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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
5
Many residents and nearby guests are listed as visitors in Cedar Rapids Monticello Laurens Hopkinton and other towns. Meetings and events include district court term starting on the 27th county supervisors canvassing election returns and a Royal Neighbors meeting next Tuesday November 14. Local businesses advertise underwear suits and gloves for men boys and leather and yarn mittens.
Mrs. M H Teeter visited Anamosa for a D A R meeting while Mre Joan Fairbanke traveled to Eureka Montana on her father's health emergency. Local civic news covers elections, club activities, school mishaps, and livestock auctions with names such as Foster Clothing Co and the Kulhavy herd cited.
Matthias Sweeny and family from Hopkinton and Mr and Mrs Ambrose Stevenson of Clinton visit Monticello today. Mr Stevenson and wife were Monticello residents a generation ago. they wed here 83 years ago. John Thompson injured when a hog rack spring seat collapsed. collar bone broken and he wears a sling. Congregational church bazaar and supper set for Wednesday November 15 in the church lecture room starting at 2 pm with supper 5 to 8 pm. Monticello residents invited.
Mayor J A Voorhees announces Monticello households should stock water before the reservoir cleaning and flushing begins about 5 PM Saturday. Water use may be limited through the evening and into early Sunday morning.
Judge Reed in Dubuque federal court ordered the absolute sale of the Oan road after higher prior bids failed with operation conditions. The next offering, scheduled for November 28, will feature bids from bidders with sale to the highest bidder and no restrictions on operation.
Myer underwent vision testing and glasses were fitted by Dr G Stubler, confirming updated eyewear.
A Monticello column recounts election wireless scoops by Winfred Slauson and Leo Locher, final rally notes by J. T. Lanigan, and a Republican push. It also marks a golden wedding in Scotch Grove for Mr. and Mrs. Monta, a two story brickish project by W. W. Hogan, a restaurant lease, and a playful monarch range promotion from Ricklefs NeNeill inviting families to name non users for a catch ball game.
At the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning the children and young people will occupy the middle pews and take part in the service. The pastor will deliver a children and young people's sermon titled The Father's business and our part in it. Miss Augusta Haeussler directs two songs as the youth choir sings a solo by Gene De Witt and an anthem by the choir. Parents are specially invited to attend. Committee.
Christian Edward Huebner of Cass township died at home last Sunday at 4 45 pm after 4 months illness. Born August 24 1883 in Helermoor Germany he emigrated to the United States in 1902 settling near Roanoke Illinois later moving to Cass township. He married Clara Eblers in Germany and is survived by his wife two young children his parents five sisters and two brothers in Germany. Funeral at German Lutheran church yesterday at 11 am Rev Hans Naether officiating. Interment Prairie Hill cemetery.
Professor A Stephenson of DePauw University will deliver a series on early Christian history in Monticello next week. He focuses on the first three centuries, drawing on Greek and Latin sources, with lectures at multiple churches and no admission fees. Free will offerings will be accepted at the final lecture.
A retrospective from Express files recalls November 1891 events in Monticello and area. Notable items include a 16 degree below zero reading, Florida winter plans by F S Dunham, deaths of Mrs Kingsley and Rev Foedsch, the Odd Fellows hall dedication, farm sales, a lightning fire at a Harms barn, and a double wedding at the Hoult residence.
Nellie Hubbard reports on school visits and class activities including a mock presidential straw poll favoring Hughes 74 to 51. The county republican campaign trail visits towns with Good and Moore delivering speeches on national and state issues, emphasizing good roads. a disruptive heckler at Monticello drew laughter and a quick counter from Good. W H Mader, a Walker resident, shot himself near 8 p.m. after weeks of mental distress.
Three years ago a youth group formed the Hawkeye Radio association to promote wireless telegraphy across Iowa. The Hawkeye league now relay messages on government plans and began November 8 with a greeting from newly elected governor W. L. Harding.
A traveling correspondent lauds Monticello fair as the best yet with fine grounds lights and fountains. The Scotch Grove band of 40 men and Otto’s band of Davenport provide notable music. The Scotch Grove group, composed of local farmers, impresses with a ten piece arrangement and strong leadership by Mr Royden.
The Perkins law has led to 600 children treated at the State Hospital in Iowa City and 200 operations to correct deformities, with most successes. The Tipton Advertiser lauds the program as a strong humanitarian investment and urges liberal future support.
In Monticello Iowa a store offers four Monarch ranges and asks readers to write the names of two families not using a Monarch range who need a new one. The note asks for verification of households and mentions a family named McNeill.
Professor Arthur George Smith head of mathematics at Iowa University died last Friday after months of blood corpuscle trouble that developed into pernicious anemia. He had served as a faculty leader and contributed to the department and university.
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