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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
2
Local notices from Wyoming Iowa dated February 7 share visits by residents and guests in nearby towns, church and school events, hotel ownership changes, a new arc light, a memorial for Pearl Heasty and two obituaries, plus assorted travels and health updates among residents.
February entries record Marie Paul visiting sister in Cedar Rapids, John Rhodes and wife in town, Harry Sealy of Waterloo visiting Mrs. Conley, and Mrs. H. A. McIntyre under doctor care and poorly. Owen Overholt lost a draft horse after brief illness. Kile Pool moves from L. E. Brown’s farm to East Ridge to farm. George Scott of Eagle Grove visits uncle James Forsythe and cousin Mrs. Muriel Moore. Mrs. Dr. Keller and her mother are mentioned in visit notes.
Center Junction events and visits appear as Henry Carson from Grove, Miss Inez Nelson from Castle Grove, Mrs. Emily Overley of Onslow hosting friends, and Rev. G. W. Dunham preaching in Montour. Peter Letze and Charles Moses traveled to Monticello, Norton Loomis of Decorah visited, Isabelle and Fannie Carson attended Monticello event, Maude Stephens Concert Co. performed at the opera house last Thursday.
The account notes visitors in Iowa City and says two rural carriers in Onslow nearly always complete trips. Postmaster asked them Monday morning if they would depart. they replied yes and did. August Hansen and Owen Overholt traveled to Chicago last week with stock. The Hansen Bros. had a car of young hogs averaging 261 pounds. Peter Lincoln’s remains were brought here Tuesday and buried at South Mineral after a funeral at Center Junction. He died in a Chamberlain South hospital, lived on a Stam ford homestead for four years, and left a large Christian family and a grieving widow.
February notes from Castle Grove report illness and recovery among residents including Master Henry Heiken and Fern Howie. Local farm purchases management moves and visits by E E Prosser and A M Fairbanks. a northeaster brings a wild day. weddings, stock deaths, and sales of tools and horses are noted with several family gatherings and travel details.
February 7 Cascade items report D A Beatty returning from Galena Irene Higgs to Epworth and others on sick list. A son born to Mr and Mrs P M Sadler. Town surveys planned for sewerage system. Prof Hendricks and H Merrill of Hopkinton visitors. Mrs Mary A Melody returned from Denver and will reside here. Hard Times social raised funds for OC E society. Mrs C Tucker died at Washta and buried here. Mrs M Lees died aged 55 years. Joan D Dennison visited Woodman hall to a warm reception. Rev Theo Koopman, ex pastor, noted in Kansas. C C C Co directors reelected Dickson Beatty president. Remains of Mrs Vincent Tucker buried here. she left a son Albert and daughter Mrs Henry Beazley.
Clarence Conklin drove to Monti cello Saturday while H. Conklin visited in Prison City. Mrs. D. W. Wood of Greenfield Iowa guests at Dr. Wilkins home. Mrs. H. G. Bowely in Cedar Rapids with daughter Florence Lawshe. A. A. Bowman returns to Prairieburg after a month in the South. Prof. H. Titus from Kenwood Park visits family. Mrs. F. P. Doran returns to Cedar Rapids after week with Burg friends. Mrs. George Miller of Alburnett visits J. C. McQueen family. Miss Emma Bebee wins gold watch from Diamond Med Co. for popularity. Mr. and Mrs. Schleicher welcome baby boy born February 5. G. Forrestal’s child in critical condition with brain fever. Miss Esther Luse ill with lagrippe. Miss Mildred Titus covers classes. Mrs. N. J. Benson returns from Morning Sun.
The article notes Myrtle Strane was called home by her father’s illness and death. She spent Saturday and Sunday in Hopkinton with her brother, who stayed until Tuesday. The piece also mentions horse service accounts due and available at Lovell State Bank with Asa Logan.
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