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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
2
The Monticello Express issues a Thursday edition dated October 19 1899 with J W Doxsee editor and proprietor. It announces the weekly paper price of 1.75 and lists typical town notices and local items for reading.
A letter from a reader in Monrich dated October 15 1899 asks why dogs are not taxed like other property and held responsible for damage caused. The writer laments ruined plants beds onions and other property and voices frustration at dog noise and mess, signing as A Mad Woman.
In Onslow Amber Cass and surrounding areas residents share visits, farm activity and social events. Notables include Prof Walrod in Maquoketa and a G A R post dinner at John Russell's, with flour prices at 90 cents per sack and election chatter low but inevitable.
In Scotch Grove on October 17, Alex Shouls's child remains seriously ill while Grace Sutherland recovers from jaundice. The woman's missionary society meets with Mrs. I. W. Hine on Tuesday. Visitors include Miss Anna Canty of Center Junction staying with Miss Blanche Applegate, and Mrs. Ellen Barnhill with Mrs. Charlotte Ridings of Kansas visiting local relatives. D. O. Sinclair attends a Synod of Iowa meeting in Missouri Valley Town. J. J. Milne of Monmouth, Illinois, was in Scotch Grove en route to Minnesota. D. E. Glenn returns from a western tour reporting health improvement and a pleasant trip. John Calahan leaves for Humboldt Iowa to seek work, with his family to join soon.
CastLE Grove reports H M Troy of Cedar Rapids visited recently and Dennis Kehoe of Hopkinton did business in the area. Andrew Davidson made a Janesville Wisconsin trip last week while D J Hogan shipped calves to Kansas City with W A Hogan. Downerville cooperative creamery stockholders met Saturday but saw no agreement. A F M Caspers district 8 pathmaster complains four bridge planks were taken. Several farmers have marketed.
Prices for hogs advance 15 to 25 cents per hundredweight in Hopkinton. Jas F Lande sold the south 80 acres of his Monticello farm to Wm Krueger for eight dollars per acre, with no buildings. Flynn farm referees sale reports 80 prairie acres to Harm Rickels at 40.10 per acre and 20 acres of timber to M McLaughlin at 43.26 per acre.
District court proceedings approve final reports for estates including Ballard O'Meara Drach Matson Overfield Wallace Hall Kelly Fluckiger, and David Farnham. Guardianships and real estate sales authorized. several judgments, settlements, and divorces finalized or set for trial. Subpoenas issued for witnesses to wills and appointments of guardians ad litem and appraisers noted.
Judgment on the verdict for defendant and against the plaintiff for costs in the McDonald vs Corbin case. Inhke Mohlman vs Remmer Joosten: plaintiff awarded on the verdict for $37.50. Bedford vs Bedford referenced. Boots vs Smith continuance sustained. Holmes vs Callahan: Ernest Russ entitled to $51.78, proceeds of partition sale deposited with the clerk and to be paid to Russ.
Harold Gorsts recounts a China military review with a platform shaded by a red parasol. Imperial army inspectors and civic leaders watch as a cannon fires, drums beat, and soldiers perform whimsical evolutions shouting victory.
Readable anecdotes recount James G Blaine testing Samuel Kimberley for Japanese language skill before a consulate post Kimberley fumbled and failed yet still gained a tale of wit. A second Kimberley tale follows a kissy encounter where he humorously denies being Mr Jones while expressing a wish to be someone else.
Collier's Weekly notes a Virginia family spelled Waroughty but pronounced Derby. Miss Hayward recounted at a London dinner with Kipling present his remark that this mispronunciation could back him up. Kipling considered changing his name, while the Derby link traces to colonial Virginia settlers.
A Philadelphia Inquirer report notes the St. Louis express train at Broad Street Station leaves at 4 30 PM. Gate 14 attracts a crowd while Gate 13 is ignored due to superstition about passing through the 138 number. Passengers fear misfortune if they choose Gate 14’s opposite number.
Governor and statewide offices to be filled by electors on Tuesday after the five Monday in November 1899. Provisions name Governor Lieutenant-Governor Supreme Court Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and district Senators and Representatives from specified counties. Also lists other district representatives and seats, with notice to sheriffs and electors. signed by Governor Leslie M. Shaw.
Sheriff Adam Arnold proclaims the November 1899 general election to elect County Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Coroner Surveyor and two Supervisors for Jones County Anamosa Iowa dated October 19 1819.
L Schoonover transfers land to Thurston Joslin in Fairview section 31 for 888 dollars. Delia Guldice sells to Samuel Byers in Jackson section 33. Monroe nodes show Adams transfers and residential parcel moves including Abbie Monroe to Preston, and L Schoonover to Edward McGovern in Fairview sections 21 and 28. Other entries show Carter to Weseman in Hale and Quirk to Vohaska with unspecified sections.
A Washington railroad man criticizes messenger boys as tactful yet blunt in delivery. He recalls a tale where a toteheaded messenger delivers a death message causing confusion between the death of a relative and a wife. The anecdote, from the Washington Post, highlights misread urgency and humor in delivery.
The Iowa fusion campaign aims to amplify expansion to drown out its silver platform. Bryan asserts silver remains the dominant national issue and may influence 1900 strategies. Republicans are urged to maintain or grow their Iowa majority to deter new anti credit tactics.
The Upper Iowa conference in session at Waterloo endorses expansion to new lands. A lay resolution supports soldiers and sailors and Christianizing and civilizing new lands, with Bishop McCabe urging a Methodist conference in the Philippine islands. Dr. Leonard stresses expansion already achieved and civilizing duty. Congressman Henderson remarks on allegiance to the flag amid conflict.
Farm of 400 acres for sale or rent located three and one half miles west of Monticello. All tiled and in high state of cultivation. For particulars inquire of A and G Davidson Monticello Iowa.
Edward B. Warman advises a daytime nap after lunch to restore mental and physical condition. Sit upright in a chair with feet elevated, eyes closed, hands interlaced, and focus on slow breathing to release nervous and muscular tension for restful sleep.
The Companion announces a free calendar with every 1900 volume subscription. New subscribers also receive this year's November and December issues from the subscription start. The calendar is praised for fine design and coloring, said to surpass former years as the last calendar of the century.
The house and lot known as the John Rigby property is offered for sale. Gro Schoonover will answer inquiries about price and terms.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Monticello Iowa post office advertised October 16 1899 include Emma Reed John Folkers Chas J Daubach Hampton Dunlap Chas Worth D J Holcomb Miss M Van Mengershausen Giuseppe Faso D E Ponn P M Jun 1899 postal notice records the unclaimed items for pickup.
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