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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
4
March notes from Sand Spring recount Lester O'Brien's home visit from Dubuque college and his return with family. Clara Gestel pupils host a district No. 8 program raising about ten dollars. Numerous local moves, visits, sales, and family news flow through the week with residents from Hopkinton, Monticello, Davenport, and Delaware County.
Onslow High School staged The Dear Boy Graduate before a full house with many standing room tickets sold. The four act play celebrated the graduation of the family’s sole son amid praise for director Prof. Kays and performers. The issue also notes deaths, funerals, and local visits in a bustling community update.
Center Junction Iowa March 6 funeral services for Clifford Gilbert of near Eby's mill were held Monday afternoon at the MBE church with Rev. Davis and Rev. Park officiating. He died Saturday night at Mead hotel after being brought from his home for surgery.
John H. Schaefer of Ontaba Nebraska died February 26 at that place. He was 64 and a brother of F. Schaefer of this place. His body was brought here for funeral services.
Prairieburg notes two new barber shop plans by J. Q. Potter and family in the Peet building and upper residence occupancy. Clarence Knapp and wife relocate to the countryside with Knapp joining Seward Smith for the season. Fred Drexler and family move to the Baker house while D. J. Baty shifts to the Ed Fish place. John Walker and spouse return from their wedding trip. Catholic community prepares a play and Rosa Kula visits Cedar Rapids.
Center Junction March 8 M GQ Alsever recounts a snowy Minneapolis trip and a six day cold spell that halted trains while he sends aid to a widow. The judge apologizes to Mr and Mrs Frank Norris for missing their marriage notice in last week’s Express. Mrs Norris was Miss Lillie Urban of Wyoming. The couple wed in Anamosa.
G J and BE Hughes attended their uncle H L Pakpser's funeral in Cedar Rapids. Johnny Himebaugh improved after a spell under a doctor. Ben Husman visited his parents near Hopkinton. Ladies' Aid held an all day meeting at Mrs D O Sinclair's. Henry Hedden and George Zimmerman visited the Herman Folkerts home. Building committee adopted plans for a new hall and seeks bids. Remains of Dave Fagan arrived from Colorado Springs for funeral at Temple Hill Church. Mrs BE Runnel returned home to Cedar Rapids after a short visit. Found at Scotch Grove Presbyterian church a man's gold watch chain. J Rice, Janitor.
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