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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1915

Page

2

Wyoming Wedding Unites Leona Von Sprecken and Chris Petersen

The Rev J J Jones officiated the marriage of Miss Leona M Von Sprecken and Mr Chris Petersen at Wyoming Iowa on a Wednesday of last week. The couple will reside at the Bottomstone farm near town after March 1. The write praises both families and notes post ceremony celebrations and local social details.

Wyoming J. J. Jones Anamosa Leona M John von Sprecken Chris Petersen Alice Hans Kettlesen Hale von Sprecken Petersen Barber Petersens Bottomstone Farm March Inez Leona Roy D. Cooley C. B. Larkey Mr. Cooley Peter Schmalfeldt Frank Tasker F. T Washington, D.C Elsie Anderson Cedar Rapids Reimer von Sprecken Chicago John Jailfs South Mineral Church Edgar Tarbox C. O. Overly Robert Otto Newel Lee Allen M’wife J.J. Nolan Dubuque Waukon

Merchant of Venice Up To Date staged by Cascade pupils

The East Cascade high school pupils directed by Prof. Bruce E. Mahan and Mrs. Dr. McQuillen presented The Merchant of Venice Up To Date at the Columbia opera house on Friday evening to a packed house. The cast included Oscar Livermore, Kimble Will, James Gosden, John Dolphin, and others. advance sales reached 185. Meanwhile a three day storm disrupted rail and mail service, delaying traffic and cutting deliveries. Lenox College students attended the show, and local officials reported renewed hoof and mouth disease activity in Jackson county with surgical updates on Fred Kingsley.

Oscar Livermore Antonio Kimble Will Basanio Poptia di Deseuste Ene James Gosden Gratiano William Martin Shylock John Dolphin Tubal Bellevue Sere Eereter Charles Winans Launcelot Gobbo ShyloCheeeliat Alttuioe Willis Martin Siavane Serie Eugene Macomber Geneva Faber Portio Grace Winters Narissa Harriett Sullivan Jessica Shylock Marguerite Kelley Abbie Threedice Eee Rete Pansy Russell Polly Portia Helen Baldwin Antonio Beulah Beatty Antonio Mary Leggett Gobbo Lancelot Eae Janet Fairburn Harry Fetig Wm. Kauder Jay Leggett James Colling Floyd Lindeman Philip Kingsley Merlin Conlin Dewey Hunter R. R. Co Lenox College Hopkinton Merchant of Venice East Cascade High School Columbia Opera House L. F. Barrett Jackson County Fred Kingsley Thos, Kingsley Cascade Mills

Orcutt Trevor Wed In Castle Grove February 3

Castle Grove reports the marriage of Harry B. Orcutt and Una C. Trevor on February 3. Orcutt, eldest son of Elmer and Mrs. Orcutt, will farm in Delaware county. Trevor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Trevor, is a former rural teacher.

Castle Grove Harry B. Orcutt Una C. Trevor Walker Mr. Orcutt Elmer E. Orcutt Wm. Trevor Delaware County Iowa Will Heiken G. J. Heiken Wayne Lawrence Haley Chicago A.M. Fairbanks Mildred Deischer

Onslow Introductory Farm Sales Amid Weather Woes

Daily farm sales continue in Onslow as buyers respond well despite cold weather. Notables include Mrs Mary Reide and John Jualfs and Michael Kelly holding sales. Monmouth builder Manley Man discussed a spring house with Ed Franks. Arch McManter rents are arranged. K 8 Overhost and Emma head to San Pedro California for months. Roy Beck visits Onslow and Oxford Junction. electric lights return. lecture series next Saturday. B F Walters attends Chicago auto show. Owen Overholt visits Clinton.

R. D. Cooley Mary Reide John Jualfs Michael Kelly Manley Man Monmouth Ed Franks Fred Bramer Arch McManter Emma San Pedro California Clarence Orr M. M. Franks North Main Street Roy Beck Onslow Oxford Junction Jos, Parr Olin Tomlingon B. F. Walters Chicago Owen Overholt Clinton

Birthday Surprise For Miss Viola Bethurum At Center Junction

Center Junction February 2 Miss Viola Bethurum celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a surprise party Friday evening. Guests from out of town included Miss Lenahan of Oxford Junction and Miss Edith Edwards of Toronto. Lester Preston hosted Epworth League at a 7 pm dinner Tuesday. Rev Bronson spoke on temperance Sunday at the M H church. Harry Dice began drag work and Mack Sinkey started the cream route last Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Curry of Baldwin visited with son Will and family. Mrs John Otten of Scotch Grove visited friends. Perry Scroggie went to Minnesota Monday to prospect land. Mrs M E Dodge suffers lagrippe. Mrs Miller hosts a visit from her brother. Many hogs shipped from this station.

Viola Bethurum Bethurum Lenahan Oxford Junction Edith Edwards Toronto Lester Preston Epworth League Bronson

Letter notes move to farm near Manchester in February

Amber writes this February 2 letter signaling a likely final goodbye from the current place as the family plans relocation to a farm near Manchester. The Farragher home hosts visitors Mrs. J. P. Schwartz and children from Clearmont Missouri while James Gray’s children suffer illness attended by Dr. Fred Sigworth. J. C. Bailey and Will Seibels travel to Minnesota for a few days. Mary Farragher returns from Missouri last week and a daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Herren.

Amber Manchester J. P. Schartz Clearmont Missouri Farragher James Gray Fred Sigworth J.C. Bailey Will Seibels Minnesota Mary Farragher B. D. Herren

Monticello Council Adopts Budget and Ordinance 463

Monticello Iowa council in regular session approves January receipts and city funds balance, adopts payment list totaling 389.21, and passes first reading to repeal and replace Ordinance 460 via Ordinance 463. The meeting also grants a $10 monthly raised pay for the city marshal and notes sales and public notices in the same issue.

Monticello Hefner Schneider Lang Rockstad Beery Rohn Northrop Iowa Slauson W Page Ben Schneider Gen] Electric Co Monticello Elec Co Miner Lee J Northrop L Clark Jaw Service Rockstaad Hall Mfg Co Warvel Street Ayes Hefner, Schneider, Lang, Beery, Nays Patrick White C.L. van Meter C.J. Northrop

Iowa Narrow Gauge Railways Stir Local Interest

The Sioux City Journal notes that Iowa hosts a number of narrow gauge state officials near Des Moines and mentions a railroad near Cascade as part of the broader curiosity about narrow gauge lines.

Sioux City Journal

Bigamy row critiques red tape in marriage laws

In the St. Louis Globe Democrat the bigamists protest excessive government red tape surrounding marriage and divorce regulations, arguing the rules hinder personal affairs and legal outcomes.

St. Louis Globe Democrat

The Chimney Sweep Out of a Job

Mr Vernon Hawkeye urges readers not to dispose potato parings in waste pails but burn them in the stove to cut soot and prevent chimney fires. A coal fire user claims oily parings leave no soot on lids kettles or epée. Ricklefs & McNeill host a February 8 demonstration of the Great Majestic range with complimentary coffee and biscuits. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr L G Stubler.

Vernon Hawkeye Ricklefs & McNeill

Majestic range demonstration and sale begins February

Ricklefs & McNeill announce they hold the agency for the Majestic range and will start a February demonstration and sale the week of February 8. Each range purchased includes a free choice of aluminum or enameled cooking utensils.

Majestic Ricklefs & McNeill

Special Meeting of Monticello State Bank Stockholders

The Monticello State Bank stockholders will meet at the Monticello Iowa office on Saturday February 20 1915 at 2 pm to vote on renewing the bank's corporate existence which expires March 28 1915. President H M Carpenter signs with directors listed including H S Richardson G H George J A McLaughlin and others.

Michael Hofacre Monticello Emerson P. C. Hofacre L. P. Waddick H. 8. Richardson P. D. Bell The Monticello State Bank Iowa H. M. Carpenter Richardson G. H. George J. A. McLaughlin Wm. Stabler M. W. Herrick E. 5. Hicks KE. E. Hoag J. W. Schweitzer Directors

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Introduced by Chicago Druggist

A vegetable oil based cure for stomach liver and intestinal troubles claimed to give rapid relief with a single dose. George H Mayr a longtime Chicago druggist promotes the remedy saying it cured him and offers a full refund if no satisfaction is achieved.

George H. Mayr Chicago Mayr

Stop Buying Expensive Cough Remedies Today

Public advisory urges consumers to avoid costly ready made cough syrups and instead prepare home remedies using Schiffmann's Concentrated Expectorant mixed with sugar and boiling water. The notice promotes cost savings, claims strong efficacy for coughs colds bronchial conditions and states a money back guarantee with authorized druggists.

Kettlitz & Kay Schiffmann

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