Weather week forecast and local society notes
Weather predictions issued for the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States call for moderately warm weather for three to four days with scattered thunder showers and fairer, cooler conditions in the second half of the week. The rest reports a parade of local visits, store ads, and social notes from Hopkinton Cedar Rapids Marion and nearby towns highlighting visitors, trips, and sales at Deutrick’s and Foster Clothing Co.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Monticello Area Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Local Commerce
Monticello and nearby towns showcase a busy period with visitors from Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine Independence and Des Moines. Foster Clothing Co. promotes summer shirts and hosiery while professionals attend meetings and a duration of local social visits continues through the week.
Local Notes on Visits and a New Arrival
Messrs George and William Stubler and William Stubler Jr. visited Washington to see Carl Stubler and his wife. Claude Fothergill welcomed a daughter, the first born, with Claude feeling proud this week. J A Doutrick returned from a two weeks stay at Excelsior Springs reporting improved health from his outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
George and
Willliam Stubler
William Stubler
Washington, D.C
Carl
Claude Fothergill
Claude
J. A. Doutrick
Excelsior Springs
Mr. Doutrick
Street musicians perform for passersby in town
A two piece Italian orchestra played on the streets last Monday to earn a few nickels and dimes. Numerous local residents were noted traveling, visiting relatives, or receiving news of kin across nearby towns and states with several minor trips and letters uncalled for in the Monticello post office.
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H. K. Farnum
John Wanderschied
Monticello
Div
Hubbard Family Enjoys Cedar Rapids Picnic Visit
Mr and Mrs Walter Hubbard of Cedar Rapids visited the former's parents Mr and Mrs Bert Hubbard and the family enjoyed a Monday fishing trip and pleasant picnic Miss Margaret Maire travels to Chicago to attend the International Christian Endeavor convention as the representative of the local Presbyterian church Ox ford Junction to get a new school building contract awarded to P H Neilly Cedar Rapids firm handles plumbing and heating Palmers Pharmacy promotes ice cream and fountain drinks for parties and picnics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hubbard
Cedar Rapids
Bert Hubbard
P. Neilly
Oxford Junction
Margaret Maire
Chicago
International Christian Endeavor
Miss Maire
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Mrs Minnie White Visitin Thorpe Iowa Family Guests
Mrs Minnie White and her son and daughter of Thorpe Iowa visit the home of Mr and Mrs John Barnts. Mrs White is accompanied by her nephew Paul Hearn who had been visiting in her home the past month.
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Katherine Fletcher
Elgin
Illinois
F. P. Stabler
George Cowan
Alice
Myrtle
Bedford
Iowa
Fred Kingsley
W. L. McNurlen
Byron, Illinois
Bayless
David Heisey
Dubuque
Cyrus Heisey
Austin
Minnesota
John Heisey
Minnie White
Thorpe
John Barnts
White
Paul Hearn
Misses Clark Buy North Half of Lot in Railroad Addition
Mary E. Clark and Carrie A. Clark purchase the north 45 feet of lot 315 in Railroad addition to Monti cello from Mrs. Susan B. Nelson. They plan to build a new house on the property during the coming summer and fall.
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Mary E. Clark
Carrie A. Clark
Susan B. Nelson
Monticello
Sycamore Street
Herrick Elected to State Historical Society of Iowa
At a Board of Curators meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday this week M. W. Herrick was elected to membership in The State Historical Society of Iowa. The institution focuses on historical research and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester N. Patrick
Iowa Association of Optometrists
Des Moines
Board of
Optometry Examiners
Patrick
Iowa City
M. W. Herrick
State Historical Society of
Iowa
Subscriptions Sought for Fifty Years of The Express
The Express asks all past subscribers from its first issue onward to report their names. Missing original subscription books have left insufficient data for identification.
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the Express
Presbyterian Union Service Planned at Local Church
The Presbyterian church will observe and celebrate communion next Sunday morning. In the evening a union service will be held at the Presbyterian church featuring the Methodist Episcopal and Congregational congregations. Rev. W Z Allen will deliver the sermon.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal
Congregational
W. Z. Allen
Waterproof cannon firecracker under water tested
Rev. Charles Cushman doubted his son Robert's claim that a cannon firecracker could be fired underwater. Robert proved the theory by dropping a lit cracker into a full water pail, which exploded with force, leaving the pail appearing bombed. Cushman remains convinced but lacks extra pails for further trials.
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Charles KE. Cushman
Congregational Church
Robert
Squub
Bob
Mr. Cushman
Monticello News Bits and Local Events
Property sold to Frank Johnson of Anamosa for 7600 dollars, with residence to be occupied by Johnson. Fire alert whistle debuts, Mrs. Houser injured at 79. Hazel Hall marries George Saston in Dubuque, plans Monticello home. Prof Fleming named California Yuma Dam board adviser. local census shows 422 girls and 428 boys school age. Hagenbeck Wallace show draws crowds. boxing with Ford racers in Marion events. Chaplin feature at Crane Airdome July 10.
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Catholic Church Society
Frank Johnson
Anamosa
Johnson
Hazel A. Hall
Maquoketa
Hattie Hoag
George Saston
Dubuque
Rev. Aitchison
Eliza Saston
W. F. Haley
Sabula
Burton P. Fleming
Iowa State University
Lane
Department of the Interior
Board of Review
California
Yuma
Fleming
Monticello
Florence Foster
W. A. Mirick
H. S. Lee
Monticello State Bank
Nellie E. Soetje
South Hope St
Los Angeles
Ringling Brothers
Ringlings
Chase Family Journey From Iowa to Saskatchewan
CL D Chase writes from Canada detailing a multi week cross country trip with his wife and two daughters in an auto to Riceton Saskatchewan where his section ranch resides. He describes heavy rain, long travel days, good crop prospects, and calm border crossing as a notable feature.
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CL. D. Chase
Canada
CO. D. Chase
Riceton
Saskatchewan
South Dakota
Iowa
Waterloo
Mimmersburg
Hartley
Madison
Watertown
South Dak
Clark
Redfield
Jamestown
North Dak
Fessenden
Kenmare
Weyburn
Chase’s
Wild Rose Farm
Sam
Hottest July in Monticello Reflects Heat and Loss
July 1890 in Monticello records a 100 degree day, infant deaths of Nieman and Maurice families, a fatal drowning near Scotch Grove, and a runaway accident injuring Mrs. H. E. Hicks. The Bowman & McLaughlin wagon circus performed July 16, while the Diamond Creamery burned at Landworthy and Samter Bros. dissolved partnership.
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Monticello
Xpress
Nieman Moore
Grace li
Maurice
Nicholas Maurice
Bowman & McLaughlin
John Repstein
J. O. Lawrence
Adma Farwell
Edith Sherman
Rose Walter
Ernest Walter
Switzerland
United States
Mosars
G. W
G. L. Lovell
Bert Perley
Edward Smith
George Curtis
State Agricultural College
Ames
Samter
Gruenstein
Harm Folkers
Scotch Grove
Maquoketa
George Stuhler
O. M. Prader
Elmer Hicks
John Meblhop
O. H. Soetje
Henry Schipman
Ernest Beyer
Fred Smith
Nathan Smith
Fred Hughes
Jonathan Hughes
KE. G. Hicks
H. Sandhouse
S P Neilly Struck By Rheumatism Hurts Major Contracts
S P Neilly is laid up with rheumatism which is particularly unfortunate for him given he has contracts for a new schoolhouse at Oxford Junction a bank at Arlington and the Farmers Co-Operative Creamery on hand.
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S. P. Neilly
Oxford Junction
Arlington
Farmers? Co-Operative Creamery
Ladlord J T Staff Injured After Fall at Lov er House
Lov er House landlord J T Staff suffered facial and bodily injuries after tumbling down cellar stairs last Saturday. He is confined to bed with severe facial bruises and other hurts.
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Albert Schneider
Isaac Schneider
Wyoming
Albert
Monticello
Redmond
Thomas
J.T. Staff
Lover House
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J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
E. G. Burrichter
Home News
Cliff Main
Hopkinton
Ed Porter
Marion
Deutrick’s
Edward McBride
John W. Nelson
Charles Moore
L. G. Stabler
Frances Koop
J. M. Carpenter
Miss Mac Vifian
Edgewood
Purlinsa Waugh
Grace Podhaski
John Sutton
Frank Dean
Deatrick Dry Goods Co
Jamesb. Farley
Pauline
Harry H. Bricker
Matt Miller
Mary Locher
Nellie Hubbard
Joe Trume
Verna Baum
Worthington
FP. J. Smith
Kenneth Podthaski
May and
Veda
Perry
Helen Haus
Farley
Henry Hellburg
Adamosa
Harry Lang
N.G.W. Winner
C. Mardorf
Independence
William Magee
Thomas Carson
A. A. Bauder
Chris Rohr
Earlville
Margaret Becker
Cascade
Michael J. Hogan
Rudolph Rouf
Hans Rouf
Theodore Lazell
Boston
Massachusetts
Andrew Loop and Baby
George Vesey
Gus Rickless
Foster Clothing Co
Marie Bell
Marjorie Nelson
Mt. Vernon
Lester Blair
J. F. Moore
E. B. Rabe
Belle Plaine
Carl Dutton
A. N. Todd
BE. C. Miller
Albert Stabler
Michael Hogan
Willis Mastin
Alva Zimmerman
Mrs
Lawrence Garner
Josephine
Gutenberg
Mrs. L. M. Foster
Fertile, Iowa
A. C. Foster
Frances Drees
Frances
Florence Barnts
Ione Britting
Charles City
M. H. Teeter
A. Ray Fairbanks
Cass
San Antonio, Texas
Ruby Ketchum
Augusta Hueussler
Gregg School of
Frieda Gruenstein
George Guyan
Ki. M. Baker
Edwin
Tama
George Wilkens
John Parrott
Manchester
Charles Parrott
Blanche Lyons
Santa Ana
Rudolph Rickless
Beulah Benedict
Jerome Brazelton
John Miller
Hartville
Jake Rohr
Dayton Cunningham
Jake Boner
Albert Billings
John Franks
Miles
John Perrine
Daniel Starks
Coleridge, Nebraska
Joseph Starks
Frank Clemmens
Savanna
A. Locher
Helen Smith
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Vernon Stockwell
Thomas Lady
William McAleer
J. J. Hayes
Agnes Anderli
Henrietta Webber
Texas
Colorado
Ray Hayes
Hartley Wilkinson
Lake Okaboji
Harry Main
Newton Barrett
Herman Hanken
Fred Puleston
Peter Bailey
First National Bank
Ccedar Rapids
Lloyd Sexton
Moline
Llinois
Mr. Sexton
Mrs. Sexton
Wilson Berhart
Wood Lake
Nebraska
Leah Hubbard
Coe College
Elmer Hubbard
J. E. Fink and Sons
Roy
Clinton
Shelton Hickman
Gladys Fairbanks
Castle Grove
West
Washington
John Kiefer
Gladys
Hazelton
Quy Swatzell
Ruth
Stanley
Fred Kay
Joseph Webber
Montana
Mr. Webber
Palmers
Misses Middys
Doutrick’s
Qabriel
Thomas Purcell
Hampton Chronicle
Purcell
Gus Monkmier
Tipton
Stover
Charlie Chaplin
Crane Airdome
Hoover
Hicks & Ricklefs
C. H. Schipman
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Ek. A. Hubbard
L. H. Lang
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