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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
7
A collage of short items lists store promos and services at H C Wills Burrichters Deatricks and E H Johnson & Co Also notices of visiting friends funerals and local politics with names like Mr Herman Tiarks Mrs Hattie McCusky and Messrs Clifford B Paul D A Clay plus references to Tamoka coffee and the German Heater.
Local briefs report illnesses of residents H K Fuller and O B Rundle, a missing fur muff, and upcoming meetings of Anamosa Rebekahs and Odd Fellows in Monticello. Notices include new dress goods at H C Wills, Halloween precautions, harvest sales, theater and carnival notes, and a sale bid by G W Eastwood for a 40 acre farm northeast of town.
J M Sands of the Industrial Construction Co of Chicago visits Monticello to gauge farmer and business interest in building a home canning plant. A 20 000 can capacity facility would cost about 9500 with potential sites in Marengo Avoca and Forest City. Farmers may back the project if they commit to growing specified vegetable crops.
Mr. David Mundell returned from Independence where his brother suffered a severe leg injury after a bull attacked him near Independence. Mundell rushed to his brother's bedside and stayed several days, extending his Monticello absence.
A Cedar Rapids Republican item describes a Milwaukee Farley division trip from Hopkinton to Anamosa where a broken left driver caused three hours of delays and a jostling ride. Two newlyweds boarded at Monticello and Stone City as rice and old shoes showered them, while traveling men teased the bridal party and grocers and insurers sought orders and policies. The couple kept their identities private as they headed toward Cedar Rapids.
Monticello Iowa October 23 the board met in regular session with Stirton Inglis Coxsee and Hall present. Minutes from September 21 and October 2 were approved. Bills were allowed from TEACHERS FUND and CONTINGENT FUND for wages materials and services. Materials for primary rooms were approved for purchase. Adjourned.
Gideon’s Minstrels with 35 stars visit Monticello tomorrow evening with a full vaudeville program. The act features Jugglers, acrobats, Count De Morey on a cycle, a colored orchestra, and a street parade. Endorsed by Tipton and Cedar Rapids audiences, the show promises a crowded house.
The Express recalls Senator W B Allison and wife returning to Dubuque from a foreign trip. It notes a severe loss from a local bank swindle and failures, plus a welcome for Dr Mellen as a newly located dentist.
A German Heater offers fuel savings enough to offset its higher price within the first season, making the premium cost worthwhile for early buyers.
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