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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
4
Onsow residents report visits from Rae and family and others, sicknesses noted, and local moves. C. I. Tebo’s sudden death in Oregon shocks the community. clergy arrangements and church activities announced. insurance agents advertise local coverage.
The Rickeits Bros auction notices a cash sale on Tuesday January 24 at 2 pm for about four acres on Bowen's Prairie including a house and barn, former Gerd J Rickets premises, sale at the premises. Also listed is a 227 acre farm in Clay township Jones county formerly timber land now two-thirds cleared with good improvements and timber soil priced at 12.00 per acre.
W Giddings of Hale and J Gorman of Anamosa were in town last week with several others. Frank Johnston Onslow and Mrs Ward Blakley Onslow visited Friday and Saturday. Dr C A Bradley Maquoketa was in town over Sunday. Sheriff Arnold son visited over Sunday. E Deillrichsen Monticello on business Friday. Hutchins attended Scotch Grove on legal business yesterday. Louis Westfall Olin called on business last week. A pigeon shoot and sale drew town attendance last week. Mrs Watson and daughter Tracy Maquoketa were in the city Friday. W H McClure Fontanelle called on friends last week. J A White Lost Nation visiting his brother D A White over Sunday. Will Rhodes Miles visited his parents J D Rhodes and wife over Sunday.
Caster Grove notes report Olive Cramer with measles and Allie Moore recovering from illness. Patrick Troy shipped cattle to Chicago. Anamosa visitors, near-relatives visits, and weather affect Ionian Literary attendance. Mrs. Brown travels to see her mother. A buggy accident involving Mrs. Cramer with Charley Graves. no serious injuries. Farm changes include W Wirbliski renting Ed Osborn farm and new baby for Ed McNamara. Parishioners move and visit Cass and Prairieburg residents relocation.
Scorch Grove reports widespread illness with grip and measles. Rev. John Rice and wife missed week of services due to illness. Rev. Wm. M. Dager plans to return January 22. Sutherland and Webster families affected by measles. Berger family also ill as community notes waning health and a missionary society meeting is anticipated.
A Washington Star report notes banks require bonds for employees and close supervision to guard funds and public trust. It describes confidential staff monitoring in large establishments and how hints of extravagance prompt internal investigations and possible lifestyle changes. Also mentions seashore trip anecdote and Russia’s historic gold output and Paris fencing halls.
Wantrp. Reliable men to put in part or all time taking orders for our Lubricating Oils and Greases Liberal commission Iowa ad. TuHE Federat Om Co Cleveland Ohio. Also travel rate news from Monticello to Sioux Falls for National Butter Makers Association meeting. Tickets on sale Jan 24 Good to return Jan 31.
OUT BROS of Scotch Grove Indiana seeks young horses aged 2 to 4 years for highest market price. Horses must be large and sound. Also offers trees grown in the state at low prices for all who need them.
Bank statement from Monte, Monticello town in Jones County shows assets totaling 1,600.00 in personal property and overdrafts 5,123.86 with real property value listed as none. The document was filed with the Auditor of State by January 10, 1899 as required by law.
Notice of sale by owner due to failing health. One half interest in Golden Eagle Clothing Store assets including men and boys clothing, hats, overcoats, furniture, a piano, and household goods. Items may be bought at store or residence, with sale to one buyer if desired. Proceeds to fund a trip south. business will continue with D I Goldstone managing.
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