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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
2
A fragment reflecting on life’s balance with a line about sunshine and rain. It mentions a burial crowding a bridal train and names Susie M Best. The tone suggests a reflective, perhaps obituary-like line about life and death.
Jane E Wasson Krouse born December 7 1843 in Oswego New York lived in Iowa from age ten. She married John G Krouse March 11 1868 and died February 1 1903 at 59 years 1 month 24 days. Survived by four children John William Mabel died 1896 Daisy, and siblings William Joseph Mrs Gridley and Mrs Sim. Funeral held at Onslow Presbyterian Church with sermon on John 14 1 and interment in Wyoming.
Miss House of Anamosa spent Sunday in Cass with Miss Nellie Bruce and Miss Vic Frisbie visiting Anamosa friends. Mr and Mrs G T Ketchum are visiting in St Paul. Two of Will Bray s children are very sick with the grip. J B Frisbie has been quite sick but is able to be around again. A surprise party occurred at Warren Wallace s. Chas Healy and wife mourn their baby s death after a short illness. Mrs Ed Hanna, visiting Mrs Sherman in Anamosa, has returned home. Andrew Moorehead of Monticello is in Cass with his gasoline engine sawing wood. Mr and Mrs Gerdes of Peoria Ill are visiting their daughter Mrs Dirk Shaffer. Mr and Mrs Frank Youel of Estherville were guests of Mrs Presley Hanna recently. Mrs Della Chaffer Barlow died near Springville January 29. The funeral was at Cass Church Saturday with Rev Keeler officiating.
Fire at W T Camerons residence Chamber sparked cautious response with small loss insured. Jessie Wasson wed Mr McBride of Oakland Canada in Cedar Rapids. Miss Lou Noyes won prize lamp at Daugherty's drug store. H V VanDusen dead. Rev McQuown's farewell sermon and church future plans discussed. Monticello doctors mentioned earlier shock to community.
Notice announces deeper price cuts on every remaining article as mediators slash costs to attract buyers. It urges shoppers to travel long distances, stock up for another year, and view the sale as a lifetime chance to save money for themselves and families.
The notice urges readers within driving distance to visit Schaeffer’s store at 126 State St. South Chicago to inspect the stock before prices drop. It invites shoppers to spend wisely while the sale attracts a throng, emphasizing eye appeal and value over skepticism.
The mediator orders a $10,000 stock sale to adjust matters with prices cut deeper to attract daily crowds. Shoppers rush in for over $1,000 of goods taken daily, while the remaining $15,000 stock is dwindling.
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