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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
8
A villain traps a woman in a dark top floor room and prepares to kill her as he gloats over a supposed perfect view. He hesitates, lights a cigarette, and finally photographs her with a camera before carrying out his plan. Barry Pain in Black and White.
Mrs Green wonders if hiring a girl is risky while Mrs Brown vouches for the servant then notes the girl was always honest and never took a thing or even her guidance during the time she served.
John R. Procter former Kentucky state geologist describes Mammoth Cave in The Century, detailing constant 54 degree air, a bracing breeze at the entrance, and a rotunda sounding with music. He notes dustless atmospheres, oxygenation, and nitre caves used for gunpowder in the 19th century.
The September term of the district court has heard jury cases since the last report. Judge Remsey has cleared much of the docket. Probate matters include guardianships for Frank Whittemore Emmett Boots and Fred Smith. estate reports and appraisers named. authority to sell real estate. bonds set. Civil cases involve real estate sales by referees redistributions. various judgments and dismissals. costs and fees awarded. and a divorce decree granting custody to Miles D Joslin.
Auction notices describe an 181 acre stock farm five miles from Hawkeye with a 64 by 64 barn a 24 by 28 corn crib a 20 by 24 hog house a 14 by 20 granary a 16 by 24 house and a 16 by 24 ell. Rent 2.50 per acre with security. Also a 400 acre Bowen s Prairie farm for sale or rent with easy terms. Burrell house on North Cedar Street to rent after October 1st inquire of J W Doxser.
A small boy returns from play and, with dusty feet, seeks his auntie. He points to his mother, saying she lives here, and his answer fills the room with love. The piece praises the loving, true nature of children and the comfort of home.
A Cleveland Leader verse notes a young man wooing the farmer's daughter in a cornfield, with pumpkins in the ground and long shadows as he works. The farmer is absent, and the man is paid for shocking corn stalks while love hues the rustic scene.
Monticello board of education met in regular session approving last minutes and paying bills. Teachers fund includes Scroggie Mary Marvin Nettie Sleeper and others. contingent fund lists Sloan Jackson Alt coal and repairs. Bond of R P Smith for 1000 with George and Hickens as sureties accepted. Meeting adjourned.
House and lot for sale Lot No 14 original Monti cello south of Proctor's A bargain 311 of J B Smith Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway lists excursion tickets to Chicago October 17 and 18 good to return by Oct 22 Monticello Iowa post office unclaimed letters Miss Jessie Blair Mr Thos Ellinwood Mr Frank Danforth D E Penn P M notices of medical ads and political quotes appear throughout with multiple brand names and public notices from 1898
A testimonial from M. A. Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky credits Electric Bitters with curing six months of yellow jaundice after doctors failed. The letter praises Dr Bell and the D C Prader & Co. druggists for selling the remedy.
A lengthy Zigzag catalog of medical claims notes Mrs. Luther Sutz’s recovery after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Trial bottles offered free at D C Prader Co drugstore with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 and a guarantee. Also promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure from the same dealer.
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