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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1917

Page

4

Death and community notes from Wyoming Iowa

Fern Lewis daughter of Mrs A J Lewis died March 30 after illness. Funeral at Presbyterian church and burial at North Madison. Ethel Hutton chosen home economics teacher. Pauline Waggy married Earl Waggy at home of Mr and Mrs Jobo Womachka. Local notes mention road concerns, business changes, and community events including an orchard demonstration and school activities.

Wyoming Fern Lewis A. J. Lewis Fern Center Junction Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Church North Madison Lewis Ethel Hutton Miss Hutton Sam G. Hutton Wyoming Township Wyoming High School Iowa State College Thurman Iowa Jobo Womachka Pauline Earl Waggy David DeBest Waggy Dave the Express L. J. Kroon Hodgen Bros Krohn Dan Saxon Sydney Nebraska Saxon Ames RE. O. Johnson Town Brownell May Irene McDonald A. Brownell Haun Oxford Junction Green Street Dubuque J. T. Wherry Washington Street Brownells R. H. White Stanley Brainard Davenport The Athletic Association Louie Turner and Son Anamoga

Local social notes from Sand Spring list visits and arrivals

Misses Margaret Greer and Ruth Guthrie attended the Northeastern Teachers association in Dubuque last week. Various residents visited relatives in Hopkinton Anamosa and Manchester. A roof shingling crew worked on the church. Reels of short visits include Joe Yankovic and others, with several sick list additions and Easter plans.

Margaret Greer Ruth Guthrie Northeastern Teachers’ Association Dubuque Center Junction Brandenburg Hart Strawberry Point al Olmsted Lester O’brien Dubuque College H.8. Pierce Dorothy Lois Hopkinton Pierze Gus Paulsen Jacob Henry Paulsen Anamosa M. C. Green Mr. Green Mathias Seibold Farley J. L. Paulsen Irene McDonough Louis Schuster Manchester John Boblken Adolph Hanken Scotch Grove W. J. Murray and Son Joe Yankovic Edwin Egger Lawrence Schuster J. P. Schuster Clarence Alex Blair John Lang Cedar Rapide Arthur DeGarmo Marion Margaret Qlauser Manticella

Local Social Notes Spotlight Monticello Visitations

Miss Jeanette Blair visited her sister, Mrs Will Doll. Miss Bernice Miller spent Saturday in Monticello. R J Guthrie enjoyed a few days in Dubuque last week. Henry Eggers was a Monticello visitor on Wednesday. The group also notes Miss Blair’s stay in Hopkinton.

Will Doll Jeanette Blair Hopkinton R. J. Guthrie Dubuque Henry Eggers Monticello Bernice Miller

Scotch Grove News Briefs and Local Updates

Mrs L R Lessacamp injured wrist in a fall and is under Dr Colin Thomas care. Nellie Rummel teaches in district 4 in place of Miss Lantz who resigned due to illness. Booster Club enjoyed a meeting at the Schlimmer home. Ed Zirclebach and wife welcomed a baby girl. Parsonage repairs progress with re shingling. Leslie Himebaugh recovering from bronchial pneumonia. Corbetts of Monticello visited locals. Township trustees held all day meeting at G J Hughes. A R Moats of Moline spent time with brother A P Moats. Ernest Wright and Genevieve visited John Calahan home. Ella Loomis home from Gowrie on vacation. Ladies Aid held all day meeting with Mrs U C Sutherland. Miss Jean Sutherland visiting F D Sinclair home. Gladys Himebaugh home from Hepworth. Herman Ricklefs sick list. Lyle Calahan home from Lenox for vacation. Bert Clark ill with quinsy. Ora Scott in Des Moines recently. Henry Ricklefs owns a new Ford.

Scotch Grove L. R. Lessacamp Colin Thomas Nellie Rummel Cedar Rapids Miss Lantz Booster Club Lew Schlimmer Ed Zirclebach Leslie Himebaugh M. Corbett Dave Corbett Monticello G. J. Hughes A. R. Moats Moline Illinois A. P. Moats Ernest Wright Genevieve John Calahan Ella Loomis Gowrie Iowa Ladies’ Aid UC. A. Sutherland Jean Sutherland F. D. Sinclair Gladys Himebaugh Hepworth Herman Ricklefs Lyle Calahan Lenox Bert Clark Ora Scott Des Moines Henry Ricklefs

Local Notes From Onslow April News Recap

Onslow notes show residents returning from travels and visits including Mrs. A E Chase from Springvalley Illinois and Miss Vera Paul from Monmouth Illinois. Barn fire at Paul Paulsen's destroyed 40 tons hay with origin unknown. Various locals relocate as Fred Hansens move to Davenport and W and Smith move into a new home.

Onslow A. E. Chase Springvalley Illinois Vera Paul Monmouth Ilinois Caven Muller Bros Kays Prof Rockwell City Paul Paulsen Fred Hansen Davenport W. &. Smith Will Smith Ruth Marion Laura Smith James Green Cedar Rapids Green John Millsap Porter Minneapolis Was. Dennison Curtis Bush Clay O’brien Lincoln Maquoketa Frank Byerly

Prairieburg Obituary and Local Notes Highlight Life Events

Mrs. John Lawrence died after a short illness. Services were at St. Josephs. Mr. and Mrs. George Finn visited from their Eastern trip with Mr. Matsell. Cows smothered at the Finn farm when straw stack collapsed. Rev. Lee preached at M E church. Commercial Club organized with N J Benson president. Horace Conklin elected mayor. Dr Hejinian made a visit.

Prairieburg John Lawrence Hejinian St. Joseph’s George Finn Burg Finn G. Matsell New York New Jersey Charles Wood Marion M. E. Knapp Rev. Lee Cedar Rapids M. E Melvin Barker Center Point John Sible Horace Conklin

Castle Grove Sunday School elects officers for year

At Castle Grove the Presbyterian Sunday school elected Will Hiller as superintendent with W. D. McLaughlin as assistant. Irvin Hintz is secretary and treasurer, Harold Mann as assistant, Miss Helen Fairbanks as organist, Miss Hasler as assistant, and Mrs EB B Orcutt as chorister. Extension talks on horticulture and poultry farming were given by Megara Bittenbender and Herrick at O D.

Castle Grove Presbyterian Sunday School Will Hiller Aassistant W. D. McLaughlin Irvin Hintz Harold Mann Helen Fairbanks Hasler EB. B. Orcutt Megara Bittenbender Herrick O, D

Local notices from Castle Grove area events and leaders

McLaughlin's Tuesday gathering well attended with County Agent Clark and M H Hoffman Ames professor. Castle Grove Lutheran church hosts Dubuque district conference on 10th and 11th. about twenty visiting ministers expected. Chapel services move to 10 o'clock in summer. special Easter music next Sunday. Sermon on The Power of the Resurrection. Communion at close. Miss Margaret Delacher visits with parents in Castle Grove during spring break from Rock Rapids. Ladies' Aid meets Mrs James Howie Thursday afternoon. A M Fairbanks returns from Excelsior Springs praise. Deer Creek school to be taught by Miss Hazel Hubbard this spring.

Mises Margaret Delacher Rock Rapids Castle Grove Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church James Howie A. M. Fairbanks Excelsior Springs Deer Creek Hazel Hubbard

Verne Marshall to Speak in Hopkinton War Lecture

Y M C A announces Cedar Rapids resident Verne Marshall will give a war lecture in Hopkinton on April 17 as a special engagement under the association. Arthur West travelled from Manchester to enlist for Co H and was joined by Harlan Hopkins and Merle Burns for enrollment. P H Evers, a Union township farmer, ordered limestone for soil treatment but received oversized rock. Lester Gearhart took the load for a cement project and Evers will order a finer crushing car.

Verne Marshall Cedar Rapids Hopkinton Association Arthur West Manchester Co. H Harlan Hopkins Merle Burns Sam P. H. Evers Union Township Lester Gearhart

Local notices and society notes from Anamosa Eureka

Mrs C A Ryan of Greeley returned home after seven weeks in the hospital. Miss Behrends went home to Monticello. Wm Tuetten of Monticello returned home. Dr W W Hunter of Anamosa denies a plan to move practice back to town after reports. Barbara Hale died at Anamosa. Whisky mail order houses claim Reid amendment costs five million dollars, funds potential bread and clothing.

C. A. Ryan Greeley Miss Behrends Monticello Wm. Tuetken Anamosa Louisville Barbara Hale

Birth and adoption story and German loyalty tale in Jones County

Barbara born in El Paso Texas February 7th faced early loss as her mother died soon after birth and her father was seriously ill. She died 80 hours after arrival at the Paul home where she was fostered. A Wyoming German immigrant defended his loyalty by beating a taunter who mocked Kaiser Bill.

C. B. Paul Barbara Paso Texas Jones County Germany Wyoming Anamosa Kaiser Bill

Back to the Farm from Leslie's Weekly

The piece urges farmer youths to return to agriculture amid rising prices. It notes city work offers higher wages but higher living costs erode gains, warning the farm migration could reverse as food prices stay high.

Leslie’s Weekly

One on His Honor at the Cleveland Police Magistrate

A Cleveland police magistrate disposes of cases rapidly claiming judge jury and attorney duties in one. A witness tests the claim by identifying a stolen linen coat and the magistrate reveals a second coat from a closet. The exchange highlights wit and brisk justice in a humorous courtroom vignette.

Cleveland

Broadway Visitors Left Exposed in City Safety Gap

The Chicago Evening Post notes that while New York Harbor is shielded by steel netting, Broadway pedestrians remain unprotected from threats claimed to travel from Piqua and Kalamazoo.

Chicago Evening Post New York Piqua Kalamazoo

Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted by Dr Stubler

Dr. L. G. Stubler conducted eye tests and fitted glasses, offering comprehensive vision care.

L. G. Stubler

Easter Church Music at Presbyterian Service

Morning music includes Adoration Prelude Atherton Organ and Piano Anthem The Conqueror Lorenz Chorus Duet and Solo Anthem Now is Christ Risen Wilson Chorus and Duet. Evening selections present March from Norma Donizette Orchestra Anthem Hallelujah For The Cross McGranahan Anthem Christ Arose Lowry Male Quartet and Chorus Anthem His Thought Harkness Solo and Chorus directed by O B Crane.

Atherton the Conqueror Lorenz Christ Wilson Norma Donizette Ee McGranahan Lowry Harkness O. B. Crane

Saint Theresa Mass Selections Performed At 8:30 Mass

At the high mass service the choir with Mr. T. S. Lazell will perform LaHach's Mass in honor of St. Theresa. The program includes Kyrie Gloria Credo Offertory Sanctus Benedictus and Agnus Dei with various choruses solos and quartets conducted by QO. B. Crane.

T. S. Lazell LaHach St. Theresa QO. B. Crane

Congregational Church to Hold Special Musical Service

The united choir of the Congregational church will present a special musical service titled The Nazarene next Sabbath evening at the church.

The United Choira Congregational Church the Nazarene

Easter Communion Services and New Member Reception

Communion service on Easter morning followed by a reception for new members. Evening programs include special music by the men's chorus and the Rickless orchestra providing music at the services.

Rickless

Easter Sermon by Rev Roland P Kuentzel At Church

The pastor Rev Roland P Kuentzel will deliver an Easter sermon followed by Communion services. All members of the church and friends are invited to attend.

Roland P. Kuentzel

Easter services at St. Matthew's Lutheran in German and English

Easter services conducted by Rev. Ida at St. Matthew's Lutheran will be held Sunday morning at 10 30 in German with English preparatory services at 2 pm in the afternoon. A welcome is extended to all residents and members to attend.

Ida

Lavish Jewels for Haster Gift Displayed by C R Coon

A complete line of lavalieres LaTusca pearls brooches and bracelet watches is shown for holiday gifting. C R Coon, esteemed jeweler, presents the collection.

Lavallieres

Waterproofer Valdura For Sale by Rick Leps McNeill

Valdura contracted for waterproofing the silo and is offered for sale by Rick Leps and McNeill.

Valdura Ricklefs & McNeill

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Sibyl Walters Algona Mildred Lamey Albia W. E. Smith Carl Grieser Mr. Scothorn Teguf Presbyterian Sacred Heart Church Methodist Episcopal St. Matthew’s Lutheran C. H. Schipman MAIN Monticello, Iowa DR. A. M. Maurice Lovell C. N. Patrick Ricklefs & McNeill Hardware H. M. Remiy James Reminy Remley & Remley Main Street M. F. Hogan F. A. Hefner Stickford Drug Store Dorothy Dodd Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
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