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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
5
The article weighs income tax fairness amid varied investments and secrecy, notes rich residents flocking to Florida, and cites legal cases in Benton County. It contrasts labor views from Brookhart and Green, discusses Florida inheritance tax advantages, and mentions Col. Mitchell and the Shenandoah incident.
The article notes the September primary will decide whether Governor Smith or Editor Hearst remains dominant in city politics. It details the personal campaigns by both candidates for mayor and suggests the candidates have faded amidst boss control struggles in New York. The piece laments September’s arrival as autumn starts.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Wisconsin amporters of La Follette deserting Young Bob in his campaign to succeed his father. It argues Wisconsinites tire of being held up as wild eyed populists and pale red socialists and expect a Coolidge style outcome in the Badger state.
Simon H Bauman founder of the Mount Vernon Hawkeye has died at age 83. The report notes his longtime role in local journalism and his leadership within the community.
The American Legion, with government partners, seeks a five million dollar endowment to fund nationwide care for World War I disabled veterans and orphaned children. The plan, supported by President Coolidge, emphasizes a durable financial base and reduced government burdens, contrasting with past “hand to mouth” financing.
Hans P Aagard now in charge of Leibsohn grocery in Anamosa after purchasing the store from W J Mills. Mills & Holtman firm, established by Col Shaw and H S Dutton, ends. James Carr of Lamont to run the business with son in law D W Rhines as manager. William Powlishta 34, Oxford Junction, commits suicide by hanging in barn after bootlegging troubles and grand jury delays.
County farm bureau plans a big picnic at the fair grounds with Guv John Hammill as head speaker and a pig club show. The September 12 county board meeting will finalize plans. The event aims for children games, home project work, and adult sports with tables provided for picnickers.
Mrs. C B Cook president of the Benton county W T C U was killed in her home in Vinton last Monday night. A bullet through a first floor window ended her life as she prepared a talk for a W C T U convention. Authorities lacked clues and state agents were sent to assist. Governor Hammill pledged a $500 reward and vows to intensify the crackdown on bootleggers and crime.
The church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a mission service with offerings for missions. Rev F W Knappe of Strawberry Point will preach at the 10 30 a m English service and Rev F Ide of Sumner will give the German address. An evening sermon follows, with a home missions lecture and a picnic dinner at the city park unless weather forces Luther Hall. All invited.
St Peter and Paul's Lutheran Church Castle Grove Township DC hosts a September 13 mission feast with services at 10 30 am 2 16 pm and 7 45 pm featuring Rev EF Melchert Ryan Rev R Reichen Elizabeth IL and Rev J Wilms Wayne township A free lunch at noon and a missions collection at each service Neighboring pastors and congregations are invited The Tuter League meets Friday September 11 at 8 oclock
Funeral notice for Bundy with church service on September 13. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Union evening service at 8:00 p.m. Rev A E B Coe of the Methodist church to preach. Public invited.
For Sunday September 13 the schedule lists Sunday School at 10 am and Morning Worship at 11 am with a sermon on The Love of God. An 8 pm Union Service at the Congregational church features Rev. Albert E. Coe. Epworth League at 7 pm follows.
The notice lists R P Kuentgel as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. German Service at 11:00 a.m. English Service at 7:45 a.m. Choir Practice Friday at 7:30 p.m. It also notes Calhoun county gravel progress of 63 miles this summer with 25 more planned, and a Sioux City Journal remark about vigilante justice awakening in modern times.
Six steam heated rooms for rent on the building's second floor owned by Angelo Pappas proprietor. Listing appears with other local notices, including card of thanks for relatives and neighbors and a found traveling bag near Center Junction Iowa. West Union and Center Junction references appear in the vicinity notices.
Public notice declares R A Cartano appointed administrator of the estate of John Sahli deceased by the district court of Jones county Iowa at Anamosa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated August 17 1925.
J R Studer sues John Henry Herren and others including unknown heirs to quiet title on west halves of lots 140 and 137 in the Irregular Plat of the NE quarter of the NW quarter of section 27 township 8 6 north range 3 west in Monticello Jones county Iowa. Plaintiffs claim fee simple ownership and seek decree that defendants have no interest. non-residents and unknown heirs complicate service. case set for September 28 1925 in Anamosa with DOXSHE DOXS EE as counsel.
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