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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
5
A montage of local social activity and travel notes from Monticello and nearby towns. Mrs F E Stimson and Mrs John Ross are among those mentioned, with visitors in Cedar Rapids Anamosa Marion and Des Moines. Several locals plan moves and trips, including shipments of clocks and horse trades.
Frank Hicks, a Liberal Arts student at State University at Iowa City, visits the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hicks.
Uncalled letters remain in the Monticello post office for recipients including Mr. C L Meroney and Mrs Joan C Lawrenz. An explosion injures Jim Young as he burns kerosene to start a fire. Sam Thompson purchases a pedigreed bull from John Maple to improve his herd. Tony Eilers returns from two months in southern Oklahoma, praising the climate but staying in Iowa.
A Ringling Bros representative purchased a Scotch Collie from Tom Shover, who specializes in fine dogs and expects to offer well marked puppies soon. Miss Anna Secbatz returned to Cedar Rapids Business College after visiting family in Monticello. A box social is planned in Wayne township with the amateur play When the Agent Played the Parson at district No. 8.
Erwin H. Sherman son of Ernest H. Sherman and grandson of A. D. Sherman has been rapidly promoted to acting executive officer with the rank of captain. Mary Prull daughter of Mrs. Henry Prull underwent an appendectomy at home of Mrs. George Balster last Saturday performed by Dr. O. G. Thomas. She attends the Sand Hill church parochial school and fell ill suddenly necessitating immediate surgery.
The past week saw multiple licenses issued by Clerk Fisher including Edgar Moss and Fern Lois Burlingham of Anamosa, F L Wooder of Hale and Elda French of Wyoming, Bilert Henry Prult and Frances Seery of Monticello, John Folkers of Langworthy and Anke Margaretha Albers of Monticello, and Stanley W Hale with Leila A Purcell of Anamosa.
Letters allege meters were improperly installed by the city, causing water meters to fail as cold weather broke the bottoms even when water was shut off. Writers urge the city to cover repairs and meter changes, noting meters must be horizontal to drain when shut off.
The John McDonald hospital board met in the public library auditorium last week and approved operating room equipment including a gas machine vacuum cleaner and oak furniture. Plans for walks and drives around the building were made. Nineteen rooms remain to be furnished and Monticello charitable groups may furnish them. A second meeting is set for February 14 to discuss further hospital business.
Miss Elsie Barnts daughter of Mr and Mrs John Barnts of this city married Elmer Hawthorne in Omaha on Tuesday January 80 Rev Dawson of First Methodist Episcopal Omaha officiated at the parsonage The bride a Monticello high school graduate has worked in Omaha for years and met the groom there He is a railway engineer The couple will reside in Lincoln Nebraska
Miss Margaret Albers, daughter of Mrs. William Tieken, married John Folken yesterday at eleven o'clock in Monticello German Tiutheran church. Rev. S Ide officiated as only relatives and friends attended with Miss Alice Rieners as bridesmaid and John Albers as best man. Mr Folken, a thrifty farmer from Germany five years ago, will establish the home on a farm owned by Henry Rodick.
The Monticello Improvement Club plans its annual banquet at the Lovell hotel next Thursday evening February 15 with Opie Reed as chief speaker. Reed, renowned author and entertainer, will deliver the post dinner address. other speakers are noted to contribute remarks.
Miss Francis Seery daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Seery Cascade married Henry Prull son of Mr and Mrs John Pryall Monticello in a 6 30 am Catholic church rite. Rev George A Hauck officiated with attendants Miss Elizabeth Hauss and Ralph Reichart. A dance followed at Kinsella ball with many friends. The couple will reside in Monticello in the former Prull home as the Prults move to a farm nearby.
Miss Edna Barnts daughter of Charles Barnts of Ryan died February 8 after illness. She was born March 8 1898 in Monticello and grew up in Ryan attending local churches. She is survived by her father stepmother sister Flora brother William and half-siblings Viola and Harry.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway seeks to discontinue one Calmar line train before Iowa railroad commissioners. The company cites a six month loss of over 28 thousand dollars, while supporters argue the line remains full for long trips. The Des Moines hearing, planned for today, is postponed without date.
The article recalls a fierce blizzard that hit last Sunday February 4 with temperatures 10 to 12 degrees below zero and a record drop to 24 below last Friday. Wind packed snow and blocked rail traffic while windows and heating suffered. It compares to earlier historic cold spells and notes variability in winter weather with frost-free days and extreme low temperatures listed from 1857 to 1902.
The Monticello Co-Operative Creamery holders elected directors Charles Schweiter Herman Rickels John Hubbard Herman Harms John Schweitzer Reuben Dress and August Paulson. Officers chosen were Secretary O W Brazelton and Treasurer H M Carpenter Sr. The president's election was deferred to February 16.
Malachi Gavin a well known Anamosa resident died last Thursday after a short acute illness. He formerly worked in the shoe business and retired years ago due to failing health. He is survived by his wife two sons John of Lincoln Nebraska and James four daughters Mrs T Gorman Cedar Rapids Mrs Patten Misses Julia and Catherine of Anamosa.
Eye care record notes that tests were performed and glasses were fitted, patient attended appointment with Dr. Q Stubler.
The tight knit Monticello community mourns Robert M Hicks born 1881 and Rhoda Follett Hicks died after long illness Both died within two days and a double funeral was held at the Congregational church led by Rev FB Cushman. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery.
Maybelle Parr Wilkinson and J A Kiburz wed Monday evening at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with Father Toomey officiating. Kiburz’s mother served breakfast. Mrs Kiburz is daughter of William Parr of Burlington. The couple, Cedar Rapids residents, honeymoon in Chicago and Illinois.
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