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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1915

Page

2

Asturian club meeting noted with readings and plans

Onslow November 28 report details a stormy day but strong Asturian club presence at the November 5 meeting. Roll call quotes Washington Irving. Rip Van Winkle read. current events by Mrs Edna Hanna. next gathering December 4 with Mrs Murray. Presbyterian church bazaar planned December 2. bazaar to run 10:00 1:30 with sale. local visits and illness news included.

Scroggie Washington Irving Dennison Rip van Winkle Joseph Jefferson Edna Hanna Jesson Maryland New York Pear Center Junction Peterson Presbyterian Guild Opera House Rex Onslow Royal Royal Chratterton J.C. Murray Elma Lulu Greiser Dubuque Cora French Ames George Dillon Hall

Center Junction Event and Local News Highlights

Center Junction announces an oyster supper and entertainment by the Presbyterian S. M. at the opera hall on Saturday November 27 with imported performers and curios. The town records a wedding of Ella Bailey and George Andrews on Wednesday November 24 in Anamosa. Local residents attend football in Iowa City and various residents travel to Monticello Anamosa and Wisconsin for work and leisure.

Presbyterian S. 8 Jones County Center Junction J. M. Young and Royal J. C. Davis Miss Georgia Iowa City Ethel Sinkey Aggie Moline Wm. Stingley Illinois Elmer Andrews Anamosa Elizabeth McDonald Monticello Spattord Kester Leo Courtney Wisconsin Art Glick Olin

Castle Grove News Roundup: Teachers Named and Local Updates

In Castle Grove township on November 23, teachers for winter terms listed by district include No. 1 Mary Delay No. 2 Evelyn Ward of Cascade No. 8 Marcella Britting of Montivello No. 4 Blanche Deischer No. 6 Alice Deischer No. 7 Mary Waddick. Henry Seehusen moves to the former Hiben property plans a new dwelling next spring. John Haley built a new barn with Fred Epper to occupy next year. Monticello residents Mr and Mrs Q F Hosford visited. Gerdes walks with a limp after a sprain. L R Jacobs of Monticello visited on an errand. Rev W A Allen of Monticello to preach at the chapel next Sunday. Rev B S Ferguson preached a fine sermon there last Sunday. Mrs B J Noble returned from Doon visit. L F Balster in Scotch Grove on Monday.

Mary Delay Evelyn Ward Cascade Marcella Britting Montivello Blanche Deischer Alice Deischer Mary Waddick Henry Seehusen Center Junction Chris Hiben John Haley Fred Epper Q. F. Hosford Monticello Castle Grove Jon G. H. Gerdes L. R. Jacobs W. 4. Allen Ferguson B. J. Noble Doon L. F. Balster Scotch Grove

Prairieburg News Notes and Social Updates

Miss Velma Whitney plans not to repeat the Coggon walking trip between Prairieburg and Coggon after saying the route is fine. Miss Christine Lawrence married a man from Cedar Rapids at her home near the Burg. The M. I. bazaar and supper were a financial success with high enjoyment. Regina Walsh traveled to Stone City for the weekend. Mrs. N. Nelson of Spirit Lake is visiting the F. T. Richards home. J. J. Henderson visited the Finn home near Anamosa. Lulu Schleicher was a business visitor at Marion. Prairieburg mail is received via the Coggon railway route.

Prairieburg Velma Whitney Coggon Christine Lawrence Cedar Rapids Burg Regina Walsh Stone City

Thanksgiving services set for 7 30 in Baptist church cascade

November 23 Cascade reports thanksgiving services to be held at 7 30 p m in the Baptist church with Rev H Davies of the M GE church delivering the sermon. Also notes visits by W 5 Kearney and Hl Ireland and a week's stay by the Ingram Stock Co at the Columbia. Stormy weather paused building work for several days.

Cascade Baptist Church H. Davies M. GE Phil Kauder Willia St. Paul Dyersville Hl. Ireland Anamosa Kearney Grinnell W. Hl. Huntington Waterloo Ingram Stock Co Columbia J. &. Faber Des Moines

Inauguration of Charles W. Flint at Cornell College

Dr. Charles W. Flint was inaugurated Friday November 19 as Cornell College president. Born in Canada, naturalized American, he comes from a Brooklyn church leadership role and Iowa ties. Leaders from state and national colleges praised his practical, scholarly, and spiritual approach. Nearly 100 institutions sent representatives and many educators attended.

Iowa West Charles W. Flint Cornell College Flint United States Cornell Brooklyn New York Doctor Flint Thomas H. Macbride State University of Iowa George B. Vincent University of Minnesota John A. Marquis Coe College Caleb T. Winchester Wesleyan University New England Francis J. McConnell Denver Hugh D. Atchison Dubuque R. W. Cowper Upper Iowa University Charles M. Stuart Garret Biblical Institute Abbie 8. Abbott Cedar Rapids Nancy J. Carpenter Iowa State Teachers’ College

Corn Crops and Silage Tales From Young Iowa Farmers

In Marshalltown reports from young farmers describe corn crop mishaps and silage experiments. Tales include corn pulped to feed hogs and cattle chewing waterlogged ears, silo feeding mishaps, and cattle reacting oddly to wet grain.

Marshalltown Times - Republican

Government experts report bumper corn crop

The report claims a bumper corn crop as the lead story while noting a sale reading about 100 jack rabbits at $1 each. The contrast with the commission house sale is highlighted in a broader national economy context.

Chicago Commission House Washington

Articles of Incorporation for Scotch Grove Cemetery Assn

The document records the incorporation of The Scotch Grove Cemetery Association in Scotch Grove Iowa. It outlines name purpose capital structure membership trustees officers meetings indebtedness and amendment rules dated October 13 1915 with notary acknowledgment on October 18 1915.

The Scotch Grove Cemetery Association Scotch Grove General Interests Iowa A. D Wm. B. Warner H. Y H. Carson J.S. Prouty J. W. Hutton H.C. Hughes State of Jones County H. H. Carson J. L. Prouty O. Hughes

Origins of Portugal Name Traced to Oporto Inhabitants

The text notes that Portugal's inhabitants descend from the Alananians and Visigoths who settled in the region in the fourth century. It states the name Portuguese derives from the original appellation of Oporto and adds a social quip about domestic courtesy.

Portugal Oporto

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Castle George Prairiebureg United States of America Eure Presbyterian Church Scotch Grove Township Board of Trustees E. E. Reed McAleer Jesus Mohammed Buddha Continental Congress George Washington Congress Central Lumber & Coal Co G. P. Roekstad Negr Harry E. Netcott Independence, Iowa Horse Hospital George Albery Cedar Street First Street Victor C. N. Patrick Tometrist W. A. Mirick South Cedar St Cali Pilgrim Fathers Round Oak Stores Beacon Falls O. C Arctic Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
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