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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1912

Page

10

Local society notes from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns

Mrs. O H Soetje is in Cedar Rapids today while W M Welch visited Manchester. Numerous residents visit nearby towns. births and visits are noted including a son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Wilken. Travel, shopping ads, and new business openings appear amid a flurry of social updates from Anamosa to Davenport.

O. H. Soetje Cedar Rapids W. M. Welch Manchester John Wilken The Stork Frank Vernimont John J. Locher Lawrence Jacobs Waterloo

Monticello Daily Gossip Highlights Local Movements

Residents report visits and trips across Iowa and beyond. Mrs Will Putnam spent the week in Manchester while Reed attended legal business there. Several families, including Hogan and Polishta, visited Cedar Rapids and Monticello relatives. Major N G W Winner sold at Manchester street carnival.

Will Putnam Manchester N. G. W. Winner

Local News and Notices in Anamosa Area

F L Webster and wife of Ana mosa spent Sunday in town with relatives and are pleased with surroundings. Gaudenz Marugg, advertises a public auction, leases his farm to Jacob Kissling and will move to Canada after visiting Switzerland. Cross Hardware Co receives a large carload of cement delayed due to car shortage. 1611 Raymond Slauson returns from homesteading in South Dakota and now owns a good quarter section. Harrison Corbett improves from illness and is moved to his daughter Mrs Dice in Center Junction. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr L Q Stubler.

F. L. Webster Anamosa Mr. Webster Gaudenz Marugg The Express Jacob Kissling Canada Switzerland Cross Hardware Co Raymond Slauson South Dakota Harrison Corbett Dice Center Junction

Marshall Family Plans Extended Rock Island Visit

Mrs. Marshall Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Marshall traveled to Rock Island last Friday evening. Mr. Marshall returned Monday morning, while the women anticipate an extended stay. W. A. Beery went to Chicago Monday night to stock the dry goods store on the corner and will take a few afternoons off to watch the World Series.

George L. Lovell Catherine Chicago Lucien Rice York Nebraska W.A. Beery

Local Notables and Business Notes Across Jones County

I G Matthiessen lands furniture contract for German Lutheran church with competitive pricing. Verdon Welch passes the Des Moines bar exam. McNeal Co. highlights affordable jewelry. Local church women report 240 dollars for expenses and benevolences. Corbin and driver tour East in a 4000 mile Ford trip with one tire puncture. Various residents report births surgeries travels and visits including Mrs Miller eye operation and European trip reports. Dr Dwight Smith to locate in Mason City. Mrs Schweitzer marks 84th birthday with family from Dubuque and Nashville ties.

Stuhler Hosts Old-Time Stag Party For Friends

George W. Stuhler celebrated a milestone birthday in his sixties with a stag party Thursday evening. He entertained male friends in a playful reunion of youth, guiding the lively games and repartee that kept guests amused and engaged.

George W. Stuhler George

Local Visitors and a Monticello Remembrance

Frances Hogg return visit from California with Marion Sleeper and friends. Edward and Mrs. Kuhlman of Maryland guests of Mrs Drees. Brother Charles Doutrick dies in Chicago. J A Doutrick seeks possible interment in Monticello. Charles, 50, widower with no children, known to Monticello residents.

Frances Hogg California Marion Sleeper Hogg T. J. Peak Monticello Jones County Edward Kuhlman Hagarstown Maryland J. A. Doutrick Charles Doutrick Chicago

Hare tested and glasses fitted

Hare underwent vision screening and glasses were fitted by Dr. L. G. Stubler.

Miss Vernie Reade Weds Everett Tremain in Local Episcopal Parsonage

Miss Vernie Reade daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Reade married Everett Tremain of Indiana last Tuesday at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage officiated by Rev Roy V Porter. The couple traveled to Indiana to visit Tremain's parents and may settle there. Tremain previously resided nearby and the bride is praised for domestic training.

Vernie Reade Samuel Reade Roy V. Porter Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Everett Tremain Indiana Hoosier State

Furniture Discount Sale Closes October 15 at Matthiassen

The big discount sale on furniture at F G Matthias sen closes October 15. Mr Matthiasen adds stoves and rugs to his stock and expects new goods ready for inspection by October 15. The town gains a complete line of home furnishings from a well regarded local store.

F. G. Matthiassen

Daughters of the American Revolution Hold Anamosa Meeting

The Francis Shaw Chapter 601 of Anamosa held its regular meeting in Monticello last Friday with 30 members present. Miss Catharine Lovell attended, Mrs. Eleanor Strawman welcomed members, Mrs. Hartman read a paper on The Home Yesterday and Tomorrow, and Miss Strawman plus Miss Agnes Stirton contributed readings and piano selections. Refreshments followed.

Francis Shaw Daughters of the American Revolution Anamosa Catharine Lovell Monticello Eleanor Strawman Hartman

Scarcity of housing drives families to double up this fall

The article notes severe housing shortage this fall with families doubling up and some tenants forced to move or leave town as rentals fill. Prospects for new homes are seen next spring, including planned houses by Dr Louis G Stuhler Dr F A Hefner Eugene Byers and Ike Suter among others.

Louis G. Stuhler F. A. Hefner Eugene Byers Ike Suter

Youth Pleaded Guilty in Store Break-In Paroled by Judge

Olyde Olmetead, indicted for breaking into Renk & Cropp, pleaded guilty. Judge Smith parole set under his attorney, with risk of transfer to reform school if parole violated. Public note expresses faith in leniency guiding the boy toward better conduct with support and guidance.

Olyde Olmetead Renk & Cropp

Young Cascade youth boards train to Cedar Rapids

A young Cascade region man, old enough to aid the country in November, rode the train to Cedar Rapids from this station last Monday evening. He spoke frankly about his first railroad journey, insisting he would stay in the same seat and not change cars despite advice to alight at Marion for the electric cars.

Cascade Cedar Rapids Marion

Tony Wilers horsae shoe tourney grinds to tight finish

Tony Wilers horsae shoe tourney drew eight contestants. John Matthiessen captured first prize for most ringers, not paid from gate receipts. George Green earned bronze for second place with his blubber tipping trick, and Bill LeClerc finished third.

Tony Wilers John Matthiessen George Green Bill LeClerc

Early Morning Wedding Ties McKinney and Miss Simona

Charles McKinney manager of Graustark company wed Miss Louiszita Simona who played Princess Vetive the night before at the opera house. Squire Kooparasa hosted the ceremony at dawn. Witnesses were William and Harry Stuhler. The couple departed north aboard the Calmar Clipper at 8:20 as a strong entertainment program followed with musical numbers and readings by the Price family and others.

F. W. Koop Charles McKinney Graustark Louiszita Simona Princess Vetive Opera House Mrs. McKinney

District Court Proceedings Open with Several Verdicts

The September term of the district court will adjourn soon after a week with a few minor cases. The jury returned a not guilty verdict in State v Grim for criminal libel following overnight deliberations. Thirteen other trials concluded or were resolved, including guilty verdicts, guilty pleas, and various injunctions and administrative orders.

District Court Frank Grim George Thompson John Yarrington Ft. Madison Clyde Olmstead Monticello H. G. A. Harper

Monticello October 1887 notable local notes

Fred Reichenbach and Major Farwell returned from trips to Colorado and New Mexico. J A Wright sold Prairie Hill store to Harm Rickels. Rev George Scott preached farewell at M E church. J P Dolliver spoke at the opera house on the 18th. Farwell farm sold for $14 000. Mrs Rickles and Emma visited Germany. Dr Grant Hicks secured a New York hospital post. Mrs Coxsee returned from Salem Ohio. Charles Moses wed Miss Hughes on the 20th. Bowens Prairie farmer damaged by watering milk. loss $160. Dr Isaac Russell abroad writing letters. Major Whittle began revival meetings with 75 conversions. A J Jackson became station agent replacing Jim Winsor. Henry Robinson funded a $300 Lutheran bell in Wayne in memory of his wife. Jury disagreed in Haines Brunthaver case and settled themselves. The thermometer fell to eight degrees, coldest October day in 30 years. C H Matson and Anna Mace wed at Monticello. Mill patrons urged to visit for service. Patrick, watchmaker and jeweler, invites customers.

Monticello the Express Fred Reichenbach Colorado Farwell New Mexico J. A. Wright Prairie Hill Harm Rickels George KM. Scott M. Ei J. P. Dolliver Opera House H. Sandhouse R. A. Rickless Emma Germany Grant Hicks New York J. W. Coxsee Salem Ohio Charles G. Moses Jasie II Hughes Scotch Grove Bowens’ Prairie Isaac Russell Ireland Scotland Major Whittle A. J. Jackson Jim Winsor Henry Robinson Lutheran Church Wayne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monticello, Ill J W. Doxshah G. Burrichter Shoes of Quaality Home News Misa Ethel George Doutricix’s Mrs. Samuel Humble Henry Heisey Hopkinton Tom J. George Burlington F.G. Matthiessen William Rohn Des Moines Reike Reiken Charles City Children’s Underwear Deutrick’s J. M. Rodman Resister Nic Baer Bowen’s Prairie Farm Joseph Strong Verdon UO. Welch New Haven Connecticut Robert Abel Cedar R Rapids Mary Hudson Nic Monternack Davenport Barney Magee John Dietiker Dr. Redmond Colfax Mrs. Dolph Huene Osdar Rapids O. D. French Newton Parrott Hicks & Rickless Thomas Shafer Grace Albery T. B. Balear Milo Caldwell Mrs. Loomis William Sloan James A. McNeal & Us the New Jewelers Paul Wagner Mrs Verner Stockwell Charles Quirk Oxford Junction George Chaloupka Wyoming Region Deatrick’s A. J. Garlinghouse Marshalltown Marcus Hayden Messrs William Stuhler Waverly Stickford Drug Store Reed M. J. Hogan Old Monnier Building Lang’s Mill Sycamore Street Ed Polishta Lubbe Ortjes J. L. Arduser Rickles Gerdes Otto Bader William Brazelton William Purdue Rock Rapids Iowa J. S. Hall John W. Schweitzer B. T. Allen John Miller Dora Rohr Harlville L. G. Stuhler Kate Stuhler Dubuque Warnicke Russell Stabler Michigan Della Sutherland Grace Schneider Wayne Coykendahl Strawberry Point Martin Kehoe Harry Ames Clyde, Ohio J. W. Campbell Flora Walter Riser Reuben Dress Henry Monk Patrick Messrs. C. H. Shhipman August Ricklefs G. P. Rockstad George Guyan Peter Prahm Frank Locher Congregational Church Newton's George Henrichs Platte, South Dakota John Hughes Mr. Hughes West Branch Will Corbin the Presbyterian Church Gladys Fairbanker Mary Coxsee Mt. Vernon Fairbanks James A. McNeal & Co’s Mesdames Paul Jacobs John Thomas Mr. Jacobs Mary Hannawalt Cedar Falls D. BE. Bannawalt Deitrick’s L. Q. Stubler I, G. Matthiessen Verdon QO. Welch Lenox College Yale James A. McNeal & Co New Jewelers the Methodist Episcopal Church William H. Corbin Tom Warner Ben Harris Andrew Cassady Indianapolis Chester Illinois King Street K. D. Miller Iowa City E. V. Miller Hans Kettletz Dora Dwight Smith Chicago Medical College Mason City Smith Charles Hughes Nashville Tennessee Charlie John Schweitzer Buol Sr GC. Buol Berdill Edward Parker Eva Kent Alice Ben Little Oelwein Matthiessen Michael McLaughlin Doutrick Price Lucile Ber Kipling Mandalay Mr. Scott Jarney Stella Price Jin Lowell State Bank Frank Jacque Jacques Hilison Frank Jacqua Menefee Va Potter Et al Oscar H. Soetija Jumma Geiseva Joe Repstein Logan D. Smith Mabel Smith W. B. Brock James J. Kinkaid R. M. Peet City of Anamosa A. N. Potter J. A. Hanley J. F. Whalen Et al Elizabeth Benham James Peeters O.M Julia Nichola Srate Rad Chester O Hllison Et al Willa Frank B. Wosoba Rachel KK. Ellison Mary H. Hoover Ellen White George Haines John Brunthaver C. H. Matson Langworthy Anna Mace Hugh Lone Thos. Oliver Farmer Coats Serge Beery Bros H. Schipman MAIN Monticello, Lowa New Coats Lovell Block Store Ture Ers E. A. Hubbard L. H. Lang
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