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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1882
Page
4
A wide collage of promotions and notices appears from Monticello including sales on breech loading shotguns and harness gear, new stock of boots and carpets, horse blankets and robes, millinery arrivals, kerosene oil, and a large home sale. Also covers burglaries, mail schedule changes, Halloween scale pranks, and Knights of Pythias installation with roster and grand lodge report notes.
Mrs B A Van Vieit is visiting her mother in law Mrs Van Vieit and will stay several weeks. Mr Robt Barnbill of California arrived Tuesday night and is guest of his son A C Barnbill. Geo Jacobs returned Tuesday night from a successful trip through Western Iowa for the Broom and Duster Factory of W E Hoag & Co.
The Elias Smith Farr 160 acre improved dairy farm lies 24 1/2 miles northeast of Monticello with a large story and a half house a large barn and running water. It is a No 1 dairy farm within three miles of five creameries and will be sold cheap for cash or on time to settle the estate. For details inquire of A Smith or Thompson's Drug Store A Sarre H E Suits.
Classified notice seeking buyers for a custom two horse buggy described as in good repair and ready for delivery. Respond to the listed contact for inquiry and price details.
In a vigorous political notice the author condemns Republican support for Jerry Murphy over Major Farwell. The piece argues Lovell acts from personal grudges, not policy, and warns Republicans against yielding to private spite. It defends voter duty, honor, and independent judgment in a free democracy.
The Republican County Central Committee in Monticello on Tuesday nominated Prof Luther Foster of Monticello for County Superintendent of Schools after debating four candidates. They praised Foster’s eight years leading Monticello schools and rejected a rumor that he is an atheist, affirming his morality and Republican stance. The meeting also covered Governor Sherman’s Monticello talk on public finances and the Homestead Act, urging GOP unity and warning Democrats about inconsistent positions.
A severe storm swept Davenport and nearby areas last Monday with strong winds and flooding. Reports note windfall stones weighing ounces, shattered glass, and five miles of damage east and north of the city including demolished houses and injured residents. The Gazette provides a full storm account.
Cranes Crry Iowa October 28 1882 A letter to readers from horse importer Mr Conk praising Bon Ton an Imported Percheron sold to Mr Win Brazelton as a premier breeder candidate He notes the breed’s top contributors Old Lewis Napoleon Success and Valley of McNitt and admits he should have kept Bon Ton after paying the highest price in France and a large cash sum from Brazelton.
The Democrats of Monticello Township will meet in caucus at Marvin's Hall in Monticello on Saturday November 4 1882 at 2 PM to nominate candidates for township offices including trustee clerk collector assessor and eight justices of the peace and eight constables and to conduct other necessary business by order of the organizers.
Jas Abel offers large stock of light wagons and buggies due to no storage space. Spring wagons priced at 55, down from 65, with iron axles and quality finish. A 100 value spring wagon is offered at 85 for thirty days, plus cheap slightly used single buggy. Call to inspect and buy.
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