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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1880
Page
2
Monticello Home News and Local Advertisements
Local notices appeal for loans on real estate security and sales at low prices. Reports cover hog sale payouts, a funeral, missing child’s belongings, and upcoming attractions including operatic singing and hardware deals. Growth in Wells and printing ventures notes with Grinnell and Colo projects.
Funeral for Otis Whittemore at Congregational Church
The funeral for Hon. Otis Whittemore will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Congregational Church. The weather has been exceptionally fine for several days, with pleasant skies and mild temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whirremore
Otis Whittemore
Congregational Church
R. W
Controversial editor threatened by Rev Conser prompts alarm
The letter cites Rev Conser as a violent critic and threats editor of The Express, urging peace and legal action if he harms the editor. The piece condemns foul language and foresees legal consequences, praising Cascade Pioneer’s honesty while criticizing local rivals.
Hog Shipments and Local Opinions Stir Monticello
From Cus dada station Mr Clark reports 104 carloads of hogs shipped by Feb 1 and 27 more scheduled for next week on the narrow gauge. The note laments discomfort for neighbors while noting local beliefs and disputes involving Cascade, Monticello, and editorial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Baldwin
Cascade Pioneer
Isaac
Iowa Press Gang
Pioneer
Monticello
Cascade
Cutterfield
Blanchard
Exmess
Napoleon
Washington
Cusdada
Clark
N. B
Christ
Mr. Blanchard
God
Pleasant Surprise From Monticello Ladies to Smerit Home
About fifty Monticello ladies visited on February 21 and hosted a sumptuous supper delivering seventy pieces of glassware and china. They forbade speeches, but J N Smerit of Sanat A SMIvI thanks them for the thoughtful gesture and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hapresa
Monticello
J.N. Smerit
Sanat A
Smivi
Pastoral Donation at Castle Grove for Elder Johnson
Residents of Castle Grove hosted a donation at Mr Orcutt’s residence for Elder Johnson. Despite poor weather and a crowded house, attendees enjoyed the post-plec, peanut stand, art gallery, and fine supper. Michael McLaughlin’s accident was minor and the evening raised about thirty six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
the Repress
Elder Johnson
Orcutt
Prohibition Defeated in City Election Voice
The Prohibition group suffered a heavy loss as the Union ticket led by Jno O Duer won key posts including mayor. Duer and Hunt are praised for capable governance. trustees Jacobs and Lovell favored for business interests. the result signals a moderate, stable city administration for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Geo W. Jacobs
Y. Bradstreet
G. W. Hunt
John O. Duer
G.W. Hunt
R. P. Smith
Geo
Giles
S. Y. Bradstreet
Wales
John McCannon
N. W. Austin
R. O. Davis
Temperance Party
Duer
Hunt
Jacobs
Lovell
Honored Citizens Mourn Whittemore Dies at Monticello
Ton Otis Whittemore died after a brief illness at his Monticello home. Born in Fitzwilliam New Hampshire he moved from Bowen’s Prairie to Monticello where he built a hospitable home. A lifelong Republican and anti slavery advocate he served in the Iowa House and helped shape local church and community life. He and his wife adopted several children and remained devoted to charity and faith until his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Otis Whittemore
Pliny
Kim
King
Dong
Mr. Whittemore
Fitzwilliam
Cheshire Co
Whittemore
Turrict M. Maton
Bowen's Prairie
Bowen
Praiie
Bowen’s Prairie Church
Iowa House of Representatives
Ife
Lis
College Notes and Movement at Agricultural College
Mr Will McConnon returns for a postgraduate term after graduating last year. W Starr and Geo A Gill leave Wednesday for Illinois to buy horses. Starr parts with his Clydesdales and seeks new stock. D D Fagan leaves Duer Co clerkship for a California dry goods house, heads west next week. Miss Luna Farwell begins another term at Agricultural College Abe. Bigley Abe Lungworthy Clarence Blanchard and George Curtis Monticello start for college on Monday. Clarence Doxsee also slated to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Starr
Geo. A. Gill
Clinois
Mr. Starr
Sureka
D. D. Fagan
Duer & Co
California
Mr. Fagan
Pacific
Jones Co to Represent at Grand Lodge of Iowa
J I Stilman reports from Davenport where the Grand Lodge of Iowa Legion of Honor meets this week. He notes about 80 Lodges and 2700 members, with no death assessments last year, and praises the strong lodge representation and the orderly, impressive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Co
Wall
J. I. Stilman
Grand Lodge of Iowa Legion of Honor
Davenport
School Pupil Honors Across February Lists
The record lists February perfects in punctuality, attendance and department from Hagm School and multiple classes. Notable names include Kate Curti a, Frank McMeats, Miner Hicks, John Fitz Patrick, Robert Hasty, Katie Hugha, Rose White, Jennie Bairburn and many others across Third, Grammar, and Primary divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagm School
Kate Curtia
Frank McMeats
Miner Hicks
John Fitz Patrick
Robert Hasty
Katie Hugha
McKillie
Rose White
Jno
Detscher
Svat Hhotaero
Anta McCannon
Erin Moody
Chas
Sloan
May Mickok
Adalbert Sandhouse
Jennie Bairburn
Qramaatc
Mattie Fawcett
Blanch McMenunsa
Nel- Ho Practor
Albert Calkins
Ida Weir
First Grammar
Alice Gurney
Toss Smith
Jessie Pawcett
Nellie Dunham
Minnie Dickerson
Willie Sandhouse
Minn Moffatt
Bessie Rutherford
Vorn Sandhouse
Ida Po
Bicha Gurney Hattle Proctor
Belle Leer
K Pourtie
P. W. Duet
Vergie White
Nellie McConnon
Whinie Smith
Olive Morse
Hddie Anes
Wallie
Death of Mr Whittemore In Monticello
The obituary recalls Mr Whittemore’s long illness pneumonia lingering to the end. He faced intense pain with quiet faith and friends recall the final days with care and sorrow. A touching moment was friends buying an arm chair for his sixty fifth birthday, arriving as he died. He is remembered as a kind neighbor and devout man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Holt
Monticello
Summer
DS. Kinsella
Wm. Weir
Central R. R. Co
Grinnell
Grinnell Herald
Central Co
William Weir
Wyk
Colo
R. R. Co
Calo
Wishart
Herder Works
O. G. Bridges
Bryant
James Grant Wilson
Bridges
Dubia
Whittemore
Nian
Russell
Mia
Norrow
Tito
Angela
Wadtea
Corystial
Maeona
Referee Dispute Over Land Sale Between Rider and White
A letter to the editor from Foun Wiring in Montienno LA recounts a controversy over a land sale involving Mr. Rider and Mr. D. Rider. Wiring claims refunds were offered and rejected, cites alleged sales to Mara Chek and costs of about 300, and references Mr. Pierce as a witness to business dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montienno
Sheapresse
Dones County
Q. Rider
D. Rider
Dtdar Enn
Chas, Clark
Iit
Mara Chek
Cad
O.d
Co. Rider
Marriage Testimony and Local Commerce Notes
Pioneer Priples George Palmer of Bowens Pratria and Miss Lousa Byers of Onstow were wed on Wednesday the 18th. Richard Patterson and Sons sold 68 head of steers to Stimpaon of Onstow for a total net of 2150.51 dollars. Doxsee leased the Dickingen property and will convert part into a cheese factory and grocery, occupying the front of an Agricultoad warehouse. Cascade Tambor dealers await orders from Bank Springs and Monticello. Local dealers are HHH owners and tamber artisans. broader aims are noted amid regional travel and a call for investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Palmer
Bowens Pratria
Lousa Byers
Onstow
George
A. Pilmer
Bowens Priel
Richard Patterson
Doxsee
Cisenila
Marriage Notice for Matthiesen and Thapp in Carroll County
Marriage announced at the bride parents residence by Reverend Wood. Rudolph Matthiesen of Montell wed Miss Burlio M. Thapp of Washington Carroll County Iowa on February 9, 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattnessen
Timpe
Briday Parenta
Hey
Wood
Kuderlé Matihienon
Montell
Mik Burloro M. Thapp
Wrowning
Carroll County
Towa
Deaths and notices from Monticello Iowa 1880
Obituary of Mrs Trutton Hutton at Scotch Grove Iowa aged 69 years a native of Ohio and mother of seven. Notices include business closure in Monticello to Odell Iowa and a medical anecdote about William Kola wearing frostbite cures with St Jacob’s Oil and Kidney-Wort claims from Avon Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huptton
Scotch Grove
Man
Thutton
Trutton
Hutton
Ohio
Iowa
Sill
Real Estate Abstracts and Legal Services Offered
Late 1800s advertisement offers Abstract Books of all lands in Jones County and specializes in Real Estate law. Mentions properties along the "Hiinels Central Rail road" near Geant Town Cont red, with special offers to set lenses and eaters. Inquiries directed to J. Samison, Taunch Agent, Storm Lake, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Hive
Jones County
Hiinels Central Railroad
Geant
J. Samison
Storm Lake
Lowa
Real estate and milling offerings near Mon
Public notice advertises sale of Vn acres four miles east of Mon Heello with a house barn a well and a stream of living water plus 80 acres in wood lots and timber for sale also 80 acres in Nebraska with a mill and sawmill in Monticello. The ad notes a 2 thirds purchase option and a plan to saw lumber with a steam saw and brick yard setup including a mill site and lumber services. Dated December 1. Dec. 1. INT. JOUN GION.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnder
Mon
Heello
Algo
Nebraska
Phos
Bovouia
Local Notices From Monticello Iowa 1880 Tax and Licenses
A garbled 1880 notice bundle from Monticello Iowa announces tax collection details by A Ma Township Clerk, with payments due by March 1 1880. It references demotion dissolution notices and a general call to settle debts as of February 1. It includes stray fragments about utilities, advertisers, and medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelace & Liddy
Tdave
Pebruary
H.C. Lovaenaen
Lippy
Monticello
Monticello Township
Dunes County
Iowa
Tay Lister
Monticello City
Tom Fhorelock
A. Ma
Sareen
Purity Claim In Early Baking Powder Letter
Professor Jas v Z Janey cites December 4 1874 letter asserting satisfaction with Dr Prices Cream Baking Powder purity and lack of adulteration. He reports using it in his own home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimlat
Jas. v Z. Janey
The Era of Health Remedies and Patent Medicines
An advertisement collage touts Kidney Wort and Te fit tidy for bowel and kidney complaints, Dr Price’s Perfumes and Bloral Riches, a salve for skin conditions, and Wells Richar ds color products. It markets Dr Price’s Special Flavoring Extracts and King’s New Discovery for consumption, urging readers to buy locally from Wm Bac & Co and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Kina
Bac & Co
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Wright's Book Store
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Kevin
High Authority
Price
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Avaton
TOT Bacnir & Co
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Hele
Wells, Richards& Coy
Burlington
Maontth
Anata Hhemmy
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Beach
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Aponte Watts
Seagh
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Michigan
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HH. Shipman
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