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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1879
Page
3
Local notices promote Butter and Feg offerings at Calkins Frou Frou and bulbous sales at Jno O Dusn Co. amid fair week plays at the Opera House. Fire damaged a barn at Bowen’s Farm. Onslow endures a suspicious blaze causing about 3000 dollars in loss to multiple residents.
The piece notes Mr. Johnson of Wyoming as a Democratic nominee for Treasurer with strong local respect but politics seen as the obstacle. It covers rail and fair train schedules to Monticello, a carriage business for sale or rent on Firat street, storm damage including a church steeple, a young widow in Anamosa, and a 100 mile walk by Mr. Davenport with band music and crowd interest. It also discusses Dungan controversy and a muddled Military election with a tied result between Wing and Banks and suspected irregularities in vote reporting.
The article recalls Father Nugent championing beer as a spiritual aid at a Castle Grove church picnic amid twenty seven kegs on site. It also previews Augustin Daly's Frou Frou at the Opera House and notes the camp meeting’s decline and a push for practical business education led by W. P. Allen's College with partners Caldwell and a Pacific coast teaching plan.
Capt M J Carpenter and party returned Inez Tuesday after a 100 hour rough journey through the Black Hills. Rev D Jenkins bade farewell to Christiana parishioners as Henna accepts a pastorate at Monticello. Herman Tiarks, formerly of Dubuque, visits Monticello, greeting old friends and colleagues.
W H Proctor secretary notes the Jones County Fair will run September 2, 3, 4 and 5 with events planned across the county venues. The message invites participation and signals the organizing body’s coordination.
The Democratic gathering at Wyoming conducted nominations for county offices including representative, sheriff, treasurer and school superintendent. N. S. Noble and G. W. Lovell received prominent support for representative, with various figures vying for sheriff and coroner roles as delegates pressed for both reform and party continuity. Delegates adjourned after selecting temporary and permanent officers and naming the county central committee for the year.
D eight Kinsella family members return from Minnesota last Saturday. H G Leichhardt comes back to Monticello from an eastern trip last Friday morning. Jac O Dyer returns from Chicago Monday morning adding largely to stock of goods. Sam Kahn in Chicago purchasing fall stock for a large trade. G W Hunt and wife depart for Maquoketa to attend Mrs Earle’s funeral. Mrs Amelia A Earle dies aged 80. Wim A Earle, 83, survived her after 62 years of marriage. Rev Mr Jenkins preaches first Congregational church sermon last Sunday. shows originality breadth of culture and logical thought. His morning discourse pleases listeners and provides food for thought. evening lecture titled True Greatness.
Rev J T Sunderland of Ann Arbor argues against linking orthodoxy to crime, citing prominent orthodox figures who faced moral issues. He notes bankers and ministers in orthodox circles implicated in fraud and scandal, urging balanced judgment over religious labels.
A 1879 letter from Mrs. Kate N. Doggett of Chicago discusses atheism and orthodoxy, defending Christian teaching of reason and righteousness. The piece notes clerical delinquency lists and criticizes opponents for not meeting arguments with facts, mentioning Dr. J. R. McLean addressing eye and ear diseases in Anamosa, Iowa.
By order of attorneys in Anamosa and Monticello Jones County land abstracts and sales offer 100 acre tract near Scotch Grove Station 1 mile from Scotch Grove with 20 acres timber and quick terms. Blacksmithing horseshoeing farm and building sites promoted by Lovelace Liddy Warren Dodge John Dodge and others. Ginger Tonic cure ads warn cholera infantum and stomach disorders with druggist outlets. An East India recipe for consumption and nervous disorders offered free by mail W W Sherran 149 Powers Block Ilchester NY. Continuous notices describe properties, farming improvements, and local business services.
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