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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
5
A Monticello column lists social updates and local commerce. Mrs Calkins is reported ill. Miss How visited Miss Hall. Hicks & Bilers and Deatrick's promote new fashions. Auditor Barker visited Monticello. Mystic Workers seek attendance. Various visits, entertainments, and store notices accompany Mar 7 events and preparations for spring fashion.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Gerke Bohlken last Sunday. many ads note new dress goods lace curtains and hats from Deutrick Hicks Eilers and Wills. Miss Vivian Elmore comes from Chicago to run Mrs Teeters millinery parlor. local buyers see Pekin drakes for sale and calf meal ads. public notices include taxes and postmaster Pond’s reappointment. community events include church suppers and socials.
Mr George Kincaid a brake man on the Cedar Rapids and Farley freight train died shortly after the left leg was amputated below the knee last Saturday The operation by Dr Gilmore with assistants Dr Hunter and Dr Inglis followed injuries from a year ago He had traveled to Monticello with crutches about a week ago and his remains were taken to Springville for burial
Obituaries share the deaths of Catharine Clemmer Curtis 1831 12 26 born Ohio and 1851 9 18 married G W Curtis at Monticello Iowa funeral at United Brethren church East Monticello cemetery Rev Williams and Rev Emmerson officiating. Also Juliette M. Thompson 1818 9 23 born Delaware County New York died near Monticello age 83 5 11 with five children listed and funeral at family residence conducted by Rev C C Warner.
The firm name changes to Errickson & Zimmerman with no ownership change. Customers served by C. A. Errickson and John B. Zimmerman will see both men at the counter this year. A new advertising announcement follows.
Mr. Fred Slauson learned last week of his oldest sister Mrs. Ella Lyman's death in Denver during a brief visit en route to Iowa. A same day telegram announced her passing and a letter described her plan to visit him. She left two children, a daughter teaching in Baker City Oregon and a son studying medicine in Portland.
The Golden Eagle Clothing House reports a large stock of children, boys, youths, and men spring and summer clothing. It features Bonaparte tailor made pants and suits, hats, and neckwear with the latest seasonal styles at low prices.
Monticello faces a fight between the Jones County Telephone Co and the Monticello Mutual Telephone Co over a local franchise. The town debates who should serve, with the council set to submit the question to a public vote as poles go up and legal pressure arises. The Iowa Company has begun improvements and offers lower rates, while tensions rise among investors and residents awaiting the vote outcome.
Rental listing for part or all of the Norman Starks residence on one and a half acres at 37w2 Punice Sparks. Includes brief description of grounds and space available for prospective tenants.
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