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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
7
A jumble of items notes visits from Noble Winner, George Davidson, John Perrine, Miss Mary Samels, Miss Jennie Bardwell, and Mrs J H Carter in Cascade, Hopkinton, Monticello, and Ryan. Merchants advertise sales on Corsets, table linens, farm harness, carpet beaters, and Bona parte pants with guaranteed work.
Monticello and surrounding areas report visits from friends and relatives including Mrs. H C Sherman in Cedar Rapids, Miss Edna Green of Davenport, and Adaliza Davidson of Whit ing. Local civic items include court fines, a streetcar damages suit, and preparations for Decoration Day as soldiers near discharge.
Mr. David Heisey came back to Monticello from Chicago last Friday after attending a dental college. He plans to travel for an eastern firm during part of his vacation. Mr. W. H. Proctor also returned from St. Augustine Florida last Friday evening accompanied by Herman Schaeffer son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schaeffer who vacationed in St. Augustine with Mrs. F. S. Dunham.
Buildings on the site of the planned Eastwood & Chase and Geo. Stahler's Sons block are being removed. W. M. Welch purchased the old corner building to adorn a Oklahoma lot. The piece notes local commerce, farming conditions, social events, and regional remarks from Monticello.
A digest of local happenings records a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs R C Stirton for the Dubuque Congregational association Indies of Monticello church, band performances, shop notices, injuries at the Diamond Creamery, a two dollar short change incident, an excursion shortfall, and plans for school commencement with no graduating class this spring. The report notes macadam road work to the cemetery, store advertisements, and wrestling match results between Farmer Burns and Dan McLeod ending in a draw.
The Friday Club celebrated its anniversary at Mrs. W. A. Mirick's home with fourteen members and many ex-members including Mrs. Adaliza Davidson of Whiting Indiana and Mrs. Sarah Sherman of Cedar Rapids. Officers named are President Jennie B. Rohn Vice President Imogene D. Stahler Secretary Jessie C. Scroggie. The upcoming year features a Paris the Magnificent program with biweekly papers and discussions on Parisian art and French history. J A Dietrick's Millinery Department promotes spring and summer hats at moderate prices.
The column lists church delegates and plans for the Presbyterian mission board in Cedar Rapids, upcoming marriages in Glenwood Springs, a Monticello wedding, and multiple obituaries. Notable names include Eliza Bobb, David Street, Mattiessen furniture dealer, Jacob Jacobsen, Nettie Skelley, Elizabeth Clark, John Husmann, and Sarah Jane Hannan with details on births, residences, and funeral arrangements. The notice also advertises textiles and an obituary-linked widow.
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