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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1912

Page

10

Foley Hogan Wedding in Anamosa

An early morning ceremony at St Patrick church united Dr. M F Hogan and Miss Bertha Foley of Anamosa. The couple left for Dubuque by auto and will honeymoon in Chicago. Hogan, a local dentist, is well regarded. Foley is a longtime Anamosa resident.

Foley—Hogan Anamosa Eureka St. Patrick's Church Father Powers M. F. Hogan Bertha Foley Hogan Dubuque Chicago Dr. Hogan Jones County Hig

Interrupted Honeymoon In Anamosa As Mrs Hogan Falls Ill

Mrs Mark Hogan of Anamosa Iowa fell ill during a honeymoon trip to Dubuque and Chicago. Dr Mark Hogan a prominent Anamosa dentist accompanied her. They left Anamosa on July 17 after their wedding and planned a long eastern tour but halted in Dubuque for care before resuming their journey.

Dubuque Mark Hogan Anamosa

Governor Deneen Backs Taft for Republican Nomination

A five member progressive Republican committee reported Governor Deneen favors Taft as the regular Republican nominee and will support his candidacy. Secretary of State Doyle auditor McCullough and Attorney General Stead confirmed the stance. Andrew Russell offered no reply, promising a mailed answer. Lt. Governor Oglesby reported no response yet. The Roosevelt faction plans to field a full state ticket per Senator Dixon’s directive.

Deneen Taft Medill McCormick Roosevelt Doyle McCullough Stead Denesa Andrew Russell McCormick Oglesby Elkhart Jetter Roosevelt Party Dixon

The Fingers and the Calendar

A Harper's Weekly note explains a mnemonic from Iceland using knuckles to recall month lengths. January sits on the forefinger knuckle with 31 days, February in the trough with fewer days, and the pattern repeats across months, ending with July on the little finger and August on the forefinger.

Harpers Weekly Iceland

Two Sunstrokes Reported Near Manchester This Week

Manchester dispatch notes two serious sunstrokes. Joseph Airhart, a local farmer, collapsed unconscious from heat in a hay field and died after over an hour of failed revival. Perry McIntosh, Civil War veteran and carpenter, was found critically ill in a sand pit near the Illinois Central depot after hours in the sun.

Manchester Joseph Airhart Perry McIntosh McIintosh Illinois Central Depot Olliver

Kenyon Liquor Shipment Bill Heads for Senate Vote

The judiciary committee of the Senate ordered a favorable report on the Kenyon bill as amended by Senator Sanders Tennessee. It aims to prohibit shipping intoxicating liquors into dry territory. Despite efforts to kill it in committee, Kenyon's persistence moves it toward a senate vote.

Kenyon Judiciary Committee United States Senate Sanders Tennessee

Bishop Warren Dies After Illness in Denver

Bishop Henry W. Warren of the Methodist Episcopal church, retired by the general conference last May, died in Denver last Tuesday night after a pneumonia illness.

Henry W. Warren Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference Denver

Real Estate Transfers In Anamosa And Olin Areas

Real estate transfers listed include Charles Edward Fish and wife to H Joslin for two Shaw's additions lots in Anamosa at $850. Sarah M. Miller to R A Shover includes 30 acres in Richland township at $1. L J Underwood to Frank McNeilly covers a 40 feet by 55 feet lot in Fisher's east Anamosa at $1. Phebe A. Alexander et al to Peter M Friedricksen includes 120 acres in Madison township at $10 800. George L Moore et al to Harry Alspaugh and Earl Lar 80n at $1 350 and $195 respectively. Mary M Easterly to R C Walters covers out lots in Smith's add to Olin at $1. News notes reference editorials about Lorimer and Roosevelt.

Charles Edward Fish Joslin Shaw Anamosa Sarah M. Miller R. A. Shover Richland Township L. J. Underwood Frank McNeilly Fisher Phebe A. Alexander Peter M. Friedricksen Madison Township George L. Moore Harry Alspaugh Earl Lar Fairview Mary M. Easterly R. C. Walters Smith Olin

Eye strain and the brain as the weakest link in prolonged work

The article argues eye strain originates not in the eye but in the brain as the organ wrought hardest by daily and evening activity. It notes the brain’s fatigue manifests as headaches and vertigo while the eye remains robust until its own mechanics fail, with other organs possibly showing early symptoms.

Metropolitan Magazine

Houdon Finds His Name Changed at the Comedie

The French sculptor Houdon, famed for bronze statues, visits the Comedie Francais when a new ticket taker denies entry without a ticket. He declares I am the father of Voltaire, gaining entry and prompting the registrar to inscribe Voltaire le pere for the evening. The crowd then calls him by that name thereafter.

Houdon C. S. Hart Edward Biddle Voltaire M. Voltaire le Pere Comedie

The Healing Laugh and Merriopathy Claims

A short passage extols merrioathy as superior to homeopathy and allopathy for curing gloom and grouch. laughter is praised as a key medicine that lengthens life and strengthens spirits. An offhand exchange questions women’s voting, suggesting economic oppression and a jab at hat shop pricing and feather bunches.

Christian Herald Chamberlain

Funny family buy sparks talk of a neighborly move

A Baltimore American snippet shows a family considering buying a horse and joking about its kick while a neighborly tie forms as cordial exchanges mark a new house purchase with water frontage and plans to visit.

George Baltimore American

Midnight confrontation at store noted by Boston Transcript

A policeman questions a suspicious stranger at midnight as the burglar replies he is taking stock. The quote accompanies a Boston Transcript caption and Thackeray motto about excellence and appreciation.

Boston Transcript

Prima Donna Certificate Gag in London Tit Bits

A joke in London Tit-Bits features a singer unable to perform and a manager who asks for a counter certificate proving she cannot sing. The exchange turns on a cheeky twist about certificates and capability.

London

Choir Joining Mention Revealed in Philadelphia Press

Dialogue shows a man claiming he has joined the choir at the listener’s church, with the woman confirming her brother Jack told her of the church choir association. The Philadelphia Press source record captures this conversational snippet.

Jack Philadelphia Press

Only One Question Found Qualifying in Bar Exam Tale

Senator Bailey of Texas once chaired a Dallas county bar admission exam committee. He reported that one aspirant qualified after answering only one question: what he knew about a freehold estate. The judge noted the answer showed no knowledge, a fact Bailey framed as favorable.

Bailey Texas Dallas Popular

The Actress Ideal and Weight Search Jibe

A brief dialogue from the New York Telegraph notes an actress seeking fat parts while a colleague remarks that stage folk all want changeable roles. The exchange centers on body image and acting ideals in theater circles.

New York Telegraph

The Man Who Bets Being Right Always Loses

A brief aphorism from Chicago Record-Herald notes that a man certain of his own correctness frequently loses bets. The quip reflects on overconfidence and luck in wagering.

Chicago Record-Herald

Confession Acknowledges Love and Baseball Thoughts

A dialogue excerpt shows a beautiful girl asking if the beloved Charles loves her, and he affirms. She queries about constant thoughts, and he admits occasional thoughts of baseball, reflecting lighthearted romance from the Washington Herald.

Washington Herald

Democrats fool county townsman Welch for supreme judge

The county Democrats debated John S Welch as a potential supreme judge. Instructions for him were voted down causing frustration among his supporters. Delegates show no clear support in papers while Welch remains forgiving and likely to help past allies in the future.

John S. Welch Welch

Miss Hanna Returns Home From Manchester Visitor

Miss Hanna daughter of C. M. Hanna of Manchester has returned home this morning after being the guest of Mrs. B. L. Hoyt.

Miss Hanna C. M. Hanna Manchester B. L. Hoyt

Lighthouse keeper captain saved by Electric Bitters

J. B. Donahue of South Haven Michigan, a Civil War captain and lighthouse keeper, credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble chills and improving sight after years of false cures. At seventy he feels fine and endorses them for dyspepsia digestion and liver and kidney troubles. Available for 50 cents at O H Soetje's.

Donahue Haven Mich O. H. Soetje’s

Frightful Polar Winds Hurt Hands in Far North

Severe cold winds cause red rough or sore chapped hands and lips. Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals and softens the skin. Also effective on cold sores burns boils sores ulcers cuts bruises and piles. Only 25 cents at O H Saetje's.

Bucklen Arnica O. H. Saetje’s

Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa

Public notice declares R A Cartano appointed administrator of Christian Kohler deceased by the District Court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa five day of January year 14912. J W Coxsee attorney for the estate.

District Court Jones County Iowna Christian Kohler Monticello Iowa State of Town Orlando F. Hosford PiaintHt Anna Kehoe Charles W. Kehoe J. B. Kehoe Lewis W. Kehoe Josephine Ryan Dennis M. Ryan Genevieve Bailey Robi O. Bailey Florence C. Kehoe Nicholas Kehoe Bridget Kehoe Nellie Hopkins Patrick Kehoe Johanna Hogan Elizabeth Drummy William Drummy Dennis Kehoe Mary Kehoe William Kehoe James Kehoe Kate Kehoe Margaret Kehoe John Kehoe Emma Kehoe Frank Kehoe Lizzie Kehoe Ania McDonald James MccDonald Fannie A. Kehoe William (. Kehoe John Joseph Kehoe Francis Kehoe Mary A. Houth Katie Kehoe PL. H. Kehoe Magic Kehoe Charles Murphy Josephine Rutter Charles Rutter Frances Dress Peter Dress Nellie Hubbard Harvey Hubbard James Maloney Lena Maloney Mary Meyer William Meyer Helen Stafford John Stafford Johanna Atkin Ann Kehoe Thomas Kehoe Denis Kahoe Margie Kehoe Lizvie Kehoe District Court of Denis Kaloo S. KE Thomas Rennce Thomas Kelhow Drathe Simon Kehoe Jobo Kehoe Thomas A. D J. W. Doxler Milo P. Smith Eighteenth Judicial District Towa

Sioux City Politician Wins First Ballot in Eighth District Convention

George C. Scott of Sioux City secured the nomination for the short term in Congress on the first ballot at the Eleventh District Republican convention, defeating Leslie B. Francis of Spirit Lake.

George C. Scott Sioux City Leslie B. Francis Spirit Lake

Public Dairy Farm Sale Near Monticello

Elmer Cropp announces a public sale at his farm five miles east of Monticello on Saturday July 27 at 1 p.m. Items include 18 cows 4 heifers 1 Durham bull 1 Sharpless cream separator 3 cream cans 1 surkey plow 1 wagon and 1-14 inch plow. Reason: to discontinue the dairy branch. Free lunch at noon. Abe Allamand signs.

Monticello

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Warren Lorimer St. Pan Pioneer Press Col. Roosevelt Mr. Grovwdher Washington Star Thackeray Ideal R.A. Cartano J. W. Coxsee Mooney Waggles Cleveland Plain Dealer L. G. Stabler F. A. Hefner Grace Albery Express Sarah A. Oltman Delaware County Sand Spring Worthington N. W. Bindner LeMars Perkins, Heliose and Star Leroy Clark Haeussler Express Printing Office John Express Office Balster Scotch Grove Salhe Bool Elmer Cropp Cascade Road David Schneiter Abe Allamand Monticello Lovell Hotel N. J. Hamilton Dike Fagan & CO Ourdasians Just J. E. Bateman Eukee Abe O. H. Soetje C. A. Errickson & CO TRE Fcme Fenner’s Children’s Suits General Merchandise Central Lumber & Coal Company G. P. Rockstad H. C. Waite Music Co Cedar Rapids
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