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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1880
Page
4
A long stream of misspelled ads and notices spans restaurants, harness shops, clothing, legal forms, society meetings, and religious notices. It mentions J.B. Smith selling a restaurant, Dunham and Lelchhartes stocks, Y M T C meetings, and a Congregational church endorsement for Rev. Jenkins amid community chatter.
Members of the leading church endorse Mr Jenkins as orthodox and suitable pastor with a salary of 1000 per year. They stand against opponents Smith Riders and allies and pledge the trustees to secure Jenkins services. The text notes strong support from congregants amid liberal opposition.
Prof Rich of Prairieburg Academy spent the Sabbath in Monticello as guest of his uncle Gib. Mrs T AU King, long ill, shows slow recovery. Mr and Mrs E Sarles absent visiting Necedahy Wisconsin. Susy Rae Patterson on visit to Wisconsin. Mr James Back of this city ill in bed. James Davidson returned from an extended tour of a fortnight visiting St Louis Cincinnati Chicago and other places, selling brooms and feather dusters. Talon Farwell of Freeport Illinois spent last Sunday and Monday in Monticello. wife remained longer. Herbert Barnes, longtime Monticello resident, now in Band Spring, starts for Nebraska with 160 acres. Milton Starr of the Algona Republican was in town last week. C Bidwell returned to Monticello after weeks in Freeport, moving into the crockery and house furnishing business in Peterson's block adjoining the central meat market.
An expression of gratitude to friends who attended the couple's twentieth anniversary celebration at their home and for the generous gift received. The note extends best wishes to the organizers of the surprise and signs with the names Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ricuy and others.
Notice announces the dissolution of Lovelace and Liddy by mutual consent. Creditors are asked to settle debts by February 1. Signed H. C. Lovelace and J. Ye. Lippy from Monticello Inn, dated January 23, 1880.
A note dated January 20, 1880 thanks numerous friends who gathered at the residence of AL Summerville on the evening of the 28th. The group offered a generous token of esteem worth over fifty dollars in cash and expressed sincere gratitude. The signers Rev J. G. Jonson and Muse A. M. Jounson pledge to merit future favors.
The Catholics of Monticello and vicinity plan an elaborate fair opening on the fourth of next month at Kinsella to raise funds for a new church replacing the one destroyed by the tornado of 1878. Prizes include a $250 lot from the old church site and a $20 silver watch, with livestock, tables, chairs, pictures and 200 items of fancy work. Admission is 10 cents, with nightly supper music and sociability to entertain.
The china wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Zipby at their Montcell residence is celebrated by about a hundred friends. Relatives and neighbors staged a midnight surprise gathering to honor the couple with a lavish tea and festive decor. Rev. Mr. Palmer officiated, and the hosts received warm congratulations and well wishes for many more years of happiness.
Our special correspondent reports a glass ball contest hosted by Sammy of glass ball fame at Kitty Creek. The event favored calm conditions and good sportsmanship as Sammy won the medal with a scratch, promising future shows of smashing balls.
On January 27, 1880, a donation event at Mr. Somerville’s home in Castle Grove benefitted minister Hitler Johnson. The evening featured a large cake auction and candy stand run by local youths, with receipts near forty to fifty dollars. Auctioneers and volunteers included Mrs. Clark Hib bard and Miss Lillie Tucker ind, drawing praise from attendees.
Notice to all persons holding warrants drawn on the County or Bridge Funds of Jones County Town to present warrants for payment on or before February 5 1880 as arrears interest will cease on that date Treasurer T EB Parrenson of Jones County requests payment
Tax payer notice for Monticello township Jonea county on the 1870 tax list. Tax payments accepted at the collector J B Sauth office on First street Monticello City each week from 9 AM until March 1 1880. Township Director.
The fragment reports hog shipments with top prices, a store opening, and J M Squires selling hogs for a high price last week. It mentions the Methouint church quarterly meeting, Presbyterian sociable at Thomas Lyalls residence, and William Courtney engaging in railroad hedge work near town.
Readable excerpts note social events and visits in town. Cass Leiter hosts gatherings for young couples on January 17 and 18 with birthday celebrations for Miss Letts. Miss Margaret Cunningham returns from New York and Delaware after a wedding to Abr Scamanl of Manchester. Mr. Dudley’s daughter Miss Frazier from TMlinda visits. Charles Loveland of Vermont is in town visiting. The Evra Ketchams return from the East. Sunstel purchases the Twenty iP nouks farm and plans a March move. Center firings crews repair wagons while Mr Crawford attends to cattle needs. Geo Sincdley accompanies him.
A Manning Sketch highlights Oxford Junction Iowa as a growing industrial town on the Wapsie River. It notes brisk railroad activity, new machine shops, and expansion by the Davenport and Sabula railroad, with substantial buildings, engines, and water supply fueling anticipated population growth. The piece emphasizes local civic pride and future prospects.
The town paper led by editor Crowell promises rapid growth and bold ambition, highlighting its fresh, lively style and status as the county’s largest weekly press. It notes access to excellent water privileges and plans for expansion in a promising southern county town.
A chaotic medical testimonial montage cites Mr M Gallouich and Miss Haim Noble wedding at Protele Hill. It touts a German remedy Sp Jacona Oss for rheumatism with endorsements from Albert C Dang and Rev Bishop Glinoury of Cleveland praising its curative powers.
Partial notice indicates a twelve unit residence priced around a mid teens hundred dollars. Inquiries directed to W. Town.
Due notice served to those owing the undersigned to call and settle at once. We have accommodated you and now we need no money. Rickiere & House.
Attorneys Anamogiy present a ready set of Abstract Bobs of all lands in Jones County and abstracts of title promptly furnished. The firm specializes in real estate law and offers careful title work.
In Storm Lake Iowa a land agent for the D C R R Co announces special offers to addiera and renters near the Great Town Coal field. Details available at Jo Sampson Storm Lake Iowa.
A Monticello brickyard advertises a completed steam saw mill with a 55 inch circular saw for lumber production. It invites customers to bring logs for sawing into any size during winter, offering custom dimensions and services.
An old advertisement touts Kidney Wortling and Kaxa New Discovery as cures for constipation coughs asthma and laryngitis. It promotes Staure & Pring baking powders and Richardsons color products, claiming dramatic, rapid relief and urging readers to buy now through local merchants.
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