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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
4
In Wyoming on May 28, Rev. Dillon Bronson spoke at the opera house about the Orient, delivering witty, informative tales of people, habits, and development of the country. The crowd rose to sing America as Bronson praised his hometown and the community.
Center Junction residents attended the May festival with extended trips to Mt. Vernon Anamosa Monticello and Wyoming. Events included a commencement at Center Junction high school and an outdoor social on Will White's lawn. Local visits covered by numerous residents and travelers across nearby towns.
In Anamosa on May 29 residents press for a needed school building despite personal opposition and vote on local candidates Cash and Gorman. Sixteen graduates marked the high school class as Rev. J. J. Jones delivered the baccalaureate. A Sunday storm damaged Dan Brady’s barn, windmill, and telephone lines while Mrs. Elizabeth Prentice traveled to Nebraska for her granddaughter Ruth Scott’s University of Nebraska graduation. Jurors excused for next Tuesday noted unfinished plowing.
Cascade reports Milwaukee engineers Al Woodward Frank Mc Kinney Charles McKay and John Miller attended Frank W Carpenter's funeral as Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers representatives. Sunday storm caused hail damage windows and windmills. corn fields washed. memorials held in opera house with Rev Robert Comyn delivering sermon. Decoration Day plans proceed with a program.
Michael Folliard recently left Dubuque after a two week stay visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Myers left for Indiana Pennsylvania last week. Mr and Mrs Moore spent several days in Dubuque. O W McMaster of Onslow is staying as a guest at J L Faber's home.
Rural Route No 3 notes indicate visits among neighbors including Meaars Charles and Fritz Eaton at A Am buhl Jr residence Augusta Behrends Anna Ricklafs and Miss Elizabeth Center attended gatherings at several homes. Andrew Ambuhl Jr marketed hogs in Monticello. John Rickless has barn painting by Dewitt. Fred Reuter went to Cascade on business. Jake Eaton visited Sand Spring. Laura Moore spent Sunday at home.
Mr and Mrs W D McLaughlin visited Cedar Rapids last Thursday seeking eye care for Mrs McLaughlins vision. Ladies Aid hosts at Mrs W F Hintz home Lovell township on Wednesday afternoon. Christian Endeavor plans a sociable on church lawn next Tuesday evening. Miss Bertha Harken attended Cornell College May festival in Mount Vernon last week. Mr Truesdale of Prairieburg did paper hanging locally last week. Miss Fannie Rourke finished term of school in No 8 last Saturday. Herman Caspers toured Chicago last week. John Egger reshingled his barn.
Lenox 15 defeats Epworth Seminary 3 on the focal diamond as the Juniors host Seniors breakfast and the senior events unfold. The week features picnic day festivities, valedictory programs, YWCA lawn party, a fifty six year commencement from May 31 to June 6 with speakers Rev J F Clokey and Dr BE Reed and an alumni banquet on Wednesday.
Hopkinton Leader notes Prof. F. L. Truesdell will become principal for the coming year after two years teaching at Gladbrook. The item also records Elisha Phillips locating a wolf den near town and capturing six pups, with the mother unseen. Dr. S. F. Bentley marks 51 years as a Mason since 1861, making him the oldest in the area, and Joseph Bernhard dies at Anamosa sanitarium from gangrene after an erysipelas infection from a ding in a blacksmith shop.
Special session of the board of education with Dr. T M Redmond CG D Chase W F Rohn and L W Lovell present. Elsie L Bender resignation accepted and Clara M De Puy elected teacher with a salary of 47.50 per month. Secretary Reed. Public notices unrelated.
A young man swindled Monticello residents by offering half price trials for periodicals and never delivering. Identified as Paul Hawley alias Paul Hinman, he was arrested in Dubuque while selling Designer for 26 cents. Publishers confirm a broader crook, with Hawley wanted in several cities and for stealing a typewriter. He admits false pretenses and begs guilty. The report also notes eight Methodist bishops elected on the 26th ballot.
Advertises Holsum bread as clean and sanitary with public inspection at all times. Prices comparable to other bread. Also promotes a five foot flag for Register and Leader subscribers at $1.40 for three months or $1.90 for three months daily and Sunday. Send to The Register and Leader in Des Moines Iowa.
The Republican state convention at Des Moines on July 10 will assemble 1,126 delegates following the primaries. Jones county receives 11 delegates. The event is notably smaller than in past years.
Balster and Lang of Scotch Grove Iowa advertise Fairbanks Morse gasoline engines for sale. The listing notes model availability and pricing details.
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