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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1880

Page

2

Holiday Goods Sale Brings New York Boston Selections

Montgomery store invites Monticello residents to view a wide Holiday stock chosen from the largest East Coast suppliers. Mr. Little spent four weeks in the East selecting goods for jobbing and retail trade. The selection includes Majolica Kiota Japanese English printed ware fancy articles toys and games dolls silver plated ware Haviland French china and Fea Sets.

New York Boston Mr. Little East Monticello Haviland

Monticello stores advertise holiday goods and Oysters

The page lists numerous Monticello merchants offering holiday stocks from oysters to jewelry and clothing. Businesses include Jacob's restaurant Goldman's and Sam Kahn's announcing fresh oysters, harnesses, boots, dolls, and furniture with Christmas sales and quality goods.

Anamosa Programme and Local News Clash Over Publications

The paper notes the Farmer's Institute programme set for Anamosa from February 9, 1851, while criticizing rival papers for publishing the event. It reports on Mr. Rohn's leg injury recovery, derides the Arlington Minstrels as vulgar, and covers Col. W. I. Shaw's new Anamosa creamery with details on capacity, machinery, and plans for milk processing. It ends with a burglary case and a domestic assault arrest of Andrew Townsend, including conflicting statements and court action.

Farmer's Institute Anamosa Harecka Col. W. I. Shaw Anansi Anamosi Cudworth & Audit Lyman Ryan Cass D. Chadwick

Col Duer Remembered Across Iowa After Death

Tributes pour in from Poole Gillman Co and Monticello merchants as the late Col Duer is praised for his military service in the Civil War, leadership in business and politics, and generous character. Funeral details and widespread mourning reflect his strong community ties.

Local visits and familiar faces in Monticello and beyond

Jas and Shelley returned Wednesday from Cherokee county on a visit. Miss Alfa Campbell, former Monticello High School assistant, now teaching in Cedar Rapids, visits Monticello. Miss Gertie Jenkins arrived Friday, guests Miss Mollie Grassmyer, plans to stay until spring. Rev. E W Sample, former Unitarian preacher in Toe Express, now leads Grand Haven Herald.

Jas Shelley Cherokee County Alfa Cambell Monticello Cedar Rapids Gertie Jenkins Mollie Grassmyer Miss Jenkins 8. W. Sample Toe Express John Rice Grand Haven Mich

Sawple’s Republican stance outlined by Herald

The Herald praises Sawple as wholesome scholarly and strong with honest-appearing thought in every sentence. It asserts Mr. Sawple is a Republican.

Herald Mr. Sawple

Card of Thanks to the Masons and Friends

Mrs Jensin B Durr expresses gratitude for constant assistance and sympathy in her great affliction. She prays God grants eternal reward to all who offered aid and prayers.

Brotherhood of Free and Accepted Masons Jensin B. Durr

Bright new arrival joins Abel family in city

A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Abel is welcomed by friends and family. The child named Teo Apri Tuendlay is described as healthy and destined to be a good citizen, with wishes for a long life and honor for the family.

Reading Derbins Moody Bros Monticello Teo Ist Ta Hin City Mra Abel

Death of Mrs Gardner 78 in Pennsylvania reports church devotion

Mrs Gardner aged 78, born in Ruston Pa 1801, died Monday in Monticello after caring for her son's household. A devoted Methodist, she attended weekly prayer meeting the day before passing peacefully into immortality. Her maiden name was Baylov.

Gardner Monday Dee Mana Anna Cain MN Gardin Youre Marth

Local Store Advertises Holiday Goods at Low Prices

New stock of holiday goods offered at the lowest prices. No stale merchandise. Call to view items. Ep, M. Tuovson.

Podlaski’s Guldman's Brown & Boman's Podhaski GC. A. Stranks Hayward's Bacher & Co Brows & Boman's J. F. Koop’s Fust M. Tuo Vson

Literacy Revolution weekly offers books and reviews

A 60 cent weekly magazine promotes books and authors with condensed opinions and serials. It features Vardi a Romance of Ancient Egypt and classic works alongside serial notes on book choices by Otis Richardson, with subscription details from the American Book Exchange in New York.

Whiich Ehther Vardi Egypt Scott American Book Exchange Pribune Malasing New York City

Reniley and Kreanbrack Attorneys at Anamosa

The firm Reniley and Kreanbrack of Anamosa offers specialized practice in real estate law with a focus on abstracts and land records. Their office emphasizes careful preparation of abstract books for lands across Indones County and related practices.

Anamosa Indones

Debt Settlement Plea Issued to All Debtors

A formal notice urges all indebted parties to come forward and settle accounts immediately, signaling strict collection action if obligations remain unsettled.

40 Acres Farm Near Monticello With Buildings and Orchards

A 40 acres farm lies 3% miles northwest of Monticello. The property includes a dwelling, barn, granary, corn crib, barn, cistern, two wells, 4 acres of young fruit trees and vines. Title action to be pursued by buyer through BLP Kumara.

Monticello Tania Pero Quire Kumara

Notice to creditors of Palmer and Paine partners

Creditors of the late firm Palmer & Paine are warned to present all accounts due by January 1 next. Unsettled accounts after that date will be placed in the hands of a collector for prompt action. L Paracion HK D Parsi Monticello Iowa November 10 2280.

Palmer & Paine L. Paracion HK. D. Parsi Monticello Towa

Poultry Farmers Advised to Assess Returns at Headquarters

The notice urges farmers to bring any poultry to headquarters for appraisal and payment. It stresses careful handling and cautions against risk, promising fair value. The sign-off is from Gnart & Sor in Wyoming, Iowa.

Kronen & Dousian Move Store In Peterson Block

Good news to Tras Texan readers as Kronen and Dousian announce moving to a spacious new store in the Peterson block on the main street. They plan to offer fall prices to ease the move and invite customers to visit for the best prices and hearty service.

Tras Texan Peterson Block Thatangary Kronen Dfousian

Hall of Burns Lodge Mourns Colonel John O Duer

The Supreme Master of the Universe is pleaded to remove from our number our friend and brother Col John O Duer following his death. The lodge expresses sympathy to his family and acknowledges his usefulness and vigor as a devoted citizen and friend. Resolved that these resolutions be entered in the lodge records and a copy given to his family.

Col. Duer Poole, Gillman & Co Dubuque Boa Whittemore Dean Mr. Duer Col Daer Onoda Aya Quneral Monteetlo Republican Party Col Duer Anansi Dowel Col Duerts Vite Armioss Chiccon Pave Redas Dastef Orelock Jones County Robert Dott Aquinnola Lodge of Masons Burns Lodge Manticatto Tite Col Doer Monticello Vic Hervka Ehianetar Montecito Qaulena Duerts Duc Efe Galena General Duer J. Y. Wonderly I. D. Howard Iowa 46Th Linois Vohnteers Big Country John O. Duer Door Ote Dodge Johan O Hanel M. Yoran Hasnsen

For Sale and Notices From Local Advertiser 1880

Junk scribbles and garbled phrases show a 19th century notice mix. The legible items include an organist signing off to send music or information and a sale offer by J. M. Sleeper listing troung items priced from 50 to 150 dollars.

Canpanticn

Local Cass Notes and Social Roundup

Cass Illinois December 20 1880. Ladies hold a dime sociable at Mr Crawford’s with literary entertainment. Rev Burkholder spoke on temperance. Mite Society gifted a parsonage carpet. Windmills moved and hogs, poultry and dairy trade mentioned. Illness deaths and travels of residents noted with a wedding at the parsonage by a couple from Lincoln County.

Chriwford Burkholder Asmanasa Tig Hickory Grove Ladies Mission Society Ales Jon Ouden Ritchie Monduns Trenry Ritchie Frank Bagley George Smedley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fea Little & Bidwell Home News Thorpe Jacob's T Restaurant G. W. Stabler’s Goldman's Sam Kaun’s J. C. Dunn & Co Coyle Brown & Boman’s F. Reichenbach Postoffice Soetje & Tiarks’ Museum of Novelties and Toys J. C. Durr & Co Oystere Baltimore I. H. Mershon's Gardner & Wright's Montivello Sam Kain’s Stansbury Jacob's Restaurant PopHaski's Sam Kahn John Lorentz Little & Bidwell's Coyle’s Moody Brog Stark W. M. Preston Lowa Peterson Palmer & Co C. A. Starks Starke Sleeper’s Koop‘s Thes J. O. Dyer & Co E. H. Mershon Santa Claus Ed. Thompson's Sortie & Tiara KE. M. Trompson's RB. H. Mershon's Brown & Boman Hazard’s Ed. M. Thompson J. B. Koops Gardner & Wright Suctte & Tarks GCA Starks Hazard E. M. Thompson’s P.O. F. Reichenbach Hayward Chicago Weekly News The Express Furnituure J. P. McDonald Carleton Thayer County Neb Mary M. Watson Charles Watson Sleeper's Waterloo Thorpe's Derbing BE. H W. Mershon's J. Rice Scotch Grove Starks’ Furniture Store J.O. Dunn & Co FL Reichenbach India F. B. Cherrington Gro. Hains Wm. B. Affeck Mark Twain England Opera House HK. M. Thompson Weeklyews Birvi John Dotee Greenville Clay County John W. J. Brown Toronto R. R Davenport Caruonie Farr L. Rice Bowen's Prairie Mermnber Methodist Church Kris Kringle America Jack the Giant Killer Red Riding Hood Cinderella Fred. Rohn Robin Ma. Rohn N. B Anamosa Journel Arlington Minstrels Andrew Townsend Harrid Spears Desault Spears Townsend Coxsee Mars Mr. Townsend Chartre Rigby Jane Reniley & Kreanbrack J. 0. Dauor & Co Durr & Co Choice Timber Land Botler den Cere Lode Jas. Davidson Pouilsey Wanmod Wyoming Tom and Joh Bbolmasaars Nilattlens Aeplauts Card Rose A. Crood A Moody Ragland Loxpon Eatua of Ure INO. O. Dub & CO
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