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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
3
A compilation of short notes records visitors and social events in Anamosa and nearby towns. Entries mentionMiss Reikers in Anamosa, Frank Locher on business in Farley, Shelley's turkey dinner next Sunday, Cedar Rapids shoppers and Monticello visits, and various relatives and guests across Iowa including Cascade, Edgewood, Hopkinton, Yankton, and Ames.
Local residents visit relatives in Iowa and Wisconsin while town activities include theater showings of The Slacker at Crane Theatre and a Monticello high school basketball trip to Hopkins. Notable moves include John Dress selling a residence and plans to move to New York state.
Mr Janish of Inver Grove Minnesota returned home this morning after a short visit in the Fred Kellum home. Mrs Janish and daughter will remain longer. Peter Oeschger of Cascade was in town a few days ago preparing to move his family to Monticello. He is a carpenter and builder and will continue his trade there.
As of November 30 1917 four consignments were sent to the United States Assay Office to be melted down. The net proceeds from the four consignments totaled 6944 dollars 06 cents.
Mrs. Amanda Hosford spent last Friday in Cedar Rapids visiting in the A. Kempf home. She reports Mr. Kempf to be very much improved in health and getting along nicely since his recent sick spell.
Mrs. L. M. Barnes of Delhi returned home Saturday morning after a short visit at the F. B E Stimpson residence. She was accompanied by Mrs. Stimson and Miss Annette Cypra who spent the day there.
The Crane Theatre offers a special matinee on Friday March 1 for farmers visiting town to conduct business. Bring families to see Douglas Fairbanks in Habit of Happiness.
Gerd Harms secretary of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Wayne township was in town last Saturday marking his first appearance since undergoing surgery. He showed the lingering effects of his recent illness.
The article notes stores and businesses opening at usual early hours this week and cites traders who recall comparable trade when shops closed at nine in the morning. It suggests that much of the commerce could be condensed into a half day with customers willing to adjust their schedules.
Sixty six boys from Jones County are ordered to report at Anamosa next Sunday at one, remain until they entrain for Camp Dodge at 10 Monday morning. The fifth consignment of treasure sent to the United States Assay Office in New York is worth 5633.55. Total fund to date is 12577.61. Names listed as Treasure and Trinket Fund collectors are James Lazell Teddy Koop Merle Deischer and Ralph Redmond. Call them to arrange donations.
Letters addressed to Mr. E. C. Arno Garret Brokens Madeline Hutchinson Grace E. Hudgins Minnie Jones Otto Kernan Joe Kasper Miss Ellen C. Phillips and Dr Baltazar Yanez remain in the Monticello post office uncalled for.
Harry Maire travelled to Davenport on Wednesday to take the army examination. He will depart March 4 for Jacksonville Florida to enter U S service as interpreter for a quartermaster officer at that post.
Wayne No. 8 school presents a box social and two amateur plays “Pat's Matrimonial Venture” and “Borrowing Trouble” by local youths on March 1. Belle May is the teacher and invites all to attend.
Following a foggy spell the temperature dropped to six below zero yesterday morning. A strong night wind added to the weather. Miss Willey of Tipton has replaced James Wilson as clerk at the local post office. She has experience from Tipton and Wilson leaves for Camp Dodge next Monday.
Fred Aldrich came back to Camp Dodge on Saturday morning after a four day furlough at his parents home. His mother Mrs Len Aldrich accompanied him to Cedar Rapids then visited a daughter in Coggan. The Monticello teachers institute last week drew good attendance and praise for the program. Hicks Rickless window treasure exhibit will be sent to New York early next week urging readers to donate and look for items.
The Express outlines how nearly one billion dollars a year is paid to officers and enlisted men in the army and navy, detailing the division among grades. Marriage licenses issued by Clerk Fisher include Herman Hotz and Anita Meyers of Olin, Hans Henry Peterson of Wyoming, Lena Dortha Schrader of Scotch Grove, and others from Olin Bartley Cascade Center Junction Anamosa.
Mrs Louise Rickels, head of a restaurant in the east end, is a widowed mother already with two sons in service. The third son is set to leave for Camp Dodge next Monday, as she hopes for honor to vindicate the country and for victorious peace to come.
Eugene Byers completed a four year course in civil engineering at Ames and earned his degree. He plans to start work in Philadelphia at the U S shipbuilding yards after graduation, reflecting his consistent hard work and perseverance.
Mr Gregory deputy collector of internal revenue visited the city for a week helping people file their income tax returns. He notes only two taxpayers availed the allotted payment period. the rest paid cash with their returns.
Stewart Stubhler son of Mr and Mrs Fred P Stubhler leaves Wisconsin University to enlist in the Great War. He travels to San Antonio Texas for ordnance department training after a brief home visit. His grandfather Captain F S Dunham served honorably in the Civil War.
Mrs. Binning, mother of Mrs. Chris Rohr, drowned while bathing in California. Her family was summoned to Warlville after the incident. A companion who attempted rescue nearly drowned and was saved with difficulty.
Max Horsch of Hamilton Montana visited Monticello this week with his brother Bert once employed at Shipman merchant tailor. The pair now run a prosperous business. Max recently recovered from an appendectomy in Rochestar Minnesota and hopes to be in Paris when peace is declared.
The railroad company failed to deliver the Des Moines shipment on time for printing this week despite five days to spare. Repeated delays over two weeks cost the paper its value and cause mounting exasperation. The issue will be raised with responsible parties.
A group of women collecting gold and silver trinkets for army aviators has assembled a varied display at Hicks & Rickless, featuring plated ware, silver items, fold watches, cuff buttons, breast pins and other relics. Donations continue to be added with shipment planned next Tuesday.
County Agent Fred F Clark warns potato growers to move surplus stock onto the market now rather than hold for spring prices. He cites Crop Estimations showing stock on hand January 1 1918 exceeded only three times before and that April May prices were very low with little demand in many areas. Jones county producers are urged not to hang onto surplus potatoes too long.
Mr H F Oehlenschlager of Luther Grinder Mfg Co Milwaukee demonstrates the Luther Dime Grit sharpening process at Ricklets McNeill store Niagara Falls NY produced by electric heat to 12000 degrees then burnt for 386 hours cooled crushed and run under electric magnets to remove metal particles. Dime Grit cuts 20 times faster than a grindstone and won t draw temper. Bring dull shears or knives to be sharpened free of charge before sale ends Saturday.
The Red Cross reports shipments of knitted items including 658 sweaters 21 pairs of socks 19 pairs of wristlets 20 helmets and one scarf last Saturday. A prior two week shipment included 40 bed jackets 15 bandaged foot socks 25 bed socks 6 comfort pillows and more.
Mrs Elizabeth Tice longtime Monticello resident died at her sister Mrs Belle Rice’s home in Watertown South Dakota on Friday February 15 at age seventy Heart failure caused death after she was moved from bed to a chair for the day She is survived by sisters Mrs Belle Rice of Watertown and Mrs Mattie Carter of New York state and brother Richard Dawson of Cedar Rapids The body was buried in Watertown cemetery Her life included time in Richland Township Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis and she returned last fall to Watertown after a California stay
John McDonald Hospital Notes report the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Prult, delivered last Monday at the hospital. Other entries note Will Hanken of Center Junction treated for appendicitis last Friday, Henry Kray recovering well after a recent operation, and Mrs. W. W. Loomis of Hopkinton undergoing a serious procedure yesterday morning by Dr. Whiteis of Iowa City with Hefler condition reported as favorable.
Chicago pastor John M. Driver, linked to pro German speech allegations, spoke at Cedar Rapids and Monticello institutes but delivered no such teachable pro German lecture. Iowa officials and local leaders warned against disloyal rhetoric while noting Driver’s biography and travels.
Seigfred Guyan returns from scarlet fever quarantine and J H Milroy leaves for Camp Dodge. Anamosa and Monticello meet on the home floor. Monticello wins 47 to 7 with detailed lineups listed. A push for a Junior League in the Central Division of the Red Cross gathers pace with school districts to be organized nationwide.
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