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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
5
A crowded column reports visits by Mr. Fred Beardsley and Mrs. Gardner of Chicago, a Bible conference in Marion, and assorted ads for Wills & Deutrick's clothing. It records the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Rohn, church notices, college commencement, alumni events, and the death of Miss Mary Hayen with funeral details.
Mrs. A M Neville visits Mrs. Isaac Rigby. Rev David Street to preach at Moore's schoolhouse next Sunday at 3. Koop Hicks showcases Royal Purple footwear. Many visits, shopping, and church notes from Monticello community. weather and crop comments. business ads and sales.
Mrs. Louise F. Leclerc wife of George F. Leclerc died Tuesday June 1 at 79. Born to James and Marguerite Laude in 182? in France the couple moved to Oswego County New York in 1884 then to Monticello and later Monti cello. Eight children survived including Albert Charles Henry Lulu Smith and Elian Bebb. The funeral was at Buncombe Presbyterian Church near Dubuque after services in Monticello. She was a devout Christian and lifelong reader of French Bible and Reform history with family worship daily.
Mr. Sandy Shoemaker of Fontanelle plans a two week visit with his parents in Scotch Grove, Jones county. He will call on old friends at Monticello with Joe Petcina Charlie Henderson and Annie Hiser and fish along the Maquoketa and Wapsipinicon rivers. Annie is described as a mascot during their fishing trips.
High School Alumni held a Saturday banquet at the Mason hall with over 120 attendees. Toastmaster Henry Davidson of Whiting, Indiana, now a Chicago University student, guided speeches on education and the school’s role, as guests praised fellowship and shared sentiments.
Ox ford Mills jury seated by Wednesday noon for a murder trial of Dr. L K Bobo accused of causing Belle Sutliff death by abortion. Testimony began with autopsy results from a Lost Nation doctor and dying declarations from Sutliff relayed by Mrs Lathrop. Court adjourned after witness accounts, with the trial expected to run the week.
The advertisement touts B. K. & Go. suits for gentlemen and Nickel Plate Road travel with three daily through trains Chicago to the East from May 80. Dining car service is highlighted and rates claimed lower than rival lines. Contact J. Y. Cananan general agent and H. Thorne at 111 Adams St., Chicago.
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