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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
2
Castle Grove notices show August frost affected both low and high ground fields with many dry leaves signaling damage. Community updates include local travel, fairs, and visits, with several residents attending central city events and fairs.
Onslow hosts a Labor Day celebration with Wyoming defeating Olin 8 to 1 in a fine game. Gate receipts totaled 141 dollars, dance 96, concessions 39, overall 276. The horse show drew 54 entries across classes A to G with multiple prize winners. A fatal death of Arthur Alexander is reported along with community moves and a stock train event.
Miss Bernice Edelman of Quedan Falls visits Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Johnston as a niece of Mrs. Johnston. Miss Florence Hasler of Independence visits to meet her new brother, while Mrs. Johnston hosts relatives.
Center Junction reports the death of Arthur Alexander at Anamosa sanitarium after an operation. Calls and events include horse show results at Onslow, school openings with new teachers, news of a Davenport death of a sister to Harry Greene, David Philip starting a principal position in Castalia, Epworth League meeting, Ladies' Aid plans, a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Sam Thomp aes, W W’s meeting, Hal Smith's carpenters in Central City, Mrs Scofield and Francis returning from a visit, Tom Moncrief in Anamosa for treatment, and Mr Miller traveling to Tipton.
Miss Charlotte Hunter arrived from Maquoketa to begin duties as school principal for the coming year. The Mangold family hosts a new son, and a crew of sixteen telephone workers operated nearby. Agent Minehart sold 36 show tickets to Anamosa, with more by car. The Lacaasss from Michigan visit Warren Whitney. Presbyterian ladies plan a 6:30 dinner in Baker hall. Agnes Benson and children went to Anamosa. Warren and Mrs. Whitney visited Marion.
In Topeka Capital lore a grand parade unfolds as the man from the city returns to his small hometown for a visit. The scene emphasizes local pride and the ceremonial welcome given to a notable visitor amid hometown festivities.
In the Fremont Tribune, the writer notes that not only fishermen but campers exaggerate tales of a good time, highlighting humorous exaggeration about outdoor adventures. The piece lightly mocks bragging and social storytelling.
Monticello notes from September record several residents abroad and at colleges. Max Rettig attends Oberlin. Emma and Jace Davis visit Sheridan. Elizabeth Schoenherr at Cedar Falls State Normal College. Local events include farm sale near Coggon, a 25th anniversary, a Lena Henry marriage, a death, and a county attorney resignation to move to Chicago. Public schools open with listed staff and a sorghum harvest underway. Republican county ticket elected with races for representative treasurer sheriff and attorney. Fair includes baby contests with multiple winners and prizes.
Jones county Iowa invites sealed bids by October 4 1915 for road work in Hale township section 10 and Rome township section 22. Bids must include 5 percent certified check and conform to county forms with 50 percent bond required for contract. Right to reject bids reserved.
Boosters for Amber buttermilk day plan an advertising trip on Friday September 17 with a route from Amber at 9:00 a.m. to Scotch Grove Monticello Langworthy Anamooga Martello Morley Wyoming Onslow Center Junction and return to Amber at 6:00 p.m. Music by Scotch Grove Concert Band of 28 players.
Monticello youths are leaving for colleges including State University Iowa City for Susan B. Thomas Fern Hubbard Frank Hicks and George Pond. Cedar Falls State Teachers College lists Ruth Young Helen Hosford Edna Wenger Susanna Heisey Olive Cartano Bernice Rodman. Coe College Cedar Rapids includes Leah Hubbard Hazel Hoag Anne Bur ton. Cornell College Mt. Vernon lists Helen Hefner. Chicago University Illinois Marshall Hall. Wisconsin University Madison Stewart Stuhler. Creighton University Omaha Asa Lambert. Armour Institute Chicago Thomas Kingsley. Drake University Des MoinesHarry Locher. National Park Seminary Sorans Glenn Mabel Welch. Visitation Seminary Dubuque Isabel Meyer Eloise Welch. Sisters School Worthington Gerald Vernimont. Wartburg Lutheran College Waverly Alva Zimmerman Fred Lehman Mount Clare Sister School Clinton Donna Pelly. Iowa State College Ames Henry Templeton Proctor Wilkens Burgess Terwilliger Herman Schneider Ward Peet George Waite Royal Hubbard Mitchell Northrop Howard Heaford George Heisey William Kingsley Doris Northrop.
Oxford Mirror reports Supervisor Thomsen of Wyoming with county surveyor Whalen conducted soundings on the macadem road south of Oxford toward the Millis. Thomsen bought half an acre from Mr Batchellor of the Mills to supply dirt for filling holes and widening the road. The improved stretch is praised as overdue after the road fell into frightful condition.
Contractor Neilly says remodeling the school will be ready for opening on Monday the 18th. Teachers and many pupils are eager for the new school year to begin.
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