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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
5
Numerous Monticello visitors and local notices
Local column lists visits to Monticello from people in Anamosa Cedar Rapids Center Junction and West Liberty. Names include Ernest Skelly Kate Hunnicut Frank Byerly Hugh Campbell and Olga Arduser with multiple weekend trips and short stays. The page promotes hosiery and linoleum sales and notes unread letters at the Monticello post office along with upcoming spring millinery and local business ads.
Monticello Area Notes and Visits Across Iowa
Cedar Rapids visitors include Mesdames Stahler and Carpenter. Lovell and daughter Catharine visited, with Catharine traveling to Michigan for a month. Numerous locals and guests travel, move, or return, with library repairs completed and church services led by Rev. Louis Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Wm. Stahler
H. M. Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
George L. Lovell
Catharine
Physician seeks Monticello diphtheria antitoxin depot
A local doctor urged the State Board of Health to name Monticello as a diphtheria antitoxin depository. The secretary replied the board lacks clerical force to distribute it widely, and while lawmakers were asked for funds, he noted the issue does not involve hogs or whisky, making approval unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Monticello
Court schedule tightens as Ellison departs March 18
Two weeks of court remain with Judge Ellison leaving Council Bluffs March 18, so only urgent jury cases will be tried next week. Criminal dockets open first with the criminal cages. Leo Kiburz versus Harry Michaels wrestling bout set for Hopkinton next Saturday evening. winner to receive 60 percent of gate receipts. Grand jury impaneled anew after disqualifications. D H Pieper foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison
Council Bluffs
Leo Kiburz
Bill
Monticello
D. H. Pieper
Foreman
Wm. McDonald
Art Hanssen
H. OC. Bohlken
D. Alspaugh
John T. Wherry
W. H. Orr
Monticello church raises funds to clear debts
The Methodist Episcopal church of Monticello has conducted a quiet fundraising campaign led by Pastor Mr. Porter. By the last report, solicitors had raised over $500 with expectations to reach $600 to wipe out the parsonage debt and street macadamizing bills, leaving a clean financial slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Monticello
Porter
Formal presentation of Farwell bequest books and pictures
A public library event will present the Major Eight S. Farwell bequest collection with a reception in the afternoon. In the evening there will be exercises to acknowledge the board the schools and the public. Alice B Tyler of the Town Library Commission will give an address. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
8. S. Farwell
Library Board
Alice B. Tyler
Town Library Commission
James C McLees dies after long illness in Monticello at 68
James C McLees, a Jones county pioneer born June 8 1842 in Carroll county Ohio, died at his Monticello home after a long Brights disease illness aged 68 years 8 months 2 days. He owned a Castle Grove farm sold prior to moving to Monticello. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church and burial in Castle Grove Catholic cemetery. He is survived by siblings John George Theresa Mary and Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James OC. McLees
Monticello
Bright
Mr. McLees
Jones County
Castle Grove Township
the Express
John McCormick
Church of the Sacred Heart
Castle Grove
James C. McLees
Carroll County
Ohio
Iowa
Richland Township
Territory of
Montana
John
George
Theresa
Mary McLees
Charles McLees
Creighton
Nebraska
Doutrick's Opens New Dress Goods and Laces
Coming new dress goods laces and embroideries to be shown next week at Doutrick's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doutrick’s
Legal notice for D. E. Pond services in Lovell Bank Building
Seeks readers needing a lease mortgage deed marriage license hunters license or insurance to contact D. E. Pond in the Lovell Bank Building for assistance and related filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Pond
Lovell Bank Building
Death of Rev. George Rettigz in Monticello at 84
Reverend George Rettigz died at his Monticello home on March 2 after a long illness aged 84 1 21. He endured a crippling accident and a later partial stroke but remained active until recently. Born January 11 1827 in Heusbach Baden Germany he came to America in 1843. He organized the German Reform ed church of Monticello in 187u and built much of its later structure. Survived by his second wife Louise Steinhauser and 18 children with most living in Iowa Wisconsin California and Minnesota. Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev J W Innes and Rev J J Janett and burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mr. Rettig
Heusbach
Baden
Germany
Neidelberg
America
New York
Cleveland
Randolph
Ohio
Rettig
P. Herbruch
German Reformed Church
Canton
Akron
Lima
Dayton
Lostorin
Dubuque
J.J. Janett
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Kettig
Monticello
Spring Valley
Wheatland
Catharine Pfeifer
Louise Steinhauser
T. Bucher
Louisa Matthiessen
Campbell
Californian
Amelia Schneider
Sarah Hale
San Jose
California
Emma Ambuehl
Charles J. Rettig
Trenton
Missouri
Edward Rettig
Kansas City
George W. Rettig
Independence
Iowa
Anna Hints
Henry Rettig
Joliet
Illinois
Max Rettig
Salt Lake City
Paul Rettig
Harlan
August Rettig
Chicago
Minnie Rettig
Frederick Rettig
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Ruth
Bertha
Mary
Edith Rettig
Beaver Dam
Pacific Canat
Reformed Church
United States
J. W. Innes
The
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Janett
Oakwood Cemetery
Will of Monticello bachelor funds many charitable bequests
James McLees of Monticello died recently leaving a will filed in court. He bequeaths 1000 dollars to Charles McLees and Theresa McLees and 250 to Lucy McLees plus 500 to Mercy Hospital and 600 to Anamosa Sanitarium and 500 to several charitable groups including the Christian Nome Association and the New York Catholic Protectory. The residue goes to Theresa C McLees and Mary McLees. H M Carpenter named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ©. Mclees
Monticello
Charles McLees
Creighton
Neb- Taska
Theresa MclLees
Lucy P. McLees
Richland Township
Emma McLees
Hannah Engelbarts
Ledyard
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Sanitarium
Anamosa
Christian Nome Association of
Council Bluffs
American Home Funding Association of
Ottumwa
Mother Magdalena
John S. McLees
Theresa C. McLees
Mary McLees
H. M. Carpenter
Golden Wedding Quietly Marks 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson quietly celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on March 8 with close relatives and friends sending congratulations and letters from children and grandchildren. Due to Mrs Hendersons health no reception was held this time. a larger celebration is planned for warmer weather by their daughters. The couple have spent their married life in the county with Monticello as their longtime home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Henderson
Wenderson
Monticello
Two Civil War Era Residents Remembered in Obituary Tale
The piece reflects on two individuals awaiting resurrection and fondly recalls Robert Henderson a North Harperafield native born June 30 1832 who became a prominent contractor in Jackson and Castle Grove townships after moving to Iowa in 1855. It also notes Polly L Palmer’s Connecticut lineage and Revolutionary ancestors linked to early American settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Henderson
North Harperafield
Delaware County
New York
Ohio
Iowa
Jackson County
Castle Grove
Polly L. Palmer
Bazetta
Trumbull County
Henderson
Litchfield County
Connecticut
B. Palmer
Timothy Johnson
John Johnson
America
Winthrop Fleet
Roxbury
Massachusetts
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co
General Court
Isaac
Mia. Henderson
Colonial Officer and Henderson Family Mentioned in Obituary
The article notes Captain Isaac Johnson of The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. killed in 1675 at Fort Narragansett during King Philip's War. It profiles Mrs. Henderson and family lineage, with descendants in business, education, and the arts, plus a wire-stretcher patent by Henry Matthews and Peter Matthiessen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Johnson
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co
Fort Narragansett
Henderson
Palmer
Johnston
Trumbull County
Ohio
Warren
Charles P. Henderson
Jennie R
J. F. Porter
Davenport
Tri City Electric Railway Co
Jessie M
Ella L
Charles L. Bartholomew
Minneapolis
Bart
Robert W. Henderson
Monticello
Messrs
Henry Matthews
Peter Matthiessen
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Doxler
E. G. Burrichter
Home News
Ernest Skelly
Manchester
Argall
R. W. Keough
Kate Hunnicut
Dorset
Deatrick’s
Frank M. Byerly
Springville
S. Richardson
Mechanicsville
Hugh Campbell
South Dakota
Wm. Dennison
Onslow
Albert Stuhler
Deutrick’s
Fred Huyck
Theresa Bohlken
Pyrl Waugh
Olga Arduser
H. H. Bricker
Maquoketa
F. J. Cross
Central City
Cash & Rhinehart
Wild
Hicks & Rickles
S. Ruby
Rose Berry
Center Junction
John Noyes
Baldwin
Frances Koop
Coe Vollege
Homer Dowden
New Spring
Deatrick D. G. Co
Eix
Voorhees
John Hubbard
West Liberty
W.S. Tasker
Clark Hubbard
George Graham
Eliza Lane
Ethel Young
Cross Hardware Company
Martin Podolok
Oxford
Oscar Newton
H. C. Becker
Little Son
M. G. Hogan
M. G. Alsever
H. D. Miller
W. R. Liebsle
Robert L. Cooper
Boone
W. A. Mirick
Annabelle and
Martha Moore
Pansy Carter
Massilon, Iowa
Stephen A. Allen
Thos. Clark
Alonzo Heaford
Stephen
Platte
J. S. Hall
Harriet
Nancy Bates
Hicks & Rickless
Catharine Lovell
Michigan
Walter Johnson
Denver
J. B. Morgan
Hopkinton
E. Howard
Bird Carter
Edward Hogan
Cascade
Hazel Neal
OC. H. Stockwell
John P. Page
Bert Hoss
Mr. Bessler
Worthington
W. J. Purchas
Rock Rapids
John Allen
Monmouth
Oscar Fliat
Wyoming
Miles First
F. Q. Brown
Layette
Andrew Davidson
Charles Sherrer
Morley
George Rettig
Minnie
G. W. Rettig
O. H. Soetje
H. Blackstone
Soetje
H.N. Rickless
Langworthy
Louis Meyer
New York City
Otto Arduser
C. M
St. P. Ry
Marion
Stuart Smith
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Harry
Emil Rickless
Green River
Noyes
Halstead Moody
Pasadena
Jean McRae
Moody
Covina
Alice Cowan
Elsie Bender
Elizabeth McCarthy
Eva Brazelton
Marie Tostlebe
Virginia Crouse
Aletha Babcock
John Locher
Miss Benson
Delaware
John E. Foster
Henry
John Luken
Coblenz
Grand Trunk Railroad
Battleford
Patrick Hogan
Hogan
Verner Stockwell
Mr. Lazelle
Landon McJimsey
Ben Reichart
McJimsey
Reichart & Ferring
Reichart
Restaurateur
Reed
New Spring Line
C. H. Schipman
South Cedar ST
Lovell Block Store
Hicks & Ricklefs
A. G. Hanken
Bran
L. H. Lang
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