Mohair Laces Arrive for Shopping Bags in Black and Brown
A large shipment of Mohair laces arrived for use in shopping bags available in black and brown colors. The note highlights new fabric supply and color options for customers.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
7
A large shipment of Mohair laces arrived for use in shopping bags available in black and brown colors. The note highlights new fabric supply and color options for customers.
Miss Jennie Alloway departs for Cedar Rapids as March brings dances and displays of new merchandise. Local shops trumpet bargains on shoes belts and underwear while hosting events from home forums to rummage sales. Weather turns mild ending sleighing as residents plan activities with neighbors and visitors in town.
A long list of Monticello items covers shop sales and promotions from Deutrick and Burrichter in town, harness and tailoring updates, travel and meetings, births and deaths, lecture attendance, and upcoming events including a Epworth League talk by Guy P. Benton. Also noted are real estate deals, bank activity, and municipal elections.
Mr D R Pond moved his insurance office to a room in the Condon building and Mr Herbert Benedict has returned to Monticello with Mrs Benedict. Mrs M F Kibhurst sails to Chicago for millinery styles while visiting Mrs Curtiss. Mr G W Peck, formerly from this area, recently visited Monticello and returned home. A March 12 sale offers exclusive ladies suits and spring jackets from Hicks Hilers in Cleveland. Local residents register at Cedar Rapids hotels. many visit Cedar Rapids and Chicago for styles. An auction sale by Mrs Jeff Smith is set for March 16. The county treasurer arranges tax payments via Lowell State Bank for several townships, easing public taxes.
Mrs. Henry Ahrnken of Sand Spring died unexpectedly last Tuesday from liver cancer at 55. She had married two weeks earlier to Mr. Ahraken and is survived by seven children. Funeral set for 11 tomorrow in Wayne township conducted by Rev. Mardoff. Also reported: Mgr. George L. Lovell buys the Smalley property on First Street for 4000 dollars to build a new bank and office complex, with plans for a Lovell State Bank on the ground floor. Sale of the Stevenson homestead and 20 acres near Monticello by J. M. Stevenson, Adm'r, is offered.
The Presbyterian chapel near Monticello in Castle Grove township was dedicated last Sunday. Built to seat 250, the house was full despite bad weather. Rev. C. H W. Purmort of Cedar Rapids delivered the morning sermon. Mr. A. W. Cramer, secretary of the building committee, read the committee report at the close.
The Castle Grove congregation finished their new building funded by the ladies aid society and local merchants. About 230 dollars remained unpaid on a 2125 dollar cost but contributions exceeded that debt with roughly 150 dollars more offered in cash and pledges. Rev Purmort praised the ready response. The unveiling included a double quartet and a children's Bible presentation by Capt. A R O’Brien.
Board of education in regular session approves last meeting minutes and bills seed for payment. Actions include refer to supplies committee for dictionaries, seek a $2000 school house fund tax, bid advertisement for opera house rent, and adjournment. Tax lists available at Monticello State Bank for several townships and counties.
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