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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1879

Page

3

Our Clubbing List

A scanned list of periodical subscriptions and prices across multiple publications. Entries include Detroit and New York periodicals such as Globe Democrat, National Sunday School Teacher, New York Weekly, Scientific American, Scribner’s Magazine, and Time. prices range from 1.50 to 8.00 with various print runs and editors.

Brainard Christian Union Tire Free Detroit Globe Democrat Louis Interfor Io Regeer New York Ecovecesaever Religio Philosophical Scientific American Scribnera Magazine Buuday Timea Cincinnati Tribune N.Y Wicks Floral Magasine

Market downturn prompts strong hog price chatter

The text reports a sagging hog market with top prices near four dollars for prime low cuts. It notes a seasonal boost from Santa Claus sales and mentions varied local commerce including sharpening services, scales, jewelry, hardware, and wax goods. It also covers street hazards, lectures, repairs, and community notices.

Trials and Trials in Monticello Court

The Monticello District Court hears the case of Julia Champion vs MLA Harding with extensive testimony. Harding faces a damaging claim over hush money and a prescription, while other witnesses discuss the woman's character and assorted local notices and anecdotes fill the page.

Julia Champion Harding Montiéllo District Court M. R. Harding

Excommunication and Court Action Stir Iowa Town

The article reports on H D Baith's clash with a Congregational church over excommunication for disturbance. A private meeting led to Baith's removal and a civil case follows, with the court later ruling a trespass fine of five dollars and eighty five cents. The piece denounces a local editor Monger as a vile figure in journalism.

H. D.baith Congregational Church G. B Trung Goodness J.B. Smith Marshall Moulton Gaint Justice Smith B. Stewart Henry D N. B.—Smith Smith

Monticello Notes Highlight Local Personal Movements

Jac O Duer travels to Chicago for holiday goods. A R Coxsee and wife plan a two week visit in North Royalton Ohio. Otis Whittemore ill at home last week. M R Metzgar of John Deere visits Monticello. Prof Charles departs for Cascade to work on History of Jones County. C E Marvin travels to Cleveland and New York for dairy fair. Mrs Lott returns to Monticello from Texas. J Q Wing attends Anamosa District Court as defense counsel. Effie Whittemore leaves for Nebraska as short hands reporter with $600 salary. Rev David Jenkins speaks at Bowens Prairie M E Church amid local dispute with Rev E Adams.

Jac. O. Duer Chicago A. R. Coxsee North Royalton Ohio Otis Whittemore M. R. Metzgar John Deere Plow Company Moline Charles Jones County Cascade C. E. Marvin Star and Crescent Creameries Cleveland New York Lott F. A. Whittemore G. W. Lott Monticello Texas J.Q. Wing Anamosa Julia Champion M. R. Harding Effie Whittemore Nebraska Walter Whittemore David Jenkins Bowens Prairie M. E Rev. E. Adams Jenkins

Readers urged to submit orders for periodicals

A column invites readers to place orders for other newspapers and magazines to avoid mail payment risks. It lists popular titles for children, Presbyterians, Methodists, Congregationalists, Catholics, and general readers, including youth publications, farming journals, and literary weeklies.

For Sale at a Bargain Eighteen Hundred Dollar Residence

A bargain sale offers an $1800 residence for $1200 with only a small down payment. Enquire of W Towns for details and enrollment terms.

W. Towns

Partnership accounts settle up by note or cash

Notice from O. B. Runpur asking all persons owing him to call and settle, as a new set of books is being started and the old ones must be settled at once. Dated Dec 16, 1879.

Nyack The Jews Supreme Court Itrms Anamosa Monger Lowa Pulecat B. Runpur

Notice to pay debts by January 1 1880

All parties knowing themselves indebted to Jxo. O. Durr & Co call and pay the amount due before January 1, 1880. Dated Monticello December 9, 1879.

Jxo. O. Durr & Co Monticello

Saw Mill Advertises Custom Lumber at Brickyard

In Monticello a new saw mill setup at a brickyard offers to saw all kinds of lumber into any size. A 55 inch circular saw is available and logs are invited this winter for custom lumber production by Jonn Ginson. December 17, 1879.

Jonn Ginson

American Agriculturist December issue described

A Capital Number with over 100 articles and nearly 100 engravings features barbed fencing sketches, feeding-stuff comparisons, and illustrations of a Farmer's Christmas Visit Ice Houses and more. The 20th annual volume begins now with terms 1.50 per year single numbers 15 cents specimen copy 8 cents Orange Judd Company New York.

Callon Orange Judd Company Broadway New York

A Terrible Accident at Monticello

A man who travelled to Monticello to buy a suit died after his clothing ripped apart by rugs from Bam Kahn's One Price Clothing House. The piece warns readers to buy only at Kahn's Clothing House to save life and money.

Monticello Kahn Bam Kahn

Last Chance Offer From Tri Inprrenpent of New York

The ad promotes Dee Bist 1870 premium offers with a limited time to obtain a dictionary valued at $10 and an 8 year Taw' Inpepenpent subscription for $9. Tarixoerexpert claims to be the world’s largest religion newspaper and announces buying Rev. Joseph Cook’s Boston Monday Lectures copyright for weekly publication. See advertisement in this paper.

Tri New York Concestien Tarixoerexpert Joseph Cook

December Musical World closes its sixteenth year

Brainard's Musical World announces the December issue features twenty pages of new music and sixteen pages of musical news and miscellany. The publication marks its sixteenth year as a leading American musical monthly with growing circulation and valued editorials and sketches. Subscription is 1.60 per year, or 1.60 with a premium, single copies 15 cents. Address publishers 8 Buatano's Sons 158 State St Chicago Minnesota

Musical World United States Adudresa Buatano’s Sons State St Chicago

Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Hanken

The Venerable Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Hanken celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering at their home two miles east of Monticello. Both born in Weisede, Friedenburg, Hanover, he in 1807 and she in 1808, making them 76 and 72 today.

N. M. Hanken Hanken Monticello Tereka Germany Weisede Friedenburg Kingdom of Hanover Hauken

Monticello Postmaster Appointment Draws Wide Front

Readers react to John Blanchard being named Monticello postmaster with praise from newspapers and concern about political influence. Notices show competing editorials from the Express, Democratic, and Liberal papers, plus remarks on replacements in Cedar Falls and Monticello offices.

Duer Monticello Blanchard Marwell Anm Farwell Kidneyville Amamosa Journal Daer the Express Monger Maj. Farwell Mc.Duer John Blanchard Tim Express Senate Tug Vicinity Hiram Monticello and Vicinity

Family of German settlers praised in Jones County notice

The Hanken family, early settlers with three sons, are highlighted for their wealth and farming success in Jones County. Mr. and Mrs. G Ais of Pekin, with neighbors from Monticello, attend a reunion the couple hosts, celebrating aging with dignity, friendship, and enduring support.

Hanken Henry W.R Jones County G. Ais Pekin Monticello

Moore-Pierce Nuptials in Marehalltown on South Second Street

On Thursday evening a pleasant company gathered at William Pierce's residence to witness the marriage of Dina Moore to John N Moore of Stockton Kansas. Rev Windsor officiated with Laird as bridesmaid and Macclesfield as groomsman. The couple, honored by many friends, depart for Kansas after a visit with Moore's mother and sister nearby.

Marehalltown Aly William Pierce South Second Street Misa Dina John N. Moore Stockton Kansas Monticato Iowa Windsor Moore

Memorial notice for Riva and family members

In memory of Riva born Noy Uth and other siblings with dates and ages noted amid a formal bereavement. The surviving Mr Albert CG Welch and Mew Dennis Welch are named with expressions of sorrow and grief from relatives and friends.

Riva Noy Uth Ani Kitith Kvrate Rees Ata Albert CG Dennie Welch

Dr Price products boast rare ingredients and health claims

An advertisement extols Dr Price's Unique Perfumes, Gold Medal Dynpepticn extracts, and Cream Baking Powder. It touts cures for constipation and kidney issues, claims superior fragrances, and asserts safety and efficacy without poisonous additives, urging readers to buy.

Dr. Price Dies Price

For Sale Mountain Land North of Monticello Iowa

A four mile north Monticello sale offers a Hundred Acres with good water and buildings near Orvenmerigs and Choewe Miletaries. Terms by televering inquiries to owner at Monticello Iowa. Describes pillars Pillows and a horse named Honkwe Dowr with appraisal values and county officials referenced.

U.S Thivye Dalry Hom Monticello

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