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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
2
Correspondence lists many visits and arrivals across Cedar Rapids Monte Castle and Monticello. Residents travel to Dubuque Anamosa Olin Manila and Correctionville while neighbors host and celebrate engagements picnics and family moments. Highlights include Geo Hucker returning from France and plans for Marguerite McNielly to wed Elmer Burr in Red Oak Iowa.
R L Truesdale of Wyoming and Miss Velma Fay Whitney of Central City wed in Cedar Rapids on August 7. He serves as assistant cashier at Citizens Bank and the couple plan to reside at the Tourtellott house after September 1. Chautauqua season closes with strong attendance and a profitable outcome for organizers.
A man named Thomas Camison was injured when an auto failed to notice him as he stepped aside near Wilcox Street then John Lyons Street. He suffered no broken bones but will be bedbound for some time. Davenport resident Mrs Helen Rynerson gave birth to twins, one child dying Sunday. Also noted are travels, visits, and social updates including Cedar Rapids trips, cave visits, and overseas service reflections.
Miss Edith Gestel visited with her parents from Upper Iowa University over Sunday. Mr and Mrs F J Bohiken and their little daughter Jeff spent a Hastings visit with relatives. The Gestels plan to leave around November first for Wisconsin. Mrs A Olmstead and daughter Florence stayed with relatives at Strawberry Point. Mrs F W Lawrence was called to Onslow by her mother's illness. Hazel Samels of Minneapolis stayed with the McDonoughs. Pierce and daughters Dorothy and Lois visited friends at Farley. The Wilsons of Dundee were guests at the Gestel home. Dairy Day drew many locals to Delhi. Dr J R Guthrie of Dubuque visited relatives briefly. Andrew Miller sold his farm and will move to Wisconsin. Sunshine Club hosted by Mrs A Blair. Willie First and son visited Hopkinton. Allen Olmstead drove to Strawberry Point. L C Reardon visited Monticello on business. Mrs H S Pierce spent Thursday morning in Monticello.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports American troops will remain in Siberia to guard the Siberian railroad to satisfy Japan while no U S forces will be sent to Mexico to protect American property.
August 13 notes report Po 1 Black recovering after major surgery at John McDonald hospital Monticello. Herman Caspers traveled to Garden City Kansas to inspect land. G Wicks of Monticello settled Furimuers Mutual claim in Castle Grove. Sue theran church ice cream social a success. Henry Pillard from near Anamosa visited locally. Lyman Aldrich and August Ahrendsen back from western Canada trip. C A McLaughlin lost a steer to lightning last Wednesday’s storm. W D McLaughlin visited Anamosa last Sunday evening. J T Appleby rebuilding his fence.
Prairieburg August 8. Harry Flockhart of Washington DC visits grandmother in southwestern Iowa with sister Mable and brother Roy. Mr and Mrs A A Dowman of Lost Nation return home with children after two weeks here. Velma Whitney and Roy Truesdell wed at Cedar Rapids and plan to live in Wyom. Leias Benson visits sister in Anamosa. Nyra Gaskell leaves for Pipestone Minnesota. Juhyl Chandler visits. John and Mrs Sible travel to Belmond.
Mary Stout and David R Doyle wed at home with Father Powers officiating at 9 30. Ruth Becoming Stana way married James H Stana way as Rev Lang presided at the bride’s parents home. Milo Prentice sold the Hiram Brady farm to Darrow of Cass township at a profitable margin. Henry Chipman place bought by five Anamosa men, 208 acres, $225 per acre. G W James farm at Wyoming bought by I W Flenniken and Frank Starry, 280 acres, $210 per acre, $58000 total. John Dumont farm 200 acres sold by Chas Brown for $250 per acre. Burlingham sues John Hegers in Jones county court over farm sale commission of $1000.
The notice mourns infant Norbert Klocker of Sacred Heart parish who died at nine months old from teething complications. It reports Dr May and Matt Disenius selling a 280 acre farm south of Temple Hill church for 37000 to Frank Coctello, with sale via Keefe Tallman and Jos A Kelly. Ada Langworthy Collier of Dubuque dies after a long literary career and Bemis Langworthy ties. An Oxford Junction Mirror note discusses correcting a veterans’ return error and urges readers to inform editors of service records.
Word arrives that Prof Robin Guthrie will be superintendent of the Redfield school next year. Louis Finch, son of Mr and Mrs John Finch, has safely arrived in Newport News Virginia from overseas service, bringing good news to many friends.
Anamosa Eureka reports County Attorney B E Rhinehart will clean up delinquent state auto tax records after January 1. The state sends 400 cards listing delinquents, many for junked or moved vehicles. Rhinehart plans affidavits to close records and notify the state department as required.
A Jones County Council of Defense meeting will be held at Anamosa Iowa on Sunday August 24 at 3 00 PM. City Hall All members are urged to attend as business includes auditing claims and review of funds on hand.
Sioux City Journal notes a common belief that most men become poor listeners after marriage, highlighting social observations about marital communication and behavior.
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