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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1880
Page
4
Local notices promote fresh oysters at Gardners and Wrights, Ed Moore's upcoming cattle sale, a large variety of school cards at Soetje and Tiarks, Gov Gear's speech in the Opera House, and a Moorings sale in Castle Grove. Also details on weddings, fundraisers, and extended sale events with numerous local businesses and public notices.
Ed Moore’s cattle sale set for 10 A M Saturday Oct 23 with ads elsewhere. Town’s Premium Art Gallery touts elegant pictures and low prices. Hardware store boasts new stove stock including Denmark Central Base Heater and other models. Governor Gear’s Iowa campaign notes and Democratic critique follow in a long remarks section.
Mrs E C DeWitt of Elk Point Dakota visits her mother Mrs W Garlock and will stay weeks. Mrs B Howard improving after injuries. Mrs Dr F S Bentley and son Will visit Connecticut. Bentley home appears lonely. Rev IB W Blanchard returns to Monticello then plans Canada visit. recently received a small Michigan legacy. Robi and John Russell of Des Moines visit Monticello with wives, guests of Major Farwell. Magee family hosted by Capt Magee and wife. Mr Magee to Waverly. his family remains to finish housing. Magee preached at M E church last week to old friends. Rev F M Robertson new M E Pastor preached debut sermon on prayer to large audience. impression of quiet strength. Monticello Methodists likely to support him.
The description paints Mr Robertson as tall and stout with a bald crown and dark even hair, an intellectual head and broad shoulders. He is depicted as capable of swiftly ending church quarrels and doctrinal disputes, ready to lead with firmness. His family is expected to arrive next week.
Jerome West of Jackson Township is accused after Gev W Yule was killed near Anamosa by blows with a club and kicks. Inquest testimony from Fred Yule and Dr Gawley details wounds and death, with a mob threatening to seize West before Sheriff Babcock kept the peace. West awaits trial in the county jail.
An 1880 Monticello sale advertises 40 acre farm near Monticello with multiple outbuildings and fruit trees, plus a Castile Grove sale listing cattle, wagons, mares, and 108 head. Also listed is a major bankrupt stock auction in Moody with dry goods, ready-made clothing, and over 3,000 in goods, sold under U. S. Bankrupt Court rules with refunds for unsatisfied purchases.
Notice announces a general election on November 2, 1880 at Geo Haines to fill township offices including two trustees and a road supervisor, due to F. Bentley’s resignation. Also lists wallpaper sales and reports the obituary of Mrs. Sarah Jane Corbett aged 57, noting paralysis and family details.
The County Central Committee authorizes a series of Republican meetings across Jones County. Dates run from Oct. 21 to Oct. 30 with speakers including Hon. John Russell Hon. J. W. Moore Prof Ely and others at locations such as Cass Center Castle Grove Hale Township Madison Township Martelle Oxford Junction Oxford Mills Richland Township Scotch Grove Viroqua and Wayne Township. Meetings begin at 7 30 P M with emphasis on securing attendance of supporters.
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