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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1881
Page
1
The Greenback Convention is set for Marshalltown on June 1 and 21. The Democratic and Republican state conventions are slated for Des Moines with dates June 16 and June 20 respectively. Debates over railroad regulation and gubernatorial campaigning are featured, with coverage of Senatorial figures and party stances.
A partisan broadside questions the motives of Sherman supporters and defends Jodie Sherman. The piece attacks rival backers for pushing a Larrabee bid while condemning perceived scurrilous rumors about Sherman’s health and eye, arguing soldiers deserve respect beyond political fights.
Anamosa area gears up for county offices with multiple contenders for Representative Auditor Treasurer Sheriff and Superintendent. Notable names include T R Breanbrack Dr M H Calkins Geo H Jacobs W C G Monroe P A King I B Champlin and Rev J A Brmith among others as party lines shift and campaigns begin.
The Express notes a relatively new county figure with strong backing and mentions no names for supervisor yet. It cautions the situation may change before the convention and pledges impartial reporting as campaigns progress, inviting new information from readers.
Decoration Day events at Avamosa on May 30 1881 under Maj. Thompson Encampment No 25 0 C D with officers of the day including President Robert Dott and Col George T Yount. Procession forms on Brown Avenue to Guarnaville Street Main to cemetery with Anamosa Cornet Band Knights Templar Monticello lodges and local organizations participating. Exercises at the grove feature music poem oration and sermon followed by floral strewing and benediction.
From Montana, Description of a Hard Country by a Dis despised Pilgrim, April 24, 1881 to The Express editor. The writer laments bitter winter, notes three months of deep snow, then praises returning spring. He cites stock losses as lower than expected, impending eastern markets, and hoped settlers finding Yellow Stone Valley favorable. He condemns "squaw men" and claims Indian thefts, ending with intent to divorce if another winter arrives.
The docket shows numerous cases with dismissals and motions. Names include Calvin Yoran vy C, Geo W Whiting v Joseph Whittaker, Angeles & Acres v John T Augubright, John P Manny v Henry High gar, and others. Several matters are continued by consent or have motions sustained, including substitutions granted and garnishee discharges.
A series of civil cases shows multiple defaults and judgments on promissory notes and verified accounts. Settled matters include Mary J Riley and Mary E Preston, while several cases note default or judgment against defendants. Venue change granted in one matter, transfer to the U S Circuit Court at Dubuque.
A long list of property deeds filed from April 25 to May 16 includes transfers in Monticello Anamosa and Wyoming with buyers and sellers such as Lash F, Sakies, Griswold, Ketcham, Stucy, Abrams, and many others. Monetary amounts range widely with numerous parcels described by lot numbers and street names in Bradstreet’s and Goslow, along with multiple transfers to and from individuals like Hannah Leggett D W Gratt Clarisa Pubner and more.
A woman explains that Parker's Ginger Tonic helps her appear cheerful and maintain good health for herself and her family. The remark appears in a neighboring column of the newspaper page.
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