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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
7
A collage of brief notices: shoe sale pitches from Sumters Hicks Eilers and Stuhler, church events at Presbyterian and M E, a golden wedding invitation for Beatty in Richland township, local preaching and social events, jurors in Cedar Rapids, a missing $50 bill, and local newspaper ads plus a capital Des Moines subscription blurb.
Local residents report travel, new jobs, and sales notices. John Pond and cousin Loréntzen travel to Chicago. J L Gardner moves to Norwalk Ohio. Overing Stockwell add a country-delivery wagon. J A Suhr & Sons offer bargains on furniture. Easter decor fills Monticello churches. fundraising delves into local politics and school events.
Tospacco Growers should write B. W. Wrenn P. T. M. Plant System Savannah Ga for copy of Tobacco Lands in Florida on line of Plant System a valuable handbook free.
Monticello shoppers learn of hardware show with free kitchen articles for ladies April 15 and 16. J A Suhr & Sons tout bargain furniture. City council debates enforcing lanterns on sidewalks. Wills Deutrick advertise dry goods and hosiery. Jacobs residence fire prompts call for better water pressure and standpipe. Parrott's offers watch repair services with forty years of experience.
Burglars entered the W. H. Beecher & Co. store by the front door last Thursday night and took 19 pairs of shoes from their boxes. Two tramps, Jake Shaw and Joe Murray, were arrested at Strawberry Hill and charged with burglary. Witnesses linked Murray to shoes sold on March 18 and April 2, while Shaw was identified by a man named Hayes. The pair were bound over to the May term and remanded to jail for grand jury action. The text also notes a question of alum baking powder safety and reports on Iowa weather and farming conditions, including a weather bulletin noting a milder winter and later cold spells.
Monrickellos board of education convened in regular session with members Stirton Bacher Hicks and Noyes present. Minutes read and approved. Bills allowed for Teachers Fund and Contingent Fund including salaries for W A Doron J Halsey and W B Sloan. Bid from Geo Richmond for ward school building accepted with 10 day removal. Grocer ad promotes swift prices and goods.
Advertisement states a loan request of three thousand dollars for three to five years at a low interest rate. Security offered is real estate. Contact address 40w2 Box 261 Hopkinton Ta.
The Monticello city equalization board met April 6 1806 to revise assessments on numerous properties and moneys and credits. A notice sets April 17 1896 at 9 am for parties to appear and show cause before the board at the city hall.
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