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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1913

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Bees Show Profit in Iowa Honey Business

Iowa beekeepers report strong profits from production. Frank C. Pellett notes growing interest as farmers turn to bees. F. W. Hall of Cole earned about 5000 from honey this year. Frank Coverdale of Delmar already ships a carload worth about 2500. Fr. W. Pease of Lansing operates 300 colonies earning about seven dollars per hive over four years. Bert Brown of Des Moines expects about 1000 profit this year.

Iowa Frank C. Pellett F. W. Hall Cole Frank Coverdale Delmar Fr. W. Pease Lansing Mississippi River Pease Des Moines Bert Brown Brown

Slater Hosts Fourth Annual Norwegian Sondhord Meeting

The Norwegian Sondhord land Lag of America held its fourth annual meeting at Slater with representation from several states. Speakers included Dr. H. G. Stub of Minneapolis Professor L. W. Boe Waldorf College Forest City Rev. O. M. O. Wee Lakefield Minn Rev. Mr. Solum Story City Rev. Mr. Paulsrud Randall Rev. N. G. Peterson Des Moines Professor M. O. Wee Red Wing Minn Rev. Mr. Norstad Jewell.

M. O. Wee Red Wing Minn Mr. Norstad Jewell

Auto Falls Off Bridge Near Audubon Injures Three

An automobile carrying Mr. and Mrs. Jess Schoboe and Miss Clarice Oelke fell from a bridge one mile north of Audubon into the stream twenty five feet below. Mrs. Schoboe sustained internal injuries and a broken leg. Miss Oelke suffered a crushed shoulder and grave internal injuries.

Audubon Jess Schoboe Clarice Oelke County Recorder

Editor Perry Hazelett Dies Suddenly at Home

Harry Hazelett fifty editor of the Perry Independent and former Eleventh district Democrat collapsed dead at his Perry home on Saturday from heart disease induced by heat. He once edited the Ida Grove Record-Era.

Perry Harry Hazelett Perry Independent Ida Grove Record-Era

Auto Collides With Team in Milford Fatal Crash

A head on collision in Milford left Jay Bickelhaupt dead and miss Gene Kumba badly injured. Lydia Kumba and Henry Skyllingstad suffered serious bruises as a team and auto crash halted traffic. The horses reared, then fell onto the vehicle, breaking Bickelhaupt's neck and crushing his skull.

Milford Jay Bickelhaupt Gene Kumba Lydia Kumba Henry Skyllingstad Bickelhaupt

Webster City to Host Lutheran and Methodist Meetings

Webster City will entertain the Iowa synod of the English Lutheran Church from October 16 to 20 and also hosts the Northwest Town conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church during October with dates not fixed.

Webster City Iowa Synod of the English Lutheran Church Northwest Town Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church

Gen Grenville Dodge Leaves Rochester After Operation

General Grenville Dodge aged 62 from Council Bluffs Iowa was pronounced cured after a serious operation at a Rochester hospital and went home in a private car.

Gen. Dodge Rochester Minn Grenville Dodge Council Bluffs

Post Office Safe Robbed in Gravity Safe

The Gravity Safe post office was robbed stealing $100 in cash and stamps. Postmaster Robinson had only been in office two weeks. An explosion heard at 2 a.m. was not reported.

Robinson

Live Wire Kills Boy at Crown Dairy Plant

Dale Howard aged 16 was instantly killed when he touched a live wire at the Crown Dairy company plant in Dubuque. The tragedy ended a routine day for a local youth.

Dubuque Dale Howard Crown Dairy Company

Fontanelle Wins Contract for New Lighting System

Fontanelle has awarded a contract to build a lighting system with a transmission line to Greenfield to supply light and power current. The project links Fontanelle to Greenfield for permanent illumination.

Fontanelle Greenfield

Deserter Nabbed Near Marshalltown

Walter I. Ayers was arrested at his mother’s home southwest of town and is the alleged deserter from the U S Army Fort Morgan Colorado. He deserted on April 11.

Nab Marshalltown Walter I. Ayers Elnora Barton Ayers Morgan Colo

Third Auto Victim Dies In Iowa Crash

Ottumwa reports the third death from a car crash that killed Harry Bottorf and his brother in law William Cheek. Mrs Cheek died from injuries, finalizing the fatalities from the accident.

Ottumwa Harry Bottorf William Cheek

Iowa Editor Very Ill in Mason City Hospital

Joe Moore former editor of the Thornton Enterprise lies in a royal hospital in critical condition after an operation. He has sold his business due to failing health.

Iowa Very III Mason City Joe Moore The Thornton Enterprise Royal Hospital

Amity College Ends Endowment Drive for Now

Amity College aborts its endowment campaign after pledges reach 71 000 dollars of the 100 000 goal. The binding finalization depended on the full amount by Sept 1, with community funds stretched by a new railroad project. The college will continue to operate and plans to renew the effort later.

College Springs Amity College

Self Defense Question in Deerfoot Case

Iowa City investigators revisit the shooting of Mrs. Deerfoot by William Deerfoot the Indian medicine man. A .32 revolver lay beside the body and another loaded weapon was found at the house. Neighbors recall Mrs. Deerfoot challenging her husband at the gate before the fatal struggle.

Iowa City William Deerfoot Mra. Deerfoot Deerfoot

Settlement Reached in Garmoe Will Contest

Five year dispute over the estate of Isaac Garmoe ends with Morningside College receiving 25000 dollars from the widow at her death plus 40000 to the Fort Dodge Methodist church. The will had requested support for the college and church.

Fort Dodge Isaac Garmoe Morningside College Sioux City Garmoe Methodist Church

Iowa Rail Wreck Probe Delays Final Cause Report

A Rock Island train wreck near Maynard on the Decorah branch prompts a railroad commission hearing. General Manager Whitenton and Solicitor Sargeant testified while officials plan further reports after completing their internal investigation. Senator Frederic Larrabee, aboard the wreck, described his experiences but offered no cause.

Des Moines Rock Island Railroad Maynard Railroad Commission W. M. Whitenton Fred Sargeant Frederic Larrabee Fort Dodge Decorah Rock Island Larrabee Senate

Dubuque Retains Revenue Office

Representative Connolly secured renewed assurance that the revenue office will remain in Dubuque despite Des Moines pushing to relocate headquarters. Treasury officials indicated no move, though Des Moines supporters and business leaders pressed the case. Collector Murphy favors keeping the office in Dubuque, signaling a tough contest for relocation.

Washington, D. C Connolly Dubuque Des Moines Internal Revenue Iowa Treasury Jerry Sullivan McAdoo Murphy

Master Builders of Iowa hold Davenport Convention on steamboat

The Master Builders of Iowa will convene September 15 aboard a Mississippi steamer traveling from Davenport to Keokuk. The chartered vessel accommodates 200 persons for the event.

Davenport Master Builders of Iowa Keokuk

River Division Track Improvements Lead by McGregor Milwaukee Team

Civil engineers from McGregor Milwaukee road oversee six weeks of river division track work. They supervise construction of concrete trestles bridges and culverts and the addition of many new side tracks for enhanced lines and service.

Improve River Division McGregor Milwaukee Road Civil Engineers

Infantile paralysis strikes Coons family in Council Bluffs

Lester Coons aged 29 and Roy Coons aged 11, members of J. M. Coons family, are victims of infantile paralysis. The disease is diagnosed by a state board of health member who was summoned to the residence.

Council Bluffs Lester Coons Roy Coons J. M. Coons State Board of Health

Bees Disrupt Services At United Presbyterian Church

No church service was held as bees occupied the United Presbyterian church in Creston on Sunday. The hive has troubled locals for years with 400 pounds of honey reportedly harvested from the walls recently.

Zees Creston United Presbyterian Church

Fireman Killed in Linwood Quarry Boiler Blast

A boiler explosion at Linwood quarries west of Davenport killed Charles Carson 8s a fireman. His body was torn to pieces.

Davenport Linwood City Charles Carson Carson

Paving Begins on County Road Project

Mason City reports concrete laying started on the mile long paved road ordered by the county supervisors. The project is expected to be completed this fall.

Mason City

Lay Sewers at Lehigh

Lehigh city council advertises for bids to install a mile and a half of sewerage before cold weather. Local officials seek bids from contractors to complete the project in time for winter.

Lehigh

Train Wrecker Wrecked in Waterloo Fatality

Manchester fireman Charles Kof ske of the wrecker from Waterloo was killed when the wrecker and a work train went into the ditch. The wreck occurred here, disrupting service and prompting investigations.

Manchester Charles Kofske Waterloo

Pumpkin Days Celebrated in Greenfield Orient

Greenfield orient marks its eighth annual Pumpkin Days street carnival in southern Iowa. The event has grown into one of the region’s most popular fall celebrations attracting locals and visitors alike.

Greenfield—Orient H Jung Iowa

Young Farmer Corn bin Morrow Ends Life at Delta

Cor bin Morrow a young farmer near Delta climbed to the hay loft while his parents were away at church. He placed a rope about his neck tied to a rafter and shot himself through the heart. No cause is known for the act.

Bigourney Church Delta Corbin Morrow

Webster City to Build Two New Garages on Second Street

Webster City will construct two new garages on Second street by Parkhurst and Lavender. The single story structures with basements will cost 15000 dollars.

Webster City Second Street Parkhurst & Lavender

Damage Suit Postponed in Creston

Bertha Bowers editor of the Plain Dealer sues Senator Thomas alleging he called her a prevaricator. The damage case has been postponed until fall.

Creston Bertha Bowers the Plain Dealer Thomas

Knoxville Votes to Bond $70,000 for Water System Remodel

Knoxville voters approved a $70,000 bond for a complete overhaul of the city water system amid strong interest and a large turnout. The measure funds the remodeling program and is expected to improve water service citywide.

Knoxville

Four Months Jail For Gun Totter In Dubuque

Charles Mowrey becomes the first Dubuque resident sentenced under the new gun toting statute. He allegedly pulled a revolver on a bartender after being asked to leave a saloon. He claimed he drew the weapon to throw it away and that it was purchased to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Dubuque Charles Mowrey Mowrey

Alpine Building Company forms from Knights of Pythias lodge

Iowa Falls report that the Alpine Building company has filed articles of incorporation. The new firm is formed by members of Alpine lodge Knights of Pythias with the aim of building a Pythian temple or permanent lodge home. The incorporators have contracted for a lot.

Iowa Falls Alpine Building Company Alpine Lodge Knights of Pythias

Apple Blossoms in September Surprise Iowa City Orchard

Apple blossoms appearing in September at the August Weise farm five miles south of Iowa City intrigue the farmer who expects several trees to yield apples around Christmas if warm weather continues.

Iowa Iowa City August Wiese Weise

New London–William Howe Dies at 68th Wedding Anniversary

Iowa light of New London William Howe aged 68th wedding anniversary last May has died. He led the local Methodist church for half a century after coming to Iowa seventy years ago.

New London William Howe Methodist Church Iowa

Gas In Well Kills Man in Kirkman

Edward Glaze of larlan was killed while John Lawrence nearly died trying to rescue him when both were overcome by gas in a Kirkman well. Glaze saved a family before the tragedy.

Council Bluffs Edward Glaze Larlan John Lawrence Jaze Kirkman Glaze

Waterloo Youth Attempts Suicide With Carbolic Acid

Iarl Conry a 17 year old farmer’s grandson from near Voorhees drank an ounce of carbolic acid at his grandmother’s Waterloo home. He is not expected to survive. Conry had come to Waterloo to enter a business college.

Waterloo Iarl Conry Voorhees Conry Business

Ministers Gather for Des Moines Desciies Conference

Over a hundred ministers from the Desciies conference attend the Methodist JI pivotal church meeting at Mount Ayr for the annual conference session.

Mount Ayr Desc Iciies Conference Methodist Opal Church

Will Move Methodist Paper to Iowa City

The Iowa Methodist, the official organ of the Methodist church in Iowa, will relocate from Epworth to Iowa City under Rev. O. B. Chassel formerly of this city. Rev. Fairall founded the paper at Epworth and it is now moving to a new headquarters.

Methodist Iowa Fallsi O. B. Chassel Iowa Methodist Methodist Church In Iowa Iowa City Fairall Epworth

Junction farmer nets $19 bounty for forty rattlesnakes

A Junction farmer brought forty rattlesnakes to the courthouse, earning a bounty of nineteen dollars. He is hailed as the champion snake willer of his neighborhood.

Waukon Willer

Jerome Not Guilty in Coaticook Gambling Case

W T Jerome was acquitted on a gambling charge while awaiting immigration case decisions on Harry K Thaw. The court apologized for the humiliation he endured and Jerome thanked Canadians for their reception. Three witnesses testified as the judge ruled no case. A heavy police guard protected Jerome inside and outside the courthouse amid fears of public unrest.

Coaticook Que W. T. Jerome Harry K. Thaw Jerome Canada

Society Woman Found Dead in Lake Michigan at Lake Forest

The body of Mrs. Walter B. Smith, daughter of Hiram R. McCullough, was found in Lake Michigan near Lake Forest city park. Police say death appeared self-inflicted. Mrs. Smith, once Florence McCullough, was a Chicago and eastern society figure, married to Walter B. Smith on June 6 1905. granddaughter of Marvin Hughitt, former Chicago & Northwestern railway president.

Chicago Walter B. Smith Hiram R. McCullough Chicago & Northwestern Railway Byron L. Smith Northern Trust Company Lake Michigan Lake Forest Smith Florence McCullough Marvin Hughitt

Airship L-1 Destroyed in Hurricane Near Heligoland

Berlin reports the German navy airship L-1 wrecked Tuesday evening in a north Heligoland hurricane. Fifteen crew members are listed missing and likely perished. Concurrently at Johannisthal Doctor Ringe died mid flight from heart disease causing his plane to plunge 600 feet. autopsy suggests death occurred before impact. In Sebastopol a military aviator Mr Druschinin died after a fall during flight.

Berlin Heligoland Johannisthal Ringe Sebastopol Druschinin

Convicts Attend Admission Day Baseball Game

San Quentin, California inmates numbered 1,485 watched an Admission day baseball game between the Whites and Blacks. The Negro team won by 11 to 2 after prisoners pledged not to attempt escape.

San Quentin Cal Baseball Grounds

Bryan Sues Police Chief For Detaining Diamond Ring

Secretary of state and Mrs. W J Bryan sue Jacksonville police Chief F C Roach for 100 damages over the detention of a $50 diamond ring belonging to Mrs Bryan.

Bryan Jacksonville Fla Secretary of State W. J. Bryan F. C. Roach

Resignation Follows Guatemala City Earthquakes

Armistead Nelson Collier resigned as secretary of the American legation in Guatemala City after 23 earthquakes struck in 24 hours. He traveled from Guatemala City to New Orleans and then proceeded to Washington.

New Orleans Guatemala City Armistead Nelson Collier Washington

Red CrossAid Granted for Hot Springs Fire Sufferers

Gay George W. Hays announced approval from the National Red Cross to draw $1,000 for relief of Hot Springs fire victims in Arkansas. The aid supports victims and recovery efforts in the city.

Little Rock Ark George W. Hays National Red Cross Society Hot Springs

Willard Held for Murder in Vernon Arena Riot

In Los Angeles on September 10 Jens Willard the pugilist who knocked out John Bull Young in the Vernon arena along with other participants in the fatal bout were held to answer charges of second degree murder.

Willard Los Angeles Jens Willard John Bull”) Young Vernon Arena

Thaw deported to Vermont line amid legal clashes

Harry K. Thaw was moved from an immigration station to the Vermont border after Canadian authorities deported him. Governor Felker said he would sign extradition if proper documents arrive. Thaw’s lawyers and allies, including William Travers Jerome, prepared writs and appeals as Thaw sought habeas corpus in Lancaster.

Colebrook N. H Harry K. Thaw Thaw Norton Mills Drew Coos County Carmody New York Robert M. Chamberlain Lancaster William Travers Jerome Manchester Montreal Sherbrooke Samuel D. Felker New Castle New York State Coatiook Que Vermont Robertson Coaticook Privy Council Coathook Mary Copley Thaw

Caminetti Found Guilty of Mann Act Violation

San Francisco verdict finds F. Drew Caminetti guilty of violating the Mann act after a four hour jury dispute over the evidence in Judge Van Fleet's court.

San Francisco F. Drew Caminetti

Commerce Court Abolished by House Vote

Washington September 11 the house voted 78 to 181 to abolish the commerce court and adopted the Bartlett amendment to the urgent deficiency bill removing the judges from office.

Commerce Court Washington House Bartlett

Duel Ends in Fatal Wounding Near Hopkinsville

A. Johnson and N. S. Hicks faced off at a rural home near Hopkinsville Kentucky. Johnson fired but missed while Hicks fatally wounded Johnson with a pistol in a grudge duel.

Louisville A. Johnson N. S. Hicks Hopkinsville Johnson Hicks

Eight Convicts Suffocated at Harlem State Farm

In Richmond Tennessee on September 10 eight Black convicts in the dark cell at Harlem camp No. 3 died from asphyxiation and four others are gravely ill due to foul air.

Richmond Tenn Harlem Here

Illinois Banker Faces $250000 Shortage After Disappearance

At a meeting of 40 lawyers representing 200 creditors of Henry J. Fink, a Belleville banker and broker, officials estimate his shortage at about $250,000. Fink has disappeared.

Illinois Belleville All Henry J. Fink Fink

Japan Demands Action After Abe Assassination

Fifteen thousand march in Hibiya Park calling for military action against China after the assassination of Moritaro Abe. They pressed to the foreign office seeking troops or the resignation of Baron Nobuaki Makino, denouncing diplomacy over California and China.

Tokio Japan Moritaro Abe Japanese Foreign Office Hibiya Park China Foreign Office Nanking Nobuaki Makino California

Government Crop Report Records Sharp Corn Losses

Washington reports sensational corn losses, a record wheat yield, and the third largest oats crop in the government September crop figures. The August report showed a 453 million bushel drop from 1912, later swollen to 774 million, with hay and pasture shortages worsening the outlook.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Sage Eight-Fifth Birthday Quietly Observed

Mrs. Russell Sage, widow of the financier, received congratulations from friends across the United States and abroad as she quietly marked her eighty-fifth birthday anniversary. The event was noted from New York on Sept 10.

New York United States Russell Sage Simla India Beas Hoshiarpur Lincoln Neb John Rys George Dimer Havelock Davenport Autumn Stonebreaker Illinois Iowa Edwin J. Brunswick Bush Chicago

Ameri can Thread firm answers Sherman case in Trenton

The Ameri can Thread company filed its answer to the federal government’s suit for dissolution alleging it is not a trust under the Sherman act. It denies attempting to fix prices or restrict trade and says it controls only about 22 percent of cotton thread and 15 percent including silk linen and cotton yarn. It also denies an agreement not to handle competitors’ goods.

Trenton N. J American Thread Company

Australia Plans Panama Exposition Exhibit in San Francisco

Australia will stage an exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco costing 400000 dollars P E Quinn American commissioner for New South Wales reports advices received.

Australia San Francisco P. E. Quinn New South Wales

Fatal pistol duel claims two Oklahoma men in Farris

Antlers Oklahoma September 11 report says C. B. Taylor postmaster at Farris and Bert Stevens a local constable were killed in a street pistol duel Monday in Farris Oklahoma.

Antlers Okla C. B. Taylor Farris Bert Stevens

Lane Faints at Admission Day Parade in Oakland

Secretary of the Interior F K Lane fainted during the Admission day parade of the Native Sons in Oakland California. He was taken to his brother's home and his condition is described as not serious.

F. K. Lane Oakland Cal Lane

Cyclists Killed in Cologne Race

Two cyclists died and a third rider was seriously injured in Cologne as American Gus Lawson and German Scheuermann were killed and Meinholdh, the German pacemaker, likely fatally hurt in the crash.

Cologne Germany Gus Lawson Scheuermann Meinholdh

Robbers Steal 1200-Pound Safe in Chicago Burglary

Police seek burglars who robbed two safes of 450 dollars and escaped after stealing the safes. One iron box weighs 1,200 pounds.

Chicago

Tariff Bill Passes Senate Heads to House Debate

The Underwood Simmons tariff bill cleared the Senate 44 to 37 with Democrats Thornton and Ransdell voting no. Conferees named include Democrats Simmons Shively Johnson Williams and Republicans Penrose Lodge La Follette. The measure targets free lists and varied duties plus a new cotton futures tax and a graduated income tax schedule.

Washington Senate Thornton Ransdell Louisiana Poindexter Senator la Follette Lewis Grenna Marshall Simmons Shively Johnson Williams Penrose Lodge la Follette Wilson House Ad Valorem

GOP Wins in Maine Third District Special Election

Speaker John A. Peters Republican of Hillsworth won the Maine Third district special election with a 553 plurality over Democrat Mayor William A. Pattangall of Waterville. Edward M. Lawrence Progressive of Lubec finished third. The race filled the vacancy from Forrest Goodwin death in Skowhegan.

Portland John A. Peters Hillsworth William A. Pattangall Waterville Edward M. Lawrence Lubec Forrest Goodwin Skowhegan

Vigilantes Guard Fire Zone at Salisbury Beach

A vigilance committee of 24 armed citizens guards the fire swept Salisbury Beach district where three fires have occurred all believed to be deliberately set.

Salisbury Beach Mass

Zeppelin Bay Kills Two In German Airship Incident

Leipzig Saxony September 12 two soldiers were killed as a Zeppelin airship Z two broke free and was carried aloft by a gust wind narrowly escaping destruction in the incident on the bay.

Leipzig Saxony

Fram Ready for Panama Passage

Captain Torvald Nilsen arrived from Christiania and sails to Colon where the Fram awaits passage through the Panama Canal Amundsen will board at San Francisco.

Fram New York Torvald Nilsen Christiania Colon Panama Canal Amundsen San Francisco

Auerbach Acquitted in Fisher Murder Trial

Oscar M. Auerbach of Chicago was acquitted by a jury in the second trial for the murder of Harry W. Fisher of Chicago and Baldwin. Fisher was killed on his farm near Baldwin, Michigan.

O. M. Auerbach Horsey, Mich Oscar M. Aeurbach Chicago Harry W. Fisher Baldwin, Mich Fisher Baldwin

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