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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1879
Page
2
Community notices include preaching at Tabernacle. wool shipments to Philadelphia. fence posts, dairy butter requests, and second hand goods. Socials at First M B Church. local marriages, weathered travel mishaps, and business ads. Local editorials and reflections mix with lively town exchanges.
A flood near Blver Creek sinks a valued team, and damage from heavy rainfall hits Monticello and surrounding towns. The Eureka defends Anamosa’s progress while rail and road damage disrupt services. local clashes over county seat politics, public notices, and Fourth of July events are detailed alongside school board actions and trotting races at Monticello track.
A Monticello note chapter records visits by Mrs C Brandon of Salem Missouri and Mrs Jno Clark of this city with Lina Farwell returning from the Agricultural College. Davenport guests Mr and Mrs TI Dow stay with the Farwells. Ed Adams of the Hopkinton Tribune visits amid church trustee disputes. Hank Rosa and George Hines are linked to Monticello’s early Sunday school legacy.
Monticello celebrated with bells and fireworks though Annmosna’s event drew less notice. The Catholic picnic in Higgins Grove drew about a thousand attendees with abundant food and lively children, while races were a near second popular activity.
A fragmented account recounts Independence Day celebrations with horse racing, religious figures, and late night revelry. It notes a noted time near 2 38 and mentions German ball attendees at Marvin's Hall, with fireworks and public excitement winding down as the day ends in the year 1870.
Card of Thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends who gathered at the couple’s home on a hot Wednesday evening to celebrate a birthday. They value friendship over gifts and describe the event as a bright oasis in life, pledging to stay worthy of friends’ esteem and to keep cool as they continue life’s journey.
For sale in Jones county one half mile west of Monticello an 80 acre farm with 55 acres under cultivation 250 acres timber good house two barns 34 by 40 and 20 by 80 granary ample water orchard with apples cherries plums and other fruits new fences pastures and meadows easy terms. Inquire Warren Dodge on premises or Doha Dodge Greenville Iowa. Some land owned by Monticello corporation. suitable for building sites.
The council discussed a proposed street and water project funding with assessments of about $9.09 per day for residents near Montleclto. Ordinance No. 80 establishing street grades and water mains was presented and amended. the motion to suspend second reading failed. Meeting adjourned for one week.
A long mixed ad and notice page describes Jones County abstract books and real estate services, plus Wells Richardson Co dairying ad, Dr Price flavorings and Cream Baking Powder claims, and Wells Weber Koop business dissolution in Monticello Iowa dated June 28 1879 with payment demands and thanks to patrons.
Council convened in regular session with roll call. J G Wood presented June weighmaster report plus scale proceeds. Members considered numerous street, police, and water works bills including engineers fee, macadaming, printing, night watch, livery, and labor. Report on right of way from reservoir to First street and artesian well joined referred back to commissioner.
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