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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
2
The Monticello Express lists annual subscription price at 82.00 dollars per year. The notice names J. W. Doxsee and Chas A. Doxsee as editors and proprietors.
About twenty five couples attended a dancing party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C A Burmeister with the hall decorated in crepe paper and lights. Preston's orchestra provided music while Prof Nicholas Wright spoke on Reconstruction at the M E church. Several local events and visits are noted, including a ball game, a church pageant, and various travel and social activities around Center Junction.
The Scotch Grove farm bureau met April 11 with program updates due to absences. D O Sinclair spoke on California fruit interests and irrigation while Mrs Lestus Kuhns urged productive poultry care. A two month program slate was set. On April 5, John Stahlberg and Sophia Antons celebrated thirty years of marriage with a German-English ceremony led by Rev Willms and a four course dinner for about 180 guests.
Center school faces a measles outbreak with most families affected yet cases appear non serious. Memorial day planning meetings at C A Sutherland’s and with Mrs W B Clark were held. M M Sinclair hopes for dress form help as he returns home from hospital. James Hughes visited J W Callahan, Muriel Taylor visited Marion, and Frank Himebaugh went to Scotel Grove last Sunday.
Onslow April meeting with Mrs Hore featured a food gathering and program. Next session with Mrs Jennie Smith will close the year. Various local residents visited or were noted for health, travel, or events including a church concert, dance, and a funeral.
April records show Messrs J W and W J Murray returning from Lawler after their sister Mrs O Donovan grew ill but reported improvement. Visitors include Rudolph Reggentine of near Topkinton at the Green family home. Ellen McDonough of Dubuque visiting J P Shuster and BF A Tux. Monticello and Delhi trips recur as residents visit kin and shop.
CAS LE GROVE April U1 calls attention to a baby beef contest for boys age nine to nineteen. Entries due by April 5. Castle Grove sprayer association met Tuesday, elected officers S. M. Hosford president Balster vice president Wm. I. Melaugh secretary. Ladies at chapel Friday afternoon report a fair turnout and the Tucker trick lay was praised. Farm bureau program committee met Monday to plan April and May meetings. Fred Heiken teaches spring term in No. 6 and Mildred Harrington teaches in 7 this spring.
Prairieburg updates show Father Tallon leaving for Pisek North Dakota with Rev Vincent Cinar replacing him. Will Walker hospitalized for quinsy. Miss Mable Flockhart returns home after two months away, Amanda Franklin to return after a successful operation. The flu sorely affects Mary Abbey, smallpox reported as Louis Smith new patient.
The House approved a $5,000 fund for LaVerne Peter son care and education, to be placed in trust. A road opening hearing in Greenfield township ended in ad visement after objectors were heard. A tramp named Anderson was fined $100 and costs for assault and battery. John Thomson heads to Cedar Rapids for eye treatment after losing sight in one eye. Virginia Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Antone Johnson, died at University Hospital Town City after visiting relatives in town.
A newborn or infant was diagnosed with meningitis, leaving parents hopeful yet uncertain about recovery as doctors weigh treatment options and prognosis.
The Fourth Estate argues for a two and a half cent coin to eliminate the current tax plus change mismatch. It questions why a buyer pays more tax than the amount legally due, using a 25 cent movie ticket as example and urging equitable taxation.
The Anamosa Warelka argues the Esch Cummins bill misses the root of high rates and calls for revisiting the Adamson law as a "nefarious" surrender to labor trust boycotts. It suggests changes after addressing that issue before tackling the Wich Cummins bill.
A rural dispatch urges youths to remain on the farm for stability. It notes that birds aid pest control, citing a study of 27 birds with 25 harboring common pests in their stomachs, highlighting farm life’s long term resilience.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees listed in the annexed schedule have been filed in the Jones County district court. The June 6 1921 hearing date is set for approval and any interested party may appear to file exceptions. Reports include A Steiner administrator of John Fieldit deceased and H M Carpenter administrator of George Sweet deceased. Anamosa Iowa April 4 1921. Deputy clerk Mabel J Fisher.
Public notice from district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Pp M Like and Ida M Guiles as executors of Peter L Like deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk sworn to and within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 12 1921. Daxsee and Daxsee Attorneys for Estate.
In Anamosa Iowa on April 29 1921 Elizabeth Bohren is named administratrix of Rudolph Bohren deceased with all claims to be sworn and filed. W Garrison is executor of Alice V Courtney estate with sworn claims due and filed by April 6 1921 in Anamosa Iowa.
An office space formerly occupied by Dr. F. A Hefner is located over the Stickford drug store in Monticello Iowa. The listing notes the central downtown position and potential for medical or professional use.
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