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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1880
Page
2
Local items include a church social at Mr EH D Sherman’s, a lodge degree ceremony on January 28, and a sale of goods from G W Sumer and Podhaski. Reports note costs at Dunnham Leichhardt and Grassmeyer while a letter from Seward requests aid for W J Adams burned out home.
The Express chides Mr Hunt for meddling in Liberal affairs and church disputes. It reports on Monticello Bank deposits, price cuts at J O Duer & Co, and building improvements totaling about 55 000. later corrected to 65 000, with Manchester close behind Monticello in the year’s tally.
The court decides that as the widow of Wm. Moore Jr. she may inherit one third of the share that would have fallen to her deceased husband as his heir. The estate will be partitioned accordingly with counsel named for the widow and various blood-relationship claimants. Also included is a lengthy critique of a local editor’s treatment of Pastor Jenkins and a defense of his Congregational church in Monticello.
Mrs Dr Finley of Hopkinton hosts Mrs Dr N M Smith and friends Frank Winsor of Lyons Wisconsin guests Mr James Winsor and wife. B F Allburty, long-time compositor, takes a New York visit for rest. Z T Runner returns to Freeport Illinois as City Gas Works Superintendent after Monticello residence. He leaves local work with Whiting's Grove and Mitten factory. Mrs Raaner also departs from the social circle.
The elder Mr. and Mrs. Runner, with their son, depart Freeport after a year of residence. The community extends best wishes while expressing sincere regrets at their departure, noting their ongoing activity in social and philanthropic efforts.
Citizens are warned that drawing water from hydrants is illegal and patrons must prevent thefts. A city council special session approved a petition to repeal Ordinance No 96 regulating stock yards, with Ordinance No 07 adopted without further readings. Mayor B D Parner and City Clerk J R Srinpan signed official records.
Jan 20 1879 Kapress editor reports two weddings Pranueuvra IL Palmer to Frone Schoonover and Bert Whitlateh to Julia Palmer Leap Year happenings and local humor. John Johns leaves blacksmith shop for Prep Hros while Hiram Field remains sought after by employers. Waubeek reports two diphtheria deaths and about a dozen new cases. Widow Percy receives wood deliveries. more stove wood to come.
Sand Spring La January 20 1880 to the editor notes a corn price drop and a large 7000 bushel crib nearly full. They urge an enterprising hogs and grain dealer and a new general merchant to lift local business. Whittemore the depot master plans to move into the Morrigan house. Hindsh a young man drank too much and jailed. A family from Won Porters with orphan children has lived there seven years. Father O Connor opposes liquor sales by church members. Superintendent Twart visited schools and praised Sand Spring’s educational outlook.
Mr H Bons marries Annie Newton at Monticello in a ceremony conducted by Rev AF MS Leonards. The notice records the couple from Monticello and the date of 17th 1860.
Tenth Kinsella birth announced on a Sunday in January 1880 at the home of John Henry one mile west of Montlecito. The boy was born during a sudden return trip from Castle Grove to Mr Delay’s residence. Mother recovering well and expected to return home soon.
Michael Dergan aged about 60 a native of Philadelphia and Monticello school teacher for seven terms in Castle Grove township died Tuesday afternoon from a sudden hemorrhage of the lungs. He was a member of the Rowan Catholic Church and left an impoverished mother. He had lived in Monticello five years and was a nephew of Michael McCullough.
Readers are told of a bold push by the American Book Exchange in New York featuring limited price editions and multi volume classics. Descriptive catalogs are offered free and a local visitor from Wayne township, Jones county, discussed stock and possible cattle purchases.
Alice Parragher accuses grandfather William Parragher of poisoning a female infant born to Elizabeth Parragher in Oct 1877. Coroner jurors heard testimonies of infanticide, smothering claims, and a buried box containing the infant remains. Verdict: the child was poisoned by William Parragher.
Due notice is given to those owing Rickiers and Tousen to call and settle at once. We have accommodated you and now need our money. Enquire of W. Town. Take notice. 2w
On the line of the Olinois Central Rail road in Town near the Great Town Coal field a new way to earn a home. Special offers to xettera and ventera. For information address J Jascpson Land Agent D and 8 C RR Co Storin Lake Iowa 10 Gur
A local advertisement from December 17 1979 invites residents to bring logs for on-site sawing at a new steam saw-nill abing Brickyard in Monticello. Joan Gibson promotes a 53 inch circular saw for producing boards or lumber to any size.
Tax payers of Monticello township Jones county Iva are notified that the Pax List for 1878 is received and the Township Collector J B Surrir will be in his office on First Street Monticello City weekly from 9 o clock A M until March 1 1880 to collect taxes.
Dissolution notice states Wright & Dewey engaged in drug book stationery trade dissolved by mutual consent on November 79. LI. M. Wright will continue the business at the old stand, with M. Wrien and J. Diwny. December 1st.
Announcement from Sen Stans proprietor of Dexter Livery Stable that a specially built elegant hearse is available for public use not tied to any undertaking. The notice promises reasonable terms and emphasizes public accommodation.
An ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 06 relating to stock yards in Monticello town. It cites old text from Ordinance No. 96 dated January 5, 1880, defining yard rules, prohibited conditions, and penalties up to one hundred dollars or jail time. The measure takes effect after publication in local papers.
Fragmentary OCR text describes legal and financial matters involving a bank, directors, and notarized statements. Names such as Donald Bank, ME Carpentar, and Theo Santie appear with sworn declarations. Transcribed items reference corporate property, loans, and attestations dated in a historical context.
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