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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
9
Sunday visits and holiday shopping notes fill the column. Residents travel to Anamosa, Manchester, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Lamoni. Deatrick's promotes holiday sales as St. Nick appears. many readers plan Christmas visits and gatherings across Iowa communities.
The column lists names of residents visiting relatives during Christmas and winter breaks. It notes Mrs. Stebl Harris and others returning from visits, students and teachers traveling to Cedar Falls and Grinnell, and locals sending Christmas greetings. It mentions a meat market offer and area merchants’ holiday activities.
Dry weather and dust clouds from unsprinkled streets threaten health as dust spreads illness germs across our towns. The warning notes widespread exposure and potential disease during this dry spell.
Percy Guilford arrived back from Sterling Colorado last Saturday evening after a year away. He came to Cedar Rapids due to his brother's serious illness and has been visiting at the George Hubbard residence.
Mrs and Mrs 0 R Ricker former residents of Monticello visiting near Anamosa now reside in Seneca Nebraska. Carl Rabenal of Tintah Minnesota holidays in Monticello formerly worked for Central Lumber now in charge of a plant. Lawrence Locher returns for Christmas from Northwestern College of Dentistry Evanston Illinois with friend K Tio of Japan. Stockwells and children head to Osmond Nebraska for Mr Stockwell to manage Mrs Neals farm next year. Mrs Himer Cropp moved to Independence for treatment. Judge Ellison adjourned court until next Monday for motions and demurrers. Will Heeren and wife return from Dubuque where infantile paralysis limited them. Lanigan building next to Lanigan millinery now enclosed matching west building, a united fine structure.
Mr and Mrs Ed Harms of Manchester stayed Monday night with Mr and Mrs Ben Harms then left for California to spend the winter. The Harms family will also visit California in late January for several months. During the past week a number of marriage licenses were issued including Andrew Davidson and Jane Warner of Monticello Henry H Schahoon and Catherine Mary Huse man of Monticello Fred Bartels and Anna G Otton of Monticello Ray Gardner of Olin and Gladys Streeter of Olin M H Bowen of Boone and Emily J Hughes of Morley.
R A Cartano expresses satisfaction after a strong sale led by Col Wadick. Cows sold for 60 to 81 dollars, horses brought 440, with a large crowd, prompt bids, and swift action. Also notes vacations, staff changes, and Henry Carlson becoming cashier at Gooselake Savings Bank with a 1500 dollar salary.
Mrs A W Steiner presented Monticello high school with a 9 by 12 foot American flag last Friday during Christmas exercises. Superintendent K D Miller accepted the flag on her behalf and praised the gift for inspiring patriotic thoughts and spirit in students.
Holiday returnees include Paul Balcar Asa Lambert Jacob Carmichael Frank Hicks Georges Drinkwater from State University Lowell Hicks Ward Peet Reuben Hubbard Margaret Deischer Frank Dautremont from Ames Iola George from Madison Susanna Heisey from Lenox Hopkinton Alfred Labey Will Kehoe from St Joseph's Dubuque Agnes Stirton from Coe Cedar Rapids Burgess Tilwliger from Ames Fay Clark from Northwestern University.
Among the teachers the group returning home for Christmas vacation includes Frances Koop from Osage Francy Schneider Cresco Mary Hanawalt Norwoodville Gladys Fairbanks Larchwood Mary Coxsee Cresco Margaret Sutherland Scotch Grove Rolfe Clara Noyes Vinton Mabel Hoisey Ionia Marjorie Nelson Hartley Margaret Pond Charles City May Hostetter Manterville Minnesota Elsie Noble Castle Grove Marshalltown Gladys Welch Grand Island Nebraska.
Miss Gibson's pupils staged two rival recitals with Mabel Slauson and John Barton leading each division. The programs closed with a musical game and a treat. Participants included Harriet Robe Charlotte Leibslie John Barton Gayle Magee Lillian Hogan Kathryn Liddy Mildred Lambert La Vern Rockstad Bernice Podhaski Lucile Kraft Thais Van Meter Howard Harrington Bertha Jones Minnie Hasler Frieda Bohren Catherine McAleer Mildred Meyer Pearl Huene Isabel Meyer Harry Douirick Alice Rodman Josephine Meyer and more. The pupils orchestra performed several numbers for New Nemo Corsets Doutrick's.
Miss Ella Henderson taught in Clay township and Christmas exercises filled local churches. Mr. and Mrs. Farwell celebrated their 80th anniversary on the 28th. Deaths, marriages, accidents, and town news include Louis Dreibelbin dying of heart failure, Miss Georgia Hamblin and David Atkin wed in Anamosa, and Robert Hendreson Jr. breaking his collar bone after a horse incident. A new boot and shoe store opened, smallpox quarantines occurred, Burns Lodge elected officers, and Conductor Joe Quinn died after a train accident. The football banquet at the high school featured toasts and the spread of the “M” for team members.
Miss Catharine Marie Husmann daughter of Juli Husmann of Lovell township was married to Henry H. Schoon last Tuesday forenoon at the German Lutheran church by Rev Ide. A reception and dinner followed at the bride’s parents home and a dance at Kinsella Hall that evening.
A women led band and vaudeville troupe failed to draw crowds last Friday as posters teased a graceful program. Sparse seating emptied before curtain and manager canceled the show leaving patrons to claim refunds for unused tickets.
Settlement days are here. First of January or as near thereafter as may be all store debts and small accounts should be paid. If money is tight borrow from lenders. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr. L. G. Stabler at Patrick's jewelry store, Monticello. Victor Victrolas priced from $15 to $400. latest records and supplies available.
Mr and Mrs J F Podbasti of Bouton Iowa visited Monticello relatives Tuesday. They traveled to Hopkinton Wednesday and plan to return to Monticello for a longer stay.
Christmas programs were held across churches with child centered performances and generous holiday giving. Congregational and Presbyterian services featured recitations songs and solos from many children and several local names appeared among declamations and choirs.
An elaborate program by children was held Wednesday evening starting at 7 15 with a beautifully decorated tree and many presents for the children. Thursday services begin at 10 30 with communion and confession at 10 o clock followed by English services at 7 30. Parts of the program were in German.
The church will hold a Thursday evening service with a sermon by the pastor to commemorate the day and its lessons. Last Sunday morning a Christmas tree was displayed at the Sunday school and gifts were distributed to all pupils. There were no Christmas eve services at the church.
Christmas observances at Sacred Heart Church include two services today. Rev G W Hauck will conduct high mass at 6:00 AM and low mass at 10:00 AM with special singing at the first mass.
Sale announces liquidation of jewelry stock at thirty three to fifty percent off. Items move quickly at Shipman’s former location opposite Perrine’s residence. Also notes Monticello State Bank calendar display and invitation to choose from a fine line by contacting bank officers.
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