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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
9
Cedar Rapids residents and visitors are listed with trips to Anamosa Manchester Sumner Cascade Farley and Prairie du Chien. People named include Florence Hefner Ethel Young Lizzie Hennessey Edna Keough Ed Kiburz and Mazie Gunningham among others. Visits span last week and today with doctor eyes tested and sales events at Deutrick's.
A crowded update lists visits and travels of dozens of residents and guests including Rev Roy V Porter’s trip to New Hampton with his wife and Hazel Hosford from Platte SD visiting relatives in Anamosa area. Other movements include Lyle Robinson from Albion Neb visiting his grandmother, Mrs Alfred Miller, and Mrs McIntyre of Anamosa visiting her daughter. The state parole board meets in Anamosa to review fifty new applications over about two weeks.
Rube Shover reported crop conditions from Aberdeen South Dakota and drought westward. Oscar Bucklin acts as Jones County Fair secretary following the late Fred W Koop, bringing readiness and dedication to upcoming fair preparations.
Mrs. W A Goodell of Guthrie Oklahoma returns home after visiting sister Mrs Joseph Henry with Mrs Henry escorting to Cedar Rapids. Emma Stephens and children Albert Martha Florence of Sioux City visit A W Cramer home then travel to Hopkinton. Mrs Frank Rees sent to Anamosa sanitarium for surgery with improvement hoped. A camping fishing party includes Charles Chase Ray Hoag Will Podhaski Ike Schneider Harvey Richardson and Frank Becker. Richardson and Podhaski leave early. oat harvest active despite short yield. threshing mainly from shocks. Frank Hofacia of Aberdeen SD and Pedro Hofacre of Napoleon ND visit. both stay summer with parents Mr Mrs Joe Hofacre. L W Lovell injured eye when young daughter finger caused injury. Marriage licenses issued to John Eye Carrie Davis Henry Boggs Clara Marble George Minnis Geraldine Hennessey.
West Union visitors Reverend and Mrs W E Van Buren spent a short Monticello stay with A W Cramer as local lines see a rework by Iowa Telephone, possible toll changes amid rumors. A June Minneapolis marriage linked Miss Margaret Whalen and Charles Elskin knecht, now in Monticello real estate. Freight depot staff gain one extra man. station agent honors decades of service. New road weed enforcement aims to curb vacant-lot growth with notices and possible property charges. Anamosa Masonic lodge hosted 125+ members for Harry Beam’s Master Mason raising followed by banquet. Chautauqua program slated, Albert R Blair to speak. Dunbar troupe praised. schedule shows 2:30 program, 3:00 speaking, 7:30 evening events, tent south of the grade school.
Residents along Third and Maple streets complain about two crossings in bad shape. One between Karl Renk’s and Lloyd Sexton’s homes is almost gone, with only a few planks left. The concrete crossing between Ben Haussler’s and Karl Kenk’s houses is worn and muddy in wet weather. Residents urge the street committee and street commissioner to address these issues.
The Monticello Electric Company raises capital from 48000 to 86000 and issues 12000 in preferred stock subscribed by stockholders in proportion to holdings. Proceeds fund water power improvements including dam rebuilding and strengthening of other parts under Mr Hansen. Work will proceed vigorously through summer and fall.
Frederick W. Koop, born December 24, 1860 in Dubuque, died at his home on Chestnut street last Sunday evening July 20 from tuberculosis after a 21 year battle. He served as city clerk and justice of the peace and was secretary of the fair association. Survived by wife Laura H. Hicks and four children Frances Arcedia Theodore Lauran, plus one sister Clara Koop. Funeral conducted by Rev. M A Breed with Knights of Pythias present at Oakwood cemetery.
Rev Ide was installed as pastor of the Monticello German Lutheran church with ceremony led by Rev F Lutz. Lutz, Mardorf, and Rhomberg assisted. Morning and afternoon services drew large crowds. regular Sunday services start at 10 45.
A seventeen or eighteen year old, said to be mentally ill, used a public safety item to strike Gerhard Oltman near the Seibels and Herren area, causing deep shoulder and chest injuries. Oltman is hospitalized with serious wounds as the boy is detained for insanity proceedings.
The A L G Barnes circus showcases 360 trained animals in acts from monkey bugy repairs to dancing ponies and high jumping dogs. The star pony troupe and Black Beauty lead a day of shows with performances at 2 and 8 pm on Monday July 28 and a 10 30 parade.
The Jones County fair at Monticello in late August features the 64th Regiment Band a 50 member Iowa group admired nationwide and praised by the Los Angeles Times for its caliber. The band has won top prizes at Long Beach California and will provide music likely worth more than admission.
In a special Monticello meeting on July 23 1913 the board approved last meeting minutes and bills including Ricklefs McNeill supplies 1370 and Monticello Electric Co June lights 50. Iva Magoon was elected First B grade teacher at 50 monthly and Elizabeth McLeod Fifth grade teacher at 50 monthly.
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