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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
5
Home news itemized notes report Bijou vaudeville at the opera house next Tuesday with new acts songs and dances. Several residents travel visit and return including Miss Ethel Smith Libbie Thoeni Clyde Wilson M W Herrick Stella Beam and Olive Mores with local shops and services advertising goods and offers.
William Wright of Scotch Grove township and Theresa Winans of Cascade married in the city on the 2nd of March by Justice Eastwood. The notice also lists multiple local happenings including visitors, illness, and family travels around Monticello and Cascade.
The piece covers New Year merriment on Thr at Street and a midnight vigil, obituaries including Thomas Guyan, and multiple community moves. It notes funerals, visits from relatives, real estate and farm auctions, legal notices, and banking annual meeting outcomes with dividends and a healthy bank condition.
John Matthews of Monticello died in the forenoon of the 27th after 52 years in the county. Born in County Mayo Ireland about 83 years ago, he emigrated to America in 1847 and settled in Castle Grove before moving to Monticello in 1869. He served in Co H 31st Regiment Town Volunteers. He leaves four children Hugh Agnes Henry and Clara. granddaughter Clara. funeral at Sacred Heart Church conducted by Rev. John McCormick.
A nearly new upright piano and other household items are offered cheap in a ten day sale at Houge barn Lot 80160. The ad notes the items are for fast disposal as the owner plans to move away, with contact A Matthiessen 29w2.
Notice states a 74 acre tract four miles west of Monticello on the main road is for sale. Bids accepted at Monticello State Bank until 4 o'clock January 15, 1907. Right reserved to reject any offers. By Thomas Rearick.
Former Monticello resident Mr J L Gardner died at his Blair Nebraska home yesterday morning. A telegram from his widow to Mr H M Carpenter announced the news but gave no details. He came to Monticello 23 years ago to run a furniture and undertaking business before selling 11 years ago. He later lived in Norwalk Ohio before moving to Blair. He is survived by his widow and no children.
A well kept nine room house with electric lights and furnace heat, water inside and out, large cistern, fruit and furnace cellars, inside and outside entrances, a large barn, box and single stalls. Includes good repair and is offered for sale. Enquire of Dr. A M Maurice. 2011.
The assessors of Jones county will meet at the Auditor's office in Anamosa Iowa on Monday January 14 1907 under Section 1359 of the Code. W J Mills County Auditor.
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