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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1880
Page
4
A fragmentary ad page promoting Spring Blossom cures for rheumatism and dyspepsia, Dr Thomas Electric Oil, and various medicines. Includes testimonials and stock notes from Soetje Tiarks and Bacquin Co with references to local merchants and a jeweler.
A village notes Sunday services in Kinsella Na including an evening discourse on The Judgment. Local donors E P Kimball and John Huntoon are thanked for apple and fruit gifts. Ground is broken for the Peterson block extension. The Baldwin post office burglary is reported with suspects. Teachers Institute attendance rises and Templar travel plans to Chicago are outlined with a long member list.
Coyle won first premium on photographic work at last year’s fair and is expanding with a new building and modern night controls. Mrs. Waite of Wyoming visits Monticello with a large corset collection promising perfect fit by measurement and plans to call on residents after next week. Mrs. Lake, a liberal lecturer, speaks in Monticello, provoking critique of her harsh style and defense of free thought while noting the evolving Christian orthodoxy and increasing liberty of expression.
Mrs N W Austin attends the Clear Lake Camp Meeting. Lew Dunham of Maquoketa visits his brother Captain Fred this week. Mrs Dr Mack of Waterloo visits her parents Mr and Mrs Kimball. Clara Wales leaves for Geneva Lake Illinois for ten days. Jennie Jerrard of Appleton Wisconsin visits the Pattersons at the Sarles home. Clara Classon also guests at the Sarles and Pattersons. Ex Supervisor Griswold of Rome township in town with his daughter at the Institute. Prof Ely of Wyoming schools and editor of its journal appears.
The report lists Col C W Gurney departing for Nebraska and J G Leichhardt leaving for Chicago to shop stock and attend the Knight Templars Triennial. Mrs Jos E Nye and sister Mattie Fawcett return to Monticello after weeks away, joined by Mrs Grace and Mrs Till from Dixon. Mrs Hill heads to Milwaukee for an extended visit.
On Wednesday evening August 18 by Rev Wn Suitten BD Davenport subject The beautiful in language and literatures. On Thursday evening August 10 by Dr MAH Calkins subject Hygiene. Lectures in the Opera House are to be conducted with cordial invitation to all.
A correspondent describes a journey from Missouri and Kansas to Denver and the Rockies. He notes drought and ruin in western Kansas and parts of Colorado, then trains westward to Colorado Springs Pueblo and Leadville, ending in Pueblo while detailing the harsh landscapes and high altitude. The writer, D A Paine, mentions health issues and a return to Iowa.
In Monticello a Garfield and Arthur club was organized after a township caucus. Jno O Duer presided, with Wervick as temporary secretary. The group elected Doxsee as president and Yoran as secretary, forming a slate of officers and a three person committee to establish the club. Meetings set for Saturdays, with aims to expand membership and solicit signatures via central location.
A letter to the editor questions a Watertown company’s public disclosure on advance toward “the front.” It compares three year progress, noting net surplus declines and urging patrons to consider companies with rising surpluses, while hinting eight other Amier companies report larger gains.
The Prairieburg town column reports carpenters busy as Mr Situs Conklin lays a new foundation for a dwelling and mill on the corner west of the Boulder House. John Delaney returns to Nebraska for health. Mrs G W Sherman gifts a pail of summer apples. Verity and Ben Tacussler are active in wheat trading.
A letter to the editor from W. B. questions TS C Mir U. s claims that Iowa crops fail every third year while Kansas fails only every eight. asserts Iowa has fruitful yields and Kansas sometimes feeds others. The writer seeks specifics on failure years and aid, noting Iowa's long uninterrupted crop abundance.
An advertisement touts Dr Kaine's New Discovery with immediate relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and other throat and lung diseases. It asserts hundreds of cures where other medicines failed and invites readers to visit JOU Bain & Co for proof and treatment.
The wedding honors the Congregational pastor of this city and a Milwaukee teacher, praised for character and learning. The couple, engaged for years, begin a life of mutual respect, happiness, and a home aligned with their shared ideals.
A new baby boy weighing ten pounds is welcomed by the Whitt family with praise for the infant and wishes for health and happiness. The note reflects a traditional greeting, mentions the Republican ticket and the family’s joy, and invokes classical sentiments on virtue and divine gift.
Letter from Mary Ruggies thanks supporters at a convention while criticizing critics of Col Shaw. Jones County Republicans back Major S. S. Barwell for Congress in the 2d District, noting his record as Internal Revenue Collector and his strong district-wide appeal. Cascade Pioneer reports mixed reactions among local workers toward Monticello and Cascade institutions.
Attorneys Amiumosi present a prepared set of Abstract Books covering all lands in Jones County. Abstracts and timely furnished details support practiced state law specialization.
S O R, Sins, proprietor of Dexter Livery stable, announces a hearse service made for public accommodation at reasonable terms. The notice emphasizes serving all in need without private undertaker interest.
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