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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1915

Page

7

Numerous Local Visitors and Events Highlight Mason City Page

John Locher was in Mason City last week while Alice Cowan visited Oxford Junction and E E Reed attended court in Manchester. Paramount pictures play at the Princess every Wednesday and Saturday as the city council met in regular session last Monday.

John Locher Mason City Alice Cowan Oxford Junction Paramount Pictures Deatrick’s Austin Wilcox Julia Cedar Rapids the Princess

Monticello News Briefs Highlight Local Doings

Henry Bohlken seeks climate relief after selling his home to Frank Podhaski. Local visits include Mrs. F. W. Buxton of Wheatland and sisters in Monticello. Monticello prepares for Lenox College game in Hopkinton while others return from teaching posts in Aberdeen and Des Moines. Robert Henderson gravely ill, county supervisors meet for semiannual settlements and officer reports. Charles A. Doxsee passes state bar, joins Drake Law graduates in practice.

Recovery Hope Lifts G J Hughes at Anamosa Sanitarium

Donald Sinclair of Scotch Grove reports G. J. Hughes in uncertain but improving condition at the Anamosa sanitarium last Monday. Friends remain hopeful for a full recovery and the time when he will be himself again.

Donald Sinclair Scotch Grove Anamosa Sanitarium G. J. Hughes Hughes

Chase Family Heads to Saskatchewan in Reo Auto

C D Chase and wife with two daughters left today for Saskatchewan Canada in a Reo automobile. They expect 1200 mile trip to Mr Chase's section ranch to take eight days seven travel days if weather stays good and no mishaps. They plan to stay most of the summer. Dr and Mrs Louis G Stuhler are in Iowa City this week after tonsil surgery. The piece notes rheumatism may come from infected tonsils and cites Dr Stabler testing that theory.

C. D. Chase Saskatchewan Canada Reo Mra Louis G. Stuhler Iowa City Stabler

Editor Podbaski Resigns to Join Dr Warren’s Farm Journal

Harold Podbaski, longtime editor of the Jones County Times, resigns to work for real estate dealer Dr B H Warren who plans a stock raising and dairy industry journal. Podbaski will solicit subscriptions and ads for the new venture, to be published at the Times office.

Harold Podbaski Jones County

Special Agricultural Agent Visits Monticello Homes Sale

Capt William A Smith of Washington DC and brother in law of H M Carpenter tours town advising closer federal state cooperation to suppress foot and mouth disease. He reveals plans for stronger outbreak prevention as he negotiates sale of two Monticello residences and leases. Inquiries at The Monticello State Bank. Nellie H E Soetje 427 South Hope St Los Angeles CA.

Wm. A. Smith Washington, D. C H. M. Carpenter Agricultural Department California Monticello

Town honors Gary man at alumni banquet

Charles Davidson of Gary Indiana visited town last Friday and attended the high school alumni banquet where he responded to a toast. A Town State College Ames graduate, he is part of a 25 year college reunion and is the son of former Monticello postmaster Captain James Davidson. His mother is enjoying the sunset period of life.

Charles Davidson Gary Indiana Mr. Davidson Town State College Ames Capt James Davidson Monticello

Monticello Defeats Lisbon In Tight Baseball Clash

Monticello beat Lisbon 9 to 8 on Sunday in a close baseball game. Thompson held Lisbon to few hits until the seventh, then Lisbon scored eight runs before Monticello rallied in the ninth with three runs to seal the win. This marked Monticello’s second victory.

Monticello Lisbon Thompson

Ames Students Complete Four Year Courses At Iowa State

Among local students attending Iowa State College in Ames Miss Margaret Deischer of Castle Grove completed Home Economics and Reuben Hubbard of Monticello finished Animal Husbandry. Both graduated last week. Other Ames students returning from summer vacation include Howard Hosford George Waite and Burgess Terwilliger.

Iowa State College Ames Margaret Deischer Castle Grove Reuben Hubbard Monticello Howard Hosford George Waite Burgess Terwilliger

Brilliant Solo Opens Morning Service at Presbyterian

Miss Emily Trevarthen of Waterloo gave a solo of unusual merit during last Sunday morning’s service, impressing listeners with her voice and interpretation. She studies voice with Miss Edith Lowey and is expected to pursue a concert career. Orlando Rundle, son of Mrs. O B Rundle, wed Miss Elsie Sorwerd in Java South Dakota. he recently took over Barton Tutt’s ice cream and confectionery business and the couple plan to reach Monticello later this week.

Presbyterian Church Emily Trevarthen Waterloo Orlando Rundle O. B. Rundle Java South Dakota Elsie Sorwerd Minneapolis Rundle Messrs Barton & Tutt Mrs.Rundle Monticello

Miss Lydia Bader Marries Fred M Nelson in Ames

Miss Lydia Bader of this city wed Fred M Nelson of Dayton Iowa last Thursday June 3 in the Presbyterian manse Ames. The bride taught domestic science in Dayton and is Monticello high school graduate. Nelson owns a Dayton drugstore. She visits her mother Mrs Mya Jacob Bader in Monticello and will stay another week before returning to Dayton as the future home.

Lydia Bader Ames Fred M. Nelson Dayton Iowa Presbyterian Manse J.w.innes Nelson Monticello Mya Jacob Bader

Mayor oversteps in Sauser warrant bond scene

A cascade man Art Sauser faced a Monticello warrant for fast driving. The Cascade mayor, misreading authority, asked Sauser to plead guilty or not guilty, only to have the officer clarify that bond approval was all that was needed, ousting the mayor from jurisdiction.

Art Sauser Cascade Monticello Mr. Sauser Kieff Sauser Iowa Lauser

Miss Ada L. Moore Weds Milo A. Lehr In Monticello

Ada L. Moore second daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Moore of Monticello married Milo A Lehr of Lisbon. The ceremony at the bride’s parents home was officiated by Rev B T Balcar with Irene Shelley at the piano. Ada, Monticello High School class of 1910 valedictorian and former teacher, and Lehr, a Lisbon-area farmer, will reside on Lehr’s farm near Lisbon after a brief wedding trip.

Ada L. Moore William L. Moore Monticello Milo A. Lehr Lisbon B. T. Balcar Irene Shelley Then Monticello High School Lehr Densmore Edgewood Journal Neva Smith Iowa City Beryl Titterington Rock Island Mendelssohn Irene Thelma Ellis Nisse Hatch Maye P’nkington Hazel Coolidgs Negate Marion Helen Kenny Sibley Town Theo Groomaman Millington Carpenter Helen Pink Helen Wm. Dennison Onslow Iowa W. I’. Duncan Marie Samlett Lillian Arthur Rose Combs Marie Putz Maude Seward Carpenter Edgewood Lenox College Cornell College Mt. Vernon Prinacipal Chicago University Citizens State Bank Wyoming Monticello State Bank Rockford Chicago Elmer Hicks Matt Noyes Anna Noyes Thomas George Vordon Welch Russell Stahler Clarunce McLaughlin Murphy A. Smith Washington, D. C William Dennison F. A. Densmore Long Beach California Edith Esgate Queen Ingersoll Delwine Gertrude Bridell Cedar Rapids Hubbell Manchester A. P. Hateh F. T. Pilktington F. L. Minkler George Ellis KF. A. Peet Marie Sims Misa Angie Bixby Jennie Forward

High School Rivalry Leads to Kidnapping Prank

Last Friday evening juniors abducted William Kingsley after the alumni banquet and drove him to the Lowell woods where he was left alone. He found a farm house and called for help, while royal Hubbard hid to escape. Authorities note the stunt stemmed from removal of junior colors used in senior class decorations.

William Kingsley Lowell Woods Kingsley Mike” Templeton Royal Hubbard Jordan

Funeral for Cowan brother held in Washta Iowa

George Cowan and sister Frances Corbin attended the funeral of William B. Cowan in Washta Iowa. Cowan died after paralytic strokes at age 66 born in Washington township. Widow Ellen Ross and three married children survive. Corbin injured en route at Farley when dark depot gas pipe caused a fall. wrist bound with splint and suspected dislocation.

George Cowan Frances Corbin Washta Iowa William B. Cowan Washington Township Ellen Ross J. B. Ross Bowen’s Prairie Bowan Uorbin Farley Farley Depot

Monticello High School graduates twenty two in annual exercises

Monticello high school held a Thursday evening program in the opera house featuring Hazel Hoag on Monticello invention history and William Kingsley on trade with Latin America. Readings by Helen Hefner and Proctor Wilkens drew praise while Indian club drills living statuary and choruses provided diverting interludes. Diplomas were presented by EB Reed to 22 graduates including Olive Cartano Earl Locher and many others.

Montiesllo High School Opera House Hazel Hoag Monticello Oliver Typwriter William Kingsley Latin America United States South America Proctor Wilkens Helen Hefner EB. E. Reed Board of Education O. B O. B. Cushman High School Chorus—Ob Italia Beloved From Lucrezia Borgia Venizetti Fauconier Harriette Thoeni Josh Billings Procter Wilkens Thomas Oration Herman Schneider The Muses Niobe Floral Ottering Terpsichore Three Sisters Dance of the Greeks Olive Cartano Alma Bilers Nuleeni Hallauer Isabel Meyer Minnie Sanford Arvilla Tuel Minnie Wilker Jans Helen

Five Jones County Graduates Recognized at Ames Ceremony

Five Jones county students earned diplomas at Ames last week. Recipients include Lowell Hicks Monticello Forestry Reuben Hubbard Monticello Animal Husbandry Peter C. Jansen Wyoming Electrical Engineering S N McKinsey Anamosa Agricultural Education Margaret Deischer Monticello Home Economics Cover All Apronsa Doutrick's option noted.

Jones County Ames Lowell Hicks Monticello Reuben Hubbard Peter C. Jansen Wyoming S.N. McKinsey Anamosa Margaret Deischer Home Economice

Automobile Crash After Anamosa Races Ends With Arrest

Fred Kay and four companions escaped serious injury when Kay's car overturned after being struck by a larger vehicle driven by Art Lauser of Cascade. Dr. H W Warren was hurt most seriously. Lauser was arrested on a state automobile operation charge and the parties planned a later defense date.

Anamosa I'red Kay Art Lauser Cascade Mr. Kay Messrs W. W. Stickford Fred Barton H. W. Warren Dr. Warren Lauser

Paramount Program At The Princess Theater

Saturday June 12 features Making of Bobby Burnit a dramatic program. Wednesday June 16 presents Marta of The Lowlands with Famous Player L G Stabler and Middy Blouses Doutrick's advertised.

Bobby Burnit the Princess Paramount Marta

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. W. Doxsee Howard and Foster E. G. Burrichter Shoes of Quality Home News E. E. Reed O. N. Patrick August Siebels Deatrick Rudolph Langer Dr. LQ. Stabler Mrs. C. L. Ladd Clay Township George Harrington Bancroft James Voorhees Cliff Main Masonic Grand Lodge Mildred Lamey Coe College D. G. Co William Wilkinson Arthur Young Don Rathbun Perry Selma Steele Garnaville Mrs. W. W. Stickford Fred McLaughlin Deutrick’s Lincoln Thoeni Paul Hearn Thorpe Minnie White James Skelley William Skelley Austin Minnesota Kate Perley South Robert M. Hicks A. J. A. McNeill Rebecca McNeill Robert Connecticut Clare Eberhart Cameron, Missouri Mrs A. W. Cramer Mr. Hanson Strawberry Point Francia Taylor Houston Texas Tutt Ansil Mary Hanawalt Cedar Falls Henry Bohlken Frank Podhaski F. W. Buxton Wheatland W. F. Rohn Leonard van Kirk Mary Alice Hanawalt Lois Cowan Des Moines Libbis Mary George Aberdeen Hopkinton Edna Wenger Iowa Teachers’ College Frank Wiegand Jessie Fawcett Mechanicsville Russell Patrick OC. N. Patrick Indianola Nebraska George van Buren Robinson S. O. Pfeil Robert Abel San Francisco Frank Truesdell B. ©. Roberts Florence Elefner Montana F. A. Hefner Art and Bert Whiting Albion Robert Young Tom Shafer Joseph Cline J. R. Hauner Epworth A. J. H. McNeill H. S. Richardson L. W. Lovell Grand Lodge of Free Masons George Bort George Grenewald Sam Clark Elwood Brazelton Lynn Clark John Chapman Harry Grassman James Delay Lizzie Scott Clinton Mt. St. Clair Academy Robert Henderson Chestnut Street Jennie J. F. Porter Davenport County Board of Supervisors Messrs. W. 4 Allen Peter Smith Lenox Mesdames Emma Moody Howe Carrie Moody Seeley Oregon Harriet Coughlin John Moody Charles A. Doxsee Supreme Court Coxsee Law School Drake University Doutrick Olive M. Cartano Earl B. Locher Harry S. Dentrick Isabel R. Meyer Alma A. Eilers Minnie Sanford Nuleeni Hallauer Helen R. Hefner Anne Stirton Mabel Henriche Henry Templeton Hazel L. Hoag Harriette Thosni Helen R. Hosford Arvilla Tuel Royal B. Hubbard J. Proctor Wilkens Mary H. Hull Minnie J. Wilker William Kingsley Ruth Agnes Wilson Doutrick’s L. G. Stabler Princess Kayser Silk Union Hicks & Ricklefs C. H. Schipman MAIN Uader K. A. Hubbard L. H. Lang
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