Weather and social notes from July 1915 upper Mississippi valley
Weekly weather issued by the U S Weather Bureau predicts scattered thundershowers and warm days for the next two, cooling by July 16 and 17 with fair weather thereafter. Social items list visitors, trips, theatre at Crane Airdome, and local shop ads including Deutrick's clearance sale and Dr. L Q Stuhler eye services.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Monticello Area Pastimes and Purchases Highlight Card
Local notes report visits across Iowa towns including Center Junction Arlington Dubuque and Anamosa. Foster Clothing Co offers summer pants at 2.60 3.50 and 5 and straw hats at 1.50 2 with other apparel. Several residents travel to Cedar Rapids Walker California and Houston for visits work or events. Lillian Russell headlines at Crane Airdome July 22 and a Diamond from the Sky chapter airs July 20.
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Foster Clothing Co
Crane Airdome
Huene Family Reports Chicago Trip By Car
Mr and Mrs Charles Huene and daughter Pearl along with Mr and Mrs Dolph Huene returned from a two weeks trip in Chicago. They made the journey both ways by automobile.
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Frank Vernimont
Walker
Charles Huene
Pearl
Dolph Huene
Chicago
Great Actress Lillian Russell in Wildfire at Orans Airdome
The renowned actress Lillian Russell stars in Wildfire and will be shown at the Orans Airdome on Thursday July 22. This may be your only chance to see this great performer, so don’t miss it.
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Lilian Russell
Crane Airdome
Lillian Russell
Orans Airdome
Notable Rochester Doctor Visit and Family Gatherings
Jacob Schneider and his daughter Franahb traveled to Rochester Minnesota this morning for a health consultation with Mayo Brothers physicians. Miss Mate Seimering visited Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening meeting her niece Miss Helen Mather of Laurens Iowa. Daniel Frohman presents John Barrymore in The Man From Mexico at the Princess Theater Saturday July 17 a five reel comedy. Stubler's promotes a detachable sleeve shirt priced at 1.50 for men who roll sleeves.
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Cyrus Heisey
Marion
Austin
Minnesota
John Heisey
Jacob Schneider
Franahb
Rochester
Schneider
Mayo Brothers Rochester Hospital
Mate Seimering
Cedar Rapida
Helen Mather
Laurens
Iowa
Miss Mather
Monticello
Daniel Frohman
John Barrymore
H. A. du Souchete
Mexico
Princess Theater
Monticello Inhabitant Counts and Local Happenings
An Illinois reader asks about Monticello population per the last official census. The item also notes a Ford trip from Monticello to Chicago, a new fire alarm tower atop the Lovell block, a moved horse fountain, and local real estate deals. Monticello residents and weekly town news cover subscribing loyalties, hospital visits, farm purchases, and fishing group outings at Waubeek.
Correction on C N Patrick’s board recommendation
The Xpress notes a prior error in naming C N Patrick as elected to the state optometry association board. He was recommended as a candidate by the association, reflecting the group’s confidence in him rather than an actual election.
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C. N. Patrick
State Optometry Association
Patrick
Marchesi Quartette Delights at Presby Church Program
The Marchesi quartet performed Friday at the Presbyterian church with notable selections. Emily Trevarthen impressed with The Guest and Little Gray Home in the West. The Flower Duet was sung by Isabelle Lowney and Trevarthen. Beatrice Weston also delivered solid work.
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Marchesi
Presbyterian Church
Little Gray
West
Emily Trevarthen
Isabelle Lowney
Miss Trevarthen
Beatrice Weston
Death of Wilson Eberhart 66 in Nebraska
Mrs. Bert Hubbard returned from Wood Lake Nebraska where her oldest brother Wilson Eberhart died soon after her arrival. Funeral held last Friday. He was 66, survived by a widow and several children. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to the Hopkinton area at age 12 with his father R J Eberhart. He had been in failing health for more than a year.
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Bert Hubbard
Wood Lake
Nebraska
Wilson Eberhart
Pennsylvania
Hopkinton
R. J. Eberhart
Eberhart
Mr. Tucker
Muaquoketa
Mr. Squires
Squires
Death of Mrs. John D. Poppe in Monticello
Mrs. Catherine Margaret Poppe died last Friday after a battle with blood poisoning leading to gangrene and diabetes. Born in 1852 in Manx Germany, she emigrated to America in 1870, married John D. Poppe in 1872, and lived in Castle Grove before moving to Monticello. Survived by husband, seven children with one son deceased, two brothers, two sisters. Funeral held at German Lutheran church with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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John D. Poppe
Catherine Margaret Poppe
Kansas
Mrs. Poppe
Manx
Germany
Gerd Paegler
America
Wayne Township
Sedal
Lutheran Church
Henry Abroken
Lawrence Jacobs
J. B. Zimmerman
Alfred Laude
Gerd Gerdes
Helen Poppe
German Lutheran Church
Oakwood Cemetery
S. Ide
Car Collision Near Amber Injures Frazer and Barker
A two vehicle crash two miles from Amber injured William Frazer and Miss Carol Barker after rear light glare prevented timely sighting. Frazer unconscious but not seriously hurt. Barker suffered two cracked ribs. The incident damaged a buggy and a third vehicle, with horses uninjured. An unknown man nearby hanged himself near Belle view last week.
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Anamosa
Eureka
Amber
Wm. Frazer
Carol Barker
Rube Place
Mr. Frazer
Miss Barker
O. T. Ruhe
Bellevue
Miss Josie Midkiff and Archie Wheeless Wed in July
Miss Josie Midkiff of Manchester and Archie Wheeless of Hopkinton united in marriage on July 7. Both graduates of Lenox College and plan to reside in Sloan where Wheeless serves as public school principal.
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Josie Midkiff
Manchester
Archie Wheeless
Hopkinton
Lenox College
Sloan
Wheeless
From Teamster to Manager in Two Years
Four years ago a boy arrived in Dubuque with the drive to succeed. After weeks of searching he found only common labor. The booklet details his rise to branch manager in two years and offers guidance for readers, with a free copy upon request to E B Lyons at 8th & Locust, Dubuque Iowa.
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Dubuque
E. B. Lyons
Cor. 8Th & Locust St. Dubuque, Iowa
Fire damages Miller home. insurance limited
In Monticello the north town home of Andrew Miller burned last Monday afternoon after Mrs. Miller left a gasoline stove unattended. She saved her baby but interior flames consumed most of the house. Fire response was slow due to a faulty whistle system. Mr. Miller carried 600 dollars on the house and 250 on furniture. only modest furniture saved. Separately, a Chautauqua union service planned for Sunday features Robert J. Patterson with special music and pastors leading preliminary services.
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Andrew Miller
Plang
Robert J. Patterson
Monticello
Patterson
Chautauqua
Fisher
Chicago
Evey Hall
Coliseum
Remembering Monticello Express Fifty Years of News
A. B. Tucker recalls Monticello’s early newspaper history and a 50 year old Fourth of July celebration. He notes townsfolk cut shade trees for a community dinner, shared food, and a tragic fireworks accident that killed Mr. Squires. The piece contrasts past communal life with modern wealth driven changes.
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A. B. Tucker
Monticello
Express
Tucker
Duster
Chautauqua Opens With Alpine Singers and McDonald Talk
The Chautauqua in Monticello opened this afternoon with the Alpine Singers and Yodlers in concert followed by an address by B. F. McDonald on Moonshine. Fred G. Fischer returns as superintendent and predicts stronger talent. Eva Efaw directs this year’s children's play work, similar to last season’s production.
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Redpath-Vawter Chautauqua
B. F. McDonald
Fred G. Fischer
Fischer
Monticello
Eva Efaw
the Express
Chautaugua
Monticello Public Schools Nears Teacher Selections
The Monticello school board has nearly finished electing its teaching staff for the next year. Only the fifth grade remains open, with potential finalization soon. Names include K. D. Miller superintendent, Mary I. Jarman principal, W. R. Fouts science teacher, and several teachers across high, primary, and intermediate grades.
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Monticello Public Schools
K. D. Miller
Mary I. Jarman
W. R. Fouts
Maude Adams
Ethel George
Ina Gantz
Mildred Talmage
Ethel Lyon
Alice Cowan
Marie Gantz
Edna Smith
Margaret Maire
E. Loraine Day
Boonelle Lyon
Franah Schneider
Maude I. Goocher
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E. G. Burrichter
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Samaria Perrine
Wyoming
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M. H. Teeter
Cedar Rapids
Deutrick’s
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Nellie Ryan
Sumner
O. M. Brown
E. E. Shelley
Margaret Pond
Iowa City
J.J. Hayes
John Liddy
Belle Plaine
Anna Edwards
Clinton
L. G. Stabler
George Ellsworth
Belle Devlin
J. W. Coxsee
CG. H. Shipman
Dodge
Frank Page Agency
Marjorie Egan
Roy Slauson
Sand Spring
Foster’s
George ‘Pond
Des Moines
Sioux City
Mrs. Marshall
Rock Island
Clyde Marshall
Lawrence Locher
Mark Reade
Harry Rodman
Plainfield
William Cassidy
Cascade
James Abel
Jessie
Lizzie Masquary
Maquoketa
Brother
John Lubben
Ruth Wilson
Lucile Craft
Hazel Titue
Spencer
Elmer Hubbard
Anna Blake
New York City
G. P. Geunther
Waterloo
Frank Becker
Pearl Taylor
Clara Koop
Dubuquac
Edna Steele
Garnaville
W. W. Stickford
O.N. Patrick
Carrie Preas
Center Junction
Mike Coyle
Palm Beach
W. L. Rosa
Arlington, Nebraska
Mesdaniel V. L. Hansen
Eugene DeWitt
Ahab DeWitt
Ben Haeussler
Ww. A. Beery
Wanda
Eagle Grove
M. W. Herrick
Minneapolis
Benjamin Jarret
Mrs. Buttles
Rock Island Roofing Co
Beery Dry Goods
Stabler’s
Henry Schoon
Lowpoint
Illinois
August Schlemmer
William Severn
Farley
Eliza Hazard
Nettie
George Miller
California
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Spirit Lake
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Strawberry Point
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Hdlgemont
South Dakota
George Graves
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Mrs. Watson Brazelton
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Plankington
A. V. Scott
Frank Mead
BE. BE. Hicks
G. W. Eastwood
Rockford, Iinois
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John Poegier
Eilert Prult
George &. Porter
Berea
Kentucky
J. W. Gilroy
Reatha Wylie
Irene Gimme
Peter Dress
Cascades
Thomas Kingsley
Franklin Barn Equipment Company
Oscar Newton
Oxford Junction
Pauline
Millington Carpenter
Houston
Texas
Houston Public Schools
Stubler’s
Huene
Lovell
Matt Faber
Cascade Region
Mr. Faber
Charles McCartey
The
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Cedar Street
Henry Monk
Helgens
Castle Grove Township
Bowen’s Prairie
Diedrich Monk
John Behrends
T. M. Redmond
May Redmond
L. Brown
C. W. Mallicoat
Mr. Mallicoat
Mr. Brown
F. P. Stuhler
Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association
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Waubeek
Messrs
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H.S. Richardson
John Locher
Frank Locher
Cye Bort
Canton
Bob’’ Stirton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Girdle Foundation
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Hicks & Rickless
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Kayser’s
Kehrer
Hicks & Ricklefs
C. H. Schipman
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