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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
7
Readable tip notes that Noyes at Onslow will stock buckwheat flour and Vermont maple sugar in a few days. The writer suggests combining these items to make something fine.
Local notes report visits by Elmer Hoag to Monticello and by J W Good from Cedar Rapids, a dismissed endorsement of school events, farm and business ads, legal actions in Anamosa court, and upcoming community events including a German Lutheran mission feast and a Musical Georgettes program.
Hon. Walter I Smith a prominent Iowa Congregamen will deliver a Republican political speech at Monticello on Friday evening October 16. He is described as a bright forceful speaker who engages auditors fairly.
A horse and buggy were stolen on Main Street Anamosa last Monday. Two young men were arrested and jailed charged with theft after trying to pawn and resell the rig in Dubuque Monticello and Anamosa. One man gave the name Frank Smith. Grand jury likely to indict for theft or embezzlement.
Visitors Day is set for Wednesday October 14 in Monticello Public Schools. Patrons may visit at any time to see a day’s work. about half the teaching staff is new this year and parents are urged to meet them. A room entrance program list is posted and visitors are asked to go from room to room without formal knocking.
At Iowa City last Saturday the varsity team defeated the alumni 16 to 0. At Mt Vernon Cornell College defeated Des Moines College 65 to 0.
The Express details October events from McConnon & Kenney opening a meat market to major changes in local firms. Jewett jewelry store sale, carpenters sought for Temple Hill and Monticello, and political campaigns led by Leftingwell and others. The Iowa Agricultural College opened October 21. Fire Company officers were elected with Hunt as foreman.
Frances Stoddard wed Leonard T Arduser at the Stoddard residence on Second avenue Cedar Rapids. The ceremony featured Helen Murphy of Vinton singing God Sent You Me with piano by Alice Jervis of Vinton. Afterward guests were served as the couple prepared to travel to Stamford South Dakota for a farming real estate venture.
Ludwig Woellert died at his Delaware home Sunday morning September 20 1908 after a brief illness. Born in Germany March 8 1836 he was 72. He arrived in 1872 settling in Dubuque then Delaware county and married Wilhelmina Bock November 11 1863. ten children were born, nine survive, and his wife died January 8 1908. He is also survived by thirty three grandchildren and numerous relatives including Mrs John Yelden Mrs E Claus Frederic William Mrs Otto Mussehl Mrs Chas Roth John Mrs Reed Baldwin George and adopted son Fred. The St Paul railroad opened a new line to Butte Montana reaching Lombard 90 miles away until October 3 and the town is 1523 miles west of Chicago. Dubuque county has paid seven hundred dollars in gopher bounties since January.
Quails are unusually plentiful this season prompting farmers to plan generous care during upcoming cold weather. Representative C. B. Paul assists in Judge Miller's office during the judge’s illness. Ice shortages follow warm September. W A Cunningham supplies dealers across Monticello and nearby towns. Mrs. George Schoonover hosts a reception for 150 ladies on September 26. Rev A Remley, brother of Judge H M Remley, dies in California and is mourned in Iowa City. he was 49, a State University graduate and lawyer who pursued theology.
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