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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
4
John Locher visited Chicago this morning while many residents traveled to nearby towns including Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Anamosa. Deutrick's promotes millinery dress goods hats and cloaks with fashion sales and arrivals, while local visits span Davenport Manchester and Toeldo with emphasis on shopping and events.
Howard Hicks of Dubuque spent part of last week with his wife's relatives in Richland township.
J.B. Hoag of Lovell House travels in South Dakota on a hunting trip. Miss Clara Fox of Davenport visits relatives in the city. Mrs Reichart departed for a Kansas visit with her daughter. Amana Society flannels and blankets offered by Burrichter’s. Various locals mingle with relatives at Manchester and Strawberry Point as a list of visits and relocations continues.
George Nordman rents the H and Chaplin farm near Sand Spring and plans to move to his other nearby farm in Onslow. The Byams of Red Oak visit the Clark Byam home with Mrs. Morgan noted as Mr Byam s sister. Joseph Loetscher and Rosa Mettler wed at the German Reformed church parsonage. J J Cross learns of his mother s death near Toronto and travels to funeral. Hall Benedict Co offers a used Fairbanks Morse engine for farm work. Minnie Matthiessen returns to Monticello after weeks with aunt Mrs Himebaugh in Oelwein.
Mrs Clint Buffiington of Mechanicsville, visiting Mr and Mrs Alfred Starks and Misses Eunice and May Starks, returned home last evening.
J. R. Donahue of Ogdensburg New York an officer of Diamond Creamery Co will visit Monticello to inspect the plant later this week providing oversight and possible operational guidance.
Seats are on sale at Soetje's drug store for the show titled The Blockhead to be held Saturday morning October 28. Those visiting from out of town may phone Soetje's drug store to reserve good seats.
Fred Behrends son of Mr and Mrs Ben Behrends married Miss Anna Schlemmer this morning at the parsonage of the German Reformed church by Rev E E Gruenstein.
A special train for the Sunday meeting at Cedar Rapids will depart Monticello tomorrow evening at five. The return trip from Cedar Rapids will depart at 10 20 oclock.
Asa Phelps and Elmer Hoag left for Excelsior Springs Wednesday evening. Phelps will spend two or three weeks there for his health. Hoag will spend some time on his farm in Kansas.
Mr and Mrs W V Keith of Hopkinton visited Mr and Mrs Ed Rice in Monticello last week. Keith fell violently ill and barely made it home Saturday morning.
Henry G. Rickels bought 175 acres in Scotch Grove township from Edward Hughes. The property includes the Beatty McKean and Peter Meyer tracts, marking a notable land transfer in the area.
Mrs Mary C Howell adds new goods to her millinery stock inviting ladies to visit for stylish headwear at reasonable prices.
Miss a rare chance to view a full line of women’s fall and winter suits coats skirts and furs at Alsever’s on Saturday October 23rd. One day only.
One day event at Alsever's Center Junction offering ladies cloaks suits jackets furs skirts and misses and children's cloaks on Saturday October 23rd with season’s best selections.
Gerd J. Bohlken sold his 80 acre farm near Scotch Grove to Abrend Poppe son of Johnson Poppe for $100 per acre due to poor health. The transfer concludes a long farming tenure and transfers control of the property.
Mrs Daniel Deischer suffered a mild stroke last week and regained movement though sensation was affected. She is now able to sit up and move about at her son Howard Deischer’s home.
Messrs August Rickless Chas Sherrer John Perrine H S Lee and John Hampton went coon hunting last night. No hides were nailed on barn doors today, suggesting the darkness prevented distinguishing full blooded coons.
For Rent 197 acres 134 miles from Ryan Delaware county will rent 160 acres at 3.00 per acre if taken soon Address W S Guthrie 1820 D Ave Cedar John Laujs of Switzer settlement Richland township married last Tuesday by Rev T B Balear to Miss Louise Fry at Mr Sanji s home with friends present
Dr Leffler and his father from Marshalltown were guests of Dr and Mrs J E Gilmore last Tuesday. Mrs Leffler underwent tumor removal surgery in Rochester Minnesota two weeks ago and is rapidly recovering.
Martin V. Kehoe drove Hall's automobile to Strawberry Point with his wife and sister Beatrice. On the return trip they were joined by Mrs. Wayne Coykendall and Miss Devan Coykendall of Strawberry Point.
A party of men including F B Bolton Reed C H Schipman Karl Renk Bert Hersh EH G Hicks L W Lovell A W Steiner and Dr F A Hefner attended a Hopkinton meeting of the Masonic Lodge last Tuesday evening where third degree work was in hand.
The September term of the district court closed last Monday. Judge handled many equity work cases triable without a jury while most jury cases were continued to the next term, which will involve substantial such matters.
The Express and the Des Moines Daily Capital offer in advance subscriptions two papers for 3 75 with new subscribers receiving both papers free for the rest of 1909. A Cedar Rapids special train tomorrow evening will reserve 200 seats at no cost for Evangelist Sunday listeners, with railway fare the only expense. Lutheran Prairie Hill Young Peoples association hosts services next Sunday October 24 at 7 30 pm with recitations and music led by Rev H Naether. For Sale 10 000 feet of 1 inch hard maple lumber at the dresser factory 20 per thousand. 7tf
All board members except Murfield attended the meeting at Monticello last Monday. They joined the Delaware county board at the new county line bridge to settle costs for filling the approaches. The expense totaled 931 dollars.
Delegates from the Presbyterian church of Monticello attend the state synod meeting in Dubuque this week. Listed Monticello representatives include P. C. Smith, Mrs. Will Laude, Mrs. Henry MHeisey, Miss Luella Gibson, Mrs. D. Chase, Mrs. Ahab Dewitt and Rev. J. W. Innes.
Managers announce W B Patton will star in his new play The Blockhead at the Olympic Opera House on Tuesday evening October 26. They urge a large audience to ensure a successful run and call it one of the best shows to come to the venue.
Len Wismeier of Richland township says shelves entered his field about a week ago and chopped down a large bee tree, stealing the honey. About the same time two dozen chickens were taken from his farm, and he suspects the same night. He is pursuing leads as a local detective.
Advert says Wollner Bros. seeks hides, tallow, and furs at their Third Street location north of the M. and St. P. depot. Call for consignments and prompt payment as noted in the brief notice.
Henry Stutt, a well known farmer south of the corporation, married Misa Kate Balster last Tuesday. The ceremony was performed at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. O. Mardoff. The couple left for Saskatchewan, Canada for a short visit.
G J Bohlken of Scotch Grove area will hold a public sale Friday October 29. Items include 20 head of cattle with 9 milch cows 4 yearling heifers 66 spring calves 1 bull 4 work barges 1 colt 18 shoals 11 acres of corn 200 bu of oats 40 tons of hay straw stack and many farming implements. Usual terms.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodick and Mr. H O Dannemann of Wayne returned from a several months visit to Germany. They report a pleasant trip with only two storm days on the homeward journey. Two young ladies accompanied them, one a niece of Fred Reuter and the other related to a Rodick employee.
Monticello plans a football game against Cedar Rapids Y M C A at Monticello Park next Saturday. The Cedar Rapids team travels with heavy expenses and seeks support from local patrons to cover costs. Admission is 2 cents.
A west prairie man jailed for drunkenness admits liquor entered through the jail window. The piece notes a saloon influenced petition drives and a hayload passenger buying liquor for others. It also reports the aurora borealis display and a forgery case involving Ora Clay, a 19 year old with an $18 check raised from $8. Additional factory help is sought.
The report details multiple postseason results: the Cubs defeated the Sox in a best of seven series four games to two. Pittsburgh won the world championship by beating Detroit four games to none in a seven game series. the Boston Americans defeated the New York Nationals four games to one in a seven game series. It also notes the White Sox beat the All National League team four to three and the Philadelphia Americans beat the Cubs two to nothing in separate showcases.
The O M and St P Ry runs a special Monticello to Cedar Rapids train Friday October 22 for Reverend Sun day meetings. Schedule shows departure from Monticello 6 00 pm Langworthy 5 09 pm Anamosa 6 27 pm Stone City 5 54 pm Viola 6 02 pm Springville 6 12 pm arriving Cedar Rapids 6 43 pm Return from Cedar Rapids 10 20 pm.
400 acre farm in Scotch Grove township with mill included. Good bargain and easy terms offered. Contact J. M. Eby at 1612.
The advertiser lists six young cattle missing from a pasture about six weeks ago. Details include three red heifers two years old with ear rings, one roan heifer three years old with an L in the ear, and one yellow heifer three years old with a few white spots. Requests any information leading to recovery.
The McLees farm comprises 205 acres in Castle Grove township offered at 390.00 per acre. Included is 16 acres of timber land offered at 50.00 per acre. Inquire of the owners on the premises of R. C. Stirton.
Heber Zacharias of Edgertown Wisconsin reports being cured of nervous debility after treatments by Dr Shallenberger, a Chicago specialist who visits Janesville monthly. He describes prior despair and current happiness and offers to recommend the doctor to others with similar ailments.
W. B. Patton adds another dramatic triumph in The Blockhead at the opera house with a standout portrayal of Professor Theodore Blocksom Heddington. The performance features his distinctive wit and memorable voice. One night only Tuesday October 26 at the opera house.
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