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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
7
A series of short notes from Anamosa and nearby towns report upcoming events and visitors. Bird Carter returns from Marion last Monday morning, and many others travel to Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Minneapolis, and beyond for visits. Several residents plan trips to Winona, Randolph Nebraska, and Lost Nation while local shops advertise dresses at Deatrick's.
A flurry of short items lists visitors and travel from Monticello to Clinton Cedar Rapids Tabor Waverly Waterloo and Dubuque. Residents recall returns from Sioux City Valley City St Louis and Mitchell while Harvest Home events loom. Local ads mention Deutrick’s goods and Osberger,Draft items.
The Rev. Dr. A. M. Billingsley will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday morning at the usual hour. All are invited. The Quarterly Conference will be held at the church Friday evening at 7 30. Mr and Mrs Lorin Palmer and children of Anamosa visited Jacob Schneider last Tuesday.
The Monticello column reports rain halting Worthington ball game plans and delaying a Ryan visit, while storms damage railway tracks and street lamps. It notes school board urges itemized bills for faster handling, local employment shifts, visits by Miss Peterson and Miss McCuskey, and community events at Pictured Rocks and Volga City.
The Sudden death of Mrs. Ella Orcutt Berlin of Laredo Missouri on August 8 led to a funeral in Monticello with her husband Calvin Berlin and children Effie Bennie among the mourners. Attending were relatives from Monticello Springville Iowa and Laredo plus Rev Chester Young. The deceased born September 11 1857 near Monticello was a longtime Methodist and beloved community member. Her pastor Rev Young praised her Christian life and service in the Ladies Aid and revival follow up.
The article extols Upper Iowa University as a leading Iowa college whose graduates demonstrate careful training. It urges prospective students to request a catalog from Fayette and compare merits. It also notes Monticello postal savings plans and staff changes at Monticello High School.
H F Witt a Monticello jeweler committed death by own action by taking aqua ammonia. Inquest found suicide after his apparent despondency and insanity earlier years. Sister Mrs Henry Wendell of Lakefield Minnesota arrived for funeral arrangements. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
Alfred Frey 68, formerly of Monticello Yvan, vanished near La Grande Oregon during July. He was left at Meacham on July 17 with funds to reach Monticello Iowa where relatives live. A search has yielded no clues and locals suspect an accidental fall near Meacham or travel by train.
Miss Hazel Herrington travels to Manchester this morning to visit friends. Clark Byam’s health is reported as poor with no improvement expected. William Stabler and son Russell take a weeklong pleasure trip to Petoskey Michigan. Iowa hopes for a homecoming and population rebound if droughts are conquered.
House and lot with barn fruit trees and full household goods offered for sale at a bargain. 175 feet frontage 250 feet depth. Terms to suit purchaser. Inquire at the house W L Rosa owner.
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