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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
7
A string of visits from Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids and Manchester is noted, with many readers visiting relatives or friends in nearby towns. The column also promotes a 20 percent sale on Stuhlers straw hats and a ten day refrigerator sale at Schoon implement shop, plus an ice cream social at the German Reform church lawn on July 25.
Local notices list visits from Sam Humble family and Celia Peterson guests in Iowa towns. John Eggers opens tire vulcanizing shop in former laundry building. Birth announced for Jacob Paulson’s family near Sand Spring. Various residents plan trips, sales, and social events at Hicks & Rickless and Stuhlers stores.
Grace Bowie and Marian Green of Des Moines stay with Grace's uncle Dr. A M Maurice. Joe Fairbanks installed a four unit Hinman milking machine at Wes Eden's dairy barn near Langworthy for efficient service. Olive Cartano returned from Cedar Falls after attending summer school at Iowa State Teachers College.
Misses Marie and Josephine Meyer traveled to Cedar Falls for the final six week session of the Iowa state Teachers College summer school. Mr and Mrs John Heisey and Ruth Ann Heisey visited Dr and Mrs David Heisey in Dubuque. Andrew Davidson owns a new Reo car bought yesterday and is learning to drive in his spare time.
Mrs. Cora Kranz and her daughter Helen of Red Oak Iowa spent the early part of the week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Humble and other relatives.
Hartley Wilkinson leaves last Monday for a two week vacation visiting his brother Newton in Winona Minnesota and spending time at Clear Lake.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs I D Terwilliger Mr and Mrs Lewis Terwilliger Mr and Mrs Dr Bosley and son Charles and Mrs O J Lawrence. Mesdames H M Carpenter and Halstead Carpenter hosted an afternoon party for Miss Katherine Lovell with light refreshments.
Engineer D E Gilmer of Anamosa surveys ground tributary to curb and guttering on First street ahead of property assessments. Mail addressed to several residents remains uncalled for at Monticello post office.
The annual July clearance sale at Hicks & Rickless' continues with two days remaining. Shoppers in Montti cello are urged to seek bargains that should not be missed.
Mrs J T Lanigan Mrs J H Perrine Mrs Frances Corbin Mrs Bessie Baade Mrs Tom Carson Mrs C M Brown Mrs Mabel Williams Mrs Edith Haeussler and Miss Grace Podhaski attended the funeral of Mrs Eliza Farley at Wyoming yesterday. Mrs D B Pond called on. Monti cello friends met last Monday morning. She returned from California three weeks ago and has been visiting in the home of her son John Pond in Dubuque. She is now visiting in the home of her daughter Mrs Jerome McMahon at State Center Iowa.
Last Friday Tony Eilers sued Oscar Fuller over pasture rent. Judge Locher ruled for Fuller. Brigadier General Allen will speak at the public library tomorrow at 8 pm to urged young men of military age and citizens. the event promises patriotism and cigars. The Hila Morgan dramatic company performs under a tent, delivering value to willing audiences. Cedar Rapids Roofing Company has finished a new roof on the Lovell hotel and renewed roofs on local buildings. plans to return in two weeks for more work. Orville A Hall and Mrs Jiffie L Miller were married at the Anamosa Methodist parsonage. both formerly connected to Monticello. William Barrack was ordained a Lutheran minister at St Mathew's and will lead a church in Venturia, North Dakota. He studied seven years at Wartburg Seminary and is son of Mr and Mrs John Burrack of Monticello.
Henry Null son of Mr and Mrs Gerd Null died at home last Thursday after a long illness from meningitis He was 20 Funeral services were held last Monday at Sand Hill Lutheran church with burial in the church cemetery nearby.
Manager Dahling announces the government has commandeered 12 percent of this season's sweet corn to be packed. He seeks 25 men and 36 women for the canning period and urges applicants to apply now to plan for the rush. Albert Schneider reports a collision southwest of Anamosa when his Ford struck a farmer in a jitney on a dark highway. The glare from headlights blinded both drivers, causing minor damage but no serious injuries.
Oscar Fuller reports Elijah Jenkins died in Sheridan Wyoming from heart disease on July 7. The deceased, born 55 years ago in Monticello, was the son of Mrs. Will Jenkens and left a wife and family. His mother, 81, lives in Sheridan. The item also notes visiting Nebraskans Frank Sloan and his mother, a failed wheat crop outlook, crop news from Iowa, and local mischief against Ed Zumback with an investigation into potential motives.
Harry Reed and George Hallaeur joined a Des Moines caravan bound for Chicago and then the Great Lakes training school. They will spend three months there before proceeding to Norfolk Virginia to enter the machinist division. Each has signed a four year naval term.
Mrs Harry Cox and her sister in law Miss Lorain Cox visit in Benton Wisconsin at the home of Mrs Abe Adams. Mrs Cox was Miss Helen Hauss before her June marriage in Galena Illinois. Mr Cox works in the Benton meat market and they plan to make their home there. Monticello friends extend best wishes.
The draft may take place tomorrow with all registered men drawn and ordered by the drawing. The government will assign point values to entries for army beginnings to be called in the future. Those eligible should monitor daily papers for their number. The first contingent's drawn individuals will be notified by the exemption board when to appear for physical exams. Exemption claimants may apply at exam time with required blanks provided.
Fred F. Clark, county agent, advises housewives not to use canning compounds as they are unnecessary and harmful to digestion. He says the cold pack method can preserve rhubarb, fruits, and vegetables for years, and invites inquiries from interested readers in Wyoming for instructions or demonstrations.
Hicks and Ricklets announces a July clearance sale offering discounts on wash dresses and other dry goods. Local shoppers are invited to browse featured fabrics and styles with limited quantities.
Eye examination performed and eyeglasses fitted for L G Stuhler. Appointment noted with details unclear due to partial text.
Mrs Eliza McCabe Farley died after a paralysis stroke at her Wyoming home. Born in County Cavan Ireland November 23 1844 she came to the United States at 17 and lived in Rock Island Illinois Atlantic Iowa Wyoming. Survived by sons J J Farley and James Farley and daughter Mrs Henry Behnke plus two brothers. Funeral held at home conducted by Rev Father Vopatek with interment in Wyoming cemetery. Her Catholic faith noted and mourners include Monticello friends.
Wayne township reports two hundred new Red Cross members in the past week plus organized auxiliaries in Scotch Grove and Temple Eagle. Castle Grove to organize this week and Monticello chapter exceeds fifteen hundred members as knitters seek Mrs. Andrew Kasper and Mrs. R T Jenny for guidance.
Announcement from Anamosa reports the marriage of Miss Margaret Wood to A G Bauder on May 12 at the Methodist Episcopal church in St Louis. Mrs Bauder is daughter of Mrs I S Wood and longtime Anamosa resident. Bauder formerly Jones county attorney and Monticello lawyer now in Cedar Rapids land business.
Eastern Star members hosted a farewell at the Masonic hall last Tuesday for Mrs. Dr. T. J. Peet and her family, with vocal numbers and refreshments. The Peets will move to Three Forks Montana soon where they will establish their home. Both physicians are well regarded in the community for their care and service. Dr Asa Lambert plans a dental office in the Jones County Trust building and awaits army dentist appointment news after graduating from Creighton University. The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Myer fractured a leg from a fall in the haymow and is resting easy.
Ford Clark announces another sale of lots in his Monticello addition with Des Moines expert Mr. Massey arranging an auction at an early date. Draft drawing reportedly to occur tomorrow with morning papers expected to publish numbers drawn in the evening editions.
Clark Heights will be sold at auction soon with exact date to be published. Attend nightly street advertising at 7 30 near the post office for drawings offering one dollar bills and five dollar gold pieces. 3 1 Massey and Peale salesmen.
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