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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
8
Home news item brief recounts residents and visitors across Anamosa and surrounding towns. Mentions Cecil Curtis, Louis Hoag, Miss Naomi Hofacre, J E Bateman, Mrs N G W Winner, Misses Zena and Anna Landherr, CG H Shipman, and others. Also notes court term, opera at May 3, and local business events with Deatrick's and Hicks Ricklefe.
The piece lists numerous social visits and notices in Monticello including Harriet Labben's return from Ft. Dodge for a friend's wedding and Maude Hall visiting Cedar Rapids, plus local residents visiting relatives. It notes church and lodge activities, births, purchases of farm goods, school staffing, and upcoming performances at the opera house.
The Hopkinton election contest over three council seats and the town treasurer will be heard tomorrow before the mayor and a judge appointed by each side. G E Porter of Berea Kentucky returned home after a visit with his father in law J W Gilroy. Mrs Porter and children remain in Monticello for now.
John Perrine runs a busy cafe where large and small crowds are welcomed with a hearty meal and a friendly spirit. The piece notes his readiness to feed hungry travelers and maintain good humor even in busy times.
Howard Hitchcock of Jones county, rear ed in Wayne township, died last Monday in Clarinda. Relative Tom Richardson of What Cheer says Hitchcock’s death appeared sudden. he had mailed a letter just days before.
Miss Marian Egan daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Egan and Roy Slauson son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Slauson of Sand Spring married at Sacred Heart Church last Tuesday at seven. Rev John McCormick performed the ceremony and a breakfast followed at the bride's home. The couple left on a morning train for a short wedding trip.
The Music Lovers Club plans a lecture course for the coming season but is 30 subscribers short of the required total. A note invites undecided members to call any club member, noting The Express reported 150 tickets would cover costs and that 30 extra tickets are needed.
Miss Ethelian Moses and Harry Stingley of Center Junction were married in Anamosa last Thursday. Mrs. Stingley is Monticello Public Schools class of 1908 and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moses. Mr. Stingley, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stingley, works as station agent at Robins on the C A N R R. The Express extends best wishes for a happy life. Balster Lang Scotch Grove Iowa advertise plows binders mowers sale satisfaction guaranteed.
Mrs Hiram Arnold of Chicago visits in Monticello at the Perrine home. Dr W W Bronson and Q Franks of Wyoming visit Monticello. Rain delays farm work. Miss Bessie Potter and Sarah Pederson of Anamosa visit Clark sisters. Rev S Turner Foster and family visit McNeill home. Milo Caldwell returns from Park Rapids Minnesota to Monticello. EB Reed of Lenox College to preach at Congregational church in Breed’s absence. Senior class play The Cricket on the Hearth to be staged May 10 at the opera house. Dr T M Redmond and Martin Kehoe attend Knights of Columbus initiation at Cedar Rapids. Banquet for 500 after initiation. attendees include Joseph Oswald, Matthew Delay, Frank d Autremont, James Lahey, James Waddick.
In remitting his subscription from Kress Texas E B Overley writes of the locality where he lives. He says they like the country very much and are in the best of health. They are in the altitude that gives relief to people having asthma. He boasts of their good water good soil and healthy climate. The crop prospects this year are good with wheat and oats never looking better. They have also a good stock country and he believes it has a bright future.
Mesars Slauaon and Hanagen plan a new theater for Ek M Byers with a cement booth and automatic steel doors to prevent fire from celluloid film use. Builders say safety is paramount even without municipal fire regulations and promise prudent construction across cities.
Miss Allie Hedger formerly of Monticello and Harry Avery of Auburn Washington wed at the bridegroom’s brother Rev John Avery’s Summit View home on the 6th. Mrs Avery known in Monticello as a Methodist worker. Avery, a bookkeeper in Auburn, plans to live there while the couple starts married life. Express congratulates them.
A Monticello circus clown announced intent to vote for Cash in the primary. The clown’s presence adds plausibility to a rumor that Cash introduced a new advertising device, though Charlie’s responsibility remains unproven.
Rev Roland Kuntsel currently studying in Sheboygan Wisconsin preached at the German Reformed church last Sunday in German and English. A good audience attended both services and the sermons were described as interesting and instructive. He is expected to be elected to the Monticello charge after examinations next month. He appears pleasing and is expected to make a capable pastor.
Pat Evers, visiting from Delaware County, appears hopeful and suave as he avoids seduction by a professor and supports Champ Clark. Colorado and Massachusetts backing his choice give him fanlike optimism for a two thirds delegate vote. He quiets his humor while signaling stumbles toward Roosevelt and Taft friends.
Alyah Benedict’s diary from 1860 records a Ozark Jackson county resident earning one dollar a day for him and one dollar a week for his wife from Mr. Diamond. They received one room and occasional horse use with harvest pay and describe family tensions leading to their departure. He notes quarterly meetings and services by Reverends Wilson and Pan cost, and visits to Bowen’s Prairie for watermelons with neighbors Brother and Sister Hurlbut.
Local notices advertise Suter's paying top prices for poultry and hides while promoting various goods and services including towels, glassware, and an optometrist.
The Yankee Robinson circus arrived Saturday after a long run from Boone bringing a festive scene. Boys waited at the depot as the show drew crowds with clowns elephants and a side show with motion and music. Locals bought brass watch chains from a street hawker and the event provided a busy day of parades seats and performances for all.
Holua Wenger reports a busy season at the Agriculture department planting trees and flower beds. A field meet is set for Thursday at 3 40 p m with sophomores and seniors vs juniors and freshmen. The senior commencement program includes a scene from Merchant of Venice. The senior class play The Cricket on the Hearth debuts May 10. Mr Coxsee spoke on Books Old and New, and Gutenberg's moveable type invention was highlighted with old bindings and a 250 year old chain library book and iron clasp.
O B Grane presented The Chimes of Normandy a musical operetta last Thursday evening to a full house. Twenty nine performers impressed. Victor d Autremont led in the title role of Gaspard while Miss Margaret Widmeier played Serpolette. The plot travels from gossiping villagers to a castle search for treasure ending in a joyous union. Rev Elias Skinner 88, former Upper Iowa minister, died at Cedar River. Schmidt's studio promotes portrait photography.
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