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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1879
Page
3
The Monticello page lists shop ads and notices from Dunham Leichhardt and Coyle's Gallery, pricing on cement and fuel, updates on local trades, a piano tuner visit by A D Smith, and rail excursion deals to Chicago for the Army of the Tennessee meeting. It notes births and obituaries in brief, with community commentary on local figures and upcoming events.
Monticello items describe cultural events at Coyle's Gallery and a Sacred Concert led by Prof. Caldwell, with local students improving in writing. A Swiss family settles in Richland Township after arriving from Monticello, while new issue notices from Oxford Town and local merchants signal booming business. A case on hog yard nuisances prompts removal orders. Rev. Jenkins lectures on biblical infallibility, and Hagan faces bigamy arrest amid community commentary.
Col. involved at Grand Reception for General Grant and speaks of the enthusiastic welcome at the Grant mansion. The issue highlights the Cincinnati Gazette prospectus as a premier family paper and notes local matters from missing merchant Skipper Harvey Togg to church debates on Bible infallibility.
A church committee is appointed to advise on retaining a pastor amid claims of decaying theology. The group must apologize to the pastor and society and demand adherence to majority will and church rules to prevent him leaving for other congregations.
Monticen reports in 1879 that Dutch Calves escaped and demolished a large portion of the broom corn crop. Oxnam, a broom agent for Beiderbecke & Miller, laments the damage and notes the potential success of broom trade had the incident not occurred.
Notice states that the Monticello based firm Coxsee and Rigby has dissolved after four years of operation in agricultural implements. All accounts owed to the firm may be settled with either partner A. R. Doxsrr or Tsaau Riguy.
A derailed sermon fragment questions the guardians of slavery and moral reform. It argues mankind’s fallibility, urges honest conviction, and condemns defending falsehood while invoking divine instruction to act and know through deeds.
The Roll of Honor lists students from HUIGALRCHOOL and other departments who were neither absent nor tardy in October. Names cover Elementary to Third Primary with several teachers noted, followed by a humorous anecdote about a boy named JUN HIAM and a father grandfather scene.
Notices recount October nuptials at the bride's home with Rev. Doh Wee Me officiating. Franklin Sanford and Mide 2u My Per kina united in marriage amid Halloween reflections on courtship and fate. Other items report deaths in Carle Grove and domestic bereavement of Maury Elizabeth Black, age about 41, as the community notes mourning.
A notice advertising land for sale describes 175 acres with 80 acres wooded, located east of Mon Heulso. It lists a house, barn, well, and water access, with terms offering two thirds payment. Numerous names and affiliations appear in fragmented OCR text.
Speaks of real estate law practice and abstracts for all lands in Jones County MN. Announces existence of a specialty service for the public and promises reasonable terms. Signed by Sivas, proprietor of Dexter Livery Stable.
Fragmented OCR shows a mix of land purchase cautionary language and household product ads. It cites a tract described as northeast corner of Banthwest quarter of N Beanseas Uh Township 8 and references product pitches for kidneywort and vanilla flavors. The jumbled text includes mentions of Wells Richardson Co Burlington and Dr Price baking powder as well as promotional copy for a medicine and cosmetic items.
A damaged OCR reads as a misformed ad for a children's magazine or lessons. It mentions discussions for schools and entertainment, pages numbered around eighty two, a low price and monthly publication, with unreliable names and places.
The Ohlone Mh paper announces a richer format and improved services with a reduced yearly price of 1.65 dollars and a free remainder of 1880 for subscribers who pay in advance. A special 3.00 offer includes the press and Western Rural from January 7, 1880, with free sample copies.
Notice seeks 60 to 80 cords of first class dry hard wood full length delivered to High School Building MM Mouston Committee Forse Powers. Orders filled promptly with guaranteed satisfaction. Also announces smithing of all kinds at Scotch Grove Station Jones County Town. 8. G. Lowmbarn.
A four hundred acre dairy farm four miles north of Monticello Iowa with good water suitable buildings and proximity to creameries and cheese factories offered at a bargain on fair terms. For particulars inquire of or address the owner at Monticello Iowa Alfred Witte.
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