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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
2
Prairieburg April 12 notes the funeral of Mrs. T Stimpson at the M E church with Rev Jones of Central City delivering the sermon. Obituary for Mrs Harbison Orr details her Onslow birth December 8 1873 length of illness and family survivors.
Mrs. Mary Orr wife of Harbinson Orr died last Thursday at her parents home. Funeral held Saturday with Rev. Philip Palmer and Rev. E W Benbow officiating. She leaves husband parents and siblings. Stores closed during the funeral. Wm Smith a new resident from Wellsville plans farm work with W C Paul. Other town notes: home improvements, local visitors, and residents traveling from Des Moines Tama and Wyoming.
Arthur Fairbanks insured a mate after a recent loss and found the policy a good investment. Rev. and Mrs. W A Montgomery attended Presbyterian anniversary exercises in Hopkinton. Mrs. E J Noble will host the Presbyterian ladies aid Thursday. A dance occurred at John Inabait's home on Saturday. Six joined the Presbyterian church last Sunday, two by letter. Tom Short hosted a young people gathering Monday. L W Lovell of Monticello had business in Castle Grove last week. Peter, Herman and Katie Caspers visited Scotch Grove last Sunday. L P Waddick of Monticello was in the area on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W D McLaughlin were Hopkinton visitors Sunday. Ed O Rourke was in Hopkinton on business last Thursday.
Center Junction notes a column of questions about local figures and habits. The piece mocks inquiries into Dr Kent signage disputes Alsever Jim and church attendance bee swarms Sunday behavior government inspectors banker Rev Elges missionary Billie P Armenians Sunday commerce Frey happiness Prof Jones smiles Alsever automobile tires and more.
Promoters tease the seventh episode of The Master Key at the Crane Theatre tomorrow with hints that something significant will occur during the show.
J H Wooder a Civil War veteran died at Hale Jones county Iowa on April 7 1915 aged 80 years 9 months Funeral held Saturday Born June 17 1884 in Caro line county Maryland He moved to Ohio at age two enlisted with Company A 116th Ohio Infantry served three years promoted to sergeant captured at Winchester Survived by his aged mother wife children grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral attended by family members from Hale Lamont Olin and Muscatine with others mourning his loss
Gabriel the ascetic monk seeks Truth through a secret image project. The unveiled naked figure horrifies a crowd who kill him, while a Magdalene and a devoted lover survive to glimpse Truth. Modern scenes follow Gabriel as minister.
The Princess Theatre brings The Spoilers to town with 25 cent admission on Friday April 16. The film has drawn 172000 paid admissions in New York over two weeks and played 19 weeks in Chicago, with strong runs in major cities. A farmers’ matinee invitation is extended and a second feature The Christian eight part photo play appears next week with 26 cent admission on both afternoons and evenings.
Thirty years ago in Monticello April 1885 notable items include John Cartano hired as night watchman and the town shifting offices to the Monticello Bank building. deaths occur: John Wyble at 55 from apoplexy, John Hickman at 73, both in April. marriages include Chauncey G Bowen and Laura Stephenson, and Charles W Nance with Effie L Gaylor. an arson attempt on J H Bacher’s store, a brick-building venture by Joe Peterson, and church sale to Robert M Hicks for 175. The annual high school declamatory contest names Jessie Preston winner and Ida Weir runner-up. Burns Lodge officers elected. The Express office moved. Lucian Rice’s cow dies by own action. several local names and a ninth birthday party listed.
Monticello board of education met in special session on April 18 1915 with four members present. They approved multiple bills from contingent fund including Houghton Mifflin Co, Ricklefs McNeill, Hoag Duster, Monticello Electric, Iowa Telephone and other suppliers. The president and secretary were authorized to issue duplicate teachers fund orders for lost originals to Alice Cowan and Ina Gantz. The meeting adjourned.
Anamosa Iowa county office invites sealed bids until 10 AM Tuesday April 20 1915 for filling bridge 113 in the NE quarter of section 10 Fairview township. Plans and specs available at the county auditor's office. Bid must include 5 percent certified check. Bond of 60 percent required. County may reject all bids. Estimating 980 yards to be moved.
Grand soprano Anna Von Floffman will sing at the Crane Theater next Monday and Tuesday April 19 and 20 with pieces from Romeo and Juliet Madam Butterfly Mignon and more Matinee at 3 30 for ladies only Do not miss this remarkable recital Also Presbyterian churches Center Junction and Scotch Grove host Lord's Supper new members to be received and infants baptized Series topic Our Priest All members urged to attend No pictures Sunday evening.
Terence O Rourke which failed to arrive last night will be shown Friday night in connection with the Master Key at the Crane Theatre. Do not miss the Hypocrites photo drama at Crane Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday April 21 and 22 with matinees both days.
O N Patrick notes the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will start weekly through tourist cars to Los Angeles on April 13 without changing cars. The Monticello departure is 2 25 p m Tuesdays via Marion Iowa to The Pacific Limited arriving in Los Angeles at 10 30 a m Friday. Return via The Olympian Trail offers the Grand Circle Tour with coast scenery and sleeping car reservations through the local agent.
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