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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1880
Page
5
Local ads mention butter and eggs to Calkins Wendling, land rental for a season, and hardware store information. Notices note railroad settlement of 70,000 and bondholder costs. seeds, harness oil, and accidents near Agricultural College with two students injured. Editorial humor on editors in public office.
The Pioneer notes an ongoing religious revival in Cascade with revival meetings led by Reverends Breese Bodenham Beatty and others. It also reports on local political corrections regarding Cook Stoves and Mr Stillman election results, plus advertisements for Wrisley’s Linen Soap and patent service information from Presbrey Green in Washington.
Geo W Runkle president of the Bell evue and Cascade Narrow Gauge met Monticello and Quasqueton businessmen to discuss building a road 80 miles long either narrow or standard gauge. A firm decision is expected soon. A Dubuque Dispatch first issue noted with praise of its six column folio and promising future. The Lenox school election saw 281 votes cast with Chandler replacing Wright on the board.
Ilon Geo Wendling will lecture at the Opera House on March 30 presenting The Problem of the Ages. A Monticello council meeting is planned for March 1 with strong editorial opinions about local events and the press.
The Monticello lettered page prints poems addressed to a bachelor attorney and endorses Prof Luther Foster for a State Agricultural College Board seat. It notes his Monticello schooling, alumni support, and his role in sending Jones county students to the college, then reports on John Lorentzen’s cream bottling venture and temperance resolutions in Leon.
In a tone echoing legend, Rev. Conser is likened to the Wandering Jew as a mysterious figure who appears suddenly with vast knowledge. The piece questions birth and history while praising his claimed mastery across astronomy, economics, theology, and reform.
Dr. M RR Harding rents Greeley House at Greeley to serve as host. Miss George of Tenox Institute visits her uncle W I Walworth in illness. Barrett Whittemore of Bowens Prairie lies ill. Otis Whittemore dies last week. Recorder R AL Duer travels to Boston with wife and baby. Ephraim Ward of Warren County NY relocates families to Prairieburg as a prominent newcomer.
Card of Thanks from Bas. WM. Wirtrrenoner expresses gratitude for support after the death of her husband. In a separate note editorials question why subdirectors insult prospective teachers and deny certificates, arguing for morality certificates for sub-directors as well as teachers.
The quiet wedding took place at Monticello Iowa with only intimate friends present. Miss Bessie Smalley, daughter of Edward Smalley of Manchester England, wed Mr. Band0 of Monticello, a printer by trade. They left for Chicago that evening and plan to return in a few weeks.
Council convened with all members present except Holston. Minutes approved. Weighmaster Wood reported February including four days of March and three fifths of a sum allowed for faster weighing. Numerous claims for services and supplies were presented and allowed. A.B. Cummings constable services 1877 was reconsidered and allowed. Ordinance No. 08 licensing saloons presented and read. Mayor Paine thanked. meeting adjourned sine die.
City council convened in regular session with Mayor Jno O Duer sworn in by ex mayor Paine. Bonds approved for Peak weightmaster and Chasady street commissioner. Ballot for city attorney ends in tie between Monroe and Doxsee. Moulton elected marshal and janitor. street work limited. Lovell bond approved. licenses discussed.
A section details stolen goods from Ola hardware store and post office, several arrests including Shatter, Rathbun, Lindsay, and Warner, and recoveries. It also notes the cornerstone laying for Amber Reformed Church by Rev. A Saith, and a disorderly incident with two women and a male companion observed near a beer hall.
Fragmented text hints at protest against a third term within Republican ranks. Mentions Commitee and lifelong Republicans showing dissent. content is garbled but indicates danger of political split and pressure around leadership continuation.
The article extols James G Blaine as the man of the people in Blaine Kansas praising twenty years of Republican leadership. It lauds his enthusiasm nerve and influence as the brain and soul of the party and predicts nationwide excitement if he is nominated akin to the Harrison era.
February records show a list of couples obtaining marriage licenses including Edward Heffron and Any Spellman Cyrus Bebeo and Sdelin Mechley George Spade and Ilva Homose J D Brown and Lizzie Downey John Bagi and Mary Flahary Ted Sanath and Mita Scott Osine Pournien and Bh Mechon Jacob Carmichael and M Schneider David Byers and Mirna I Miller Mattheissen and Birbara Pinose LC Taylor and Jessie Cronkita John Wells and Eunice Nichols George Palmer and Luella Byers J Mo Sturtevant and G Sutherland J OG Silsbee and Lizzie Padley AWB Aiking and Van Wormer Lindsey and Sarahild Miller Paul Hansen and Bauna Lorentzen Thos LL Story and Sarai id Guthele
A Monticello correspondent ridicules Cascade residents and their whiskey trade schemes. The piece mocks a local character who allegedly dispenses liquor by telegraph and by various improvised containers, provoking uproar among Cascade officials and townspeople.
A neighbor writes a warm birthday poem for Grandmama Thiv on her 70th birthday. The verse confesses longing to see her again and gratitude that she remains with them, despite fears of never meeting her on this day again.
A brief item notes a residence priced at eighteen hundred dollars with a buyer paying twelve hundred as a down payment. it names W. Lown as the contact or seller. The fragment suggests a local real estate listing or sale notice.
Remicy and Evcanbrack of Anamosa advertise a complete set of Abstract Books for Jans County and TH Je abstracts, highlighting expertise in Real Estate law and prompt furnished services.
On the Hhe of the Minots Central Rail road in Iowa near Creat Town Coal a new method to gain land and rent exists. J Samson, Land Agent for CRR Co, Storm Lake Iowa invites inquiries for details and address.
The undersigned offers for sale a quartering portion containing 75 acres east of Mon. Hicelo with a house barn well and cisterns and a stream of living water. It includes 80 acres in wood lots and may be bought in small tracts. Also 90 acres in Nebraska. Two thirds time will be given. Thos Rovonun.
A new seam saw mill in Monticello Brickyard offers sawing of all lumber types into boards or dimensions as desired. The notice invites residents to bring their lumber this winter and have it sawed, dated 17th and 18th.
Ro H. Bivens, proprietor of Dexter Livery, announces a specially made hearse offered for public accommodation at the event. The service will operate on reasonable and solid terms without benefiting any particular establishment.
A damaged notice from Monticello Township collector W. B. Saverad announces a tax list receipt and weekly collection at Tay Office on First Street Montpelier Chey dates unspecified. The text also promotes a patent remedy advertisement and lists names and locations including Liberty Street New York and Waterloo.
An OCR fragment describes Dr Price’s kidney and liver health tonics, Kidney-Wort, and Cream Baking Powder, touts flavor extracts, and promotes Wells, Richardson & Co butter color. It extols various products for digestion, skin conditions, and coughs, mentioning medical endorsements and prices, amid broad claims of health benefits.
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