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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1923

Page

2

Seniors Act Play at Opera House Friday April 20

The Center Junction area announces the senior class play Come Out of the Kitchen a three act comedy at the opera house Friday evening April 20 featuring cast members Olivia Dangerfield Selma Prahm Anna McDonald and Trelyn Sutlil performances follow fundraising and school events including prize stories for The Last Ray calendar and a Junior Senior banquet with class prophecy readouts.

Center Junction Opera House Margaret Norriy Evelyn Sutlis Anna McDonald Olivia Dangerfield Jane Hien Selma Prahm Jas Araminta Lucile Himebaugh Anna McDonald el Settee Eens Trelyn Sutlil Amanda Olivia Cussingieettereeseeteeer Earns DU Enot Norris Burton Crane Roy Young Thomas Lefferts Merle Pargburn Fitorney Evel SK Kenneth Moats Milthfield Co Coles A. Files Cedar Rapids Velma Pangburn Marie Serbousell Pine Grove Glenn McDonald Wilma Graig Ambler Kathryn Himebaugh Glenn Watson Harold Alexander Kenneth Moats Merle Pangburn Andrew McWomad Lateille Himebaugh Selma Pradhin W. HH. Davis Sche alumni_ association Elan Prof. Ambler Monticello Thei Stablers Dena Husman Dr. Young John Alexander Charles Nelson Jean Wyoming W. 1. Leech Cartright Ladysmith Wisconsin Harry Johnson Quaerley Bulgrin Hearst Duncan Hopkinton Margaret McDonald Tipton John Breed M. E H. Don Ambler Towa Ty South Mineral Church Harry Johnson Leo Maquokela Frank Preas Des Moines Richard Englehart Davenport J. M. Young Emily Smith Lost Nation Mr. Lynn Maquoketa Shiney Stowers William Boler Mother Wilcox Anamosa Martha Hanken Grouny É Leek

Coburn Family Rites Noted In Wellsville And Onslow

Presley J Coburn born January 80 1855 in Washington township Ohio died April 4 1923 in Wellsville Ohio at 68 after illness He married Nina F Paul in 1881 and Martha Anderson in 1897 He leaves four sons two sisters and many relatives Funeral services held in Wellsville and Onslow with interment in Wyoming cemetery Relatives and church activities noted in Onslow Wellsville and nearby towns.

Onslow Presley J. Coburn Washington Township Columbiana Ohio Iowa Nina F. Paul Elly Wellsville Wilbur Wyoming Ray Buffalo New York Harry Beaver Falls Pennsylvania Martha Anderson Missouri Coburn Allansbe Gros Toronto Bethel Presbyterian Church Highlandtown Onslow Presbyterian Church Jamnie Dorrance Silvieville Etta A. Streeper Towa Boc Pickering Wyoming Cemetery Paul Grace Ienwood Park Guild Hettie Alberry Kate Maple W. C. Paul Vernon Rynerson Hall House Willison R. Miller Voorhees Ft. Dodge Phil Williams Florida Archie McMaster Franks Lucy_McMaster T. H. McMaster Maquoketa Jennie Smith Anamosa Joe Helfrish Moline Charles Rowe al Stickley Colfax Frank Johnson Monticello Harriet Lamoy Cedar Rapids Streeper Twins

Community notes reflect winter conditions and local visits

Last week residents faced deep snow delaying routes and a first day back on the road. Goose Lake visits by Holst and Paulsen, weekly Davenport trip, illness keeping Mrs Koon from teaching, and various local errands and hospital stays are recorded. The Amber cooperative held its annual meeting with about fifty members, reelecting officers and hearing dairy talks by Mr Stephens and Mr Sheets.

Cascade area wedding and community notices reflect town life

An April 10 11 report from Cascade Wisconsin details the wedding of Arthur Wirchen Conter Jr to Lucile Us towoe in St Luke's church and public changes including Mike O'Brien residence sale and playground plans for St Mary's School. The column notes injuries in a sewer trench, health updates, a new dance pavilion opening May 28, and various relocations and anniversaries among local residents.

Wascade Arthur Wirchen Maniconsi Lucile C. Ustowoe Viano Two Rivers Wiscon Sta. Luke's Charc Ers Wisconsin Charles Kirchen Manitewon Wiconsin Cascade Arthur Acoh Conter, Jr Mike O'Brien St. Mary's Conter St. Mary's School Elmer Knox South Cascade John Knox Mike Kurt Mercy Hospital Anamosa Mike Legion Park Carpenters Legion Boys Miint Hawny McMullen Finn Jimmy William Bertling J. H. Klinkner Dyers Ville Leo McMullen Anna Kean Hast Cascade John Gehl M. J. Nelers West Cascade Shelby Cuid Dor Shelb Unele Landis Brooklyn Orland Devaney East Cascade P. J. Delackrey Teir Parley Teo L ' Albers L. Gerken Reve F Beared Heart Fillmore Jor. May Micholas Lenhott Joseph Minster Leo Cooley

Stormy Weather Kills Crossbill Birds in Iowa Town

In Scotch Grove on April 10 a flock of crossbill birds sheltered near Will Henrichks' home during a two week storm and many died from exhaustion and exposure while Henrichks tried to feed them. Mrs. Balster retains four birds. Local residents note a late Iowa spring with another snowstorm and farmers awaiting better conditions. Community notices include bake sale plans by Presbyterian Ladies and Aid and a 30th wedding anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Brokens. Electricity projects begin at Arend Balster and Leese camp homes. Mrs. Irving Leggett and her son Les...

Scotch Grove Will Henrichks Henrichs Arend Balster Iowa Delia McKean McDonald Hospital C. B. McKean Monticello Alésander McKean Margaret Fuller Onslow Center Junction Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society Iverson Furniture M. M. Sinclair Lewis Wright Trinity Ladies' Aid Society John Brokens Margaret Folkerts Leese Frank Wright Irving Leggett Les

Monticello and Scotch Grove Social Notes

Weekend travel and visits appear across Monticello and Scotch Grove with Anna Schoon staying in Monticello and Father John Schoon hosting Frances Eby in Scotch Grove. Local events include a canceled farm bureau meeting due to weather and the Trinity Ladies Aid gathering with Mrs Naune Hansen. Royden nursery resumes spring activities with Wil Carson working there.

Fio Monticello Scotch Grove Anna Schoon John Schoon Frank Johnson Fred Otten Farm Bureau Trinity Ladies’ Aid Society Naune Hansen Frances Eby Raymond Naylor Wes Royden Nursery Wil Carson

Deaths and community notices from Wyoming area

Obituary notes Mrs Jens Thomsen dies at 79 on a farm near town. Services conducted at home by Ray Radloff. interment in Wyoming Cemetery. Survived by seven children, fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also local notices on teacher convention trips, Coburn’s death in Wellsville Ohio, Bay View Club activities, confirmations at Lutheran church, Amberlcay Legion smoker, Ladies' Aid meeting, and several local residents visiting kin.

Wyoming Jens Thomsen Holstein Germany Panera Ray Paul Radloff Sha J Asmusseen Sioux City Cornelius Martensen Peter Broderson Chris Hansen Herman Broderson Lou Bramer Thomas Beariden Miss Ostrum Oleson Miss Beckwith Miss Davis Miss Starry Gardner Ohio Bay View John T. Wherry Ance Brown Martha Williams Griselda Morse Fourtelott Lutheran Church Leena Bramer Virginia Ladige Mary Ladage Frances Buchholtz Imma Westphal Henry Hansen Raymond Svenksen John Koch Clarence Luckstedt Walter Buchholtz Archie Myrers Wyoming Post Amberlcay Legion Ladies’ Aid Society M. B. Church Dd. L. Anderson Lovina Pealer Central City Virgil DeWitt Madison Wisconsin Melly Griswold Leslie Fishwild I Kenwood Park Henasty William Bronson Anamosang

Local Social News From Sand Spring and Nearby Towns

Residents and visitors from Sand Spring Monticello Dubuque and Hopkinton share a week of visits family duties and meetings. Mrs H B Pierce and FM Wheel ess and daughter Mary Elizabeth spent time with sister Mrs Bred Dean in Hopkinton. Margaret Murray aids at C C Stevenson home. L P Guthrie of Bellevue visits Monticello family. Mary I Murray attends Dubuque teachers conclave. Z J Gestel and daughter Louis shop in Monticello. Jacob Adhen visits Worthington relatives. Fred Meyer and Will Murray visit Hopkinton.

Sand Spring Pierce and Wheeless Mary Elizabeth Bred Dean Hopkinton Margaret Murray C. C. Stevenson Tow L. Wall Dubuane Gearhart Henry Behrends Monticello Guthrie Bellevue R. J. Gutthrie Shuster Irene McDonough I P Margery Sowers Vielen Ray Skwuson Guthrie Wind Sun L. P. Guthrie Mary I Murray Dubuque Z. J. Gestel Louis Jaob Adhen Worthington Fred Meyer Will Murray

Local Notes From Castle Grove April Weather and Community News

In Castle Grove STLE GROVE reports this winter had eighteen zero days with six in March. December had five and February seven while January was frost free. Farmers Mutual Insurance wrote 298000 in three months, nearing 2900000 in total risks. A son arrived for Willie Behrends family, Ida Hahn celebrated a Sunday birthday with friends, and several BE. F. liben HUAHY members were reportedly ill. Dr Cummings treated Hopkinton area, a new Edison phonograph was noted at the Caspers home, and O I Hosford has been ill recently.

Stle Grove Castle Grove Farmers' Mutual Insurance Association Willie Behrends Ida Hahn BE. F. Liben Huahy Uu Ce Dr Cummings Hopkinton Edison

Hejinian Return From Vacation And Local Court Delay

Dr and Mrs A G Hejinian arrived home Monday night from a vacation in Florida. Mary Dorothy Daly representing Anamosa high school took second in a Northeastern Iowa declamatory contest at Waterloo earning a silver medal. Judge F L Anderson covered for ill Judge Moffitt, causing no Jones county district court this week and resuming April 9. William Ford a state reformatory convict attempted to escape last Tuesday. guards searched in vain as he hid on the prison farm.

Mary Dorothy Daly Anamosa High School Iowa Waterloo F. L. Anderson Vipton Moffitt Jones County William Ford State Reformatory Ford

Jones county legal notes reveal reduced juries and postmaster changes

The January and March district court terms show only two jury trials and a trend toward pleas of guilty. Prisoner Ford remains serving a ten year forgery sentence after capture. Postmaster General announces new appointments for Anamosa Monticello and Oxford Junction with vacancies March 1928 and civil service exams pending.

Tatoes Mr. Ford Jones County District Court Jones County Anamosa Monticello Oxford Junction Civil Service Civil Service Commission

Golden wedding anniversary noted in Hopkinton Leader

Mr. and Mrs. E. Reeve celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday April 3 amid well wishers. A fire at J. L. Morrow’s home Saturday night destroyed the north Hopkinton residence, likely from chimney sparks, with the fire department responding quickly. Mrs. Ortman saved a blaze from a faulty gasoline stove Monday afternoon but sustained severe burns to hands and wrists while transferring the stove to the yard. Miss Esther Nordman, teaching west of town, faced a near tragic flood crossing when current at a bridge washed her from the road. she clung to a wire fence and escaped with a frightening scare as the road later became impassable.

E. Reeve J. L. Morrow L. J. Ortman

La Follette Candidate Supports Easy Path for President

In a Waterloo Tribune note the La Follette candidacy is described as making the front for the president straightforward, as La Follette runs on a ticket aligned with the incumbent. The piece underscores a political dynamic favoring the president amid campaign lines.

Waterloo Tribune la Follette

Iowa apple varieties for planting from Iowa State College

The department of horticulture at Iowa State College lists Oldenburg Wealthy Yellow Transparent Northwestern Greening Famous Jonathan Snow and Grimes as well suited to Iowa soils. It notes fall is best to order nursery stock but stock is available now for late planners.

Iowa Department of Horticulture of Iowa State College Oldenburg Famouse Jonathan Snow Grimes

Boll Weevil and Sik Shirts Signal Trade Clash in Chicago

A Chicago article warns that continued boll weevil damage and competing silk shirt production threaten U S industry. The piece frames a clash between agriculture pests and fashion textiles as a national economy warning.

Chicago News

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Montice Ello Express W. W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee N. C. Holst Paul Paulsen Goose Lake Paul Craven Koon Harry Scothorn Alvina Paulsen Amber Amber Co-Operative Shipping Association Bowery Stephens State Dairy and Food Commission Sheets Hernan Aimimerman Black Oak Mathwan Tom Towers Presbyterian Church Jo M W. Duncan Study Club Ben Husman Mclonald Hospital Monticelo Husman Dena Trusman Vivian Daly Lyons Ben’ Husman D. Chase Harriet Rolin Bhick Oak Wil Rolin M Hormian Englehart Bodiker Ro Wessels Shippers’ Association Ove Andrews Myron Dodge Genter Dunetion Flerman Enelebart Mirque- Raut George Andrews Doutor Orto Bailey Lloyd Robertson Allen Serhousek OW. B. Daly Otto Otten John Husman Antivel Mauly Robertson Oftu Otten Gmov Anamosa Eureka News A. G. Hejinian Melotte J. G. Schoon Guernsey H. B. Rowley J.A. Rapier Leclerc George Albery Cedar Street Fliat Street Paul .E. Gibson, M Monticello State Bank M. F. Hogan F. A. Hefner Stickford DR. A. M. Maurice Dd, S Lowell Sam Treasury Savings United States Government Savings System Treasury Department Washington, D.C Iowa Automobile Mutual Insurance Company Iowa Automobile Mutual Insurance CO Home Office Cedar Rapids, Iowa J. A. Voorhees Cley Rowwa Enamel Sale A. J. H. McNeill Ane Hart Schaffner & Marx Stuhlers
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