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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
7
Summer corsets and lace curtains appear in ads from Wills Deatrick and Sumters. Visitors include F M Hazlett and Mrs Oscar Soetje. new hats at Goldstone Bros and Hicks Eilers. shoes for babies at Sumters. The Ringling Bros car and various goods fill the town with sales pitches and notices.
An elderly former resident of the area, credited as the father of War Conway, died last week and was laid to rest at Oak Woods cemetery. Community notices advertise local sales, events, and upcoming political and church activities with multiple residents visiting, selling goods, or planning revisions to public buildings.
Mayor urges adjoining property owners to clear alleys of rubbish manure ashes and mow weeds by July 1 or the street commissioner under health board orders will do so at owners' expense. Also notes new Chandler press at Tur Express, Henry Herrmann violin recital, and local social and business items with community events and adverts.
An advertisement describes J S Hall contracting to install American Boiler Co. hot water heating in J A McLaughlin's Castle Grove residence and Oscar Soetje's Monticello home. The Spence heater provides steady heat, long heat retention, low noise, and lower fire risk though at higher cost. It contrasts with other heating systems, praising reliability and comfort.
City council met in adjourned session on June 13 with seven members present. Ordinance 176 received first reading and was passed after dispensing with further readings. Clerk reported bills favorably. committee appointed to locate a city building purchaser. A $30 claim against the railroad company was left with the city attorney for collection. Adjourned.
Miss Chloe Brazilton visits at home. Mrs. Henry Heinrichs of Scotch Grove ill. Birth announced for Rickles Gerdes seventh son, Attorney C. J. Gallagher visiting his mother. Various travels, church readings by Mabel Pearl Meade, and burglaries at Ryan tavern. Funeral for Eilert Rickels. insanity case rumors. deaths in Monticello. legal action by Ex Sheriff Hogan against Dr. Gawley over mortgaged property.
Ringling Brothers advertises a star lineup including Mike Rooney and Elena Ryland, claiming the world’s greatest riders from the United States and Europe. The act promises top bareback riding, renowned equestriennes, and a rich program of acrobatics, trained animals, and the Nelson Family. Two performances are scheduled for Monticello on Monday July 6.
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