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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1879
Page
4
Train timetable notes show northbound and southbound service with passenger and freight arrivals and departures around 1:04 p.m. and 2:95 p.m. times, plus occasional early morning and late evening listings. The legible entries identify passenger and freight trains and connections with standard daily schedules.
Real estate sale offers 175 acres four miles east of Monticello with a house barn and water, plus 80 acres in Nebraska. Two thirds down. Temperance union organized in Monticello by Mrs Z Aldrich with thirty members. meetings Thursdays at 3 PM in the Methodist church led by Mrs Seely.
Taxpayers notified that the Monticello Township tax list for the year has been received and will be available at the office of B A Stuart from January 1 to March 1, 1870. Hours are nine to four on Wednesdays each week for tax payment collection.
An advertisement proclaims German Syrup as the only remedy for serious lung disorders, claiming many patients suffer from consumption hemorrhages asthma and pneumonia. It asserts 50 000 dozen bottles sold last year with no complaint and urges consumptives to try one bottle.
A household remedy claims to cure coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and consumption if used timely by acting on the stomach kidneys skin liver and lungs. It also relieves dyspepsia headache liver disorders constipation nervousness wakefulness and heartburn. A $1.00 bottle is sold by druggists with a 15 cent sample option.
An elderly physician, now retired, says a East India missionary gave him a simple plant-based remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and throat and lung affections as well as nervous debility. He will mail the recipe with instructions in German French or English to any requester, upon sending stamped reply and referencing this paper.
Large stock of flannels at reduced prices at Moody Brothers. Miss Hattie Fawcett visits her old home in Dixin Scott county. Procton advertises cured meat and smoked products. Numerous notices cover wood for sale, a livery barn purchase, a new near coupler invention, and a revival led by Rev. Mr. Harding. Обituaries and editorials reflect community ties, local quarrels, and regional newspaper humor.
The advertisement notes Cheap Charley selling clothing caps trunks and valises at low prices in the rear of Kinsella Block with the tag the poor man's friend. It also reports the First National Bank of Anamosa retiring its charter to become a private bank under Ma I C G Metcalf, with Metcalf continuing the business at the old stand and Shapley and Russe keeping cashier duties for now. It mentions a life size portrait studio by Warner & Boxsey visiting town for four weeks and a socialBirthday gathering for Hon. Yoran in Monticello with local attendees and remarks about temperance events in Davenport led by Rev. Hunting.
The item describes an endorsement mix involving a Union College reference and a Davenport clergyman, with a list of names offering loans on uncumbered real estate or notes. It includes a postal pamphlet offer from Mannon and partners and a farewell notice from Jon Strason dated 1879, Monticello.
To the Editor the writer thanks public figures and groups including the City Council Fire Department the Brothers of the noble order of ALOU clergy choir and citizens for sympathy and ministrations during a family bereavement.
A humorous admonition to seek Dr. Colm Col in Burnett House for authentic Perioscopic spectacles. It warns against imitation German styles and urges purchasing from the doctor to protect eyesight, praising the superior Crermat Periosgaphic glasses and discouraging counterfeit offerings.
Special session records the death of Mayor George W. Garlock on January 27 1879. The council names Recorder pro tempore B D Paine and chair W Gurney. A funeral committee and mourning provisions are approved including draping the council rooms for 80 days and publishing resolutions in local papers.
Jones County assessors met at Onslow to determine bases for valuing personal property. Attendees included Norton Oxords Bronson Wyoming city Woodyard Wyoming to Felton Madison Lawrence Wayne Lewis Monticello Wood Fairview Kenny Washington Dennison Clay Southwick Itate Fisher Rome Sutherland Scotch Grove Oliphant Richland Bronson elected Chairman Lewis Secretary.
The meeting discusses assessing real estate at about $9 per acre and taxing monies and credits pro rata. After lengthy debate the amended motion passes with votes from Lewin Lawrence Southwick Fisher Woodyard Dennison Kenny Oliphant, while Wood Norton Sutherland Pelton Bronson oppose.
Five miles from Montlcetto in a premier farming district, this 820 acre improved farm features a house, stable, barn, 60 acres of timber, and a living stream with two wells and a windmill. Includes 400 acres of whiteleaf timberland within eight miles of the farm and abundant second growth. Cash price per acre and terms available. strong faith protections and return on investment noted.
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