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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
7
A bulletin of social calls lists John Matthiessen in Oelwein and many others visiting relatives and friends in Cascade Manchester Homer Hartville Monticello Hopkinton Dubuque and surrounding areas last week and yesterday. Also noted are local business visits and a few newborns and community events.
Mrs Berty Hubbard and daughter visit Cedar Rapids. Various locals visit relatives in Cedar Rapids Manchester Quinn and Monticello. Pension increase for Nic Maurice First Iowa Cavalry. Reg al 30 demonstration at Deatrick. Local travel, visits and small events noted with school picnics and sporting mentions.
Funeral services were held in a Catholic church last Saturday morning for Mrs. John Mathews with many old friends attending from Anamosa Stone City and Castle Grove. Rev. Dr. E E Reed Lenox College president gave a strong address at Monticello during union services in the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening.
Oscar Bucklin schedules a return date in St Paul with carnival attractions despite dry weather hurting conditions. The Gollmar show drew an orderly crowd on First street while bricklaying pauses as supply runs short.
Mrs Angeline Hoss remains very low. Her sons John of Dubuque and Bert of Cartersville Missouri visit with her along with Bert’s wife and Mrs Anna Hoss of Independence. Her brother Mr Page of Dubuque and cousin Mrs C H Obute of Rochester Minnesota were there last Tuesday.
Mrs James Voorhees and Mrs John A Doutrick with Harry head for western South Dakota to occupy entered homesteads. Miss Lydia Finger from Davenport will address union services at the Congregational church next Sunday eve and morning on church service and home missions. Mrs Samuel Eby travels to Dewitt to stay with her daughter for care after a recent journey by auto. L T Gaylord, civil engineer with Atlantic and Pacific Dredging Co, visits family and heads to New York. Mrs Gaylord returns to Texas. The 58th regimental band, 85 members, will perform at the fair Wednesday to Friday. Scotch Grove Harvest Home picnic at Eby's mill set for Aug 17 with Congressman J W Good as speaker and Cascade band providing music. Picnic dinners planned with on-site refreshments.
Miss Olive Pride of Monticello nearly drowned last Thursday evening in Manchester when her male companion fell into deep water during a boat ride near the bridge. She jumped in to help him and both clung to overhanging branches until bystanders pulled them to safety.
A. J. Thompson of Authon Woodbury county stayed with his sister Mrs. John Bates in Mon ticello during the final days of last week and first days of this week. He attended the republican state convention in Des Moines and used part of the trip to revisit his youth. Thompson, brother-in law of J. O. Lawrence, enlisted from this area in the First Iowa Cavalry.
A strange woman in a newly styled hobble skirt crossing the station platform drew curious glances. The garment, cut very low at the hem, restricted movement and would hinder activities like potato racing or golf, yet suited sitting in a hammock without a valance.
Marion McDowell three years old died Tuesday afternoon from peritonitis after a brief illness. The child, son of Mr and Mrs C McDowell, sparked sympathy as the family, recently arrived from Centerville, were strangers to many. Father works as manager of Jones County Telephone Co. Remains were sent Tuesday night to Leon for funeral at the grandparents home.
Master Joe Hoag, treated by Dr. Guthrie in Dubuque two weeks ago, has returned home after a surgery that relieved a long standing facial swelling. The incision revealed diseased tissue and the radi ceal treatment is believed to have removed the cause, with Joe regaining strength and visiting The Express work rooms.
An advertisement touts Dr. Puleston as curing ruptures using a fidelity method with no pain and no detentions from work. The notice emphasizes quick return to daily duties and minimal disruption.
Yesterday's show drew a large crowd despite street obstacles. The Golmar Brothers’ circus and menagerie offered an afternoon performance that attracted many town residents, with Monticello long a loyal show town known for good attendance and merchant support. The Gollmars earned full proceeds and gratitude for their efforts.
Citizens protest park roustering while recalling two kegs on tap a week ago and a fire near the building. The park, funded by public money, should serve the public and be safe for women and children. The mayor appoints and park commissioners authorize patrols and penalties for park rules.
Mrs. Anna Catharine Bohlken died after a month's liver illness in Wayne township. Born May 8, 1846 in Etzel Germany, she married George Bohlken in 1870 and moved to the United States in 1876. She leaves husband, three children John Bohlken Scotch Grove Emma wife of Adolph Bohlken and Mrs Paul Jacobs Scotch Grove, three sisters and one brother in Lemars. Funeral at St John Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Wm L Schuetz last Monday.
Monticello trimmed Anamosa 13 to 11 in a high scoring contest on Anamosa grounds. Sullivan and Coppess homered, Coppess hitting the longest shot on the lot. Monticello posts strong batting averages with seven players over .300 and an overall team mark of .311.
Midshipman Raymond G. Thomas of Monticello, USNA class of 1908, saved the Culgoa during a powder fire at the New York Navy Yard on July 26, risking his life to close a cargo door and retrieve a burning tank. He received strong commendation from Acting Secretary Winthrop, with promotion being considered after supportive letters from Commander Phelps and Rear Admiral Schroeder.
Kathryn L. Sarles, lifelong Monticello resident, died in Chicago last Thursday of typhoid fever after eleven days in bed. Funeral in Monticello Sunday led by Rev. J. W. Innea. foster mother Mrs. Sarles and relatives attended. Born January 17, 1886, she attended Monticello High School, State University, Superior Normal School, and Chicago Conservatory of Music. She was active in the Congregational church and Sunday School. she planned marriage soon, fiancé on the Pacific coast. The article also notes the Diamond Creamery Co selling its real and personal property by public auction August 18 in Monticello.
A first class Iowa farm in Howard County near Saratoga offered at 65 dollars an acre. The owner, not a farmer, seeks quick sale and provides 5000 dollars down with the rest at five percent for ten years. Improvements include a 48 by 66 foot house, granary, corn crib, outbuildings, well, windmill, and spring. Contact C J McLaughlin West Union Iowa. Also listed are motors and boilers from Diamond Creamery Co available at low prices.
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