Local October 1892 Monticello notes recount baseball and life events
Langworthy and Castle Grove teams played early October with home runs by W Laude Howie and Uhr. Castle Grove beat Langworthy 26 to 19 in a later game. The month saw marriages, births, deaths, accidents, a pastor installation, and a political speech by Robert G. Cousins.
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Monticello Express
Langworthy
Castle Grove
W. Laude
Howie
Castle Grove Township
Uhr
Acore
Charles Bates
Bigley
Hannan
Albertson
Folkers
Batchelder
Meers
King
P. Kehoe
T. Kehoe
Kreuger
Laude
Hosford
Shear
James Haley
Fy Corbett
Alvina Ommen
Walter Ferguson
Monticello
Peter Ommen
R. A. Riecklefs
Charles
Kate Devlin
Henry Britting
Watrooma
Sacred Heart Church
Ea Pangburn
James Hucker
Center Junction
Worthington
Vernon L. Smith
John A. Doutrick
Linda Barnhill
J. W. Davis
William Weir
William Rorick
R. N. Earhart
Methodist Episcopal Church
Augusta Greiser
RE. M. Thompson
Robert G. Cousins
Congress
Fifth District
Opera House
L. A. Palmer
United Bretheran Church
Miss Mary Hosch Weds Joseph Desenthal In Cascade
Miss Mary Hosch daughter of Nick Hosch united in marriage to Joseph Desenthal of North Washington Iowa at St Marys church Cascade October 18. The ceremony followed by a morning breakfast at the bride’s home and plans to build a home in North Washington. Forty hours adoration held at St Marys with many priests present and a solemn procession Tuesday evening. Also notes on Robert McNally's serious blood poisoning, Veronica and Cathrine Bisenius leaving for California and other local family travels and funerals.
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Mary Hosch
Nick Hosch
Joseph Desenthal
North Washington
Iowa
St. Mary's Church
Gherken
St. Mary's
Hosch
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Washington
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Francis Hasse
Dubuque
Monsignor
Heer
Roeding
Wernick
Shuh
Schloekmoeller
Worthington
Coffey
Garry Owen
Hehir
Temple Hill
Leen
Fillmore
Warning
Veronica Bisenius
California
Catherine Aschigen
Los Angeles
Bisenius
Matt Bisenius
John Reichart
Ardelle
Nick Faber
Ed Hogan
M. F. Kurt
A. J. Faber
Leo Pettinger
John Klein
Chicago
Mary Roessler
Dan Hogan
Ladies Club Meeting at Castle Grive
The October 25 Castle Grive report notes the regular ladies club meeting held with Mrs. S C Pfeil last Friday afternoon. Members contributed suggestions for Christmas activities and future plans during a well attended session.
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Castle Grive
S. C. Pfeil
Christ
Farm bureau notices and local notes from Cedar Rapids area
Two lectures are planned at the farm bureau meeting Friday evening one by a noted traveller and one by a scientist. A barrel of canned fruit was donated to the orphans' home in Council Bluffs by the Presbyterian church ladies aid. Henry and Louis Barrack returned from a prospecting trip in Woolsey South Dakota and may relocate there. John Deitiker leased the Carl Schatz farm near Monticello for the coming year. Bear the date in mind. A few whooping cough cases have been reported locally. Miss Minnie Hasler spent Monday in Cedar Rapids.
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Woolsey
South Dakota
Michael Haley
Carl Heiken
Laura Johnson
Cedar Rapids
John Deitiker
Carl Schatz
Monticello
Farm Bureau
Minnie Hasler
Philomathean open program and Monticello football win noted
The Philomathean society held an open program in the assembly room Tuesday with Mrs Duckett Miss Baumgartner and Miss Shull performing. Monticello defeated Olin 64 to 0 displaying a strong defense and improving aerial attack as they prepare for Grant High Thursday. A libel suit in Cedar County court against Henry Mowry and twenty others from Lowden continues with testimony and photos of a parade mixing German and American flags.
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James Fitzpatrick
Philomathean Literary Society
Olin
Monticello
Grant High
Cedar Rapids
Monti High
Henry Mowry
Charles Reinking
Lowden
Cedar County
Atherton B. Clark
Anamosa
Xpress
Methodist Episcopal Church Seeks Attendance With Morning and Evening Services
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to attend Sunday services led by Pastor Thomas M. Neilsen. Morning worship at 11, with Sunday school at 10, and evening service at 7:30. Morning message titled Weeding the Multitude and evening topic Kind of a Layman Like.
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Thomas M. Neilsen
Sunday Services and Themes for October 29
Regular services each Sunday with a 10:00 a.m. echoel and an 11:00 a.m. preaching service plus 7:40 p.m. session. A Christian Endeavor meeting is at 6:45 p.m. Mid-week gathering is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday morning sermon is A New Creation in Christ. The evening sermon is The Importance of Small Things.
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Christian Endeavor
Church Schedule With Pastor McNary Services
George W. McNary pastor schedules Sunday church school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with preaching, evening service at 7 30 p m, and mid week meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. Cordial welcome to all services. Next Sunday hours unchanged and mid week service Thursday at 7 20 p m.
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George W. McNary
Monticello Doctor Adjusts Glasses Clinic Hours
Karl M. Keyes announces we cannot handle Saturday afternoon patients. Monticello residents are asked to come on other days, with mornings preferred. He invites Monticello school children and out of town patients to Saturday mornings.
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Monticello
Karl M. Keyes
Brookhart presses Iowa farmers on freight rates and rail pay
Brookhart travels Iowa telling farmers lower freight rates are possible while promising railroad workers higher wages. Critics note railroads face financial strain and doubt any demand for both cuts and raises will succeed, the speaker facing skeptical reception.
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Cedar Rapids
Brookhart
Iowa
Iowa Forum Faces Test Amid Greenback Populist Free Silver Debates
The Forum argues Iowa must uphold public honesty in the era of greenback, populist, and free silver movements. It warns that failure would mark a first for the state in this ongoing political struggle.
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Iowa
Newberry Beats Ford Again in Prohibition Navy Irony
Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes the irony as Henry Ford’s old yacht is seized as a rum runner while a vessel named Newberry serves in the prohibition navy, highlighting fate and vessel naming quirks.
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Newberry
Ford
Sioux Falls
Henry Ford
Prohibition
November term jurors drawn for district court
A list of jurors drawn for the November term with orders to report December 4 includes numerous residents from Monticello Anamosa Cascade Oxford Junction Scotch Grove Wyoming Martelle and Onslow. Names cover adults such as Roy Benedict Arthur Boots Howard Day Jake Finn Allen Fairbanks W C Field Lester French Fred Green Hogan James Jansen Kalouse Koob Lew Lange McClure McNamara Meeks Miller Mitchell Mizaur Moran Neville Orr Ortgies Overly Sackett Snyder Storm Stutt Supple Josephine Thomson Frances Tobiason and others.
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District Court
Black
Ly Weve
Monticello Benedict
Roy
Esses
Anamosa Barr
Uriah
Johaniesville Boots
Arthur Whisaden Brockhohn
John Burkett
Monticello
Calupka
Henry
Monticello Coon
Elmer, Jr
Ford Junction Day
Howard
Wyoming Dehner
Hanken
Will
Scotch Grove
Helken
Fred
C. M. Center
Juncton James
Jim
Wyoming
Jansen
P. S
Kalouse
Jomm
Olin Koob
Hillar Cascade
Kula
Lew 4
Anamosa Lange
John
Wea
Etide
Scotch Drove
McClure
Oxford Junction
McConaughy
Anamosa McNamara
Anamosa Meeks
J. W. Anamosa Miller
J. A.anamosa Mitchell
A. Dyceeee
Ees
Martelle Mizaur
L. C. Moran
Elmer
Netcott
William Neville
Orr
Francis
Ortgies
Henry Overly
Mae
Vlneger
Will A
Robert
H. H
Sackett
M.D
Snyder
J. C
Anamosa Snyder
Frank
Anamosa Storm
Himer
Wyoming Stutt
Mrs
Supple
Onslow Tech
Josephine
Thomson
Carlos Olin Thompson
Frances Anamosa Tobiason
Oddball Nationwide Jests and Puzzling Gags
A collage of humorous quotes and sketches includes a counterfeit dime anecdote from Bob’s misfortune, a Maiden Aunt remark on churchgoing, a whiskey rescue in a car, a cider inquiry, a rural bragging tale, a widow’s séance with John, and a doctor’s quip about lockjaw.
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Bess
Bob
St. Paul Dispatch
Taxes and administration in Iowa and Brazil exposition notes
A Washington Democrat argues state officers and county officials cannot all be fired to cut taxes, favoring efficient administration. A Springfield Republican notes the Brazilian exposition iron girder collapse delaying the Portuguese building, while the Japanese structure uses bamboo and wood, reflecting enduring traditional arts.
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Washington
Iowa
Springfield
Mass
Japan
Wil Want New Leader Anyways
Chicago reports William Foster who led a previous steel strike to failure predicts another strike soon. It is noted the strikers likely will not ask him to lead again.
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Chicago
William
Foster
Twelve Greatest Men Debate Gains Momentum
Boston Transcript notes the ongoing search for the twelve greatest men in the country. The piece observes a shifting view that the list may be shorter than originally proposed, as opinion converges on fewer standout figures.
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Boston Transcript
Summer Passes in the Autumn Woods
A poetic scene portrays a stately dame in russet, scarlet, and gold moving through sunlit oaks. Her silent, tragic gaze hints at farewells as time slips away, with Summer personified in a woodland walk observed by the speaker.
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Caruthers
New York Times
Spring and Fall Boars and Holstein Herd Bull For Sale
Unusual lot of Poland China boars with four blood lines, cholera immune. Also Holstein herd bull Sir Sadie Cornu copia Movi with high-daughter weights and strong pedigree. Write or phone for full chart pedigree. contact Red 2346 or 90-F-2.
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Poland
Spring Farrow
Scotch Grove
Sielzens Bros
Chester
Mike Breen
Monticello
China
Q. H. Gerdes
Sadie Cornucopia Movi
Wilcox & Sons
Hearst Faces Popular Demand Across Hearst Papers
A witty note from the Minneapolis Journal casting Hearst as a figure pushed by readers across Hearst owned newspapers, implying growing public pressure for him to run for office. The remark highlights media influence in politics.
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Minneapolis
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Searce
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Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
John Jacobs
Shropshire
Arnold Egger
Hampshire
Levaen
Angle Street
Mrishman
F I
Becker
Henderson Building
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George Tobiason
Bert Kiburz
Erals
Albert Heilken
Shomont Kennels
John Boas
Andrew Davidson
Cartano
G. H. Gerdes
Onslow
G. Hutton
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G. J. Heiken
Cedar and
Third Streets
W. J Cochrane
Henry Buscher
Rosecomb
Rhode Island
Herman Harms
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
John D. Wolken
J. D. Wolken
J. L. Weber & Son
Herman
A. Toenjes
Amber
Hopkinton
L. W. Smith
Pullman Hotel
Good Hampshire
Prince Tommy
Ih. G. Manuel & Sons
Clay Township
S. GC. Hutton
East Dubuque
Mettel Land and Security Co
Iowa St
DR. M. F. Hogan
F. A. Worner
Stickford Drug Store
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
Knights of Columbus
M. F. Hogan
J. M.remley
James Remley
Remley
Attorneys AT Law
Main Street
Rgy D. Cooley
Towa
DR. A.M. Maurice
Lovell
Edison
Diamond Disc Phonograph
Frank. A. Locher
USA
Willys-Overland, Inc
Verland
Willys-Knight
Toledo, Ohio
Young Men’s
Chas. Kaufman & Bros
Bb. Zimmerman
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