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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1879
Page
4
Rail timetable notes detail train arrivals departures and accommodations for Gore Norte, Milwaukee, and Pacific divisions. Includes passenger and freight arrivals, through Pullman sleepers, and schedule adjustments for Saturdays Sundays and holidays.
A small skiff donated on the bank of the Moquoketa River during last summer's flood has been stored at the giver's premises. The owner may recover the vessel by proving ownership and paying costs.
Notice to assessors of the townships in Jones County to meet for consultation on January 29 at 12 o clock to agree on a basis of valuation for property. Jerry Woodyard, John Dennikon, A Bronson, Robt Norton listed as assessors of Jones County.
The undersigned offers 175 acres four miles east of Monticello for sale on easy terms. Includes a good house barn well and cistern and a living stream. About 80 acres are woodland and may be purchased in smaller tracts. Also 80 acres in Nebraska with terms to cover two thirds.
Through the efforts of Mrs M J Al Uridi state lecturer Cedar Rapids the Womans Christian Temperance Union of Monticello is organized with nearly thirty members. All ladies are asked to attend weekly meetings Thursday at three in the Methodist church.
Taxpayers of Monticello township Iowa are notified the 1878 tax list is received and will be at B A Stuart’s office from January 1879 weekly until March 11 1879. Collections occur each day from 9 AM to 4 PM for tax payments as stated by Township Collector T PEAK.
Advert says doctors and druggists lack proven remedies while Boscrer's Geysan Syuor offers a sample bottle for 10 cents to prove its superiority before buying the 75 cent size. Claiming German origin, it promises relief from severe coughs colds consumption and throat and lung diseases with three doses. Sold by Svetje and Tiarke.
An advertised remedy claims Parker's Ginger Tonic cures coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and even consumption when used promptly. It also supposedly relieves dyspepsia headaches liver disorders nervousness and other ailments and is sold by local druggists with sample bottles offered.
An advertising notice praises Dr. EB B Foore of 120 Lexington Avenue New York for exclusive focus on chronic diseases for twenty five years. It asserts thousands cured unseen by doctors and offers free consultations by mail or in person, touting Foote's books and publications with wide circulation.
The item list includes Moody Brothers shopping ads for butter eggs jewelry and woolen goods, a wood delivery offer by Palmer & Paitie, hog shipments by Wales & Noyes, and a discussion of local improvements and financial figures. It notes a religious revival in Langworthy, a lecture series by Col. Ryder, and a town exchange about Monticello’s 1878 improvements and schoolhouse costs.
The notice promotes forming a Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Monticello to mobilize women for reform, stressing personal sympathy, steady involvement, and support for drinkers. It highlights Mrs. Aldrich as a key temperance worker and urges Christian ladies to join, aiming for practical, lasting influence in reducing alcohol traffic. The article also reviews local commerce data for 1878 and comments on rail and regional progress.
The Monticello Expires urges thirty four young men to pledge abstinence from alcohol and tobacco and to focus on dancing and courting Monticello’s young ladies. A Manchester Preac note jokes about dance loyalties. A Jones County revival convention set for February 8 9 1879 aims to unite Sabbath School workers in prayer and mental discipline with entertainment and Bible study offered.
Reverend Hunting visits Graded School in Davenport before leaving for Davenport. Mrs. Shaw of Anamosa visits Miss McConnon in town. Mrs. Lindner leaves for Crete Nebraska with husband to start a new home. D M Hall and family plan a trip to New Hampshire and Boston. Rev Eberhart reports his wife ill from cold but hopes improve. Nashua friends donate 100 to the Eberharts. New church progress and dedication planned by February 28.
The speech argues unity of universal moral truth and God, urging love of God over creed. It asserts true religion rests on goodness and virtue, not tradition, and links knowledge with science as compatible with faith. The orator, Mr. Hunting, critiques church dogma and defends reason in religion.
The author argues against external revelation as the sole source of scripture, claiming revelation arises from human reason guided by the Holy Spirit. He contrasts dogmatic orthodoxy with science, stating knowledge grows through internal insight, and religion must align with reason and evidence. He emphasizes the unity of science and religion and rejects a fixed biblical chronology.
Mr. Hunting delivers a thoughtful address arguing that science and religion can harmonize. He claims astronomy geology and chemistry will enrich faith, while faith will temper science. The audience praised his clear delivery as Prof Haydon and others provided music and Miss Fannie Clark led the organ.
Gen W Garlock mayor of Moantleelto suffered rapid left side paralysis after a week of illness and heart disease symptoms. Dr Mirick and Dr Quilbert treat him. recovery outlook is cautious though not hopeless as Wyoming meeting notices include schedule and speakers.
The property spans 320 acres of prime, well equipped farmland five miles from Monticello in Towata. It features a $3000 house, a large 20 by 76 barn, a 24 by 40 carriage and granary building, extensive fencing, a living stream, two wells, and 60 acres of superior timber including white oak. Priced at 30 per acre with long terms and a nominal cash deposit to show sincerity. For details inquire at this office.
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