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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1881
Page
4
Local briefs highlight fresh oysters from Baltimore at Mershon and at King’s constant stock. Dalton King sells Dolphin Farm in Scotch Grove to Henry Altman for 2000 dollars. Anamosa Journal notes farm talks, theater acts, and civic pride with Col Shaw’s 1880 expenditures and local business praise.
A long column notes sales at Gardner & Wright and pork weights at Monticello and Scotch Grove. It praises Donavin's Tennesseeans musical act at the Opera House and lauds Dr. S. F. Bentley's dental practice guiding local reputation. Weather predictions by Venner forecast a mild spell into February with brief storms and a late February thaw. Over 100 carloads of stock and grain await shipment on the narrow gauge railroad feeding Cascade and Monticello.
The Eureka and Wyonleg Journal clash over Aldrich bill details at the last Board of Supervisors session. The Monticello Express touts local butter and hog sales while critics dispute circulation affidavits and the awarding of county printing to Eureka and Express.
Alex Hughes of Elk Point D T is appointed Receiver of Public Lands for the territory with a notably large salary. The news notes Hughes' friends celebrate the appointment. Mr and Mrs H G Leichhardt and their baby travel from home to Chicago for Herman to buy a stock of goods and then proceed to Kentucky for a two month visit. The report also mentions Tennessee litho work as a sign of age and success.
A Monticello letter-eay argues Tau Express errors about Mr. Ricker and revival methods. It defends Ricker against claims of tortures and fiendish divine delight praising salvation as a core, while lampooning editorials and praising broader culture and truth.
In a spirited exchange the editor defends a salvation grounded in reason conscience and religious sentiment arguing it frees humanity from superstition and old thraldoms. The debate centers on Mr Robertson and Mr Ricker with mutual cordiality in the Express language.
Forty five years ago Henry Shimons and Catherine McCarty were joined in marriage and began a long voyage together. On January 6 they were honored by family and friends at the old home with tasteful gifts and a festive gathering. A bountiful table followed and gratitude for a happy celebration was expressed. One who was there notes the occasion.
A community surprise gathering at Rev H Adams home near Bowens Prairie drew about 100 attendees led by Yoran who donated 73 in cash. The modest fund was gratefully received as guests enjoyed refreshments and melees before departing in good spirits. Also reported is the birth of a daughter to Geo and his wife on Monticello Avenue with local well wishes.
Joslin and Mowatt wedding took place February 11 with Rev F Hoberteon officiating. Bride Lucy EB Mowart and groom Tran Joslin, both locals of Monticello, enter married life. well regarded for character and long residence. DIED. Wybel. Ame nia Wrerk, 20, obituary notes her gentle help to family in Monticello. died January 15 1880 of consumption. born in Dubuque, lived in town since childhood.
Shave hand a lot of dry goods to be sold at John Moody's old Auction Store. Goods priced very low with 25 percent savings advertised. Also linen soap, stoneware at 8 cents per gallon, and a call to visit for appraisal. Also notices dairy convention meeting and boarding needs for fairs and county agricultural society events in 1880. Bull calf for sale west of Monticello, 6 months old, strong herd addition.
The annual meeting of the Northern Town Butter and Cheese Association will be held at Monticello starting February 2, 1881 for three days. Rail and hotel accommodations are available at reduced rates. Signed It. D. Stumnatan president and N. I. B. & Co. assistant.
A collage of 19th century notices including debts and settlements, a Monticello farm for sale with picnic grounds north of town, a Jersey bull for service, and real estate listings. Also includes watchmaking explanations and Brown’s Bronchial remedies, with various vendor and advertisement details.
An early advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup to ease teething pain and quiet a disturbed infant. It claims immediate relief, bowels regulated, health restored, and carded as a magic cure from an elderly physician. It notes safety, pleasant taste, and a price of 25 cents per bottle.
Collector HH P Sarva announces Monticello Township Tax List for 1880 received. He will collect taxes at Monticello Bank on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. until May 1841.
An 19th century classified style note promotes Bret Sapvi Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction with money refunded and prices at 25 cents per box sold by J I Bacnen & Co.
An old advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as a reliable health remedy for rheumatism and overwork. It also promotes a broad agricultural journal with 800 to 1 000 engravings per volume, urging subscriptions at low rates and highlighting youth content and humbug exposures. Culkins is noted for butter and eggs.
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