Local Social Notes From Monticello and Surroundings
A compilation of visits and travels among Monticello residents and nearby towns. Mrs. Fred G. Matthiessen spent Saturday in Hopkinton while Miss Anne Guthrie visited friends in Anamosa. Mrs. Chris Rohr visited Earlville with her two sons. Joe Oswald transferred from Camp Dodge to Camp Gordon in Georgia. and many others traveled to Cedar Rapids, Marion, Des Moines, Oxford Junction, and beyond for visits, shopping, and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Rohr
Earlville
Joe Oswald
Camp Dodge
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Rose Keegan
Cedar Rapids
Anne Keegan
Devlin Millinery
Residents Return From Visits Around the Midwest
Local notes record many residents returning home from trips to Davenport Rock Island Cedar Rapids Siloam Springs Arkansas Denton Texas and Omaha Nebraska. Jane Cowl star of The Spreading Dawn arrives at the Crane Theatre for April 18 showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Cowl
America
Crane Theatre
Basil King
Saturday Evening Post
St Elizabeth society to hold baking and apron sale
The St Elizabeth society of the Catholic church will host a baking sale and apron sale on Saturday April 13 from 2 to 5 PM at J J Hayes furniture store. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth Society
Catholic
J. J. Hayes Furniture
Monticello Teachers Skip Cedar Rapids Institute
Monticello teachers did not attend the district institute in Cedar Rapids last week. They favored a home entertainment of the senior class that drew high attendance and satisfaction. Mr. and Mrs. R A DeWitt of Chicago were called here by illness of Mrs Ahab DeWitt. Mr DeWitt returned Saturday while Mrs DeWitt stays longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stuhler
Monticello
District Institute
Cedar Rapids
R. A. DeWitt
Chicago
Ahab DeWitt
DeWitt
Train service restored between Monticello and Calmar
The Monticello to Calmar train, suspended during government control, is reinstated with a return trip schedule matching earlier times. A connecting Cedar Rapids train departs in the evening from here to Calmar and returns in the morning aligning with the Farley to Cedar Rapids service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Calmar
Cedar Rapids
Farley
Tire and Tube Vulcanizing Guaranteed by Matthiessen Garage
Guarantee offered for all tire and tube vulcanizing services by Matthiessen Garage. Contact details unreadable. ad fragment shows "40-4" likely a page reference or price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthiessen
Enlistment of Leonard Helsey in Quartermaster Dept
Leonard Helsey son of Mr and Mrs Henry Helsey has enlisted in the army and been accepted for the quartermaster department. He will leave tomorrow morning for Jefferson Barracks to report for duty. Ernest Hoult, one of the selectives who went to Camp Dodge in February, is ill after measles and mumps and remains in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Keith
Town City
Keith
Leonard Helsey
Henry Helsey
Army
Quartermaster’s Department
Jefferson Barracks
Ernest Hoult
Camp Dodge
Local school knit blanket showcases pupil skill and sympathy
A Belgian baby blanket made by third grade pupils was displayed in a local store window, highlighting the girls craftsmanship and their kindhearted spirit. A light rain last Saturday benefited newly sown grain and grass, aiding soil moisture and farming work. Reverend Professor Keister of Mt. Vernon will speak at the Methodist church next Sunday on living subjects and world progress. John Barrack visited Camp Dodge with Rev S Ide and others by car as his son prepares for further training after recovering from pneumonia. A sugar shipment from Butler Bros to Renk and Cropp was halted by the food administrator and ordered back. Relatives from Maquoketa Fulton and Hopkinton attended Miss Bertha Rigby’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Keister
Mt. Vernon
Methodist Church
John Barrack
Camp Dodge
Rev. S. Ide
J. B. Zimmerman
B. D. Haeussler
Mr. Barrack
Butler Bros
Chicago
Renk & Cropp
Judge finishes term as court remains open for wills
Judge Smith completed most of the March term last Tuesday and Wednesday but the court stays open to probate pending wills. County residents seeking help or jobs should file with the county agent at Wyoming Iowa until the local branch is set up, then with that office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ellison
Wyoming
United States
Iowa
Charity event at Parrott home features international scenes
Mrs Newton Parrott and Mrs J J Hayes host an afternoon and evening program on Thursday April 18. Projectoscope scenes from England France and Italy shown at 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm with ten cent admission. Proceeds benefit the local Red Cross chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Parrott
J. J. Hayes
Deputy Clerk Vincent McGreevy Honored Discharged
Vincent McGreevy deputy clerk of the district court was drafted and sent to Caip Dodge last February and has been honorably discharged for physical disability. He had been rejected previously and again when he sought enlistment, leaving surprise that he was certified for service. He is under weight and lacks expected strength of an able bodied soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent McGreevy
the District Court
Caip Dodge
McGreevy
Death of prominent Castle Grove resident at 90
Mr Carrick aged 90, father-in-law of Thomas Supple and Wm Kehoe, died at Supple's Castle Grove home last Tuesday. Funeral occurred at Church of the Immaculate Conception and interment was at Temple Hill cemetery beside his wife. He rarely used a physician, only at 18 and in his final illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrick
Thomas Supple
Castle Grove Township
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Temple Hill
Explosives Licensing Agent Appointed by Board of Mines
John J. Locher is named explosives licensing agent for the board of mines. The licensing system requires permits to manufacture store or possess explosives. Quarrymen road builders contractors and farmers must obtain a license to buy dynamite from authorized dealers to prevent misuse and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Locher
Board of Mines
Residence longtime resident Michael Schoenherr dies at Independence
Michael Schoenherr a Switzer aged about 90 died Sunday at Independence hospital after two years illness of facial cancer. He lived in Richland township Monticello and Springville before returning to Monticello with his second wife. His burial cost could not be prepaid for embalming under transport rules, delaying his return there. His large scattered family includes two near Monticello. The county treasurer left a tax list at the Monticello State Bank for payment duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Schoenherr
Independence Hospital
Switzer
Richland Township
Monticello
Springville
Independence
Schoenherr
Death of Bertha Rigby in DeSmet South Dakota
Miss Anna Bertha Rigby former Monticello resident died at DeSmet South Dakota last Friday evening of uremia after an illness of less than a day. She was born September 16 1860 in Wayne Township and lived in Monticello until 1908. She is survived by sister Mrs O A Ahlers and nephew John Ahlers. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church and interment at Oakwood cemetery beside her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bertha Rigby
Monticello
DoSmet
South Dakota
Lettie Ahlers
John
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Barr
Oakwood
Isaac Rigby
Wayne Township
This County
DeSmet
Miss Rigby
O. A. Ahlers
John Ahlers
Rigby
Bertha Rigby
Professor Cunningham to Speak on Summer Gardening in Monticello
Iowa State College professor J C Cunningham will lecture at the Monticello opera house on Saturday April 18 1918 between 3 and 4 pm. Admission is free and he aims to interest Monticello school children in summer gardening to boost food production amid government canning controls. The talk has local backing from Mrs Frazer of the high school and the Monticello board of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cunningham
Iowa State College
Ames
State of
Iowa
Opera House
Monticello
Cunningham
Frazer
Board of Education
Hospital Notes Report On Local Patients
John Egger came to the hospital last Friday for medical treatment. Fritz Husmann of Sand Spring submitted to an operation yesterday. Barney Magee is at the hospital for medical treatment. Miss Loraine Dautremont underwent an operation last Tuesday. Joe Hutton of Wyoming came to the hospital Monday for medical treatment. Mrs Becker and baby daughter were able to return home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Egger
Fritz Husmann
Sand Spring
Barney Magee
Loraine Dautremont
Joe Hutton
Wyoming
F. Becker
Liberty Loan Committee Urges Subscriptions at City Hall
A 1917 era appeal calls Friday and Saturday sessions at City Hall for Liberty loan subscriptions. It warns those who avoid subscribing will face pursuit by a determined committee and neighbors asking about their status, urging everyone to contribute fairly and cheerfully to support soldiers against the Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan Committee
Uncle Sam
Great Lakes band concert visits Monticello
The Great Lakes naval band performed a one hour concert on First street in Monticello before a large patriotic crowd. The 35 musicians traveled in a private Pullman car and were escorted by R H Faxon and A W Arnold, with Mayor Voorhees introducing Faxon and urging residents to meet quota goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Hand
Great Lakes
Monticello
First Street
R. H. Faxon
A. W. Arnold
Third Liberty Loan Campaign
James A. Voorhees
Mr. Faxon
Iowa
Jackies
Anamosa
Marion
High School Notes From Monticello War Effort
Miss Ruth Robb and Norman Clark visited the school this week. Some boys were missing to work on farms. Commencement nears and seniors aim for strong class performance. Liberty bonds and thrift stamps total 2915.16 with a goal of 3000. The senior play When Duty Calls drew strong crowds. A talk by Ames leader J C Cunningham is planned. Indoor and outdoor school events and May Day pageant previews are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Clark
Zellhoefer
Opera House
Hhim
Ames
Monticallo
Alice Gigels
Hoover
Saraphine Schwaitzer
Lillian Hogan
Marly
Bernica Podhaski
Adela His
Ardis Swordes
Ino
Z Young
Winter
Earth
Syllyvia
Pan
Sylvia
April 1893 notes from Monticello Express births deaths and events
April 1893 records include births for J B Hall and Charles King, marriages for Rose Vifan with Ronald Biery and Magele Relehart with John McCormick, a pastor’s resignation, Nellie Magea’s death, relocation of the Terwilligers to Oelwein, health travel of Fred Koop, property sale by Isaac Rigby, multiple marriage licenses, Wyoming school bond holdings, Oxford Junction mayoral victory for E L Magruder, and seed corn germination concerns amid county farming notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
J. J. Gruenstein
Magele Relehart
John McCormick
J. W. Davis
Congregational Church
Nellie
Barney Magea
J. D. Terwilliger
Oelwein
Verwilliger
Fred W. Koop
Phoenix
Artvone
Isaac Rigby
A. T. Jackson
Gruenstein
Chapman
Grinnell
Charles Eberhart
Nettie Ryan
George Duflin
Davenport
O. R. Ricker
P. H. Schlater
C. H. Schipman
Tipton
Carl Bohlken
Scotch Grove Township
Charles 40
Gavin
Mary E. Callahan
A. G.walker
Wisie Kairns
James W. Robertson
Lelia Ruhe
Frank Eery
Bertha Takes
Clarence Beges
Caroline Armstrong
It. Rice
Maggie Moncrief
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adt Marchard
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
E. G. Burrichter
Shoes of Quality
Home News
Fred Lehman
Epworth
J. S. Hall
Jazz Orchestra
Benjamin Roberts
Dubuque
Fred G. Matthiessen
Hopkinton
Fred Eilers
Stuhler Shoe Store
Andrew Davidson
Devlin
Blanche Smith
Oxford Junction
John Locher
Wm. S. Hart
Anne Guthrie
Mesdames M. F. and
M. J. Hogan
Russell Stuhler
Des Moines
Glenn Netecott
of Independence
Mesdames
John Gerdes
H. Hagen
Colin Thomas
Glatha van Meter
Gayle Magee
Matt Miller
Mary Locher
Matthiessen Garage
Frank Sheridan
Louis Hoagh
Coretta Holtz
W. L. Hanssen
Will Kness
Kness
J. W. Innes
Harriet Coughlan
Dustin Farnum
Durand
Lois Cowan
James Anderson
Geraldine
Carlton
George Graves
Phelps Home
Sade Reade
Fort Laramie, Wyoming
Sam Reade
Oscar Newton
Pauline
Ray Stoddard
Motor Aviation School
The
University of Wisconsin
W. G. Hilers
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Harry Ledlie
Wichita
Kansas
al Miner
Tom Warner
Baby
Thomas J. George and Son
Burlington
Albert Cohn
John Lorence
Jas. Nelson
Gladys Kiefer
Hazleton
Fred Kay
A. J. Carlson
A. W .Cramer
Siloam Springs
Arkansas
Denton
Texas
F. P. Stuhler
Elfin
Illinois
F. S. Dunham
John Cushman
N. G. W. Winner
Seattle
Washington
Alex Young
Omaha
Nebraska
J. J. Locher
Norton Loomis
W. B. Sloan
Verdon Welch
Eloise
Audrey Welch
Clinton
Cora Kranz
Red Oak
Sam Humble
Ruth Robb
Dorothy Robb
Charles Stott
England
Charles Abel
Savanna
Mr. Abel
Charles Podhaski
Red Cross
Emma Behrends
John Behrends
Behrends
Hall
Laude & Puleston Tie
Adah Thompson
Messrs
Proctor Wilkens
Paul Maire
Herman Schneider
Kansas City
James Morse
Camp
Dodge
France
Ed Diley
Maquoketa
Lee Cheney
Addie Whitley
John Walker
Henry Warner
Lottie Shingledecker
Fulton
Harry Main
John McDonald Hospital
C. N. Patrick
Wade Franklin
Wyoming Public Schools
E. L. Magruder
Bing
EB. E. Phillips
A. F. Bond
Waterloo
Bhoard of Education
Vigilantes Corps
Bond
S. M. Hosford
U. S
Owell
Bastuan Kedak
Eastman Kodak
Service Department
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad, Mar
Monticello Roller Mills
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