April 1886 Monticello Notes From The Ex press
Monticello events include deaths Mrs. Miller Mrs. Kasper Mrs. Blodgett and a one year old child, plus a WOTU convention. Rev George Rettig’s daughter died, Odd Fellows anniversary, Masonic lodge plans a new third story hall, and Aggie Matthews wed Matt Noyes. High school declamation results with Zelma Farwell second. Rabbies outbreak hits local farms. bets on a walk challenge.
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Monticello
the Express
Major S. S. Farwell
Tres Peidras
New Mexico
John Miller
Messrs. Smead and Foote
Fred Kellum
James Young
San Francisco
F. Reichenbach
California
Adolph Grassameyer
E. S. Blodgett
Bowen’s Prairie
Thomas Kasper
A. Buol
Butte City
Montana
Siebenthal
Dennis Liddy
George Rettig
Odd Fellows Lodge
O. B. Rundle
Nebraska
Ralph Delay
Prairieburg
William Magee
Frank Cummings
Aggie Matthews
John Matthews
Matt Noyes
Mattie Fawcett
West Union
Zelma Farwell
Monticello High School
Des Moines
George LeClerc
Battle Creek
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
James Cassidy
Commercial House
Butters
Masonic Order
Bidwell
First
Sycamore
Burns Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. W. Coxsee
Isaac Rigby
R. P. Smith
J. S. Houser
Cal Stevenson
M. Hofacre
Alfred Moore
Ed Moore
Moore
Monti- Cello
Opera House
Hattie Proctor
Nellis McCannon
Charles Davidson
Lola Hicks
Nellie Dunham
Trick Little
W. F. Rohn
Charles Northrop
Minnie Smith
Jessie Fawcett
Grace Ylaurice
Bad roads column highlights rough stretches near Monticello
The Express plans a bad roads feature noting three pocket ruts on Langworthy road between Monticello and Anamosa and four poor spots on Cascade road. Several holes have trapped vehicles, dragging improvements and reports encourage readers to submit additional trouble spots around Monticello.
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Express
Langworthy
Monticello
Anamosa
David Doyle
A. O. McBride
Fred Schuette
Cascade
Andrew Ambuhl
William Aitchison
William English
Sullivan Place
Dennis Kehoe
Castle Grove
Scotch Grove
Eby’s Mill
Monticelo
Roads narrowed proposal rebuffed by public stance
The Rolfe Arrow notes opposition to narrowing roads, recalling Gov. Carroll’s earlier agitation and arguing against reducing public room. It asserts the country will grow and warns against making streets or highways narrower than current.
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Boone News - Republican
Rolfe
Carroll
Not the Least Coy Miss Publishes Appeal
Aikgha World Herald reports Coy Miss pril draws attention with another appeal. She pragghialy offers a five pay daye, signaling a promotional event or attraction.
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Aikgha World-Herald
Monticello Council Proceedings April 18 1916
The Monticello city council met at 1 pm with Mayor Voorhees presiding. Members Hanssen Schneider Lang Bell and city clerk attended. Rockstad was absent. The council adjourned until Thursday evening at 7 30 pm. Attest J A Voorhees C J Northrop City Clerk.
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Monticello
Voorhees
Hanssen
Schneider
Lang
Bell
Rockstad
J. A. Voorhees
C.J. Northrop
Monticello Council appoints officers and orders street project
Regular session at 7 30 p m presided by Mayor Voorhees. Appointed committees for streets finance water health sewer buildings and street lighting. Ordered purchase of a transit for up to 100 on thirty days trial. Requested cost for Main street plans from City Engineer Whorn. Marshals to have council chambers cleaned and repaired.
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Rooma
Monticello
Voorhees
Hanssen
Schneider
Lang
Rockstad
Bell
Albert Meyers
Barney Hilers
Fred Kellum
T. M. Redmond
Brainerd
J. G. Whorn
Main Street
Third Street
Monticello Co-Operative Creamery
J. A. Voorhees
C.J. Northrop
Among the Fun Makers and Rural Tales Collected
A collage of humorous quips and sketches from Punch to St. Louis Post Dispatch. It includes captions about Jertie and a Chalmers car a country doctor and officers in bed a rifle as a wife and care of gear and exchanges about flowers bridging Browning club and a farmer shielding calves with a costly overcoat story.
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Bill
Home Journal
John
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Good Roads Tour Visits Monticello For Road Improvement Talk
The Good Roads Special toured Monticello last Tuesday from 5 10 p m to 6 30 p m carrying government road models and stereopticon slides. Ralph Bolton J H Dodds and James J Tobin spoke on road spending bonds and permanent improvements noting Iowa spends most on roads except two states and advocating bond financed permanent work to avoid tax hikes.
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Government Good Roads
Monticello
Federal Office of Public Roads
State’ Highway Commission
Greater
Ralph Bolton
Greater Des Moines
J. H. Dodds
State Highway Commission of Iowa
James J. Tobin
Highway Commission
Bolton
Manchester editor Howard Rann becomes grandfather
Howard Rann editor of the Manchester Press says he welcomes grandchildren and will endure any pace they come. He notes such news does not affect him and he can stand a good deal.
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Carroll Herald
Howard Rann
The
Manchester Press
Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted by Dr Stubler
Eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr. L. G. Stubler, optometrist, in clinic visit noting precise measurements and chosen eyewear for clear vision.
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L. G. Stubler
L. G. Stuhler
Night Examinations in China Draw Students Into Gridiron Test
A Washington Star report describes the Kanchou Tou literary center where thousands of students undergo a three night exam ordeal. Doors open at midnight. texts are chosen at random. essays must be written under examiner scrutiny with only eight confections allowed for sustenance.
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China
Washington Star
Lincoln at a deathbed recounts an intimate wartime tale
An elderly journeyman printer recalls Lincoln riding fifteen miles to witness a will on a dying woman s bed He quotes Bible verses and hymns with moving power stating God and eternity were near to him The woman dies as the witnesses depart and Lincoln s pall of pathos lingers in memory.
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Springfield
Lincoln
John
Eternity
Christian Herald
Unverified household tip about nails tenderizing chicken
A Philadelphia Record note claims placing one or two clean rusty nails in the cooking utensil yields tender chicken regardless of age. The author notes it is a family tradition from a renowned grandmother cook and says the mechanism is left to science to explain.
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Philadelphia
Exaggerated Optimism Described by Washington Star
The Washington Star quotes Briggins as an upbeat optimist who believes events will unfold positively. He maintains confidence that outcomes may improve, even as doubts arise about the likelihood or timing of success.
Notable Quip on Bail and Mythic Ages
A bystander asks why a drunken man wasn’t bailed out. the retort mocks the idea of bail as impossible, then a series of brief catalogues lists stages in Greek mythology archaeology history Fichte and Shakespeare.
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Philadelphia Press
Fichte
Pity the Poor in the City of Fines
A Pittsburgh Press quip laments no justice for the poor and notes a driver with one of the town’s fastest cars cannot speed for fear of fines. The snippet highlights economic disparity shaping enforcement.
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Pittsburgh Press
Ad Laughter Echoes In Local Quiz Clash
A humorous exchange prompts a remark about married life as readers recall a quip from the Indianapolis Star. The witticism centers on the idea of one spouse challenging the other to live happily, reflecting a playful social moment rather than a reportable event.
Land Sale Proposed for Alex Livingston Farm Near Hopkinton
Referees appointed by the Delaware County Iowa district court announce a sale of the Alex Livingston farm four and a half miles southeast of Hopkinton at Hopkinton State Bank. The property includes parts of sections 33 and 32 in township 87 north range 3 west, with a Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway right of way. Sale held April 25 1916 at 2 pm with 10 percent cash down, balance after court approval, possession March 1 1917, subject to a current lease.
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Alex Livingston
Hopkinton
Hopkinton State Bank
Town
District Court
Delaware County
Iowa
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Hubert Carr
F. B. Blair
F. EK. Williamson
Dr Fred Puleston Q Office Eye Ear Nose Throat
Dr Fred Puleston offers round the clock calls and professional care for eye ear nose throat diseases. Special attention to eye diseases and related conditions provided from the practice of early medicine with emphasis on prompt service and patient fidelity.
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Fred Puleston
Iseery Brother
Fidelity Matho
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