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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
5
Local residents and visitors are listed with movements and greetings. Names include Fritz Yossi in Cedar Rapids, Minnie Matthiessen in Anamosa, and Mrs. Meyers in Daytona. Tax lists, sale prices on beef, and car painting deals appear alongside birth notices and family visits across Monticello and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs George Tift of Westgate Jojra and baby visited Bar ney Hiler home last weekend. Ernest Reichart Monti cello boy and National Guard member travels from Mexican border. Various notices cover new safe at Denkhoff jeweler, Miss Libbie Voorhees to California, Mr and Mrs Storms to Phoenix, and Charles Barata seeking hospital care in Iowa City. Committee assignments for Senator Hale noted, Miss Mildred Pierce heads to Cornell via scholarship, and Jones County Fair directors named with August dates set.
K T Lamb receiver Cedar Rapids paid 40 percent of uncontested claims against the defunct Iowa Mercantile Co. The distribution excludes interest and depends on collection of notes for stock subscriptions. Many notes are uncollectable or contested, some not due for years. Lamb said a second payment is uncertain, with about $8000 in notes unaccounted for. Stockholders should not expect recovery.
Jacob Schneider died at his home on North Cedar Street last Tuesday evening from tuberculosis of the glands. Born December 8 1851 in Suler Argan Switzerland he came to the United States in 1872, ran a Monticello butcher shop then bought and sold cattle and horses. Survived by wife Sophia Kiburz six children and fourteen grandchildren the funeral will be Friday at the German Reformed church with burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Thrift Day 1917 was designated in the United States to encourage saving over spending. Originating in Philadelphia, the idea urged banks and teachers to start savings accounts for children, with parents depositing a dollar to begin and children saving earnings from odd jobs. Monticello plans observed thrift day in schools and the community, urging widespread participation.
A stormy night drew a small crowd to Judge Cavanaugh of Chicago as he spoke on Traitors to Justice. The address urged reforms by the people and called for simpler laws and better legislature training to ensure justice for all. Complete tax lists announced at Monticello State Bank with payment available anytime.
Monthly chronicle lists births, deaths, marriages, and local incidents. Notable items include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. D E Pond on the 9th, Jennie Van Valkenburg’s death at 17, John Cunningham’s fatal accident near Monticello after being crushed between rail cars, and anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Garrison and T A King.
John Patrick Weir born March 15, 1860 in Elkhorn Wisconsin died January 4 1917 in Lamont Iowa age 56 9 18. Survived by wife Dora Amelia daughter, siblings and many friends. Funeral by Elder L G Holloway with sermon by Elder B E Long at Rose Hill cemetery.
Arche Koop and Esther Dress wed in Lowa City last Thursday. Koop, son of Mrs. Fred Koop of Cedar Rapids, is a Monticello High and Cedar Rapids Business College graduate, employed in Cedar Rapids. Esther Dress is a Monticello community supporter with many local friends. Also, Olin businessmen form 75 member Improvement Club with officers Wilbert Starry to L. M. Stalker. In Dubuque, Mrs. J Koppas reports purse theft at Great Western depot. police seek suspect.
Independence selects a Des Moines company to pave 53 blocks at a total bid of 899,500 with a rate of 12 650 per yard and 0 53 for curb ing.
Charles H Chandler of Cedar Rapids, once Monticello's youth, died last Thursday in a Chicago station while en route to Florida. Survived by wife and six children, his career spanned Chandler Pump, Howen Radiator, and civic work in Cedar Rapids including education, health, and the Grant vocational school. He was born May 11, 1859 in Primrose Wisconsin and moved to Monticello in 1868.
Report by Charles Padhaski noting Misa Zellhoefer missed due to illness. Frederick Moses joins freshmen from Martello. Basketball previews include future white hops and a trip to Anamosa after a 49 to 14 win over Manchester. Exams planned, grippe-related absences, and a stairway accident minor. Manchester lineup and Monticello match details listed. referee Chappelle noted.
Miss Anna Barrack and John Gamm of Arlington were married on the 10th and will reside on a farm near Arlington. The notice also notes that the scientific eye examination is part of the medical profession.
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