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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1881
Page
4
The Express serves as the official paper for the city and county, published weekly on Thursdays from Jno. O. Duer & Co.'s Block, Torn Blanchard.
Rev Arthur J Reed of Cedar Rapide preaches at Congregational church next Sunday both services. Also Rev B C Hammond to lecture March 28 at Monticello M E Church. Local ads announce butter and eggs buying price at Cummings, art gallery copying at Coyle's, and new lodging space by E H Mersnow. Summary includes expansion of water mains revenue, plus notices on groceries, burial robes by Starks, and Appleton's Cyclopedia sale.
Mrs. Theo Boetje houses a two foot tall orange tree bearing a full grown yellow fruit. It sits in Locute & Clarks drug store as winter winds bite Iowa. The town also discusses steam heating for the school, licensing auctions, and winter wrecks from a recent snow siege at Cedar Rapids.
The Liberal notes a circulating petition to remove Prof. Foster from the school principalship, but finds no evidence of any such petition outside rumor. It urges openness in any complaint and warns against covert attacks, while denying current opposition to the administration.
Mrs. Mark M. Dunham began a Mini home visit Friday evening accompanied by Mrs. John Clark who plans to visit her sister in Chicago. H. G. Leichhardt 18 in Kentucky visits wife and returns next week after stopping in Chicago for new goods arriving when rails reopen.
The article reports Mr Wim Stambaugh turning fifty on the 17th and being feted at his home by friends and neighbors in a social gathering. Dr F. Bentley presented an elegant easy chair as a token of esteem, and Stambaugh thanked attendees with surprise. The writeup praises his character and housekeeping notes include a nod to Ayer's Pills as personal comfort.
In a letter to the editor, Mrs. Jones of Monthei defends Seventh Day Adventists against time setting claims. She cites biblical verses to argue the Second Coming will be spiritual and gradual, not a visible celestial event, and contrasts with Firstor Sunday Adventists. The discussion notes scientific growth and differing interpretations.
The outside view shows a neat shop with a busy Lon inside cleaning and selling, giving customers confidence they get something better than elsewhere and inspiring them to buy there.
To Whom It May Concern all persons are cautioned against letting anyone have merchandise board or clothing or support on my account except upon my written or verbal order as I will not be responsible for bills contracted without my knowledge or consent Jacob Zliger Monticevo A Mar 21 1881
The C M St P Railway announces a full set of coupon tickets to eastern and western points. Tam provides weekly tariff updates and can quote low fares to almost any destination. Passengers for the East on the new route depart Boston and New York bound travelers at 7 25 a m and reach Chicago by 5 P M to connect with eastern trains. Information available at the station from J H Winsor, Ticket Agent.
Joan Ginson proprietor promotes Steam Sawmill in sturdy advertisement. Claims complete operation and best home lumber with one hundred logs to start. Invites customers to bring logs for sawing and guarantees satisfaction. Includes contact assertion.
An 1081 March Orth birth in Monticello is announced with fanfare praising the newborn boy. The mother and child are reported well though the father faces a tough time, needing two boxes of cigars to cope, while the community offers hearty congratulations.
On Sunday February 1 1881 Johannus Hediger aged 88 years 6 months died at his Richland Two residence four miles from Monticello after a long illness. Born October 18 1829 in Rupperang Canton Aargau Switzerland he lived there until age 99 then moved to the United States settling first in Trinola then in Jones County since 1860. He married Mrs H Thomas and left a good wife one child and three stepchildren. He was a well known farmer respected in Gordains community.
Notice informs readers that the old Agricultural Depot on South Cedar Street was sold to Mr. Anton Matthiesson and the vendor has acquired the Coxsee and Rigby stand. New facilities and better arrangements with top manufacturers promise superior inducements for handling agricultural implements and farm machinery.
A consignor announces a sale at Tolin Moodys Old Store formerly J E Carey Co offering dry goods at steep discounts. Linen soap and stoneware priced low with claims of substantial savings. Customers urged to visit and judge for themselves.
Advert reads various patent medicines and tonics sold by Scotje & Tiarks including Wood's Worm Destroyer Wood's Blackberry Carminative Palmer's Liver Syrup and Bloodly Tonic with claims of cures for cholera morbus dyspepsia constipation liver complaints and rheumatic pains. Also promotes Spring Blossom hair product and Wood's Balsam of Honey with customer anecdotes and endorsements.
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