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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1914

Page

2

Three M's youth class formed in Castle Grove

Rev and Mrs Montgomery hosted the young men's Sunday school class electing Will Hiller president A M E Lande vice president and Robert Howie secretary treasurer naming the group the Three M's Morals Mind and Muscle. Local real estate changes include M J Hogan selling 120 acre farm to John Inabnit at 200 per acre.

Castle Grove W.2a Montgomery Will Hiller A. HE. Lande Robert Howie M. J. Hogan John Inabnit Hogan Pat Leonard Anamosa Ames J. Noble Grace Cedar Rapids Jack Frost F. D. McLaughlin Monticello C. R. Wilder Oelwein F. M. Burch Graham Nursery Co Mechanicsville W. A. Montgomery Tipton Foley Barrack Place Will Rickels Hejinian W. F. Hintar Lovell Township G. J. Heiken Wayne J. H. Specht Harold Howie Hays Kansas Harriet Lubben Scotch Grove

Community Notices From Wyoming and Surrounding Towns

Local death calls Chris Anderson to Independence after his mother's passing. Funeral held in Grand Junction. Royal Neighbors hold a thimble bee at Will Brown's country home with good weather. District conferences and visits occur in Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Lost Nation, Oxford Mills, and Monticello as residents travel for events and family visits.

Wyoming Chris Anderson Independence Davis Grand Junction Will Brown George Meyers Emery Myers VA. C. DuPuy Cedar Rapids Park Chamberlain Anamosa Mr. Chamberlain Lucy Chamberlain Ward Kent Olin Kent John Mader C. B. Price Marshalltown A. A. Vaughn James Inglis Chauncey Tompkins Ohio Joe Carl Arvilla Monticello Robert White Shultz and Jones Lost Nation Nettie Alanssen Oxford Mills Claussen Clyde Graham LaPorte City John Brownell Lou Sherrills John T. Wherry Martin Briggs Clinton Calkins Harry Seeley Bert Gage O. C. Overley Piale Robert Jes Bernice Lewis Center Junction Attorney Reed Henry Kettlesen Oxford Earle Wilcox

Heyes Tested and Glasses Fitted by Dr LU and G Stubler

Heyes underwent eye testing and glasses fitting with Dr LU and G Stubler. The appointment confirmed vision requirements and proper lens prescription for daily use.

Prairieburg Social Notes and Local Incidents

Prairieburg residents attend services and visit friends from Monticello and Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Ray Knapp welcomes a twin birth, a boy and a girl, with the son expected to thrive. Alva Whitney’s team caused a leg injury to him while binding corn. People travel to Cedar Rapids for weddings and school breaks, with varied visits and minor injuries reported.

Prairieburg George Cowan Carrie Alice Myrtle Cowan Cora Sexton Monticello Ena Mesdames Ray Richards Arthur Dame Hattie Barker Josephine Steil McQueen Steil Richards Ray Knapp Twina Anna Petrie Arthur Postlewaiten Cedar Rapids Velma Whitney Coggon Frank McLaughlin Jr Hannah Scott Bucklin Ed Fish Laura Schoonover Central City Ed Burlingham Alburdette Fred Drexler M. J. Peet Will Holub R. D. Crouch Sara Baker Des Moines T. Abbey

Anamosa Eureka Sheds Light On Local Movements and Jobs

Sheriff Hogan lingered in Temple Hill last Friday amid rumors of campaigning. Gillen house transfers to Mrs Jennie Bedell while Mr Wilson took possession earlier in the week. Grandchild funeral in Goodland Kansas brings Mrs Mayberry and Mrs Hubbard there. Jas Templeman farm 320 acres near Morley sells to Hefflefinger for about 58000 by Johnson Land Co. Henry Anderson returns from Florida after ten months and plans ranch work with partners. Postmaster Maurice Fay to begin duties tonight, Ramsey exits after over four years and two months amid political tensions and fair records.

Anamosa Eureka W. A. Hogan Temple Hill Gillen House Jennie Bedell Wilson Rachael] Mayberry W. A. Hubbard Goodland Kansas Wm. Hubbard Jas David Russell Roaiders J. F. Cohoon Cedar Falls Jones County James Provan Geo. A. Ogle & Co Maurice Fay J. H. Ramsey E. R. Moore Post Office

High School Athletics Drive Student Spirit and Enrollment

Volleyball remains a prominent girls sport as Mrs Adams visits the high school and seniors breakfast at the city park. New student William Stabler enrolls in freshman class as total enrollment reaches 130. Juniors host a class party and girls regularly use the gym under coaches Bonner and Gantz, promoting school spirit and athletics.

Harriette Thoeni R. Adams Gantz Bonner W. A. Mirick Lincoln Thoeni Mirick Virgil William Stabler

Not So Difficult

A reflection on how moderns condemn the destruction of European colleges and cathedrals once likened to ancient Athens with its Parthenon. The writer contrasts past admiration for ancient temples with current reports of cultural losses in Europe.

Waterloo Athens

Embalmed in Agate Columns Stir Sioux City Journal Spin

A clipped note contrasts the Sioux City Journal with the Des Moines Register and Leader praising agate type in Roosevelt speeches. The line hints at evolving newspaper typography and style debates between papers.

Agate Sioux City Journal Des Moines Register and Leader Col. Roosevelt

Real estate transfers from various Iowa townships and towns

A listing of numerous property transfers including Washington, Madison, Fairview, Monticello, Anamosa, Oxford Junction, and Hale. Transfers involve Margaret McQuillen to Patrick Leonard. W H Davis to Christian Anderson. Albert May to C L Niles. James Forsythe to Albert Garnett. and many others with prices ranging from 1 to 7,000 dollars. Details show lots, blocks, subdivisions, and land descriptions across multiple townships.

Margaret McQuillen Patrick Leonard Washington Township Q. c Catherine McQuillen W. H. Davis Christian Anderson Madison Township Albert F. May C. L. Niles Shaw Fairview Township James Forsythe Albert A. Garnett Onslow Edward Soetje Alberta Soetje Monticello Catherine H. A. Soetje Oscar H. Soetje O. H. Soetje Gq. A. d D. H. Liddy C. J Mary Kiburz Liddy D. H. Soetje Nellia E. Soetje William Long E. C. Rickless Bradstreet Martin Fritz Frank Fritz Oxford Junction Gertrude M. Norton Martin P. Beck Anamosa Dora E. Hartman Crispin J. L. Kaufman Strawberry Hill F. Touhsy P. A. Heffernen Lexington Fred Hults James’ H. Ketcham Cass Township Henry Bramer Jones County Wyoming Township Abiah Lashaway First Baptist Church of W. W. Hunter J. H. Rickles Turk Ada Fredlansky Chris Anderson Green Wyoming M. J. Short Independent School District Nettie Chadwick BE. T R. M. Leets J. D. M. Crockwell H. W. Sigworth Shaw’s Tonwig Lottie Thompson E. T Rhona M. Leste O.M St. P. Ry. Co Crockwell Carter John F. Fuller Lizzie Craig Scott and Skinner John L. Baker J. L. Tellon F.M. Magee Victoria Wilcox S. W. Walton A. K E. Walton L. E. Starry William van Roden South Olin Rome Township J. W. Coxsee W. A. Storm Barbara Marek Anna Joseph Holub C. W. Coppess C. L. Cruise Hale

Claims Against Jones County for Poor Outside

A damaged ledger lists numerous claims against Jones County for aid outside the poor farm. Items include medical services from multiple doctors, provisions, rent, fumigation, lumber, gas, and various household supplies. Amounts range from a few dollars to over a hundred, with names such as J W Conmey, Eclipse Lumber Co, Sisters of Mercy, and Mershon & Stingley appearing among the entries.

Alspaugh Reynolds Conmey Dearborn & Sons Eclipse Lumber Co K C Gorman Hunter Hejiiadn Leader Dept Meek & Beam Monroe Mills & Holtman Mershon & Stingley John Rowen Sigworth Sisters of Mercy Clark Clarke Grace Miller Daisie Maxon Elmer Rathbun Brady & Murphy Dishea Crispin Franks & Sons

Domestic Economy Course Schedule for October

The third year course in Domestic Economy is announced for October 12 to 17 in the public library lecture room. Miss Neale Knowles will lecture with tickets at $1 full course or 25 cents per lecture. The committee includes Mrs. H C Coughlan and others. a detailed lineup covers Physical Efficiency, nutrition, dining room demonstrations, art in the home, desserts, meat dishes, child welfare, beverages, and disease prevention.

Misa Neale Knowles Town State College H. C. Coughlan D. E. Pond E. M. Baker Co. J. Northrop Ethel George

Domestic Science Week At Library Lecture Room

The Aq Use Economic course hosts its third year with Miss Neale Knowles from Iowa State College leading the program during October 12 to 17. Tickets are $1 for full, 25 cents for single. The course promotes practical home and community improvements through Domestic Science education and extension work.

Neale Knowles Iowa State College

Printing office visit quoted as ill mannered

Breda News warns visitors against reading proof sheets for the next issue likening it to snooping in a kitchen. Burlington Gazette notes a hypothetical event in Przemysl where removing the letter z from words would aid the Russians.

Breda

Faith and the Tailor’s Debt A Prussian King Joke

A Prussian king once asked a young man his faith. The youth replied he believed what his tailor believes and that the tailor believes he will not be paid 30 marks. The king smiled, gave 30 marks, and the youth kept his faith. Later the youth confessed he could not change his faith for 30 marks.

Prussia

Asthmador Guaranteed by Dr Schiffmann in Monticello

Dr Rudolph Schiffmann announces a risk free guarantee for Asthmador. Monticello sufferers can buy a 50 cent package at Palmer Pharmacy and return it for a full refund if it fails to give immediate relief. Similar guarantees apply through local druggists or direct from Dr Schiffmann in St Paul.

Palmer Pharmacy Monticello Rudolph Schiffmannn R. Schiffmanno St. Paul Miun

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice

An old newspaper classified style ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh via Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from F J Cheney Co and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo and notes internal medication with 75 cent bottles and free testimonials. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney National Bank OF Commerce

Dr Fred Puleston Office Ad

Dr Fred Puleston offers professional medical services at Eilers & Bolton's store. Calls answered day and night with night coverage from the office. Specializes in Eye Ear Nose and Throat diseases and rupture treatment. Fidelity pledged in patient care.

Fred Puleston Eilers & Bolton

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