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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
2
The Monticello Express issue from March 17, 1898, notes weekly publication under editor J W Doxsee, with annual subscription price 81.75. Contains local notices, advertisements, and community items typical of a late 19th century weekly paper.
In Castle Grove on March 15 M Hennessey moved to a farm near Anamosa. Chas Thompson of Hazel Green attended a surprise party last week. The township meeting held Monday produced no business. E J Noble transported cattle and hogs to Chicago Tuesday. The aurora borealis attracted attention last Monday night. Emma Pfeil closed district No 6 school with a creditable literary program. Friends gathered with Hazel Green neighbors for a weekend visit. New school directors reported include Patrick Hogan district 1 J A Deischer district 6 J A Hubbard district 4 and others. An accident at F D McLaughlin’s left Eugene Greeley with multiple finger injuries treated by Dr Mirick. A surprise party for Will Hiller at S J Noble’s featured a large trunk gift. The Ionian literary closed with a lively program and strong attendance. The program showcased recitations declamations dialogues and biographical pieces with applause and a closing address by S M Hosford. The meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene November 18.
Cass, March 15. F J Brainard travels to Waukegan for a brother in law’s funeral. Sloan of Dysart and Augustus Austin of Vinton in the area for young stock. Frank Phrone in Illinois last week returns with a Norman horse. Ladies aid meeting at Mrs W G Condit reports full attendance. Klondike social by Christian Endeavors at Bessie Condit with about forty attendees. Farmers anticipate business and an early spring. Homer Hanna moves to a new farm with renters settled.
Onslow notes a marriage planned for Newton Johnson of Cass county to Mary Wasson in Griswold Iowa. Officials were elected for the school district including a new treasurer J T Chandler and mayor J B Lyon. A bond vote for a new schoolhouse passed with 53 to 27. twenty one women supported the measure.
Miss Carrie Lytton visits Maquo keta and Test Nation. Mrs L Johnson hosted a large party last evening for many friends.
Local residents return and move homes with several families relocating to farms towns and rooms. Notables include Mr and Mrs O Hara visiting, Measles outbreak subsiding health boards exempted, and plans for a March 28 social at the M E church with 15 cent admission and a 10 cent supper.
Mrs Hoyt on the sick list Josby serves as juryman at Anamosa this week Mrs D O Sinclair recovering from measles B L Hoyt an Anamosa visitor Chas Cramer of Hopkinton visited his sister Mrs Bentley Miss Josie Sutherland among measles victims Dr Bentley of Hopkinton in town Bert Clark to Chicago for a commission firm job Lyman Moats to Monmouth Illinois for summer work with Milne Bros
March 15 AMBER reports Mr Tonjous hauling lumber for a new residence this spring. School closed last Friday with a short afternoon program. Small attendance at the Friday night dance. Miss Margarette Hall ill with grip. Her man Standutskey's daughter sick with measles, possibly the only case in the area. Robin song signals spring work. Mrs Schoon went to Anamosa on business. Mrs Farragher listed as sick. Services at Black Oak school house next Sunday at 2 30 pm by Rev Bock.
Dr. E. E. T. Mellette died at Ravena Nebraska on the 10th. Born January 17 1828 in Fredericksburg Virginia he was over seventy. He studied medicine at Cincinnati Medical College practiced in New Castle and Anamosa before settling in this city and serving as county clerk from 1856 to 1860. He enlisted in the 81st Iowa Infantry in 1862 as a first lieutenant and was mustered out in 1863 after which he returned to medicine here for about thirty years. He leaves a widow Elizabeth Jones of Rendleton Indiana.
An obituary note recalls Dr. Mellette dying after years of illness and care for his wife. Other items announce R. M. Calkins named general freight and passenger agent of the Des Moines & Northwestern Railroad, with Des Moines headquarters, plus an escape and recapture at Anamosa prison. Dispatches report Claude Snyder run over and killed near Grafton, and other community news including a tailor course ad, a rental farm, unsettled accounts, and low rate telegraph messaging.
The democratic general and ward citifenses named a municipal ticket: Mayor O G Meyers. Solicitor W M Welch. Treasurer Q TL Soctje. Weighmaster Wm Altman. Assessor Noel Brazelton. Water Commissioners A I Bort Koop H H Conner. Park Commissioner Matt Noyes. First Ward Councilman O C Hunter. Second Ward N C Bohlken. Third Ward J G Suter, with Peter Young to fill a vacancy.
A Monticello post office notice lists unclaimed letters and advertises the St. Paul Railway homeseekers excursion to western southern and northern points on April 5 at one fare plus two dollars for round trip with advertising by Rolfe Mrs Will D E Poxp P M The C M & St P Ry Co and others.
A New York Sun item argues for a subterranean river linking Lake Superior to Lake Ontario. It cites elevation and depth data, suggests Detroit River as the only current outlet, and claims underground obstructions cause erratic lake tides and the observed rises and falls.
A Chicago Rec column discusses cash vs credit, arguing saving harms the economy, collectors and bookkeepers depend on debtors, and paying late supports others in the system. It frames a moral duty to live within means while noting cash discipline can hurt merchants and banks.
An old description details the osprey nest built with heavy fire turf and plant stalks and secured feet. It notes a network feed lining and gradual reinforcement, with careful repair by the area farmer to keep the site solid for many seasons.
Public notice announces Mrs. Francis KE Hoan appointed executrix of the Wm. Hogg estate in Jones county Town Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello March 17 1898 Attorney J W Doxsay represents the estate.
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