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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
2
Obituary notices report the death of Robert McCalmant of Wyoming at his daughter’s home after 66 years, with a detailed biography and funeral at the M E church. Nearby items note Mitchell Heasty’s death serving in the army, community tributes, and a column of local happenings including visits, injuries, and assorted social notes from residents and neighbors.
July 17 report notes a large attendance and productive work at the Red Cross gathering. Visitors include Miss Helen Shaw, Mrs. Alice Holmes, and Mrs. Blakeslin of Anamosa, with Shaw giving an engaging talk and instructions.
Sand Spring July 16 Mrs J T York returned to her Dubuque home after visiting her sisters Mrs J P Schuster and Mrs Frank Lux for two weeks. her son Donald stayed longer. Mr and Mrs Martin Burrichter and
SCOTCIE GROVE July 17. News on visits and arrivals includes Mr. and Mrs. August Bauhl of Rockwell City with Mrs. Bauhl formerly Miss Dala Rickels. a church entertainment by Miss Van Boskirk. enlistment news from Herman Lange heading to Ft. Riley. Cedar Rapids visitors J. L. Himebaugh Ella Loomis and Herman Ricklets. health updates on L. R. Leesecamp. social visits by Mrs. I W. Royden Blanche Hoyt Wallace and Kenneth Brough. Red Cross meeting at Ms C A Sutherland's. others visiting from De Witt Springville Onslow Marlville. coal delivered by Arend Balster.
Social gathering honors Miss Lucile Burke in Prairieburg. Cemetery care by Crawford to improve maintenance this summer. Charity supper planned at Baker's hall for the union churches. Visitors from Cedar Rapids and Anamosa, with various local visits and remodeling plans noted. Crew dismantling the C. A. & N. road encamped in town.
Olin Howie suffered cuts and bruises after being thrown during a belt mounting accident on a gaso line engine. the battery disconnected and the engine stopped. O A Hall’s house was struck by lightning with no insurance. Ladies hosted Red Cross work. Maurice Cushman and M S Hosford delivered hogs to Hopkinton buyers. Naether to preach at Lutheran church. O I Hasford and M J Tallman visited farms. Martin Trimble sold hogs in Hopkinton. M J Cass improving his dwelling. John Hasler owns a Kissel Kar.
Center Junction July 18 The Ladies' Aid society will host an ice cream social on Ward's lawn Saturday evening July 21. Mrs J M Young and Mrs Warry Englehart visit Springville at the J J Duncan home. Vernon Tanner from Marion visited the George Courtney home over Sunday. Velma Jenderson returns from a South Dakota trip and visits in Marion. L Tomlinson and families toured Davenport last Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Kelley of Cedar Rapids visit Joe Leggett's home for a few days. Mrs Minnie Einglehart and son of Davenport spend the week with town relatives. Mrs A Legget visits relatives in Illinois.
A baby girl was born July 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Barney Honerbaum and a son July 6 to Mr. and Mrs. James Skahill Jr. A barn is being erected by J. B. Aitchison & Son for Mrs. Joh Theery's farm in Washington township. Red Cross fund drives yield excess over $2,000 donated to the local auxiliary. Cascade State Bank annual meeting elected directors H H Dehner A V Devlin B F Crawford J H Devany G Stozers W G Cox Fred O Donnell Geo W Myers, with eight directors after adding Mr. Rogers. Myers succeeds his late father D D Myers. Semi annual 3 percent dividend declared and officers reelected H J Dehner president B F Crawford vice president A V Devlin cashier M E F Kurt assistant cashier.
Rey and Mrs. R V Porter, of Greene, visited relatives in town last week. The South Work township school board elected Chris Ament president A Blair secretary and J S Pierce treasurer for the coming year. Mr and Mrs C Barker of Monticello visited Hopkinton friends. Three new traffic posts will be illuminated and drivers must observe right hand side rules. Ed Zak of Oxford Junction, a freight brakeman, was cut above the eye by a exploding pop bottle while loading hot sun exposed cases. the wound was treated and not serious.
County agent Fred IF Clark warns a strong potato crop is possible but neglect during harvest could cut yields by 40 to 50 percent due to bugs and diseases. Tip burn early blight and late blight threaten leaves and tubers. protection relies on Bordeaux spray every 10 days, with stronger mixtures if spread continues. Adding arsenate of lead or Paris green targets bugs alongside blight control.
Pred L Clark reports plant lice attacking turnips potatoes and other crops in Jones county The green insects hide on leaf undersides and resemble the leaf color making detection hard Damage could ruin crops and soap solution suggested Ivory or white laundry soap mixed with water used in spray applications Throrough spraying needed as only contact kills the lice which suck juice from leaves rather than ingest poison
A severe hail storm Friday evening damaged crops across northeastern Jones county from Manchester to Cascade. Farmers report smashed barley and corn, with totals hard to estimate. Losses include substantial damage to fields near O’Shea Rickles Pat Rogers Manternach and Flanigan farms. insurance unlikely.
A varied list of new books is now available at the library for circulation. Titles include historical war works, fiction by several authors, children’s stories, biographies, and practical guides, featuring authors such as Gibbs O'Brien Hall French and Buchan.
Clay Peck of near Olin Jackson town was fined 50 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace Joe Young after neighbors reported him for shooting a horse that was loose on the road. Peck claimed no anger while firing and said the animal was not hurt. the court imposed the fine and costs.
The editor and family enjoyed a mess of fresh strawberries Saturday evening, a gift from Frank Tasker of East Ridge. The berries were very fine with a rich tarty flavor.
Jones County Iowa invites sealed bids until August 7 1917 for multiple bridge constructions with concrete floors and abutments. Bids require a 5 percent certified check and a 50 percent performance bond. The county may waive defects or reject all bids.
Bids for the purchase of the Ward school building, Center Junction, Iowa, must be received sealed by 3 p.m. July 30 1917 at the secretary’s office. The district reserves the right to reject all bids. Sale is cash and purchaser must remove the building. M G Alsever Secretary.
The Board of Supervisors of Jones County Iowa votes to add township roads in Washington township to the county road system. Objections must be filed with the county auditor by 10 o clock August 6 1917 or the highway becomes part of the system. Ig J Hines Co Auditor.
A compact grocery list shows items like coffee, macaroni, beans, dried peaches, maple flakes, soap, jars, plates, cups, and matches. Prices include 4 for 105 dollars, 10 cents for cans, and per pound rates for beans and mustard, reflecting a diverse early merchandise catalog.
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