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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
9
Millinery exhibits and sales fill Monticello events with March 21 Cornell College Orchestra at the Methodist church. Retail notices promote millinery displays, Shoes repaired by Sam Reade, and Foster Clothing Co offerings. Local visits highlight Cedar Rapids and Maxwell trips as residents seek fashion and services.
Mrs Hita Welch returns from Dubuque and enters hospital for surgery. Geo Stabler’s and Foster Clothing Co advertise hats suits and broader line. Wyom ing guests visit Huttons. Mothere wash wear lines include Tommy Tucker and Johnny Jones. Lane ham to lect ure at Presbyterian church March 28. Local Democrats nominate a full city ticket for March 27 election. Marriage licenses issued to several Monticello and Anamosa residents.
Miss Ione Skelley daughter of Mr and Mrs William Skelley now of Austin Minnesota married Harry Kerkow at noon yesterday. Rev Stout officiated. A luncheon followed and the couple left for Minneapolis on a short wedding trip that evening. Kerkow is an electrician in Austin where they will reside. Mrs Alfred Miller and Mrs Sarah Shelley attended from Monticello.
At Center Junction last Monday, Mrs. M. G. Alsever won a three year term as director by 20 votes over BE. R. Young, and Mrs. George McDonald won a two year term over Forest Craig by more than ten votes. O. A. Burmeister was elected treasurer. It was the largest school election vote in years.
The Republican caucus last Thursday evening named candidates for the upcoming city election. March 27 ballot: Mayor C. L. Van Meter. councilman at large G. P. Rocketad. ward councilmen V. L. Hanssen, L. H. Lang, Dr. L. G. Stabler. treasurer W. F. Rohn. assessor Howard Putnam. park commissioner A. W. Steiner. No second councilman at large was chosen. The slate was urged as a ticket for civic improvement and advancement.
The court concluded Ed Brundage vs Nathan Watters ended with a jury verdict for the defendants after three days of testimony on allegations of malicious prosecution over an arrest on a false honey theft charge. Brundage, a Monticello resident, denied the accusation and claimed humbling treatment.
R J Pearse of the Iowa State College Extension spoke at the Congregational church on Friday about improving home grounds with shrubs and ornamental trees. He showed stereoptical views of beautified residences, advised hardy species, recommended Amoor’s privet for hedges, warned against California varieties, and urged careful planning of shrub placement to keep year round beauty including a green lawn and prominent elm as a premier shade tree.
High school notes report illness reducing seating while four seniors have been sick. Boosters urged everywhere as a good Friday crowd is promised. Grace Grassfield, former normal training student, visited with Mrs. Teeter in the dementia science class. Agriculture sowing seeds in boxes, the Caesar class' Roman house quietly dedicated by the class girls. Spring signs appear with sunshine and budding trees. A tall junior laments losing his top. Basketball season impressed fans. Monticello’s team filled gaps left by last year’s seniors and closed with a Hopkinton victory.
The Cornell College Conservatory Orchestra directed by Horace A. Miller will perform at the Methodist Episcopal church next Tuesday at 8 15 pm as part of a two concert series with tickets 60 cents for both or 35 cents for a single concert. The program features 38 players with soloists Eldon Ramiga Julia Seiler Shaw Lucile Randall Roe Howard and Clara Schmickle. This marks the fourth Monticello appearance after a prior well attended show.
Mrs. Lloyd Sexton's car and driven by Joe Kiburz overturned Sunday afternoon near Hall's factory after speeding and hitting a railroad track causing a burst front tire and a two turn end over end crash. The car suffered heavy damage estimated at 85 dollars to repair. No serious injuries occurred to the occupants though Kiburz sustained a scratched nose and a baker at Schoenhut bakery had clothing torn.
Arvilla Ruth Carl six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Carl died after a bone disease resisted treatment. Her funeral was conducted at the family home by Rev J H Barr with many friends in attendance. She was born March 15 1909 in Wray Colorado and moved to Monticello in 1911.
John R. Sutton died at his Monticello home last Saturday evening at 9:45 from a stroke. He had been a resident of Monticello for 22 years and was born January 27, 1835 in New Jersey. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in 1861 and later received a New Jersey medal of honor. He and Mary Ann Clarke celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 29, 1915. Funeral services were held at his North Cedar Street home with Rev. J. H. Barr delivering the sermon.
Residents report deaths of Kellum Hanna Gill Porter Mead and Fisher among others, births in Curtin and McNarlen families, marriages including Goldstone Goldberg Taylor Warner, and notable events such as Hoag twins birth and Hoag Duster Co incorporation. School board reelects W A Doron, and Moody Bible Institute study noted.
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