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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1880
Page
4
The item notes political clerical involvement with Aldrich as the final figure in the local trio. It also mentions Dorham Leichhardt’s bargain goods, a union Bible service at the M E Church, and no services at other churches. It includes local shop ads and a lost gold necklace at the Catholic Fair with a reward offer.
Flood damage reported as rough river rise last night washed away about fifty feet of the East Monticello Mills dam. The region notes prior incidents and urges caution as more rain threatens.
Local items report a marriage between Jacob Carmichael and Miss Snyder, shop openings, and a Catholic Fair that netted about precio. A dairy convention planned for the Opera House in Monticello highlights the growing dairy industry with Iowa poised as a major center.
Mr Rider challenges precise quoting of Sherman by the editor while Geo W Bruin the prominent Kentucky temperance orator will lecture in Monticello on Feb 1, 18 and 19 with free admission first night and ten cent fees on the following nights. He is praised by multiple papers as a powerful eloquent speaker drawing large crowds. The town prepares for a municipal election amid temperance politics with opposition to a straight prohibition ticket and support for a constitutional amendment to end liquor traffic.
The author argues that God used a long preparatory process in creation similar to the historical timeline Christians believe for redemption. He contends Christians should not fear divine exclusion from the universe when God's method in creation aligns with salvation.
Rev B W Blanchard the editor’s father returns to Monticello after a lengthy visit in northwestern Town, planning an indefinite stay. Mrs G W Garlock visits Elk Point with daughter, Mrs DeWitt, likely away for months. Julius Goldman returns with his wife and favors Monticello as a permanent home. Dentists Harding and Litchfield relocate to Dyersville to continue practice. Ren W Blanchard leaves the Dubuque Telegraph for Chicago after a year as city editor, praised as a skilled, versatile writer with best wishes for future endeavors.
The Washington Fire Company No 1 thanks Monticello and surrounding residents for generous 80 donations at the late fair to procure the fig for the Company. Dexren Pace, Foreman, A G Ropman, Secy.
In a note to the editor the McConnon and McLens families express deep gratitude for the generous donations and support received before and after the fair. They acknowledge assistance across Monticello Caste Grove Anamas a Cascade and Sand Spring and say they are forever indebted and remain grateful servants.
Notice of regular annual election in Monticello to be held March 1 1880 at Coxsee Rigby office. Voters choose mayor recorder assessor treasurer two trustees weighmaster and street commissioner from 9 am to 6 pm. Dated February 18 1880.
A Cass Iowa letter notes hogs and cattle shipments from Cass, future of the Cass Creamery, and local chatter. It mentions Willis Bray leaving for Nebraska, the Soldiers Orphan Home, and neighbors new to or from Cass. Also reports on Mrs. Benton, Ira Stewart, Mrs. Smedley, Ketcham and Stone visits, and community events including dances and two Indians camped on Ed Helmer’s land.
The Algona Republican reports multiple weddings in 1880 including Osima Fournier and Mira Levin Extel Feehan of Onslow, Henderson and Scott pairing, and Joan Jennesson of Oregon Nebraska with May Bresin Sport of Castle Grove. Ed Blanchard wed Mildred Hardy Miller, with remarks on family ties and post ceremony festivities at the bride’s and Blanchard homes.
Mrs Lenora S Hitchcock of Wayne Township gave birth to twin boys on February 4 1830. One baby weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and the other 3 pounds 20 ounces total 1 6 0. The mother is well and Len hopes to buy a farm for each child as the town congratulates the family.
In Monticello on Monday February 9 1880 Mrs O D Pronel aged 86 dies after bowel dilation leaving four children to a grieving husband. Also Mrs Aleutian West aged 33 native of Crawford county Pennsylvania dies after confinement. Mrs Katherine Kinsella born Nov 1844 St Johns New Brunswick dies after childbirth complications in Monticello. She left a bereaved husband D S Kinsella and several children.
A local obituary mourns the sudden death of Mrs. Kinsella wife of Mr. Kinsella and mother of five. Services will be in Anamosa with a special car for relatives and friends. The piece commends her kindness and widespread favor across Catholic and Protestant communities.
A local housing sale reports a residence marketed for eighteen hundred dollars was purchased at twelve hundred with a note on a small price reduction. The listing mentions Bayalra of W. Towns as the area reference.
In Jones County Anamosa lawyers present a prepared set of Abstract Books of Islands in lands and Abstreta of Te le, noting prompt furnishing and a focus on real property practice as a specialty.
Special offers to adders and readers announced by J Bampson land agent for DOG ALG TRRCo Storm Lake Iowa. Address for information provided.
The undersigned offers 176 acres four miles east of Monteelo with a good house barn well and cistern and a stream of water. About 80 acres are timbered and can be bought in small tracts. An 80 acre Nebraska tract is included. Terms allow two thirds payment and time to complete.
A Monticello saw mill announces completion of a steam powered saw for cutting timber into any board size or dimension. The owner Joun Glbon invites customers to bring logs in winter and have lumber sawn, with a 55 inch circular saw in operation. December 17, 1870.
Starka announces a new hearse available for public use not tied to any undertaking establishment. It will operate on reasonable terms and will accommodate all customers needing funeral transport.
The firm Lovelace and Liddy dissolves by mutual consent. Creditors are asked to settle debts by February 1. Notice dated Monticello January 23, 1880.
Collector announces tax collection period in Monticello Township Jones County Iowa for 1879 taxes from 9 AM weekly at First Street Monticello City through March 1880. Endorsements promote Monroe Taylor's Gold Moda Soda and St Jacobs Oil with patient testimonials from Wapsie and New York Depot customers.
A mix of claims for Thomas Eo cough remedy and Sidacous On cure stories. It touts Rheumatism relief and general tonics, with testimonials from Mrs Remtinger in Ohio and families in Taylorville. Also praises Price’s Cream Baking Powder and various extracts, plus news on butter quality and a Vanishing color theory for cows.
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