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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
8
Monticello shoppers see new dress goods from Hicks & Eilers and summer footwear from Koop & Hicks. Local visitors include Miss Flo Babcock and Mrs. David Goldstone, while Samter & Samter advertise silks and Wills & Deutrick promote lace curtains. The airship exhibit at Lon's and a bicycle window race at Eastwood & Chase draw crowds.
Clark Abbott a noted stock buyer from near Monti cello died in Muscatine at nearly 58 from heart degeneration leaving a widow six children his widow and six children survive. Also a curtain sale at Wills Deutrick with prices from 69 to 1.75 per pair. A prairie fire in Oakwoods cemetery caused by a bonfire scorched a fence but did little damage. Water ordinance enforcement tightens rules on licensed water use and penalties. Mortality of Edward M Thompson former Monticello resident dies after weeks of illness born in 1846 in Lincolnshire England lived in Jones county since 1862 and held various business roles and was once mayor.
Mrs. Jessie A Matthiessen wife of John Matthiessen died yesterday after a long illness. Born in Monticello June 16 1870 she moved with family there and married March 24 1896. Funeral at Methodist church Friday at 2 PM. Monticello prepares for high school declamatory contest and state auditions with twelve speakers from northern Town set to compete culminating in May at Pella and Red Oak. Mr. Wm A Hubbard returns after financial trouble and brain fever in Denver. Iowa senate honors ex Senator George W Lovell with resolutions. Pastor G F Devon to preach at the Church of Christ with an evening sermon on the resurrection.
The Lovell State Bank, recently organized at Monticello, opened last Monday with paid up capital of 100000 dollars and an auditor’s certificate to do business. George L. Lovell serves as president and the bank will continue the business of the late GW & G. J. Lovell firm with conservative operations and loyal staff.
A major fire at the John Schweitzer homestead in Richland Township destroyed the large barn and killed 28 cows, 1 bull, and 18 yearlings along with 10 tons of hay and hundreds of bushels of corn and oats. Tenant farmer Chris Balsiger lost additional hay, grain, and implements. insurance is insufficient to cover all losses. The origin is unknown though not believed due to negligence, and neighbors aided in saving the horse barn.
A brief note reports the Kid Orchestra judging results and medal presentation. Also listed is Lee's Lice Killer advertised as an effective remedy for insects on poultry and stock, offered by C. W. Brown at 42wt.
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