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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
2
Public Library at Monticello Promoting Carnegie Offer
The piece argues for accepting Carnegie’s $10,000 gift to establish a Monticello public library with a reading room and children’s room, plus an on-site gym, baths, and games. It urges municipal funding for maintenance of at least $1,000 yearly and a local subscription for site and equipment, highlighting moral, educational and social benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Monticello
Iowa
Library Board
Lovell Township
A Letter From the Southland Dispatches Travel Nostalgia
A reader from Hastings Florida writes to the Express recounting a winter journey from Monticello to Chicago during a blizzard, then to Cincinnati and Chattanooga. He describes delays on shared tracks in Hamilton Ohio and a visit to Lookout Mountain and its cable car near the Civil War era battlefield site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Southland
Hastings
Fla
the Express
Sir
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Government Cemetery
Lookout Mountain
Onslow Notes Weigh Local Movements and Tragic Fire
Onslow reports several residents moving away including Bert Mackrill and family to South Dakota and W C Paul and others to Cedar Rapids. A house fire near Westfall caused $1000 loss with $500 insurance and incendiary suspicions. Ruth Trotter, five, daughter of W C and Bertha Trotter, died in Los Angeles prompting widespread sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
Albert Hutton
C. D. Walrod
Iowa City
W. O. Briggs
Clinton Advertiser
Chas, Hutton
Gene Mackrill
Rev. Ellis
N. B. Noyes
E. E. Jeffries
H. D. Hall
Bert Mackrill
South Dakota
D. Schroeder
Mr. Mackrill
Harrison Corbit
Scotch Grove
J. Z. Mackrill
John Gibson
Local notices from Center Junction highlight visits and moves
Center Junction notices report Thomas Carson visiting at home, Minnie Dawson visiting Hopkinton, and Jennie Shipley staying with her sister in Emmetsburg. Will McDonald family plan to farm on Serbousek’s vacated land, B C Mackrill moves to South Dakota, Myron Dodge family visit Cen ter Point, and Elizabeth Shipley with Frank Ray depart for Haverhill. A social by the ladies aid drew strong turnout with a Washington program and band entertainment at F M Magee residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Thomas Carson
Minnie Dawson
Hopkinton
Jennie Shipley
Sturtevant
Emmetsburg
Towa
Will McDonald
Rhodes
Frank Serbousek
B. C. Mackrill
South Dakota
Myron Dodge
Center Point
Frank Ray
Elizabeth Shipley
Haverhill
Iowa
E. Landherr
Idaho
West
Ladies’ Aid Society
Washington
F. M. Magee
Family Celebrates Maude’s Wedding to Mr. Woods
The wedding of Maude to Mr. Chas Woods of Spirit Lake occurred with a small circle of intimate friends. The couple plan to reside near Spirit Lake after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Chas. Woods
Spirit Lake
Castle Grove Socials and Local News Briefs
Castle Grove reports a recent Hopkinton visit by A W Cramer, a Friday dance at John Dress’s home, a new baby at the Geo Arnold residence, Blanche Noble resuming studies at Coe College, and Mrs C R Wilder attending a funeral in Randalia. Nearby events include creamery ice storage, visits from John Cramer of Hazel Green, F A Hover planning to move to Binghamton NY, and multiple local sales. A run away accident involving Michael Haley injured him while transporting butter. horses bolted near the Proctor store, causing damage to a wheel and three butter tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
A. W. Cramer
Hopkinton
John Dress
Geo. Arnold
Blanche Noble
Coe College
C. R. Wilder
Randalia
Downerville Creamery Co
Silver Creek
John Cramer
Hazel Green
F. A. Hover
Binghamton
N. Y
McNamara
Prairieburg
Church of Immaculate Conception
Argand
Niederhauser
Church
Dress & Sons
Michael Haley
Downerville
Monticello
Haley
Proctor
Local Notes From Cass On Residents And Events
Miss Hattie Ketcham remains ill as several Cass residents relocate or visit nearby towns. Bert Atwood moves to LaBelle and others travel to Marion Langworthy and Dubuque. Mrs McNamara dies in Cass. funeral held at Castle Grove with Father Powers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Hattie Ketcham
Bert Atwood
LaBelle
Arthur
Hattie Lake
Marion
Jim Belknap
Dr. Gorman
Dirk Schaffer
Langworthy
P. J. McLaughlin
Dubuque
Hugh Cunningham
Monticello
Ethel Brush
Wyoming
Cass Friends
B. J. Hicks
Dexter
Iowa
Geo. Benton
Center Junction
Joe Walters
Dr. Berry
Cedar Rapids
Ladies’ Aid Society
G. G. Ketcham
Milton Lake
Harry Wright
Enid
Oklahoma
Dwight Cook
Anamosa
Kate Ketcham
Nettie Page
Local News Briefs From Wyromine and Surrounding Areas
G W Evans travels to Chicago on business. O R Ricker recently conducted business locally. Albert DeWitt of Western Iowa visits his parents here. Mrs Hazlet was ill but improves. Florence Bell visiting Cedar Rapids and plans to visit Washington Iowa. J L Stickley thriving in horse trading for market. Wyoming corner band trains for street performances. Friends plan Henry F Paul birthday party next Friday. Byron J Reed hired to replace C C Gray as school board member. Col Wood Anamosa in town as sheriff candidate likely, loyal to party and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyromine
G. W. Evans
Chicago
O. R. Ricker
Albert DeWitt
Western Iowa
Hazlet
Florence Bell
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Iowa
J. L. Stickley
Clay Township
Wyoming Corner
Soldier Boys
Henry F. Paul
Onslow
Byron J. Reed
Humboldt
C. C. Gray
Reed
Gray
Col. Wood
Anamosa
AMBER Notes Local Movements and Social Event
W E Perryman moved to Marion today and Till Hartman of Fairview was here Monday. A basket social is planned at the Black Oak schoolhouse Friday evening. W H Farragher sold his house and implement shop to Warner Heiken. J P Younger visited yesterday to look after creameries. He paid 1.04 for four percent milk in January. Jas Robertson Peter Lincoln Philip Bailley Mary Schoon and 8 Farragher added Jones County phones. J J Bailley moved onto the Wm Allen farm near Monticello and John Siebels moved onto the vacated Bailley farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
W.E. Perryman
Marion
Till Hartman
Fairview
Black Oak
W.H. Farragher
Warner Heiken
J. P. Younger
Jas. Robertson
Peter Lincoln
Philip Bailley
Mary Schoon
Farragher
Jones County
J.J. Bailley
Wm. Allen
Monticello
John Siebels
Bailley
A Marital Lament in The New York Times
The verse laments constant office hours delaying home meals. A wife questions if the office truly keeps her husband late, noting dinner readiness and the strain of absence. The poem echoes domestic tension as a suburban concern.
Incurable Heart Disease Soon Cured Claim
A prominent physician offers a free trial of a new heart disease treatment after claims of twenty five years of study. The ad cites dramatic recoveries from patients including Mrs A Kronck and Jas R Waite and invites requests for free examination pamphlets and treatment. Address Dr Franklin Miles in Elkhart Indiana and mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kronck
Huntington
Ind
Flora Graeter
Bristolville
Jas. R. Waite
Frank Smith
Chicago
Julius Keister
R. Parker
Franklin Miles
LL. B
Main Street
Elkhart
Cold Remedy Warns Against Ignoring Winter Colds
The article urges care for colds, noting winter infections often linger into spring and weaken immunity. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as inexpensive, saying it offers speedy relief and helps avoid serious consequences, with Bacher & Abel selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bacher & Abel
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by North Star Family
Mrs. J. A. Moore of North Star Michigan endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup in her family. Sold by Bacher and Abel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Moore
North Star
Mich
Bacher & Abel
Quick healing balm promises safety for cuts and wounds
The ad warns that a pin scratch can cause blood poisoning and possible loss of a limb or death, but Chamberlain's Pain Balm can prevent danger when applied promptly. Described as an antiseptic and rapid healer for cuts, bruises, and burns, sold by Bacher & Abel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bacher & Abel
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed with the Clerk of the District Court. A final hearing and approval is set for Monday March 2 1903 at the court to allow interested parties to file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Bidwell
Julia A. Farwell
Marie Bohlken
Albert Doering
R. C Stirton
Chas. Buttolph
R. C. Stirton
James Parrott
Maria Cavanaugh
James Cavanaugh
Mitchell W. Himebaugh
Geo. L. Himebaugh
Prardino
Florence Ella Loomis
Affal May Loomis
Etta Jansen
John Jansen
Hila M. Nelson
Matthew J. Nelson
Newton
Deischer
Boyd L. Deischer
H A. Hanken
Herman Hanken
Ahrend A. Hanken
Hannah Kline
Abram D. Kline
A. Matthiessen
D. C. Prader
Anamosa
Iowa
J. A. Ramsey
Cook District Court
A. J. Schoonover
Charles K. Applegate
Elizabeth Applegate
G. H. George
Abraham Schneider
D R. Scroggie
Andrew Scroggie
District Court of
State of
John Lapham
Susie Lapham Barrows
Ioowa
EB. Reno
Administrator's Notice for Gore W V Holmes Estate
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints Hearness A D 1908 administrator of the estate of Gore W V Holmes deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa dated 13th day of 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Gore W v. Holmes
Anamosa
District Court
Boyd L. Delscher
A. D
C. Deischer
Herrick & Bauper, Atty's
Seed Oats for Sale and Local Notices
One thousand bushels of good white seed oats for sale at 40c per bushel with samples available at Matthiessen Bros. Sam Jones quotes Dr. Willits as a sunbeam by day and an arc-light by night. Hear him February 27. Also included is a beef recipe and notes on Mission Style Chests. cedar-lined storage chests offer versatile use and extra seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthiessen Bros
Sam Jones
Dr. Willits
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