Bargain Footwear Sale Slashes Prices
Lot No. 2 offers Ladies' fine shoes reduced to 1.50 from 2.50 and 2.00. Lot No. 4 features Misses' shoes marked down to 1.00 from 1.75 and 1.50.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
7
Post Office Moves Address to New Kismet in South Dakota
Frank Haydan orders the address of his xpress changed from Nisland to Kismet a new post office with Libbie Voorhees as the first postmistress. The mailing clerk is instructed to retain the apostrophe t at the end of the post office name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Haydan
Nisland
South Dakota
Kismet
Libbie Voorhees
Banker Mr Shuler Seeks Iowa Farm Mortgage Investors
Mr Shuler, representing C. C. Wolf of Parkersburg, was in Monticello yesterday seeking buyers for first class Iowa farm mortgages. It is unclear if he found interested investors with idle funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuler
C. C. Wolf
Parkersburg
Monticello
Iowa
Fat Steers Shipped From Local Station In Three Cars
George W. Chaloupka sent 36 steers in three cars from a local station last Tuesday. The cattle, unweighed at this point, likely averaged around 1800 pounds each after half a year on dry feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Chaloupka
Rohr Jr. Injured When Horse Throws Him
Jacob Rohr Jr. sustained a fracture above the ankle last Saturday while handling a horse for someone. The horse reared, Rohr fell and twisted the leg breaking the bone. His wife and two children were ill with measles, so he was cared for at his parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rohr Jr
Rohr
Return of J A Doutrick from Monticello Colony Visit
J A Doutrick returned last Saturday after a three weeks visit with the Monticello colony near Nisland in the homestead regions of South Dakota. He found his family well and glad to see him. He says the country is fine though treeless and trackless, showing a new land needing time and hard work for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Doutrick
Monticello
Nisland
South Dakota
Senior Class Play Delights Opera House Audience
The senior class play at the opera house last Friday drew a full, appreciative crowd. Cast members such as George Heisey Asa Lambert Harold Podlaski and Lydia Bader earned praise for strong, convincing performances. The production featured Fay Clark Galen Mirick Irma Sanford and Edward Wirth with Rickles orchestra and Agnes Stirton on piano providing musical accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
George Heisey
Asa Lambert
Asa
Harold Podlaski
Doctor Dick
Bess
Minnie Greenawald
Lydia Bader
Mrs. Pickins
Fred Mastin
Bina
Lydia
Fred
Sarabaida Frederikena Fredericks
Fay Clark
Sheriff Blake
Galen Mirick
Peters
Fay
Billy Hogan
Billy
Galen
Fester Smith
Irma Sanford
Irene Arnold
Edward Wirth
Rickles
Agnes Stirton
Mrs. Wilke Behrends Dies at 82 in Delaware County
Mrs Wilke Margaretha Behrends widow of Wilke Behrends died at her daughter Mrs Fred Reuter home near the Delaware county line last Tuesday at age 82 Born in Ostfriesland Germany she came to America 22 years ago Survived by eight children John Behrends Monticello Mary Heiken Castle Grove Henry Behrends Bowen's Prairie Gerhard Behrends Pomeroy Bernard Behrends Meta Reuter Wilhelm BehrENDS Delaware county line region Gesina Null Onslow Husband died four years ago Funeral services at the Reuter home tomorrow at 11 o clock conducted by Rev O Mardorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilke Margaretha Behrends
Wilke Behrends
Fred Reuter
Delaware County
Reuter
Behrends
John Behrends
Monticello
Mary Heiken
Castle Grove
Henry Behrends
Bowen's Prairie
Gerhard Behrends
Pomeroy
Bernhard Behrends
Meta Reuter
Wilhelm Behrends
Delaware County Line
Gesina Null
Onslow
Mrs. Towle Plans World Travel Talk in Grinnell
Mrs. Ella R. Towle of Grinnell wife of the late Rev O A Towle will speak next Sunday evening at the Congregational church on the life story of a Chinese woman. She recently returned from a world trip and will wear Chinese attire. The Christian Endeavor society will finalize its incorporation in memory of her husband Rev OC Towle, founder of the Monticello society and the first branch of the movement in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella R. Towle
Grinnell
O. A. Towle
Congregational Church
Thin City
Monticello Society
OC. A. Towle
Iowa
Miss Mary Smith Dies After Long Cancer Battle
Miss Mary Smith died at Mrs. Dora Brucks home last Tuesday afternoon from cancer. A native of the north of Ireland she came to America in the sixties with her brother William and sister Jane. Jane died at sea en route to Ireland and is buried there. The survivor’s brother William died about a dozen years ago. She lived under guardianship for four years at Castle Grove and was cared for at the Anamosa sanitarium for years prior. The Catholic funeral was held this morning and she was buried in Castle Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
Dora Brucks
Miss Smith
Ireland
William
Jane
America
Castle Grove Township
Anamosa Sanitarium
Edna Hoffman and August Ladehoff Wed at St John’s Church
Miss Edna Hoffman daughter of Henry Hoffman and August Ladehoff son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ladehoff Scotch Grove township were married yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of St John’s Lutheran church by Rev Wm J Schuetz. The bride has worked as a clerk at Burrichters dry goods and the groom at Brown and Renk harness shop. Best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hoffman
August Ladehoff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wm. J. Schuetz
Henry Hoffman
Burrichter
Henry Ladehoff
Scotch Grove Township
Brown & Renk
T J Finn Visited Town On County Business
T J Finn of Washington township was in town on county business last night, according to local city desk notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Finn
Washington Township
Cedar Rapids Visitor Plans Visit to Monticello Relatives
Charles F. Leclerc of Cedar Rapids is visiting Monticello relatives, spending time with family and catching up on local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Leclerc
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Petty thief meets fate in county jail sentence
William Brown, jailed thirty days for larceny of horse blankets and a robe, and John Appleby, charged with larceny in the same case, face trial next Tuesday. Arduser and Marshal Leo nabbed them after a stakeout, with Appleby's wife noting previously brought traps and whips. Brown pleads guilty. Appleby pleads not guilty and seeks a trial continuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
John Appleby
Appleby
W.M. Welch
Delaware County
Brown
Jake Arduser
Marshal Leo
Arduser
Leo
Locher
Delhi
Hopkinton
Twenty Years Ago In Monticello February Notes
Monticello records from February twenty years ago show M W Herrick as postmaster and Butter prices at 29 and 2b cents per pound. Died were Miles Camp aged 84 years 8 months 14 days and Mrs Mary Rieger aged 79 at her son's home. Kasly and Lizzie Yousse wed. Dr Alexander McKean died. Henry Schipmans and Mrs Viola Allen married. weddings of William and Meta Oltmanns. Fritz Zimmermann wed. a buggy accident injured Nic Maurice and daughter Kate. Local political posts saw multiple declines for justice of the peace. a district school entertainment raised funds for a church. teachers and pupils listed from area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
The
Express
M. W. Herrick
Miles Camp
Mary Rieger
Louis
Kas Ly
Lizzie Yousse
R. N. Earhart
Washington
Henry Schipmans
Viola Allen
Alexander McKean
Center Junction
Jones County
Charles A. Curtis
Castle Grove
Davidson
Dubuque
Kate
Hicka & Hilers
Mary Tobiason
Henry Tobiason
Fritz Zimmerman
C. Mardorf
Justice of the Peace
Lucian Rice
J. L. Graves
Isaac Rigby
G. Whitney
W.A. Doran
J. R. Stillman
J. Sarles
Clark Byam
Frank Mellette
H. D. Sherman
J. A. Doutrick
C.E. Little
T. A. King
W. D. Magee
Jennie B. Duer
S. L. Gardner
Mra. Merrill
Mirick
H. Ob. Sherman
Notice to pay debts and use of local exchange
All those owing me for horse service are requested to settle at once. The books are at the Lowell State Bank, Asa Logan. If you want to buy or sell anything try the want column of The Express. A small amount thus expended frequently brings buyers and sellers into communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell State Bank
Asa Logan
The
Express
Double Funeral Marks Tragic Benedict Family Loss
Mrs. M M Benedict aged 83 and her son Herbert M Benedict both died in Monticello after consecutive burials at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Benedict died of pneumonia on January 20 while Herbert, age 40, apparently died from accidental carbolic acid ingestion the day after. The pair were buried together in Oakwoods cemetery after services led by Rev. J W Innes. Herbert left a widow Ndith Riggs and two step children. Mrs Benedict was born Ruby A Hudson in 1827 and moved to Monticello with husband M M Benedict in 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hunter
Benedict
Herbert
Presbyterian Church
Monticello
J. W. Innes
Oakwoods Cemetery
M. M. Benedict
Ruby A. Hudson
Middlebury
Vermont
Stockholm
New York
M. M
Ruby A. Benedict
Ndith Riggs
Ft. Jackson
Mr. Benedict
Widow Mrs Crain Dies in Dakota at 78 in 1911
Mrs. Caroline A Crain former resident of this city died in Ft Pierre South Dakota on Sunday January 29 1911 at age 78 years 9 months and 20 days After years of ill health severe bronchitis followed a cold contracted recently Survivors include her brother Wm A Ewing of Brooklyn and two sons Charles S of Ft Pierre and Clark E of Jamestown Interment was in Delhi Iowa beside her late husband George M Crain She was born April 9 1832 in Erie County Pennsylvania and married May 3 1860. two Monticello visitors Harry McKee and R A Dewitt with Eugene De Witt headed to Chicago then Kansas City. Lena Sieber became clerk at Henry Burrichter store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline A. Crain
Ft. Pierre
South Dakota
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wm. A. Ewing
Brooklyn
New York
Charles S
Clark E
Jamestown
Monticello
Charles
Delhi
Iowa
George M. Crain
Wing
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
J W. Doxshe
E. G. Burrichter
Home News
Mgr
Mrs
John Bates
James Lahey
Farley
P. H. Conner
Anamosa
Aid Farley
Dorset
Deatrick’s
John Stutt Sr
Wayne
George L. Jievell
R. C. Stirton
T. G. Tasker
Waubeek
Joe Holub
Wyoming
Mr. Groundhog
Deutrick’s
Larney Hilers
Westgate
Higgins
Davenport Run
W. Davis
Sand Spring
Rudolph A. Ricklefs
Milwaukee
Mrs. Rickles Gerdes
Arlington
J. F. Franklin
Wichita, Kansas
M. A. Teeter
Clark Hubbard
Cedar Rapids Business College
Emma Reed
J. M. Hofacre
May Campbell
Epworth
Matthew Campbell
John H. Heisey
David Heisey
Fred P. Stuhler
Stewart
Elgin
George Arduser
Tama
Abe Arduser
Gotterman
Wheatland
E. E. Gruenstein
M. A. Breed
Maurice
Iowa City
B.L. Hoyt
F. J. Cross
J. S. Hall
Chicago
H. M. Carpenter
Edward Templeton
John Russell
Jacob Schneider
H. G. A. Harper
District Court
Nebraska
Misa Pearl Heisey
Walter Allen
Colorado
Florence Errickson
Morely
F.K. Barnes & Co
May
Beggs
John Gastons Caroll
David Dilling
John Hall
WH. Prosser
A. V. Scott
George Brown
Abe Bigley
North Clark Street
Weatherwax Brothers
Joe Vernimont
J. T. Hamilton & Co
James Howie
Anamoga
Fern
Blanche Hunter
Cornell College
Miss Kidder
Apain
Deitrick’s
Jones County Fair Association
Public Library
Samuel Eby
Dewitt
Mrs. Reichart
D. A. Huene
Manchester
Will Hunter
Martelle
F.J. Cross
Central City
Roy Gruenewald
First Street
Hogan
Oxford Junction
Knoxville
Ellison
J. R. Guthrie
Lafe Young
H. A. Ward
Eclipse
Bradley
Davenport
Herbert M. Benedict
Harry McKee
R. A. Dewitt
Omaha
Eugene Dewitt
Kansas City
Lena Sieber
Henry Burrichter Store
J. Vis al
C. H. Schipman
South Cedar ST
Lovell Block Store
Hicks & Ricklefs
Rotary
A. G. Hanken
Bran
L. H. Lang
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