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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

5

Visiting residents listed in Dubuque area social notes

The column records numerous guests and visits across Dubuque and nearby towns including Mrs. Mattie McAleer and son Robert Cedar Rapids visitors, Mrs. Kent Kendall from Cedar Rapids visiting her mother, and Miss Anna Hauss attending a wedding in Dubuque. It notes illnesses and new births, and a card party plus Japanese sale at Neuman in November.

Mattie McAleer Robert Dubuque A. G. Rodman Waterloo Isabel Meyer Cedar Rapids Kent Kendall Cedar Rapida Anna Gerdes Neuman

Chrysanthemums for sale and local visits fill Monticello

C L Van Meter promotes a fall display of chrysanthemums for sale at reasonable prices. Multiple visits unfold as residents and relatives travel between Dubuque Bangor Manchester Ames and Ames Iowa. Notices include piano tuning orders, football game plans, medical updates and property sale details.

C. L. van Meter

Local Notices and Community News Roundup

Des Moines hosting the annual convention of the Mutual Insurance associations of Iowa with Messrs Sprague Hosford and Gerd Harms in attendance. An organ recital by Prof Reichlin of New York City is set for tomorrow evening at the Sandhill church with advance sale strong. Mr and Mrs Richardson plan a winter in Los Angeles with John Shimanek of Oxford Junction assisting Monticello State Bank in his absence. A cold snap last weekend turned rain to sleet and ice, 3 below zero Tuesday morning. Marriage licenses issued by Clerk George A. Fisher include Terwilliger Sanford and Lechlemme Hutton, Stott Littlefield, Liddy Andrie, Kulhavy Shedeck.

Mesars Sprague Hosford Castle Grove Insurance Company Gerd Harms German Mutual Insurance Company Des Moines Mutual Insurance Associations of Iowa Sandhill Reichlin New York City Richardson Los Angeles California John Shimanek Oxford Junction Monticello District Court George A. Fisher Lewis D. Terwilliger Grace Sanford L. J. Lechlemme Oral Hutton Scotch Grove Wilbur Stott Pearl Littlefield John A. Liddy Agnes Andrie Frank Kulhavy Frances Shedeck

Monticello News Highlights Old Resident's Voting Record

Lucian Rios, a longtime Monticello resident, reportedly voted for president for the 15th time, a sixty year span. A.J. Carlson, new owner of the C A Errickson grocery, advertises price cuts in dry goods and crockery though no grocery discounts. Mrs Pearl Gaddis Littlefield married Wilbur W. Stott in Monticello, with Rev. A P Walton officiating. Judge J D Beals travels to Topeka for a month with humor noted by friends. Peter Vesey, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Vesey, killed by a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul freight near Rhodes. funeral in Hopkinton Observatory cemetery.

Lucian Rios Monticello Jones County A.J. Carlson C. A. Errickson the Express Carlson Pearl Gaddis Littlefield James Gaddie Hopkinton Wilbur W. Stott Mr. Stott Charles Stott A. P. Walton Presbyterian Church J. D. Beals Canter Junction Topeka Kansas Jerry Simpson Peter Vesey Charles Vesey Chicago, Milwaukee Hopkinton Cemetery

Religious census of Monticello churches reported

Reverends Cushman and Barr completed a city census listing 598 families and their church preference within Monticello. Methodists 155 Presbyterians 135 Congregationalists 126 Catholics 90 German Reformed 34 German Lutheran 15, with note that rural memberships could alter totals.

C. E. Cushman Congregational Church J. H. Barr Methodist Episcopal Church Monticello Methodist Episcopal

Wellspring Shoots Five Feet Above Ground At Petersen Farm

Paul Peterson, northwest of Monticello, reports an artesian well with a gush after rock was penetrated. Lew Tiede drilled to 185 feet, now water rises over five feet, piping planned to barn stockyards and house. he says windmills may become obsolete if head remains.

Paul Peterson Monticello Lew Tiede

Parish Players to perform three one act plays at the opera house

The Parish Players under Katherine S. Brown present three one act plays on Wednesday November 22 at the opera house for the Redpath_Vanter Bureau. The five member troupe includes Fern Hobart Doubleday Karl Russell Hugh Wheeler Carel and Fritz Schlemmer. The group is headed by a Chicago church and has drawn national attention for chautauqua and lyceum tours. Agnes Andrie married John H Liddy at Sacred Heart church yesterday morning. The couple will travel to Kansas City and other points before returning to Monticello. The Express offers congratulations.

Opera House Katherine Brown Redpath-Vanter Bureau Katherine 8. Brown Fern Hobart Doubleday Victoria Players Karl Russell Sultan Sultan of Sulu Hugh Wheeler Carel Spenders Fritz Schlemmer Art Institute of Chicago Chicago Redpath Bureau Chautauqua Lyceum Agnes Andrie Mis James Hayes John Andrie Belle Plaine John H.,liddy Dennis Liddy Sacred Heart Church George A. Hauck Misa Katherine Liddy Frank Liddy

Lectures on Early Church History at Monticello

Dr. Andrew Stephenson, formerly of DePauw University, lectures on early church history in Monticello with sessions at four churches this evening and tomorrow evening beginning 7 80. He cites 2nd century figures Clemment, Paiycarp and Ignatius and notes the spread of Christianity from slaves to a global presence.

Andrew Stephenson DePauw University Monticello Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Congregational Church Jesus Obriat

Independent Faber Nears Dubuque County Supervisor Win

Matt Faber of the Cascade region nearly ties the machine candidates in Dubuque County supervisor race. Debate centers on Julien township residency limits and legal qualifications. The count draws watchdogs as potential litigation looms over the winner. Coal prices burden poor families with rail and mine shortages contributing to higher consumer costs. Iowa coal at wholesale $3 a ton plus freight raises local prices. Town coal praised for economy despite lower grade. Wholesalers reportedly stifle distribution and a manufacturer faces pressure against reselling coal.

Matt Faber Cascade Monticello Dubuque County Regine Mr. Faber Faber Julien Township Dibgune Kentucky Voorhees Iowa

Death of Wm J Good a Monticello resident

Wm J Good longtime Monticello resident died Friday November 1 from paralysis after being found unconscious at home. Born Philadelphia December 22 1847 he lived in Scotch Grove Hopkinton and Delaware counties before moving to Monticello. He leaves a widow five children J W Good Cedar Rapids George H Good Hopkinton James B Good Portland EB Mathe son and Frank L Good Monticello. Funeral Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church with Oakwood Cemetery interment.

Wm. J. Good Monticello Mr. Good J. H. Barr Methodiat Episcopal Church Oakwood Cemetery Philadelphia Scotch Grove Township Elizabeth Ford John Ford Cascade Heo Cedar Rapids George H. Good Hopkinton James B. Good Portland Oregon EB. Matheson Frank L. Good James Scotch Grove Township Delaware County aA _creamery Blackhawk Oil Company Cedar Falls

Monticello Defeats Springville in New Gymnasium Opener

Monticello topped Springville 28 to 16 in the opening game at the new gymnasium. The crowd roared as Monticello built from an 18 to 9 halftime lead, with their scoring machine overpowering Springville in the second half.

Mabel Lund Doria Northrop Frieda Hanken Opera House Sophomera Springville Yella Monticello

Monticello Hunts Win Over Springville In New Gym

Monticello high school, led by Milroy, defeated Springville 16 to 8 in the Springville gym. Hampton and Kennedy starred for Springville while Monticello's teamwork carried the win. Next game is November 24 in Monticello against Springville. A separate note recounts a tired telephone girl at church who misheard the closing hymn as a busy line.

J. H. Milroy Monticello Springville Cartano Rickels Haven Bort Clampton Kennedy Graham Dunlop Cos Milroy Zymnasium

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