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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1881
Page
4
A fragmented schedule lists passenger and freight trains with times such as 7:50 P M, 7:04 A M, 10:80 A M and 11:20 A M. It references passenger freight and accommodation services across lines in the Southwest region.
Monticello Republicans held a heated caucus to choose fifteen delegates for the county convention. Dr Mellett and allies used aggressive tactics to push for A L King for Sheriff while Caldwell and Foster foes clashed with opponents, ending with a charged vote and a controversial 15-delegate slate.
Miss Mary Marvin returned last Friday from Spirit Lake after a two week stay. Mrs. W. H. Parrott tours West Union and Fayette visiting friends. C. E. Wales came back from Chicago last Monday. his wife remains there. Rev. B. W. Blanchard arrived from Dubuque and will stay in Monticello indefinitely. Mrs. Frank Smith of Cedar Rapids visited sister Mrs. C. A. Whiting of Arispice. Will Schodde returns to Monticello to enter business with his father. Miss Kate Curtis came back from Independence. The Weston sisters from WiscosN Wisconsin visited Sartes guests and went home Wednesday. Will Fairburn of Cascade visits Monticello this week to see sister Mrs. M. Bell. Mr. I. D. Howard of Galena, Illinois, with friend Mr. Newhall, arrived Tuesday and start a chicken hunt in Ling county with others. They will be absent several days at Leandried and unlaudried Shirts, cheap Bowabrren & Co's. Choice cigars at Smith's by AGL.
A statement defends O'Brien against charges of forged notes and asserts all cited votes are genuine. It alleges signatures by Maless and others, with names like Phos Alennessey and James Church cited, claiming the notes were paid and no repudiations occurred.
August 10 1881 Monticello council met with all members present. Resolutions adopted authorize four mills for general purposes and two mills for water works, plus two mills for debt service on town bonds, to apply to all taxable property for the coming year. Adjournment followed.
A reader letter from Taylor County dated Aug 7 81 describes travel from Monticello to Davenport Fairfield and Creston by rail. The correspondent notes warm mornings showers dampening corn crops due to worms and dry weather. Observations include Fairfield public squares Creston roundhouse Manning stock yards Ottumwa and Marshall region farming and coal prices by Palmer & Co.
The obituary notes the death of a young girl from membranous croup at Nandale near West Union on Friday. Parents Nandall are respected in the community and requests for sympathy accompany the notice. Also reports the death of W. Anthony of Monticello after heart trouble while working, his life outlined through marriages, residence and a court inquest.
An anonymous notice advertises wholesale prices on shore lia ness, saddlery, bric a brac, and a large stock of whips brush es and fly nets. It promises inexpensive cash sales and prompt repairs from a shop near Cornpmeyer's Tard ware lore.
The Meyierster of January 6 notes Meywood's Mastodon Serenadors performed at the Opera House Des Moines last evening. The minstrel show drew attention with its familiar style and several novelties and was rated above average with praise for featured acts and a standout electric-stride style performance.
A California land claimant builds a homestead on 160 acres with house barn wells and ditches spending much. A dry season reduces crop value until a young woman pays 100 for his interest and later disposes of the crop. The land and improvements will yield a profit of at least 1500 after sale of feed and hogs. BUHSELVER & Co advertises stock closings.
To the People of Jones County the county fair invites every citizen who pays 25 cents at the gate to vote for the Society and its leaders. The Directors report hundreds spent on permanent improvements, including 8000 feet of new horse sheds and plans for cattle sheds. They urge residents to visit, contribute livestock and products, and help make the fair a cheerful community event this August, with excursion coach plans and hopeful weather.
A quirky historical missive urges a young man to resist wealth and heed love over money. It warns not to chase fortune but to walk with a beloved, valuing youth, virtue, and heartfelt happiness over vast, distant sums. The piece blends admonition with odd spellings and digressive flourishes about wealth and desire.
A garbled account describes a legendary Old Master portrait allegedly found in a Pine Log cabin with bugs and scorpions. A French connoisseur purportedly values it at 600 000 trims while vendors tout its Louis XV era features and a famous front tooth.
General Bishop visits Council Bluffs as he oversees the grade, bridge, and tie work for the new Milwaukee and St. Paul line from Marion to Council Bluffs. The 260 mile project aims for January completion with 1,000 workers and 2,600 tons of material, attracting company support from Milwaukee and St. Paul and promising a Dubuque to Farley connection for Union Pacific access.
A dated 15 June 1881 letter expresses satisfaction with No 84 White Bronze Monument and a strong preference for white bronze over marble. The writer questions marble and signs as Mus Kare buuore.
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