces Lond. O. HR. Davis as Executor of the Lucretia Servoss estate. Creditors must present claims to the Clerk of the Circuit Court within legally prescribed time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello March 11, 18L.
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