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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1914

Page

2

Local business changes and town notes in Poence

R Fishwild and son assume ownership of Henning and Doftus store forming Fishwild & Son. Wyoming school opens with Prof G E Farley heading, and a new building contract set. Community updates include sports wins, travel, and local visits as town life resumes after a fire and fair attendance.

Washington Henning & Coffus Wyoming G. E. Farley Fred Heasty Onslow Fred Riverside Iowa Anamosa S. G. Mills Chicago Jake Propst Correctionville Lillian Griffin Glidden Lewis White Davenport Scotch Grove John von Sprecken Pleasant Ridge Alta Hoffman Nona Kirchner Waterloo 8S. H. Brainerd Hast Ridge Atherton Farm

Sabbath Institute at Presbyterian Chapel with Prof Fracker

Castle Grove August 31 a Sabbath School Institute at the Presbyterian chapel next Sabbath September 6 led by Prof G C Fracker educational superintendent for the Synod of Iowa. Highlights include a 11 am address on The Sabbath School as the Greatest Opportunity for Service and an 8 pm talk The Boy and His Father.

Castle Grove Presbyterian Chapel G. C. Fracker Synod of Iowa Alice Cunningham Alice Burdena Wenger Mary Kehoe Marcella Britting Gladys Swift Ruth Young Carl Caspers D. J. Hogan Cogton Petersen and Howell RE. A. Lang Miles Monticello Montgomery Florence Hazel Hubbard Cass Frog Hollow Watt McCuskey Mra J. A. McLaughlin Ladies’ Aid Society Elsie Noble Marshalltown G. J. Heiken Wayne Harold and Vida Howie Hays

Onslow Obituary Notes and Local Updates

Mrs. Mary Orr widow of David Orr dies at eighty in clay township with funeral at Bethel church led by Rev EB Bow. She leaves two sons W H and John and several daughters in home area. School assignments and staff changes listed. horse show planning underway for September 10. Minor community notes cover visitors and local business movements.

Wm. Duncan Pierson Sibyl Walters Cedar Falls Francis French Ethel Hutton Ames Mildred Lamey Cedar Rapids Ralph Brown Des Moines Vera Paul Monmouth Illinioi Ruth Spooner Lone Rock Olive Spooner Bridgswater Jessie Garside Creston Arthur Ashton Benbow Indianola Ft. Madison Joseph Sokol Battles Maquoketa Helen Lamey Sarah Woodyard C. W. McMaster Ella McMaster Vera Paul Wm. Conley Roberson Ringiing Bros Clinton T. B. Johnston S. B. Hall John Thompson Chicago Duncan Wasson Prain

Prairieburg Farewell Party and Local News Notes

Farewell party honors Prof Crawford and family leaving for Central City to teach this year. Community reports bonds, weddings, deaths, and visits, including the Holub Marek marriage, two infant deaths, and various travels among Prairieburg residents and nearby towns.

Center Junction Notes September 2

Communion services planned at Presbyterian church on September 13 with elder election and a young people's meeting that evening. Funeral for Mrs Phoebe Alexander of Spokane held at M E church. Various local residents travel, work on stores, and schoolhouse progress noted amid illness and visits.

Center Junction Presbyterian Church Phoebe Alexander Spokane Washington M. E Sam G. Thompson Wm, White Edward Robert Kleinick Harry Manuel J. A. McDonald Colfax Springs Gray Dreibelbis M. G. Alsever M. &. Dodge Hale J. F. Livingstone Howard Leech Mary Minnesota Miss Edwards Toronto Bethurum Earl Stingley Edith Sinkey Iowa Smith Davenport

Scotch Grove Fair Opinions and a Quiet Wedding

In Scotch Grove on September 1 residents weighed Monticello fair quality with some praise and others saying it fell short yet the event was noted for its clean shows. Bert Kiburz married Miss Frane Schoonover quietly Tuesday at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. Elges officiating. The couple receive warm congratulations and best wishes for their future.

Monticello Bert Kiburz Frane Schoonover Elges

Community church improvements and Sunday plans

The church has a new entrance bell tower added and interior repairs completed with a fresh coat of paint. Communion services are planned for Sunday September 13 with new members and infant baptisms to be celebrated. A Christian Endeavor party is set for Friday evening at Floyd Sinclair’s home.

C. A. Sutherland and Perry Walraven Olin Galen Mirick Forward Edgewood F. W. Royden’s Royden Bert Clark Payneaville Minnesota Christian Endeavor Society Floyd Sinclair A. D. Sinclair Henry Carson Sylvan Bixby L. R. Leesecamp Ryan A. P. Moats

Local Notes from Amber and Surrounding Areas

Amber resident Howard Bailey returns home after summer stay with his uncle near Fairview last week. Will Daly unloads a car of sand on Saturday prompting local chatter. Sam Witham James Gray and Phil Bailey attend Cedar Rapids show last Friday. Tom George and Mr. Welch visit Monday evening. Mr Bickle from Anamasa to teach this fall. W OH Sanford from Kansas City visiting friends. Local farmers continue silos projects.

Prairieburg Prof. Crawford Central City John Kline Floyd Burg Minnesota M.S. Knapp H. Titus Marion Ed Burlingham Elmo DeLancey John Houser Victor Holub Rosa Marek St. Joseph’s Luther Rogers Raymond Doran Cedar Rapids Martin Marek Bessie Knapp Robins Rebee-Zimmer Fred LeClerc Baby Dr. Peet Monticello Mansilee Rowley C. O. Rowley Edith Monnier Ryan George Knapp Martelle Thomas Dolan Aurora Messrs. Carpenter and Noyes Howard Bailey Fairview Will Daly Will Sam Witham James Gray Phil Bailey Tom George Mr. Welch Mr. Bickle Anamasa W. OH. Sanford Kansas City

Mother’s Potato Dilemma Solved by Clever Boy

A class in arithmetic solved a household puzzle with four potatoes for five people. After a moment of quiet, a boy stood, captured the teacher’s attention, and answered that the mother would mash them.

A. B. I. C. Magazine

Democrats Rally To Stand By Platform

A Washington Post column urges all democrats to unite behind the party platform, calling for renewed commitment and collective action to support shared goals and policy priorities.

Washington Post

Administratrix Notice for Kate McKees Estate

Public notice from Jones County Iowa appoints Fannie McLees as Administratrix of Kate McKees deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa dated August 31 1914. J W Coxsee attorney for estate.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Kate McKees Anamosa A.D Fannie McLees J. W. Coxsee

Final Reports Filed in Jones County Estates

Notice to all interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in listed estates have been filed with the Clerk of the District Court of Jones county. A final hearing is set for September 14 before the court where interested persons may appear and object.

District Court Jones County M. W. Herrick Eliza J. Sillsbee Emma Goes William Goes Evelyn Alay Jones Hhis Ward Australia Towit Guid Court L. W. Lovell Raymond Sandhouse Grace Sandhouse Blizd Paragher Zaedow William John Faragher Anamosa Iowa Reyer Fisher Somes County

For Rent Two Iowa Farms Near Ryan with Improvements

Two farms near Ryan Iowa offering 160 acres with buildings and water, tiled portions, near a school on an auto road, and a 120 acre farm three miles east with a good house barn new well fenced pastures across from the schoolhouse. W F Drummy proprietor Ryan Iowa.

Ryan Iowa W.F. Drummy

W A Mirick M D Physician and Surgeon

W A Mirick M D physician and surgeon. Office at residence on South Cedar Street Monticello Iowa. Calls answered at night promptly attended to.

North Cedar Street Monticello State Bank Fred Puleston Kilers & Bolton W. A. Mirick South Cedar St Monticello Iawa Calle Jay

W Doxseer Attorney at Law

Advertisement for attorney at law offering general practice and probate settlement services in Bavall Binck Monticells with emphasis on estate matters and probate court procedures.

Probate Court Bavall Binck Monticells Lowe

Asthmador Guarantee Offered in Monticello

Dr Randolph Schiffmann guarantees Asthmador relief for asthma hay fever or bronchial asthma. Buy a 60 cent package from Palmer Pharmacy and if not instant relief take it back for a full refund. Dr Schiffmann cites prior cures and warns druggists will honor refunds. People outside Monticello can be supplied under the same guarantee.

Palmer Monticello Randolph Schufmann Palmer Pharmacy Baeen R. Schiffmann St. Paul, Minn

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