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28 Feb 1884
Page 1
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1884
Page
1
Publication line shows Fierrick and Dozssets as editors and proprietors with Thursday publication date. No additional articles or events provided in readable text.
Court proceedings list numerous civil actions with dismissals, garnishments, and judgments. Cases include Carter vs Reilley, Hughes vs White, and town of Wyoming dismissals. Alimony and custody rulings, foreclosure orders, and severance of territory in Anamosa appear among extended docket entries with costs assigned.
Farm listing describes 286 acres 10 miles south of Manchester near Golden Prairie on Hazel Green Adams line. Includes 120 acres pasture 100 acres meadow 16 acres hog pasture 650 acres under plow orchard 150 bearing trees house barn granary corn cribs sheds hog house wells and timber in Linn county. Address 26-2 for terms or particulars.
The Anamosa Journal notes city crowds of farmers and busy commerce, with events at the rink including a March 7 masquerade for uniforms and reports of a broken arm, a debt-free Good Templars’ lodge after a charitable fair, and performances by Sam Lucas’ Company at the Opera House.
Bowen’s Platinin February 26 1884 reports a Roach family team broke loose near Cascade, slowed at a stopping place by Cash Rynerson with no injuries and minor damage. News notes Boyd Dawson’s Kansas trip, possible skating rink at M E church, Mrs Fisher’s Boone home departure, a 50‑guest surprise party at Fred Miller’s, and several locals moving in or out, including Mike Mansfield to Castle Grove and George Baker moving into his old house. Tory.
An advertisement touts Griggs' Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises burns wounds and skin sores. It promises relief from piles tetter and eruptions with a satisfaction guarantee and a 25 cent price at J H Bacher's.
The Express reports items from Onslow Indiana including T H Lightfoot’s stove pipe hat joke and local arrivals and exits. O McDaniel and wife settle in town while Miss Myn Field visits Bertha Noyes in town. Noyes and wife plan brief Anamosa trip. Cynthia McDaniel heads to Monticello. Robert Felton is assaulted at the post office with a visible tooth injury. the culprit fled. Mrs Sears returns from Fulton after eye treatment. skating rink closes. Miss Mlate Abrams visits Wyoming. Henry Hoffman sprains ankle at rink but moves about on crutches. Dr Alex McKean returns from Chicago with diploma.
Marriage of Mr. Collins and Miss Maggie Aitchison at the Catholic church with Father Roach officiating. local business and social tidbits including travel plans, entertainment, and advertisements for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
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