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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
7
Waterloo resident B L Cobb visits town. Hopkinton and Dubuque travelers noted. Local residents attend events, visits, or business in Davenport Cedar Rapids Des Moines Ottumwa and Ames. New dresses corset sales, property transfers, auto purchase, and community notices appear between social calls and obituaries.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Claus Wilme on February 12. Various Monticello visitors and local residents are mentioned, including Mrs Henry Schneer and Mrs Ariana Reimers. Local dealers report hog prices averaging 7.85 with favorable advance. Notable events include legal case reversals, sales, parades of pianos and Edison machines, and travel notes from Edison’s cold spell impact on orange crops.
Distanced mourners from several states attended the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Guyan. Present were Mrs. Kate Bardill Mrs. Paul Arduser Andrew Loetcher Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jecklin both of Dubuque Mrs. Chris Arduser Belden Nebraska Rev. E. E. Gruenstein Wimbledon North Dakota Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guyan Rock Rapids Iowa Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Schneiter Hanlontown Iowa.
If the Roe bill passing the senate last week becomes law, Monticello High would receive 6750 in state aid for its normal department instead of 500. The school board kept this feature for its course, but the higher bounty will help cover rising expenses.
Next Saturday marks four years since Oscar Newton opened his stand opposite the Monticello State Bank. He will celebrate by giving souvenirs to ladies and others who buy ice cream and sweets, thanking patrons for their support.
Reverend E. E. Gruenstein of Wimble don North Dakota, after conducting Mrs. Thomas Guyan’s funeral services, was warmly received by longtime parishioners. He reports a fine charge and satisfaction with his surroundings and will return home tonight.
Announcements report the marriage of Sewell N Farwell in Eugene Oregon to Matilda Lundahl date Feb 15 and the wedding of Luella Aynerson to John Campbell Smith at the Aynerson home. Also notes the death of Mrs Chloe Hickman and details of her family and farm background. Fred Matthiessen fire loss near thousand dollars damages insured. The Express to lose Charles H Stockwell as foreman to farming in Delaware county. Cliff Main to replace as foreman. staff honored with a farewell dinner.
The High School reports a fine chorus with an added orchestra this week. The pedagogy class visited, juniors look forward to a school party, and there is growing interest in geometry. Monticello beat Edgewood 28 to 16 with standout play by Kingsley and Holly.
Mrs Barnts Nightwinea aged 89 dies in Monticello after long life born February 22 1824 in Pittsburgh Pa. She survived by 100 plus descendants including 6 of her 13 children in Monticello Meigs County Ohio and Colorado. Funeral at the home of Mrs H Brownell on Saturday February 22 at 11 oclock.
Michael Hofacre a longtime township resident died last Saturday after several weeks of illness at age 84 years 8 months 11 days He was born June 4 1828 in Stark County Ohio and lived in Paulding County Ohio before moving to Iowa He is survived by his widow and several children and was a longtime Mason his burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery with Masonic rites.
Mrs Gedine Brons Dirksen Leesekamp died at her daughter’s home northwest of Monticello last Thursday evening of pneumonia after a four day illness. The German Reformed church funeral was held last Sunday led by Rev Kuntzel. She was born in January 1836 at Midlun Prussia and was 75. She married Jacob Leesekamp in 1848 and came to America in 1857. Four of six children survive Bernhard Leesekamp Gesine Paulsen Lambertus Leesekamp and Catherine of Bloomfield Nebraska. She was intelligent well informed and sociable an active reader of current events.
Amanda H. Richmond widow of Jeremiah Richmond died last Tuesday evening February 18 at age 78 6 26. Born Hinadale New York to David D Darrow and Amanda Williama. She married Jeremiah Richmond in 1851 in Scio New York and they lived married over sixty years. Surviving children are George and Lyman Richmond of Monticello and Wilson Richmond of Kadoka South Dakota. Family moved from Dubuque county Iowa to Jones county then Monticello over 25 years ago.
Willie Schneider nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Schneider died last Saturday from scarlet fever after a brief illness. Because the disease is contagious a public funeral could not be held a private service was conducted Sunday evening. He was fondly spoken of by playmates and his teacher and the community offers sympathy to his family in this time of sorrow.
Mrs Ursula Guyan widow of Thomas Guyan died last Saturday February 15 at age 77 years 6 months following several weeks illness. Born September 15 1886 in Canton Graubunden Switzerland she married Thomas Guyan May 1 1869 and the couple came to the United States in 1867 settling near Monticello where they farmed. After her husband’s death and for years prior Mrs Guyan lived on the Switzer settlement.
Mrs. Guyan, mother of five, resided in Monticello and was cherished by her children. She leaves 24 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren with surviving sons Martin, John W. Schweitzer, George, Henry, and daughter Mrs. O F Schneiter along with Henry Wally adopted son. Funeral held at German Reformed church with Rev. Gruenstein, who traveled from Wimbledon North Dakota, and interment beside her husband. All sons and daughters were present for the last days.
Milo Guiles a long time Monticello resident and Civil War veteran died at the Marshalltown soldiers home aged above 81. He served in Company G 45th Illinois from 1861 to 1865 and was wounded at Grand Review in 1865. He lived in Monticello since the early 1870s and leaves two sons Charles and Spencer Guiles.
Table Linens Deutrick’s advertises repair services and prompt workmanship. James A. McNeal & Co., newly titled jewelers, promotes skilled repair of fine items and restoration for customers seeking quality care.
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