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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
7
Ed Kiburz of Washington appears in town today for a short visit. The item lists other local social notes and upcoming events including births, travels, sales, and modest business mentions from Monticello and nearby areas.
The R. E. club will host an ice cream sociable at C. A. Sutherland's on Friday evening June 9 inviting all. Various local notes mention residents' travels, hospital stays, library summer hours, and school events around Anamosa and surrounding townships.
Herman Schaeffer of Liberty Missouri visits and travels to Dubuque and Chicago with his brother Jerry who attend a local college. Prof K D Miller and wife go to LaPorte while he joins Cornell College summer school in two weeks. Four Monticello boys beat Butterfield 7 to 0 with Gilbert Miner as pitcher. E W Weatherbee and Hazel stay with Cross family. Weatherbee edits Central City News Letter and serves as mayor. Roy V Porter and wife attend Upper Iowa University commencement in Fayette where Governor J Frank Hanly spoke. Michael McLaughlin and wife go to Madison Tennessee for health treatment and sanatorium. Herman and Raymond Sandhouse graduate from Tilford Academy at Winton with favorable remarks. Rachel R Megee elected principal of Parnell schools after studies at State University. Government artillery march route revised from Cedar Rapids to Sparta, delaying the parade.
Mrs Mary Howell the milliner announces a reduction sale in millinery for the remainder of June. She invites inspection of her stock and notes very reasonable prices during the month. The article also recalls a spell of hot early June weather with temperatures up to 94 and 95 degrees and a thunder shower that brought relief.
The notice directs readers to contact D. E. Pond at the Lovell Bank Building for leases mortgages deeds marriage licenses hunters licenses and insurance services.
The Spirella Corset is planned and fitted in the home by a trained Corsetiere with no extra charge. Appointments can be arranged to suit your convenience. Contact Mrs. W. P. Ferguson in Monticello Iowa by phone or card. Phone No. 177 Blue.
Gert Schmidt of the C M & St P Ry suffered a badly mashed foot when a car door fell on it at Oxford Junction last Tuesday. He was brought to Monticello and treated by Dr. W A Miriek, the railway company surgeon. The Cascade WCTU plans a July fourth celebration and basket picnic featuring noted speakers and invites all to attend.
A Cornell College party visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Fairbanks near Monticello last Sunday with names including Lillian Larson Seise Hazel Smith Mabel Miller Gladys Fairbanks Ursula Lee Ruth Gallop Nellie Blythe and Mary Coxsee. The issue carries quarterly Monticello bank statements and notes surplus capital growth. Doctors Hunter Redmond and Gilmore attended the Jones County Medical Association meeting in Anamosa with new officers elected.
Miss Jennie Rieke formerly a Monticello high school teacher and most recently at Wahpeton North Dakota has been elected principal of Wahpeton High at a salary of 1100. Her Seattle high school offer remains uncertain. Dan Cartano of Seattle notes his Monticello roots and recalls his early Express office apprenticeship before becoming a lineotype proprietor.
Primary teachers presented Billy Sloan with a fine token of appreciation for his 24 years as the Monticello school janitor. He is well known among local children and residents for his courteous service and memories created over generations. Calf buyers Johnson and Kehoe of Hopkinton posted current and upcoming pay scales by weight and invited sellers to contact them by phone or mail.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Miller of Main Street marked their 54th wedding anniversary last Sunday in a quiet family gathering. Married in Galena Illinois in 1856, they moved to Castle Grove in 1871 and have spent the past seven or eight years in retirement at Monticello with their children congratulating them on their longevity and health.
A veteran teacher shares fatigue and worry that patrons may not approve her work. Yet pupils and parents value her efforts and those of all teachers. The piece urges words of encouragement to lighten their burdens and lift spirits.
Lewin Cobb, Monticello alumnus and top graduate from West Waterloo High School, gave a full publishable valedictory speech on Does the 20th Century Mark the Passing of Grim-Visaged War? Cobb’s high marks over four years earned him the honor, and the Waterloo Times-Tribune carried his oration in full. Colonel G W Evans of Wyoming plans celebrations and boosts local publicity. A massive blasting event at Champion quarry, owned by ex Senator John A. Creen, used 2.5 tons of powder to raze a rock face, drawing a special Milwaukee train from Cedar Rapids. The Deatrick millinery department invites inspections.
The body of Samuel Thompson was brought to Monticello from Agawam Oklahoma where he died June 1 at age 63 years 1 month 24 days. He served in the 9th Illinois and 17th U.S. Infantry and lived in Monticello since 1861. He married Mary McMullen in 1871 and later moved to Oklahoma in 1901. He is survived by his wife and a son in Agawam Oklahoma.
Mrs Elizabeth Krueger Harken dies at home in Castle Grove Township after six weeks illness. Funeral at Chapel Friday at 2 30 PM. Born October 29 1859 in the same township. Survived by three children Fred Bessie Bertha. Husband G N Harken died 1904. She valued family and lived a Christian life. Plus rail line changes discussed to reroute Nos 21 22 between Cedar Rapids and Calmar via Oxford Junction Monticello and AmosaParalta.
G W Simpson and son Clarence, officers of G W Simpson & Co once in Oxford Junction creamery, were arrested in Cleveland by Cuyahoga county sheriff at Des Moines’ request. Habeas corpus proceedings failed. Ohio surrender sought. Bonds set at 1600 each. two additional indictments for false pretenses and conspiracy. Trial delayed to September 18 term.
Monticello and vicinity report an unusually large small fruit crop for June 1801. Miss Nellie Hogan married William McGovern on the third at Cascade. Lenox College graduates include Megford John Orr and others. W. A. Doran elected superintendent with Minnie Ainsworth as principal and Mary Marvin assistant. The high school valedictorian was Margaret Young. salutatorian Josephine Rice. Teachers listed for Lovell township include Caroline Hicks and others. The gymnasium was used for athletic work in town halls. An assessment levy of $2 per head attempted to settle rent and disband the organization. Mrs. H. D. Sherman visited Rockford College. G. W. Davis moved to Monticello from Rock Island. The corn prospects were poor due to uneven stands and bad weather.
Postmaster William D. Magee announces Monticello post office will not open Sunday mornings starting June 11 due to the desire of the Postmaster General. Only Saturday evening arrivals will be accommodated for those leaving Monday morning before opening.
Notice directs readers to leave all German and English newspaper subscriptions at D E Pond's office located over the Lovell State Bank. The instruction is concise and names the location and purpose for readers.
Beginning July 1, all cars in Town must display its number on front and rear. The new rule uses changing number colors annually to help authorities verify tax payment.
Anamosa dedicated its soldiers' monument on Decoration Day with memorial remarks by 8. E. Rhinehart and dedicatory address by Geo. L. Sehoonover. The monument cost $1,600 funded by the Women's Relief Corps.
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