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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
1
In a Torchester inn a group of travelers share a ghost tale about Jerry Bundler. After a staged fright, Hirst claims to glimpse a spirit and later turns up dead in his room, leaving Malcolm and others to confront a chilling, fatal outcome.
Miss Gertrude Ellis daughter of George Ellis of Los Angeles and Lieut Clyde Stanley McDowell of the battleship Georgia were married in Clinton after meeting in San Diego during the fleet around-the-world cruise. The ceremony at noon was officiated by Bishop McDowell of Evanston with Lieut Morgan of Louisiana as best man.
Henry Rothman Chris and Frank Bentz drowned Sunday noon while duck hunting in the Cedar River near Waterloo. Dozens watched as two clung to an upturned boat swept over the dam and a third failed to reach shore after abandoning the craft. Observers found the boats tied to trees with no oars available. The victims were last seen half a mile above the dam struggling in the current.
William R. Benkett national chairman of the United Christian party issues a call for the party's next national convention at the Watch Tower in Rock Island Illinois on May 1 1909 to discuss the will and kingdom of God on earth and humanity's future under divine guidance.
Marshalltown reports Thomas Lawler of Los Angeles California, newly named attorney general for the department of the interior, is a former Iowa boy raised in the city. He is 35 and has long been prominent as an attorney in Los Angeles, son of William Lawler who moved to California twenty years ago.
Following Prof BE Hewett address, a Woodbury county project forms a branch of the Iowa Archaeological Society to conduct a scientific dig into local Indian mounds. The Wahington D C expert directs the American Institute of Archaeology.
Mrs Jack Burris attempted suicide by hanging in the garret. Her young son heard a noise, found her, and cut her down before she strangled. The act followed news that her other son had been sent to the penitentiary for five years by Judge Evans for operating a house of ill fame. She will recover.
Mrs. Margaret Long aged 76 a native of Canada forsook allegiance to King Edward and took out her first naturalization papers becoming a subject of the United States. A pioneer resident of Larchwood Lyon County Iowa she becomes a naturalized citizen in Sioux City.
Cedar Rapids reports the passing of Prof George W Tannehill age 70 known as the blind mathematician. He taught mathematics for 44 years at the Iowa college for the blind in Vinton Iowa shaping generations of students.
The fishing season opens here and locals report splendid catches of the finny tribe. The south fork of the Maquoketa is a favorite rendezvous for men of the rod and line.
Waterloo Ray Ferry of Laporte City is dead and Arthur Kane is seriously injured after a hunting accident. They were crossing a stream when Ferry used his gun as a cane and the muzzle was under water. the weapon discharged fatally.
Cedar Rapids reports 77 year old Ely resident and retired farmer Frank Kulisek took his own life with a shotgun. The motive remains undetermined and investigators provided no further details.
William J. McCune a prominent Council Bluffs insurer was killed in the North Western yards while attempting to catch a departing train car. His mangled body was found beneath the last car after workers noticed a fluttering garment. He was about 80, long secretary of the local Elks lodge, and he leaves a widow and one son.
The Village Improvement association in Villisca announces summer rewards for the three best kept yards with prizes of 10, 5, and 2.50 dollars. Women contestants must register their names and wards. The group aims to remove trash and plant flowers to improve the town’s appearance.
Charles A. Gibford, a Newton plumber with a family, swallowed chloroform while returning from Des Moines and is in precarious condition. Neighbors recall he seemed normal on the train. his family reports he staggered from his home choking and claimed he took something to end his life.
Clinton welcomed Iowa's youngest sheriff 26 year old Piett from Cedar county on official business. He noted his father served Cedar county in four terms and transferred to the Clinton police station to conduct his duties.
Mrs Johnston says three letters in the possession of C M Johnston may identify the man who assaulted her on February 15. The Johnstons refuse to reveal contents but will hand them to postal authorities to aid in apprehending the attacker.
Six year old Joseph O Leary son of Mrs Michael O Leary was struck by a speeding automobile driven by Lawton Wyckoff while returning from an errand. Eyewitnesses say the vehicle was traveling unlawfully fast and a warrant for Wyckoff’s arrest is anticipated. The boy’s father was killed by an automobile on Sept 10 1907.
Mr and Mrs C B Hendrickson who wed a month ago at Castana Iowa traveled through Sioux City en route to Williston North Carolina when burglars robbed them in the railroad yards. They lost several hundred dollars in goods including the bride's silk wedding dress.
County attorney C B Hughes witnessed four commercial men playing poker on a Guthrie Center to Stuart branch train ride. He had them arrested at Menlo and they were fined five dollars plus costs.
James Kelly prominent Colfax farmer remains semi conscious at Turner Sanitarium after being dragged several blocks by a runaway team as he prepared to leave town. Doctors fear the injuries may prove fatal.
George Green's will reveals Ernest Green receives only five dollars despite the bulk of the estate going to his wife and other children. Ernest had been acquitted a week earlier of murdering his father in a trial deemed self defense.
Explosions from four dynamite charges at the First National bank sparked an armed citizen response. Villains, deterred by shotgun-toting locals, retreated before breaking into the vault and fled on a handcar later recovered near Hartley.
F B Mitchell a well known Omaha forger was found dead in a county jail cell from an overdose of an unnamed drug. He had been held on multiple forgery charges.
An article explains common paint problems from improper application to adulterated white lead. It promotes a free Houseowner Painting Outfit No 49 from National Lead Company to test purity, featuring the Dutch Boy Painter trademark as a purity guarantee.
A tense domestic moment features a father accusing his son of smoking cigars while the boy defends himself claiming he only overheard his mother warning about self-damaging smoking and is trying to quit to save his life.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local apps and must be treated constitutionally. It claims nine of ten cases arise from catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available and a pill product for constipation.
A close friend recalls Blanche Bates recounting a street confrontation in which the actress struck a man who accosted her and declared the altercation occurred in the gutter. The tale underscores Bates's outspoken defense of a defenseless woman.
A young theological student who had been supplying the Rushby pulpit for two Sundays asks Mrs. Kingman if she liked the sermon. She compliments the material and notes the speaker’s effort in explaining a difficult text, saying she has heard many sermons yet found his the first to reveal the challenge.
A man with newborn twins attended church and heard the sermon about his responsibility. He misunderstood the clergyman and exclaimed to the amused congregation that he indeed faced a double burden. The tale comes from the Liverpool Mercury.
A woman describes how her sister secretly swapped Postum for her morning coffee, leading to improved health and energy. Ten days of Postum use rebuilt strength, color, and eyes, convincing her of its benefits. The letter invites readers to look for the book There's a Reason and notes new letters appear over time.
Rev J M Suffield of Lincoln Nebraska confirms a 1900 statement that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his kidney troubles after other remedies failed He notes continued use over the years and says the pills never failed Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A tale told at a banquet recounts a Swede among western miners who always struck pay dirt. When asked for a secret he replies he only keeps on digging, a stubborn approach praised by his fellows.
A humorous exchange about lending money where one man admits he lends to receive half back in drinks and cigars, explained by a judge as the motive behind ready generosity.
Advertisement claims Lane’s Pleasant Tablets cure colds in an hour and treat grip. The laxative tablets are sold by druggists at 25 cents a box. Orator F Woodward of Le Roy New York offers samples free.
A humorous saying notes that when a man donates significantly to charity he often ends up being seen doing so, implying public exposure of generosity leads to scrutiny.
Advertisement asserts Pazooointment cures all piles including itching blind bleeding or protruding types within six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. It repeats the claim and adds a slogan about giving money and value.
Graniteville Vermont woman Mrs Cras Barclay reports relief from nervousness and other symptoms during the change of life after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims decades of cures for female ailments and urges trial for relief and restoration of health.
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