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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1879
Page
2
In New York the legislature faced a sweeping Republican victory as the Grand Circle of Cornell candidates secured decisive gains. Voters favored GOP candidates, shaping party control.
The article reports broad Republican advances in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and others. It highlights large majorities for Republicans in state legislatures and statewide offices, notes Democratic successes in Mississippi, Maryland, and Virginia, and discusses implications for the 1880 presidential contest and local political battles.
A harsh critique accuses C. E. Aldrich of hypocrisy and imposture after political collapse. The piece condemns his loss of reputation, support from Republicans, and predicts deeper misfortune as a consequence of his actions.
A letter from Guasco Kansas dated October 24 1879 notes departure from Monticello with stock and household goods for Iowa. The migration details include one box car of goods two crates of fowls three boxes of pigs eighty head of cattle and one colt in two cattle cars with intervening feed boxes and water sacks. The writer credits Moffatt and Davidson for assistance and remarks on the sorrowful view of former Dan Vue buildings.
An Iowa writer recounts a long journey via Benton Missouri Leavenworth and Solomon City to Minneapolis, describing weather, wagon trains, a circus, and the Kansas land's fertility. He notes ship costs, local impressions, and cautions friends about rushing to relocate, advising a preliminary visit first.
The letter to Henry urges steadfast stand against detractors, likening his trials to biblical figures and urging perseverance. It compares Henry to Lot and Samson, notes few allies, and cites divine justice and enduring faith amid hostility.
Prairieburg reports a dessert wagon spill as green milk cans scatter on a loaded milk run but cause no injuries. A baby of Mr and Mrs Alpert Welch dies at three weeks, following Edith earlier burial. Robert Delaney and Libbie Hil announce their engagement, while Rev Moore and family depart for Kansas for a new chapter.
The Aldrich independent bolter gained office in Jones County Superintendent race by a 14 vote majority through a demon green back gang approach, provoking critique of Republican unity and party sympathy for a rogue outsider.
Claims listed include several names such as John Berouke constable O E Aldrich state supt W B Phillips J Klingensin Trackenmiller and J W Porter. Amounts shown cover various expenses including 30.00 17.00 60.00 4.80 3.00 and 4.00 for poor relief and court related costs during the October 1878 session.
The Monticenso Board of Education met per adjournment on Oct 81 1879 with members Duer Wright Moulton Wales and McConnon present. Minutes of the last meeting approved. Bills listed for Teachers Fund Contingent Fund and Nowusce were allowed and ordered paid. Rent received for Hall noted. Meeting adjourned to Nov 28 1870.
City council convened with all members present except Saries. Minutes approved. Weighmaster reported October city scales total 120 dollars. Various claims approved totaling amounts for repairs, stakes, street work, salaries, draying, lumber, printing, fencing, and other city services. J Q Wing resigned as city attorney effective Nov 10. Sidewalk petition denied. stock yard ordinance postponed. Refund request for Samuel Price beer license debated and defeated. Committee to secure Boiler House store established. Mayor Paine and Recorder J R Smith present.
The American Dairyman notes that butter and cheese makers will improve quality using Ashton's Factory Filled Salt. The salt helps products win premiums, with Ashton's Salt sweeping the International Daily Fair in New York. Francis P. Moulton & Co. promote 3500 gold prize bibs and manage entries and exhibits for exhibitors.
Readers are urged to subscribe to the American Agriculturist highlighting its 88 year history and broad coverage for farm and household reading. The offer includes 800 engravings, practical apparatus descriptions, seasonal guidance, and warnings about scams, with rates of 1 year for $1.50 or 4 copies for $5. Postage paid specimen copies available by sending 3 cents. Address Orange Judd Company New York.
An 736 page volume of the Library of Universal Knowledge is issued October 26 at 50 cents. It covers a wide range of topics from A to Biron with a complete index and promises future volumes, specimen copies, and free catalogue requests from American Book Exchange, 55 Beekman Street, New York.
Henry Baxter et al petitioned for a road in Gass Township Knox County. On October 21 1870 the board of supervisors ordered the road laid on the described route with a 40 foot width after owners consented in writing. Auditor Robert Dott confirmed the order.
In the district court of Jones county Iowa a petition for divorce was filed by Harriet Spears against Samuel Spears. The notice warns the defendant to appear before noon on December 8, 1879, or a default judgment will be entered.
Two writs issued from the Jones County Circuit Court announce public land auctions. One executes against Sulo Qnan Westfall for seventy dollars and twenty five cents, plus costs, listing Lot Four in fractional Lot Three, Section Twenty-eight, Township Eighty-three North Range One West. The sale is November 26, 1879, at the Anamosa Court House.
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