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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
2
Correspondence From Wytotyping and County Fair Notes
Local notes report Dr E N Stoffel visiting Onslow for dental work and Clem F Kimball handling Williams estate affairs in Council Bluffs. Visits by Mrs Hans Jensen and others amid Mrs Bronson’s illness. Fair coverage details revenues, bands, entries, and improvements, plus a runaway runway accident and repairs.
Town News Briefs and Visits in Onstow Area
Onstow notes include John Cole’s Canadian nephew visiting, Wanichek's band at Monticello fair, and John Smith returning from harvest in Minnesota. The Clay Ford post office will close Sept. 30, while Mrs. Reade improves from illness. James Garside dies in Charlotte. remains to be interred here Thursday. Peter Schmalfeldt marks 70th birthday with German friends. Judge Morris of Colorado visits Hon. F. J. Sokol, once Monmouth friends who crossed the plains in 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onstow
John Cole
Canada
Wanichek
Monticello Fair
John Smith
Minnesota
Sokol
E. E. Braun
Kansas
Clay Ford
Samuel Reade
Henry Banghart
Cascade
John Russell
Wiff
Anamosa
James Garside
Wm. Garside
Charlotte
Mabel Bigelow
W. H. McKean
Mr. Dolley
Lamey & Dolley
W. A. Mackrill
Mackrill
Clay
Peter Schmalfeldt
Judge Morris
Colorado
F. J. Sokol
Monmouth
Plains
Mr. Sokol
Center Junction Social News Highlights
Miss Adelaide Collins of Onslow visited Miss Kent on Sunday. Miss Kathyrn Leech and mother returned from Cedar Rapids. D L Young resumes duties at Morningside College. The Lathrops and Miss Beadle visited Mr O O Watson. J M Young Ray Young and Miss Alice Dawson enjoyed a drive to Anamosa. Mrs Robt White of Wyoming is ill but improving. Rev Ellis preached his last sermon of the conference year and plans to return next year. Mr Chas Sutherland came home after seven weeks in the West and spoke well of Washington Oregon and Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Adelaide Collins
Onslow
Kent
Kathyrn Leech
Cedar Rapids
D. L. Young
Morningside College
Lathrop
Beadle
Oxford Junction
O. O. Watson
J. M. Young
Ray Young
Alice Dawson
Anamosa
Robt
White
Wyoming
Ellis
Chas, Sutherland
West
Washington
Oregon
Utah
North Dakota prosperity praise letter from Knox resident
A letter from A.M. Farrnanxs in Knox North Dakota dated Sept 1 1902 defends North Dakota prosperity. He contrasts Iowa rents with North Dakota farmland gains noting favorable crop yields oats sixty bushels per acre barley around thirty flax twenty five and ample stock feed. He argues the state offers good beginnings for poor renters and criticizes Iowas landlord system.
Timber Land for Sale in Scotch Grove Township
Two tracts offered for sale in Scotch Grove township. A 20 acre tract in the southeast quarter of Section 5 and a 5 acre tract in Section 4. Inquire at Monticello, care of 10w3 Dovarass H SMiH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove Township
Monticello
Dovarass H
Smih
Big Day Band Lineups At Fair Schedule
The three day fair lists bands for each day. Wednesday features the Original Dubuque Italian Harp Orchestra and the Wednesday Ladies band of Monticello in the big grandstand. Thursday showcases the Oxford Junction and Worthington bands and a Dubuque brass group. Friday presents the Monticello band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Monticello
Oxford Junction
Worthington
Center Junction Beats Monticello In Slugging Baseball Game
Center Junction defies injury to edge Monticello 22 to 21 in a high scoring ball game. The home side played a plucky, if limited, defense as the slugfest unfolded with each team trading runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction Boys
Monticello
Center Junction
Monticello Civil War Era Meetings and Local Developments
In 1861 Monticello hosts war meetings led by W H Walworth with speeches from A J Marvin and others, pledging support to suppress rebellion. At Bowen's Prairie a May 11 organizing meeting forms a military company with officers and plans for rifles. A Good Templars lodge is formed, postmaster appointed, and local trades open as residents prepare to support the Union amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa Eureka
W. H. Walworth
M. M. Moulton
A. J. Marvin
Robert McGiven
Bowen’s Prairie
Capt. Bowen
Chas. Eaton
B.C. Hopkins
Aga Bowen
I. M. Ticks
Isaac Willard
O. W. Daws
S. 8
Farwell
F. H. Blodgett
R. M. Hicks
Josephus Crane
Curso Crane
D. H. Robbins
I. A. Miller
W. S
R. M
Fair at Cascade Yields Modest Attendance and Notable Races
The Cascade fair last week drew smaller crowds than hoped yet reported a financial gain. The Dubuque Times notes the standout event, a $200 free-for-all trot featuring Brown Dick and M. J. M. The Cedar Rapids horse led from start to finish, with Miss Adrian earning second place in two heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Brown Dick
Cedar Rapids
Miss Adrian
Fanchon
Galesburg
Sulphume
Urbana Mack
Dairy Dale
Appa
Lady Senora
Uta Junior
Little Joe
Frost and Storm Touch Iowa Farmlands and Fairgrounds
The Iowa crop and weather service notes a cold first half of September with light rainfall and frost on the 12th and 18th, threatening tender vegetation in the north and increasing soft corn but sunny upland progress in the south. A Friday storm caused damage in Canton and surrounding farms, while the Fair association plans a 150 foot amphitheatre expansion and an additional platform for simultaneous attractions to improve seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Crop and Weather Service
The
Fair Association
Anamosa Eureka
Unclaimed Letters Advertised at Monticello Post Office
List of unclaimed mail for Miss Alice Tenner and Leonardo Rulo at Monticello Iowa, with D E Porn noted as postmaster’s list entry. Advertised September 15 1902. Other names listed include P. M. and additional residents awaiting pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Alice Tenner
Lienardo Rulo
D. E. Porn
P. M
Golden Eagle Clothing House Sets Fall and Winter Line
The Golden Eagle Clothing House announces new fall and winter apparel with a 25 percent reduction on all boys and children school suits during the first week of school. Located one door east of the post office, customers are urged to visit D I Golpstrone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Eagle Clothing House
D. I. GoLpstrone
Cleveland Round Trip Offer by Nickel Plate Road
$8.50 round trip to Cleveland with return by October 28 deposit tickets in Cleveland. Three daily trains with vestibuled sleeping cars. American Club meals 30c to $1.00 in dining cars, plus meals A la Carte. City ticket office Chicago Adams St. Details from John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Adams St
John Y. Calahan
Tipped The Porter The Way an American Evened Up Matters In a French Hotel
A New York photographer recalls Powelson sparring with hotel candle charges in France. He notes hotels bill a franc per light and porters expect tips. Powelson pockets the candles then pays a porter a franc at the desk, turning the anecdote into satire about tipping customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powelson
New York
Mark Twain
Europe
Cooper
New York Times
Tibetan Drum From Skulls and Snakes in Monastic Ceremonies
A drum used by Tibetan lamas in church rites features two skulls preferably of children with snake skins stretched over the concave sides. The skulls are fixed at the disk ends of a wooden assembly, painted with devilish motifs in red and blue, and rotated by a cord to strike alternate faces for a regular tum tum sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibet
Chicken Talk Reveals Chick Calls Distinct and Parental Bond
An English zoologist explains that a chick a few hours out of the shell has five distinct calls. The cries for hunger, fear, or seeking shelter differ from the mother’s warning chirr. A hen’s clucking is unique to her brood, allowing each chick to recognize its own family among many.
Uncultured Accent Draws Fire In Western Australia
A Western Australian paper bemoans the uncultured accent in state schools with examples such as ee-yuh here and partickler particular. It notes other regions favor slang terms like top piece napper lamps ogles lug paddle box kisser mush phiz dial dutches for body parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Good Store Building for Rent from A. L. Chase
For rent the store building formerly occupied by A L Chase as a furniture store. In good repair and well located for hardware or furniture trade with elevator. Also notices of travel and rooms for rent appear amid the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Chase
Mary Wenner
The Proper Treatment for a Sprained Ankle
A sprained ankle can heal quickly with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The ad claims full cure in less than a week or even three days with prompt application. Sold by Bacher and Abel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bacher & Abel
Improv ed farms and ranches across the Northwest and Dakota lands
A listing highlights top improv ed farms and ranches in the Northwest and a broad slate of wild lands suited for farming in almost every South Dakota county east of the Missouri river. North Dakota ranches and coal land appear with prices from 3 to 60 dollars per acre, varying by location and terms with First National Bank and Citizens Bank of Parker referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
South Dakota
Missouri River
North Dakota
Special Round Trip Excursion Rates to New York via Nickel Plate
Tickets on sale October 8 through 6 inclusive good leaving New York not later than October 14. Reservations or sleeping car space available by addressing John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago. Information provided by the Nickel Plate Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Parepa Rosa a Coquette
A portrait of soprano Parepa Rosa as a lively engaging performer who mixed warmth with business acumen. The Cleveland memo notes her habit of sizing up audiences on first appearances, signaling early confidence and audience appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parepa Rosa
Cleveland
Cosmopolitan
Nickel Plate Route Chicago to New York Return
Chicago to New York and return via Nickel Plate Road offered October 3 4 5 and 6 6 with return limit October 14 1902 Three trains daily ves tubulated sleeping cars American club meals 35c to 1 00 Dining cars Meals a la carte Chicago depot Harrison St and 5th Ave City Ticket office 111 Adams Bt Phone Central 2057 Write John Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Nickel Plate Road
Harrison St
5Th Ave
Adams Bt
Central
John Y Calahan
Adams St
One Fare For Round Trip To Boston by Nickel Plate Road
Round trip ticket from Chicago to Boston October 7 to 11 for Brotherhood of St Andrews meeting. Deposit tickets at Boston with 50 cent fee extends return to November 12. Vestibuled sleeping cars and first class service. Cheap rates to New England. John Y Callahan 113 Adams St Chicago for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
Brotherhood of St. Andrews
New England
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
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Capt. Loomis
James Nichols
McRoberts
Henderson
John Doe
Jones County
New Hall
Cascade Maquoketa
Stirton
C. E. Wales
Animal Kingdom
C. L. VanMeter
A.M. Farrnanxs
E. R. Perkins
Lovell House
Jones
Countries
Victor Oil Company
Ohio
Alfred Turpin
Indianapolis
Ind
Andrew Cassady
8. A. Hefner
Delaware
David Grieves
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Dr. Hefner
H. K. Patton
Anamosa Institute of Osteopathy
Lloyd Bevington
Ernestly
John McConnon
Ed Thompson
Baby
Auburn
F. Matthiessen
Frank Gramlich
van Horne
Elizabeth Bobleter
Marie Burns
Independence
John Fitszimons
Christian Ross
Richland Township
Jessie Pratt
C. E. Wales of
M. W. Herrick
Frank Reiger
Lamont
Louis
Shelton Hickman of
Alburnet
Aynerson
Wm. Tobin
Worthington Liveryman
Deutrick’s
Carnival Company
America
Clay Township
Canton
Robert Carson
Richard Hayner
L. W. Marshall
Wyoming Journal
Jones Co
Hall’s Hardware
Walnut Street
Budgies
Henney Buggies
W. F. Rohn
John H. Zirkle
Philippi
W Va
Republican
Zirkle
Sth Avenue
Condon
Southeastern
South Dakota Land Co
Parker
F. F. Beardsley & Co. Managers
First
Nat’! Bank
Citizens’ Bank of
Coquette
Oliver Typewriter
Oliver
Oliver Typewriter Co
Lake St
Curcano, Inn
Alaska
N. W
Nome
Anvil Creek
Oo. C. Lewis
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
District Court
Rh. GC. Stirton
Jet
Smith
Thomas Kasper
Ursula Procter
H. M. Carpenter
W. H. Proctor
Reuben Ely
Samuel Ely
A. J. Schoonover
Paul Warner
Jane Whiting
Samuel van Meet
Nancy Jewett
DeWitt C. Jewett
J. A. Hardman
Oak District
State OF
Susan Smalley Langworthy
Susan Stalley Langworthy
J. A Hartman
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