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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
5
Deliry at the Model reports Elmer E. Hoag returning from a Kansas trip and various locals visiting relatives. Advertisements include New Idea Patterns Deutrick’s and bulk oysters, with mentions of Johnson’s apple cider and Davis oils. Social events note a basket social on January 30 1908 and Mystic Workers installing officers.
A compilation of brief items: Mr T A Rohn travels to Chicago for spring goods while others like Messrs G H George and Harvey Richardson visit the city. Delights include Embroideries at Deutrick's and Garland stoves at Davis'. Local births, visits, and small news items follow, including WJ Good walking after a broken leg, A A D Delaware praised, and various notices about assessors, sales, and social events.
The incident warns Monticello coaster riders of danger as six youths aged 13 to 15 died after being struck by a train last week. The item notes rail traffic, rumors of Milwaukee Road line changes, and local warnings about crossing tracks on a big hill.
Miss Lynne Elvin Gilmore and Senor Don Carlos Arcadio Vallejo were married at the bride’s home in Monticello with Rev. D. S. Staebler officiating. The ceremony drew relatives and friends, followed by a detailed reception and plans for Madison Wisconsin travel. Vallejo, from a prominent Argentine family, will complete university studies in the United States.
The Castle Grove township tax roll names many residents and businesses paying over 25 dollars, listing numerous individuals such as Ahlrichs Thos, Berlin Sarah, Crowley W, Gilligan J W, Kehoe W Est, Lane James Est, Lundon James, Orcutt EE, Poppe J D J Hubbard Edgar, Rettig Mrs I, Ricker O R B, Stimpson Troy, Tobiason J M E, Waddick P Est, and others with varied amounts. A second section lists Lovell township residents over 25 dollars, including Allen W B, Arduser Jaco, Berlin Mike, Clark John Est, Eden John Ho, Fisher George W, Graves John, Hicks BB, Hofacre J M, Kellogg Wm F, Monticello Electric De Magee Barney, Noyes Matt, Petersen Paul, Rettig George, Ralston Wm, and additional names with corresponding sums.
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