Visitors and Guests Reported Across Anamosa and Surrounding towns
Local notes list Herman Sandhouse and Mrs. Peter Meyer visiting Anamosa, Miss Maude Hall in Cedar Rapids, and numerous visitors to Hopkinton, Cedar Rapids, Cascade, Farley, Oxford Junction, and Anamosa. Names include Lang family, Meier, Hazard, Pike, Voorhees, Schneider, Hutton, Altman, and others with brief travel or hosting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pike
Farley
Nettie Hazard
James A. Voorhees
Minnesota
Monticello Area News Roundup Houlighted by Local Visits
Monticello region reports a flurry of social visits and travel. Guests include Mr and Mrs 8 F Van Vliet of Marion with Mr and Mrs H M Carpenter, plus Mr and Mrs J S Hall and Harriet Hall in Cedar Rapids. George Graham Anamosa visits town as family travels. Jonathan Fagan drug store adds plate glass after accident. Numerous residents travel or recover from illnesses and operations. Moving pictures and baby news appear alongside local business notes and a Boy Scout outing at Eby’s mill. Threshing north of town yields 30 to 50 bushels per acre, with legal oat weights discussed.
Brothers Albert and Howard Putnam visit in Monticello
Mr and Mrs Albert Putnam of Indianola enjoy a splendid visit with Mr and Mrs Howard Putnam. The two men are brothers. Albert Putnam had not been in Monticello since 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Putnam
Indianola
Howard Putnam
Monticello
Lovell Family Attends Barnum and Bailey Circus in Cedar Rapids
Miss Catherine Lovell attended the Barnum and Bailey show in Cedar Rapids last Thursday evening. She traveled by automobile with her brother in law George Secoon over of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Lovell
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Cedar Rapids
George Secoonover
Anamosa
Local notes on injuries fires and moves in the county
Henry Gerdes had a fishhook removed after it embedded in his hand last Saturday. A kitchen fire at Jake Bader’s caused by a gasoline stove explosion was quickly contained with water. Dr George Albery plans a new office and veterinary hospital south of the King feed barn. Ethel and Earl Young celebrated their twenty first birthdays while visiting Cedar Rapids relatives. Rodman and Hubbard builders report progress on Len Hubbard’s Castle Grove home. Sieg Webster pursues a wolf hunt with five hounds near Sand Spring and George Tibbitts. Mrs S S E Mayberry sold her Cass township farm for 150 dollars per acre. Local weather concerns raise illness fears among physicians especially for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Bader
George Albery
King
Ethel Young
Cedar Rapids
Robert Young
Ethel
Earl
Sieg Webster
George Tibbitts
Sand Spring
Sieg
Chilly Monday Sparks Snowflake Hail Skepticism
Following Sunday rain, Monday brought cold air with reports of light snowfall forenoon and a sprinkle of hail. Some observers doubt the snow, while others testify to a brief wintry flurry.
New cement walk laid along Main Street in town
A cement walk is being laid from the Proctor store along the east side of Main Street to the Renk Wilers place at the forks of the highway. No ordinance authorized the walk, but owners volunteer to finish it. John Pond builds a summer home at Killias spring with one room now and space to expand. Campers view John as a benefactor and seek rental rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Main Street
Renk Wilers
John Pond
Killias
John
Hog sale leaders and farm visitors to Cedar Rapids
Will Dirks sold 29 hogs to Stutt and Brown this week averaging 373 pounds. Twenty seven of the 29 raised 145 pigs this season. Rudolph Winkler sold seven hogs averaging 425 pounds. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Grace and Nancy of Davenport visited relatives Mrs. M. A. Fawcett and Jessie Doxsee, with Mrs. Doxsee and Mary Doxsee accompanying to Cedar Rapids on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dirks
Stutt and Brown
Rudolph Winkler
Frank Grace
Nancy
Davenport
M. A. Fawcett
Jessie
J. W. Doxsee
Cedar Rapids
Doxsee
Mary
Circus Comes to Monticello Impresses Local Crowd
The La Mont Hros troupe pitched its tents in Monticello last Friday delivering a wholesome one ring show. The engagement drew good patronage, and the performance met admission with praise as the company pursues a growing, reputable path. The article also notes historic county rainfall totals with several notably dry years in 1894 1895 and the wetness peaks in 1868 and 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Mont Hros
Monticello
Reichenbach Seeks Letter From Richardson and Local Farm Sale Noted
Oakdale writer requests H. B. Richardson to contribute letters to the Express as others push for consent. Willie Husmann sold the Brown farm in Scotch Grove to Mino Zimmerman for about 2600 above his purchase price from Senator Stirton, profit noted after quick turnover. Rain last Sunday boosted dry pastures and crops. corn prospects improve with no wind and general corn belt rainfall.
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Oakdale
California
Fred Reichenbach
Express
Richardson
Europa
Slocum
Willie Husmann
Brown
Scotch Grove Township
Mino Zimmerman
Kuhns
Senator Stirton
Netcotts Visit Town Over Heating Plant Contract
Harry Netcott and George Netcott of Independence visited town last Thursday. George, the contractor for the school heating plant superstructure, completed his work satisfactorily and the school board accepted it. They arrived by automobile with family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Netcott
George Netcott
Independence
Netcotts
Farmer Reports Wheat Yields In Harsh Season
Thomas W. Hamilton and daughter from Emmeline visited Mr. and Mrs. Ahab Dewitt last Tuesday. Hamilton noted substantial regional wheat production with a recent threshing of 652 bushels. Winter wheat averaged 24 bushels per acre while spring wheat fell to 8 bushels per acre due to extreme heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hamilton
Emmeline
Ahab Dewitt
Stickford Takes Over Kempf Drug Store Building
W. W. Stickford has moved into the former Kempf drug store location, redecorated, and installed new fixtures and show cases. The store will have an unsettled condition briefly but customers can still make purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stickford
A. Kempf
Monticello Man Arrested on Seduction Charge
John Brenneman of Hard scrabble region was arrested yesterday noon by Sheriff Hogan on a warrant from a Marian justice of the peace. He posted bond in Monticello for examination in the case involving a Linn county girl named Neiderhauser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brenneman
Hogan
Linn
Neiderhauser
Monticello
Brenneman
Hager Named President at Des Moines Bank After Years of Pioneering
A. L. Hager, prominent Des Moines attorney and former congressman, with friends, recently gained a controlling interest in the Commercial Savings Bank. He succeeds G. D. Ellyson as president. Hager cut ditches in Wayne township and Lowens Prairie forty years ago and worked as a lawyer in Greenfield before relocating to Des Moines. Mesdames Martha Gallagher and Lizzie Coulter, visiting Monticello, recall early settlement days and reminiscences once published in The Express.
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A. L. Hager
Des Moines
Wayne Township
Lowens Prairie
Commercial Savings Bank
Hager
G. D. Ellyson
Greenfield
Congress
Mesdames
Martha Gallagher
Lizzie Coulter
Glidden
Monticello
Gallagher
The
Express
Corbit
Coulter
Farmer Protests Berry Thievery By Lawless Town Class
James D. Shelley laments a lawless class trespassing on his land to harvest berries and fruit as soon as ripe. He argues he would be jailed if he entered town gardens yet questions why townspeople freely take produce he tends. He seeks philosophical answers and asserts his view of theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Shelley
Patch of Potatoes At Illsworth Farm Draws Local Notables
George Illsworth digs twelve potatoes from one hill witnessed by Dr. John Thomas and James Van Voltenburg who certify the yield as twelve Murphies. Perrine is undermined as a rival spud raiser while Illsworth touts his prime tomatoes ready to bet on their quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Illsworth
John Thomas
James van Voltenburg
Sillsworth
John Perrine
George
Rev F Q Brown Preaches At Fayette Methodist Pulpit
Rev F Q Brown of Fayette filled the Methodist Episcopal pulpit last Sunday in the pastor's absence. In the evening he preached to a large union congregation on Con secration to God. Brown is a fluent speaker who held the audience from youth to old. His message aimed to reach and impress listeners with clear, engaging words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Gruenstein
Monti¢elio
F. Q. Brown
Fayette
Methodist Episcopal
Brown
Mr. Brown
Runaway Team Disrupts First Street Near Eastwood
A Cartano team runaway on First street caused a wagon from Hall Manufacturing Co to be damaged near the Eastwood residence and the post office corner. Will French, driving, and Wilbur Cartano escaped injury though the rig and water fountain were broken and eggs valued at 25 dozen were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Dick Cartano
Eastwood
Hall Manufacturing Co
Will French
Cartano
Wilbur Cartano
Rummage Sale At Doutrick's Summer Goods
A rummage sale advertises summer goods at Doutrick's with underpriced items and a clear emphasis on bargain finds.
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Doutrick’s
Forty Years Ago In Monticello July 1871 Recap Of Local Happenings
The Express files recount July 1871 events in Monticello and nearby. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs G W Hunt. Norcrosss visit Boston. P O Babcock buys half interest in the upper livery. talk of a new brick bank on First street. Olive Ruby Rothammer dies at six. church painted. James Boyle and Louie Wilcox wed by M M Moulton. Alice Cool runs a private academy charging one dollar monthly. L P Cowles shows two corn stalks reaching ten feet and a half. J Siemers offers ten dollar reward for thief stealing two US flags. Fourth celebrated quietly. Monticello and Wyomings Grooks and Lightweights baseball match in Wyoming. Monticello wins 88 to 40. Local bakery purchased by Robert Young. City council suggests a new wall on the pound lot using 2x8 oak planks. White Stars of Wyoming defeat Monticello. Republican ticket listed with Carpenter, Bullis, Abernethy, Day.
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Monticello
Express
G. W. Hunt
Olive Ruby
Sigmond Rothammer
Methodist Episcopal Church
James Boyle
Louie Wilcox
Anamosa
M. M. Moulton
Alice Cool
The
Academy
L. P. Cowles
J. Siemers
United States
Monticcello
Wyoming
Robert Young
Joseph Matthews
White Stars
Milner
Lincoln P
Monroe
Burdick
Starry
Austin
Peak If
Carpenter
Smally
C. A. Carpenter
Webster County
H. ©. Bullis
Winnesheik County
Alonzo Abernethy
Polk County
Supreme Court
J. G. Day
Fremont County
Fats versus Leans Rival Exhibition Game Set
The annual clash at the city park on August 8 features the Fats led by Barber Daniel Hearn at first base and Dan himself covering the sack. Ex Senator Robert O. Stirton will guard second base in blue, with Al Steiner at third. The Leans bring veterans and locals, a Monticello cornet band will perform, and a street parade starts at 2.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fats
Daniel Hearn
Dan
Daniel
Robert O. Stirton
Mr. Stirton
al Steiner
O. N. Lestie
Monticello
Monticello Plans Exhibition With Farmer Burns Wrestler
The Monticello first team will play a town team owned and managed by Farmer Burns, famed former wrestling great, followed by a Burns led exhibition. AJap visited last Friday seeking a baseball game with local teams and is noted for belonging to Waseda University’s squad that visited since spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Waseda University
Japan
Farmer Burns
Ajap
Chicago University
Cascade Edges Monti Cello Rounders 6-5 in Twelve Innings
In a fast, well played game Cascade toppled the Monti cello Rounders 6 to 5 after twelve innings. Gilbert Miner starred for the Rounders while errors and the umpire prompted postgame gripes from Monti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Miner
Monticello Rounders
Cascade
Monticello Boys Rally Past Cascade Greys 9 to 8
In a loosely played Thursday game at Cascade a Monticello club of picked up players defeated Cascade Greys 9 to 8. Byers pitched for Monticello allowing 5 hits while Keane gave up six. Kiburz and Bader each had two base hits Locher hit a 3 bagger with Devlin Conlin and others contributing offensively.
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Cascade Greys
Cascade
Byers
Monticello Boys
Keane
Welch
W. Kiburz
Minor
Kiburz
Locher
Bader
Devlin
Conlin
Hopkinton Couple to Wed August First
Hopkinton friends received invitations announcing the marriage of Miss Emma Laxson of Farville to Rev. David de Best of Cascade. The ceremony is set for August 1. Both arrive from Lenox College and have many Hopkinton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Emma Laxson
Farlville
David de Best
Cascade
Lenox College
Pianos Tuned by Cedar Rapids Tuner S A Stiles
Cedar Rapids graduate tuner Mr S A Stiles has been secured to tune pianos for the Monticello store. Stiles comes highly recommended by local musicians and guarantees tuning, repairing and rebuilding at reasonable prices. Orders may be left at Locher Bros music shop in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Stiles
Cedar Rapids
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J. W. Doxsse
E. G. Burrichter
Herman Sandhouse
GC. S. Barker
Deatrick’s
Lewis Lang
Peter Meyer
Chris Arduser
Mattie Bebeo
Burlington
C. M. Brown
Carrie
Mary Clark
Bidwell
E. J. Farley
Joseph Reiger
Margaretta
Harry Meier
Anna Hazard
Cascade and
A. Schoonover
Ben Hoyt
Pauline Newton
Oxford Junction
Florence Barnts
Frances Winans
Caroline Schneider
Oral Hutton
Scotch Grove
Arvilla Tuel
Kate Altman
Wichita
Kansas
William Allen
Homer Hanna
Cass
Charles E. Little
Marion
Josef Oberholzer Gutman
Parkhill
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Waugh
M. G. Alsever
Center Junction
Lillias Fuller
Sarah Bradley
Dubuque
Edward Leclair
Irene Henderson
Minneapolis
Robert Henderson Jr
Minnie Matthiessen
Nellie
A. Dalling
Nina Miller
Irving
Lamont
Clark Byam
Heintz
C. A. Errickson & Co
Henry G. Vernimont
St. Louis
Henry Vernimont
Lovell Township
Henry G
Robert W. Henderson
F. W. Hintz
F.van Vliet
H. M. Carpenter
J. S. Hall
Harriet
A. S. Jackson
George Graham
Childe
Elizaine
the Nation Store
Deutrick’s
Mike Marek
Cass Township
St. Lukes’ Hospital
Cedar Rapida
Walter Kiburz
Kansas City
Miss Almeda
Bell
Denver
Colorado
Cheyenne
O. A. Errickson & Co
Fagan Drug Store
Fred Grove
Catherine Miller
Beal Perrine
John Letze
Edward Rigby
Mt. Pleasant
Jacob Suter
Oklahoma
F. J. Cross
Central City
Lizzie Ross
Anamosa Sanitarium
Harry Sandhouse
Gladys
Garden City
John A. McLaughlin
South Dakota
Bernice Pfautz
Lisbon
John Heisey
Charles Ware
Omaha
Nebraska
J. OH. Henry
Ware
Union Pacific Railroad
Oscar Newton
Inlaw
Charles Henry
Princess Theatre
O’day
Mary O’rourke
Miss O’day
Rose O’rourke
Jay Matthews
Mary Elizabeth
Rudolph Ricklefs
Riess Stabler
Boy Scouts
Eby’s Mill
M. A. Breed
Congregational Church
Benjamin Jarrett
Mercy Hospital
Josephine Fleming
Oelwein
Barney Magee
Dr. Redmond
Cascade Pioneer
H.J. Fagan
Monticello State Bank
O. D. Baldwin
OC. F. Crawford
John H. Perrine
Chicago
Amara
Henry Gerdes
Rickles Gerdes
Richland
Messrs
A. G
Matt Rodman
Clark Hubbard
Len Hubbard
Castle Grove Township
Mr. Hubbard
8S. E. Mayberry
Langworthy
Harmbelgins
Wayne
Oasa Township
O. M
St. P. Ry
Gregory Croston
Mr. Croston
Richland Township
Jack Oroston
Gregory Oroston
Beery Bros
C. H. Schipman
South Cedar ST
Iowa
Wudmer
Lovell Block Store
Hicks & Ricklefs
A. G. Hanken
Bran
L. H. Lang
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