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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1879
Page
3
The list outlines arrival and departure times for Fremht trains north and south plus Milwaukee Division services. It notes through Pullman sleeping cars to St. Louis and Minneapolis and adjustments to Saturday schedules with Sunday arrivals and departures.
An advertisement offers exclusive attention to diseases of the eye and ear. The office is located opposite Dr Skinner's drug store.
Notice to taxpayers of Monticello Township Jones County Iowa that the tax list for 1878 has been received and tax payments will be received at the office of B A Stuart from January 1 to March 1 1879. Also estate matters of George W Garlock deceased involve filing claims with the court clerk and immediate payment of estate costs. Administratrix Frances Gaotock signed in Monticello Iowa February 5 1879.
A claim that no medicine rivals Boschen's German Syncup for severe coughs colds on the breast consumption and other throat and lung diseases. The ad offers a 10 cent sample prior to a seven cent regular size and asserts three doses relieve any case. Sold by Soetje Tiarks.
A fine display of extra choice butter won prizes at the International Dairy Fair. Top samples include butter by D Whiting Geo Lawrence and A W Cheever, colored with Wells Richardson Co Perfected Butter Color, praised for purity and lasting color. Inquiries to Ksovlje & Turks Monticello for sale.
A 320 acre improved farm five miles from Monticello in Jones county offers a house cost 8000 dollars a large barn a carriage house extensive fencing a living stream and two wells. It includes 60 acres of timber and 40 acres near the farm with white oak. Price 80 per acre with small cash payment as good faith. Inquiries at this office.
An 19th century advertisement urges readers to subdue consumption risks by using Parker's Ginger Tonic. It claims strength on blood and mucous surfaces, rapid lung relief, and cure for headaches stomach distress nervousness and other ailments. The ad lists Soetje & Tiarks as sellers offering a 1.00 dollar bottle and 15 cent sample, with month references Jan Feb Mar.
Moody Brothers promotes large stock of flannels at reduced prices and Ladies' cashmere vests at fifty cents each, in aMonticello area listing that includes circuit court notes, temperance meeting, and various advertisements. The item mentions local merchants, a court session in Anamosa, and community events through March.
A discussion on farmer skepticism toward books and journals, arguing that agricultural publications aggregate neighbor experience and expert observation to guide practice. The piece cites Rev. Brintnall and Tilden related debates, defends journalism accuracy, and comments on local politics over county seat relocation and Anamosa-Monticello tensions.
Miss Burchard of Marshalltown visits with Mrs. Schacter. H D Sherman attends the Dairy Convention in Chicago. Mrs Curtis of Independence visits with Prof. Foster’s wife. Mr David Cannady in feeble health. Alderman candidate S E Sarles to return from Wisconsin. Chas Warren from Bowens Prairie back with Michigan apples. Miss Luna Farwell to Ames for Freshman year. roommate Miss Fannie Frost. W G Boardman moves to Nevada Story county to run a drug store. Public loan offer announced. An advertisement touts Top Bitters as a cure and moral remedy amid personal testimonials. Scot Grove Presbyterian lecture March 10 on Travels in the Holy Land. Remedy column promotes Hop Bitters as affordable health aid.
W. H. Warwortt announces a drastic sale of 8800 worth boots and shoes at 25 to 40 percent below current prices. Goods are fresh, mostly recent stock from J. Milley & Co., bought via exchange, offered from Warwortt’s First Street residence with two weeks of business rush promised. Neighbors and public invited to view bargains in womens, girls, boys slippers and men’s boots and kip shoes.
160 acre farm three miles north of Monticello with 80 acres of timber land. Well fenced and improved, good buildings and outhouse, well watered, a first class desirable property. For further information apply at this office.
In Monticello the race yielded Democratic control of the Mayor Recorder Weighmaster Street Commissioner and one Councilman. The vote total 883 amid a Republican majority, with a peaceful, orderly day and no harsh words. The piece notes local issues and praises both sides, urging prudent governance with a touch of Republicanism enriching the Democratic majority.
Reported returns place Maj. B. D. Paine as mayor and Fletchier Burnight as treasurer, with Stillman winning the assessor race by one vote. Other offices include council members Tryon and Holston, and notes on municipal needs for alarm systems, hoses, and ladders.
The Monticello Iowa board of education meets with President pro tem G W Birdsall and members Duer Wright and Moulton. Bills are approved for teacher salaries and janitor services. council and street work are discussed along with city officers, papers, and a new street arrangement for Podhaski's harness shop relocation.
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