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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1911
Page
5
A stream of visitors and residents travel through Anamosa and nearby towns. Henry Stutt Mary Howell Elmer Hicks and many others are listed as visitors or on business. The notes mention several trips to Cedar Rapids Iowa City Davenport and Chicago with various families and professionals noted.
The president of Ooe College, Revere John A. Maraals, will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church next Sunday. The report also notes social visits, a typhoid illness improving, and various community notices including a fall millinery sale and local events.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Cassady departed for Indianapolis Indiana this morning to spend two months with Sam Campbell Andy plans a period of rest. Frank Hofacre informs his father in Aberdeen South Dakota that he handed over his room at the Commercial club to President Taft during his recent visit to the city.
Farmers are urged to bring hogs to the slaughter house twice a week for dressing, with Suters overseeing the process.
Mrs and Mrs John report a pleasant time visiting relatives in Switzerland last Saturday. OLN Patrick went to Chicago Saturday evening to restock holiday goods and expects a strong jewelry line to offer in the county.
Paul Rettig shares a night view of Harlan’s business street highlighting electric lights and hopes Monticello will soon be lit as well. Rebekah lodge plans a swap social Friday November 17 with youth entertainment and 10 cent refreshments. Mr and Mrs McLaughlin returned from Ravenna S D where he tended their farm since May. Tele phone office staff Currens move to Far mount Neb with Hanawalts from Winterset to follow. Weiler Piano Co Chicago showcases elegant piano display in Kasper building, described as among the finest lines in town.
The Express notes a longer township tax sale list this year yet still shorter than other counties. Persistent collection by Treasurer Pearson is credited for the improvement.
The city council met in regular session last Tuesday evening. J. Northrop was elected city clerk to fill the vacancy created by A. Kempf’s resignation, Kempf having served twelve years.
A batch of head horses will be sent to George Davidson and Arthur Miller of Carmine Manitoba this week. A federal inspector from Cedar Rapids visited yesterday and declared the horses free from infectious disease. William Aldrich and Anna Walter wed last Tuesday at the Congregational parsonage, in a ceremony conducted by Rev. M. A. Breed. Aldrich has worked for contractor Hansen. the bride has long resided in Monticello.
A fire last Sunday gutted the old railroad roundhouse at Oxford Junction. One engine was inside the structure during the blaze. The roundhouse, once a hub of activity when repairs were centralized at Oxford Junction, has seen limited use in recent years.
Rev and Mrs R V Porter traveled to Arlington for the fifty fourth district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. The session ran from Monday morning to Wednesday evening led by Rev A M Billingsley district superintendent.
Parents and patrons may view monthly drawings from grades at the public library. Mrs J A McNeal returned from West Liberty with her daughter who will enter public schools this week. The little girl had stayed with an aunt while the family settled in their new home. Attention K of P social at Kinsella Hall Friday evening November 10 admission 15 cents children 10 cents committee.
Work continues on the Anamosa saloon petition though not filed. A report suggests 93 percent of signatures, with earlier scattered reports. If signatures keep rising a report of 113 percent may be expected.
Miss Florence Livingstone of Center Junction traveled to town last Monday from Farley where she had stayed a month with her sister Mrs Bucher. An X ray examination disclosed a fracture in her elbow that will prevent full use for a month or two.
Henry Folkers of Wayne township shows wit in earning, while Timothy Seed gained by threshing a hay stack to harvest 360 dollars worth of seed. The hay keeps its value for feed after threshing.
Rudy Bohren and wife came home from their summer trip to Switzerland last Tuesday morning. Bohren spent several days in Ohio visiting relatives on the way back. He enjoyed the visit but was glad to return and greet friends in Monticello. The Hogan family of Castle Grove township faces trouble as a 23 year old son deranges and is treated in a Dubuque sanitarium after a recent escape. The school board will use the heating plant second story for manual training. space plastered and benches to be bought, at no extra cost to the district with Mr. Miller leading the project.
Rev W Z Allen of Reinbeck recently preached at the Presbyterian church and declined a proposed salary of 1000 per year and parsonage use. Officials plan a canvass of members and seek to raise the offer to 1200 annually.
Mr and Mrs C Freeman of Fre pore Bunds were in Montivello last on day visiting Robert Williamson and H S Richardson. They have spent the past two weeks visiting old-time friends in Junction Center. Measrs John K Hale Anamosa James Murfield Martello and Matt Noyes Monticello county supervisor met Dela ware county supervisors last Tuesday and inspected the Maquoketa county line bridge and accepted it. Filling has not yet been done due to prior engagements of crews.
F W Royden administrator of the B L Hoyt estate grants the Hoyt nursery and 96 acres of land to continue the business on his own account. He is expected to maintain Hoyt’s success and will relocate his family to Jones county. Also noted are local moves and a marriage in Wayne township with a serenade crowd of eighty men and nine girls.
James A. McNeal of Wellman purchases Herman Witt stock and opens a jewelry store in Monticello offering free watch adjustments and free jewelry cleaning. He plans to expand his line before the holiday season and advertises in this paper. Train timetables show minor changes with earlier departures from Cedar Rapids and Higgins service adjustments. Miss Kate Andresen, 18, dies of infantile paralysis near Amber, first fatal case in the county, quarantine placed. Dr. Sigworth attends.
Harry E. Netcott of Independence reviews the central heating and ventilating plant for the school buildings. He reports excellent overall performance with minor items, recommending acceptance by the school board with a one year guarantee period. He notes surplus capacity at the high and graded schools under favorable conditions, ensuring adequate ventilation even in tougher conditions.
Miss Edna Templeton daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Templeton and Mr Eugene M Byers son of Mrs Louisa Byers married quietly on October 25 They had a short wedding trip by train and will be at home after December 1 Both graduates of Monticello High School the couple plans a prosperous future with musical talents noted by friends The Express extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
The Iowa intra state express rates, effective November 1, drop on average 10 to 25 percent from old levels. Minimum charge falls from 25 to 20 cents. Agricultural parts and certain items shift to a general special rate with a 35 cent minimum for heavy shipments. Shippers with sizable orders benefit from the lower scale.
Cassius E. Cahoon, Emmetsburg lawyer and former Jones county resident, died November 25 after heart failure in federal court at Council Bluffs. He lived in Onslow as a youth, studied at Monticello high school in 1872–73, trained as a lawyer, and left politics from the Democratic party to support socialism. He leaves a wife and one son and was known for candor, legal skill, and involvement in a Kim mersburg professional club debates. He was brother to John Cahoon of Wyoming.
Events from November 1891 include births and deaths in Castle Grove and Wayne township, a new kitchen cabinet patent by A B Tucker, cattle prices with a three cow purchase for 48.75, marriages of Ellen Hoult and Hippolyte Perrenoud among others, a cantata at the opera house, a barn fire costing Henry Harms 3500 with 1960 insurance, evangelist meetings, a student at Cedar Falls, Odd Fellows encampment hall dedication, Gard Hicks voting trip, and land sale of Castle Grove farm to Michael McLaughlin at 45 per acre.
Denver speaker Monroe Markley spoke on Doing The Impossible before a large audience at the Presbyterian church last Monday evening. He reviewed century achievements with vivid imagery and humor, noting not all parts of the machinery ran smoothly on his first appearance this season.
The article invites readers to talk with Mr. Benson of the Weiler Piano Co Chicago about buying a piano for winter home comfort. It notes his availability at the Kasper building for discussions on piano purchases. It also mentions the Congregational church Working Band annual sale and supper on Wednesday November 22 from 5 to 8 pm.
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