Monticello Home News Item Highlights Local Visits
Miss Mary Fitzsimons is a grip victim and Martin Kehoe visited St. Paul last week. Various locals travel to Cedar Rapids Ana mota Monticello and Des Moines. weather shows eight below zero yet roads were clear. Nurse Angie Lyons visits Center Junction. corset No 322 Nemo promoted. letters remain uncalled for in Monticello post office.
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Mary Fitzsimons
Martin Kehoe
St. Paul
Angie Lyons
Center Junction
Monticello
Minnie Huffman
Mervyn Sinclair
John D Zumkehr
Hogs sales rise as farmers ready to market
Farmers cheer as hog prices rise to about 7.50 per hundred while dealers buy. Notables visiting include Dave White of the Wyoming Journal on political and social business. Local notes mention travel plans, box social, piano sales, and residential moves in Monticello and surrounding areas.
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Dave White
Wyoming Journal
Late Northbound Train Delayed By Bridge Fire Near Hawkeye
A northbound passenger train ran very late last Friday evening after a bridge fire near Hawkeye destroyed a structure, delaying the return trip by about an hour the next morning. The note lists local business updates and community notices including moves, illnesses, and bank statements.
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Hawkeye
Local Briefs From Monticello and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Marshall Davis of Missouri en route to Anamosa to see her ill mother Mrs. Dunning. Knights of Pythias social event reported as a highly pleasant gathering with families in attendance. Will Adams of Fayette arranging conveyance of 540 acre Sandhouse farm. Sandhouse has bought near Madrid and plans move in late February. Dr Hejinian and Dr Stubbler operated on Allen Fairbanks Jr for appendicitis. patient improving. Obituary note for Mrs. Paul Warner, resident of Monticello for years, who would have turned 85 on the 19th. Rieke Rieken silver wedding celebrated with a large gathering. Risken and Miss Mary Hanken wed at the Hanken home with Rev. F. von Strode officiating. Jones County Fair directors elected: M Carpenter, E E Hoag, EB H Hicks, A W Steiner, R O Stirton, E G Hicks, J W Doxsie, H S Richardson, J J Locher. Mt. Pleasant dispatch notes Arthur Higgins left $40,000 stock in Mt. Pleasant Canning Company to A S Loveland, Monticello Canning Company founder and manager.
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Jones County Fair Association
M. Carpenter
E. E. Hoag
EB. H. Hicks
A. W. Steiner
Stirton
E.G. Hicks
J. W.doxsie
Mt. Pleasant
Arthur Higgins
Missionary Mrs Wade Koons speaks at local church
Mrs Wade Koons mission work in Korea now on furlough delivered an address at the local Presbyterian church with praise for its entertaining and instructive nature. The Redpath Vawter Chautauqua Co announced a five day series to be held at Monticello starting July 9 with first class talent promised. Dr A M Maurice installed a new electric dental engine improving efficiency and patient comfort. Michael Hennessey died at age about 55 in Prairieburg after illness. funeral held at Buffalo Catholic church. Lyle Hicks married Maude A Smith in Schenectady. they visit Monticello before March 1. Hicks leads Dongan Electrical Manufacturing Co. Huntington pianos for sale by Locher Bros. Dr Kegley to visit Cedar Rapids February 15. eye exams free by Dr Weber February 14 at the Hotel.
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Wade Koons
Korea
United States
K. D. Miller
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Koons
Miller
Redpath- Vawter Chautauqua Co
Monticello
Michael Hennessey
George
Frairieburg
P. D. Bell
Lizzie Hennessey
Hennessey
Castle Grove
Dubuque
Buffalo Catholic Church
Lyle Hicks
EB. G. Hicks
Schenectady
New York
Maude A. Smith
Charles Smith
Michigan
State College
Ames
Westinghouse Company
Idan Wenger
Anamosa
Monticello High School
Schneider
Hollingsworth
Anamosa Baker
Northrup
Holly
Hellberg
W. Kingsley
Metcalf Schneider
Roderick JT. Kingsley
Milner J. Locher
Georgen
Baker
I. Kingsley
Helberg
Morgan, Willis
Ricklefs & McNeill
Riess Stuhler
Lena Kasper
Monticallo
Edgewood
W. E. Koons
Herricks Enjoy California Visit and Calmed Acclimation
A personal letter from M W Herrick describes a pleasant time in California with Mrs Herrick arriving at Santa Catalina Island at 12 30 pm without weight loss. He lists visits with Mr and Mrs Rosa Mr and Mrs McLaughlin Mrs Eppie Price and Mr and Mrs Frank Wood as well as W H Waugh who plans to return to Monticello in April.
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M. W. Herrick
Mrs. Herrick
California
Santa Catalina Island
W.L. Rosa
America
Pat
Mrs. Tice
Pasadena
L. M. Carpenter
Olin
Rosana
Anamosa Falls to Monticello in Key State Tilt
Monticello defeated Anamosa 35 to 11 in a pivotal high school basketball game halting Anamosa’s state tournament bid. Monticello led 8–0 after two minutes and 21–6 at halftime as Anamosa played tough but failed to close the gap.
February Week at Local Theater Offers Variety
Monday offers Lady of the Lake a three reel production with usual admission. Tuesday features Nat O Goodwin as Fagin in Oliver Twist a five reel drama with 15 and 25 cent admission. Wednesday and Thursday show three reels each at usual rates. Friday presents Pathe Weekly and Saturday a special Western program with normal prices.
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Walter Scott
Nat O. Goodwin
America
Fagin
Charles Dickens
Pathe
Rebels Capture Mexico City as Diaz forces gain control
Felix Diaz leads rebel troops to seize Mexico City while President Madero confines himself to the national palace. The United States declares it will refrain from intervention in the Mexican civil war for now.
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Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Madero
Mexico
United States
Timber land for sale in Scotch Grove section ten
Herman Hahn of Monticello offers ten acres of timber land in Wayne township Scotch Grove for immediate possession with good title. Sealed bids may be arranged at his home or at Monticello State Bank. Also notes James A. McNeal & Co. jewelry and Dr L G Stuhler eye services.
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Wayne Township
Scotch Grove
Monticello State Bank
Herman Hahn
Monticello
February 1888 in Monticello remembered events
Monticello residents note February 1888 happenings including marriages, deaths, a first drive whist party, a deaf harness maker at Red Oak, cold snaps with a 28 degree below zero reading, Moody meetings in Cedar Rapids, and a sale of Express ownership to J. W. Coxsee. A long distance transmitter linked the central station to Marshalltown, 150 miles away.
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Monticello
the Express
Charlie Brown
Red Oak
W. W. Hunter
Lillian H. Winner
Center Junation
H. M. Carpenter
Nicholas Wernimont
Henry Wernimont
Filia Hall
J. S. Hall
R. Bachelder
Squire Tryon
J. T. Blanchard
Thomas Olivar
R. A. Moffet
W. ¥. Bingham
Pierce
Moody
Cedar Rapids
M. W. Herrick
J. W. Coxsee
Marshalltown
Road Meeting at Anamosa Addresses Highway Reform
County supervisors trustees and road superintendents gathered at Anamosa to discuss road issues. A resolutions committee urged broad state funding with local participation and opposed tax schemes concentrating power or money.
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Anamosa
John Thomson
Louis Gardner
G. H. George
J. W. Morse
P. B. Daly
Jones County
Iowa
Thomson, Hale, Murfield
Bohren
W. H. Orr
O. S
Saxon
P. A. Hughes
IT. F. Allen
H. G., Manuel
J.A. McDonald
J. W. Kramer
John O’brien
H. H. Carson
J. B. Oswald
Widow Mary A Warner Pioneer Homemaker Dies at Town Home
Mrs. Mary A Hanna Warner died Sunday night at her daughter Mrs. Robert Clark's home and was buried Tuesday at Scotch Grove Cemetery. Born February 19, 1828 in Mercer County Pennsylvania, she married Paul Warner June 12, 1852. Six children survived, with Mary Elvira having predeceased her. She lived in Town since 1854 and was known for hospitality, devotion to worship, and tireless energy.
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Mary A. Hanna Warner
Mary A. Warner
Robert Clark
Scotch Grove
Elges
Mary A. Hanna
Mercer County
Pennsylvania
Edward and
Elenor Hanna
Paul Warner
Wayne Township
Mary Elvira
Warner
Explorer Captain Scott Dies in Polar Blizzard
Captain Robert F. Scott and crew perish on the return from the pole. Fellow explorers Dr E A Wilson Lieutenant H R Bowers Captain L E G Oates and a petty officer Evans also die. They had claimed the pole and found Amundsen's records left the previous month. The Deutrick D G Co notes a special inventory sale starting Saturday February 15.
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Robert F. Scott
South Pole
E. A. Wilson
H.R. Bowers
L. E. G. Oates
Evans
Pole
Amundsen
Deutrick D. G. Co
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Monticello Express
Mg Mman ‘Eye Te
W. Doxser
Baltor
E. G. Burrichter
Shoes of Quaality
Home News
Catherine Lovell
W. W. Stickford
Vedar Rapids
Ad Farley
Wyoming
Percales
Deutrick’s
Matt Allen
Mrs. K. D. Miller
LaPorte City
Elmer Hicks
Parlor City
R. H. George
Chicago
Lillian O'Neil
Kima
CO. D. Chase
Ginghams—Deatrick’s
Dorothy Pond
Adolph Huene
Manchester
Mrs. Newton Parrott
Cedar Rapida
Earl Cline
Mrs. T. J. Shater
Nellia Hackbarth
Waterloo
Fred Lehmann
Florence Hefner
Thomas Hefner
Miss Almeda Bell
Marie
Edison
Victor
Locher Bros
Della Cool
Worthington
John Bates
Mrs
OU. H. Bates
Miss Myrtie Grapes
Strawberry Point
Mrs. Doering
Peter Smith
Bert Hubbard
O. M
St. P. Ry
Edward Lang
Miles
H. J. Lang
Frances Connor
Pat Connor
Anamosa Sanitarium
Jacob Leesekamp
Paulsen
Dr. Redmond
Paul Hanken
Pomeroy
Ft Dodge
Louie Knake
Deer Creek
Wastie Grove
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Andrew Cassady
Indianapolis
Indiana
W.J. O’brien
State University
Henry Matthews
William Stambaugh
Igs Nut
Mabel Peterson
Minnesota
J. W. Coxsen
Oberlin
Cleveland
Ohio
Orlando Hosford
Texas
Brownsville
Rob George
George Albery
Frank Ferring
Ray Yousse
Wm. Netcott
Henry Stutt
Lovell Township
James A McNeal & Co
Dell Wright
Conley
R.A. DeWitt
Omaha
Ahab DeWitt
Minneapolis
Messrs. Harger & Blish
Express
Michael Hofacre
Town
Hiram Neal
Charles
M. Hofacre
Mary Rundle
Nicholas Rundle
Boulder
Colorado
O. B. Rundle
Henry Hanken
Austin
Yemee A
Russell Stuhler
Messrs, C. D., Chase
Frank Page
P.M. Himebaugh
Mr. Himebaugh
E. G. Drury
Massachusetts
Kaney
Thomas Quyan
George and
Martin G Quyan
Mrs. Schneiter
Mason City
Henry Guyan
Rock Rapids
Charles W. Brown
Balcom
Michael Simmons
Prairieburg
William Haeussler
George Hogan
Rebecca Best
Marshall Davis
Missouri
Wayne
Anamong
Dunning
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Will Adams
Fayette
Will Sandhouse
Mr. Sandhouse
Madrid
Mr. Adams
Hejinian
Allen Fairbanks Jr
Stubbler
Fairbank
A. M. Maurice
Maurice
Huntington Pianos
Kegley
Dr. Mirick
Dr. Weber
James A. McNeal & Co
L. G. Stuhler
G. W. Birdsall
O. A. Weldon
Clyde
Kansas
Anamona
Beery Bros
C. H. Schipman
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Monticello, Iowa
Lovell Block Store
Hicks & Ricklefs
Matt
E. A. Hubbard
L. H. Lang
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