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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1915

Page

8

Weather Week Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley

Weather Bureau predicts four or five fair days this week with showers in the last two or three days. Moderate temperatures across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains. Local items note Cedar Rapids visits, shopping ads, and social notices from Monticello to Maquoketa.

U. S. Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Upper Mississippi Valley Plains Eugene DeWitt Cedar Rapids

Local notes from Monticello and nearby towns

Marion visitors and many local residents travel for visits and health, with special events at Crane Airdome and Masonic lodge. People relocate property, nurses assist, and several residents undertake trips to Dubuque Waterloo Cresco Cedar Falls and Chicago. Mrs. Kennedy Hefner and others host guests. a Ford joke circulates.

Monticello Notes Include Visits and Local Events

Mrs Mackinbrook and son John return home to Norfolk after visiting Nor folk relatives. The Dubuque Heiseys visit Monticello as the Danvers and Petersen families host guests. A Monticello Manchester game ends in a Monticello shutout. The Dubuque District conference meets in Manchester with Rev Turner speaking. Jones County Fair ads and Cabiria film at Crane’s theater are announced. A farmers race with a $50 purse is planned for the fair. James Wyrick visits Virginia after the Civil War era. O G Thomas travels for Mayo Clinic clinics. multiple marriage licenses issued. Isaac Sears and daughter Katharine visit Monticello briefly.

Reed Family Returns From Charlevoix Trip

Mr and Mrs E E Reed and children returned from a automobile trip to Charlevoix Michigan last Saturday. Reed noted good roads with long stretches of country pavement. The Main Street residence of J A Ferguson estate sold to Peter Matthiessen for 2100 dollars. house built in Swiss style by Jacob Bruesch, later passing to Joshua Carter and Seymour Bennett before Ferguson. Herman H Monroe of The Express writes California romance tales for Riverside Daily Press. Jackson County South Dakota fair premium list arrives for Kadoka in September with J H Fryberger secretary and councilman.

William Liebsle Melbourne E. E. Reed Charlevoix Michigan Main Street J. A. Ferguson Peter Matthiessen Jacob Bruesch Joshua Carter Seymour Bennett Herman H. Monroe the Express Death Valley Riverside California Daily Press Monroe Jackson County South Dakota Kadoka J. H. Fryberger Fryberger

County engineer surveys road east of town for stone coat

James Whalen the county engineer and his helper surveyed and established levels on the road east of town during the latter part of last week. The road will receive crushed stone treatment and, under Supervisor Bohren, is described as the best stretch between here and Cascade.

James Whalen Bohren Cascade

Monticello Theatre to Show Local Photoplays Next Week

The Princess Theatre will present Monticello’s photoplayers next week with moving pictures of local scenery and comic capers. The Bidwell building has been sold to William Dopp of Buchanan county, with Deatrick dry goods and Graves & Cropp barber on the first story and the Masonic order occupying the upper floors. The longest lease among tenants is under one year. Dr L G Stubler advertises eye testing and glasses fitting.

Bidwell William Dopp Buchanan County Deatrick Dry Goods Graves & Cropp Masonic Order Monticello Mary Pickfords Charlie Chaplinn Princess Theatre

Basket picnic for Judge Milo P. Smith marked 80th birthday

Local bar members and wives invited to a Saturday basket picnic at Beaver Park Cedar Rapids in honor of Judge Milo P. Smith who has just reached his 80th birthday. A passing party in an automobile claimed to be the Barry Thaw group en route to Grundy Center to visit Governor Boles but left town laughing at the attention.

Beaver Park Cedar Rapids Milo P. Smith Barry Thaw Boles Chicago

Chicago Auto Race at Crane Airdome Aug 13

Special notice invites readers to the Chicago auto race at the Crane Airdome Friday evening August 13. It touts the 500 mile race won by Resta and a program of features including The Black Box Trail of the Upper Yukon Broken Hearts and Pledges. One show starting at 8:00 with admission 5 and 10 cents.

Chicago Crane Airdome Pita Resta Upper Yukon

Anamosa Fair Dyersville Celebration Noted

Crowds attend the Anamosa fair and Dyersville celebration despite gate charges. The piece urges training for boys, promotes Bayless Business College in Dubuque, and honors Mrs. Mary A. Fawcett turning 83 with remarks on spry octogenarians in Cedar Rapids area.

Fire near Lang mill second floor sparks warning

A small fire broke out Tuesday at midday in the Lang mill second story when a metal boxing in machinery overheated a wooden enclosure. August Schlemmer extinguished the blaze with water, noting potential danger if it had occurred at closing time.

L. H. Lang August Schlemmer August

Weather Improves Farm Harvest Pace Despite Cool Week

The week ending August 9 records better weather for farm operations with light rainfall and rapid progress in finishing harvest and haying. Corn growth was strong though late, with 75 percent maturity expected after warm weather. Threshing begins as oats yield well, while clover haying exceeds normal. a Monticello area wedding is noted with congratulations.

Scotch Grove Acra

Carpenter and mason Jack Crilly dies in Linn County

Jack Crilly aged 37 son of Mr and Mrs John Crilly of Boulder township Linn County died last Saturday after a six month illness with tuberculosis. He lived at home, suffered a paralytic stroke in childhood leaving him bent over, and worked as a carpenter and stonemason when not on his father's farm. Funeral held Tuesday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception conducted by Rev M S Murphy.

Jack Crilly John Crilly Boulder Township Linn County Church of the Immaculate Conception M.S. Murphy Crilly

Movie Men See Sleepy Sam Plot On Local Screen

A traveling film crew captured local residents in a Sleepy Sam detective scenario at Princess theater, showing Dick Piel and Karl Young among others as stars. The reel, billed for August 1, 20 and 21, features Ed Brazleton, Hiram Lee, George Hubbard and many more, with a lawn party scene and a dog fight referenced for viewer interest.

Our City Sleepy Sam Higheu Dick Piel Karl Young George Barnts Ed Brazelton Hiram Lee Dickie Pielis Charlie Brown Bert Hubbard Amanda Hosford Sony Rory Princesas Theater Marl Young George Barata Jim Shelley Lawrence Locher Asa Lambert Biel Parrine Hugh Kidd George Hubbard Claude Fothergill

First Sod Turned in Madison Township Monument

While driving through Madison township in Jones County Iowa last Monday observers noted a roadside monument. The stone reads First Sod Turned in Madison Township Jones County Iowa John Bender June 4 1852 Set up June 4 1913. An ox yoke above commemorates sixty three years since the first settlers entered the land.

Madison Township Jones County Iowa John Bender

Tipton Eyes Street Oiling Plant Purchase

The Adver tiser reports the city council may buy equipment for a small oiling plant to oil all city streets next year. The street fund may not cover the full cost and property owners may share expenses. Clarence operates a similar plant and council members will inspect it before buying. Miss Gertrude Tuel and Dr Lawrence Locher wed November 18 1914 in Monticello. They will live in Chicago after leaving for the city.

Tipton Clarence Gertrude Tuel Lawrence Locher Monticello Locher B. R. Tuel Dr. Locher Anton ‘Locher College of Dentistry Northwestern University Kwanaton Illinois Chicago

Extra Attraction at The Princess Theatre in Monticello

Local photoplay comedy "Sleepy Sam The Sleuth" billed as the funniest of all comedies with 1000 laughs in 1000 feet. Features famous Monticello photo players in comic capers. Show dates Thursday Friday and Saturday August 19 20 21. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr. EL GQ Stabler.

Monticello Sam Princess Theatre

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J. W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee E. G. Burrichter Home News Agnes Anderli L. W. Lovell Deitrick’s Mrs. Elmer Hicks Manchester Clara Mabel McCaskey Dubuque Doutrick’s Mary and Carrie Clark Anamosa J. T. Lanigan Lena Kasper Henry Schoon Doutrick Ernest Shelley John Sutton Doutrick D. G. Co Cliff Main Hopkinton Minnie Grube F. W. Olden Mrs Willis Lord Florence Barnts Jane Britting Hemmingway Cecil Hosford Verna Baum Crane Theatre The Great Picture Qabiria George Hauck Wiliam Altman Maquoketa OC. H. Shipman Mra. Henry Kansas City Oscar Newton Clayton Palmer Deitrick D G. Co Miss Mae Hostetter Williamsburg Hans Kettlitz Fred Kay W. W.S Stickford Garnagillo A. J. H. McNeaill Anamosa Fair Belle Devlin Henrietta Franks Wyoming Joan Perrine Mary Wiemers Bunker, Miineisa Tobias Tobiason Star Meat Market Jacob Schneider Floyd Slauson Marion Fred Slauson Hazel Herrington North Dakota W. F. Rohn Elden and Harriet Wheatland Mr. Woolner Merchants Ohio Berdina Wenger Alma Hilers Waterloo Harry Stabler H M. Carpenter, Jr Nellie Matthiessen Fred Matthiessen Henry B. Hessay Harry Andrew Bajasch Davidson Ben R. Che H. M. Carpenter Miss Moore Thompson Taylor William Hoffman Edward Lang Waverly H. J. Lang Masonic Lodge John Noyes Baldwin W. F. Tighe New York City Matt Noyes Kenneth Hefner F. A. Hefner W. H. Skelley Turck Third Street Olive Pelly Carl Schatz Cresco Charles Scheerer Niagara Falls John G. Thomas Hensetta McHugh Helen Mather Laurens Mate Seimering Thais van Meter A. C. Foster Clear Lake Mary E Hanawalt Cedar Falls State Teachers’ College Bobbie Thompson Frank Thompson Matthiessen Elmer Hicks Emma Clara Ricklefs Nettie Hazard Charles Eberhart Inez Young Robert Young Albion Nebraska Luther Whiting Mr. Whiting Mra Mattie Flint Bernice Des Moines Mesdames Hudson Sexton O. W. Brazelton O. H. Soetje Katherine Stuhler Flore Margaret Maire Alice Hathawalt Edgar Ferguson Lavina Ferguson Ferguson Samuel Albery Alice Lubben Tubbs Sandhouse Farm Mary I. Jarman Iowa Falls Cola Monroe George Frutchey Minneapolis Grace Podbaski O. N. Patrick David Heisey David, Jr Charlotte Dr. Hleissy John Heisey F. M. Hofacre 0. O. Hosford Milton O. Roberts Jennie Peerson Paul Petersen Cluft Speffenhagen J. W. Turner Charlie Chaplin H. F. Pierce Frank Pierce Vinton Miami Florida J. A. Deutrick Edna Schoonover Los Angeles Jones County Fair Association James Wyrick Virginia Mr. Wyrick O. G. Thomas Rochester Minnesota Mayo Brothers’ Hospital District Court George A. Fisher Otto Luedman Olin Emma Mobr Arthur Hutchins Morley Adela F. Smith Oral Fleming Hilla Leahy Ottumwa Isaac Sears Katherine Davenport Dr. L. G. Stubler Ana i Dyersville Bayless Business College Gipgers W. H. McClintock Mary A. Fawcett Fawcett R. M. Hicks Joseph Hofacre Ruth Hofacre Marengo Frank Misa Martha Been Dakota Farmer Aberdeen Hofacre Monticello High Schoo Towa State College Ames Express Hotacre New Library Books Russia Baring Renaisance Sichel Comstock Elabath Muller Taylor Stoddard N Playa Mackay Ruggles Red Gap Wilson Victory Conrad Edward Burton Wood Merwin Bull Run Appomattox Hopkins Jim Willsia Quirk Arnold Brown Gettysburg Altaheler Haton Delaware County Washington Jefferson Counties Earlville Phoenix Dr. EL Hingling Bros Hicks & Rickless Cadet Black Cat Kayser’s Kehrer Hicks & Ricklefs C. H. Schipman MAIN K. A. Hubbard
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