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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1916

Page

2

Wedding at Center Junction Unites Elizabeth McDonald and Arthur Glick

A spring wedding took place in Center Junction on Wednesday at 4 PM. Elizabeth McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McDonald, married Arthur Glick of Olin with a pink and white decor, and guests including out of town attendees from Monticello Wyoming Anamosa Olin. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside in Olin Iowa. The ceremony featured Bernice Lewis singing I Love You Truly and Marietta Letze at the piano.

Center Junction Elizabeth McDonald J. A. McDonald Arthur Glick Olin Bernice Lewis Marietta Letze Mendelso Margaret McDonald Miss Lewis Hazel Irma Pangburn Frances Ward Iowa Hopkinton Glick H. Roberts Onslow KEXK J. L. Club Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Depot M. E. Church M. KE Des Moines Ward Mesdames Dawson Stingley Ivan Kester Clinton A. G. Smith Will Leech

Local Notes From Castle Grove County District

Fire in an old shed nearly destroyed nearby buildings. two calves burned. Only ten votes cast in the presidential primary, six Democrats and four Republicans, with election costs high per vote. Castle Grove stockholders praise Monticello store and new business. Lubben family surprise moves to Monticello. Delegates chosen for county convention by both parties. Rev J T Wiley seeking vacancy at the chapel. Community updates include road grinder purchase, deaths in Doon, and piano work by J Hindman.

Castle Grove W. J. Kehoe Delaware County Farmers Mutual Election Board Iowa Mercantile Co Monticello Oxford Wiley Chas. G. Bachman Cedar Rapids Adams E.J. Noble Bessie Barken Doon W. A. Montgomery Mancheater

Local Notes and Appointments in Wayne Township

R. E. Goss of Hopkinston visited on Monday. Miss Mary Kehoe resumes teaching in No 8 this spring. Fred Harken made a business trip into Illinois last week. Relatives visited day in Wayne Township ending the week.

Wayne Esetonan R. E. Goss Hopkinston Mary Kehoe Fred Harken Illinois

Perplexing Situation to Be Staged by Frozen Hill Club

The Victory Dramatic Club presents A Perplexing Situation on Thursday evening April 20 in Frozen Hill. Mrs Nellie Alexander has returned from Anamosa, and her sister Mrs R O Walters has recovered from illness. Master Isidore and Sybil Supple hosted schoolmates on Monday the 8th. Adelia Reid recovered from measles last week. Masters Fred Neelans Max Hamilton and Floyd Horton miss school for spring work. Nelia and Mildred Clark entertained schoolchildren Monday evening. A bouquet cheered the teacher Monday morning. Alice Clark visits sister Mrs Ray Hopkins at Wyoming. Literary postponed due to measles. minister expected this week. church services possible Sunday. The sower was seen Tuesday and Bertha Fads visits George Hanna. John Scroggies have measles.

Frozen Hill Victory’ Dramatic Club Nellie Alexander Anamosa R. OC. Walters Isidore Sybil Supple Adelia Reid Fred Neelans Max Hamilton Floyd Horton Nelia Mildred Clark Alice Clark Ray Hopkins Wyoming Bertha Fads George Hanna John Scroggie

Prairieburg Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Health News

John Petrozelka was hospitalized at Mercy after Sunday morning collapse and surgery. Miss Nan Walsh ill, remains at home. Miss Margaret Dunn of Stone City assists. Clyde Tilton plans a health trip to Hot Springs. Jos Smith runs barber bus in Clyde Tilton’s old stand. Prof H T Crawford visits town. A E Postlewaite spends Sunday with kin. Louis Smith drives Petrozelka and father to Anamosa. Mrs Clara Fehr hosts aid society. Wm Schoonover serves on Cedar Rapids jury. issimo DeLancey builds a new urn.

Prairieburg John Petrozelka Mercy Hospital Margaret Dunn Stone City Nan Walsh Miss Walsh Jos. Smith Clyde Tilton A. E. Postlewaite Welch Cook & Co H. T. Crawford Central City Burg M. L. Spoon Louis Smith Anamosa Clara Fehr Aid Society Wm, Schoonover Cedar Rapids Issimo DeLancey

Local Social Notes and County Elections Preview

Marriages announced for April five in Onslow and Center Junction. A San Francisco voyage and Honolulu winter trip are noted. Grand jury foremen named for Cedar Rapids federal court April term. Monticello resident Maurice to move to Anamosa with daughter Kate Maurice. Sheriff and Mrs Milla at Cedar Rapids for son George’s appendicitis operation after earlier ulcer surgery. County auditor prepares presidential primary ballots for next Monday and highway conditions risk delaying deliveries. April primary seen as odd for Iowa.

Alva J. Orr Onslow Averill Stickley Center Junction Helen L. Shaw Mary Dutton San Francisco Honolulu Geo. Johnson Anamosa Federal Court Cedar Rapids C. A. Schatz Monticello N. Maurice Kate Maurice W. J. Milla George St. Luke’s Hospital Iowa

Smiles Not Tears at a Funeral in St Louis

The St Louis Globe Democrat recalls Naphtali Luccock and notes Bishop Quayle’s tribute turning sorrow into celebration. He praises ordinary faithful lives and urges funerals to mirror joy and triumph, citing blessed are ye that weep now for ye shall laugh.

St. Louis Globe Democrat Naphtali Luecock Bishop Quayle Dr. Luccock Quayle Luccock Jesus

Meek Jewels Over Boldness In Simple Beauty

A poem praises the allure of small humble blossoms stars and shy birds over grand vastness. It values modest light and meekness, and contrasts it with bold egos. The Kansas City Star note hints at Villa’s capture and possible motives in Springfield Massachusetts.

Will Chamberlain Springfield, Mass

What The Judge Wants To Know Center Junction Item

A column from Center Junction recounts assorted town happenings. Mrs. Alsever visits Freeport and notes residents eager for visits, while politics, local moves, and family news touch on Frank Alexander’s move to Walker Iowa, Jud Lewis occupying his old home, and Ed and the Princess amid a wedding trip. The judge seeks curious details about driving, examinations, and local dreams for better roads.

Weatherby Beats Rann By a Day in Manchester Press Feud

The Central City News Letter remarks on aging and time as Weatherby defeats H L Rann of the Manchester Press by a day in a playful clash. The column muses on life stages from birth to grandpa and the inevitability of the setting sun as life moves on.

Weatherby Rann Central City News H. L. Rann Manchester Press Mr. Rann Grandpa Bro

Promised Improvement Triggers Woman to Accept Alt Measures

A Hampton Chronicle report notes a Boston Transcript remark about a woman agreeing to almost any remedy but outdoor exercise to improve her complexion. The fragment suggests social attitudes toward appearance and constraints on activities.

Hampton Chronicle

Notice of Assignment in Jones County Iowa

In The District Court of Jones County Iowa the assignment of O W Frey of Center Junction is announced for the benefit of creditors C W Frey insolvent. Assignee C A Burmeister invites all creditors to file verified claims within three months from April 13 1918 or they will be barred. Located Center Junction Iowa dated April 13 1918.

Jones County Iowa O. W. Frey Center Junction C. W. Frey C. A. Burmeister Frey O. A. Burmeister John 8. Welch

Shirt Line Features Fast Color Percales and Madras

A line of shirts in popular stripe and small repeat patterns is showcased with fast color percales and madras fabrics priced around two dollars.

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Kansas City Star Villa Center Junctidiy Alsever Freeport Freeman Polly Frank Alexander Walker Frank Jud Lewis Center ‘Junction West Branch Frank Serbousek Mr. Preston Tony Moncrief Yours Truly Dave Ward Dave Elges Chicago John Letze Shover Professor Jenkins Jenkins Civil Service Dawson Arctic A. G Ray Klineck Boston Transcript Fritz Norris Marshalltown Times - Republican N. Patrick Monticello, Iowa Hall Ricklefs Icneill Chenty & CO Toledo Fred Puleston Beery Brother Aidie R. G. Hearn E. G. Rawson Onslow, Iowa Harry E. Netcott Independence, Iowa DR. A. M Maurice Lovell Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Cd
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