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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

Page

7

Visitors and Christmas in Monticello Area

A montage of home news notes from Monticello and nearby towns reports visits by Robert Abel in Dubuque, Oscar Bucklin in Central City, and James Farley’s Christmas in Monticello. It mentions Misses Marugg and Eva Brazelton visiting Dubuque and Des Moines trips, among numerous local holiday movements and a newborn at the Maurice home.

Robert Abel Dubuque Miss Burk Manchester James Abel Cedar Rapids

Monticello Brevities: Local Visitors and Holiday Plans

A busy round of visits and homecomings fills Monticello as residents and guests travel from Rock Island Davenport Cedar Rapids Perry Quincy Albion and Ames. Notable names include Ex Mayor Lafe Matthews and Colonel Will Fisher visiting relatives and returning students from Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and Iowa colleges.

Lovell Block hosts Hicks and Ricklefa sole agents for Munsingwear

Hicks and Ricklefa announce sole agency for Munsingwear Ladies misses and children's union or two piece at the Lovell Block. Promises new styles and ready distribution through local shops.

Children’s Union Lovell Block Hicks & Ricklefa

Express Readers Praise Its Content Over County Papers

A subscriber from Onslow lauds The Express as the first paper read, while another agrees with temperance views but endorses the paper for other coverage. The letters reflect strong reader loyalty and varied opinions on editorial stance.

Onslow Express

Local stores close early on six except Wednesdays and Saturdays

Christmas at Scotch Grove and visits across towns mark the week. Letters uncalled for linger at the post office while Dr Norman P Smith visits Northfield relatives. Mrs Edna Hennessey guests, Mr and Mrs Hicks travel to Waterloo, jury duty ahead in Fort Dodge, and a Modern Woodmen supper features a 90 pound roast pig.

E.G. Hicks Song Waterloo B. L. Cobb Hicks Fort Dodge

Local holiday trade boosts advertisers in Independence area

The Independence Bulletin-Journal notes strong holiday sales and ad success from Christmas campaigns. Several local items follow, including Mrs. J. A. Austin visiting family, sale of the former Brazelton farm for 11000, and ice dealer George Guyan expanding ice houses amid improving weather.

Independence Bulletin-Journal G. W. Rettig Shaw Westbury Township Independence George Guyan

Monticello News Highlights Family Events and Local Growth

John Perrina visits Chicago with daughter Mamie Kohl of Dubuque. Woodman Hall incident prompts local humor over missing overcoat. Mr and Mrs Clark Byam near 50th wedding anniversary welcome New Year. Clara Hog LeBaron wed in Phoenix Arizona. LeBaron to reside there. Nine Hoag Duster Co moves to new three story building with modern fire suppression. Monticello township distinctions clarified against Lovell township. Anamosa Eureka sold to Louis Gardner with January transfer. Gardner vows to maintain high standards.

Clark Byam The Express Clara M. Hog Wm. Hogg Monticello Alfred Charles LeBaron Phoenix Arizona Nine Hoag Duster Oa Anamosa Eureka Hureka

Christmas Sermons Heard Across Monticello Churches

Monticello churches held Christmas services last Sunday with morning sermons by Rev. M. A. Breed at Congregational and Rev. Roy V. Porter at Methodist. An evening program featured music and a short address by Rev. Ferguson. The Presbyterian pulpit was filled by an visiting pastor, Rev. Gruenstein spoke at German Reformed, and early mass was celebrated at the Catholic church by Father McCormick.

Monticello M. A. Breed Roy V. Porter Methodist Episcopal Church Cnrist Mr. Ferguson Cedar Rapids H. FB. Gruenstein Father McCormick

Tragic railroad death of inmate Fred Sieger near Wyoming

Fred Sieger an inmate of the county home was killed on the O M St P Ry track near Wyoming Tuesday night. The body was found next morning after being run over by an accommodation train, scattered along the track for nearly a mile. Trainmen spotted a cap and coat, then a dismembered body. The coroner's jury will investigate. Also noted: Miss Nellie Lehman wed August A Slackbarth at the bride’s home, with Rev W L Schuetz officiating and many relatives attending.

Fred Sieger O. M St. P. Ry Wyoming Selger Nellie Mac Lehman Pred Lehman August A. Slackbarth Waterloo W. L. Schuetz St. Johne Lutheran Church Frieda Duewell Neihi Alexander Lehman Nlsie Hackbarth Delhi Marie Hackbarth William Hackbarth William Hacker Raymond South

Five and Twenty Years Ago in Monticello December 1885

Monticello and vicinity records from December 1885 note health resort trips and relocations, marriages including Cecil Thompson and Grace Rungell, Miss Nichols, and John Smith to Miss Nichols, plus a cold snap to 11 degrees below zero and 7 inches of snow. A hardware firm changed names to Palmer Davis after Daniel Davis bought A C Barnhill’s interest. Burglary convictions for John Smith and George Holler, a Catholic Church fair with top votes for Miss Shane, a large barn fire at Alonzo Hosford’s with 81,400 insured and 1,200 loss extra, and Jacob Zeigher’s death aged 84. Community Christmas plays, St Nicholas cantata, and festive church events are recorded across town churches.

Monticello the Express W. N. Rose On Health Resort Michigan J. W. Marshon Montcello Cecil Thompson Grace Rungell Q. In. Suate Mmma Pond Edith Sherman Rockford Ilnois Senorary Hermen Monroe Rochester Minnesota John N. Smith Misa Rachaelli Nichols Center Junction Daniel Davis A. C. Barnhill Palmar & Barnhill Palmer & Davis Folewdng Charles Want Magpie Edwards Henry EB Seimers John Smith George M. Holler Shane Indy Lena Briton Alonzo Hosford Jacob Zeigher Pennsylvania Ohio Snag Rigby Knights of Pythias Damon and Pything Gibney Monsars A. Paine George Wood Dan Davis William Vehon Is. Hiteka H.C. Ducks William Rolin A. QO. Barnhill HO. Wills Tarry Migks Hoag la. Lee Owen A. Goyle Lolla Hicks Hattie Hickox Lizzie Whittemora Marghurch St. Nicholas W. Condon Santa Claus Congregational George Sebaetter United Bretheran Chiarley Brown

County Board Declares Saloon Petitions Failed

The county board of supervisors officially states petitions for saloon changes fell short by at least 200 votes from the 66 percent required. Repeaters and withdrawals were counted across multiple townships and wards, wiping out 544 excess names and securing defeat. The saloon men plan to circulate anew before July, but face already unfavorable public sentiment and prior closures.

County Board of Supervisors Monticello Amamosa Oxford Scotch Grove Wayne Wyoming Anamosa Fourmer

Senior Class Play and Holiday Greetings at Local High School

Pupils extend New Year wishes to teachers and celebrate a Christmas holiday recovery. Former students return home for the holidays while the Senior class prepares a play after the break. The recent school program drew strong attendance and praise, with class stockings gifting nearly all, including Mr. Miller who won a Florida trip.

Miller Florida

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Monticello Express PAPRR Son Perous Ef, G. Burrichter Home News Franky ‘Schneider Deutrick’s John Holler Lyons Henry Schoon Wymore Nebraska Tom I. George Burlington Deutrick D.G. Co D. A. Huene Henry George Frank Locher Christidi Marugg Yola Deitrick’s James Farley W.A. Hubbard EH. A. Hubbard Lorin Palmer and J. Schneider Mary Carrie Clark Florence Thosin Rock Rapida Iowa Hicks & Ricklefs Eva Brazelton Elwood Des Moines John A. McLaugalin Chicago G. Drury Vnv Marion John Argall Frederick F. L. Webster Brad Street August Rettig Rev Mrs George Rettig Blanche Cola Monroe Fred Berlin West Liberty Hopkinton Clara Gruenstein Cedar Rapids High-School Deatrick’s Gladden A. M. Maurice Will Adams Fayette Mrs. L. Lang Andrew Elliott Marshalltown O. N. Patrick Edith Rettig Beaver Dam Wisconsin Naomi Irane Kehoe Rock Island Davenport Walter Ter Hubbard Bart Hubbard Mrn. Frank Johnston Perry Wm. Podhaski Gottlieb. Bader Hall Manufacturing Lafe Matthews Jay Matthews Frank Bomer Gracé E. Gruenstein Martha Annabelle Moore Bowen Prairie Clark Hubbard Millie Hoffman Cedar Rapids Business College Mesars Louis Hoag Elmer Lee Quincy Illinois Daisie Millsap W. H. Waugh T. EB. Lyons Aberdeen, South Dakota Hiza Lane Wm. L.koyter Odebolt Sand Spring Will Fisher F. J. Cross Texas Margaret and Daniel Sullivan Albion Wm. Altman Evelyn Adamson Oxford Junction Selma Suter Mattie Bateman David Terwilliger State University Pansy Carter London Hame Colin Thomas John G. Thormas Chris Rohr Hartville Mrs. Rohr Mr. Rohr Wm. G. MecConnon Pittsburg John McConnon Nellie Bevington Lewis Schneider Prairieburg Rainy River George L. Schoonover George L. Lovell W. Brazelton Hampton Jerome Brazelton Harry Magse Epworth William Porter State of Washington Heye Behrends Barnetone G.schoon Haye Hoven Spencer Guiles Springville New Era Emma Abel Louis Schultz Catharine Lovell Ioa George Russell Stabler Wisconsin University Madison Warren ‘Parrott Hartford, South Dakota Michael Berlin Milton Thoeni Leonard Arduser Minneapolis Ray George R Northwestern University Law School Q. H. George Phil Schlatter Sumner A. G. Rodman Lowell Hicks Jacob Carmichael Ames Byron Eastwood G. W. Eastwood Edna Hennessey Frances ‘Thompson Magee Mathilda Geyer Norris Norman P. Smith Northfield R. B. Smith X. Y Gladys Welch North Platte Cleveland Creighton University Omaha John S. Welch W W. Loomis Laura Decorah Wmn. Sloan Norton Loomis Michael Foust Scotch Grove Township J. A. Austin Vinton Adelbert Sandhouse Herman and Raymond Sandhouse Tillford Academy Deitrick D. G. Ca Edward Lang West Branch Roy Lang Champaign Roy Illinois University Agricultural Department University William Brazelton Cascade Road Town Senator Stuckslager Lisbon Frank Kurt Sears, Roebuck & Co House Wrecking Co Robert Louis Stevenson Lambertson John Harrington B. B. Ryan Waddick New Hampshire Insurance Co John Perrina Mamie Kohl My. Cleveland Valentine Nby A. Maire Woodman Hall Muire Lovell Township Monticello Township Enca Owoship Scotch Gove Bernice Drees Carl Teten Laurel, Nebraska Amelia Wrambull William Schoudde City Beery Bros H. Schipman South Cedar ST Owa A. G. Hanken Lang L. H. Lang
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