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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
8
Local notes cover Anamosa visitors B H Miller and B L Easterly, hospital release for Rachael Sumter, and social visits by Hicks Biers and Rodman family. A fatal horse accident near Central City leads to memorial mention. Marriage of Louise Sheffler and Chas Wendt recorded. others travel to Chicago and Battle Creek for visits and study.
Local funeral attendance includes Mr and Mrs John Dew of Lisbon Iowa Mr and Mrs Elmer Omer of Carroll and Mr and Mrs Wm Sandhouse of this place A post office closure honored Vice President Hobart and a large Masonic event plans for Frank F Merriam royal arch Masonry degrees In Monticello a fire alarm prompted two hose companies to respond A road improvement proposal to macadamize the highway south of Monticello is discussed Amsey Lindley sentenced on forgery appeal to the penitentiary
Mr and Mrs J F Petcina visited Farley and Dubuque early in the week. The De Voss Theater Co presents a week at the opera house. Rev Warner visited by his brother G W Warner of Crete Nebraska. Dr BE A Kegley will be at Dr W Hunter's Saturday forenoon Dec 9. Mrs P Henderson thanks friends and Fraternal orders for kindness after bereavement. City park allegedly used for Sunday gambling with losses reported. A royal arch masons banquet at Lovell House includes F F Merriam B L Cobb and S P Carter. East ern Star banquet for Masons and families. music by the Dubuque Harp Orchestra. The three-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Streeter died last Friday from burns two weeks earlier. doctors note over half body burned. Millinery by Doutrick's, up-to-date hats trimmed to order. Young Married Ladies Working Band fair and supper at Kinsella Hall December 6 with Memory and Mystery Tables. two o'clock sale, 5 to 8 supper, 10 cents admission applied to purchases. Miss Minnie Heisey and Mr Frank Harley Berry wed at Monticello. Rev D S Staebler officiates. Bride a Jones county teacher. groom employed by C B Q Ry Co at Omaha. Guests include Meyers, Proutz, Harbison, Pickford, Johnson and others from Lisbon, Marion, Hopkinton and Iowa Center. The couple depart at 7:35 for Chicago via Dubuque.
The Russell couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home near Onslow with many congratulatory letters from prominent public figures. John Russell, born in Scotland, held multiple Ohio offices including Speaker of the House and State Auditor. The event followed by a public sale listing stock and farm products in Castle Grove township.
Monticerno Iowa board meets in regular session approving last minutes and paying teachers and contingent bills. Special church services announced for week with preaching and communion at U B Christian and Presbyterian churches, plus Thanksgiving sermons and building society offering.
Plymouth Rock chicks available at a bargain price if taken now. Contact Mrs. N Parrott for details.
December session in Anamosa will begin next Monday under Hon. Wm. G Thompson with a sparse docket. Civil cases total 30 new filings since September, plus 338 old civil cases and 9 state matters. Listed are numerous docketed disputes including Bohn vs Town of Oxford Junction and many others, alongside a correspondent letter from Henry in the Third Infantry Band at Fort Balinag detailing conditions in the Philippines.
Advertisement lists unclaimed mail in Monticello Iowa dated November 27 1899. Names include KE H Sargent Ismer Blaine Mrs Nellie Ferguson D E Ponp and P M with notices to claim.
Cottage and two lots offered for sale on reasonable terms. Residence stated as in good repair. Contact 22tf Caroline Ofst for details.
Notice to rent a residence on First Street Monticello. Enquiries should be directed to 21w3 J H Bacuer. Property details and terms not listed.
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