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The Monticello Express lists weekly publication on Thursdays with J W Doxsee as editor and proprietor and a subscription price shown as 1 75, signaling ongoing print service.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1899
Page
2
The Monticello Express lists weekly publication on Thursdays with J W Doxsee as editor and proprietor and a subscription price shown as 1 75, signaling ongoing print service.
A letter to the editor defends dogs against harsh remarks by a so called mad woman. The writer praises canine loyalty, condemns cruelty, notes dogs number about 50 in town, and urges humane treatment with personal examples and historical references.
A reader under the pseudonym A Map Man vents over a prior Express article by A Mad Woman. He recounts using honey and smoking bees to treat rheumatism, angering the insects and prompting threats to seek the author and remain angry until found.
Miss Elma Sedan visited friends here last Saturday. F Nordhouse of Stanwood was on our streets Friday. Royal Neighbors visited Onslow camp Saturday evening. Misses Buck and Minnie Dawson visited friends at Lost Nation Saturday. Thompson Bros sold five hogs to Frank Barns averaging 473 lbs. Dr Magoon and wife of St Louis visiting son’s family. Mr Andrew Robertson and family moved into Mr H Murphy’s house. Mgr Clarence Mills nearly married. locals teased at the depot with cigars and candy.
The report lists November 7 happenings in Castiel Grove including a quiet township election with 172 votes and Democrats ahead by 20, social at the Cramer home, Mrs. Chas Kennedy visiting, and cattle shipments to Chicago. it notes Sheriff Arnold, A W Cramer in Anamosa, and local officials settling with road supervisors.
A frightened horse bolted after a passing train throwing Mrs. Brown and another passenger from a buggy. Mrs. Brown suffered a stitched lip cut a forehead gash and a arm injury and could not return home the same day. Her daughter and Hattie Lubben traveling with them were later reassured as Miss Brown was bruised but Miss Lubben unhurt.
Miss Blanche Applegate visits Edgewood this week. Severe timber fires caused damage and trouble. Alex and Frank McKean traveled from Town City and Chicago to vote. Mrs. Kulp, previously ill since arriving from Chicago, worsened but is better this morning. Mrs. Jas Sturtevant of Hmmelsburg arrives for a multiweek visit with relatives. Her son George, from Mt. Vernon, spent Sunday and Monday here while attending college.
Anamosa resident Thos Forde dies at nearly four score. Traer area man Elmer Sloan arrested for robbery with stolen watches. Cedar Rapids teen Irving Rogers killed by train near Dixon Illinois. Several court notices, juror lists, and October marriage licenses released. Fire at Hawkeye destroys business district and post office. mail saved. Cadence of regional rail talks and local editor squabble noted.
The text promotes a Christmas gift of a year long subscription to The Youth's Companion with added value. It highlights a 1900 Companion Calendar in color prints by a noted American artist and offers free issues of 1899 remaining after subscription. It invites readers to request the illustrated prospectus and send to 203 Columbus Avenue Boston Massachusetts.
Hannah Kline administratrix seeks court authority to sell real estate of Abram D. Kline in Monticello and adjacent lots to pay debts. Hearing set for December 4, 1899 at 10 oclock in Anamosa Iowa. Notice to named heirs and spouses to appear or consent to order.
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