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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
3
George Stott and numerous others are listed as Cedar Rapids and Dubuque visitors, with trips to Marion, Wyoming, Monticello, Independence, Tipton, Waterloo, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Chicago, Manchester, and Little Rock. Several extended visits, a bungalow sale offer, and a birth recorded for the Scotch Grove region are also noted.
Many residents from Granger Ames Sherrill and Davenport visited relatives this week. Weddings confirmations and church services mix with weather notes on delayed corn planting and a shift to English language services at St John Lutheran under Governor Harding's directive.
Miss Leah Hubbard a Messervy teacher and Miss Fern Hubbard a nurse from Iowa City arrived last Saturday evening to visit their parents Mr and Mrs Ehner Hubbard. William Stuhler Jr went to Cedar Rapids last Saturday morning to meet cousin Riess Stuhler a Madison Wisconsin student who returned home for the funeral of his sister in law Mrs A J Stuhler.
Mrs. Phil Schlatter of Decorah returns home last Tuesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Rodman and her niece Miss Gertrude Hubbard. Alva Taylor on short furlough with his mother Mrs. Clara Taylor from aviation training in St. Paul after enlistment last December and Camp Grant duty.
Mrs William Kaufman and her mother Mrs Jake Schneider of Pu lk wana South Dakota visited a short time in Monticello on their way home from Chicago where they attended a relative funeral.
Food Administrator Hoover asks all Americans to limit meat to two pounds per person weekly and conserve sugar and wheat, delivering the appeal through church networks. Cedar Rapids visits include Mrs. Edith Haeussler and family, with others returning home after short trips. A Monticello soldier details bayonet training, noting gas injury and the need for constant readiness.
Miss Elizabeth Aebi, formerly a Dubuque stenographer, visits her parents then heads to Chicago to take a stenographer position with the Oliver Typewriter Co. The Dubuque board of education calls for bids to deliver 400 tons of Franklin county coal 4x6 or equivalent by June 8 1918.
Stuart Lang sells a small brochure listing 103 Monticello soldiers and eight nurses serving in the United States. The item includes a photograph of the municipal service flag and is described as in demand and selling quickly.
Mrs. Robert Henderson and Howard leave for Vancouver Washington for an extended stay. Mr. Henderson has worked in the ship yards there for months. Mrs. Hattie Griffith accompanies them as far as Cedar Rapids. Rev. Roland Knentzel of the Reform church underwent an abdominal operation at John McDonald hospital last Sunday and remains ill and off duty for now.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch faces farm hardship after her two sons were drafted and sent to Camp Dodge. An auction sale is planned Tuesday afternoon June 11 to liquidate 14 head of cattle a span of horses and various farm implements to support the family.
Henry Carlson of Monticello was summoned by a man he had not spoken to about life insurance and asked to write a 4000 dollar policy. Carlson, thinking the man serious, proceeded with quick, startled action.
The June term of the district court at Anamosa convenes Monday before Judge John T. Moffit. No jury will be called. only non jury-triable cases proceed while the grand jury meets. A tornado near Radcliff destroyed the Pfeil home and farm buildings. the family survived in the cellar. A patriotic address and song are planned at the Congregational church after messages from the Ames State Conference. Monticello’s Red Cross raised funds for a French ambulance and bed endowment, now totaling 700 toward a convalescent home bed for one year.
The main line trains of conductor H Templeton were discontinued on the Milwaukee road and he must find other work. There is talk he, being senior to Henry Higgins, may receive the Davenport run. Pringle lost the Farley and Cedar Rapids run and shifted to freight to clear space for a demoted senior conductor. Discussion grows over Milwaukee train service reductions versus the Northwestern road maintaining its service.
Gecie Margreta Streichen widow of Frusmer Streichen was found dead in her dooryard near Langworthy last Thursday. Born February 21 1859 in Witmund Germany she died likely of heart disease. Survived only by Mrs Herre Otten of Cass township. Funeral at St Mathews Lutheran Monticello conducted by Rev Ide. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
A government agent visited town last week to locate barberry bushes believed to harbor wheat rust. He tagged many bushes and hedges costing up to 100 dollars to be destroyed. Immune Japanese barberry remains in use elsewhere. Historical note cites similar actions in Europe over a decade ago.
The Monti cello high school graduating class and faculty attended the Methodist Episcopal Church last Sunday evening for the baccalaureate sermon by Rev J. H. Barr. The service featured performances by the high school girls and a men’s chorus and included prayers from Rev. C. BE Cushman and Rev. A. P. Walton. Barr spoke on patriotism stressing unity of action and Christian principles in public life. He praised teachers and urged graduates to pursue self-driven growth and ambition.
Next Sunday evening a service flag will be dedicated at the Methodist Episcopal church with an appropriate program. The address will be in harmony with the occasion. The men's chorus will sing.
A tentative agreement outlines the consolidation of Leander Clark College into Coe College in Toledo. The merger plan will be reviewed by both boards in early June before any final decisions.
Charles Hughes, a Monticello native and Spanish-American War veteran, visits old friends in Monticello while living in Warsaw Indiana with a steady job and a home. He notes frequent contact with Morris Bebb, a former resident who now resides at Winona near Warsaw, a Chautauqua resort.
Last Monday a lightning strike while Jacoh Ta Arduser was near a corn planter killed two of his horses instantly. Arduser and his son Carl were nearby and prostrated by the shock but revived before help arrived. Frank Hayden saw the strike from a neighboring farm and rushed to the scene. The only damage to the planter was a tongue injury to the team. Insurance status on the horses is unclear.
Only three entertainments were provided by the lyceum bureau for the Monticello course. Four numbers were advertised but the fourth lecture will not occur as the bureau has a receiver. Ticket holders may request refunds by June 10. remaining funds will go to the Red Cross or supporters may donate instead.
Jones county reported last week its full Red Cross aid quota would be forthcoming. Southern half needed no drive as prior funds cover needs. northern half expects 915000 or more from the campaign, with about half received so far in cash and pledges. Some subscribers have not yet sent in contributions.
The printing office produced Amber colored envelopes for Mayor Voorhees Red Cross appeal in Jones county prompting letters from women readers implying detection as slackers. A bachelor challenged wartime spending on women’s supplies. Memorial services united Presbyterian Congregational and Methodist churches honored Civil War veterans with Rev. Walton urging ongoing Memorial Day observance. Selectives from the county were mostly farmers drawn from Camp Dodge as war mobilization pressed.
Mrs. Wilma Stuhler wife of Albert J. Stuhler of Monticello died last Friday at her sister’s Moline home from tuberculosis after a rapid decline. The funeral was held Sunday at the George Stuller home with Charles J. Cushman officiating. interment at Oakwood cemetery. She was born May 19 1892 in Anamosa Iowa and married February 1 1913. Survivors include husband and daughter Mary Elizabeth, her mother Mrs. Ada McIntyre a brother 2 D. McIntyre two sisters Mrs. A Tarbox of Moline and Miss Elizabeth McIntyre of Denver. The notice lists many out of town attendees.
Albert J Carlson a Monticello grocer died at his home on May 28 after a ten day illness from neuritis affecting the heart. The body was taken to Davenport for burial with his widow and son accompanied by A J Fl McNeil and J G Hicks. Funeral services were held at Bettendorf and Davenport with Trinity Lodge A F A M in charge at the cemetery. Carlson born June 7 1876 in White Rock SD moved via Galesburg IL to Davenport and Welton before settling in Monticello in 1916 where he owned the Vrrickson grocery until his death. He married Marilla Silk December 14 1904 and leaves one son Beryl Carlson.
Monticello records show M J Siemers opened a tailor shop opposite the post office and M M Moulton sold his insurance agency to M W Herrick. Foundry work expands as Page & Warner secure a contract. Chandler Pratt & Wood plan planing mill rush. Over 60,000 bushels of grain sold last month. brick yard started by McKnight, Came & Johnson. Sprinkling Main street contracted to Harry Barnes for $12 weekly. Charles B Marvin returns from eight months teaching in Wisconsin. City marshal warns boys to avoid swimming unseen. J R Stillman conducts annual tours of county schools. L G Cunningham of Walnut Fort and Miss Nellie Bates wed. Jasper Maton and Miss Nettie Norcross married at Congregational church. C Weat sells Monticello House for $3,000. J M Linnel sells hill residence to F C Brown. School district officers named. grading term ends with 315 pupils, four from normal institute. Grant club organized with Farwell, Marvin, Moulton, Sherman, Herrick in officers. Market bids include Gold 1.36, Flour 11 per barrel, wheat 1.80 per bushel, oats 0.60, corn 0.60, rye 1.25, potatoes 0.80, beans 2.50, butter 0.16, cheese 0.15, hides 0.08, sheep pelts 0.25–0.36, hogs 6–7, cattle 3–5.5, wood 4–5 per cord, prints 0.16, tickings 0.36–0.60.
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