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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1912

Page

3

Experience social at Womans Home Missionary Society

Center Junction July 2 correspondence reports an Experience social hosted by the Womans Home Missionary Society of the M E church at Mrs James Leech home. Members invited a friend and earned a dollar to recite a rhyme about earning it. The event yielded a pleasant afternoon.

Center Junction Womans’ Home Missionary Society M. FE James Leech M.J. McNeilly Frank Spring Bowns Illinois Helsing Olive Stingley Blanche Collier Amber Olive John Bailey Blanche Will Leech Harold Alexander Monticello Andrew Porter Anson Leggett Ruth H. Shipley Harry Dice Merle Jackman Elmer Welch Albert Nashville Robert Moncrief John Urban Frank Norris George Courtney Cedar Rapids Courtney O. J. Felton Charles Felton Sioux City M. O. Felton Arthur Curtis Leroy Perryman Marion Guy McDonald Ruth Berry St. Paul South Dakota M. C. Alsover O. O. Freeman Freeport F. E. Taylor Monk Purcell Olin John Kleineck Messrs Floyd Faber William Willby Springfield Missouri Will Alexander Frank and Scott George Davis Canton Edgar Grimm Harry Herbert Lyons Bertram Francis Scofield Blanche Monroe J. L. Club John Kieineck Wilton Hatch Central City Kent Moats Scotch Grove Albert Welch Clinton Cliff Field Oxford Junction Fred Hansen Onslow Leo Courtney Wyoming

W C T U Silver Medal Contest Leads to Edna Jones Victory

The Cascade report lists ten contestants at the W C T U Silver Medal Contest in the Baptist church last Thursday with Edna Jones leading and winning the prize. Judges were EF Reed and his wife of Monticello and Rev Boomershine of Zwingle. Also noted are local visitors and residents including Mary Horning and Frank OBrien’s passing, with assorted social and business tidbits from Monticello Maquoketa and Kennebec South Dakota connections.

Messrs E. E. Reed GC. N. Patrick Lewis Lang Charles Coxsee Monticello Frank Banghuart Maquoketa Masters H. Lynch Cedar Rapids Banker's Life Insurance Co A. m Harry Center Dubuque Hospital John Taylor Frank Banghart T. F. Grugan Kennebec South Dakota Frank M. Ellis

Castle Grove School Board Holds Annual Meeting

Castle Grove on July 2 reports the annual meeting of the school board with the old board finishing business and the new board organizing by re electing BP J Kehoe president J A Deischer secretary and Art McDonald treasurer The board members for the ensuing year from districts 1 through 9 are listed by name The annual mission feast at the Lutheran church is noted with strong discourses A M Fairbanks J A Deischer and S M Hosford attended the republican county convention in Anamosa Rev Naether plans a several week trip to Germany Mrs Albert Iben undergoes surgery in Cedar Rapids and other local notes including weather crop prospects a heifer lost to lightning and local building activity.

Castle Grove J. Kehoe J. A. Deischer Art McDonald P. J. Kohoe M. Hosford Kk. BF. Biden J. A. Heiken A. M. Fairbanks Bert King M. Cashman Richard McDonald Fred Fabrni Lutheran Church Iflavold Deischer Prairieburg Bank A.M. Fairbanks S. M. Jfosford Anamosa Rev. Naether Germany Ife Albert Iben Cedar Rapids

Real estate transfers in multiple townships and towns

J H Sokol and wife to George Sokol s 3 se cor nw sey see 1 Wyoming township 1. C John Beranek and wife to Frank Beranek w 6 acres 6 18 acres nel nw y sec 386 Wyoming township 521. Harriet C Coughlan to Mary Hal lock Teeter property in Railroad add 2000. William J Rogers et al Eva M Fleming lot 9 blk 24 Carter Flanigan s add to Oxford Junction 1000. Independent School District of Monticello to J J Lanigan et al lot 144 Railroad add to Monticello 80. Catherine Daly et al M T and W E Daly n s self see 33 Wayne township 1. P B Daly and wife to W E Daly undiv nds nig seg sec 14 Jackson township 1. M P Daly to W E Daly undiv 1g nig seg sec 38 Wayne township 50000. M L P Daly et al to Catherine Daly el swly sec 33 Wayne township 1. Catherine Daly et al to P B Daly ws swig sec 33 Wayne township aly swig nw 4 sec 14 Jackson township 1. Levi Blythe to Amanda Blythe lot 2 block 2 Preston s add to Hale 1.

J. H. Sokol George Sokol Wyoming Township C. John Beranek Frank Beranek Harriet C. Coughlan Mary Hallock Teeter William J. Rogers Alto Eva M. Fleming Carter & Flanigan’s Oxford Junction Independent School District of Monticello J. J. Lanigan Catherine Daly M. T W. EE. Daly Wayne Township P. B. Daly W. E. Daly Jackson Township P. Daly Aly Levi Blythe Amanda Blythe Preston’s Hale

Regina Tornado Toll Reaches Dozens Dead

The tornado struck Regina Saskatchewan last Sunday evening killing more than 50 people. Forty one bodies have been recovered with many still feared in debris and four hundred injured. Property losses are estimated at ten to eleven million dollars and rumors of farmhouse deaths cannot be confirmed due to downed rural lines. Some victims were boating on Vascana lake and only a few accounted for.

Regina Saskatchewan Vascana Lake

Champ Clark Delivers Signed Statement on Wilson Nomination

Clark releases a signed message expressing disappointment at Wilson’s nomination while honoring Bryan. He recalls supporters nationwide and gratitude for help despite insufficient funds and his duties as speaker. He notes the 200000 vote lead in key states and thirty ballots led but Wilson secured the nomination.

Champ Clark Wilson Bryan William Jennings Bryan Nebraska

A Few Things Well Learned From Des Moines Register

A piece urges discipline in study focusing on mastering one or two subjects. It argues thoroughness and initiative empower students to direct their own learning and seek truth, even seeking against college conventions. It suggests cultivating these traits early in freshmen and entrants.

Des Moines Register

Longest Sunlit Days Fuel Record Crop Climb

The City and region savor the peak days of summer as crops continue to rise despite political activity. Farmers report robust yields and favorable weather conditions contributing to a banner year for agriculture and related markets.

St. Louis

Democratic County Convention Chooses Temporary Officers

The Democratic county convention called to order by C J Cash named J N Devaney of Cascade temporary chairman. S O Weaver elected temporary secretary. Delegates to the state convention listed with alternates. A motion to support John S Welch for supreme court judge failed on roll call. I t also notes I R Moore reelected county chairman and committee assignments for Stirson and Green.

C. J. Cash J. N. Devaney Cascade Uriah Barr M. I. Hoan JF. W. Miller Rome Ff. W. Miller S. H. Grainard C. Dettmin N. R. Moore J. A. Devaney J. 8. Welch S. H. Brainard J. W. Miller O. J. Cash J. A. Green W. D. Sheean J. J. Locher Thomas McGuire J.L. Arduser R. Moore R. O C. Stirson Monticello Stone City

Cornell College Achieves Half Million Endowment Goal

Cornell College completed a drive to add 500000 to its endowment, boosting total endowment to about 1 million. The project included 100000 from Ma Thompson for permanent endowment and another 100000 for deficit relief and new buildings, with 400000 raised since initial conditions.

Cornell College Mt. Vernon General Educational Board Ma. Thompson Grinnell

Peddlers License Issued At Anamosa Office

Anamosa Hureka reports a new peddlers license issued last Tuesday to John Heyen Langworthy store keeper after contributing 875 to the county fund. He had operated a wagon without a license and a warrant was issued for violat ion. he secured the license by paying dues. John Bailey Amber obtained a general merchandise wagon license a week earlier. Both license holders will guard their rights. others who have not paid are warned to settle promptly.

Anamosa Hureka Auditor’s John Heyen Langworthy Heyen John Bailey Amber

Turned Thief Again Anamosa Fugitive Thompson At Large

Ex convict George Thompson, a fugitive from justice, is wanted for theft and parole violation. Paroled from the Reformatory nine months ago, he has worked around Anamosa and last Saturday took a horse and buggy from Ramsey Henriksen livery barn, reportedly heading toward Wisconsin.

Anamosa Hareka Geo Thompson Reformatory Anamosa Ramsey Henriksen Wisconsin

Republican County Ticket Restated After Saturday Convention

The county Republican convention last Saturday completed the county ticket with names for key offices. D. M. Russell is named for Representative. H. G. Harper for Clerk of Court. W. K. Pearson for Treasurer. Wm. E. Spohn for Recorder. Nettliane for Superintendent. ind Reed for Sheriff. Rudolph Bohren and J. W. Glenn for Supervisors. B. H. Chamberlain for Coroner.

D. M. Russell H. G. Harper Ind Reed Sd. K. Tiale Rudolph Bohren J. W. Glenn B. H. Chamberlain

Prone to Blunder. Political quips and fish ads.

The fragment quotes Mr Dooley on Republican party mistakes and mentions La Follette and a possible fourth party. It then shifts to a mock fish advertisement promising fresh same day shipping and a pickling vinegar recommendation from Errickson & Co with medical eyewear notes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE J. W. Doxsee Republican County Mass Dooley Washington Post Bob la Follette U. F. Hacusster U. S C. A. Errrickson & Co Hyes L. G. Stubler C. J. Errickson & Co Lowell State Bank Jones Rluhg Ase National Bank Cary Colt Co Ccc Total Assets LGU OS Lowa Jones County George Lovell J. S. Hal A. CL. Stirton Gine. L. Loven Jo8. Hall Roc. Srreron Owa Ds S Wall Stirton Thompson Notiary Public J.W. Coxsee Miriek el. M. Carpenter Win Stabler el. S. Richardson Sid Bank J. M. Carpenter Wa. Stabler HS. Richardson H. M. Carpenter Wm. Stubler S Wicherdson Duty O. H. Soetje EB. Hicks Chaels, Stern & Co, Rochleier the Clothing House Michaels - Stern and Hart Schaffner & Marx J. W. Doxler Lovell Block Monticella Iowa H. M. Remley James Remley Remley & Remley Attorneys AT Law Anamoga Main Street Wwilleneage Herrick, Cash & Rhinehart Amiorneys AT Law Monticello State Bank Citizens’ State Bank Anuwmnosa W. A. Mirick South Cedar St Monticeno Calli Fred Puleston Kislers & Bolton E. KE. Reed Burriehtar's Drygoods DR. A. M. Maurice Doutrick Dry Goods CO Lins Neutrick Dry Goods Co Stualers Cross Hardware CO
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