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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
6
A compilation of brief society items lists visits and travel across towns including Hopkinton Anamosa Cedar Rapids Dubuque Waterloo and Anamosa. Names include Mrs Cliff Main Miss Kate Altman Miss Daisy Noyes Ansel Tutt and Miss Mazie Meyer with mentions of shopping events and a Deutrick corset sale.
Local column recaps visits and travels of residents including Miss Esther Tabor and Mrs. Hanasen. It notes church services set for October 26 and community happenings at the Congregational church. Also mentions purchases, home moves, weather shifts, and upcoming catalogues from Browns Business College and other local businesses.
W Jenkins of Sheridan Wyoming sends in a subscription to The Express expressing loyalty to Monticello. A list of marriage licenses issued last week includes A J Gildner and L Snowe Coltman. James O Darrow and Elizabeth M Hannan. Fred Lynch and Jennie Kerr. Russel Mallicoat and Hazel A Smith, all from Anamosa and Wyoming.
The high school football team will play St Marys high from Dubuque next Saturday at 3 30 in the park. The Manchester Press commented on a prior game where Manchester and Monticello faced each other noting the visitors dominated and Manchester locals were outmatched in weight speed and experience. J A McNeal will move to Houston Texas to run three Texas jewelry stores for a Chicago firm earning 2500 dollars yearly plus a small commission. Major N G Winner the midget is confined to bed with a broken rib after an accident last week.
J L McKean leads ad and city editing at the Puyallup Valley Express. Cross Hardware Co stages a South Bend Malleable Range exhibit next week with a free aluminum ware set for buyers. Presbyterian sale at Errickson’s includes lacquer paintings and linens. 1913 honey crop sells in varied sizes from Clover to Hartsease. Civil service exam for railway mail clerks set for November in Iowa. James Chase advertises land in Saskatche wan. Telephone exchange consolidation planned next week. Hog prices slip with Chicago averaging 7.90 to 8.02 over recent days.
Miss Rhoda Howells Coffin representing the Ruth Coffin Collins Studio of Chicago will lead dance lessons at the K P hall starting October 27. A beginners class for youths meets Monday at 7 45 PM, a children class Tuesday at 4 PM, and registration for Tuesday evening sessions is required with Miss Coffin at the hall Tuesday between 10 30 and 12 30 and 2 00 to 4 00. Registration must occur before the first lesson.
The new pipe organ at St Patrick’s church in Anamosa was dedicated with a recital last Tuesday evening. Rev Alph Dress of Dubuque played. Soloists were Frank L Will tenor and James Kearn baritone. Rev D M Gorman of St Joseph’s College was unable to attend. Remarks by Rev Robert Powers. Audience enjoyed the event. Attendees from Monticello included Miss Florence Foley Catherine Lovell Sué McMahon and Mr and Mrs M J Hogan and son Raymond.
The Monticello City Improvement Club organized last Friday evening with 108 members paying 5 dollars initiation and 6 dollars annual dues. Elected president John E Bateman and 12 committee chairs include H S Richardson finance and T M Redmond public health, J W Coxsee legislation and education, D H Liddy civic.
The sexton reports that last Sunday someone entered the cemetery during his absence and drove a well loaded buggy with two sharp shod horses over several graves. He notes many driveways exist and condemns the act as wanton desecration of the dead.
Mr and Mrs Ed Schneider mourn the death of their five month old son George Edward The funeral was held yesterday at the parents home conducted by Rev W Z Allen The loss of a child brings deep grief and unfulfilled hopes The State University Engineering College senior class visited Chicago last week for an industrial tour Included in the party was Jacob Carmichael son of J A Carmichael of Monticello Iowa Carmichael is finishing electrical engineering at the University and is a 1910 Monticello High School graduate
Burglars entered Lazell Hardware last Friday night and stole over a hundred dollars in goods. Access was gained via a rear garage window. a panel was removed to reach the store room door. Taken items include a shotgun, razors, fifty pocket knives, and silver plated ware. It is thought the theft occurred after street lights went out before dawn.
The Iowa Society for the Friendless superintendent Rev. Charles Parsons visited town to address school children. He outlined the society’s goal to steer youth away from crime, reform jail and prison influence, and help paroled or discharged prisoners restart life with employment and supervision. He cited aiding 197 Iowa prisoners or their families to self support last year.
Howard Boner the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Boner died last Sunday at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids. He had rheumatism affecting his heart and was taken to Cedar Rapids ten days before his death for care. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W Z Allen in Monticello where his remains were interred.
The Crane theater shows Satan to strict city authorities who ban it for demoralizing themes. Cedar Rapids has forbidden similar screenings and arguments arise over Quo Vadis. The film for next month From Manger to Cross, depicting Christ, impressed clergy in Lake Geneva last summer.
Lincoln Thoeni reports seniors struggle with Macbeth while Miss Grassfield returns after a week away. A freshman masquerade is planned for Friday at the high school. Domestic science classes had photos taken Tuesday afternoon in their lab. The football squad suffered a 20 to 14 defeat last Saturday to Maquoketa. St Marys of Dubuque visits Monticello at the city park Saturday. Reverend Charles Parsons spoke at an assembly on habit forming. The school orchestra features Stuhler, Van Meter, Thoeni, Hiler, Skelley, Hefner, Hosford, Northrop, Kraft, and Perrine under Miss Triem.
Morris Quaintance a Civil War veteran dies at home northwest of Monticello after a five week illness. Born April 4 1840 in Columbiana County Ohio he joined the 38th Iowa Regiment in 1862 and was wounded at Jenkins Ferry. He later lived near Monticello with his wife Clorinda Orcutt and six children. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, funeral by Rev. W. Z. Allen.
Sadie Jennie Brazelton 53 wife of Jerome Brazelton died at her Main Street home after a six month illness of stomach ulcers. Born July 11 1860 in Sharon Pennsylvania she lived in Monticello over 50 years. Survived by husband two sons Wilson H. Brazelton Hampton Iowa and William H. Brazelton Monticello, father William Stambaugh and siblings Grant Stambaugh Mrs Joseph Peterson Mrs Asa Logan Miss Lou Stambaugh. Funeral at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev W Z Allen. She was a devout member and cherished family life.
In a period piece urging equal standpoints for women, the ad promotes upgrading kitchen gear with the South Bend Malleable Range featuring Keystone Copper-Bearing Aluminum-Fused Flues. The pitch promises fuel savings and a bonus aluminum cookware set if purchased at Cross Hardware.
In Dubuque Times Journal note two Monticello school maams spend Saturdays on hiking trips to nearby towns. The outing clears cobwebs from the brain and refreshes their minds to better teach their scholars. The October air and foliage add to the pleasure.
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