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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
3
Local Notes From Castlx Grove Nov 5
Geo Davidson nurses a neck carbuncle. A M Fairbanks travels to North Dakota. Rettig sold farm for 70.08 per acre. Mclees sold hogs in Central City. Potatoes suffer from cold. Trustees settle with road supervisors. Hall transports hogs to Central City. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Andrew Davidson. Noble and Andrew Davidson attended Alexis sale. Catholic fair at Monticello attended. Elsie Cramer sick with mumps at Cornell College Mt Vernon. Mr and Mrs R Shear and Mr and Mrs W Laude visit Dubuque. John Brown buys 200 acre farm near Barney Madison co for 46 per acre. Chicken pie social at Cramer home well attended. Halloween pranks cause minor hazards. Insane man escaped from Independence asylum found in granary. Hosford and Brown attend surprise anniversary party for Alonzo Hosford. Township election quiet. total votes 110 for and 170 last year. Democrats win township. treasurer Peteina wins, Paul for County Superintendent close behind. A L Fairbanks Jr defeats J A Howie for trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlx Grove
Geo. Davidson
A. M. Fairbanks
North Dakota
C. J. Rettig
Geo. Mclees
Central City
O. A. Hall
John Brown
Barney
Madison County
A. W. Cramer
Independence
E. F. Eileen
M. Hosford
W. B. Brown
Alonzo Hosford
Monticello
Peteina
Paul
A. L. Fairbanks, Jr
J. A. Howie
Center Junction Happenings Promote Community Ties
Local notes from Center Junction dated Oct 5 cover Mrs M Magee and son Harry visiting Monticello, a Halloween party, new operator C L Davis at Andover, family moves to the Nicolls house, a fine Anamosa entertainment, plans for a telephone line, J M Young’s Iowa City trip, and an upcoming Sunday school program with songs, recitations, readings, and an address by Rev Ellis. Reminiscences by old settlers teased for Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
M. Magee
Harry
Monticello
C. L. Davis
Andover
Hallowe'en
Wm. Bobler
Iowa City
Rev. Ellis
Harry Stingley
Esse Bohler
Gladys Smith
Rose Berry
Prim
Pee Peneagn
Lincoln
Ross Young
Addressy
Elis
Singine
Election passes quietly in Wromina township
Vote turnout is about three fourths of normal. Dr W W Bronson returns from Chicago veterinary studies for the election. Local residents Geo Chaloupka and M D Martin visit. Mrs Wm Tasker suffers a broken leg while eggs gathering. Mason and Seamonds acquire John Crissick barn. Mrs Myres dies visiting Stanwood. A new independent telephone company forms to serve Wyoming and surrounding area. Young people's societies plan a series of mutual benefit entertainments beginning Friday in the G A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wromina
W. W. Bronson
Chicago
Geo. Chaloupka
Monticello
M. Martin
Haun
Oxford Mills
John Kettleson
Wm. Tasker
Mason & Seamonds of
Maquoketa
John Crissick
M. E
U. P
Presbyterian
G. A. R. Hall
Local Notes from Scotch Grove and Nearby Areas
Frank Ray spent Sunday with friends in Booton Grove. Eva Rice of Epworth visited here over Sunday. Wm Overing and family called on friends Thursday. Davenport visitor Tuchfarber spent two days here. Will Walsh and children visited his sister at Anamosa Saturday. Hester Hutton and Myrtle Clark close fall term at Nos. 2 and 8 Friday. A Search Light club forms with Woodmen hall as HQ. Gymnasium gear to be added. aims to make it a pleasant gathering place. D E Glenn is president and B L Hoyt secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Booton Grove
Frank Ray
Eby Bros
Mra
Eva Rice
Epworth
Wm. Overing
Tuchfarber
Davenport
Will Walsh
Anamosa
Hester Hutton
Myrtle Clark
Woodmen Hall
D. E. Glenn
B. L. Hoyt
Local notices and travel mentions from Amber area
Amber notes William Robertson will move to Anamosa this week Dirk Collman from South Dakota is here on business Albert Cripe of Chicago visited friends Sunday Mrs Alta Bailey visited her parents at Center Junction Monday George Schoon has a skating match advertised for November 27 Mr and Mrs Mitchell Heasty of Sumner county Kansas were visiting last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
Wm. Robertson
Anamosa
Dirk Collman
South Dakota
Albert Cripe
Chicago
Alta Bailey
Center Junction
George Schoon
Mitchell Heasty
Sumner County
Kansas
Jones County Teachers Association Meeting Notes Monticello
The Jones County Teachers Association will meet at Congregational church in Monticello next Saturday the 9th inst with officers J H Abel president and Mrs Louie Hanna secretary. The program features music lectures on library care and use, district school high school branches, rural teacher self culture and a question box with open discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. McLaughlin
Nellie Bruce
Fannie L. Green
Lillian Lawrence
Margret E. Hall
Annetta M. Page
Maude Joseph
Alma Matson
Mary Locher
C. W. Macomber
Gladys Welch
F. P. Stuhler
M. Byrne
Mary Corbett
Farm and church auctions listed for Monticello area in 1901 notices
Open offers for the J R Hayes farm of 120 acres near Anamosa on the military road with a 1 to 4 pm sale window on Wednesday November 20th and a right to reject bids. Wm Kehoe estate auction for 240 acres near Monticello Castle Grove on November 18th at 2 pm. Hickory Grove church property auction near Anamosa November 19th at 6 pm with right to reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Matthiessen
Monticello
Iowa
Anamosa
Langworthy
J. R. Hayes
Manisuat
Davis
Wm. Kehoe
Castle Grove
Castle Grove Township
Hickory Grove
Good Farm for Sale near Monticello
A 220 acre farm known as the John Clark farm sits two miles west of Monticello and is offered for sale on easy terms. For particulars inquire at the Lovety State Bank, 1716.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Monticello
Lovety State Bank
Farm for Sale in Cascade Iowa 400 Acres
The undersigned offers for sale his farm of 400 acres with 40 acres of timber on Bowen's Prairie near Cascade Iowa. It features good improvements and a Cascade Iowa address. 1816 Marr FABEnr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen’s Prairie
Cascade
Iowa
Finest line of horse blankets and robes in city
W F Roun announces a new display of horse blankets and robes, inviting customers to call and examine the collection before shopping elsewhere. The notice emphasizes quality and local availability.
Timber Farm For Sale In Scotch Grove Township
About 80 acres with good buildings offered by C. B. McKean. Time given if desired. Located in Scotch Grove township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove Township
C. B. McKean
Knock at the Door in a Dreaming Tale
The poem depicts a dreamer who awaits guests as symbols for fame hope and death. A door knock marks shifts from fame to hope to death with the guest arriving last as death in a dream guided by Josh Wink. The Baltimore American context frames the piece as a lyrical contemplation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Josh Wink
Baltimore
Hatching Ostriches Start Nesting In Ground Holes
The Colorado Springs Gazette describes ostrich pairs building a nest by scraping ground into a three foot wide hole. The male digs and the female lays 12 to 15 eggs, then both share incubation with the male sitting 4 PM to 9 AM while the female feeds, repeating for about 40 days until hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Convincing Restaurant Test for a Contractor
A famous New York contractor argues for rapid decision making as essential. He claims the best hires come from restaurants where a quick customer orders without hesitation, proving the man can act decisively and be trusted in roles demanding fast judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Butcher Bird Described as Cruel Predator of Rodents
A prominent horticulturist portrays the butcher bird as a fierce, methodical hunter. He recounts a pair following plows, destroying rats by impaling them on orange tree thorns, and even suspending a foot long snake for later devouring. He calls it a friend to orange growers for reducing gophers and rats.
Thought It Was a Trombone
A parish beadle was amused by a bespectacled old man who produced an ear trumpet during a sermon and began assembling it. The beadle warned him to refrain or be turned out, noting the device seemed meant for a public performance rather than worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The Cow Through History and Breeding
The text traces the cow from an agricultural origin with limited milk to modern times when a single animal can yield 50 quarts of milk daily or 100 pounds of butter monthly. It credits care, climate, selection, mating, and especially diet for this dramatic improvement driven by human aims for yield and beauty.
Move and Stale Mate in a Grim Conversation
A woman hints at an imminent proposal to Mr Popnot by comparing him to a chess player who delays. He replies he knows a bit of chess and dislikes a stale mate, revealing a tense, sly exchange about timing and intention.
Reading on the Cars for Comfort While Traveling
The article explains that reading and writing in transit is feasible with rest. Eye strain from reading arises from constant focus changes, so take ten minutes reading then five minutes review. If looking outside, choose the opposite window to avoid rapid vocal shifts and eye fatigue.
Sin eating and arvel bread at Welsh funerals noted
In parts of Wales a sin eater is hired to take on the deceased sins by eating bread and beer from the corpse. If no sin eater is used, some drink wine and share funeral biscuits. Arvel bread, small sponge cakes, are passed with each guest giving a shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Exercise and Exposure in All Weathers
The author urges ample outdoor activity and open air while warning against extremes. They favor fresh air and daylight but advise sensible limits, noting some days are better spent indoors in warmth and ventilation. The piece cites a quip about Hamlet and a Philadelphia Times line on audience mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlet
Philadelphia Times
Buggies for Sale at Low Prices
A few celebrated Henney buggies remain available at very low prices. Also several second-hand buggies offered cheap by W. YF. Roun.
For Sale or Rent on Chestnut Street in Monticello
Residence offered for sale or rent in Monticello on Chestnut Street. For particulars contact D. E. Pond. 1911 J. O. Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Monticello
D. E. Pond
J. O. Lawrence
Farms and Pigs For Sale in Central City
James Gaines offers three splen did farms for sale along with male Poland China pigs and dry pasta. Central City is the location for this advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
James Gaines
Central City
Chance for the Boys in The Express Contest
The Express offers ten yearly subscriptions to The American Boy for ten boys under 17 who answer ten questions correctly by November 16, 1901. Questions cover Jones County, land surveys, first county seats, statehood, duels, postage stamps, gold coin denominations, and Hong Kong. The paper encourages research and rewards accuracy with free subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Detroit
United States
Hong Kong
Moving off farm auction lists cattle horses hogs and machinery
Public sale at 7 miles east of Monticello and 6 miles southwest of Cascade on Thursday November 14 1901 at 10 am. Items include 28 cattle 18 horses and hogs 700 shocks of corn two binders plows mowers cultivators corn planter etc. Sale without reserve all over ten dollars on invoice terms with one year credit for larger sums. lunch served. Auctioneers and clerk listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Cascade
Chester White
Osborn
Columbia
McCormack
Keystone
Tam
Clement Oeschger
Kane
McGovern
Tax sale notice for Jones County lands and town lots
Public sale set for December 2 1901 at the Jones County Treasurer office Anamosa Iowa for lands and town lots with delinquent 1900 taxes and prior years including interest costs Sale will continue day to day until all parcels with bids meet due amounts Names and parcels include several townships and additions such as Monticello Cascade Scotch Grove and Castle Grove with numerous lot designations and owner unknown entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Jones County
Iowa
J.P. Petcina
District Court
James Cavanaugh
Safi Court
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THE
J. W. Doxsee, Eoitor and
Prop’r
Atiber
N. E. Iowa Association
Alice E. Reed
Thos Waddick
Anna McNally
Nellie K. Lane
Nellie Morey
Margaret Young
A. Kehoe
Good Farm
Marr
W. F. Roun
the Butcher Bird
W. YF. Roun
Tur Express
Express
Tar
Township 84
North Range
One Bros
OP Adee
Harmmass GH
Standard Oil CO
A. Burleigh’s
Ohio Woolen Mills
Respy
W. Brown
Lovell
Messe
Anton
Welch
Adams
McCullough
Mike
Maurice
Nick
Orig
Smith
Ham
van Volranberg
Jas
Davidson
Richland
Kasper
Andrew
Moore
Matthew
Sullivan
Tobias
Frank
Hili'sadd
Kelisal
Matson
O'Brien
Tobiason
McMahon
Rose
Martin
State OF
Tes
James Parrott
J. A Hartman
District Court of Jones Co
J. W. Doxsax
Maria Cavanaugh
M. W. Herrick
Geo. Stuhler & Sons
Lambertville
Ball
Lea
Mishawaka
Cole
Hall’s Hardware
Lena Rohn
C.a.dopp
H. C. Bohlken
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