Local notes from Cedar Rapids and Monticello and area visits
A patchwork of town visits and travel reports features Mrs Thomas Rhatigan visiting Cedar Rapids, A P Donahue a Hopkinton hog breeder in town, and many Cedar Rapids guests at homes of locals. Millinery sales at McAleer run two weeks with trimmed hats at 1.98, while Weinberg Brothers shipped horses to foreign markets. A mix of relatives traveling, visitors from St Paul and Dubuque, and polling place change in the Third ward are noted along with eye care services offered by Dr Stubler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Knights of Pythias
Stabler Clothing
K. of P
Monticello News Briefs Donor From Local Farms and Elections
Local residents report travel and visits in Sharon Pennsylvania and Davenport. Weather brings rain aiding farmers after dry soil. snowstorm halts travel as three men abandon auto near Sibley. Campaigns grow as Lloyd Soper and J S Aall pursue state office.
Ward Ferguson attends district Knights of Pythias session
Ward Ferguson former head of the Knights of Pythias Iowa chapter arrived for a district convention but was recalled home to Rolfe by telegram about Mrs. Ferguson's mother breaking her hip. The Shielding Shadow serial will play at Princess and Crane Theaters starting November 1 with both chapters shown next Wednesday. Admission 6 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Ferguson
Knights of Pythias
Iowa
Order
Rolfe
Pauline
Pathe
Princess
Crane
Wood Lectures At Opera House Draw Wide Interest
Announcement invites all classes to Professor Wood’s demonstration at the opera house next Monday evening. The event is lauded as high quality and well priced, with women organizing lecture courses hoping for strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Wood
Opera House
J E Harvey of Anamosa Dies at 81
J E Harvey a prominent Anamosa resident died last Monday at age 81. He moved to the county seat in 1858 and married Lucy Clark the same year. A contractor, he built many substantial Anamosa buildings and recently underwent eye removal before his disease progressed. He was noted for sound judgment and strong personal convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E. M. Harvey
Anamosa
Lucy Clark
Iowa
Harvey
Cornell College President to Speak at Mt Vernon Church
Charles W. Flint president of Cornell college Mt Vernon will deliver the morning sermon at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday. He is an eloquent speaker and formerly pastor of the New York Avenue church. Members and friends of the church are urged to attend and listen to Dr Flint's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Flint
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Flint
New York Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Flint
Locher-Weds Ramona Callahan in Dubuque Cathedral
Harry Locher son of Mr and Mrs Anton Locher married Ramona Callahan of Farley last Thursday morning. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Father Brady at the Catholic cathedral in Dubuque. The couple plans to live in Worthington during the winter after visiting Monticello relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Locher
Anton Locher
Ramona Callahan
Farley
Demonstration Lecture At Opera House By Montraville Wood
Citizens are promised a high character demonstration lecture in the entertainment course at the opera house next Monday night given by Montraville Wood the scientist. The Cornell college course features Ex-President Taft and J R Mott next month. This recommendation argues colleges avoid unworthy topics and invites attendees to see gyroscopes and other scientific mysteries demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Montraville Wood
Cornell College
Taft
J. R. Mott
Henry Fink Speaks at Opera House to Small Indiana Crowd
Democratic speaker Henry Fink of Indiana addressed sixty-nine attendees last Monday at 7 30 PM. Introduced by J T Lanigan he spoke ten minutes in German then about twenty minutes in English. Germans present found German clarity lacking and noted four women attended, one more than at a Meredith meeting.
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Henry Fink
Indiana
Opera House
J. T. Lanigan
Monticello Triumphs Over Wyoming In Season Opener
Monticello defeated Wyoming 60 to 16 on the road in the first game of the season for both teams. The visitors held a large early lead as Wyoming showed inexperience. A return match is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the gymnasium with Monticello seeking home support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Public
Hughes
Wilson
H. 8S. Lee
Monticello
Wyoming
Milroy
High School Notes From Monticello Week
Sophomores plan a Friday party while seniors defer due to a pending basketball game. Visitors include Miss Elsie Gerhard and Miss Lila Sanford. Frank was expected but did not appear. A class debate and quiz precede a first basketball game at Wyoming, where Monticello won 60 to 10. An ordinance in Mt. Vernon targets posting ads on poles and trees, highlighting town cleanliness contrasts with Monticello’s ragged poles.
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Hans Heyen
Elsie Gerhard
Lila «Sanford
Frank
Miller
Rhatigan
Abatipun
Anssyar
Wyoming
Monticello
Milroy
Wyoming Rhatigan
Bort
Marshall Hausa
Kegsley Rickela
Lage Vartano
Brazelton
Coral Marugg
If Martin
Mt. Vernon
Mrs. Catherine Huseman Celebrates Her Sixtieth Birthday
Mrs. Catherine Huseman observed her sixtieth birthday on the 17th at her daughter Mrs. A F M Caspers home. Born October 1 1836 in Hanover Germany she married Mr. Huseman 55 years ago and moved to the United States in 1871 settling in Wayne township. Mr. Huseman died about two years ago with children and grandchildren present for a celebratory dinner and congratulations.
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Catherine Huseman
A. IF. M. Caspers
Huseman
Hanover
Germany
United States
Wayne Township
A. F. M. Jaspers
Henry Heddin
Maggie Folkers
John Poppe
Herman Hahn
Wendt
Tobe Huseman
Republican Roundup in Jones County Promotes Greater Americanism
Republicans in Jones County announce a two day round up starting November 2 at 9 30 am from the county seat with car caravans to Amana moa and Monticello ending at 8 pm and 8 pm speeches by James W Good and J R Moore plus other candidates. The schedule covers Anamosa Fairview Martelle Morley Olin Hale Oxford Junction and more with rules from the county central committee and space for participants without cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Ammoana
Monticello
James W. Good
Congress
J. R. Moore
Anamosa
Fairview
Martelle
Morley
Olin
Hale
Oxford Junction
Wyoming
Court House
Namoea
Oass
Langworthy
Jun
Amber
Center Junction
Onslow
Scotch Grove
Opera House
County Central Committee
Public Library Adds New Books for Circulation
The past week saw new titles added to the public library collection. Titles include Kitchener's Mob by Hall and Gulliver's Travels by Swift along with works by Deland and Wharton, and children's titles such as Sunbonnet Babies by Grover.
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Kitchener
Hall
Hamon
Huard
Union Portraits
Bradford
Golden Gate
Poat
Will
Stratford
Garnett
Deland
Brown
Snaith
Swift
Altseler
Altsheler
Ethan Frome
Wharton
Bunguay
Wells
Cable
Daisy Miller
Jumea
St. Lawrence
Tomlinson
Primrose Jane
Sawyer
Smith
Grover
Bigham
Presbyterian Service Promises Thoughtful Evening Message
The faith group invites attendees to a Sunday evening service exploring why the unsaved are outsiders to the Kingdom of God and the church. Special music by the chorus and Mra. Reed’s solo Babylon are planned as part of the program.
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Kingdom of God
Church of Jesus Christ
Mra
Reed
Babylon
Holy City
Monticello Council Meets in Special Session
In Monticello on October 17 1916 the council held a special meeting called by Mayor Voorhees. The city engineer J Q Thorne reported on paving contract with F K Hahn and curb and gutter work with I liner. The council adopted a resolution to prepare a plat and assessment schedule to be filed with the city clerk before adjournment.
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Monticello
Voorhees
J. Q. Thorne
F. K. Hahn
J. A. Voorhees
O.J. Northrop
Lippert and Summer wed at St Marys Church Dubuque
Charles Lippert of Dyersville and Mina Ida Summer of Dubuque were married last Tuesday morning at St Marys church in Dubuque. They will reside in Dyersville where Lippert is a successful jeweler.
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Charles Lippert
Dyersville
Mina Ida Summer
Dubuque
St Mary’s Church
Mr. Lippert
The Eye Exam in Medical Practice
A brief note states that the scientific examination of the eye is a component of the medical profession. The remark underscores eye evaluation as an integral medical skill.
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J. W. Doxseer
CHAS
Doxsee
E. G
Burrichter
Mra. J
Cedar Rapids
Harry G. Stabler
Tim Connelly
Thomas Rhatigan
Cedar Rapides
G.H. George
Tom
Gerd Gerdes
Hicks & Rickless
A. P. Donahue
Hopkinton
la Vogue
E. B
Ricka
Mrs. Fulton
Chicago
McAleer Millinery
Maria Carmicheal
Evelyn Appleby
Annette Cypra
Weinberg Brothers
Wildey
H. 8. Richardson
Bert Shover
A. Converse
Cresco
C. R. Coon
Ed Janish
St. Paul
Fred Kellum
L. G. Stuhler
Emil Wernicke
Ford Clark
West Union
Dora Kellogg
August Schatz
Misa Bertha Schatz
Mr. L. Wolf
H . Hietzen
H. L. Evans
R. E. Clark
Edward Templeton
C. S. Bidwell
Freeport
Ilinois
Belle Farwell
Ada Lawrence
Son Roper
Jennie Brown
Pervis and Boyson
Manchester
Gies
Reie
Sullivan
Cedar Rapides High School
Oscar Newton
Kansas City
Caroline Vifian
Endfield
New Hampshire
Mae
Rohn
L. G. Stubler
Sharon
Pennsylvania
T. J. Pest
Pickerington
Ohio
Lloyd Soper
Recorder
Joseph Reiger
Peterson
Dan Hogan
Castle Grove Township
Cascade
Greens County
Town
Frank Cropp
Grainfield
Kansas
E. Cushman
Andrew Davidson
Manchester Congregational Church
John E. Bateman
Order of the Eastern Star
Bateman
Emmeline Reichart
Davenport
Reichart
Frank Ferring
Fred Dahling
St.Louis
Rock Island
Illinois
Dahling
A. Pope
Ing Krominga
Baptist
W. Charles Moore
Mexican
Waterloo
Sam Pfiel
Battle Creek
Michigan
Mgr. Pfiel
J. K. Hale
George Abel
James Abel
George
San Francisco
Buffalo
New York
Messrs. J. 8. Aall
M. W. Herrick
M. F. Fliat
Black Hilla Country
Sibley
J.O. Lawrence
Nebraska
North Dakota
Mildred
New England
Washington
Garry Hilera
Bay
Hremen
John Sahoon
Edward Wenger
William Laude
New York City
Laude & Puleston
Mary George
Lenox College
Pasadena
California
Miss George
Opera
Montravilla M. Wood
Allene M. Wood
Wood
Fiis
General Electric Company
Schenectady
Good and Moore
New Library Book
Prief
Tobiason Farm
Aaft
Council Proceedings
Lowell State Bank
Jowell Statebank
Athens
Benedict Mark
Denkhoff
Jeweler
C. H. Schipman
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Ek. A. Hubbard
L. H. Lang
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