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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
3
A blend of community updates from Clay and surrounding areas includes births and new homes, jobs at the Farmers Creamery, craft and travel notes, illnesses, and local events. Marching farm life, family news, and church activities fill the week with weather and mail delays noted.
February reports show Sanford milk at 75 cents per hundred for January, new butter makers at Cloverleaf creamery, and W H Sanford adding a Fargo churn. Farmers report hog cholera losses, horse shipments, and a school board expulsion of six large boys, including directors' sons, amid local activities and visits.
Scorcn Grove reports residents with travel and events over the week. Lyman Moats visits from Epworth. Rev. John Rice travels to Maquoketa on business. B L Hoyt makes a cedar Rapids trip. Bert Moats visits family. Nettie Sackett heads to Clinton for a telephone office position. Alex McKean finishes Center School term and returns to Hopkinton for Lenox College. a church polity lecture by Rev. Palmer postponed to Feb 21 due to bad roads. a valentine social hosts many attendees at Mr and Mrs Mackrill’s home. a wedding occurs today at the German church as Deidrich Kammermann is involved.
Ancestral names and date details mark a double notice as Emmet Moats and Mae Midzards wed at the bride’s grandmother’s home in Epworth on February 10. The groom, soon to begin work as a telegraph operator, and his bride plan to return home today while friends extend warm wishes for a long and happy life.
Iowa Capital notes a spirited contest among six candidates for surgeon at the Anamosa penitentiary with three from Anamosa and three from elsewhere. Warden Hunter will assess on-site dynamics, with party service as a key factor, amid two Republican factions pushing candidates. Eight prominent applicants seek favorable support as the selection nears.
Ancient manuscript portrait describes Jesus as a prophet to followers, with abilities to heal and raise the dead. The account lists his tall figure, fair hair, calm eyes, and compassionate, persuasive bearing, portraying him as an exalted being. It notes tears as a notable trait and portrays him as modest, temperate, and wise.
Miss Jessie Rundle and Miss Edna Schoonover of Monticello visited A Lindeman and family over Sunday. Wm Ward of Carlisle Iowa, uncle of J D Sullivan, died January 28. Dan Pond took charge of the Monti cello post office last Saturday and is praised for his service. Miss Kate McQuillen, daughter of Geo McQuillen, went to Anamosa for medical aid. H Z Dehner closed his creamery for an indefinite period and a judge considers attaching his engine to a rock crusher soon. John Campbell visited his sister Mrs H R Williams, accompanied by Miss Florence Gregory. Train No 2 on the narrow gauge had an accident Tuesday noon. the tender fell into the ditch but was replaced on the track by two school boys.
Our household endured a severe December and January sickness spell. I also fell ill as my wife began to recover. Our daughter Chloe cared for us, then fell gravely ill herself. Miss Eberhart, a nurse from Cedar Rapids, tends Chloe. Ruby slipped and severely sprained an ankle on a sidewalk. Waniep-Agents seek Davenport sales agents for the People's steam laundry with good terms and guaranteed work.
Mr C E Little writes from Monticello about a winter stay in a quaint old house with century occupancy and fireplaces, noting slave quarters, large oaks, and a Fox Hill chase. The Newton Journal pays tribute to Chas T. Coughlan as an early settler and civic figure, while Baker returns from Boston and local trades shift. court opens March 7 with a light docket. Public notices announce a March 28 municipal election, property for sale, and a grocery sale by 32w2. Also a Nickel Plate travel promo for a February 22 23 student mission trip to Cleveland.
Round trip eight fifty for the Cleveland excursion with three through trains daily and day coaches with colored porters. Tickets sold Feb 22 and 28 with return valid through Feb 28. City office 111 Adams St Chicago and depot at 12th and Clark.
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