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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
2
The Wyoming column reports the M E church preparing to reopen after repairs and a union service with the U P church. It notes social events at the Eastern Star and Presbyterian Missionary Society, a public sale of 130 head of horses and a farm near town, and various visits and meetings around town.
John Cash aged 86 died at the Soldier's Home in Marshalltown at 6 o clock Thursday evening from valvular heart disease. A native of Ireland born in 1827 he served in Company G 145th New York Infantry enlisting in 1862 in New York City and discharged in 1865 at El Mira New York. He is survived by four sons and one daughter Stephen and Charles of Anamosa Edward of New Orleans John whose whereabouts are unknown and Miss Mary of Dubuque. Charles J Cash brought his body from Marshalltown for burial in Anamosa. The piece notes local officials and incidents including a resignation threat by J K Hale and changes in town businesses and a schoolhouse cornerstone ceremony with no addresses.
On Halloween eve Onslow residents enjoyed a ghost and Witch program at the school with a charity box auction and treats. Apples were bobbed and the building featured jack o lanterns as the event closed with visitors departing for next year.
In Prairieburg on November 4 John Weiderhauser Herman Snyder and Fred Snyder were arrested by John Biden for drunkenness disturbing the peace and Sabbath breaking. The law suit was held Monday evening before Justice Abbey. Miss Laura Schlicher concluded her term at school last Friday and will take exams in Marion this week for the next term. Mr and Mrs Henry Hiben spent two weeks at Wymore Nebraska renting the Mell Peet place for the coming year. Mrs Rena Lauser and her young son plan to return Tuesday from Sheffield Illinois after a week with friends. Mr and Mrs M S Knapp spent the weekend with their son Kay east of town. Miss Arion Burnside returned from Cedar Rapids hospital Tuesday and is recovering. Mrs Jennie Burnside and Mise Hanna McLaughlin visited Mrs Ona Miller in Cedar Rapids last week. Mrs Fernary O Keitt of Cedar Rapids has been visiting Prairieburg friends the past week. Mr and Mrs J G Kula and Mrs J J Dolan were shopping in the Parlor City Thursday. Mrs Jennie Crosby and her baby daughter visited friends in Anamosa Saturday and Sunday. Mrs J C Drexler returned Thursday from Goggon where she visited her son. Mr and Mrs John Yonker moved into the Bowmans’ former house. The Ladies Auxiliary earned 24.95 at a Thursday evening supper. Emery Holman of Onslow is spending a few days at the Hardin home. Miss Tillie Stock is home from Hae Rapids for a few days. I Richards returned from his Nisaduota trip Saturday. Miss Amy Whitney returned to the Mangold home Friday. Miss Agnes Benson was in Anamosa last week.
Scotch Grove reports progression on the M M Sinclair house with enclosure expected in a week and electric lighting planned. The Sutherland sale rallied a good crowd with about $4000 earned despite weather delays. Mrs D O Sinclair returns from a three week Nebraska Dakota trip and praises Scotch Grove. The Woman's Rural Club hosts a Hallowe en party for husbands and friends. W B Garrison of Wyoming visited. Mrs Frank Lemkie returns home.
Tuesday update from Monticello after Mrs Elges two week visit with her daughter Miss Jane Warner has moved to Monticello but will not be far Misses Oral Hutton and Gladys Himebaugh home over Sunday Mrs Henrichs in Monticello Monday 180 head of horses mares and colts at ter Junction
Friday evening October 3 a Halloween party at Clark Hall began with oaths to the College Spirit and a grand march. A fire alarm interrupted festivities but volunteers controlled the blaze, and attendees continued afterward with treats in the basement.
Robert Topping will occupy the Dr. Livingston farm next year after purchasing it from a prior owner. The Bailey's Ford area farm changes hands amid local property moves.
The Cascade Pioneer notes Rev George W Hauck has been appointed pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart at Monticello. Described as an ablest young priest, he previously built a brick church and a large brick schoolhouse at Fillmore and is praised as a capable organizer and spiritual leader. It is expected he will be replaced at Fillmore by Rev Father Peikart of St Joseph College.
Early Wednesday thousands of ducks filled the sky near Olin and drew every licensed hunter and many without licenses into the fields. The forenoon proved exceptionally successful with most shooters bringing down birds. Most ducks were teal and broadbill, with few mallards, and by night most shooters had emptied their shells while many birds headed south.
Springfield Republican reports Mr. Wilson’s Philadelphia address dismissing the president’s reelection bid as seldom worth pursuing and notes the crowd’s reaction as a reminder he is focused on 1916 business.
A coming entertainment at the Congregational church features Miss Ruth Hemenway performing The Fourth Estate on Thursday evening November 18. She impersonates each character and presents a vivid newspaper office drama with prices 35 and 25 cents.
October 24 1913 minutes show the board met in special session with four members present. Bills approved include school house funds and multiple textbook and supply purchases from Prang Co Longman Green Co Houghton Mifflin and others. Salaries and freight costs listed for teachers janitor and music tuning with adjournment by Secretary E E Reed.
The Anamosa Eureka records that Jones county will spend about 18 dollars per pupil this school year. May tax distributions totaled 861006.68 to districts and last half distributions exceed 42772.16 financing 103772.84 for 5770 pupils across towns including Anamosa Monticello Wyoming Oxford Junction Center Junction Martelle and Mon ticello tuition for Wayne Castle Grove Richland Madison Lovell Scotch Grove tops the list. The district also receives 750 from the state for a teachers' normal course.
An eastern physician says average men endure more hardships between ages 20 and 30 than any other life period. He suggests this hardship peak helps explain why most men marry during this time.
Frank J. Cheney of FJ Cheney & Co. of Toledo declares he will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public verifies the oath dated December 6, 1886. The ad touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges readers to send for testimonials.
A brief exhortation invites readers to seek help from a named figure, suggesting the guidance could prevent harm and even save lives. The fragment emphasizes urgency and the possibility of a life saving encounter.
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