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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1879
Page
2
At a special meeting this Thursday afternoon the council voted to delay the election for two weeks to Monday May 26 to allow the water works pump test to continue. Pumping will be kept up for several days longer.
The page compiles grocery and goods ads from Moody Bros and Calkins, plus farm services, seed vendors, and fencing posts. It includes a special fire company meeting, observes cherry tree forecasts, and promotes a panorama exhibit at Kinsella Hall with ticket details.
The Monticello area reports a railroad accident near Anamosa with a switch left open, a giant Cochin egg measure and weigh details, new businesses including a saloon and harness shop, church property plans, and local editorials critiquing civic figures amid a travel remonstrance.
The Monticello Park Association votes to stage three races on their track for July Fourth with prizes totaling 500 dollars. Also urged is inward swinging gates on streets after dark to improve public safety and morality.
The remonstrance signatures are questioned with about 125 genuine names from a 600 voting strength, suggesting insincerity. The piece argues Monticello would likely have won by over 300 in a fair vote and accuses Eureka and Anamosa editors of fanning dispute with Wyoming.
A widow expresses deep gratitude to friends for support during her husband’s illness. She singles out the Ancient Order of United Workmen for special fraternal kindness and notes lasting impact of the tokens of friendship on her family.
A notable comedian performs at the Opera House on Guar Day May 10 with Star Comedy Company. The show opens with Gilbert’s Sweetheart featuring Miss Dotie Nagle, Jennie Northcott, then Around the World with John Thompson and his world renowned specialties. Admission 60 cents with 7 cents for reserved seats from Wright & Dewey’s.
The May 26 water works referendum is urged with arguments for a tested well, high reserves, and favorable financing. Proponents say the well shows inexhaustible supply after long tests, testing costs so far are justified, and stockholders offer the city water rents as payment. They cite eight percent bond terms and deny anti-water work claims of schemes by local capitalists. The notice ends noting Monticello’s fire protection deficit and ongoing fire risk in the town.
The piece argues Monticello faces disaster from fire without water works. It claims higher insurance rates, employment benefits for laborers, and increased property values if water services are installed, urging a vote on the project for the town’s economic vitality and safety.
Rontley and Brcanbrack, Attys Anamosa offer abstracts of lands in Jones County. For sale Castle Grove township near Monticello includes 200 acres well fenced and 560 acres Amber with stone house, cedar barn, cisterns and running water. Terms to suit purchaser. Apply to Thomas S Hewarn.
Job notice from the Monticello Express seeks a printer apprentice. It bans tobacco users fighters rules for conduct and demands good health and sincere interest in learning the trade under a regular term of apprenticeship. Also included is Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder endorsement in a separate line.
Dr. Price's Special Mirvoring Extracta have withstood testing by science and public use, gaining precedence over rivals. They are praised for strength purity and latency of flavor, earning a lasting reputation.
An old advertisement touts Dr Price's Alista Bouquet and Yiang Yiang perfumes with a charming scent described as dainty kids. It urges customers to choose Dr Price's Unique Perfumer and not to be urged toward alternatives.
The Dubuque County Democrats detail 1878 valuations and taxes including a tax levy of 18 mills and total tax of 80.08 dollars while noting declines in valuation and increases in levy to 25.45 mills and 233,087.72 dollars. They claim six years of rising domestic expenses despite falling costs elsewhere and push for reform based on these figures.
Mrs. Sarah Salina Morgan dies after weeks of fever ending in paralysis. Born March 1840 in Franklin County New York, she lived in Delaware County Iowa and Maine before settling in Monticello. Known for gentle patient life, she leaves a legacy of kindness and steadfast character.
The advertisement lists sale offers of 175 acres four miles east of Monticello with timber land and water, plus 80 acres in wood lofts and 80 more in Nebraska, with two thirds time on terms. Also a loan note offer, eye and ear specialist offices, nurseries selling apples, and local tradesmen actions including settling debts and offering carpentry and sewing goods.
Notice from Monticello Iowa council calls a special election May 26, 1870 to decide on issuing bonds up to twelve thousand dollars for water works. Ballots read for water works or against. Polls open from 8 am to 6 pm. Mayor B D Parse and Recorder Siaatan attest.
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