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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1904

Page

2

Monticello Express subscription price note

The Monticello Express lists the Thursday edition details with editor proprietor J W Coxsee and a per year subscription price of 1.75.

Christmas Vacation and Local News in Wyoming Area

December items note public school holiday for two weeks, local visits by residents such as W G Krause in Cedar Rapids and Miss Erma Babcock returning from Monmouth, plus church services, weddings, and several public sales. Community updates include hospitalities, travel to Oklahoma, and reflections on local electric service.

Wyoming W. G. Krause Cedar Rapids the Express Frank Tamblyn Sonata I’. Dellitt Ethel Richardson Cornell College W. Hutchins Anamosa Willie Garrison Mary Paul Ard Ginee Dawson Center Junction Orla Wherry Northern Pacific Railroad A M. Dunobis Lehigh Webster County RH. V. Hadd.ck Henrietta Franks Coggon Erma Babcock Winifred Wherry Monmouth Illinois Robert Leamon Madison Township Gertrude Carrington Leamon Brown’s Station Clinton G. W. Fields, Jr George Ross Bohler Onslow Oklahoma Mr. Bohler Jones County Chester Tourtellot Hopkinton Presbyterian Church Daniel Tourtellot Lenox McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago W. 4 H. Tourtellot A. M. Loomis

Christmas notices and social items from Castle Grove area

December 20 updates report a Christmas tree set for the Lutheran church and visits among locals. Shipped hogs to Chicago. travels between Muscatine, Cedar Rapids, Monticello. weather and road drift affect travel. several residents visit kin and return home for holidays.

Castle Grove the Express Leslie Dunham Muscatine C. R. Wilder A. B. Harway William McAleer Pat Leonard Chicago George Jennie Davidson Bowen’s Prairie Blanche Noble Coe Cedar Rapids Hugh Barclay Monticello Blizzard O. F. Hosford Cool Norman John Davidson Minnscota Alexander Davidson

Cascade News Summary of Local Events and Transactions

Cascade notes include visits by Robert Van Zile and Miss Meyers, a critical medical report on B F Crawford, Lees brothers buying the Harry Hanson farm, Thomas Kingsley leading the ice harvest, and Sam J. Kingsley returning home. Rail operations expanded with three locomotives in service, stock movement rising, Mutual Fire Association securing farm institute speakers, Wesleyan Seminary incorporation, trustees buying three McQuillen Kingsley Beatty lots east of the Methodist church, and plans for a spring building project.

Cascade Robert van Zile Farley Miss Meyers Mhopkinon Dennison B. F. Crawford Lees Brothers Washington Township Jones County Harry Hanson Thomas Kingsley Sam J Alice Kingsley F. W. Kingsley J. L Fober Mutual Fire Association Des Moines Farmers’ Institute Wesleyan Seminary McQuillen, Kingsley & Beatty Methodist Church

Obituary for Joe McLaughlin Buried at Garryowen

Joe McLaughlin a 19 year old youth who died last week and was buried Thursday at Garryowen from his late residence. He was described as a genial man of good reputation and fine disposition who suffered a short illness caused by dropsy of the heart.

Joe McLaughlin Garryowen

Local Notes and Social News Center Junction

Center Junction reports L A Dreibelbis of Canton in the area. Miss Belle Lyons suffers eye trouble. Richard Williamson acts as juror at Anamosa. Arthur Kiburaz visited Monti cello for the Millionaire Tramp. Lillian Livingston visited Montivello, returning Monday. Florence Smith visited Wyoming. brother's wife and babies accompanied her home Monday. Nettie Wright recovering from lung fever under Dr Young. Eunice and Matilda Eldred of Rock Island returned from visiting O O Watson. Sunday schools plan Christmas Cantata at Presbyterian church on Christmas Eve. Minnie Dawson, nursing training at Des Moines M E hospital, had diphtheria but is recovering and home for holiday.

Center Junction L. A. Dreibelbis Canton Belle Lyons Richard Williamson Anamosa Arthur Kiburaz Monticello Lillian Livingston Montivello Florence Smith Wyoming Nettie Wright Young Eunice Matilda Eldred Rock Island O O Watson Minnie Dawson M. E Hospital Des Moines

Local notes from Onslow December brief itemization

Onslow reports several family moves and illnesses. The Taskers relocate to Wyoming Parks Chase returns from South Dakota. Mrs Sadie Thomas visits for holidays. N B Noyes suffers a rheumatic attack. Mrs William Neelans bedridden with rheumatism. Many children sick but not severely. Local advertising query raised by P H Schmalfeldt. Ross Bohler departs with goods for Oklahoma. families plan to follow to a rented farm soon.

Onslow Taskers Wyoming Parks Chase South Dakota Sadie Thomas Chicago N. B Noyes Harry Hemping George Miller Colo Iowa William Neelans Dr. Knittle the Express P. H. Schmalfeldt Robt. Clark Ross Bohler Oklahoma John Henderson J. &. Watkins

Castle Grove social event nets near four hundred dollars

The Catholic community of Castle Grove held a sociable and literary program last Friday night despite bad weather. Although bills were unpaid, the Monticello business men who generously supported the fundraiser likely boosted the church treasury by about four hundred dollars. Mrs Murphy thanks the Monticello merchants and pledges reciprocal help.

Castle Grove Monticello Murphy

Monticello Calaboose Urged To Improve Prison Conditions

The Burlington Hawkeye editorial urges the Monticello city jail to be cleaned and upgraded citing sanitary issues and humaneness. It compares to county jails and calls for a modest, healthful facility to deter crime and protect nearby residents and officers.

Monticello Calaboose Burlington Hawkeye The Hawkeye Monticello City Monticello Iowa

Hopkinton to Whitewater death and various regional items

A roundup of news items from Iowa and nearby towns includes IDOGDOOEY James C. Kirkwood a Hopkinton resident dying at his Whitewater home. Nellie O Hara a Cedar Rapids teacher in the Philippines dies en route home. Iowa State College teams excel in horse judging. Anti saloon league actions begin injunctions against seventeen saloonkeepers in Benton county. Marshall clubs organized at Hopkinton and Manchester. Bible study classes enroll 576 students at Iowa State College Ames and a new Y M C A building is under construction. Other notes cover a murder sentence in Dubuque a bishop’s elevation in Helena and local lawsuits and accidents.

James C. Kirkwood Hopkinton Whitewater Kangae Nellie O’hare Cedar Rapids Philippines Iowa State College Chicago Benton County Ames William Jones Dubuque William Hart Anamosa Charles M Thomas Jackson County Frances Bowen A. B. Bowen Maquoketa Onslow Graphic John Haas Cedar County

Christmas Music at Congregational Church Service

The 10 45 morning service at the Congregational Church will feature Christmas music including Hayden selections from Creation and The Heavens are Telling, Hughes Anthem All Glory Evermore, Ashford pieces, and a Christmas sermon. A Monticello young man is sought for a government mail service position with rapid pay growth. send to box 570 Cedar Rapids Iowa. Ferndell olives advertised for sale at Jay's.

Hayden Anthem Hughes Lorenz Judah Ashford Monticello Cedar Rapids Iowa

Late Court Proceedings on Judge's Calendar

List of civil court actions with outcomes including dismissals judgments settlements and guardianship orders. Key cases: McNally versus Arnold dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. Mott appointed permanent guardian for Harriet M Mott bond set at 1500. Cannonwine versus Hardinet ax dismissed without prejudice. Caffee versus McMurrin trial verdict for plaintiff. Carney Bros versus Jones County Telephone Co judgment for plaintiff 235 70. Faragher versus Zimmer man judgment for plaintiff 25. Van Sickle versus Patton settled. Ellen Brown versus City of Anamosa judgment for plaintiff 250 and costs. Wosoba versus Moravec settled. Richmond versus Madison decree in title quieting. Myrick versus Telephone Co judgment foreclosing five notes.

John McNally Hiram Arnold M. M. Mott Harriet M. Mott William Hardinet Ax A. J. Cantonwine A. B .Caffee M. McMurrin Carney Bros Jones County Telephone Co G. F. Faragher Ralph Zimmerman F. A. van Sickle Walker Patton Ellen Brown City of Anamosa George A. Wosoba F. E. Moravec O. P. Richmond John Madison H. D. Myrick

Administrator Named for Helen A. Routh Estate

Public notice states Lewis Darling was appointed administrator by the district court of Jones County Iowa for the Helen A. Routh estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court and indebted persons should make prompt payment to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa November 29 1908.

District Court Jones County Helen A. Routh Monticello Iowa State OF A. G. Zimmerman A. G Zimmerman J.A. Ramsey Isabelle Ash Nancy Fawcett John Todd Phebe A. Alexander

Executors Notice for George F Lrclere Estate Monticello

Executors appointed in Monticello Iowa notify all creditors and claimants to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. Debtors are urged to make immediate payment to avoid costs. Dated December 13 1905.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa George F. Lrclere Monticello

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. W. Coxsee Wyomiing Neighborhood ‘News Idogdooey John Carroll Helena Keane Ireland Messmer Glennon Lillian Crufutt Montour Tama District Court Sarah Crufutt George B. van Saun Masonic Lodge Towa Cedar Falls van Saun Cecila Dodge Lamont Independence Miss Dodge Hesner & Thompson Albert Johnson Alburnett Linn County State Cass Indiana Jenesek Schaak Watch Service Passavant Hospital Johnson Rush Street Bridge Shippy Maher Rohan Central Station New York J. H. Fryberger Express Chicago Daily Tribune Daily Tribune Jed Carlton Monticello Opera House Mr. Carlton J. G. Sturtz Emma Jean Carlton Diane East Lynne Uncle Tom’s Cabin Ferndell Jay's Lewis Darling I. W. Coxsex Leclere Henry A, Leclere Herrick & Bauder, Attys H. Ramsey District Court of Tower Hall’s Hardware L. C. Lawrence’s L. C. Lawrence Monticello State Bank Ann Jane Bintz Ohn Bintz Otis Whittemore Horace Gill W. A. Hogan Said County Gerhard Harken Costa Elizabeth V Harken Ron Frederick BE. Harken Herrick & Bauder, Attorneys For Estate French & Strub
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