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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1913

Page

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Odd Fellows Buy Lake Front Hotel for Summer Home in Clear Lake

The Patriarchs Militant of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows accepted an offer from Clear Lake Land Co. to transfer the Oakwood Park hotel property including the building, outbuildings, six and a half acres, and 750 feet of lake front for use as a summer home. The deal funds by sale of nearby lodge lots. Fort Dodge leader C. W. Paschal received the past commander's jewel. Clear Lake was picked for the August 1914 lodge meeting, and over 1,400 attended the parade Wednesday.

Fort Dodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Clear Lake Land Company Oakwood Park Hotel Lake Front C. W. Paschal Fontanelle Department Council J. C. Milner Belle Plaine Department Jewel Clear Lake

Youth Seeks Diploma From Van Meter School

Adel-Floyd Switzer files in Dallas County District Court a petition for writ of mandamus against Van Meter School Board and high school principal H H Van Benthuysen. He says he attended four years and belonged to the May 1912 graduating class, receiving a mock diploma publicly, while the real diploma was never delivered.

Adel—Floyd Switzer Dallas County van Meter H. H. van Benthuysen Young Switzer

Land Sale Near Kingston Sells For 72 000

A syndicate owned tract of 450 acres near Kingston in the Des Moines Louisa drainage district, once nearly useless before drainage projects, sold this week to Peter Mauer for 160 dollars an acre totaling 72 000 dollars.

Wapello C. A. Carpenter Kingston Peter Mauer Des Moines-Louisa

City to remove Main Street poles for better lighting

Hamburg city council ordered telephone and electric light companies to remove poles from Main Street for five blocks. Boosters view it as a chance to improve lighting with pledged funds to install electric lighting, planning three poles per block on each side within about two days.

Hamburg

Reception for Dr Birney in Nora Springs

A large reception, attended by nearly every person in Nora Springs, welcomed Dr. E E B Birney upon his return after being acquitted of responsibility for Miss Myrtle Irish death in Hopkinton. Nearly 200 people met him at the station and escorted him home.

Mason City Nora Springs E. E B. Birney Myrtle Irish Hopkinton

Boone Woman Aboard Rescue Ship From Volturno Sinking

Mrs George Burley of Boone was aboard the Grosser Kurfuerst which joined the Volturno rescue and picked up 105 Volturno passengers and crew after the burning liner.

Lowan Boone George Burley Europe

Carpenter Will Opened in Columbus Junction Estate

The will of the late C. A. Carpenter of Columbus Junction has been opened and will be probated in district court on November 4. The estate amounts to more than $200,000 and is left in trust to his wife. Ed Hicklin was named administrator without bond.

Carpenter Wapello C. A. Carpenter Columbus Junction District Court Ed Hicklinda

Confessed Thief, Logan

The young man with stolen team, wagon, blankets, rifles and cartridges was captured four miles west of Dunlay and identified as Wilber Moore of near Osceola by Sheriff Eggleston of Clark County.

Logan Dunlay Wilber Moore Osceola Eggleston Clark County

Algona Farmer George Rundy Ends Life in Hay Loft

George Rundy, a well known farmer living ten miles southwest of Algona, died by hanging in the hay loft of his barn. He was about 60 years old and leaves a wife and grown children.

Kossuth

Fairfield Teacher Narrowly Escapes Auto Flip

Nellie Benson a local school teacher was likely fatally injured when the car she was driving overturned two miles northwest of Fairfield. The incident occurred as she attempted to navigate a turn damaging the vehicle and leaving authorities to investigate the deadly crash.

Fairfield Nellie Benson

Ten Eyck to Quit Ames for Illinois Farm Post

Prof. A. M. Ten Eyck of Iowa State College extension faculty, renowned dry farming expert, will resign in December to become agricultural adviser for Winnebago County Illinois.

Ten Eyck Ames A. M. Ten Eyck Iowa State College Extension Faculty America Winnebago County Llinois

Monument Placed at Ward Field Gate Commemorates Class of 93

A six ton granite monument was set at the front gate of Ward Athletic field to honor the founding of Ward field by the class of 1893. The display marks the site’s origin and honors local school history.

Grinnell Ward Athletic Field Ward Field

Parry Wins $6000 Damages Against Shoe Maker

In Dubuque a jury awarded Gale T. Parry six thousand dollars after he fell down an elevator shaft in the Richardson factory and sustained permanent injuries. The verdict against B P Richardson, shoe manufacturer, was announced yesterday.

Dubuque Gale T. Parry B. P. Richarson Parry Richardson

Boy Shoots Baby Sister In Accident Near Perry-A

A five year old boy named Perry A Robison living west of the city accidentally discharged a 22 caliber rifle, injuring his baby sister. The infant survived but suffered permanent disfigurement.

Perry Jap Robison

North Central County Schools Association Meets in Cedar Falls

The new North Central County Schools Association gathered for its first annual convention with over 500 attendees. County superintendents sought clarification on last session’s school laws especially the institutes provision. A three member committee led by Cerro Gordo’s Superintendent Benson was formed to discuss the matter with State Superintendent Deyoe and Attorney General Josson.

Cedar Falls North Central County Schools’ Association Benson Cerro Gordo County Deyoe Josson

Iowa farmer inherits fortune from coal land in Ohio

Fort Dodge Gustaf Jadeaux a farmer living east of Fort Dodge has been informed he inherits 18000 in cash and 280 acres of coal land valued at 1000 an acre totaling about 290000. He is about fifty single and has lived in Webster county fifteen years living in a shack with his brother. He has not yet returned to Ohio to claim the property.

Fort Dodge Gustaf Jadeaux Jadeaux Webster County Ohio

State Extension Work Promises Record Outreach

The agricultural extension division of Iowa State College aims to break records this year. Director W. J. Kennedy expects a staff of over fifty to reach more than half a million people, up from 330,000 last year, with outreach beyond Iowa.

Ames Iowa State College Iowa W. J. Kennedy

Five Year Land Profit in Rockwell City Area

Grant Friedrich sold a quarter section nine miles northwest of Rockwell City for 185 dollars per acre. He had paid 67 dollars and 50 cents per acre five years earlier, yielding a 100 percent profit with no improvements on the tract.

Rockwell City Grant Friedrich

Seiners Net Heavy Haul From Spirit Lake

Seiners report an immense catch at Spirit Lake with a net full of 15,600 pounds of soft fish and many game fish. A buffalo weighing seventy pounds is also noted among the haul.

Iistherville Spirit Lake

Plan for Men Conference Opens in Mason City

A Mason City plan anticipates a two day conference opening Sunday October 25 under the laymen mission ary movement of Protestant churches. The event targets men and will cover missions and church financial methods.

Plan Mason City Laymen’s Missionary Movement Protestant Churches

Student Drowns In Iowa River Canoe Accident

K G Lyberger of Osage Iowa drowned when a canoe with Ross Simpson and Frank Ettinger upset on the Iowa River here. The three were dental college students at the university, having come here with the Drake dental school.

Iowa City K. G. Lyberger Osage Iowa Iowa River Ross Simpson Frank Ettinger Dental College The University Drake Dental School

New Pensions Granted in Washington for Iowa Residents

Des Moines reports pensions awarded to five Iowa residents at Washington. Recipients include Lucinda Taylor Newton $12 Wettie Wetherbee Spencer $12 Catharine C. Wright Bedford $12 Ella Fagen Des Moines $12 and Elizabeth M. Winship Winterset $12.

Des Moines Washington Iowa Lucinda Taylor Newton Wettie Wetherbee Spencer Catharine C. Wright Bedford Ella Fagen Elizabeth M. Winship Winterset

Beheaded By His Train in New Hampton Yard

Fred Dunlap of Oelwein, a conductor on the Great Western railroad, was beheaded while switching in the yards at New Hampton. He was brushed from the side of the car when riding by a truck loaded with baggage and fell under the wheels.

Mason City Fred Dunlap Oelwein Great Western Railroad New Hampton

Barn Fire Destroys Henry Prehn Property North of Mason City

A fire at the Henry Prehn barn north of Mason City consumed seven head of stock, 1000 bushels of grain, and a large amount of hay. The total loss is estimated at over $3,000.

Cerro Gordo Mason City Henry Prehn

Cars Crush Brakeman Fatally Injured in Marshalltown

M L Hurd, brakeman for the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad, was killed when a train collision in Marshalltown crushed his body, severing both legs and one arm.

Marshalltown M. L. Hurd Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad

Gambling Charge Filed in Mason City

W A Holdren former county sheriff Archie Ball and J J Mulgrew prominent Mason City businessmen are under arrest on a gambling charge following a complaint from the wife of one of the men.

Mason City W. A. Holdren This County Archie Ball J. J. Mulgrew

Baptists At Waterloo Gather For State Convention

Baptists from across the state attend the annual convention at Waterloo with over six hundred visitors recorded.

Waterloo

Insurance Agent Dies by Carbolic Acid in Norfolk Stand

Joseph F. Malone an insurance agent for the Metropolitan company killed himself in the Norfolk news stand in front of a large crowd by drinking three ounces of carbolic acid. He leaves a large estate and was a well known local figure.

Ottumwa Joseph F. Malone Metropolitan Company Norfolk News

Largest farm sale of the season in Geneva Township

Frank Boyer sold his 320 acre farm in Geneva township for 45000 dollars. The buyer hails from Tama. It stands as the season’s biggest real estate deal.

Hampton Frank Boyer Geneva Township Tama

Free Mrs. Pankhurst in New York Speech After Deportation

Emmeline Pankhurst arrives on Manhattan Island after Ellis Island detention and deportation order. She speaks to a large Battery crowd with 25 suffragists, denouncing Britain’s opposition and naming Asquith and McKenna as fierce critics of suffrage.

New York Emmeline Pankhurst Manhattan Island Ellis Island the Battery Great Britain United States England tTo Asquith McKenna

Mine blast traps 300 miners at Stag Canyon No. 2 shaft

A gas explosion at the Phelps-Dodge Dawson mine in New Mexico entombs about 300 workers. Rescue crews from Trinidad and Colorado coal camps rush to the scene as air and life-saving equipment arrive. Two miners are pulled from the shaft as rescuers battle debris and dangerous conditions to reach the buried men.

Trinidad Colo Stag Canon. Fuel Company Dawson New Mexico Colorado Phelps-Dodge Company of New York

Sulzer Nominated for Assembly by New York Progressives

William Sulzer, impeached ex governor, left Albany for the railroad as he accepts a Progressive nomination in the Sixth Assembly District. Max Steindler says Sulzer agreed after being asked by telephone. The report notes Tammany Hall chief Charles Murphy allegedly offered money and ties impeachment to Sulzer’s refusal to take orders.

Albany N. Y William Sulzer Empire State Sulzer Max Steindler Steindler Mr. Sulzer Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Tammany Clan

Filipinos Kill U S Scouts in Mindanao Conflict

Fighting at Talipao Mindanao between tribesmen and Philippine scouts leaves five scouts dead and eight wounded. Captain Harry McElderry of the Thirteenth company is among the wounded as several companies including the Thirteenth Sixteenth Twenty-first Twenty-fourth and Thirty-first take part since Monday.

Manila P. I Talipao Mindanao Philippine Scouts Harry McElderry

Portuguese Artillery Regiments Revolt in Portugal

Fifth regiment of Portuguese artillery stationed in a northern town revolted and killed its captain, reports from Vigo Spain dated October 24.

Portugal Vigo Spain

Unwell Chief Keokuk Statue Dedication Attended

Daughters of the American Revolution from Illinois Missouri and Iowa gathered in Keokuk Iowa for the dedication of a statue honoring Chief Keokuk of Black Hawk fame. The event drew members from multiple states to honor the historic figure.

Chief Keokuk Keokuk, Ia Daughters of the American Revolution Illinois Missouri Iowa

American Professor Delivers Lecture at Vienna University

Prof. G. B. Fuller from Columbia, N.Y., spoke at Vienna University on October 24 delivering greetings from American scholars to the great European state and city of glorious history.

Vienna G. 8. Fullerton Columbia N. Y Vienna University

Court-Martial End Planned

Washington reports that Secretary Daniels intends to reduce navy courts-martial by pursuing disciplinary methods to settle many charges against enlisted men and officers.

Washington Navy Daniels

Queen Mary Expects Heir in Royal Family Fervor

London reports significant royal interest as it becomes known that the coming year will bring an addition to King George and Queen Mary's family. The announcement heightens anticipation in court circles.

Queen Mary London King George

Four Killed on Rail Crossing at Chicago Junction

On October 23 in Chicago Junction Ohio a Baltimore and Ohio express collided with a buggy carrying Mrs Frank Weeks and Mrs William Harwood and Harwood's two young sons. All four occupants died instantly in the crash.

Chicago Junction Frank Weeks William Harwood Baltimore & Ohio Express

Lynching of Man Over White Woman Insult in Monroe

A Black man who insulted a white woman was dragged from Monroe jail before dawn by 26 white men and lynched. His body hung from a telegraph pole as the mob carried out the act in the community.

Monroe

Proposed Beef Law Hit

Ogden Armour, Chicago packer, arrived on the Hner Olympic in New York and ridiculed proposed federal legislation to curb the American beef combine buying beef in Argentina.

New York Ogden Armour Chicago Hner Olympic American Beef Combine Argentine Republic

Ralph Rose, Olympic Shot Putter, Dies of Typhoid

San Francisco reports the death of Ralph Rose, Olympic and world champion shot putter, from typhoid fever. The is described as a big florid full-blooded man and his illness was marked by a poor early outlook.

Ralph Rose San Francisco Rose

Watson Case Quashed in Augusta Mail Indictment

Federal Judge Foster sustained defense motions to quash the indictment against Thomas Watson editor and politician. The case involves charges of sending obscene matter through the mails.

Watson Augusta Foster Thomas

Fire damages Nevada Hardware building in Reno

A fire in Reno wipes out the Nevada Hardware and Supply Company building with an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The cause remains undetermined.

Estate of B. Elkins Owed WV $12,000 by Executors

State Wine In Elkins Salt Elkins West Virginia October 24 Judge Kittle ruled the estate of the late B. Elkins owed West Virginia twelve thousand dollars as one tenth of a one hundred twenty thousand dollar assessment the executors allegedly omitted.

Elkins W. Va Kittle B. Elkins West Virginia

Crown City Bank Fails In Gallipolis

The Crown City bank failed to open in Gallipolis Ohio on October 24 blamed on bad loans and dull business. It was capitalized at 25 000 and depositors are expected to be paid in full.

Ohio Bank Gallipolis Crown City Bank

Two Die in Seymour Texas Feud

In Seymour Texas on October 23 two men were killed and a third wounded in an old feud. Former Sheriff A L Beard and T T Bruce were killed while Sheriff W R Ellis was badly injured.

Seymour Tex A. L. Beard T. T. Bruce W. R. Ellis

Boat Capsizes Drowning Four Near New Orleans

Four persons drown when a gasoline launch capsized in the Mississippi sound during a windy spell near New Orleans. Advices report two of the victims as W Dutton and his young grandson.

New Orleans Mississippi Sound W. Dutton

Roosevelt Arrives in Rio with Broad Brazilian Welcome

Theodore Roosevelt landed in Rio de Janeiro where he was greeted by a military welcome. He met President Hermes Fonseca’s representative as Edwin V. Morgan and embassy staff joined a flowered reception. A procession to Guanabara palace followed the naval arsenal ceremony with officials, diplomats, and military in attendance.

Rio Janeiro Theodore Roosevelt Hermes Fonseca Edwin V. Morgan United States Brazil Senhor Barros-Moreiro Ministry of Foreign Affairs Achilles de Pedernievas Washington Naval Roosevelt Margaret Roosevelt Republic Argentina Legation Senate Chamber of Deputies High Court of Justice Guanabara Palace

Blizzard Paralyzes Chicago and Wisconsin Rail Lines

Five people were killed as a blizzard hit Chicago with a 30 mile per hour northwest wind. The storm disrupted rail, telegraph, and telephone service, with Wisconsin cities reporting widespread chaos and Ashland streetcar service suspended due to heavy snow.

Chicago Wisconsin Ashland

Democrat Wins in Illinois Fifth Supreme District

Returns from ten counties show Charles C. Craig Democrat of Galesburg elected to the supreme bench by about 3000 votes over Leslie D. Puterbaugh. Puterbaugh carried Peoria county by 1200. First time a millionaire is said to reach the Illinois supreme bench. Judge J M Niehaus Democrat won in the Tenth district. Walter A Clinch victorious for probate judge.

Peoria Ill Fifth Supreme District Charles C. Craig Galesburg Supreme Bench Leslie D. Puterbaugh Puterbauch J. M. Niehaus Tenth Judicial Walter A. Clinch

Boston's George Fred Williams chosen as minister to Greece

President Wilson selects George Fred Williams of Boston for the Greece post after Garrett Croppers of Williams College declines. Williams will represent the United States in Athens while continuing to pursue public service and diplomacy.

George Fred Williams Boston Wilson Washington Greece Garrett Croppers Williams College

Mrs Sulzer Kin to Wed

Philadelphia October 22 A license to marry was issued to Miss Ernes tine V Roedelhaim sister of the wife of William Sulzer deposed governor of New York and Walter M Frieden burg of Edge Hill road Cleveland Ohio

Confederate Pension Plan Redirects Civil War Tax

A Washington plan proposes diverting 60 million dollars from the Civil War cotton tax now in the treasury to pensions for Confederate soldiers and their widows. It was presented to Senator Ransdell on October 22.

Washington Senator Ransdell

Serbia withdraws troops behind Albanian frontier

Belgrade reports to European powers that it has ordered its troops to withdraw immediately behind the Albanian frontier in compliance with Austria's ultimatum.

Belgrade Servia Austria

Prince of Monaco Visits White House in First Monroe Monte Carlo Presence

The prince of Monaco met with President Wilson today in Washington on October 22. This marked the first time a Monte Carlo representative has appeared at the White House, greeting the president with standard diplomatic formality.

Wilson Prince of Monaco Washington Prince Monte Carlo White House

Women teachers plan to elect woman to Iowa Teachers’ board

Des Moines reports women teachers across Iowa quietly organize to seat a female member on the executive committee of the Iowa Teachers’ Association meeting in Des Moines next month. They previously won a nomination seat and now aim to control the body and push for a state fund for educators by the next general assembly.

Des Moines Iowa Teachers’ Association Federation of Teachers A. B. Bennett Highland Park College

Iowa Girl in Beauty Contest Seeks International Win

Knoxville Marion county hosts an entrant in the international beauty contest Miss Ethel Applegate daughter of BE B Applegate Knoxville and niece of Judge Applegate supported by Chicago artist A W Monfort. Portraits judged by the National Society of Photographers and exhibited at the Panama Exposition with prizes totaling 150000 dollars. Monfort calls Miss Applegate one of the most classically beautiful women in the United States she is currently the highest paid artist's model in Chicago.

Knoxville Marion County Ethel Applegate BE. B. Applegate Judge Applegate Applegate A. W. Monfort Chicago National Society of Photographers Miss Applegate United States

Miss ion Discussion At Iowa Synod Meeting

One day of the Iowa Presbyterian synod session in Storm Lake focused on mission work and church education. Speakers included H W Reherd, R A Montgomery, Wallace M Hamilton, F Ensign, S R Ferguson, George P Baily, E A Bess, and Frank C McKean. J W Countermine was named clerk. Delegates from presbyteries attended and were hosted in Storm Lake homes.

Kansas City E. A. Bess Clinton Frank C. McKean Des Moines J. W. ‘Countermine

Grads Reunion Planned in Des Moines

The annual reunion of State Teachers college graduates and faculty will be held in Des Moines during the State Teachers association convention on November 7 in the evening with a large turnout anticipated.

Grads Cedar Falls State Teachers’ College Des Moines State Teachers’ Association

Coliseum Destroyed in Davenport Fire

Davenport Coliseum burned to the ground with contents. Value set at about $50,000. Built for the 1898 National Sangerfest, it later hosted public meetings and a dance hall.

Davenport

Revival Services Planned in West Liberty Opera House

A monthlong revival began Sunday at the West Liberty opera house led by three local churches. The evangelistic services are directed by Rev. W. A. Tetley of Missouri.

West Liberty Opera House W. A. Tetley Missouri

Apple Growing Profitable in Waukon Iowa

Apples are plentiful in Iowa and profitable. A M Cahalan at Waukon Junction sold 1600 dollars worth of apples from ten acres of ground.

Waukon Iowa A. M. Cahalan Junction

LeMars Doctor Plans Wheat Nuts Breakfast Food Company

Dr W T Shepard and associates of LeMars will organize a company to manufacture Wheat Nuts, a breakfast food he has patented. A cement factory building will be erected for the venture.

LeMars W. T. Shepard

Cholera Reduces Swine Herds in Cerro Gordo County

Veterinarians estimate pork losses in Mason City and neighboring areas due to cholera will exceed one million dollars. The disease has affected swine across the county, impacting farmers and local commerce.

Cerro Gordo Mason City

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