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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
2
Miss Maude Walcott visits Clinton while Russell Dexstater from Des Moines stays with the Russells. Clergy, travel, and family notices fill this Onslow item with graduations, visits, and local events. The community discusses politics and a recent celebration.
In Castle Grove on July 11 a severe storm damaged the area with a lightning strike destroying C A Thomas barn, 40 by 60 feet, with Mr. Thomas insured for 850. Mr. Kreeb suffered hay grain and feed losses but is largely covered by insurance. Mrs Kreeb and daughter were injured and later recovering. Cattle losses included eight head from J O Rourke and three calves plus a colt on McLaughlin’s farm. Dr Cummings of Hopkinton attended patients. Lulu Howie sick at home with bowel inflammation. social at J A Howie well attended.
Center Junction notes list Lena Arlen of Oxford as guest of Mrs. Magoon on July 10. A new boy joins the Newt Smith home. Mrs. James Carson and Miss Flossie visit in Clay. Mrs. H B Richardson of Monticello visits sister Mrs. N Smith. Ben Smith and Miss Lillie Brinkman visit Anamosa. Miss Lou Krouse of Davenport visits Mrs. J S Smith. Mr and Mrs Fickle visit Jas Young's family. Dolph Crans from Davenport visits grandmother Mrs. John Smith. Mesdames Ida Smith Freda Magoon and Misses Krouse Arlen visit Anamosa. Lucy Andrews travels to Davenport then western aunt visit before returning. S A Monger of Anamosa in town Monday evening.
The Presbyterian church offers usual Sunday services with a evening special led by young men including George Sweesy and Byron Eastwood. Moore school house holds 3 o clock services, and Deer Creek school at 3 pm with Cresswell. U B church hosts 10 am Sunday school and 11 am sermon by UG A Stahl. Y P S C I serves ice cream and cake July 18 on church lawn for 15 cents. Christian church led by Leslie Wolfe at 10:45 am on The Foundation of Things. noon Sunday School. 7 pm Christian Endeavor. 8 pm sermon Under Arrest. All are welcome.
The piece reflects on a birch tree snubbing Orpheus by withdrawing its presence as his lute fades. It laments that gods' loves and troubles depart from human paths, leaving lasting silence after the moment of enchantment. The critic notes timeless absence of harmony.
In the Waldorf Astoria dining rooms two longtime friends Ned Frink and Teller recall a college romance. Frink reveals a painful past married to a loyal wife while Teller describes happiness with his own wife and child. a dramatic reunion with Frink and Lucille ends with Frink resolving to keep a painful secret.
The July meeting approved June reports by the Weighmaster and Street Commissioner totaling 15 and 74.50 dollars respectively, plus 509.60 dollars in fines and licenses. The council passed Ordinance 220 on first reading with second and third readings dispensed, and grantedNicholas Kehoe et al a Maple Street sidewalk from Sixth Street east to Orange Street.
The clock tower and cornice of the old school building will be repainted. The contract was awarded to the lowest bidder, E. VY. Monroe, last evening.
After the September term, Amanda E. Hostorp and J. O. Lawrence as admins offer 443 acre Monticello area stock farm with 29 acres timber. The property may sell as a whole or split to buyers. Information available from the admins. Also listed is a 160 acre farm with buildings, well, windmill five miles from town. Inquire at the Matthiessen office.
Hunters are asked not to hunt on premises or risk prosecution. The notice lists names and a property sale with one house four lots and 1.25 acres. It promotes rail excursions to Davenport July 16 20 with one fare and a third round trip and to Chautauqua Lake July 27 at 14 dollars round trip with returns by August 28 1900. Delegates include John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams street Chicago and other fare details for Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie and eastern points.
A creditor visits a debtor at dinner as the man claims ruin and no silver to pay. The debtor laments, saying he cannot afford the turkey, while the creditor quips that a man unable to pay debts has no business dining on such a feast. The exchange ends with the debtor's comical display of distress over cantankerous finances.
In a light hearted Chicago Record item Madge agrees to marry if Maud travels to Paris and returns bragging about the trip. The exchange reflects playful romantic bargaining tied to travel gossip.
The Monticello City Council ordains sidewalk construction on the east side of Maple Street from the south end of Sixth Street to Orange Street. Built of one inch pine boards four feet long on two by four stringers, the ordinance takes effect after publication in official city papers.
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