Monticello Expre ss weekly edition notes June 2 1898
The Monticello Expre ss announces its Thursday edition with J W Doxsee as editor and proprietor The subscription price is 1 75 per year for the June 2 1898 issue.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
7
Local notices and social updates from CentER Junction
May 31 report highlights visits and illnesses, improvements at Wm. Tomlinson’s hotel and local stores, school assignments, an ice cream social for school No.9, and community events. Mentions Miss Maggie Carson, Mrs. Della McKelvey, Mrs. Esther Pangburn, Mr. Hucker, Mr. McWilliams, James Carson, Mr. J. Smith, T. E. Canty, Mr. Fowlie, Miss Carrie Paul, Miss Lizzie Shipley, Mr. Robt. Livingston, Mr. Louis Gardner, Mrs. T. B. Kent, B. D. Kent, J. W. Baum, Nugget Nell play cast and audience reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Maggie Carson
Della McKelvey
Wm. Tomlinson
Barker
Esther Pangburn
Hucker
Robi
Rose
McWilliams
Illinois
James Carson
Clinton
J. Smith
T. IE. Canty
Fowlie
Clarence
Carrie Paul
Lizzie Shipley
Robt. Livingston
Scotch Grove
Louis Gardner
Express Force
T. B. Kent
Epworth
B. D. Kent
May
J. W. Baum
Baum
Mrs. Podhaski
Nugget Nell
Messrs
Felton, Robertson
Espy
Ambrin Area Notes and Church Socials
May 31 notes list illness in the Farragher and Bailey families with Dr Kent as physician. Miss Lillian Farragher visits Monticello and Grandfather Bradley returns from Jackson county. Walter Van Duesen attends M E church services. An ice cream social is planned at the M E church on June 8 and Children’s Day services are slated for June 12. A prior Black Oak school house sociable raised 9 dollars.
Castle Grove Social Notes and Local Events
Castle Grove notes list May 31 happenings including residents visiting, a sewing society meeting, a caucus at Miller schoolhouse next Saturday at 8, a Friday dance at Chas Howie’s, and local business visits. The Diamond Creamery Co plans a flag stone floor at Hogg store creamery while Coggon creamery contemplates changing payment to a test system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
F. Hosford
Jas. F Laude
Carlos Wilson
Hopkinton
C. C. Curtis
Monticello
Jas. F. Laude
Miller School
C. Batchelder
Langworthy
Chas. Howie
Diamond Creamery Co
Hogg Store
F. J. Crusinberry
F. D. McLaughlin
Coggan
A. Danks
C. E. Heisey
N. C. Deischer
Vinton
Coggon Cooperative Creamery
Coggon
Memorial Day Observed In Scotch Grove With Impressive Address
May 31 reports show calm weather and large crowds in Scotch Grove for Memorial Day. Rev H Robinson delivered an impactful address as residents from Monticello and Clinton joined, enjoying social chats and a basket dinner before the program. Several locals traveled for visits including Harry Dice in Coggon and Mrs Olive Hughes at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grover
Harry Dice
Coggon
Frank Sutherland
Olive Hughes
James Applegate
Monmouth
C.M. Thomas
Emmet Moats
Hale
Moats
Hoyt
Gift of twenty five dollars to Rev Bolton and wife
Mariner presented an envelope containing twenty five dollars to Rev J M Bolton and Mrs Bolton on behalf of church members and friends. Mr Bolton expressed appreciation for the gift and the regard behind it.
Onslow Notes Boost for Local Schools and Civil Groups
In Onslow May reports show John Cameron at home with Jessie Brown visiting Par nell. The school board hires Prof Buchanan of Wyoming for next year, promising a three-teacher system and new schoolhouse. G A R members attend services at Wyoming and decoration day events, with Rev Clark praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onstow
John E. Cameron
Jessie Brown
Parnell
John Sokol
M. Moorhatch
Onslow
Wyoming
Clark
Maquoketa
Prof Buchanan
Dollie Paul
Maple
Bicycle missing on highway leads to young suspect warrant
A warrant is issued for Arthur Wheeler seventeen after he helped move a bicycle found on the highway near Sand Spring and Hopkinton. Witnesses say the youth believed the bike was lost and he returned it to his father’s conveyance. Trial set for tomorrow before Justice Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Stockwell
Upper Bridge
Arthur Wheeler
Sand Spring
Hopkinton
Monticello
Wheeler
Justice Pond
Parrott’s Jewelers Opens With Service Guarantee
From 1853 to 1898 the oldest jeweler in the county offers watch clock and jewelry repairs with a money back guarantee. Over 40 years’ practice, Parrott's next to the railroad at 48w2 provides custom parts and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrott
New Colored World Map Atlas Published for 25 Cents
Rand, McNally & Co. issue a sixteen page atlas with 21 by 14 inch maps covering Cuba, the Philippines, the West Indies, North America, and Europe. Available from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway depot agent for 25 cents each. The atlas is presented as essential for tracking current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Phillippine Islands
West Indies
North America
Europe
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Rand, McNally & Co
Republican Congressional Convention in Cedar Rapids
The Fifth Iowa Congressional District Republicans meet in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 15 at 2:00 PM to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are apportioned by county. Tama and W D Lee serve as chairman of the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Congress
Tama
Jones County
Court House
Anamosa
Dubuque
L. M. Shaw
Republican Township Caucuses Held For County Convention
Republicans from Lovell Castle Grove Richland Wayne Washington Monticello hold caucuses on June 4 to select delegates for the county convention in Anamosa June 7 1898. Several townships report varied delegate counts and polling sites. A separate notice advertises a Nickel Plate Excursion to Cleveland June 3–6 for 11 85 round trip with return by June 18. Also marketed are real estate inquiries and a sale of buggy harness and dusters from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Lovell Township
Monticello
Castle Grove
Richland
Wayne
Center School House
Washington
Monticello City
City Hall
Cleveland
Nickel Plate
van Buren Street
Chicago
J. Y. Calahan
Adams SL
Notice to Property Owners on Highway Vacation Plan
The county auditor reports in favor of vacating and relocating a highway through the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 24 township 86 range 1 west. The road will be moved wholly onto Finnland. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the auditor's office by noon July 20, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnland
Barker
Appointment of Executor for Mary Duffy Estate in Iowa
The District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints Redelia Dorry as executor of Mary Duffy deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa May 17 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Mary Duffy
Anamosa
Crescents Marketed on Honor and Merit at Standard Price
The Popular Wheel proclaims value with Crescents built on honor and sold for a standard price. No superior wheel exists at any price, emphasizing quality and fairness in the product line.
Crescent bicycles exclusive dealer policy in Monticello Iowa
Curiaco April 16 1898 Eastwood Cuase Monticello Iowa asked if Crescent sold to others in their territory. Western Wheel Works replies no exclusive rights exist per 1898 contract. They will not honor guarantees on bikes with erased factory numbers and require a signed guarantee copy. They reference a prior incident where another party obtained wheels by questionable methods. ER J Day Superintendent of Agencies signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones County
Louis Gardner
N. M. Smith
Gardner
Mgr. Gardner
Mr. Smith
Anamosa
W. D. Sheean
Iowa
Crescent
Western Wheel Works
Chicago
Curiaco
Messrs
Eastwood & Cuase
J. Day
Supt. of Agencies
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