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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1881
Page
4
Jno Blanchard advertises in the express of Jno O Duer Co block with local notices and public listings for the city and county, detailing upcoming notices and community items.
Long itemized note listing fresh oysters from Baltimore at various spots including E H Mershon and Jacob's restaurant. several ads for groceries at Cummings and Coyle's Gallery. promotions for burial robes by C A Starks. residents and events described like private party hosted by Charlie Shipman, and Mr Lon Jennings considering buying John Lorentzen’s stock. Public notices on jurors and upcoming court.
Monticello Chapter Royal Arch Masons plans a Monday evening gathering at seven thirty sharp. Local notes report signs of early spring with plowing starting north of town, and a collision scene where a plow was hitched before a large locomotive.
The Disciple congregation engages Rev Geo Lobingier to preach next Sunday in Kinsella Hall providing morning and evening services. Local commentary covers his speaking promise and compares his impact with predecessor Mr Smith who moves to West Liberty.
The document outlines bond issuance for outstanding indebtedness with engraving and printing costs paid from the district’s contingent fund. Bonds run up to ten years, payable after five, with 90 days notice required to stop interest. Denominations range from 100 to 1000 dollars, signed by district president and secretary, and redeemable as determined by the board. Tax for principal and interest follows existing code. if neglected, county supervisors may levy the tax upon bond owners’ request. Repeals conflicting acts.
Mr H Tiarks visits Des Moines this week for attendance upon the Stanty Pharmaceutical Association. Mrs H D Howard of Galena Illinois visits with sister Mrs J Duer for ten days and returns to Galena. D B Kinsella travels tomorrow to Le mont Illinois likely near the dying bed of sister Mrs Periolat who suffers spinal meningitis. J W Segar of Winnebago Illinois guests of brother T M Segar for several days. Segur returns Monday.
Monticello Iowa board discusses refunding all school district bonds. Proposals include issuing 10000 ten year bonds at 6 percent with semiannual interest to raise funds and repay prior debts. A motion to adjourn until Feb 25, 1881 is approved.
The record lists various town and county items. It notes tax list receipt for Monticello Township Iowa 1880, tax collector R P Savvis sets weekly hours at Monticello Bank until May 1 1881. It also advertises a three acre house on South Cedar St Monticello near Congregational church for sale with terms.
I inform the public I sold my old Agricultural Depot on South Cedar Street to Mr. Anton Matthiessen and purchased the stand formerly owned by Coxsee and Rigby. I now welcome friends and patrons and offer improved facilities for agricultural implements and farm machinery with strong manufacturer arrangements.
The OC M and St P Railway offers a full set of coupon tickets to key points east and west. Weekly tariff updates enable quoting the lowest fares. Travelers from Boston and New York to San Francisco can save time and money with through tickets. Eastbound departures on the new route leave at 7 25 a.m. and reach Chicago by 5 p.m., with station staff ready to help.
At the old Stacy farm in Langworthy on Thursday February 17 sale of 26 cows 21 yearlings 1 broad sow with 5 pigs 17 shouts 1 Empire mower 1 wagon 1 buggy 1 planter 1 horse rake 2 walking plows 2 stirring plows 1 corn shelley and other utensils plus some furniture ELH Sracy
Notice to unknown venera that the N W 14 of the 8 W of Section 9 Township 43 North Range 1 West of the 5th November 1877 was sold to Peter Smith for delinquent taxes of 1874. Right of redemption expires ninety days after service. deed to be made unless redeemed.
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