This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
2
A reader argues the reduced attention to Bryan this year stems from nationwide prosperity under Republican rule. He contrasts crowded tours during Cleveland’s era with today and cites people busier with personal prosperity than listening to political prescriptions.
The column reports multiple local happenings including well drilling by Fred Fahrni and a deepening of Levi Berlin's well. Several residents travel for business, land deals are noted with J A Hubbard buying 80 acres at 50 dollars per acre, and Clydesdale horse sales in Illinois interest EF J Noble. A rustler rumor and a wagon accident injure Frank Sackett while others attend sales and social visits.
The notice lists Sabbath School and preaching times for the U B church, a joint prayer meeting with the M E church, and events at the Presbyterian church including a Junior meeting and a Musicians Club. It mentions a mission visit to Ladora Iowa by Rev. David Street, a shift in local ministry, and upcoming topics at the opera house. It notes local political nominations and a Worthington funeral, plus a McClure's Magazine chapter and an advertisement for Iowa farm land in Fontanelle.
A rough list of property transfers shows multiple deeds recorded across Oxford Wyong and Monticello areas. Names include Mary A Hogan Jase Olin McMillian Cece Polly Tyrell Hiram Joslin and John A Williams among others with parcels described in sections and blocks and in various towns and additions. Several deals involve Wright Remley Delia Wright Jonas Kaufman Mary Hutton Hans Jurgeson and others with values implied in hundreds to thousands.
Local notices advertise high price for turkeys for delivery November 15 to 20 by Poultry Co. and list 17 head of 950 pound steers for sale. Also farm for sale or rent near Monticello and unclaimed letters at Monticello post office dated Oct 23 1899. Desirable house for sale John Rigby property through Gro Schoonover.
The room occupied as a clothing store by David Goldstone will be available from December 1. It measures 96 feet deep on the principal street and is suitable for a clothing retail space. Advertised by W A Ovenina Si.
The Andrew Ambuhl farm a 176 acre property on Bowens Prairie is offered for sale or rent. C. M. Brown is listed as contact.
Notice: bids invited for about 45 cards of second growth body wood to be sawed and delivered to school houses in Scotch Grove township. Bids due by 2 PM November 7, at which time the contract will be let. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. C. M. Hanna, secretary.
A cavalry sergeant recalls a skirmish with Native warriors who attacked in force near a thicket on the front center. The Indians sought a wounded foe, but the real prize proved to be two hidden kegs of whisky. The captain ordered no firing at first to show mercy, prompting laughter as the raiders rode off.
Governor and other state offices to be filled by electors as specified. Includes districts for state senate and house, with counties listed for each district and representative counts. Proclaims specific district boundaries, terms, and the filing of the vacancy in the Thirty-fifth Senate District. Authority by Governor Leslie M. Shaw and Secretary G L Dobson.
The proclamation from Sheriff Hiram Arnold of Jones County Iowa announces the November 7 1899 general election offices to be filled including County Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Coroner Surveyor and two Supervisors. Dated Anamosa October 19 1899.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.