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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
7
A regional advert lists crockery, glassware, cutlery, lamp goods, clocks, watches, jewelry and silverware for sale. The notice highlights a wide range of household and decorative items from a local shop.
Mrs. C W Hosford visited West Union while Rev A M Case injured his shoulder in a fall last Monday. Local ads promote yarns at Wills Deutrick and new cloaks at Hicks Tiler, with fall patterns at Shipman. Public notices include tax delinquencies, farm auctions, and holiday events, plus town visits by residents and merchants.
John M. Johnson and Samuel Johnson, both noted Hopkinton players who anchored Monticello’s line, are now attending a theological seminary. They are expected to emerge strong presences in the pulpit.
At Lon's New York apples the fancy stock moves slowly as barrels priced at 2.00 dollars each attract limited buyers. Local merchants monitor price to balance supply and demand in the market.
Banks in Monticello begin paying out gold on checks to customers while most prefer paper currency. Gold supplies flow from hidden stores as small holders outpace banks in hoarding during the Bryan campaign.
Active businessman J C Nieman travels to Monticello while Lon's touts bargain goods and low prices. Spencer Guiles attends Epworth League in Marlon. Mrs C A Wood advertises a 10 day sale with trimmed hats. Wm J Clark sails to London after visiting relatives. Brayton notes gas gold flows post election and Ryan packing plant boost. J Dolozol faces nine months for liquor law violations. Lenox College defeats Coe 32 to 6. horse blankets advertised with pins included.
A Boston style roundup of town news reports shipping live chickens and farm commerce. Updates cover a bank robbery attempt near Oxford Junction, a serious injury to Mr. Godfrey Schneider, marriages and deaths, store sale ads, and evangelist D M Hartsough’s meetings in the Monticello Methodist church with Prof Handschield leading singing and multiple services scheduled through the week.
Visit W. F. Rohn to view a rallaway coat hailed as the best in the market. The display promises quality fabrics and expert tailoring for discerning buyers seeking durable outerwear.
The Cedar Rapids Record notes evangelist D M Hartsough will hold meetings at the opera house with a lively and entertaining style. Despite critics of his methods, he is credited with success and confidence in presenting Christian truths to the public.
Council met in regular session with seven members present. Weighmaster Abel reports October drafts totaling 18 10 and salary adjustment of 15. Washing ton Hose company bills for day and night watch approved. Clerk’s warrants for October accepted. Hawkeye Steam Dye Works advertises services from Monticello location. Public notice lists 10 acres timber in Scotch Grove township available via Mrs Nancy Sutherland. Poultry buyers plan winter operations in surrounding towns. Home-Seekers excursion offers discounted round trip tickets on Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Line dates Nov 17 Dec 1 and Dec 15 1896.
Buyer Lena Ronn announces readiness to pay top market prices for a large poultry supply. Seeks timely delivery to capitalize on Thanksgiving demand in various cities. Payment terms likely favorable to sellers. 2012.
Mr Alonzo Cowan of Cascade was named as a caller yesterday in a brief community note noting his activity in local affairs.
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