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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
9
A long list of local visitors travels among Davenport Anamosa Cedar Rapids Monticello and other towns. Names include Martin Kehoe Dewey Rhatigan and Mrs Ed Templeton along with several families planning or enjoying visits and business trips. Alsever sale promotions run with bargain notices and a Cedar Rapids visit, plus a Masons meeting with a supper.
The column records numerous residents traveling to Cedar Rapids Chicago Des Moines and Des Moines for visits conventions and shopping. It notes the sale of a Maple Street residence to Adam Hein and local news from Anamosa Dubuque Vinton Marion Perry and Monticello communities alongside minor health updates and river ice melt.
The ground hog failed to see its shadow last Sunday, signaling an early spring. Locals hope the recent good weather will persist as the season approaches.
Leo Locher resumed duties in the United States Navy in Boston after a furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Anton Locher. H A Kurt stayed as guest at the J H Lambert home while en route from Camp Dodge to Wakpala SD to visit his cousin Miss Minnie Sadler.
Tom Shover offers a 25 dollar reward for the safe return of his white male collie with a brown spot on one ear that strayed from his property around January 25. The dog is uninjured.
Letters addressed to George Hel gens J W Jamison Atty Lewis Norris L W Taylor Mrs Ethel Smith William Smyth Atty and Mr Chas Young remain in the Monticello post office uncalled for.
Mr and Mrs J J Hayes rejoice over the birth of a daughter last Friday marking the family s fifth girl and bringing a proud smile to Jim Hayes.
The church choir marks two years since its first performance with many original members still singing, some have left town, and several new singers joining. The larger choir will present an anniversary program of extra and special selections at the evening service next Sunday night.
An orchestra concert at Congregational church next Sunday invites all residents. Various community notes mention a robin sighting, a move to Nevada Iowa, a birth in Selby South Dakota, upcoming Scotch Grove services, a visit between North Carolina families, carpet cleaning ads, and a closing out sale in Center Junction with 12 years in business.
Sgt. Lowell Hicks telegraphs his parents that he has arrived safely in Newport News after serving in France with an engineering regiment that did forestry work and hopes for a near discharge from the army.
Money to loan on Jones county farms. No red tape. Application will receive prompt attention. Write as fully as to acres kind of improvements and loan amount. Cedar Rapids firm offers lowest rates by return mail. 324 Lieut. and Mrs. Jacob Carmichael Jr visiting in Cedar Rapids. Carmichael discharged from U S Army plans Milwaukee return. Clyde Hunt attends Masonic banquet in Lovell house. Hunt a former Monticello resident and Iowa Masonic officer works as state accountant.
Mr and Mrs Knake received a letter from their son Pvt Henry Knake now with the Army of Occupation in Germany near Andermark. He serves in the 3rd division and enjoys army life. he has lunched with German peasants and is billeted in a country school house. This is their first letter in three months. The Thorpe Creamery paid Supervisor Frank Mead a December milk check of 206 dollars, from twelve Holstein cows, net after hauling.
War Savings officials report Jones County has bought its full share of stamps though exact totals are delayed by year end postmaster reports. County chairman V L Hanssen and State Director Homer A Miller commend the county's organization and residents for strong support in the war savings drive. Also noting upgrades at Monticello Canning Co with sanitary crimped can tops and rental of canning machinery along with a new husking machine and overall factory overhauls in preparation for next season. c N Patrick offers glasses fittings.
Ruth Emily Lovell, eldest daughter of Major and Mrs. L W Lovell, died January 30 1919 at John McDonald hospital after an influenza illness that led to septicaemia. She was 10 or 11, a fifth grade pupil, and funeral services were held at her grandparents home with Rev Cushman and Rev Barr officiating. She is survived by her parents sister Mary and grandparents. Major Lovell serving in France received word by cable.
State Board of Education authorizes two free scholarships per year for Jones County youths to Iowa State College. Recipients may attend regular and summer terms with free tuition, subject to continuous enrollment and entrance requirements. Applications directed to County Superintendent Kate Maurice.
Cascade star pitcher Red Faber signs with the Chicago White Sox for the coming season after his release from the navy. He helped the White Sox win three of their four victories in the 1917 World Series.
In Monticello last week no drug store had toothbrushes as public schools push a health crusade urging daily brushing. Pupils embraced the campaign eagerly with most households rushing to buy brushes, though stock ran low and at most two children shared a single brush.
George Richard Hubbard infant son of Mr and Mrs George Hubbard of Brownsdale Minnesota was buried at Oakwood cemetery after services at the RE A Hubbard home led by Rev J H Barr and Rev A P Walton. He was eleven months and twenty three days old and died after influenza bronchial pneumonia and intestinal trouble. Friends in Monticello extend sympathy to the family on their loss.
Local Monticello residents and groups including Mrs. H M Carpenter Mrs M H Teeter and several clubs have adopted fatherless children in France. Donations listed include five dollars from Miss Anna Blake and Miss Rose Wenger and smaller gifts from Herman Bricker F D Hayden Mrs Chas Gray and others. A Davenport district chairwoman commends Monticello for its exceptional work and expresses appreciation.
Burns lodge members met at Lovell House for a banquet served by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Staff. Mrs. Colin G. Thomas and Mrs. George Guyan sang, encores included. Rev. Robert Tipton spoke on a new America stressing unity, democracy, and labor relations. He urged moving away from greed and preserving as well as improving American principles.
Report by Howard Ainsworth notes Miss Harriet Hall visited the high school on Monday afternoon. Mrs. John Perrine and Lieut Waite visited classes Friday morning. The Friday basketball game ended 16 to 19 in Cedar Rapids favor. The team will play Edgewood Friday night and Strawberry Point Saturday afternoon. Supt K D Miller of Vinton spoke at the morning assembly. Intelligence tests show seniors 59.76 juniors 45.69 sophomores 62.63 freshmen 45.52. Sophomores led the spelling test with 93 11 37 average. juniors 93 14. seniors third. freshmen last.
Cedar Rapids high school defeated Monticello 27 to 22 in a fast paced Friday night game. Referee Professor Bryant of Coe officiated as Cashen led scoring with 8 of 12 free throws and Jensen added 11 of 14.
The Winans sawmill will operate near C. W. Balsiger's timber in Rich land on or before March 1. Everyone invited to bring logs, phone 246. Hogs sold for top price at Independence last week. A Duroc Jersey brought $600. A new sale is scheduled for the 17th of this month.
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