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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1904

Page

3

Monticello Express Promotes Weekly Publication

The Monticello Express notes its Thursday issue cadence under editor J W Doxsee and announces annual subscription price at 1 75 dollars.

Onslow News Roundup December 6

Onslow reports visits by Mrs. Richardson and son Frank to Cedar Rapids. Russell cousins from Monticello and Anamosa visit the old homestead. Missouri homesteading trip for Puraysh and Arthur Noyes. Local merchants promote holiday stocks and displays. Onslow Graphic announced with first issue Thursday by Billman Company. Anti Saloon League agent Aubtard active in the county. News of Fred Hanen’s brother Paul’s wife’s death and funeral plans. Farm sale prices satisfactory. Tasker family relocating to Wyomug. Wreck near Bethel church injures the Green family. Dr Knittle reports all improving.

Onslow Richardson Frank Cedar Rapids Robert Russell Monticello John Russell Anamosa Old Homestead Irene “ Noyes New York Nerd Puraysh Arthur Noyes Ozark Mountain Missouri Onslow Graphic Billman Company Mary Wicerwar Nina Wilton I N Frah James Kirkpatrick G Aubtard Anti Saloon League of Iowa Fred Hanen Paul Nora Springs Hs Feneral Coomas Tasker Bala Wyomug Fred Schuidgt Tois Green Clay Township Knittle

Center Junction Calendar Trails Local Visits And Hoedown

Center Junction news notes visitors from Massillon Onslow and Clinton. An upcoming December 16 Opera House performance by the Center Junction Orchestra is announced. Local families and merchants report travel, sales events, memorial thanks, and a community corn husking gathering with over 50 bushels collected despite rheumatism.

Center Junction Roy Sheckler Marble Bog Dan Saxon Massillon William Alexander F E. Fowlie Onslow J. M. Young H. Richardson Mra Smith Frankie Preston W.V. Watson J. M Young Clinton Center Junction Orchestra Opera House Georges Andrews Myron D Nie Kipurz Sui Curson de Hubbard Tedur Rapids Methodist Episcopal Church T J. Platner

Castle Grove News Roundup and Local Moves

Local notes report Will Doran traveling south, Ben Harris at a Chicago stock show, and J Hogan delivering cattle to Chicago. The Krominga sale drew a large crowd with fair prices. Hand separator plan discussed by John Hasler. Louise Rohn of Monticello visits. Mrs Alexander Davidson improves. Community moves include Fred Hasler’s farm relocation and P Leugenhager's move from Hopkinton. Teachers listed for districts 1 through 9 with names.

Castle Grove Will Doran South Ben Harris Chicago J Hogan John Hasler Louise Rohn Monticello Alexander Davidson Frederick Harken Council Bluffs Charlies F Krueger Doon G. N. Harken Fred Hasler Prairieburg P. Leugenhager Hopkinton Hasler Gertrude McGovern Eda Cramer Elsie Cramer Elsie Noble Francy Schneider Nellie Schieb Baldwin Alice Rourke Louise Schneider

Local Sickness Rounds Cascade Area

December notes show Mrs. Alex Beatty and daughter Beulah ill with grip. Mr and Mrs John C Featherstone also sick at their East Cascade home. Prank Wilcox made a flying trip to Madison county during the last week. Rev W C Halbert called to Plymouth Illinois due to his father's illness.

Cascade Alex Beatty Beulah John C Featherstone East Cascade Prank Wilcox Madison County W. C. Halbert Plymouth Ilinois

Local residents and visitors mingle in Cascade and Bernard notes

M P Mahoney of Anaconda Montana visits Cascade and Bernard while Mrs A M Dubois stays with R H and D A Beatty. Henry Rogers welcomes a daughter born December 2. Ed Hickman of Marion North Dakota visits the Will and Wallace families. Ed Sherman of Butte recalls youth and notes Dubuque county ties. Otto Vogel is promoted to chief engineer aboard the Sonoma serving San Francisco Hawaii New Zealand and Australia. Chicken and turkey thieves still at large as Charles Heitchen finishes army term and heads home to resume service.

M. P. Mahoney Anacodna Montana Cascade Bernard A. M Dubois Lehigh R. H and D A Beatty Henry Rogers Ed Hickman Marion North Dakota Will and Wallace J. Hickman Ed Sherman Butte Dubuque County Otto Vogel Sonoma San Franciso Hawaii New Zeland Australia Charles Heitchen

Temperance convention called for reorganizing Anti Saloon League

Citizens of Jones county Kansas invite delegates to a December 18 1904 meeting at Anamosa city hall to reorganize the county Anti Saloon League for sentiment building law enforcement legislation and pledge signing. Churches temperance groups farmers clubs and youth societies are urged to appoint delegates from Anamosa Monticello Wyoming Onslow Center Junction Martelle and other locales.

Jones County Towa Anawosa County Anti Saloon League Christian Endeavor Farmer's Clubs Anamosa L L Lockard Almond Stevens DeWitt White E. Strawman Nelson Potter Monticello C S Barker J. W

Temperance Meeting and Nov... Nuptials in Jones County

A Jones County Anti-Saloon League convention is scheduled in Anamooxa with Rev. L. L. Lockard presiding and a full afternoon program on temperance methods led by Rev. Dr. William G Hubbard and Roy Alman Stevens. Also listed are November marriage licenses across numerous local couples and a political note on President Roosevelt’s Iowa idea and tariff policy expectations.

Jones County Anamoxa L. L Lockard William G Hubbard Congregational Church Roy Alman Stevens W. G. Hubbard Hawe Mra

Buckwheat Flour Available at Scotch Grove Mill

The buckwheat flour ground at Scotch Grove mills is on hand at Samuel Eby’s home one door south of Proctor’s store in Monticello or at the mill. If you cannot call, mail a card to the post office with e408.

Scotch Grove Samuel Eby Proctor’s Monticello

University extension center proposed amid lectures and pledges

The community considers forming a permanent university extension center after a well received lecture by Prof Sparks. Tickets for the next course sold out with 110 pledged members. donors include H Tiarks and many couples and individuals. A deposition in Omaha civic federation case implicates Chief Donahue in police corruption, detailing Barker’s claims of immunity and prior crimes.

Sparks University Center H. Tiarks A W Steiner M. McLaughlin R&r C Strirton Hattie Lo McCuskey Edith Curtis W EF Robo O C Hunter A. C G. Villa S. Bidwell Mary Marvin Andrew Davidson Bebb Douging Smith Fred Kuop Caroline Bicks W A Mirek Margaret Greer E. & Hicks J. S Hail J . A. Doutrick C EB Heisey Jones A. Kempf W. E. van Buren Mary I. Jarman M 4. Veeter P. Prabm Lewis Lang George Schaeifer Edward Templeton John Bateman George Ambubl J W. Doxsee Mary Doxsee E G. Drury W.W. Hunter Mildred Bates Farwell Libbie Robertson Nangy G_ Carroll Mary Pound William Stabler W. Stabler Matt Noyes H CC Bohlken Ike Sater Harry D Smith R W McFarland FF. P. Stabler C. A Errickson E. Reed August Ricklefe Lillian Lawrence Rosalie Nelson H. Johnson Amanda Hestford A. B Sayles Frank B Bolton George Inglis Nettie Hazard Lulu Gibson Chloe Brazelton May Scales Nellie K Lane Mary E. Leyden George Barker Anamosa Tanner Elmer E. Thomas Omaha Civic Federation Federation Donahue Barker Indiana Missouri Omaha Dennison Minnesota Thomas

Five Generations of Saum Family Gather for Ancestral Portrait

At N. Saum's home in the county’s southern part on the 27th alt five generations gathered. George Saum the great great grandfather is ninety. his son J D Saum is sixty nine. his daughter Mrs W S Weeks is forty four. her daughter Mrs Nora Schipp is twenty one. Nora’s daughter Miss Orpha is six, representing five generations.

Saum N. Saum George Saum J D. Saum W. S. Weeks Nora Schipp Orpha

Notice of Sale by Trustee in Monticello Iowa Real Estate

Notice of sale bids to be received at Monticello State Bank building until 8 p m December 10 1904 for the undivided one half of lot 2 and related parcels in railroad and Turcks additions Monticello Iowa to T A Rohn estate. Bids may be on the described lots separately or together. Trustee James A Voorhees reserves right to reject all bids.

Monticello State Bank T. A. Rohn Turck S Monticello Iowa James A. Voorhees Bessie Hanna Guardian Lindsley Jonathan Fadley Joohn Coaley James Shelley Francis E Hall Admr Joseph Kennedy Et al J A Hopkins Nettis Haines Jane E Krouse Harrison R Morse Nelson Hakes KM Peet Rubt Johnson A H Morey Charles Callahan Hual L D Lawrence Ward Henry J Herren Private Vale R Bohren A Matthiessen Reed John Finch John Thompson Alvert Brown Chris Ingerson Alva J Walston Rose Walston Henry Walston George F Leclerc Charles F Leclerc Henry A Leclere Hattie Rundle Hattie Monticello Express Fred Shover Gerhard D Harken Elizabeth Harken Frederick Harken James M Peet O L Pitkins Jones County Phobe Alxander Isabelle Ash Nancy Fawcettanu John Todd Anamusa J. H. Rambey Jones Co District Court State of Helen A. Booth William Knaab Rowe J.H. Ramsey

Home Offered For Sale At 2504 E Hoag

A resident offers a house for sale as they plan to move to Kansas. The property is listed at 2504 East Hoag and terms are described as advantageous.

Kansas

District Court calendar notes December term proceedings

The December term opened with Judge Miller presiding. A grand jury chaired by E. G. Peet and six members set to hear cases. the petit jury to report next Monday. A long list of civil and guardianship matters, verdicts, continuances, and potential judgments outlines the docket from December 1 to December 18, with numerous default judgments, dismissals, and estate proceedings including appraisals, guardianships, and real estate sales.

E. G. Peet A. J. Byerly W. M. Byerly John Hage E EF Hicks E. Kirkpatrick Springer Wallace Giltrap White Starry McNally Arnold Countryman Chaloupuka Coffee McMurrin Cascade Bank Barrett Faragher Bryant Paragher Zimmerman van Sickle Patton Brown City of Anamosa Michael Connery D M Griffith Exrest A Connery jJudge

Card of Thanks from Mrs. G. N. Harken and Children

The family thanks friends and neighbors for their assistance during their bereavement and for the abundant sympathy shown.

G. N. Harken

Brood Sows for Sale in Onslow Iowa

Eight Poland China brood sows available for sale. Contact 25a H Nall in Onslow Iowa for details and pricing.

Poland China H. Nall Onslow, Iowa

The Senior Class Play Cast List

The program lists cast members for the Senior Class Play including Edward Roberts John Mayberry Willis Campbell Tom George Old Mr Bemis Millington Carpenter Young Mr Bemis Doyt Rhodes Dr Lawton Will Wales Mrs Roberts Maude Mirick Mrs Crawshaw Margaret Potter Young Mrs Bemis Libbie Thoeni A Maid Minnie Barnts An Economical Boomerang Alexander Dabbleton Arthur Baker Bird Plover Ray Baade A Doster Cleve Welch Mrs Alexander Dabbleton Panny Carter Mrs Bird Plover Ethel Smith Maggie Clara Noyes de

Edward Roberts John Mayberry Willis Campbell Tom George Old Bemis Millington Carpenter Young Doyt Rhodes Lawton Will Wales Roberts Maude Mirick Crawshaw Margaret Potter Young Libbie Thoeni Minnie Barnts Alexander Dabbleton Arthur Baker Bird Plover Ray Baade Doster Cleve Welch Panny Carter Bird Plover Ethel Smith Maggie Clara Noyes

John Banister English Violinist of Seventeenth Century Fame

The article traces John Banister as a leading English violinist who succeeded Baltzar as Charles II’s band leader. It notes his public concerts at his Musick School near the George tavern Whitefriars, and Parley of Instruments at the Academy in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Banister died in 1679.

John Banister Baltzar Charles II Pepys Banister Chambers’ Journal

Birth of the Bus in Paris and London Omnibus Roots

The Paris omnibus began in 1662 as a coach for two pence under Louis XIV and Pascal’s management. It faded, reappeared in 1827 under Lafitte, then London started the first buses on July 4, 1829 from Paddington to the Bank of England and to Yorkshire Street. The initial "Shillibeers" carried twenty two inside with three horses, headed by a naval officer’s son as driver.

Paris Louis XIV Pascal Lafitte London Paddington Bank of England Yorkshire Stinge New Road Shillibeers London Standard

Hats Through The Ages From China To England

The piece traces hat origins from China to Europe with early straw hat production in Paris and mentions of 15th century inventories. It notes Leghorn Tuscany as a center and England’s Bedfordshire hubs at Dunstable and Luton since the 1600s. Feathera ads Burrichter's offers all kinds and prices.

Canton Europe Paris John Fastolfe Coryatt Provence Tuscany Leghorn Bedfordshire Dunstable Luton England London Mail

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THE J. W. Doxsee Anti-Saloon Co Ervine Lawrence Edith Atkins Fred White Blanche Hoover Leonard Walker Dora Joslin Joho G. Krouse Marion A Markham Adolph Bohlken Emma_ Bohlken Marty Sinkey Floy Duke Arthur Gilmore Jennette Walston Christian Hansen Otlie Lovstad George W. Walton Beatrice Bixler William Drinkwater Julia J. Camp Charles Arthur Sophia Anderson George Ramsey Henricksen Jennie Atwood Fred Bailey Bessie Day Roosevelt Des Moines Register-Leader Washington Cummins EH. E. Hoag Miller Hohorsbehn & Sons American Cooperage Company International Harvester Co of Avenues WA Miller Adan Kramer W Smith F M Belknap T M Belknap Union State Bank of Paragher W C Bryant Pearl Holcomb D C Holcomb E Peet Thomas Broderson J N Anderson Curley Cutx W Marfield John H Miller Jones County Breeders’ Association D AH Liddy Probate Matters New York Company Scenery and Properties Garland Gaden Laura Lorraine Master Charley Rose Howell Birth OF the Bus B. Kuppenheimer Milwaukee & St. Paul F. A. Miller C. A. Erickson & Co York State Roseline Oil Pennsylvania Petroleum Seelye & Oaks Bank & Ins Dubuque Kansas City Journal Carl Schurz Snawis Darling J. W. Doxsie Bilera & Bolton's
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