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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
2
In Anamosa on January 11 the county assessors named a committee to meet with the supervisors seeking more time to complete enumeration work. Will Bramer and Martha Jansen announce their marriage in Anamosa and detail family and stock data needed for accurate census. Other notes include shifts in local business, stock markets amid quarantine, sledding and school events, and community updates on residents moving, farming, and banking.
Prairieburg reports an upcoming U S convention at Central City on Monday February 1 for all denominations. The notice urges everyone to attend and promises entertainment for attendees.
Monticello residents will attend a two night Royal Tailors film at the Princess Theatre next Friday and Saturday. The program spotlights Joseph Vehon’s Monticello roots and the vast global reach of the Royal Tailors story from a local shop.
Obscure town news lists many visits and comings and goings. Dr Wilkinson renovations progress downstairs and a church revival is planned for February with Rev Miller assisting Rev Dwel le. Several residents travel between Cedar Rapids Monticello and Anamosa while illness and hospital plans appear.
Center Junction reports Mrs. Wm. Davis slipped on ice last Saturday, fracturing her ankle and is comforted after Dr. Kent reduced the fracture. Wm. Tomlinson presented a strong line of pictures last Saturday night with a new show nightly. Mrs. Mack Sinkey and two children traveled to Monmouth Friday, returning Saturday evening. The Golden Rule class hosted by Claire Preston on Monday. M. E. Dodge visited with nephew Des Vrooman from Hale. Albert Welch and wife went to Clinton Saturday, returning Monday. Mrs. P. M. Phillips and Mrs. EB. N. Bethurum were in Monticello last week. A new school house is projected ready in two months. Miss Henrietta Hanken shopped in Monticello last Thursday. Mrs. Emma Johansen conducted business locally.
Nega visitor at Monticello Thursday. Mr. Hatch of Central City was in town last week on business. Mrs. Guy McDonald enjoying a visit from sister Mabel. Mrs. M. G. Alsever shopped in Cedar Rapids last week. Misses Mamie and Katie Husman went to Onslaw Friday. Leo Courtney of Monticello spent Sunday at home. Dr. J. M. Young went to Anamosa last Saturday. Mrs. C. R. Welton went to Welton Tuesday.
Word reaches Onslow of the death of Wmn Hogeboom formerly of the town. He was an old soldier who served in the Suh Iowa and was admired for bravery. He belonged to the I. L. of H. at Onslow and his passing is recorded amid local notes of marriages moves and society updates.
Castle Grove on January 20 reports Mr and Mrs Earl Carson of Cog Coriginal guests in the Arthur Fairbanks home. James F Lahey and family from Farley attended Gavin Lahey wedding. Arthur Fairbanks was a business visitor in Coggon last Friday. Miss Christina Kiben is reported to be
The text notes a resident ill at her uncle HE BF Biben's home and that she will visit Detroit to see relatives. Cornelius Hiben from Nebraska is visiting relatives in the area. Pfeil's new house is nearing completion.
The Presby terian churches of Amber Antioch Center Junction and Scotch Grove arrange with the Chicago Christian Lantern Slides and Lecture Bureau for a six lecture course on topics including Chinas Teeming Millions and How The Other Half Lives The first lecture will be held late this month with about eighty slides per show Tickets cost 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children Proceeds go to the local churches Rev W H Elges directs the program The rest of the item notes choir master Fred Royden changes in creamery management and local moves of residents, with social news about visits and health.
Central City News Letter reports the ongoing feud between editors of the Journal and the Eureka. The piece wryly suggests editors General Moore and Rye meet to resolve their quarrel, noting readers would welcome a quick settlement and an end to the long running dispute.
January 14 1915 special session of the board approves numerous bills for supplies text books coal and utilities. The board elects Mardicie H Wilson as fifth grade teacher at 50 per month and Sara Williams as supervisor of music and drawing at 65 per month.
Amber January 19. James Robertson aged citizen of Jackson township died January 13. Funeral at home Saturday 10 o clock with burial at Four Horned church cemetery. James Robertson of Ogden Utah attended his father R H Meill of Central City. John Balster moved onto Engalbart farm. A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Gray last week. Mr and Mrs P Smith of Monticello were at Alex Robertson’s last week.
In Cascade Pioneer the south part of Jennes county Democrats oppose the appointment of a Republican to replace John Hale on the board of supervisors. They claim the appointing officials could have chosen an acceptable Democrat and say a straight vote for Joe Orr in the west half would have likely chosen the sheriff.
Dr. L. Q. Stuhler conducts eye examinations and fits corrective glasses for patients.
Stop buying expensive syrups. Buy Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant at 50 cents for 2 ounces and mix with sugar and boiling water to create a homemade remedy. One bottle lasts the whole winter, claims to relieve coughs and bronchial issues, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
Mrs L Dunlap of Oh Grove reports relief from years of back pains shoulder blade discomfort poor appetite and constipation after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She notes gradual stomach improvement and regular bowels following a bottle. Sold by Kettlitz & Kay.
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