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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
9
A long string of social notices reports Leroy Cropp and Maude Adams visiting Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, Miss Loraine Day in Dubuque, Mrs Maurice in Anamosa, Ollie Smithson visiting Dubuque, John Liddy in Belle Plaine, and many others visiting relatives or guests in towns across Iowa. Millinery ads from McAleer appear amid arrivals and welcomes.
Mr and Mrs Lesatus Kuhns of Scotch Grove announce the birth of a daughter last Thursday. Grandfather W R Kuhns of the city has ordered an extra large hat to celebrate the event.
Monticello public schools will be closed all of next week for spring vacation. The break runs Friday through Monday April 10 with nonresidential teachers visiting their homes during the week.
Billy Magee McGaw served as a passenger on the north train yesterday morning. He carried a chalk talk paper and, to the north of us, delighted an audience with well drawn pictures and witty speeches about the girl with R S V P eyes.
Anamosa Eureka reports Republican Lloyd Soper of Amber announces his bid for county recorder. A high school graduate from Anamosa and Cedar Rapids Business College alum, he is described as steady and studious with solid preparation for the office.
Miss Nellie Wales and Horace Downer plan to stay at the Soldiers Home in Monticello during the summer. A straw vote among fourth graders favored O. L. Van Meter for mayor. Weather changes bring melt and spring readiness. Princess Theatre advertises the war film On The Firing Line With The Germans to be shown April 7 at 7 30 with 25 cent admission.
Miss Mary Lord, a Lenox College teacher for over 30 years, died last Tuesday at Hopkin ton after a two year battle with a progressive illness. Her funeral was held today, and colleagues remember her beautiful life and sweet disposition that influenced many students. Her devoted service to youth and fine character are noted in the tribute.
The funeral for the late Don Rathbun was held last Saturday at 2 PM at the Methodist Episcopal church with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Attendees from distance included Mr. and Mrs. Houser and Mr. and Mrs. Keyser of Cedar Rapids, Capt. and Mrs. Rathbun, Miss Mae Rathbun of Marion, Miss Louise Rathbun of Seattle, and others from Marion Mitchell and Monticello.
Robbers entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kuhns in Scotch Grove township while the family was away and stole goods valued at $80, including two watches, two hats, a suit of clothing for the hired man, and Mr. Kuhn's check book. No checks have been forged yet. The raid appears to be the work of local talent who knew where to find items and what to leave.
Several public school teachers decline re election as the board confirms re appointments for Superintendent Miller Principal Jarman and several teachers. The domestic science and manual training posts were left pending for possible reorganization and possible combining with other positions.
Mr John Tschantz and Miss Mary Rickels wed yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with Rev Dr Walton officiating. A dance followed the ceremony as friends offered congratulations and best wishes for their future. Edwin W Lanham of Cedar Falls delivered a lecture at the church on parent child relations stressing mutual understanding between parents and children to strengthen home life. He will be welcomed back to Monticello.
The city selects F. K. Hahn of Cedar Rapids as low bidder for paving work totaling 30396 dollars. Hahn’s bids beat rivals on vertical fiber brick and asphaltic plans, while Korneman & Smith win on vitrified block and Hydraulic Construction Co. on reinforced concrete. Council opts for vertical fiber brick despite higher cost, valuing durability.
The Grinnell College Glee Club of Grinnell Iowa postpones its April 5 concert at the Methodist Episcopal church until late April with exact date to be announced. Ticket holders keep their passes. The club was forced to cancel three prior dates to return to Grinnell by April 4. A Colorado Springs Gazette review praises the twenty-voice group for balanced parts and refined pianissimo work. Mr and Mrs Cleve Welch of Omaha visited John and Mrs Welch and departed for New York where Welch runs a large dental parlor.
Michael McKeever aged 56 dies in Waterloo after a stroke of paralysis during a visit to Monti cello and two subsequent strokes at home. He was born in Washington township and is survived by his second wife and two children from his first marriage to the late Barney ONeil. Funeral party headed by Thomas Pender and Louis Hepp will attend the service in Waterloo tomorrow.
Miss Mae Villan daughter of Mrs. Caroline Villan of Monticello married Wayne Campbell of New Hampshire last evening at the Congregational church with Rev. Charles E. Ouahman officiating. Mrs Campbell recently worked at Hicks & Rickless dry goods. Campbell is a former Monticello summer resident and Hall Manufacturing employee. they plan to settle on a New Hampshire farm.
Emil Oswald writes from Yser on March 5 describing harsh winter conditions with snow and freezing weather. He notes trenches are muddy and frequent night work, Belgian troops in good spirits, while a major artillery engagement rattles the area and he mentions relatives in Brussels and Namur.
If you want your shoes repaired with the best leather that can be bought take them to Sam Reade. For the shoe repairing go to Sam Reade. Work guaranteed.
The city voted 528 last Monday versus 471 in 1914. James A Voorhees won the mayoralty for the Democrats while Republicans Rockstad Hanssen Lane Rohn and Putnam were elected to council and treasurer respectively. Democrats Bell Schneider Liddy also gained seats in the new city government.
Spring vacation starts next week as students recall a busy period. The junior class won the spelling exam while seniors struggle to stay awake after lunch. A sophomore girl in English teased a cough into a joke about perpendicular speech. Rev. Carleton gave a talk on the Seven Wonders of the Year. Chair shortages disrupt classes, prompting a call for new seats. The junior banquet for seniors and teachers featured toastmaster Mr. Fouts, Elwood Brazelton’s welcome, and performances by Helen Hefner Lucile Chase and a mixed quartet. Richard Peil, brother of Mrs. Ernest Monahan, married Miss Mipey Clutch in Anamosa, surprising Monticello friends. Cascade electors faced ballot-law changes delaying nominations.
Earlville schedules a community day on Saturday April 1. A warm lunch will be served and several speeches are planned to interest attendees.
Dr. L. G. Stubler tests eyes and fits eyeglasses, signaling completion of vision evaluation and eyewear provision.
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