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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
2
The Monticello Express lists J. W. Doxsee and Chas A. Doxsee as editors and proprietors. Subscription price per year is $2.00.
Center Junction notes a change in ownership of W. Spohn's restaurant to Tilsworth Welch of Clinton with possession October 1. Mentions band concert at EIhs park, visits among locals, a piano recital by Miss Martha Hanken, and various social gatherings, trips, and family updates across Center Junction, Cedar Rapids, Oskaloosa, Maquoketa, and Wyoming.
Joseph Then of North Whitewater township died Wednesday afternoon August 11 from injuries after attempting to control an infuriated horse hitched to a buggy. He was married to Honora Urbain in 1920 and survives his wife, mother, siblings, and extended family. Funeral held at St. John's Church Placid.
Lydia Jane Heil Noyes died August 10 1920 at Wynot Nebraska aged 10 years 8 months 15 days after a long illness. She was born December 26 1871 in Jackson County Iowa and married April 15 1908 to Arthur Noyes. Surviving: her father Willis Heil of Monmouth Iowa three brothers James Ven and Red Heil of Wynot five sisters Mrs Cork Wynot Mrs F McLaughlin Monticello Iowa Mrs Alter Lowman Maquoketa Iowa Mrs Shearer Freeport Illinois and Mrs Orth Welch Clinton Iowa The body was moved to Onslow and funeral services were held at the AL Ey church at two oclock led by Rev Bowder Wyoming The singers were Mrs Otha Johnson Thelma Sand Jessie Brown and Mrs Flora Franks
An automobile collision occurred near town Saturday evening when the Planer car struck the Dugery driven by John Crilley. Crilley sustained multiple stitches above one eye and the buggery was destroyed. Several local residents and visitors were noted in the week’s social items, with numerous trips to Cedar Rapids and Monticello and a large K of F picnic crowd on Sunday.
Local notes report on a farm meeting with a box social and fundraising aims. Families Monticello and Cass welcomed a new baby girl at John McDonald hospital. Smallpox quarantine affects Ta. FP Bulster and baby. Schools and fairs draw out residents including Curtin at Straw Point fair and Harold Bedell visiting from Washington.
A series of Sunday visits tied residents from St. Louis Hopkinton and Dubuque to households of Wheeless Blair Gesteal Lehmidt Barnes Pierce Wheeless Staudtcher and others. Descriptions note travel to Maquoketa and extended stays with relatives and friends across towns.
Janes Hughes traveled to Cedar Rapids then Clear Lake to visit her uncle N Hughes. Marion Latta and Miss Forward are guests in the Royden home. Mr. and Mrs. Bertine and Theola visited the Kk. W- Brady home. Mr. and Mrs. Wenstick and son George called on Scotch Grove. Mrs. Winins hosted in Monticello and Mrs. Ernest Wright visited in Monticello. Birth announced for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright. R. P. Clark owns a new Nash car.
Theo Martin found his home broken into on Sunday with about $75 in cash and valuables missing. A youth chased after the suspected thief, Geo Bizek of Oxford Junction, who was later captured and held in Hotel de McCarthy awaiting possible court action and reform school. the 18 year old’s parents reside in Oxford Junction.
In Jones County Iowa a district court petition seeks to quiet title to described realty held by Charles Meyers against multiple heirs and defendants. The suit alleges Meyers and Mumford have possessed the land for over years under color of title, seeking a full title decree and removal of clouds. Defendants are notified to appear by Sept 27 1920 or default and judgment will be entered.
In Jones County Iowa during the September term 1920 Mary Harris sues to quiet title to Lot 34 original Monticello plat and a strip adjoining Turck's/addition fields claiming ten years adverse possession under color of title. The petition alleges unknown heirs and claimants of Harriet McCartney and Jot 34 interests and prays for permanent bar of all opposing claims. Publication ordered for four consecutive weeks in The Monticello News.
In district court at Anamosa Iowa September 1920 OW Suter plaintiff sues William Walker alias William Wallace Anthony Miller alias Antoine Muller and others to quiet title to parts of sections 17 and 26 in township 86 north range West of the 5th P.M. The petition asserts plaintiff and grantors have held under color of title for over 20 years and seeks a decree quieting title against all defendants with any claimed interest. Defendants are warned to appear by noon on the second day of the term or a default will be entered.
The world's greatest troupe of daring athletes performs a rapid series of gyratory acts. A whirlwind display by Leach La Quillan captivates audiences with high speed spins and precision.
An evening of entertainment features music and vaudeville acts in a lively Friday program. Performers deliver a fast paced show with comedy, song, and dancing framed as an old time entertainment hour.
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