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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
5
Local society items report visits to Chicago by J. Hall and F. M. Hazlet, and Western College President Bookwalter in Monticello. Various residents ill or recovering, births, sales, and advertisements for Hicks and Eilers businesses. Mentions of lawyers, doctors, farm land sales at $42.50 per acre, and a saddlery solicitor on the road.
Groundhog sighting noted while local commerce features several transactions. Harm Husmann sold 65 Chester White shoats to O. M. Brown, averaging 800 pounds, for delivery today.
A series of brief items from Monticello and nearby towns notes horses hitched to a post in freezing weather and a saloon club room. People depart for warmer Hammond Louisiana. Local business closures and recents sales announced with auctioneer Howard Lathrop. Tax lists prepared and available at Monticello State Bank for several townships to simplify payments.
The Jackson County Republican reports the marriage of Leo Hansen and Miss Mayme Cole of Onslow. Justice Ralston officiated at Maquoketa last week.
Mrs. Bud Smith died last Sunday at her brother R F McMeans home near Maquoketa from consumption. She had earlier lived with the McMeans family when Monticelo was their home and was well known to many locals.
Mr. Alexander Gray, a tenant on Robt. Clark’s Scotch Grove farm, has been hired as herdsman on the State Agricultural College farm. He and Mrs. Gray left for the assignment this morning, and Gray is described as a faithful employee.
Mr. A P Jennings indicates he is merely exploring a possible move north of Chicago and has not decided to change his business. He says the inquiry prompted by the opportunity is still under review and no final plan is in place.
The Ladies' Benevolent Union urges attendance at a home entertainment at the opera house tomorrow evening. Promoters and participants have worked hard for an evening of pleasure. Admission 50 cents, children half price. Proceeds go entirely to charitable purposes.
Mr W H Stebbins, connected with the Cascade Courier last two months, will leave Cascade for Waterloo to join Matt Parrott & Sons as a job printer. Hicks brothers mourn the death of their sister Mrs Eliza Horton of Wayne Co NY. Winter sets in with 21 degrees below zero, 27 below this morning, pipes frozen, plants frosted. Robert Gray, whose fatal accident was noted last week, died Sunday. funeral held with Congregational choir. Rev C C Warner spoke of Jesus’ Comfort for the Sorrowing. Frank Howard Concert Co to perform at the opera house Feb 15. tickets 15 25 85 cents. Farmers Cooperative Creamery annual meeting reelects officers. 1898 milk, butter stats cited. Lovell State Bank now has tax lists for Monticello City Lovell Richland Scotch Grove Wayne Castle Grove.
The article reports Mrs G W Eastwood fell on a walkway near her home last Thursday evening and crawled home on her hands and knees. She is improving. Additional brief items note a Monticello teachers meeting next Saturday and various local court matters including the John Eastwood assault case.
Public auction by Mr. J. W. Poppe 13 miles east of Center Junction was postponed due to severe weather. The sale is rescheduled for Saturday February 11. Farmers are urged to note the new date.
Ed Albinger was bound over by Justice Ricker to await the grand jury at the March term. He was arrested on the information of Fred Kellum charging assault with intent to murder. Witnesses testified Albinger drew a revolver and fired at Kellum but the shot missed. Kellum had threatened Albinger, but no evidence showed a life in danger. Albinger bought cart ridges shortly before the shooting. The preliminary exam occupied Saturday. Monday he waived examination and offered no evidence. County attorney urged against settlement and subpoenaed the prosecuting witness.
Fire at Brookman Bros general merchandise store in Prairieburg caused total loss. The blaze spread to a Crouch residence, Beebe family, with most belongings saved, and to Finkson home housing the Delancey family, again largely saved. A second Crouch house caught fire but was controlled by volunteers. The cold wind amplified danger.
By order of the Monticello Ministerial Association a meeting is called for Tuesday February 21 at 7 30 p m to organize a County Anti Saloon League. Ministers temperance workers and citizens are urged to attend as good speakers will be present. Signed C C Warner Secretary.
Two Jones county farmers seek loans of 8000 and 8500 for five years at 5 percent with Jones county real estate as security. Also homestead for sale in Monticello with 16 acres, easy terms. Unclaimed letters list for Monticello post office. Farm for sale or rent near Monticello with improvements and water system. Bargain goods at Lon's store including flour, fruit, sugar, soap, and more. Insurance agents and farm land offer in Southwest Iowa Blue Grass region.
Church notices list topics for next Lord’s Day at Church of Christ and evening talk for women. M E church serves dinner and supper next Saturday. Home Missionary offering reported at $41. Presbyterian church to discuss Heaven and transforming China. Epworth League and Christian Endeavor activities noted with schedule and leader.
Mrs. Sarah Desscher and family thank friends and neighbors for support in bereavement. Wm Abel visits Phelps livery barn every Monday to buy horses and offers top prices for all kinds of good horses. Wa. Abel.
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