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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
7
A collage of catalog style ads and notices lists Doutrick's products from pillows and skirts to lace curtains and blankets. Local residents visit relatives, attend dances, and discuss property damage from winds. A court action seeks damages for a faulty sidewalk while a train incident ends with a cash payment for a dog shooting.
Local notices report visitors to Monticello and area residents traveling to West Union and Las Vegas New Mexico. court business is scheduled December 1 with Judge Remley presiding. Community events include church services Thanksgiving plans and a Congregational sale.
Mr G H George advances a new country home nearing completion with modern appointments and labor saving features. Steam heating by J S Hall requires about 35 radiators, illustrating the size. Edward A Clark of Castle Grove township fractured both bones of one leg during a scuffle with his hired hand Charlie Boyd who aided a doctor after the incident.
Monticello scenes include families visiting from Rolfe and Richland township retail life and a milk shortage after Albert Calkins sells his route. Local auctions list 45 cattle 8 horses and 2500 bushels of corn. City reservoir roof work and postal holiday schedules affect residents and rural carriers.
The railroad offers tickets at fare and a third for round trips to all line points on December 24 25 31 and January 1 1908 with through service to New York City Boston and other Eastern points. Chicago passenger station Harrison St. and 5th Ave. For details contact John Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
A farm of 280 acres known as the Crocker farm near Sand Spring is offered for sale. It features fine improvements and good soil. Listed by 2003 J. H. HusMann at the Variety Store, second door from Monticello State Bank.
The article compares Monticello residents from 23 years ago to 1902, noting fewer active business leaders remain and many have moved or died. Wealth and independence reduce neighborly interest, the old pioneer spirit is contrasted with today, and a millinery sale at Doutrick's Store is mentioned as a local aside.
The four year old son of Rev and Mrs Hugh Robinson of Madison South Dakota died after a three day illness following a scald injury from hot tea Convulsions and paralysis of nerve centers were cited as the cause. The funeral was held at the Sinclair home with Rev J W Innes assisting. The Madison Daily Sentinel noted the rapid decline after an elbow burn and expressed deep sympathy for the bereaved family.
A yearling Aberdeen Angus bull registered and offered for sale by J O Lawrence. Potential buyers are invited to inquire for details on pedigree and price.
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