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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1881
Page
4
Partial timetable shows passenger and freight departures with times for north and south routes, including passenger and freight classifications. Contains multiple lines with specific departure times such as 7 50 p.m and 2 55 p.m and 6 80 a.m invalid, plus notes on accom.
A mix of sales pitches and community items appears from Wilton Junction. Advertisers include Carey & Co., Tryon’s, Lon’s dairy, and Scieszker & Co, with notices about Temperance Union meetings and Ladies Library Society events. The page mentions farm trades, a new millinery store, second-hand organs, and obituaries from the Olin Recorder, plus local shop offerings and hay and farming services.
John Reuger is constructing a spacious frame house on First street opposite the Monticello House. The lot has been leveled and improvements begun, signaling a handsome residence, while local shops advertise cigars and groceries and reports note a burglary at William Wogg’s residence.
Real estate transfers show H D Sherman selling an interest in the Diamond Creamery Co in Monticello Richland and Wayne townships to Simpson McIntyre Co of Boston for 5400. The expansion enlarges capital and business as the company pays out about 12000 monthly for milk while forecasts of new leadership arise in county school superintendency deliberations.
Will Dunshee is in Wyoming to visit Carey and Co. branch store. C A Whiting visited Waterloo last Saturday and plans to return today. J W Doxsee of Jerrick and Doxsee went to Chicago this week on legal business. Miss Allie Tryon and Miss Jonnie Linnell visit Miss Mamie Crocker at Sand Spring this week. Jas Milne left Tuesday night for St Paul and then Rapids City D T. Mrs Laura Ransom left Monday for Savanna Iowa via Sabula for a week. Miss Luna Farwell returned to Agricultural College to start the Fall term. Miss Mattie Herrick resigns Monticello school to pursue Kindergarten work. Rev D Jenkins departed Monday for four weeks summer vacation via Milwaukee and Minnesota returning to his western state farm. Miss Eva Blanchard returned from Dubuque for a short visit and then back for medical treatment for partial deafness with Dr Thompson.
Satisfactory results and a flurry of visits mark the week in Monticello and surrounding towns. Mrs Pond returns to Worcester with plans, while Dr. Gray and Mrs Marvin edge toward recovery and rest aids. A wedding trip prompts Will Stearns to celebrate, and Miss M A Wright ends her long Granmvar teaching tenure with thanks and praise. The Congregational Sunday School outlines its August 8 picnic with committees named and broad invitations extended.
The Monticelo Iowa Board of Education met, approved a contingent fund bill for 1.36, accepted Miss Mattie Herrick’s resignation, elected Miss Alice Foster as 9th Grammar teacher at 30 dollars per month, and appointed a committee to study steam heating versus wood stoves with Davenport area travel.
Farmers urged to buy harness saddles bridles and related gear from J C Glasen in Monticello at cash prices. Stock is new first class and cheaper than competitors. Large selection includes whips dusters fly nets brushes and more with repair services offered. Also Heath Milligan offer Best Prepared Paint in many colors.
Prairieburg news reports a lightning strike on Milo Gray’s mare with eyes affected and possible loss of value. A local horse injury involves Mrs Percy's mare, a fence accident, and a blacksmith-assisted release. W Wagner repairs and renovations are ongoing with Kiel as the worker. Warbeek suffers diphtheria outbreaks with several child deaths. A Heitchen to Keitchen partnership forms in the hardware store. G W Burnside sold his farm to Nelson of Scutch Grove. N D Hanna of Seatch Grove dies after long service in local offices and teaching vocal music.
Col C J Rider presents himself as Republican candidate for County Superintendent. He states no party machine ties, will offer merit, and invites public scrutiny of his views. He plans to visit townships and respond to invitations, with August 17 Republican convention referenced. The notice includes memorial obituaries for Fowler and Smith with life histories and family details.
The Anamosa Driving Park Association announces two Septembers racing days on the grounds east of Anamosa. Sept 28 features a 3 minute race and a 2:38 race with purses of 200 dollars each, Sept 29 offers a free for all with a 2:50 race and a 300 dollar purse plus a 200 dollar event and a 75 dollar gentleman’s roadster purse. Ten percent entrance fee of purses. Entries close Tuesday Sept 20 addressed to E W Gawley Secretary.
Letter from Id Guerre, treasurer of a Soldier's Monument Fund, to O J Wintann of Mayville NY dated May 18 1881 praising white bronze as both the most beautiful and most durable material for monuments, claiming the Kant monument remains perfect two years after completion.
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