Monticello Home News Highlights Local Visits and Events
A cascade of social calls and visits fills Monticello with Cedar Rapids guests and Iowa City travelers. Notables include W F Robn in Cedar Rapids, E E Reed in Cascade, Dr L G Stabler, and Miss Eloise Brainerd visiting from Iowa City. Millinery promotions at McAleer draw attention as families welcome relatives in town and nearby spots like Tama and Austin. The period also notes a fracture in young Garrett Mardorf’s forearm and the funeral of Ben White conducted by Rev A P Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Brainerd
Iowa City
John G. Thomas
Monticello Area Notes Trades and Travel and Local News
Roy Martin of Gresley accepts a mechanic position at Orcas Bardipars garage, a post formerly held by C J Matthiesaen. A B E Colling of Camanche visits Monticello and attends Jud Lewis funeral at Center Junction. Mrs A H Hodgman and son Howard visit Cedar Rapids salesman in town. Mrs J H Perrine attends Ames music festival and visits son George Waite at Iowa State College. G L Lavell goes to Battle Creek sanitarium after surgery. Miss Grace Fox of Britt accepts music drawing role in Monticello schools. studying at Cornell Conservatory Mount Vernon. Mrs Leibsie returns to Melbourne with granddaughter Charlotte Leibale. George Igo of Kansas City visits father-in-law George Davis who is ill but in good spirits. Mr and Mrs Stuart Smith of Saskatoon welcome newborn son. Rebecca McNeill of Sand Spring as prior name. Mrs Anna Hazard and daughter Nettie travel to Farley for funeral of sister Mrs Severn. Rough road conditions noted near Monticello south of paving. Frank Byrne returns from Farmington MN to resume road work for Franklin Barn Equipment in Minnesota.
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Grace Fox
Britt, Iowa
Monticello
Mr Bryan Draws Crowds As Nearby Towns Hear Speech
Weather favored audiences in neighboring towns that hosted Mr Bryan last Tuesday. The article notes strong crowds and praises his status as a leading American orator while reporting local school board selections and a failed county attorney petition. An auto collision near Monticello damaged Oxford Junction freight cars but left occupants unharmed.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wyoming
Oxford
Monticello
Monticello Bank Directors Buy Site for New Hospital
The Monticello State Bank directors purchased four acres of Lucian Rice’s land at the city edge for a new hospital named Joho McDonald hospital. A plans contract was awarded to F. E. Witherel of Des Moines after last Tuesday’s meeting. The hilltop site is described as the best location in Monticello with commanding views.
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Monticello
Mrs Teeter Hosts D A R Members in Anamosa
Mrs M H Teeter entertained the D A R of Anamosa last Tuesday afternoon. A program was presented and Victrola selections were played. Attending Anamosa were Mesdames Shanklin M P Sigworth Vankirk Trump Dutton Pearson Ferguson Remley Hunter Hartman Hib McCain McIntyre Hejinian Rhinehart Schoonover Lampson H W Sigworth Elison Harvey and Misses Treman Ward Remley Dutton.
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M. H. Teeter
Anamosa
Mesdames Shanklin
M. P. Sigworth
Vankirk
Trump
Dutton
Pearson
Ferguson
Remley
Hunter
Hartman
Hib
McCain
McIntyre
Hejinian
Rhinehart
Schoonover
Lampson
H. W. Sigworth
Elison
Harvey
Presbyterian missionary society meeting at Mrs Peat’s home
The Presbyterian missionary society held a lively monthly meeting at Mrs. Dr Peat's residence. Mrs C D Chase presented stereo views of foreign lands and Victrola selections entertained attendees. The next gathering is set for June 14 at Mrs John Matthiessen's home with a picnic supper for all church ladies.
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The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Dr. Peat
C. D. Chase
John Matthiessen
Presbyterian Church
Coon Purchases Petersen Jewelry Stock in Monticello
C. R. Coon of Hopkinton has bought the business and jewelry stock from E. L. Petersen. Petersen will stay in Monticello until after the public schools close so his children may finish the term, then plans to move to Idaho for health reasons. Petersen cites no fault with the Monticello shop, citing only a need for open air and better health.
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the Express
C. R. Coon
Hopkinton
E.L. Petersen
Coon
Manchester
Petersen
Monticello
Idaho
Marriages and Local News From Monticello Area
Miss Gertrude Campbell of Marion wed Rev. Thomas P. Potter on May 8, with plans to reside at Mount Vernon after June 7. Mrs. Jennie Cole Magee, wife of Rev. Magee, died in Tulsa after pneumonia, with burial in Cedar Falls. Lucile Chase gave a notable piano recital, aided by Dorothy Robinson and Christina Guyan. Christina Guyan married Sylvester H. Pettingill in Rock Rapids. A Bryan visit brought minimal fanfare in Monticello, where prohibition and suffrage talk was shunned, and a small local postmaster faced muted reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Campbell
Marion
Matt Campbell
Monticello
Thomas P. Potter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Center’ Junction
Methodistospital
Dea Moines
Potter
Mt. Vernon
Jennie Cole Magee
John ©. Magee
Tulsa
Oklahoma
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Cedar Falls
Rev. Magee
W. D. Magee
Captain Magee
Lucile Chase
Cadman
Krogmann
Dorothy Robinson
Coe College Conservatory
Cedar Rapids
Christina Guyan
Martin Gnayan
Sylvester H. Pettingill
Rock Rapids
R. P. Kuentzel
German Reformed Church
John Schweitzeyr
Franaie Guyan
Paul Buol
Lucile Schweitzer
Mrs. Pettingill
Mr. Pettingill
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Nagsby
Henry Schoon
Kelsey
Catt
Anamosa
Tom Moore
Tob
High School Notes and Social Plans Reported
Reporter Hannah Aebi notes Miss Erma Pangburn and Miss Hazel Rubbard visited the school on Friday and Monday. The senior quartet practices for commencement while invitations go out for the May 20 marriage of Miss Talmage and Mr Duton. The baseball team opens the season against Cascade after school Friday. Seniors began picnicking season at Killius Springs last Thursday. Pangburn and McDonald are absent due to scarlet fever exposure. Juniors discuss township and county affairs in civics class. An aspiring student plans to marry Hetty Green for future success. Rev. Walton led Wednesday opening exercises, noting he did so thirteen years ago. Miss Paul of Lenox College read to pupils. elocution readings disappoint younger students. Agriculture and home economics join for ice cream making, linking new science to farming topics.
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Hannah Aebi
Erma Pangburn
Hazel Rubbard
Talmage
Mr. Dutton
Cascade
Killius Springs
Hazel Pangburn
Margaret McDonald
Mr. Miller
Clasa
Hetty Green
United States
Walton
Presbyterian Church
Paul
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Monticello Resident Christ Balsiger Dies After Illness
Christ Balsiger died at his home on Sycamore Street after a long stomach cancer illness. Born in Bern Switzerland on May 16 1852 he emigrated to the United States in 1867 and settled in Richland township later moving to Monticello. He married Anna Loeotsher in 1871 and left multiple children. Funeral services will be conducted at the German Reformed church next Sunday afternoon with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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Christ.Balsiger
Sycamore Street
Mr. Balsiger
Monticello
Bern
Switzerland
United States
Richland Township
Anna Loeotsher
John
Hettinger
North Dakota
Elizabeth Egger
Paulina Bingpell
Dora Galdwell
Hmi
Colton
South Dakota
Paul
May 1891 Monticello Remembrances in The Express Files
Memorial Day address by J R Stillman and local events in Monticello and area. Fred Newton opened a northeast quarry on May 20. Visits to Switzerland, wedding anniversary, moves to Bellevue, and church and business notes fill a May ledger. Ringling Bros circus, rail accidents, water-rate dispute, and a fatal Union Pacific misadventure close the roundup.
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Monticello
The
Express
Conventions at Anamosa names delegates to Cedar Rapids
Republican and Democratic county conventions held in Anamosa selected delegates for the state conventions in Cedar Rapids May 17. Republicans chose D A White as chairman and J A Belknap as secretary with delegates including H W Flennikon and E A Grimwood. Democrats named J Leffingwell as chairman and J Hines as secretary and selected delegates such as C J Cash and W A Hogan. A federal decree forecloses the U A N railway with master Herman Tunes setting a minimum sale price of 85000. Dorothy Smith's drowned body was recovered near the Cedar River after two weeks.
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Anamosa
D. A. White
Wyoming Journal
J. A. Belknap
Cedar Rapids
Dh. W. Flennikon
E. A. Grimwood
T. A. Dawson
CO. A. Doxace
Jones County
EB. A. Hoyt
Delaware
John Shomeen
Uriah Barr
J. J. Finn
Dorothy Smith
Cedar River
I'nursday
Second Avenues Bridge
Back Yard Clean-Up Prizes Awarded in Monticello Wards
The Improve ment Club announces a two week old Clean-Up Campaign with ward prizes awarded by the committee. Winners include Joseph Starks with a savings account at Monticello State Bank and numerous others receiving trades, cash, or goods from local businesses such as Stuhler's Lone Co. and Jones County Trust Co.
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Express
Monticello
Improvement Club
Prises
Joseph Starks
Monticello State Bank
William Schlimmer
Stuhler’s Lone Co
Frank Pierce
Jones County Trust Co
Charlea Stott
Prir
E. G. Burrichter
Sam Reade
Kettlita & Kay
Barford
Foster Clothing Co
Mra. Vatanta
Frank Jocher
Dan Herren
O. Newton
Thos. Rhatigan
Lickete
Princess Theater
Barney Fitzsimons
Central Lumber Co
Clyde Marshall
UO. B
Rundle
Donnley
Suter
Jacob House
Yam
Janes County Times
Ricklefa
Jacob Geise
Hall
Herren
Proctor & Co
Vincent Bilers
Jones County Trust Livinga Bank
Frank Jook
Wm. Rahn
Lou Scherrer
Slebela & Sohoon
Mia
Joe Meyer
C. A. Ierrickson
Jacob Seehoon
Nolipse Lumber Oo
A. Ambuhl
Monticello Garage
John Behrends
W. W. Stickford
Fred Lehman
Town Mercantile Co
Joe Scherrer
John Zimmnerman
Frank Stary
Peterson Jewelry Store
Mra. Leggett
A. Steiner
Mra
Austin Wilcox
Wh. Shelley
Martin Thoeni
J. J. Hayes
Charles Hakes
George Lovell
Mother's Day Observances Planned by Monticello Churches
Monticello pastors announce Mother’s Day services for next Sunday at Congregational, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches. Flowers are encouraged as living or deceased mothers are honored with white carnations for the departed and colored blooms for the living. The Presbyterian service features a floral crown and a call to attend, wear white flowers, and share love to mothers. A note mentions local millinery offerings and a count of 16 silas in Delaware County.
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Monticello
Congregational Church
Q Congregational Church
C. &. Cushman
Birat Methodist Episcopal Church
John B. Gough
Matthew Simpson
Methodist Church
J. H. Barr
Presbyterian Church
A. P. Walton
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aet-March Srd
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
Oxfords
Palm Beach
Burrichter
Shoes of Quality
Home News
W. F. Robn
E. E. Reed
Major Howard Smith
Dubuque
Douglas Smith
Dolph Huene
Amanda Englehart
Tooletta Johnson
Lee
Stabler
Mary
Carrie Clark
McAleer Millnery
Purlinsa Waugh
Grace Podhaski
T.J . Pest
Central City
J. W. Nelson
Marjorie
McAleer Millinery
Florence Barnts
Ione Britting
William Purbie
Delhi
Frank EB. Stimpson
Garrett Mardorf
Conrad Mardorf
L. G. Stabler
Lincoln Thoeni
Mrs
Elizabeth Brown
Newton Parrott
Mee
Emma Rickless
E. M. Baker
Tama
John Bateman
Austin
Minnesota
Tillie Cramer
Pocahontaa
Vieltinig
A. W. Cramer
RE. M. Baker
Hannah Lawrences
Buffalo, New York
Thomas
J. George
Nellie Matthiessen
Helen Thompson
Minnie Matthiessen
OC. M. Brown
James Farley
Pauline
C. J. Hindman
Luella
Gibson
L.G. Stabler
Redmond
Davenport
Iowa Medical Society
Sam
Leslie
Colfax
Muriel Smith
Fayette
Lorraine Day
Ben White
Walter Hall
Roy Martin
Gresley
Orcas Bardipars
C. J. Matthiesaen
A. BE. Colling
Camanche
Montichello
Center Junction
Jud Lewis
A. H. Hodgman
Howard
Franklin Barn Equipment Company
J. H. Perrine
G. L. Lavell
Battle Creek
Michigan
Leibsie
William Leibsie
Melbourne
Charlotte Leibale
George Igo
Kansas City
George Davis
Mr. Davis
Stuart Smith
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Canada
Anna Hazard
Nettie
Farley
Mrs. Severn
Here
Anamoea
Frank Byrne
Farmington
Ruth Kerr
Victor
Iowa
S. F. Brokaw
Ruth B. Young
Magruder
Oxford Junction
Death of Christ Balsiger, Sr
J. R. Stillman
Fred Newton
Jon Arduser
Solomon L. Marage
Sherman
J. G. Wood
Bellevue
Ohio
George
W. H. Curry
Carroll
Robert C. Stirton
Joseph Thompson
Osborne County
Kansas
E. M. Thompson
W. F H. Dunshee
William Weir
Chicerokee
Montigalie
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Henry Babbe
Union Pacific
California
Omaha
J. O. Lawrence
Curtis Hosford
H.T. Reed
Federal Court of the
Northern District of
Herman Tunes
Second Ward
Frank J. Peppin, Sr
Ricklefa & McNeill
Lilly Hearn
Hicka & Ricklets
Tred Mattheson
Cross Hardware Co
Arvilla Hayes
Beery Bros
Andrew Miller
Jones County Trust Bank
Henry Chalonpséa
A. Rubbard
John 8. Welch
Monticello Electric Co
John Boner
Franklin Barn Equipment Co
Sarah Kennedy
Palmer
Charles Lambert
I. J. Farley
Charles
Curtis
Wm. Altman
Jake Rohr
M. HH
John Sutton
John Perrine
Ben Haeussler
Smith Variety
Mrs. Fitzsimons
Schoenbut Bakery
Henry Hoffman
Schneider Meat Market
Milan
McAleer
Silas
Delaware County
Lovell State Bank
Bank OF Stength and Service
Willard Mack and
Enid Markey
the Conqueror
Mack Swain
the Movie Star
Bath Theatres
Abe
C. A. Errickson & Co
C. H. Schipman
MAIN
Monticello, Iowa
E. A. Hubbard
Tam
L. H. Lang
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