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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1881
Page
4
Readable items show Tryon sells fresh groceries and cigars while Duncan Cummings promotes nets and horse covers. A mail route plan between Monticello and Cascade spurs a petition for a daily service as Portland events unfold with Aurora Nebraska inviting Col. C. J. Rider to speak.
A collage of town news from Castle Grove to Cascade covers a new semi weekly mail route schedule, local property purchases, a candidate for superintendent, harness goods, and a church surprise for Rev. W H Kaufman. Also reported are Sioux City business prospects and a church social honoring the pastor with a $25 testimonial.
Two well known Wyoming men in Jones county are jailed on charges of stealing cattle. They allegedly seized a carload of steers en route to Chicago, but the herd broke loose and identified them to owners, leading to their arrest.
The Bazoo reports a crowded night show despite mud with a full house in reserved seats. Robert Stickney leads the bareback act, Miss Stokes shines in bareback riding, and three clowns add to the humor. The Bazoo endorses the circus for neighboring towns.
The Moncer Literary Society of Row ery's Prarie meets Saturday evening July 6 at M. E. church to present a program of music declamation essay select reading and a debate on whether mental capacities of the sexes are equal. Speakers include Ashly Palmer Grant Hicks Anon Hickman George Yoran Laura Kyaoreon and Chora Penniman with A Palmer C C Rynerson and Betty E. delivering theatives. Eduer Hicks presents In eight chapters ex President Doxsve's trip around the world.
A galaxy of American thoroughbreds from Lexington and Longfellow stars in a Napoleonic display at the New Great Pacific Circus in Monticello. The program promises intricate equine feats, noble presence, and unmatched beauty as the horses perform in a dazzling arena showcase.
Letter to the editor urges reform of the Monticelly Township road system. Proposes replacing data with a single district commissioner, salary via tax money, and hiring day labor to improve roads. Claims current system wastes funds and yields little local benefit. argues for efficient, ongoing road work with steady staffing.
June 40 1861 reports magical seasonal change from winter to mid summer, planting underway, replanting due to poor seed, corn fields grassy, hopes for rain. Strawberry harvest abundant. Congregational church festival planned. Omitted names note marriages and graduates from Anamosa High School. Various locals attend events, injuries minor, new barn building, and a creamery opening with expected patronage.
Regular day sale notes for a Bua and Tack Tino event on July 4 at Moore's Grove Castle Grove. Tickets 61.00 for round trip from Livery Stable Youssi & Anun with postal info to Towa Suttle. Also advertises Looks Cook Celebrated Wagons and gear, Harneas, groceries at Cummlags opposite Opara House Ananoun Iowa.
Barker administrator of the state of Robert Hoge offers 380 acres of land with timber on Grove Creek, Castle Grove township, six miles west of Monticello, and 80 acres of heavy timber for sale in parcels. Auction on the first day of July at 9 oclock, terms cash. buyer may select parcels or buy in body. Also road petition notices and commissioner appointments for Mantinlloe and adjacent townships with hearings set and objections due by August.
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