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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1919

Page

2

Cascade and Maquoketa Friends Wed in St Martin’s Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Lucille Brown of Cascade to Alfred Buddy of Maquoketa took place at St. Martin's church with Rev. L. Roche officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Morris Brown, taught in county schools and the groom works on a Maquoketa farm. They reside on his farm near Maquoketa.

Lucille Brown Cascade Alfred Buddy Maquoketa St. Martin's Church L. Roche Morris Brown Harry Hansen Garry Owen St. Peter’s Church Coffey Peter Hosch Richland Township Mercy Hospital Anamosa del LaMont Kasson Minnesota A. P. Mamil East Cascade LaMont Mr. Baldwin Cherokee Iowa C. D. Baldwin Wast Cascade Aitchison Hart Roy Dubuque Geo. Hostest Laura Bisenius Helen Goodall Visitation Academy Matt Bisenius Catherine Aeschigen Carolyn Devaney Cedar Rapids J. H. Devaney Martha Beest Geraldine Odell Egbert McComber W. J John Crawford Morris Tenelon Waterloo Joseph Schwind Joseph Faber Minneapolis Alva Gordon Finley Hospital

Sand Spring Notes of Accidents and Festivities

In Sand Spring December issues report Mr. Weitz of Dubuque breaking his leg after a hunting trip and a two car collision near Blair's corner causing damage but no injuries. Weather brings heavy snow and ice, telegraph poles down, and a winter storm to last the season. Miss Minnie Green's surprise pre nuptial party ushers in Thanksgiving events and numerous local visits. A December 12 box social at the school to feature Christmas in Finigan's Flats and conduct pre nuptial showers for Miss Green are noted alongside school and family gatherings across the area.

Weitz Edward Dubuque Frank Lux Here Rudolph Meggentine John Murray Mr. Meggentine Mr. Murray Hopkinton Blair’s Corner Meggentine Murray Thanksgiving Minnie Green Miss Green F. M. Wheeless Dale F. M. Dean Paul S. Wilson Dundee H. S. Pierce Dorothy Lois F. J. Gestel J. G. Duncan Harold W. H. Robbins Manchester H. Martin Helen Jeanette Blair Ead’s Grove Roy D. Martin Greeley Alex Blair Thurs Finigan's Flats Plorence Samson Neil Lawrence Schuster P. Schuster Arthur Huggins Paversland Allen Olmstead F. J. Bohlken Iane Marion Ruth Guthrie Olin

Center Junction News Briefs and Thanksgiving Visitors

Eight year old Fay Stingley broke her leg at the McDonald hill while playing. she rests with doctors and care. Thanksgiving guests include the Stingley, Froezinger, Himebaugh, and McMaster families. bazaar planned for December 6 with sale at 1 and supper at 5. Community notes cover visits, births, school changes, and local commerce.

Center Junction Fay Stingley Mary Stingley McDonald Hill Harry Stingley Dannon Junction Joe Froezinger Martelle W. A. Stingley R. FF. Place St. Louis H. M. Hill Olin Minnie Lewis Donna Monticello Arthur McMaster Henry Collier Cedar Rapids Will Hansen S. G. Thompson E. L. Himebaugh Lucile Viola Bethurum Pratirieburg Id Bethurum Frank Jones Strawberry Point Sale Loraine Raymond Harrington Wyoming Frank Livingston Arthur Himebaugh Hopkinton Miss Morgan Davenport Howard Leech Mary S. A. Burkey M. J. McNeilly Jimer Burr Coburg Iowa H. (. Dice Chicago Frank Himebaugh Delhi Catherine Himebaugh Gwendolyn Coder Ted Bulgrin Center Point Percy Dodson Paso Ilinois Alsever Evelyn Sutliff Maquoketa

Wyoming Legion organizes post and local notes recap

Wyoming Post No. 259 American Legion organized on November 25 with officers including Commander Dr. Harry E. Brown and Adjutant Neal Hogaboom. A meeting was set for December 2. The issue also covers local marriages, farewells, funerals, moves, property sales, and harvest conditions with prices from a Joe Dolezal sale noting corn at $1.27 and $1.28 per bushel.

Wyoming American Legion Harry E. Brown Emil Lensen Neal Hogaboom W. W. Bronson Ronald Brow Raymond James Henry Eichhorn August Thomsen John Bramer Ernest Reitz Leonard Ahransen Bert Bottomstone W. E. McCalmant Ruth Parsons Anamosa McCalmant A. F. Parsons Robert McCalmant Lutheran Church G. A. R. Hall Hfe Iowa Telephone Company Eichhorn Henry Kruse A. A. Vaughn John von Sprecken Peter Johansen Sr Fred Pankow C. E. Bottomstone L. L. Fishwild Walker Joe Dolezal

Doctor sale prompts change of practice in Onslow

Dr. Rawson sells his practice and home to Dr. Ruke of Blairstown with possession dates set for January 1 and March 1 respectively. Rawson departs to Chicago for a two month postgraduate course as friends and patrons express regret over the move.

Onslow Rawson Ruke Blairstown Chicago John Dennison John Kennedy Will Dennison Los Angeles California Kennedy Dennison Bie Brady Anamosa Miss Domer Paris Iowa Miss McCune Iowa City Prof Bailey Emmeline Geo. French Mary Mon

Thanksgiving Visitors From Monticello and Anamosa

Langworthy notes list of households hosting relatives and friends over Thanksgiving. Monticello visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Bennett and Miss Clarice Hamilton, with others from Anamosa such as Mr. and Mrs. George Denton. Local residents, Cedar Rapids trips, and holiday shopping plans are mentioned.

Florence Ireland John Brackens Strawberry Point Wm. Oltmann John Doden Anamosa Fred Doden George Ireland Lyman Bennett Cedar Rapids Fred Doden and Sons Burlington Mary Heyen Marjorie Soper Anamoga Agnes Hepp Monticello John Batchelder

Castle Grove Sale Hampered by Blizzard Weather

A Saturday sale held by Art McDonald in Castle Grove faced lower receipts due to the first blizzard of the season. Most property sold at satisfactory prices despite the bad weather. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. Hedden, and various local residents reported travel and updates including school and housing changes.

Castle Grove Art. McDonald Caspers Hahn Henry Hedden Scotch Grove Hedden C. A. McLaughlin

Thanksgiving News From Prairieburg and Nearby Homes

Thanksgiving weekend activities are summarized with families gathering at homes in Prairieburg Mt. Vernon Cedar Falls and Bennett Iowa. Emily Emerson visited Mt. Vernon for Thanksgiving as schools closed for the week. The DeLancey and Walmutt families hosted and traveled with relatives during the holiday.

Scotch Grove News Notes and Family Updates

Community notes from Scotch Grove dated December 2 remark on attendees at the Novelty Four in Monticello including Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Sinclair and family, announce Will Carson's marriage in Riverside California, and report upcoming homecoming plans for January 1 1919. It also mentions visits by Mrs. C Johns of Cedar Rapids, Mr. Nichols planning to move to Monticello, Thanksgiving visits to Center Junction, and local car ownership and driving attempts by M M Sinclair, plus Thanksgiving guests at the Thompson home.

Scotch Grove Monticello D. O. Sinclair M. M. Sinclair Raymond Hazel Eby Esther Kiburz Lyle Calahan Will Carson Riverside California J. G. Nichols Nichols A. P. Moats S. G. Thompson Center Junction W. B. Clark Thompson

School notes and Thanksgiving travels in Monticello area

Mary Lynder was absent yesterday and today due to sickness. Ivyah and Ray Greiser spent Thanksgiving with their sister Mrs Beh Rends near Monticello. Margaret Thompson resumes tenth grade after weeks away. George Schmalfeldt returns to school husking corn. Emma and Mary Marxen are new pupils in the primary room. The tenth grade algebra class keeps a temperature chart. Supt Bailey and Miss McCune spent Thanksgiving intermission at home. Miss Brady at McGregor, Miss Corbitt and Miss Domer at Domer's home near Marion. Three Swiss farmers who made their pile in the U S A have left for Switzerland, taking several thousand dollars each. If Swiss living costs are high, they may return to replenish their fortune.

Mary Lynder Ivyah Ray Greiser Behrends Monticello Margaret Thompson George Schmalfeldt George Emma Mary Marxen Supt Bailey Miss McCune Miss Brady McGregor Miss Corbitt Miss Domer Marion Manchester Ryan Switzerland

Rat Snap Ad Claims Cure For River Rats

An old time ad features Luke Rielly touting RAT SNAP with a dramatic tale of a rat dying before reaching the river. It promotes the product in three sizes priced 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar and credits W. W. Stickford and druggists as sellers.

W. W. Stickford

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J. W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee Editors and Proprietors R. J. Guthrie Laura Murray Howard Glass Prairieburg Ruth H. 8 Pierce Leo Lux Clarence Schuster Jona Presbyterian Church Chas, Rowe Bess Rock Island Herbert Brown Gratia Brown Jessie Altriman Club Swen Wilson J. F. Mann Peter Caspers Inez Hubbard Onslow School Notes Luke Rielly Jones County Victor Denkhoff DeLee Ae Ricklefs & McNeill Florence Ferrell and Rudy Wiedoeft Kathryn Paden and Edith Henry Newman Hall Mr. Thomas A. Edison the Locher Music Store Monticello, Iowa
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