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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
9
James A McNeal proprietor of James A McNeal and Co jeweler, Monticello, visited town last Friday and spoke highly of the area. He plans to open a branch store here in the near future.
Jerome S Brazelton reports from Pasadena that his sister Ruby Brazelton is very ill with slim prospects for recovery. Miss Brazelton left Monticello years ago seeking a longer life in a warmer climate.
Mr. Beckwith, who sold his farm near Arlington, arrived in town yesterday hoping to rent unoccupied rooms or a house but found none available. Residents report regular inquiries for lodging with little supply.
Isaac Maxwell challenged the city on an equalization board assessment. Judge Ellison heard the appeal last Friday. The board’s rise in assessment was reversed and the wrongful charge cancelled. A weather couplet predicts a rainy December ahead. A bright sun followed a Sunday rain.
John Wenger, son of Sam Wenger, trapped a rare badger on the John Woods farm amid prior lawsuits about the property. The owner, John Rhowedder of Wyoming township, recently marketed a Garlond of 31 steers in Chicago, bought last spring for 66 dollars each, now selling near 150 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Cassady of Indianapolis report a Thanksgiving Campbell reunion at Mrs Tansels home with 33 relatives present and a grand time. Rudolph Bohren newly elected supervisor visited Anamosa last Monday and asked about the board’s bills noting December was lighter than other months.
The grand jury indicted George Schladetaky for wife and child desertion Art Hayes for escaping from the pen Mont Woodworth for assault with intent to commit a rape and Charles Grimm for abandoning his children. Other indictments may exist but arrests are not yet public. Mrs. Elizabeth Tice of Monticello has moved to Pasadena California for health with sisters Mary Dawson and Mrs. Belle Rice. L L Driebellois son of the late Oc Driebelois visited Scotch Grove and reports his brother Jay in Madison Wisconsin. A diphtheria case was reported at the Wilhelm home and quarantine placed. Rhinehart Tobiason escaped severe injury by a wood saw accident. A Bible institute is planned for January with Rev Dr Dodds conducting lectures and classes.
Joe and L Rieger attended their brother Frank Rieger's funeral in Lamont after his death on his 80th birthday. Frank once lived west of Monticello before moving to Buchanan county about 25 years ago. left surviving siblings Joseph Louis Rieger and Mrs Lena Nipp. William G McConnon of Pittsburgh visited his mother and sister over Thanksgiving. He just returned from Norway where he oversaw construction of a Westinghouse electrical plant and will likely move to Spain for another project with the same firm.
Mrs. Orlando McDaniel and her husband have sold their Sierra Madre California residence and bought a house in Long Beach where they moved four weeks ago. They reside near the ocean front and street car line and are within ten minutes of downtown. They have many Iowa friends in California and hosted several guests from Iowa on Thanksgiving.
Fred Gurney of Chicago, longtime Monticello youth, a police lieutenant with about seventy men, spent Thanksgiving in town and planned a trip to Anamosa to visit a penitentiary warden. Robert O Bowman will perform at the Presbyterian church on December 1 with impersonations including Shylock and Mr Dooley, part of the Music Lovers Lecture Course. 60 cent tickets.
The Express ends its business year on December 1 with record overall volume. Advertising receipts, subscriptions, and job work charges all reached new highs, while no department was favored. The editor emphasizes subscriber priority and faith with customers, expressing satisfaction with the year's work and goodwill.
George W Russell aged 72 dies after removal to Frances Willard hospital in Chicago following surgery. Body brought to Monticello with Dallas Russell and Mrs William Julson. funeral at Hubbard parlors led by Rev Roy Y Porter. Born April 11 1840 in Dubuque county. married Adeline Cameron 1861. survivors include son and daughter Edith Button of Monticello and Mrs. Edith Button. home in Monticello for nearly 50 years.
Raymond K Slauson and Miss Christin M Starks wed in Omaha at the Harry J King residence. They return to Monticello and plan to settle, with a reception from friends after a surprise visit by many young locals. Slauson works in the family transfer and teaming business. Starks is the daughter of the late Charles Starks and owns homesteads in South Dakota.
Miss OJarna Q Gruenstein and Paul Bader wed at the German Reformed church where Rev KE E Gruenstein serves as pastor. The couple's attendants were Myrta Hans Maude Bader Calvin Bader and Albert Gruenstein. A reception followed at the parsonage and the couple will live in New Rockford North Dakota.
Mrs. Chambers and husband attended the funeral of Thomas L. Kula in Oxford Junction after his sudden Texas death at 28. He died November 23 after three years ill health, leaving a widow, two children, and his father P. I. Kula plus siblings. The service was November 27 at Sacred Heart church.
Rachael Heafacre reports Miss Clara Noyes visited the high school on Tuesday. The senior class chose a kite shaped pin as their emblem and may produce poets this year under Miss McCaskey. Some pupils missed Monday classes after Thanksgiving break. Sophomores approve a Friday class party at the school house. Music grades drew criticism and one pupil tripped down stairs after staring at her grade.
The Board of Education met in special session with Dr. T. M. Redmond and others present. Minutes approved. Bills allowed for Contingent Fund janitor and various text books. Teachers salaries set per contracts. Boiler inspection referred to printing and insurance committee. Meeting adjourned. JE E Reed Secretary.
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