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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1880
Page
4
The Express is published weekly on Thursdays by John Blanchard. Printed in Jno. O. Duer & Co.'s Block.
The column lists advertisements and notices on wallpaper flower seeds and sweet corn seed from Asa Bowen and J. N. Sarria. It notes Rev. Houston's death in Town City, a May 11 grand entertainment, train service to Minnesota, and multiple sales from F. S. Ducar Co. and Moody Bros. It highlights boot and hat trimmers, butter and lumber deals, brick supply for Oxford Junction, and a new weekly newspaper Our Saturday Night by the Dubuque Daily Dispatch.
A Monticello column mix covers post office buzz about candidate I E Booth versus a rival, water rents due with collector’s approach noted, and a railroad meeting showing tax plans to back a three percent levy for a new road. Also listed are cement sales, postal world tour card return in 106 days, and local business updates.
Last Saturday two boys working for Levi Berlin and Michael Hogan report their horses hitched behind Col. Duer's dry goods store were stolen while they rode to Monticello and attended a circus. Berlin offers 40 pounds reward for recovery and thief. 25 pounds for property only. No clues yet.
The piece denounces Mr. Nugent for attacking Protestantism while defending the Catholic Church's dark history under Pope Alexander VI. It argues the church once wielded power with immorality and torture, contrasts it with modern liberty, science, and public schools, and calls for reform toward progressive paths rather than denunciation of free institutions.
To the editor of The Express I and P Haybes return sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kind assistance and sympathy during our late bereavement. May 3, 1880.
The Health Officer F. J. Tayo requires thorough cleaning of Monticello streets and alleys during the heated term. Property owners must keep premises clean and remove foul refuse. privy vaults must be cleared and nuisances abated. enforcement may occur by municipal authority.
A large Monticello gathering at City Mall on Monday May 3 discusses a proposed line from Blue Cut through Wayne and Castle Grove toward Quasqueton via Prairieburg. Debate centers on Runkle’s project versus an independent Monticello road with potential three percent tax and possible outside aid.
Council met in regular session with all members present except Austin. Treasurer and water and health committees reported their books correct. Fr Pryon sworn in. Bills paid by unanimous vote. Local letter details hog shipments, wind damage, and community notes on schools, accidents, and funerals. Farmers busy. fruit promising.
Royal Gem the Mambietonian Bashaw Stallion will season 1880 with Mondays at home Tuesdays at Bropkinton Wednesdays at d W McVey s Thursdays at Monticello Friday near Castle Grove Saturdays at Delhi Rowan Gea a dark rich mahogany bay 1537 hands high heavily muscled and kind will trot fast when trained best in Lowa for farm and carriage use pedigree links Jago Boone Green s Bashaw Kate George Wilcox Rocky Mountain cross on Comet mares for best results EJ Denamaren Prop r
A quiet week as farmers finish spring sown grain and prepare ground for corn. Vandusen’s grocery boosted sales. Lyana adds a story to his residence. The storm last Sunday is described vividly by Animosa Eur reka correspondent. David Konison celebrated his 78th birthday. Evening activities included a traditional kissing party and a shy suitor asking a girl to escort him home.
Prairieburg notes report a special election in Boulder township in April 1880 to vote a tax in aid of a proposed Iowa Northwestern Railroad from Jones county to the area around Prairieburg and Quasqueton. The piece discusses routes, potential depots near Boulder, and local sentiment while mentioning other townships may vote later. It also blots in local commerce and school notes amid agricultural discussion.
Dissolution notice states the partnership Preston & Tucker between Wallace M. Preston and Judson Tucker is dissolved by mutual consent. Accounts due will be collected by Mr. Preston who continues the business at the old stand and invites continued patronage as of April 28, 1880.
Dissolution notice states the partnership Palmer and Paine is dissolved by mutual consent. B D Paine will assist temporarily in winding up and settling accounts. Creditors are urged to settle debts with the firm Pulling and Paine as known.
Notice states the partnership between Dr. Rundle and Samuel Wallace dentists dissolved on April 27 1880 by mutual consent. Dr Ruelke continues practice at the old office in the Duet Block. Dr Rundle will collect and pay all accounts due.
The noted horse Trumpeter Gotthdust will begin the 1880 season at Sime Yousses and Win livery. Abel Barmera is advised not to miss this sporting horse. His time color and size are unmatched by any rival. W.C. Bavasa involved in the scene.
Local attorneys in Anamosa assemble a carefully prepared setout for buula ta fous County. Abstract hooks and abstracts of title are prepared to support real estate transactions and practice in real estate law as a specialty.
Fragmentary notice describes a cash auction at a Liberty venue with odd figures and debts. Names listed include Saith Daub Rota Miller Nichols Do We Mortipes Weat Liberty Iowa and Dr G W Bullard Albert Leu Ninn. The readable text hints at prices and commitments but lacks clear context or date.
A distressed historic notice offers a 40 acre farm east of Mon tloallo with a barn well and garden. Includes a house and living water stream, plus additional land described as woodlots. Multiple purchase terms quoted and time allotted for payment in two thirds portions.
Public notice to Monticelle taxpayers that the Township for the year 1870 will be received at a specified city office on First Street Montigatla each week from one o clock beginning March 1 for the payment of taxes. Township Collector J.B. Saertit signs the notice.
Sanna proprietor of Dexter Livery Stables announces public accommodation on reasonable terms. Beet Salva in the world for cuts bruises sores and skin conditions guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded. Peleg 25 cents per box, for sale by Dacian & Co.
By virtue of a special execution from the Clark of the Chrowit Court of Jones County Iowa a writ of execution dated March 1 1870 levies on real estate of Win W Thutton to satisfy debt of eighty dollars and fourteen cents and costs. The land described is the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter section Ning in Township Biabiyeve North of Hunge Two West of the 8th PM. The property will be offered for cash on May 4 1680 in front of the Court House door at 10 oclock. Attendance by the sheriff is required.
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