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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
2
The Monticello Express raises questions over publication practices in a report that cites editor Charles A Doxsee. The item notes subscription price details and ongoing discussions about editorial direction.
Local residents in Center Junction and nearby towns share gatherings from July visits to Dubuque and Clinton, with many families attending picnics, hospital visits, and church society events. Notable items include gatherings of the Delaney, Burmeister, McNeilly, Livingstone, and Leech families, plus updates on illnesses and travels to Monticello, Olin, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids.
A large turnout enjoyed the Scotch Grove Fourth of July gathering at Lange's Mill with Rev. W. H. Van Buren of Tipton delivering an outdoor oration. He spoke on national duty, world affairs, taxes, veterans, and postwar concerns, closing with a tribute to the American flag. Sunday school classes in the town updated promotions as plans for a new class form.
The column lists local families visiting relatives and traveling on July Fourth including Sutherland, Rummel, Perry Sutherland, and the Ox ford Junction crowd. It notes Reverend Elwin Jacobs giving a lecture, upcoming Hiawatha Poultry meeting, and mumps recoveries. Several residents attended events in Dubuque and Monticello, with travel between Scotch Grove, Davenport, and Chicago.
Mrs. Jane Dixon learns from relatives in Neola that Bernard Dixon, a Navy member, fell overboard near Pearl Harbor and his remains will be brought home for burial. The note mentions his expected discharge and homecoming, with family and friends mourning his loss.
July events in Onslow featured visiting guests from Kansas City and Clinton including Mr and Mrs George Ro Hogan and Mr and Mrs Charles Bradt. Medical emergencies disrupted the Fourth as Mrs Al Babcock and Dr Rawson attended a convulsion case. Mercy hospital treated kidney trouble. Mrs J R Kennedy faced possible nose operation requiring Iowa City care. Fireworks were avoided until late Thursday under Mayor Hicks, keeping Independence Day low key.
Castle Grove held its second annual farm bureau picnic on July 1 1924 with music, a male quartet, and speeches. J W Coxsee of Monticello spoke on Iowa resources, war, and national honor. Kids won races, a baseball game faded to 1 11, and residents reported hail damage and local gatherings through the week.
AMIS 601 Amber July 8 reports a shock after the sudden death of tenry Dirks and Mer Dirks involved with the plow. The funeral rites, attended by relatives and friends, were held at Waynes Lutheran Church with Rev. Willis in charge. A telephone meeting at Black Oak schoolhouse discussed a proposed raise in rates, with no definite action taken. Relatives hosted a picnic for John and Ben Husman at Ben Husman’s home, with attendees from Montecella and Seatch Grove.
Wayne attends Democratic convention in Des Moines on July 26. Families visit relatives across centers from Center Junction to Scotch Grove. Reports note army worm gains and hay field damage while several households host guests over the Fourth of July including the Grays, Prestons, and Chandlers.
Obituary notes Mrs Meyers mother of Is E Meyers dies at home aged 86 87 interment in Williamsburg. Roy Truesdell becomes school board secretary succeeding D A White who resigned. Limestone analysis shows 98 percent on farm rock aiding farmers. Various visits and social events noted including church services, picnics, and members visiting relatives across Cedar Rapids Sterling and other towns.
A. B. White of Jackson township was elected chairman of the Republican central committee. A working farmer, he has led county farm bureau efforts and served as its president for several years. Secretary candidate A. Grimwood, a former farm bureau president, ran a strong race for representative, losing by 27 votes. Augusta Hopkins, born in Wayne County New York, died at Mercy hospital in Anamosa after years in the area. She came west with her husband in 1855 and lived in Anamosa since 1857. She is survived by two sons, two grandsons, and four descendants, and was active in the D.A.R. and the Order of the Mustard Star, attending her funeral.
Miss Ann Sattler of Iowa State college home economics division urges washable fabrics for summer. She notes colorfast cottons like everfast are durable with ginghams chambrays prints linen and organdy options for house wear street wear and evening attire offering a variety for a delightful season.
Anamosa Iowa reports Jones County Board of Supervisors meeting records for July 1 and July 2 1924. Highlights include license approval for Balster Bros county home steward’s quarterly report audit of claims and salary and warrants adjustments with numerous claim items listed. Adjournments scheduled for July 8 1924.
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints and commissions the undersigned as executor of the estate of John S. McLees deceased. Persons with claims must file sworn statements with the clerk by the specified time. Creditors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa July 1 1924. Lovell State Bank Executor Doxsee and Doxsee Attorneys for Estate.
The district court of Jones County Iowa advises that on June 23 1924 a document claimed as the last will of H S Richardson was filed for probate. The court fixed July 28 1924 for final proof and probate at the June term with interested parties invited to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated June 26 1924. Clerk G Rers. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
Gertrude Kennedy named administrator by Jones County District Court to settle the estate of Joseph J. Kennedy deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within the legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa dated June 14 1924.
A clipped exchange questions congress power to keep under 18s from working and notes local feelings. The London Telegraph item then riffs on a Mrs. Jones vacuum cleaner contest and remarks a winner lacks use for a vacuum.
A pure bred Belgian stallion aged four, color strawberry roan and over a ton in weight, Camlille, a prize winner at Chicago International Stock Show, Des Moines and Waterloo, will be shown in Scotch Grove Center Junction Amber and Monticello on Monday to Sunday. A colt from him promises a big price.
A four year old pure bred Percheron stallion named Robespiere 163945 is described as black with a small star and over a ton in weight. Bred from six lines Coco Helmarth Violoneny Cocotta Dam Black Benny Barbancon Astraken Biche and Malgache, he shows heavy bone and high vitality. He will appear at Glasses corner Waddicks Hopkinton Sand Spring Monticello across the coming days.
Captain Todd a seal brown nine year old pacing stallion stands ten hands high and weighs about 1200 pounds bred by L. H. Lorry of Long Beach California. He carries notable lineages including Barenteer Todd Dan Patch Uhlan Blue Dillon Minor Heir Prince and Manilla. He has a race record and mile times cited and will season at Godfrey Bader's feed barn near the east end hitch barn.
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