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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
2
Wyoming reports the Madison township furrow turning on June 3 at the James French farm with J B Brow nell presiding and Rev S L Lockard delivering the principal address. It notes John Bender who plowed the first furrow and now resides in Wyoming with family.
The southeast corner of the township was struck by a Thursday night tornado that wrecked two large barns on Arthur Fairbanks farm and destroyed the poultry house and windmill. A colt survived the basement drop, and several trees were toppled. Will Tuetken lost his windmill as the storm moved into Lovell township. The article also notes religious and social items including Rev. H A Irvine candidate for pastor, a smallpox quarantine at Tim Conley’s home, and various local visits and events.
Center Junction reports Donald Serbousek underwent tonsil and adenoids surgery at Anamosa sanitarium with Dr. C G Thomas as surgeon. Illness touches Maynard Pangburn as friends express concern. Epworth League plans a Wednesday business and social at Ross Youngs home. Mixed social notes include shopping trips to Montrose and visits by Mrs. Brown of Elwood and Mrs. Henderson of Maquoketa.
A tornado southwest of Monticello last Thursday damaged farms across Lovell township. The Fairbanks and Matthiessen barns were largely destroyed, cows and horses injured, trees uprooted, and insurance partly covering some losses. Behrends and Lusman properties suffered major destruction, with livestock losses and extensive outbuilding damage.
Center Junction notes report Decoration Day at Scotch Grove with graves decorated and Rev. McBride urging vision and patriotism. The primary at Center Junction approved suffrage amendment 40 to 20. Local socials, church events, and visits fill the week as villagers discuss school and town matters. Roscoe Coleman improves and Ross Stingray returns to Alsever’s store.
Onslow on June 6 reports H Roberts improving his home at Atuamona avenue with a water and heating plant installation and new kitchen and bathroom foundation laid. A women’s suffrage meeting was held at the Presbyterian church with Mrs. Alspaugh and Mr. Berm of Anamosa as speakers. A dainty maiden has come to CG Baster and wife’s home, born June 1. Mrs. Carrie Slemping and daughter from Tekamah Nebraska visited old friends. Mrs. Mitchell Heasty and her little son are guests of Frank Johnston and wife. Mrs. Lelia Avance of Lake View visits her parents. Mina Hanna of Anamosa spent Sunday here.
The Alton Democrat quotes a saying about fortune as a fickle jade and recalls a two year old claim that a villa was won by a great general, reflecting historical sentiment and skepticism about success.
Various town residents attend church services and visits in Monticello and neighboring towns. Events include commencement exercises at Monticello, a short trip for a newly married couple, a church gathering, and multiple outings by Dodges and others. A weather-related storm caused some to stay overnight.
Scotch Grove plans a Community Day on June 20 with a morning of games and prizes then an afternoon session on rural life issues. Speakers include Prof. M H Hoffman Iowa State College, Rev. Walter M White Cedar Rapids, and W M Parsons Scott W Smith D D. Music, refreshments, and tables for a picnic dinner are planned.
Rev. Smith of Coggan preached a fine sermon to Presbyterians and will return on the 18th. he cannot attend the 11th due to Coe College graduation exercises where Ray Nusipga of Marion spoke. Local visits include Mr and Mrs George Cowan of Monticello, H Arnold in Richland Center Wisconsin, Mrs Maria Conklin near Central City, and J L Joslin in town.
The Cross Hardware Co received its regular carload of Plymouth binder twine. It will be sold at 10 cents per pound with a display advertisement planned for next week.
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