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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
2
Obituaries note Miss Aleta Vaughn of Wyoming dies of pneumonia after influenza while with Century Grand Opera in Peoria. Other local deaths include Rex Hasty of Wyoming and Jessie Debora Felker of Wyoming, plus Nettie Leggett of Wyoming and Dillon French, and Lawrence Adams, all from influenza or related complications. Funeral details given for private or small gatherings amid epidemic conditions.
In Sand Spring on October 21, families attend a funeral in Curlew, Iowa. pneumonia linked to Spanish influenza claims Private John Graf at Camp Pike. The township shuts all schools indefinitely due to the flu and locals note numerous movements, visits, and minor ailments amid the outbreak.
Center Junction Iowa October 23 Many deaths and births notables and a string of local activities. Harry Hudson died at his Muscatine home and Mabel Hudson nee McNielly is noted along with surviving family. Will Leech works testing army tractors in Detroit and writes of the No Man’s Land trials. Several residents travel between Center Junction Monticello Cedar Rapids and nearby towns for work visits and shopping. No new influenza cases but the closing order remains in effect.
Little Alpen Stroston died after a runaway wagon incident when children fell from the seat. Ruth Whitney, 4 or 5, died after a brief illness with services held at home. Mrs. Earl Bebee died in Montana from influenza. she was from Prairieburg. Remains of Eddie Zimmerman from Camp Dodge were brought home for burial. escorts and attendees noted. Multiple local residents, visits, and births are also mentioned with brief notices across Prairieburg and nearby towns.
Castle Grove notes the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association directors reviewed electric wiring by a Waterloo electrician after inspections found noncompliance with National Board of Fire Underwriters rules. Schools close early for Spainish influenza precautions while winter terms extend one week. Several local residents listed as ill with pneumonia influenza and related ailments.
Frank Royden returns from Camp Dev ons Massachusetts for a brief visit then heads back to camp as many men there suffer flu. Abs Husman dies of Spanish influenza at her son’s home near Ryan. Perry Sutherland ill with flu but improving. Schools closed due to flu with few local cases. Local residents visit relatives in Marion Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Anamosa Davenport and Canada.
Citizens are urged to complete War Savings Stamp purchases for 1918 as committees in each township prepare to check pledges. County leaders W. L. Hanssen and Frank Kenney emphasize timely fulfillment to support the government and hasten peace.
Sioux City Journal notes that German officers are undergoing tough lessons in resilience and discipline as part of their training and modernization efforts.
The report asks households to answer four questions on reusable garments, unused wool, and rags for remanufacture. It notes Junior Red Cross fundraising from rag sales and urges participation to boost clothing supply for soldiers and civilians.
The Chicago Northwestern railway appoints James B. Sheean as general counsel effective October 1. His office will be in Chicago. The war department notified Mr and Mrs Dick Seeley that their son Sergeant Ray Seeley was wounded in action, the second such notice they have received. He was wounded again after a prior hospital discharge. No details on the latest injuries are given. The county agent and county demonstrator offices will move to Anamosa, with Fred Clark and Miss Wheeler relocating to represent the county seat. The Farmers Cooperative Packing Co of La Crosse Wis failed, with only one bid for the plant at 18000 dollars. the lessor remains repeated. W A Hogan of Anamosa was named to a commission to take soldier votes in camps, appointed by Governor Harding, with assignments to Camps Funston and Riley and duties to organize election boards among town soldiers.
The village reports two influenza deaths including Private Joseph F. Davis of Cascade born near Cascade in 1915 and stationed at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. He left Jones county recently for service and died at 1 a.m. Wednesday October 16.
Reverend Dennis A. Park of Scotch Grove Iowa writes to his mother declaring he will take the physical exam and join the army waiving exemptions. He cites faith duty and family loyalty supporting his choice to serve in World War I rather than seek deferment.
The 88th division, recently overseas from Camp Dodge, reportedly saw action. Mrs. John Nedderson of Des Moines was notified her son was killed in action on September 30 after writing September 22 about near-front conditions. Camp Dodge reports no influenza admissions since Saturday and death rate near normal, suggesting quarantine lift possible.
A new modern hospital showcases up to date equipment and spacious wards with private and ward rooms. It offers surgical and medical services with round the clock nursing and rates from 12 to 25 dollars per week including board and care.
G J Hughes of Scotch Grove Township announces his candidacy for county supervisor on the Republican ticket. A Jones county native owning over 400 acres, he vows to serve all classes without bias, cites prior township and school roles, patriotic support for the government, and $10,000 in Liberty bonds backing his views.
B E Rhinehart of Anamosa seeks re election as county attorney on a record of 18 months in office. He served as special legal representative for the government reviewing draft board work and did so without bias. His 20 month salary was 1799.93 with fines of 2154.68 credited to the county treasurer, leaving a net zero cost to taxpayers.
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