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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
2
The Presby terian congregation in Wyoming held a stormy Friday night surprise party and house warming for Rev. D. S. DeBest and his family. They presented an elegant Oliver typewriter as thanks for his leadership since November.
About 60 people attended the ladies aid society meeting at the EH J Noble home, one of the largest in recent years. Township trustees elected road superintendents, elocutionary program planned, cattle sales to Idaho, hog shipments to Chicago, local moves and weather notes highlight a bustling community update.
Scotch Grove patrons elected directors and officers for the year. Rizer renewed as buttermaker amid good prospects. Mr. and Mrs. Callahan plan to remain. several neighbors relocate farms and homes. Ed Schlimmer to wed Louise Rieken at her home in Charles City. a Washington birthday social is planned for Feb 20.
The report notes Rev and Mrs. Elges were in town Monday for Monti cello visits. Mable Henricks was home over Sunday with activities listed in local social updates.
Prairieburg notes report Rev W H Austins sermon to youth on choosing a vocation drawing praise. L A S of M E church plans a valentine social at Bakers hall Feb 14 with supper and valentines. Ed Burlingham sold property at public sale. Hardins to move livery to Olin. Dudley Deene held a birthday party. Roy Fisher of Prairieburg Lumber Co traveled to Dubuque. John Yanker broke his arm from a horse kick. Pearl Bowman and children of Lost Nation visiting Delancey family. Ralph Richards returned from Cedar Rapids. Hayes Dolan box social netted 21 dollars for Catholics. Harry Schoonover visited from Cedar Rapids. John Flaherty from Anamosa on business. Mrs H G Rowley visiting Cedar Rapids and Fort Dodge. Miss Hanna McLaughlin visited Prison City. Souser Bros busy with ice house. Principal Crawford visited Marion.
Rev S B McClelland formerly of Onslow died suddenly while preaching at Linn Grove. Funeral set for Thursday. In Onslow J E Orr greeted old friends while a house on the Robert Millner farm burned near town. Ben Christensen held a farm sale before leaving for Germany. Voters urged to vote March 10 on electric light franchise. Mrs C B Hasler visiting Cedar Rapids.
Center Junction reports an entertainment by Lenox college orchestra and male quartet at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday the 17th to benefit a piano fund. Admission 36 and 20 cents. Also Methodist church services listed with times and activities. Local notices include visits, deaths, and travel mentions.
Burglars break into H. O. Pierce's store basement. one captured and taken to Manchester. Local visits frequent across Prairieburg, Amber, and Monticello. A House of Education committee report flags Iowa literacy leading the nation with 17 of 1000 illiterate. statewide comparison notes up to 290 per 1000 in Louisiana. Priest Hans Schmidt sentenced to die in electric chair during the week of March 28.
Eye examination completed and glasses selected for fitment under Dr L Stubler. Patient details not provided.
Lenox College plans an Epworth Seminary basketball game at Epworth Thursday evening. Mass meetings last week aimed to boost enthusiasm for the contest. The week of prayer by D Montgomery closed Sunday with well attended services. A missionary meeting is set for Wednesday led by Mrs. Ensign of Marion to speak to all. The Divisional Oratorical contest on February 6 at the Presbyterian church placed Parsons first, Coe second, Lenox third, and Iowa Wesleyan fourth. The February 13 society program features Athnian Muck and other acts with debates on alien land laws and slavery, plus Lincoln themed readings and music.
The Glee Club Girls of Ooe College announce a five day concert tour over the Milwaukee route to Springville Monticello Onslow Maquoketa and Delmar. First sopranos include Flossie Roe Sybil Sheldon Goldie Armstrong Grace Stull Vera Adams and Genevieve Runele. Second sopranos are Helen Soboda Mildred Lamey Marvel Miller Grave Hinman and Agnes McGeachy. Altos include Florence Brownell Alma Orain Louise Sellers Carmelite Miller and Hazel Brown. Substitutes Lucife McConkie Frances Fishe Julia Snyder and Marion Gaston. Reader Vera Adams Accompanist Ethel Williamson Cartoonist Don Chilcote.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Anamosa Journal editor E. R. Moore is predicted to be appointed marshal for Iowa's northern district. It praises his confidence and nerve and imagines a futureSaintly Florida ranch life after his service.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a jab about pious readers versus steady bill pays, with a punchline about Heaven’s reserved seats. It mentions eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr. L. G. Stubler.
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion billed as a rejuvenating food medicine for the elderly. The ad claims it rebuilds tissues, strengthens nerves, and boosts energy with pure olive oil and hypophosphites, offering a money back guarantee if no improvement. Sold at Rexall Stores and locally by W. W. Stickford in Monticello Iowa for $1.00.
Fremont Tribune notes humorously that Mexican federales are said to need arms though what they truly require are legs. the remark reflects a playful take on military aid and mobility.
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