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The Monticello Express lists annual subscription at 1.75 dollars under editor and proprietor J W Doxsee.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
4
The Monticello Express lists annual subscription at 1.75 dollars under editor and proprietor J W Doxsee.
The September report notes additions to D G Tebo and Roy Bender residences, visits by Cedar Rapids and Davenport guests, and teaching staff changes. Miss Mary Paul moves to Marshalltown to teach high school. public schools open with new teachers. Wyoming shines at the Jones County Fair with 22 wins in 25 games. Labor Day picnic draws large crowds despite an accident.
September notes list residents at the State Fair and in Langworthy No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 and No. 5 schools. Sayings include teachers Nellie Crilley and Florence Hubbard, many family visits, and a Graham Nursery Co. rep working region. Grasshopper damage lowers yields to 20 bust per acre in worst fields.
The Onslow column reports visitors from Waterloo to see the Franks family and others, noting schools starting with good attendance. It mentions residents moving houses and cement crossings planned, plus locals attending outside towns for work and schooling. Instances include Mrs. Knittle and Grace, Dr. and Mrs. Vincent, and teachers Vera Paul and Ruth Spooner.
Local items show many residents attending events and visiting relatives across Iowa. Notable notes include JT M Martin and Robby Martin Jr visiting the State Fair, Cascade delegates at the Monticello fair, and weddings and travels involving Gearheart, Dolan, Livingstone, and McDonald families.
In Prairieburg on September 5 Miss Allie Whitney began fall and winter school at the home. Mrs. F. P. Doran and Mrs. N. Smith visited from Cedar Rapids. Miss Hannah McLaughlin joined Lena Burke's millinery in Anamosa. Prairieburg Lumber Co. now owns the Kula Dolan elevator stock. Josh Howard reportedly bought the Yankers creamery house. At Stone City on September 4 Harry Came and Clara Dolan wed and plan a short stay in Waukon with friends George and Mrs. Chase before starting life together.
Center Junction notes social visits by Mrs. D. J. Bevins and son Dean in Anamosa. Miss Victoria Fowler returned from Cedar Rapids. A free will sociable was held in the park last evening.
Amber reports Charlie Gray sightseeing in Chicago while Mrs. Adam Pickett of Creston Iowa visits relatives. Henry Dierks of Colorado arrived on business. Frank Fall heads to Maquoketa. James Robertson and Jack Brownell go to Wisconsin. State fair attendees include J. C. Bailey Art Lake and others. Rosa Baer returns from Muscatine after a near fatal auto accident. J W Beatty notes drought harming corn yields oats 43 bushels wheat 20. Bedford business scene praised by Merrett Campbell former Hopkinton Times-Republican owner. Thanks closes with dress goods and millinery ad.
Notice from Jones County Iowa Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids for excavating and grading at the County Home. Project involves 2120 cubic yards of dirt moved, bids based on cubic yards, with surveying completed and work ready to start. Bids due by 10 a.m. Tuesday September 12. Louis Gardner, County Auditor.
A historical note claims Dr. Puleston offers rupture cures using the fidelity method with no pain and no interruption to work. The advertisement cites patients seeking quick relief and ongoing treatment.
You may not want to purchase furniture while visiting Monticello for the County Fair. There will be time to look over stock and preview a dining table, bedroom suite, writing desk, or easy chair. Visit our store as headquarters and ask prices. Good furniture right prices.
General law practice and estate settlement services offered in the probate court by an attorney at Lovell Block, Monticello.
H M Remory and the firm REMLEY & REMLEY announce general law practice in Anamosa Iowa with offices on Main Street near the Easterly Hotel on the first floor.
W A Mirick M D physician and surgeon with office at residence on South Cedar Street Monticello Iowa. Calls day or night promptly attended to.
Attorney E F Reed operates from an office above Burrichter's Drygoods in Monticello Iowa. He handles legal matters for clients locally with practical counsel and representation.
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