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The notice states subscriptions priced at 1.75 dollars per year with 15 cents extra for out of county postage. It is issued by Edicore and Proprietors, indicating a weekly publication schedule.
22 May 1884
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1884
Page
1
The notice states subscriptions priced at 1.75 dollars per year with 15 cents extra for out of county postage. It is issued by Edicore and Proprietors, indicating a weekly publication schedule.
The weekly flood of Senate and House measures eases yet keeps a heavy calendar. Logan moves to strike the pauper provision from a Mexican soldiers pension bill. Wall Street seeks relief, and Dingley and McPherson currency bills face early action. Indians, Alaska, consular service debates continue alongside tariff talks and party unity concerns. Local notes include arrivals, a bronze monument order, and a county Sunday school convention.
Anamosa records the death of John Gillen sixteen, son of Mr and Mrs O E Gillen, from typhoid fever last Thursday at 8 pm. Doctors Gawley and Packard failed to save him as services were held at home by Rev Corbyn of St Marks church. The community shares in the loss and sorrow of the Gillen family.
Cascade May 19 1884 editorial notes the dedication held Thursday with Rev Hennessy and many visiting priests. The Cascade cornet band performed well as Father Fenerstein leads a growing parish. the church, once completed, promises to be among the finest in the state.
Onslow Iowa May 19 1884 no preaching next Sabbath due to union memorial services at Wyoming. Prof W W Stivers went to Wyoming to help plan teachers association program. J Dallam died Saturday after long illness and was buried Sunday. funeral by Rev Cullen. Bereaved family of a wife and two children receives great sympathy. His father and brother arrived to support. Mrs Pavey of Anamonna visiting. Alpha Clark of Wyoming in town. Mr Smith of Delmar bringing home Mrs Dallam’s little girl. W F Dagwell went to Lyons. Capt A M Loomis in town to board train to Anamooga for 8 S convention.
Judge J D Gilfes presiding. State cases include guilty pleas by Dennis English Thos Moreno fined 5 each Thos Dolphin 25 plus costs and jail 7 days Frank Paul grand jury no bill John Smith Herrick Cox counsel assigned plea not guilty Frank Arlen guilty fined 20 costs jail default days Michael Davie plea not guilty CIVIL cases cover amends, jury verdict 8015 for plaintiff, various docket actions, property disputes, and a divorce decree with custody and visitation.
A court docket lists numerous civil actions including garnishment responses by commissioners such as C. M. Brown and R. M. Bush, default judgments on notes, and orders for sale of attached property. Cases involve parties like Casper Tyler, John O. French, W. A. Barlow, Geo. Saum, and Jno. N. Phillips with defaults, continuances, and divorces noted. Provisions include reports for next term and refer to Monticello Bank and various defendants.
A male suitor begs Ara bella for mercy amid expressed heart disease fear. She responds with brisk dismissal, prompting him to retreat. The exchange ends with a quick exit as she insists he leave.
The Prairie Farmer announces a new editorial director and manager, Orange Judd, after his long tenure at American Agriculturist. The May issue notes Judd brings vigor and broad experience to the paper now based near Chicago and invites readers to receive weekly issues for one dollar through the Prairie Farmer Publishing Company in Chicago.
The electorate has ended the delegate race for the Republican National Convention while signaling Blaine’s commanding lead. It notes Blaine delegates from most states, machine influence waning, and a party aligned with protection and free party rule under Blaine as likely presidential standard. Dr Jones Red Clover tonic advertised. Legal blanks available at the office.
The excerpt notes a man possesses two wills: one inherent from birth and a second created to take effect later, illustrating a dual testament concept.
Owner offers for sale his house and lot on Fleet street Monticello together or separately plus a black smith and machine shop with tools in good condition. Cistern barn and shop barn water from city works. shop has water supply. For details contact W M Preston Monticello Iowa.
A Philadelphia Call item notes a English lord recently dined with the president. It remarks that English lords are gradually entering society.
A nostalgic ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a complete builder for the body and blood, claiming unique reach through the bloodstream. It also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at 50 cents as a cure and notes local sellers E M Thompson and H Tiarks.
A tongue in cheek item notes politicians in New York claim funerals are too pricey, so officials joke they will avoid dying to save money while remaining in office. The quip reflects urban discourse on expense and service.
Mr. Springer of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing lung fever and lung access after a three bottle course. He reports a dramatic weight gain and restored health, urging readers to visit J H Bacher Co. for a free trial bottle with larger bottles sold at one dollar. Two Connecticut lovers reconcile after fifty eight years, a remark on holding malice.
An 19th century page includes Bucklen Arnica Salve claims for cuts and sores with a 25 cent price, a note about English travelers and New York pedestrians, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy advertised at 50 cents as a cure for severe coughs, and a statistic about Americans spending 200 million francs on French pictures.
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