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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
7
Model store features celery oysters and coffee while Doutrick and Deutrick advertise goods including lace curtains linen towels and Kranz connections. Local residents like Miss Stevenson Mrs Brenneman and Mr Otten visit relatives, and court term expectations are noted alongside illness of the Express foreman.
The column lists season ticket at door with reserved seat coupons and multiple local ads. Items include Johnsons cider at the Model, Tamoka coffee, Deatrick’s goods, nursery stock deliveries by Albertson, Hoosier Daisy show on December 11, and various notices about businesses, travelers, and residents in Monticello and surrounding areas.
The Maquoketa and Monticello bowling teams will clash next Tuesday evening on local alleys with an admission fee for visitors and free for ladies. The event promises a close contest as both sides are evenly matched.
The Dunbar Hand Bell Ringers travel for a benefit performance next Monday night under the Slayton Bureau auspices. The show supports the Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church and the troupe is noted for its good reputation.
A draft of $50 sent to the Anamosa fire department as a token of local regard is returned with thanks from Mayor B H Miller. The exchange highlights mutual support after Sunday’s fire and notes Monticello’s pledge to aid in similar circumstances. The article also covers Monticello physicians Dr Geo Inglis and Dr W A Mirick forming a new partnership after the fire.
The December term convened in Anamosa with Judge Remley presiding. The grand jury led by Monticello foreman George Schoonover handles probate matters and civil cases including settlements, estates article notices, and various dismissals and judgments with deadlines in December.
Council met with full board as Abel reports November scale receipts of 23.55 and Slauson records 72.80 in street funds. A resolution passed praising the Anamosa fire department for the November fire and awarding 50 to firefighters. Special water rates set at 12.50 yearly with 22 to Kohl's laundry. A letter list lists unclaimed post office letters dated December 2, 1902.
Local millinery offers a month long sale on all hats at Schoonover and Drury with a great sacrifice. Promotes viewing stock before shopping elsewhere.
Two stray colts found at the residence of Chris Ross in Richland township last week. Owner may reclaim by paying standard costs. Luella Chapman visited Mrs. Peter Prahm at Monticello over Sunday.
The funeral for James A Griswold was held at the family residence west of Monticello with Rev. J. W. Innes officiating. Remains were taken to Wyoming for interment with services at the cemetery led by Rev. Cooper and Rev. McQuown. Griswold born November 20 1852 at Middleville NY came to Iowa in 1878 and remarried Milly DeWitt. survived by two children Otis and Esther. He was a longtime Presbyterian member and held in high esteem for integrity and generosity. He died after a long illness near Monticello.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Carpenter returned from Monticello Saturday morning as reported by the Strawberry Point Mail Press.
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