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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1913

Page

4

Wyoming Hosts Order of Eastern Star Installation and Local Notes

The Wyoming chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a public officer installation with a ladies buffet. New officers were elected and welcomed by Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart as installing officer. A silver meat fork was presented to Stewart for her six years as founder mother. The issue also covers county supervisors, local visitors, obituaries, business moves, and seasonal snow as the town prepares for winter activities.

Wyoming The Order of Astern Star W. M Ida Pealer R. L. Seneff A. M Fannie Wilcox Mary Pealer A. C Hazel Embree J. W. Waite Treas Sarah Kegley Ada Pearl Rogers Ruth Lizzie Behnke Esther Hazel Reade Martha Hattie Wilkins Electa Katherine Bronson Janet Waite Marshal Florance Spencer Daisy Overley Charles Rogers Elizabeth Stewart Cedar Rapids E. N. Stoffel Stewart Stara Pelkey Mesdames Limbree Wilkins Stoffel Platner Rev. Depuy Rose Hodge Nial Hogeboom A. A. Vaughn Mae Statler Clara Depuy Jones County Board of County Supervisors Board of Supervisors Martin Briggs St. Paul M. H. Calkins Ann Arbor University of Michigan Briggs Martin J. A. Ashcraft Marshalltown Home Lumber Co Ashcraft Masonic Lodge W.M R. L. Seneft C. CO. Overley J. W Orla Newell E. N. Stofttel Wm. Wilkins J. D J. N. Swordes R. M. Corbit Hans Knoutsen Hans Knutsen Jr Charlotte Clifford Iosty Des Moines Presbyterian Church Nickiess Stanley Lenox College W. G. Krause

Local Council Meeting Closes Quiet Session

The council room hosted an evening session with routine business addressed. Friday evening many youths enjoyed themselves at a Garrison home. Teachers have returned to duties and school work resumes. The Maud Stevens Concert Co. is set for January 23.

Monmouth Wyoming

Center Junction Marriage Promises New Nebraska Home

Miss Edna Glenn Wright of Scotch Grove wed Mr. Raymond Walraven of North Van Nebraska on Friday evening at 5 30 at the bride’s uncle Ernest Wright home. Rev. P. M. Phillips officiated and the couple plan to move to Nebraska on February 1 for their future home.

Center Junction Edna Glenn Wright Scotch Grove Raymond Walraven North van Nebraska Ernest Wright P. M. Phillips Harry Hudson Springville Muscatine Ed Springer Grundy Center Mr. Springer Mary Robertson Anamosa Mattie Robertson Amber Sadie Wright Mary Herman Wyoming Blanche Leight H. H. Moyer Des Moines Ferguson Monticello John Letze van Voorm Gertie Ray Marion Merlin Moses J. HE. Livingstone Frank Lee Coder Guendlen Cedar Rapids Guy McDonald Jim Alexander Stanwood Gladys Smith C. G. Dykes John Weir C.M. Felton Sioux City Bessie Welch Clinton Fairview Bernice Lewis W.S. Pangburn Will Redmond John Klineck John Alexander Anamonsi

Onslow News Notebook From Madison Village And Beyond

January notes from Onslow report visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Noyes and Mrs. Lou Hasler at Madison Village, descriptions of dwindling local houses, a stock train moving through the area, and business updates from Franks & Son. Also mentions health of Daniel Cooley, care by Allie Feehan, and household moves of Ford Frostler and Mrs. Orr.

W Onslow Noyes Lou Hasler I. L. Anderson Madison Village Wyoming Wyoming and Anamosa Road Anderson Tabor Maquoketa Daniel Cooley Cooley Allie Feehan Anamosa Franks

Local notes and New Year updates in a small town

The Orr boy injured after a fall from a horse at Christmas is recovering with plans for convalescence. A Christian Endeavor watch party welcomed New Year’s Eve at the opera house. Dr Worthington plans to move to Oak Park Illinois with belongings packed. Belden Dennison assists in Hopkinton with lumber invoicing. John Miller of Anamosa visited his parents on New Year’s Day. School resumed on Monday.

Orr Christian Endeavor Society Opera House Dr. Worthington Oak Park Illinois Belden Dennison Hopkinton John Miller Anamosa

Cascade Notes Installations and Local Happenings

The Masonic and Eastern Star hold an installation with a musical program and refreshments at Masonic headquarters this evening. Notables include Billy Baldwin arriving from British Columbia to visit relatives. Community updates list marriages, deaths, visits, and travels among Cascade residents and nearby towns.

Masonic Eastern Star Billy Baldwin Britten Columbia Baldwin Carrie Leytem J.T. Bevan Clara C. Wise Baain Wyoming Cascade Dan Dixon Rogers Prof Cruisenberry James Aitchison GO. A. Tenny The Baptist Church Des Moines George Hice Kadoka South Dakota John Hosch Randolph and O'Neill Nebraska John Maloy Bernard Chas. Spielman DA W Hug A. P. Hamil Chicago Christy Russenl Dubuque James Fagan Jr Sioux City

Prairieburg Notes from January Firm up Town Life

Prairieburg hosts a Monticello party seeking a hotel site. M B E Aids to plan a bazaar. Teachers Bland and Platner return to duties after holidays. Lumbers, dray, and residence moves reshape town commerce. Visits from Miller and Rothsey residents noted amid a scarlet fever case near the Reider home.

Prairieburg Monticello M. BE. Aid Society C. H. Hanolad C. E. Bland Benson Farm Stock Place Sam Reed Rothsey Minnesota Walter Brown Miller South Dakota Reider Burg John A. Walker Albert Lea Anna Wenger Roy Truesdell Lenox Louis Washburn Jack Crilley

Columbia's Ensign in Pekin Reflects Ties to China

A historical reflection on U.S. and British policy in China, opium trade, migration, and diplomacy. It notes American conduct from 1843 onward, Burlingame’s mission, Chinese modernization, and the role of missionaries and schools, ending with Columbia's flag seen in Pekin.

Parkish Ben. Kidd Certan America Tientsin Li Hung-Chang U.S San Francisco Turkey Golden Gate Oberlin College China St. Louis Exposition Fair Grounds Washington Chicago U. S Congress Japan Shanghai Canton Dr. Martin Wheaton Burlingame Sec. Hay College Prade Ail Prades Columbia Pekin

Farmers Mutual Meeting Set at Castle Grove Next Saturday

Castle Grove announces its Farmers Mutual Insurance association annual meeting will be held next Saturday at 1 o'clock p m. Every member is urged to attend due to potentially important business. Also notes residents traveling, visits by Olive Cartano and Doris Northrop from Monticello, and local weather and family updates.

Castle Grove Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association Will Gerhard Eileen Blue Springs Nebraska J.A. McLaughlin Ravinia South Dakota B.H. Hanken Langworthy Ed Jones

Rural News From Various Towns and Notices

Miss Augusta Behrends plans a Brownsdale visit for several weeks. John Balster Jr and sister Anna visited Castle Grove Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Mathilda Moore visits friends in Marion and Cedar Rapids this week. The two Anna Deckers were Sunday visitors at the J Martinsen. Oscar Ambuehl left for Sheboygan to attend school. Conrad Mardorf spent Sunday with Rev C Mardorf and family. A Allamand and J Balster sold hogs this week. Royal Neighbors propose a question for next Tuesday’s meeting. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr L QG Stabler. Dr Puleston offers rupture treatment by the fidelity method.

Augusta Behrends Brownsdale Minnesota John Balster Jr Anna Castle Grove Mathilda Moore Marion Cedar Rapids Anna Deckers J. Martinsen Oscar Ambuehl Sheboygan Wisconsin Conrad Mardorf Rev. C. Mardorf A. Allamand J. Balster

State Senator Sentenced Over $200 Bribe

An Onlio state senator received a three year prison term after admitting to accepting a $200 bribe. Officials call the case a reminder against small corruption. The Topeka State Journal adds a satirical note on peace plenipotentiaries being adept at bluffing.

Sioux Falls Topeka State Journal Peace Plenipotentiaries

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