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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
Wyoming March 10 local items cover Mr. John McMurrin buying the Harry Fordham house and planning moves, many residents visiting Cedar Rapids, and elections upcoming. It reports on a fire scare at Mrs. Lakar’s barn and the Onslow address change for EH Overholt, plus social events at the Bay View Club and community updates on schools, farms, births, and deaths.
Dell Wright of Epworth visited Cascade over Sunday. J. L. Roche returned to Austin Minnesota yesterday. Miss Mary Brown traveled to Dubuque this morning for a few days. Justice Coohey of Fillmore visited Cascade on the 7th. Cascade Horse Co sold all animals at public sale last Saturday. A daughter was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs James Gavin of Washington township. Hiller Kool moved into the West Cascade house bought from Matt Bisenius Inc. BE Freeze of Worthington and Joe Burke of Garryowen visited Cascade last Saturday. Emma Kirsch of Worthington, 19, died after a several day illness. High winds last Friday toppled the primary chimney.
Center Junction notes include John Sutherland on the sick list and many residents traveling to Monticello Olin Hopkinton and Anamosa. Prof W. Jones and Lenox College President Reed visit, tile shipments to Massillon, and Chas Livingstone Arthur Norris at Scotch Grove. The Measles recoveries and local school seniors topic plus a muted dance due to bad roads.
Castle Grove report covers Sunday chapel services canceled Udo Kromminga buys a new cream separator Blanche Noble closes her district school John Lubben reelected school director No 6 Mrs I D McLaughlin hosted a Sister Frank and Mrs Miller visit Castle Grove relatives Peter Meyers buys near old mill for 45 per acre Paul Berlin summoned over illness of mother Wm Hiller Buck Creek attends John Gillilan funeral Sarah Berlin widow dies at daughter Orcutt’s home Fred Fahrni buys 15 acres
Timber land adjoining his farm sells for 60 dollars per acre as Wihrni clears the tract. Frank Howie sells 172 acres to J A Howie for 15000 dollars, retaining use this season. Death announced of Mrs Imma Main in Texas, formerly Emma Deischer, with remains to be brought home. Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Castle Grove opens with 61 members across 3 counties and 6 townships. officers re-elected. John W Gillilan of Cass township dies at 47 after a diabetes battle. survived by wife Fannie, two sons, a brother and sister. funeral in Monticello conducted by Rev. Innes.
R A Flendergon moved to Central City Iowa. L E Brown ill but improving. J W Davis family left to join him on his farm in South Dakota. John Graft and Jerry Woodyard visited from Cedar Rapids. Miss Jeannett Heil of Monmouth stayed with N B Noyes. John Russell ill. son John and Miss Alice Feehan helping. C A Trutton confined with rheumatism. substitute I V Paul carrying mail. Journals Wyoming and Anamosa missing issues last week. later appearance of Wyoming, Anamosa absent. Postmaster hopes subscriptions resume. Shocks as J H Cooksey dies at 84 after visiting store for sugar. pioneer of Anamosa since 1857. Served in 31st Town Regiment. wife Mary Carter and daughter survive. Obsequies at M E Church conducted by Thos Potter and S B McClelland.
Scotch Grove reports a funeral for Mrs. Hoyt at home with service tomorrow at ten. Weddings and visits occur as families travel to Canada and Iowa. A Scots Grove concert under Prof. Crane features local students and choirs.
Rural Route 2 items include Paul Houriet and John O Siebels at Dorsey and Siemers respectively. Local visits list Mrs Hang Matthiessen in Monticello, Albert and Mrs Siemers with Bert Hubbard, and Mrs Peter Hagen recovering from illness. Community events mention weddings, funerals, housekeeping moves, a sick child, and a road drag project on King road.
The republican electors of Monticello will meet in caucus at City Hall at 7:30 pm on Friday March 20 to nominate candidates for municipal offices. Ward caucuses for councilmen proceed at the same time and place by order of the committee.
A reader shares having eaten at Verrine's restaurant today and asks about others experiences.
Alsever's Store Center Junction Iowa advertises ball bearing washers lauded for ease of use and samples. It promotes a Snow Ball rotary washer, malleable range, lawn swing with purchases, farm land in South Dakota and western Kansas, timothy and clover seed, cream separators, crockery, and financing for homes for renters seeking better life.
Dr Coffman of Davenport will be at the Lovell House on Wednesday March 25th fitting glasses with a free eye examination. Hours are from 9 p.m. to 6 p.m. The service promises scientifically fitted spectacles.
A statesman compares Thumper to a parrot at home, noting the bird seldom learns new things but repeats sayings until a situation makes the remark feel fitting. The exchange underscores how repeated phrases can seem timely in context.
Quote from the New York Press notes a social tactic of appearing active and capable to advance in society. It emphasizes perception over actual progress as a driving strategy in public life.
320 acres in Howard County Iowa finely improved for 18000 dollars. Also 240 acres in Howard County at 240 dollars per acre. 160 and 320 acres near Cresco at 67 50 per acre. 140 acres in Waucoma Fayette County at 60 per acre. 120 acres near Waucoma at 67 50. 120 acres near West Union at 100 per acre. All improved and rented for this year. For terms address.
In Re Estate of John Henry Berlin an absentee the petition seeks letters of administration after eight weeks publication in the Monticello Express. The court notes Berlin has been absent from Iowa since about 1888 and whereabouts unknown. publication order approved by Judge F C Ellison. The petitioner is Fred L Berlin with attorney J W Coxsee.
An 8 room house with furnace and barn, 160 acre Jones county farm, good house and barn with latest improvements, 6 room cottages in good repair, big lots, and cheap prices. Offers include an 80 acre farm with good improvements and a 7 room nearly new cottage. Several properties labeled as bargains or snaps for immediate purchase.
An editorial note states relief can be secured for varied cases of advancement and that annoyance is saved by timely relief. It emphasizes that assistance remains available even for challenging or severe situations.
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