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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
10
The community enjoys a display of new midsummer hats at McAleer millinery. Residents and visitors including Mrs. Rodman of Plainfield and Mrs. Lanigan in Dubuque were seen about town. A variety of travel and social activities are noted, with many local visits to Davenport Cedar Rapids and other nearby towns. A birth is recorded and Millinery Week highlights special values with midseason Milan, Leghorn and Panama selections.
Local residents and visitors are listed with movements to and from Monticello. Reverend Innes and families arrive, teachers change posts, and summer plans unfold. church services and a church picnic are announced for June.
Monticello hosts a full day of free attractions on July Fourth with a fireworks program and a wide array of amusements. The town extends a cordial invitation to all residents and visitors to attend and enjoy the festivities.
Mias Sadie Schneider daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Schneider and Mose Starke son of Ben Starke were married at the Shover residence last evening at sight o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Squire J J Locher.
Last Thursday's Ascension day was observed by Catholics and Lutherans in Monti callo with services in both churches. Many residents from the surrounding countryside attended. Iowa State College students Doris Northrop George Waite Howard Hosford Bur pass Terwilliger Royal Hubbard Mitchell Northrop have returned home.
Judge Moffit adjourned the district court last week and will reconvene tomorrow to hear the case of Mary Finn vn, Agnes Kenny et al. The action seeks to set aside a dash and a will.
Miss Gladys J Tairbanks former mathematics instructor at Red Oak high school returns to Monticello last evening and will spend the summer vacation at her parents home west of town. The German Lutheran church youth plan an ice cream sociable on Wednesday evening June 11 on the church lawn with home made candy for sale. Preston Miller who attended Monticello public schools last year and lived with Mrs Alfred Miller will spend the summer in Hazen Arkansas with his father on his rice plantation.
Mrs Don Rathbun and her sister Miss Margaret Rundle, who had been visiting Mrs Jennie Rundle in Perry, returned home yesterday morning. They were joined by Mrs McGoy of Marion, who had also been visiting at the Rundle home.
Mrs. H. H. Richardson entertained at a Saturday afternoon party in honor of Miss Hattie Thomas of Newport Rhode Island. Miss Thomas secretary of the Civic Improvement Club in Newport gave an interesting talk to the ladies present.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rickels journeyed to Lavina Montana last Tuesday morning to establish their future home. Rickels recently bought 160 acres near Lavina and will farm on a GC BRB MekKean area farm near Dale's mills. W. R. Fouts, a former mathematics instructor at the local high school, has been elected superintendent of the Oxford Iowa public schools at a salary of 1000 per year. During Monticello stay he proved to be an excellent teacher and instructor.
Mary and Harriet Thomas reach Newport Rhode Island yesterday after visiting sister Mrs G W Eastwood. They paused at Mount Vernon on the way to attend Cornell College graduation exercises, both former students of the institution.
Miss Susanna Heisey completes teaching in Monticello area and receives her Cedar Falls teaching diploma this week. Womans Club elects officers including President Mrs Edward Templeton and Secretary Mrs John Perrine. Local families announce departures and marriages including James Hogan Jr wedding to Miss Lamey. Theater ads promote Undine at Airdome and Princess with schedule and prices.
The Des Moines Capital reports the engagement of Miss Maude Mellor and J P Christman both residents of Des Moines. Miss Mellor, formerly a Monticello public school mathematics teacher, has taught in Des Moines schools. The marriage is to be solemnized this month.
Miss Ruth Darling daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Darling of Denver Colorado married Frank W Shultis in Denver on May 27 They will live in Greeley Colorado after August 1 Mrs Shultis formerly taught in Monticello public schools and is niece of Mia B R Tuel and Celia Bobletter of Monticello
The alumni association held its annual banquet in the gymnasium last Friday at 6 30 p m served by the Order of Eastern Star. Speakers included Earl Locher Mildred Pierce Charles A Coxsee and several others with class letters read from 1876 and 1906. The senior boys quartet sang two numbers and the senior class offered its song. The event was well served and the toasts were lively and enthusiastic.
The Wila Morgan Stock company performs in a tent theater north of Eclipse timber buildings. The 22 players offer talent and worthwhile entertainment with special acts between each scene. An evening of enjoyment awaits theatergoers at Morgan stock company's venue.
If weather allows, Mr and Mrs C D Chase and daughters Lucile and Helen will depart Monticello for Greeley Colorado today by automobile. The family moves for Mr Chase health relief, friends regret their departure while hoping for better climate. Also noted is the death of George Chouse, former Casa township resident, at St Peter Minnesota, his funeral to be held after his body was brought to Monticello.
Increased freight through Monticello prompts adding two men to the telegraph office. Current operators include W A Starma 8:00 am to 4:20 pm, W O Magea 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, and H G Bidell 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Rush expected for a week or so due to floods north of Dubuque with trains detoured through Monticello.
A first ward resident left her crocheting in a chair to take a phone call. On return the crochet piece was missing and the remainder of the materials split between a trap and a tree. A sparrow is suspected in taking the work to line its nest.
Professor Stout of Mt Vernon delivered a liberal address at the Methodist Episcopal Church last Sunday morning on Christianity and the great world events of today. He urged Guineuan ity to widen its mission to include the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. In the evening a gospel team from Cornell college led by Prof J M Bachelor and others gave short talks that were noted as interesting and inspiring.
Miss Mary MelLeegs died in Castle Grove township last Monday evening at 8 o clock from complications after months of declining health. Born August 16, 1843 in Carroll county Ohio she moved to Castle Grove with her parents in 1850 and spent most of her life there. She is survived by three brothers Charles Creighton Nebraska John and George Castle Grove. Funeral services were held yesterday at 10 AM at the Immaculate Conception Church with high mass by Rev. M S Murphy and interment in Castle Grove Catholic cemetery.
The Becker home hosted the pupils for a musical roll call of composers last Tuesday evening. Performers included John Barton Agnes Maire Olga Bohren and many others with solos duets piano trio and violin pieces. The orchestra of violins mandolins guitar and piano impressed judges and received much praise for teachers and pupils.
Mrs. Clara Belle Moore Buss died instantly near DeWitt Nebraska on May 28 after being struck by lightning while her husband milked nearby. She was born December 26 1869 in Richland township and survived by her husband three children four sisters and one brother. Her relatives include Mrs John Dunn of Oklahoma and T W Moore of DeWitt with ties to Monticello and Monticello area.
The Monticello high school graduation, held in the opera house last Thursday evening, featured a varied program. Notable moments included William J. Skellay on Irrigation In The West and William Carson on Mr Hammond and His Boat, with a wireless-powered boat demonstration. Readings by Warenrtthi Aebi and John Balear, student portrayals, a chorus and glee club, and a short address by Prof. R. K. Miller highlighted the ceremony. The event praised teachers and the school spirit while noting good conduct and strong community support.
Lizzie Mitchell born Lizzie Brazelton September 7 1887 died May 28 in Texarkana Arkansas after an operation failed. She was the daughter of Noel and Mrs Brazulton and widow of Jesse I Mitchell with a two year old daughter. Funeral was in Pasadena California.
Clarence R Button formerly of Monticello was electrocuted while repairing an electric line at Rolfe Iowa last Saturday. His body was brought to Monticello with his three sisters and brother in law M and Richeal. Short funeral services were held at Hubbard's parlors with Rev A P Walton officiating. He was born in Monticello on April 1 1898 making him 18 years 1 month 9 days old. His father W W Button resides in Marshfield Oregon and his mother Elizabeth Russell is deceased. Surviving are Robert Button and sisters Miss Kernica Blanche Button and Mrs BE Richeal.
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