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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
7
Multiple short items report residents traveling to Chicago Cedar Rapids Anamosa Farley Wy oming and Summerland Miss Laura Aynerson back from Battle Creek sani tarium and others reference sales buys and social events at Deutrick's Suter & Son and area residences.
Mrs Elma Garlinghouse of Marshalltown visited her parents Mr and Mrs Marcus Hayden and returned home Saturday. Sheriff Hogan traveled home from Cascade after attending the funeral of his brother in law John Heery. Virtus Hanssen and Henry Proctor visited in Fayette with A W Adams. Rev J W Innes of Ames assisted in funeral services for O D French. The North Cedar home of the late Mrs Sarah Deischer sold to John Nelson for 2600 dollars. The mercury fell to 7 or 8 below zero before moderating by Tuesday. Hallaner and Widmer urge 1500 people to sample their tender baby steers. Miss Myra Cowan resigned from Wyoming schools. a replacement from Anamosa was chosen. Mr and Mrs Guy Hogan returned from Excelsior Springs with health concerns noted. The Express advertisers tout prices for dry goods and groceries. The fair directors appointed officers: President G P Rockstad, Vice President W A Beery, Secretary C J Northrop, Treasurer W Lovell. Mr and Mrs Oscar Bucklin and son George departed for St Petersburg Florida for the winter. March term of Jones county district court opens in Anamosa with Judge Ellison. today is last day of service for cases.
R. Stirton purchases the Robert Young property where the bakery stands with a 60 foot frontage on First street. Rumor suggests the Masons may build a temple on the site. Tax guidance notes some residents not liable for income tax need not fill collector forms unless liable for tax.
The child of Mr. and Mrs. August Siebels nearly choked on a bone lodged crosswise in the throat last Saturday noon. Dr. Mirick treated the youngster to dislodge the substance and prevent asphyxiation.
The city experiences a spike in demand for rental housing with scarce supply. Landlords report rising rents after many inquires. prices had been low but now increase as availability remains tight.
Fred Matthiessen and his daughter Minnie were summoned to Auburn last Saturday after learning of the death of Mrs Tempie, the mother of Mrs Matthiessen. Mrs Matthiessen had cared for her mother during the final ten days of her life.
Elaine Reed eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E E Reed is at Anamosa sanitarium today for surgery to treat a neck gland abscess. The condition has caused her trouble for several months as doctors planned treatment and the family awaited the procedure.
Cyrus Heisey of Austin Minnesota and his sisters Mesdames Pfautz and Meyers of Lisbon visited with their brothers John H. Heisey and Henry B. Heisey last Sunday. The gathering began as a surprise for some and ended as a joyful reunion.
Alfred G. Moore moved to Austin Minnesota yesterday where he has just purchased a farm. He traveled with a car of stock and goods and his family will join him next Saturday. Austin residents regard him as a reliable man and good citizen.
Miss Ethel Mages the assistant postmaster and Miss Margaret Wis meir of Richland township have gone South for a few weeks. They will travel as far as Cuba and are said to be enjoying sunshine and roses of a sub tropical climate.
Fifteen large sacks of mail order house catalogues were sent to Monticello last Saturday to decorate center tables while home merchants, offering credit when buyers lack cash, face competition from mail order demand.
The following marriage licenses were issued during the past week: Micheal Leytem Monticello and Ethel Wilson Monticello Wm A Plueger Monticello and Margaretha Coden Monticello Fred J Benischek Oxford Junction Frances Dushanek Oxford Junction Herbert C Newell Wyoming Ina Anderson Wyoming Alfred L Howell Monticello Ida May Marsh Monticello James Skahill Cascade Mildred Morisson Cascade.
Major Noble G. W. Winner has bought a lot and a half of Harry Maurice east of Mrs. Fuller's residence. In spring he will begin a small bungalow with A size appointments to accommodate him and his wife.
Farmers and lot owners are directed to the nursery advertisement offering apple trees at 35 cents each. The notice touts a fine variety and urges buyers to avoid traveling agent prices, promoting thriftier and fresher stock grown near home at the nursery.
Geo Stuhler's Sons Co. hosts a two day display Friday and Saturday February 20 and 21 featuring Hart's canned fruits and Hunt's choice California fruits. Demonstrations use patented sanitary spoons to highlight new methods. Attend and note the dates.
Mrs. T M Redmond mourns her mother Mrs Mullen as family travels to Waterloo for illness and funeral. Snow delayed trains Monday after a light Sunday fall. Oscar B Fuller sells residence and 10 acres north of Monticello to Carsten Peters for 3250 dollars with possession delayed until next November. Frank Thompson lectured at the Monticello Masonic lodge. Cascade school district considers buying the Chew property, a Patterson estate stone house, for school use at about one third of its 15000 price.
Miss Ida May Marsh daughter of Mrs Grace Marsh married Alfred L Howell yesterday at eleven o clock in the Presbyterian parsonage. Rev W Z Allen conducted the ceremony. The groom, a farmer, has leased a Castle Grove farm where the couple will reside.
The Telegraph-Herald notes Ruth Hemenway will read The Melting Pot in Monticello tomorrow night after delighting audiences at the Y M C A in Dubuque and at St Luke's church in The Sign of the Cross last Sunday. Large crowds attended both readings, and she remains a popular reader in Dubuque.
Miss Mary Hinrichs underwent an appendectomy at her parents home near Monticello due to sudden illness, with Dr. Hejinian of Anamosa assisted by Drs. Thomas and Stabler. Ethel Wilson married Michael Leytem in Richland township. Rev. Allen officiated. Catholic pewholders vote 40 to 4 to build a new central church with site selection and funding plans to follow.
The Knights of Pythias lodge celebrates the 50th founding anniversary. Justus H. Rathbone formed the order in Washington D C on February 19 1864 to heal postwar tensions. The organization now includes about 7500 lodges and 800000 members across the United States and several regions.
George L. Schoonover of Anamosa travels to Washington DC to attend memorial exercises marking George Washington's birth anniversary. He serves as Iowa committee member to study and report on plans for a national Masonic memorial building to house Washington era relics.
William A. Pfluger of Scotch Grove and Misa Margar etha Doden of Langworthy wed yesterday at St John s Lutheran church in Monticello with Rev Wmn H L Schuetz officiating. The couple will reside in Scotch Grove and a dance followed the ceremony. Local landlord R J Woollett sold the Lovell House to Harry J. Wilson of Waterloo who takes over after a two year tenure. Woollett and wife in poor health plan to move. Woollett travels to Kansas City for surgery.
The annual school elections will be held on March 9. Nomination for all offices requires a petition of ten names filed with the secretary at least seven days before election. Ballots will list candidates with no party names. One board member may act as judge, the others chosen by the board. Retiring members D. Chase and W. F. Robn are expected to be reelected.
A large Monticello group traveled by special train to Cedar Rapids last Monday night to hear Paderewski. The pianist performed two hours of Bach Tugue Beethoven and Schumann pieces with celebrated technique. He earned 3000 dollars for the evening after initial hesitations. The crowd praised his mastery, and thanks were extended to Mr Killeen of the Coe College Conservatory for arranging the engagement.
Eye care notice lists eye examinations and glasses fitting by Dr L G Stabler. Advertisement also promotes new dress silks at Doutrick's storefront.
Miss Helen Young of Monticello dies after a severe pneumonia battle. The longtime resident and former teacher helped establish the town Free Public Library and was known for charity and education work. She was born August 6 1871 and is survived by her father and sister Kathryn. services are at Sacred Heart Church tomorrow at ten.
Monticello mourns the death of Charles D. French at Concordia Kansas on February 16. He died of organic heart disease while visiting his daughter Nettie Sluteman. Born October 27 1841 in Springville New York he was 72. Survived by his second wife Susanna Kannett four children and many grandchildren. long time Monticello resident and respected carpenter. Funeral held at the family home with Rev W F Allen and Rev J W Innes officiating.
Hazel Hoag reports seniors rehearsed their class play and enjoyed a Friday night party at Laura Hilers home. Teachers consider Paderewski visit to Cedar Rapids Monday evening. Freshman basketball beat seventh and eighth graders 36 to 7. Mabel Welch substituted in pedagogy. Miller arrived late but taught the last question. Agriculture classes test corn with sawdust and rag baby testers. four country pupils will test all corn for next spring planting. Lincoln birthday flag ceremony included Mr Miller speech on Lincoln’s noble character. Coe College Glee Club visited Cedar Rapids High School and seventh grade, performing college tunes and readings with a cartoonist accompanying. Boosting spirit shown in songs.
The Coe College Girls Qlea club gave a pleasant entertainment at the Presbyterian church last Tuesday evening. Soloists Helen Soboda Florence Brownell and Florsie Roe drew generous applause with Soboda’s clear soprano and Brownell’s rich contralto. The twenty five young women performed songs and dances including an Indian scene and college songs. Goldie Armstrong received notable applause as reader. Don Chilcote offered a clever sketch lampooning fashion and satirizing The Express editor who briefly sat in the front row.
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