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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
7
Home news item lists residents and visitors across Anamosa and nearby towns. Names include Miss Bessie Potter Ray Lee Mrs H W Kness Harriet Coughlin Kate Maurice Harold Marshall Ernest Landis and Carlton etc plus brief notes on illnesses and travels to Cedar Rapids Marion Dubuque Sioux City and Chicago. The column also mentions a rummage sale postponed due to influenza and a sergeant appointment at Camp McClellan.
Monticello schools and churches shut down as state health board urges suspension of public gatherings amid an influenza outbreak. Nearby towns report hospital visits, visits by relatives, and travel as residents cope with illness and precautionary measures.
Citizens intending full payment on Fourth Liberty Loan bonds should act by Monday October 21. Settlements for full payments must reach the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago by October 24. Banks face heavy clerical work to format subscriptions to meet government rules, so inform your banker of payment plans and make open settlements by the deadline.
The company closed its season with between 25 000 and 26 000 cases of corn, each 24 cans, totaling a little over 600 000 cans. Output was nearly 1 000 cases fewer than last year as corn was smaller and ears less perfect. About ninety percent required trimming, causing waste. Prices expected to mirror last year and tax revenue will be collected.
Mrs Harriet Stauring widow of W H Stauring died in Herkimer New York last week. Her body was to be sent to Bowen's Prairie Cemetery for burial beside her husband. She and her husband lived in Bowen's Prairie and Monticello before moving to Herkimer where she later resided with relatives. She had no children and was accompanied to Herkimer by neighbor Mrs Hanawalt for care.
In a private letter a soldier notes his company bought $5,000 of bonds. Men paid $10 per month for a $100 bond or $5 for a $50 bond for ten months, leaving many with less than $10 monthly for expenses. He praises the spirit and urges others in Jones county to support the drive.
Judge John T. Moffit of Cedar county and Judge Ellison of Jones are foreshadowed as candidates for the four district court judges. Linn, Jones, and Cedar counties seek one seat each, with Ellison likely to lead the judicial ticket. The four judges Ellison Moffit Smith and Dawley have strong records in appeals to the supreme court.
Jones county committees report a $100000 gap in the Liberty Loan quota. Banks will cover the deficiency and await resale of unsold bonds. Delinquents will be rounded up to meet proper quotas, with repayment expected from the bonds sold. Committees pledge stern action toward those able to pay but abstaining.
V O Welch and H B Lee traveled to Wyoming forenoon to locate an agent accused of selling stock to farmers in violation of the food order. The man reportedly carries sugar and uses extra portions at meals, boasting of it. He could not be found, and would have faced the loyalty court and a Red Cross contribution if located.
William Walters and Edward J. Zimmerman, both 21, died of pneumonia after influenza at Camp Dodge. They were sons of J J Walters and William G Zimmerman, enlisted September 11 after leaving Jones county with the September 4 contingent. Their bodies arrived in Anamosa this morning.
Ruth Nelson, newly posted with the Red Cross, writes from Europe about a rough voyage yet free of seasickness and meals missed. She rooms with an Indiana-born Red Cross worker bound for Rome and notes her youth yet demure conduct. Nelson hints at landing details via Mr Stirton from a beautiful country and provides the Red Cross Paris address.
Anamosa Journal reports Private Edward C. Bakula 24 of Jones County was killed in action in France while serving with the 59th Regulars. His sister Mrs. Wes Marek received the telegram from the War Department. Bakula was part of the first Jones County contingent that left Anamosa for Camp Dodge in September 1917 and joined the Regular army infantry with Louis Finn of Temple Hill.
Mrs. M. I. Hogan and two children remain ill with influenza at the hospital. Dr. T. M. Redmond attends influenza patients. Mrs. Louis Hoag and baby boy returned home. Barney Magee left the hospital earlier in the week. Miss Garvin and Miss McNamara receive influenza treatment. G. H. Hilers underwent a Tuesday operation with very favorable condition.
Suter and Son advertises lard at special price for bulk orders and offers jar filling services for customers.
The loyalty court in Anamosa summoned 40 delinquents for not subscribing to liberty bonds or other war subscriptions. Ed Lorentzen and Leroy Peet were tried, with Lorentzen ordered to buy 2500 more bonds and donate 500 to the Red Cross while Peet must add 6100 in bonds and give 500 to the Red Cross. Peet paid a portion after resistance. most delinquents paid their quotas and cases were dismissed.
The loyalty court met yesterday forenoon with twenty cases on the docket but none were tried as all participants settled and paid. Morning collections reached $11,000 plus penalties to the Red Cross. The court will reconvene to address those who have not bought bond shares or settled locally.
Thomas J. Cassidy a Monticello resident for over 50 years died last Saturday following a lengthy illness. He was a skilled stone mason and bricklayer who owned multiple Monticello homes and supported his family through work. He was born April 20 1849 near Maquoketa Iowa and married Mary Abel in 1872. Surviving are his widow two sons brothers and a sister. Funeral was held Monday at his home with Rev J H W Barr officiating and Oakwood Cemetery interment.
Army officials under General Pershing issue a Christmas parcel label to each man to prevent misaddressed gifts. Relatives or friends must present the label at the nearest Red Cross chapter to obtain a carton. A library exhibit shows the sample box for men in France.
War Department reports 213 deaths at Camp Dodge between Sept 13 and Oct 12, far fewer than at Camp Grant in Illinois. The list names registrants in line for entrainment during the five days after Oct 21 for Camp McClellan in Alabama.
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