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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
7
A readable Monticello column snippet lists names and events in Monticello and surrounding towns. It mentions Senator F VU Ellison departing for Des Moines, local residents attending the bicycle show in Chicago, town merchants promoting sales, and community notices such as church services and market ads. The tone reflects a small town newspaper with short items about people, places, and happenings.
County authorities report Newton Parrott bagged a jack rabbit during a bunny hunt last Monday while out gun ning. The town notes include council plans, sales ads, and social events with local figures and businesses.
Mrs. Waite visits Cedar Rapids with a sick daughter. The town marshal notes fewer tramps than last winter. Supper at M E parlors Friday Jan 17. Will ship 296 cars of stock and 48 cars of corn from Monticello last year and December respectively. Dress goods sale at Wits Doutrick's. D E Gardner reports his father David T Gardner sinking. Koop Hicks sells boots and shoes. Dancing class planned for children with tuition 3.00. Subscriptions offer new combos. Death notices for Bateman’s sister Jessie and John Fadley. Local Benevolent Union officers elected. Coggon Monitor reports Mrs Ellis poisoned by canned tomatoes. Story & Clark instruments sold. Runaway incident in Davenport Democrat. City wards reorganized into three districts with population-based apportionment. Ward populations listed 668, 698, 696. Political leanings hinted but not decided.
The finest line of silver and plated ware is featured at Overing and Stockwell's, highlighting high quality serveware, tea sets, and table accents for refined dining and gifting.
Dr C N Thomas plans three lectures at the Monti cello on his travels in Europe with Italy Switzerland France and Germany as focal points The first talk covers Italy including Venice Rome and Pompeii The schedule spans next Monday and Tuesday with a third lecture a week later Admission is one dollar for the full course. pupils pay reduced rates Tickets available at Bachers drug store.
City council met in regular session with six present. Weighmaster Abel reported December activity and salary. bills for general and water funds approved unanimously. Ward division ordinance read. readings waived and adopted. City recorder Peroina noted 1895 precipitation as 18.66 inches, the driest year since records began. Local visitors from La Belle Texas discussed rice farming prospects.
The owners announce closure of their meat market and request all debts settled promptly. Accounts will be left with Justice Ricker for collection around January 20. The notice also notes historic claims about early American printing and dentistry facts from English sources.
List of unclaimed letters remaining at the Monticello Iowa post office as of January 6 1895 includes Breyer Magele Dolan Rena Harkin C G Phemly J 8 L T and P M Alexander.
Mrs L E Fulton offers for sale 83 acres in section 26 Monticello township part of John Skelley estate to be set off to her Inquirers directed to E E Hicks at Monticello 24tl Musher Rider At the first Congressional church Rask Wyoming on the 1st inst Rev Pettigrew officiated Groom A A Mush ER and Miss Gracie Rider The bride is eldest daughter of Mr G M Rider and related families from Jones county referenced in this notice
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