Monticello Home News Highlights Local Visits and Sales
Local notes report visits by De W W Hunter and Miss Mamie McMahon to Monticello, and Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Moline travelers. Petitions urge 21 to 31 year olds to register. Peterson's Clothes Shop promotes 10 percent rug discounts May 12–19 and closing out sales on children's and boys suits. Births, renovations, and travel included among Monticello social items with several area residents listed.
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Peterson’s Clothes Shop
Mrs Harry Kerkow Visit in Minnesota Home
Mrs Harry Kerkow and her son from Ostin Minnesota visit the home of Mrs Kerkow’s parents and Mrs William Skelley.
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Harry Kerkow and Son
Ostin, Minnesota
William Skelley
Jury Case Assignments Set For Anamosa District Court
The court will assign jury cases on Monday May 21 at 1 30 p m by Judge Moffit in the district court at Anamosa. Community notes cover local visits sales births and social events including entertainment at the Clarence Lang home and Miss Harriet McCuskey furniture offerings.
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Moffit
Anamosa
Barber shop moves to refined rooms over meat market
Jack Graves relocates his barber shop from Yousee billiard hall to newly refinished rooms above the Suter and Son meat market. Ben Kellum returns on furlough from National Guard service started in Manchester and plans a possible transfer to another unit.
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Jack Graves
Yousee Billiard Hall
Suter & Son
Ben Kellum
National Guard
Manchester
City Scales Move Planned To New Location
The city council will relocate the city scales from First street to a rear lot behind the Central Slumber and Coal Company yards to shorten the haul.
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First Street
Slumber & Coal Company
Rex H Kaylor Graduates to Battleford Pharmacy Post
Rex H Kaylor now residing in Battleford Saskatchewan graduated this month from the pharmaceutical college of the University of Saskatchewan and immediately secured a position as dispenser in a Battleford drug store.
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Rex H. Kaylor
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Pharmacutical College
University of Saskatchewan
Moorland Man Visiting Brother in Waterloo Household
J. L. Martin of Moorland Iowa is visiting his son Lee Martin in Waterloo along with his brother E J Martin also visiting. The Moorland man has enlisted in the cavalry and expects to be called to colors soon.
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J. L. Martin
Moorland
Iowa
Lee Martin
E. J. Martin
Waterloo
Mr. Martin Jr
Devotion at Sacred Heart Church Nears Forty Hours
In the early week the forty hour devotion continued at the Church of the Sacred Heart with strong attendance. Pastor Father Hauck was assisted by Father Albers from Cascade and Father Wyrick from Dubuque in the services.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Hauck
Father Albers
Cascade
Father Wyrick
Dubuque
Mitchell Northrop to Join Red Cross Ambulance Unit
Mitchell Northrop visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Northrop before leaving May 23 for New York City. He sails to France on June 2 to serve as an ambulance driver for the American section of the Allied Red Cross.
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Mitchell Northrop
O. J. Northrop
New York City
France
Red Cross
Allies
Remley Accepted for Officers Training Camp Fort Snelling
Howard M. Remley of Anamosa son of Judge and Mrs H M Remley was among accepted applicants for Fort Snelling Officers Training Camp. He answered the call for duty last week after studying at the State University.
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Howard M. Remley
Judge
Mra. H. M. Remley
Anamosa
Fort Snelling
The
State University
Visitor Arthur Fairbanks Returns to Monticello After Accident
Arthur Fairbanks visited Monticello yesterday, the first time since a prior accident when a horse kicked him and fractured a leg. He reported feeling well and enjoying warm spring days, though he wishes to help with spring field work.
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Arthur Fairbanks
Monticello
Marriage Licenses Issued To Several Couples Across States
During the past week marriage licenses were issued to Leroy W. Webster of Council Bluffs and Grace G. Ireland of Wyoming. F. H. Bernick of Welton wed Theresa Richlen of Davenport. James L. Morse and Marie Carmichael of Monticello received licenses, as did Guy Coppess of Olin with Marie Lindley of Morley. G Steingraber of Elton married Rose Vifian Eggers of Monticello.
McCuskey Family Plans June Move to Boulder Colorado
Rev W H McCuskey and his daughters will relocate to Boulder Colorado in June and settle there. Harriet McCuskey will continue her music class through this month. Mrs R A Elliott and grandson Russell Patrick returned from St Petersburg Florida to this city last Monday evening spending the winter there. Russell completed the 7th grade in St Petersburg public schools which closed last week. Mrs Elliott will visit later at her daughter Mrs C N Patrick's home.
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W. H. McCuskey
Boulder
Colorado
Harriet McCuskey
R. A. Elliott
Russell Patrick
St. Petersburg
Florida
Russell
Eastern Star Initiation at Anamosa Chapter
Mrs. Fred Carpenter of Anamosa inspected the local Eastern Star chapter with Miss Sophia Hull being initiated into the mystarias. The event drew members and visitors for a picnic dinner in the early evening.
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Fred Carpenter
Anamosa
Eastern Star
Carpenter
Iowa
Sophia Hull
Illness Spreads Through Foster Family in Monticello
The brother and several sisters of A C Foster are summoned to Monticello due to his grave illness. Reports say Foster’s condition remains very grave with little hope of recovery.
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A. C. Foster
Monticello
L. M. Foster
Fertile
Iowa
B. Harrington
North English
J. C. Nicola
Williamsburg
Jesup
Foster
Ill Health Hinders A C Foster in Monticello
A C Foster, once in Monticello clothing trade, is very ill after a medical consultation last Saturday with Dr Redmond from this city Dr Hejinian of Anamosa and Dr Harrington of North English who is Foster’s brother in law His retirement from business was hastened by illness and he planned a Montana ranch move but the illness delayed the plan.
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A. C. Foster
Monticello
Redmond
Hejinian
Anamosa
Harrington
North English
Foster
Montana
Fourth of July Orator Named for Celebration
The Fourth of July committee announces Hon. Robert G. Cousins of Tipton will deliver the oration. Former congressman Cousins, renowned as an eloquent speaker, gained fame for his Maine sinking speech. The note praises his phrase making and suggests a rousing local celebration ahead.
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Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
Congress
Cousins
Weather bulletin predicts broad corn planting this week
The Iowa Weather and Crop service bulletin notes general corn planting next week with favorable weather pushing most of the crop in by the 23rd. Acreage for corn spring wheat oats and potatoes will rise versus last year but hay will be short. Early potatoes are appearing and pastures are improving after a winter.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Local Youth Enlists for France in Army Engineering Corps
Frank d Autremont Jr of this city has joined the engineering corps and will sail to France with the first wave of engineers. Troops expect call to New York City within a week, then depart by outfitted interned German ships in harbor. He receives the rank of master engineer with a solid salary after four years in Oklahoma railroad projects post Iowa State College graduation.
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Frank‘d’Autremont, Jr
Frank d’Autremont
Engineering Corps
Army
France
New York City
New York
d’Autremont
Oklahoma
Iowa State College
Ames
Decoration Day Oration and Father’s Day Reflections
A. M. Cloud of Manchester will give the Memorial Day decoration day speech at Monticello and Cascade with a 1 30 PM start in Monticello and 3 PM in Cascade. Father’s Day observations planned for Sunday at the Methodist Church stress paternal roles and family welfare. Mrs. Bertha Lovejoy Cable, California federation president, succeeds Phoebe Hearst on the state defense council. she is Jones county raised and related to Elijah Lovejoy.
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A. P. Walton
Presbyterian Church
Monticello
A. M. Cloud
Manchester
Monuticello
Cloud
Cascade
Opera House
Methodist Episcopal Church
Father
Bertha Lovejoy Cable
Federation of Women’s Clube
California
Phoebe Hearst
State Council of Defenses
Hearst
Stephens
Cable
Jones County
John B. Lovejoy
Scotch Grove
Onslow
John EB. Lovejoy
Elijah P. Lovejoy
Alton
Illinois
United States
Mrs John V Murray Dies at Sand Spring
Mrs John V Murray died at her home near Sand Spring last Sunday morning from pneumonia after four weeks illness. Funeral services were led by Father Hauck last Tuesday with interment in the Catholic cemetery north of Monticello. She leaves her husband eight children and her mother Mrs Jane McDonough of Dubuque, plus numerous Murray and McMahon relatives. Her sister-in-law Nellie Goodman Murray, reared at Epworth, died recently in Farmington Minnesota.
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John V. Murray
Sand Spring
Father Hauck
Monticello
Jane McDonough
Dubuque
William Murray
Richard McMahon
Philip McMahon
Joseph McMahon
Thomas Connell
Farley
T. ‘O’regan
Frank McDonough
Murray
Thomas McDonough
Piano Pupils Honor Miss Harriet McCuskey in May Recital
A Saturday afternoon program at the William Stahler residence featured Miss Harriet McCuskey and her piano pupils. The Steinway Parlor Grand owned by William Stabler Jr. filled the room with rich tones as students performed with accuracy and expression. Mrs. O G Thomas gave charming solos and a brooch pin was awarded to Miss McCuskey by her students.
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Harriet McCuskey
William Stahler
William Stabler, Jr
O. G. Thomas
Miss McCuskey
Lena Marugg
Mae Podbaski
Gertrude Schweitzer
Erma Rohr
Marian Yousee
Margaret Maurice
Nella Davis
Mattie Ricklefs
Clara
George Burrichter
High School Notes From Emma Laude
High School notes recount a busy week with exams and events. Seniors exempt due to averages. May Fete enjoyed after early dismissal. Junior classes discuss justice of peace duties, library debates, and a baseball game Monticello 8 Olin 5. Gypsy excursion ends with a ride home. teachers seek ways to cut living costs through fishing expeditions.
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Emma Laude
McClintock
Pete
Zellhoefer
MecQlintock
Olin
Monticello
Monticallo Park
Jueatice of
Red Cross
Monticello High School Graduation Program Planned
The Monticello senior class presents its graduating program at the opera house on Thursday evening May 1 at 8 15 with patriotic themes and a large class of thirty students including twelve boys. The program includes a baccalaureate sermon May 27 and class day exercises May 20, with an alumni banquet June 1 at the gymnasium.
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Monticello High School
Opera House
Elwood Brazelton
Ruth Arduser
Helen Adana
Rose Otaasa
Mabel Lund
Brazerton
C. KE. Cushman
Congregational Church
Cornell Music Festival Five Concert Schedule
Cornell College Conservatory Mount Vernon Iowa presents five concerts May 24 to 26. Alma Gluck violinist Afrem Aimbulist Chicago Symphony with Frederick Stock Lambert Murphy Efrem Zimbalist and Cor nell Oratorio Society perform with soloists. Season tickets five dollars to two dollars per concert, out of town patrons welcome. Write Carnell College Conservatory Mount Vernon Iowa.
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Alma Gluck
Afrem Aimbulist
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Stock
Lambert Murphy
Bertha Hart
Efrem Zimbalist
Cornell Oratorio Society
Carnell
College Conservatory
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Free Chiropractic Adjustments For Children At Monticello Office
Bosley and Bosley in the Princess Theatre building Monticello Iowa offer twelve free chiropractic adjustments to the first five children under ten brought by a parent after 2 pm on Saturday May 19th. Limit one per family. Office hours 2 to 5 and 6 30 to 7 30 pm. Other times by appointment. Tele phone 342.
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Bosley & Bosley
Princess Theatre
Monticello
Iowa
Mr and Mrs Sanderson Seek Roles at Soldiers Orphan Home
Mr and Mrs H Sanderson of Apamona travel to Davenport to take positions at the soldiers orphan’s home. Mr Sanderson becomes a reward and his wife will share charge of one sewing department.
Valdura Farm Paint Promotion and Eye Care Notice
Valdura shown as farm paint brand by Ricklets and McNeill. Eye care services offered with eye exams and glasses fitting by Dr Q Stubler.
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Valdura
Ricklets & McNeill
Dr. Q. Stubler
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J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsel
E. G. Burrichter
Home News
DE. W. W. Hunter
M. J. Hogan
Cedar Rapids
Frank Simpson
Mrs. March
Marion
CO. W. Hosford
Peterson
Fannie Franks
Wyoming
J. H. Perrine
Ann Guthrie
Mamie McMahon
Nell Hubbard
Margaret McDonald
Nic Maurice
A.M. Maurice
George Guyan
Hicks & Ricklefs
E. v. Miller
Springville
K. D. Miller
C.J. Heisey
Ruth Ann
Rock Island
Tniioia
A. J. Stuhler
Missa
Kate Stuhler
Moline
Helen Poppe
Anna Gerdes
Emma Abraken
Ruth Guthrie
Harm Behnken
J. Q. Sharp
Hicks & Rickless
Tom Warner
H. M. Carpenter
Halstead Carpenter
Chicago
Peterson’s
Marshall
H. Brainerd
Frank Kenney
Oxford Junction
Mies Elsie Bender
J. H. Thompson
Alice Cowan
Alva Zimmerman
Artburg College
Waverly
OC. G. Thomas
Brainerd
Fran Weigand
Ettinger
North Dakota
Robert Young
Andrew Bejasch
Frank Lehman
John Reichart
United States Navy
Elmer Lang
Greeley
H. J. Lang
Mrs. Jepson
Albion
Nebraska
Wm. Altman
Altman
O. B. Ackerma
Oakland
C. M. Brown
Oliver Beebe
Burlington
W. C. Moore
Earl Killeen
Musical Conservatory
Coe College
Improvement Club
J. C. Davis
Sunnyside
Washington
Howard Sterns
Mt. Vernon
Lewis Lang
S. C. Irvine
Emmetsburg
Rev
H. Ov Irvine
Castle Grove Chapel
Joe Starks
Glenn Sutton
Luther Howland
Rowland
Irene Stambaugh
Anamosa High School
Anamosa Journal
Country Club
O. B. Burrichter
Lovell Homestead
Will Cassady
L. Miner
H. W. Fleniken
Percy Guilford
Paul Maire
Great Lakes
Cedar Rapida
United States Army
Guilford
Cavalry
St. Louis
Maire
L. W. Lovell
St. Paul
George L. Lovell
A. M. Maurice
T. M. Redmond
Martin V. Kehoe
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Rose Vifian Eggers
Caroline Vifian
Maii
Gustave Steingraber
Dodge Center
Minnesota
Steingraber
Delaware County
Wagner
South Dakota
Steinpraber
Ricklefs & McNe
Marie Carmichael
Andrew Carmichael
James Morse
William Morse
George A. Hauck
Sacred Heart Church
Marjorie Egan
John Miller
Hall Manufacturing Company
Morse
Iowa Telephone Company
Cornell Music Festival
Presbyterian Church of
Center Junction
Wyoming Presbyyerian Church
Es Tuk
Lowell State Bank
Jowell State Bank
Ooen
Waltham, Illinois
Hamilton
Howard
Denkhoff
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Monticello Roller Mills
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