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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
7
Jacob Darrow family moves to Stone City while Mr. Lon Bigley returns from Chicago. Mrs. Henry Monck greets a daughter born last Saturday. J. N. Peterson joins Monticello State Bank. taxes and fall sales prompt local commerce. Wood tops $5.50 a card as farmers anticipate price relief. Burrichter’s and Deutrick stores promote groceries and garments.
The column reports church unions welcoming Rev. W E Van Buren and social events. It notes a daylight theft of 26 50 from Mrs Mary Howe and local ads for Tamoka coffee and Deatrick’s goods. It covers baptisms, theatre, a public dairy sale, lodge meetings, harvest trade, and rally Sunday at Congregationalists.
Mr Frank M Hicks, 80, fell at the post office last Saturday tripping on an iron standard under the call window used by children. He rose and walked home but later was bedbound with a severe shock though no bones were broken. Family hopes for improvement soon.
The corner stone of the Monticello Presbyterian church was laid last Tuesday afternoon with address by Rev. W. F. Grossman of Lenox College and participation from Rev. Innes and other local pastors. The church, designed by Netcott & Donnan, will cost over 15000 dollars and is set to be the city’s largest auditorium when completed by mid next summer.
Sunday night a new Vesper Service will be introduced at the Congregational church. It mirrors the Edwards Congregational church of Davenport and reflects efforts to improve worship in non-liturgical churches. The service offers liberal participation, a mix of familiar hymns and choir selections, and an attractive musical program. Attendance is invited.
Mr Wm Abel Jr offered 20 South Dakota horses at public sale in Monticello. Prices ranged from 100 to 160 dollars with a pair of blacks selling for 260 dollars and singles at 154 1385 and 137 dollars. Buyers report satisfaction with prior purchases and another load may come later. C H Soetje installs a new cash register simplifying store cash handling.
Mr. J. W. Arduser has been laid up for about two weeks due to blood poisoning in the heel of his left foot.
The home of W M Welch welcomed a baby girl last Sunday evening, marking a joyful addition to the family and bringing cheer to the household.
On the Chicago Peoria St Louis line a steam merry go round tour car collided with two freight trains in the early hours. Morris McGrew was killed, John Reichart rescued from wreckage, others injured, and the carousel reduced to splinters. Cartano and Eberhart survived with minor injuries. McGrew from Springville had worked at Shorty Kehoe’s lunchroom on Farley street. Mrs Leclerc Buncombe Iowa and Mrs Acheson Parnassus Penn visit nearby families.
Miss Louise Bebb returned from Cornell College to attend the Trefz Leclerc wedding, with family and guests in attendance.
This season shows a gain in dress goods business as stock is larger and styles, especially in black, are more attractive. Buyers are urged to examine here before purchasing dress or waist material to avoid a mistake.
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