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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
The Monticello Express is published by J. W. Doxsee and Chas A. Doxsee as editors and proprietors. This notice lists the newspaper’s leadership and ownership.
Miss Mae Ludwig wed John Thill at St Marys church with a reception at Mrs Anna Ludwig home. Mary Conter married George Talbott at St Martins church, with breakfast at Mrs Peter Duhlem’s home before a western trip. Cascade society notes include officers installed at Cascade Chapter OES, obituaries, moves, and local business updates.
Farmers in Castle Grove met in schoolhouse No 2 to form a Farm Bureau branch with officers Will Hiller president O A McLaughlin vice president Fred Weiken secretary and a township cooperative board. County Agent Sheets outlined work and Mr Stoneberger of Buchanan county spoke. A February meeting is planned as a damaged road near Monticello prompts concern about its condition.
Henry Monk and Tilie Prull were wed at the bride's parents home on January 28. The bride wore blue silk. bridesmaids were Misses Monk and Mary Prull. Best men were Amana Monk and John Prull. A wedding dance followed at Monticello and the couple will settle on a nearby farm. Nearby social notes include Clara Gross returning from Cedar Rapids for treatment, Monticello visitors Wisconsin Lake, and local visits.
Prairieburg residents report Dr. Taylor had eight professional calls Saturday and will move with his family to the Hanold place after alterations. Seward Smith attended a sale in Blairsburg and lost two cows during absence. Edward Burlingham visited Center Point twice to see his daughter's family. Mrs. Laura Schoonover handles measles cases at Arthur Came home. Paul Lauser and M J Peet visited Cedar Rapids for business. Mrs. John J. Holub from near Ryan was at Anamosa hospital. James P. Smith recovers from last week’s accident.
Mr Linderman who has been seriously ill at his home here died last night. Funeral announcements have not been made. Mrs J F McManus daughter and granddaughter of Sioux City spent Monday and Tuesday at the Garling house. Mrs Mary McVey and daughter Rose of Worthington spent Saturday at the home of her son J D McVey. Christopher William and Henry Linderman of Bernard are visiting their father who is seriously ill. Miss Ruth Ruthrie teaching near Olin spent Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ob Guthrie. Earnest and Co J McDonough attended a dance at Worthington Tuesday evening.
Scotch Grove records show John Schoon and his son from Mon ticoly visiting last Thursday. Mr and Mrs William Carson visited Cedar Rapids the same day. A coasting party occurred last Saturday night. Ray Sanford spent the weekend in Hopkinton. Raymond by visited Cedar Rapids last week. Lewis Wright is ill with the flu but not seriously. MM Sinclair bought a new Nash car.
The piece records school happenings with student names, substitute teachers, and a death in the class. It notes Bernice Garnett in charge, Miss Marian Garside visiting, John Clarke giving a France talk, and Art Close’s death prompting sympathy flowers.
Farmers should take a detailed inventory of farm assets including farm value, livestock, feed, machinery, cash, and receivables, plus mortgages and other payables. Start keeping receipts and expenses now to support income tax figures and identify losses. The Farm Business Record is available through the county agent's office.
District Court Jones County Iowa schedules Feb 9 1920 for final proof and probate of Cecil W. Sipsford Hosford deceased puzzle shows will filed Jan 8 1920. Anyone interested may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated Jan 8 1920. A A Clarke Clerk. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for petitioner.
Robert Woodruff endorses RAT-SNAP stating seven rats died in a bin after use and more died around the feed box and stall. He notes no odor from dead rats and calls the product the best he has used. Available in three sizes 25, 50, and 100 cents, sold by A J E McNeill Fr Kay and Geo Stuhler's Sous Co.
Public notice announces Mildred Pierce appointed administratrix of Abbie Pierce deceased in Jones County Iowa by the district court. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa January 16 1920. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the estates listed have been filed in the Jones County district court clerk's office. A final hearing is set for January 30, 1920, at the Anamosa court to approve or reject the reports and allow filing of exceptions.
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