Foley Family Heads to California for March Return
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Foley and son Eugene with William Bronson left for California by auto this morning heading south via southern routes. They expect to be away until the first of March. A large Congregational church gathering honored Rev Hyans with his farewell sermon as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Foley
Eugene
William Bronson
Auto
California
Congregational Church
Hyans
Hopkinton Leader Items and Local Happenings
J C Pierce of Monticello moves his family to the old Andrews house in Delhi. William Zeuch to be treated at Elmhurst sanitarium near Chicago for a stroke. J B Bateman visits from Monticello to inspect prospects for markets. Hopkinton high school basketball beats Strawberry Point 37 to 10 in season opener. HB Main wraps up loan contest. Paul Gienappe wins Wolverine shoes with a 14 inch length. Contest results list many entrants with car length measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Pierce
Monticello
Andrews House
Delhi
William Zeuch
Elmhurst
Chicago
J. B. Bateman
John
Hopkinton High
Strawberry Point
Hopkinton
HB. L. Main
Paul
Gienappe
Mr. Main
Paul Gienappe
Charles Reggentin, Jr
M. Ward
Jack Chapman
Charles Reggentin
Albert Edgar
Ernest Bradke
Joe Yankovic
A. G. Barr
C. King
Clark Dighton
Harley Dighton
John Gudenhauf
R. J. McNeill
William Kenny
M. Green
FB. Martin
Ray Billings
Arthur Reed
Eastern Star and Fraternal Groups Elect Officers
At a Monday East ern Star meeting officers for 1926 were chosen: Emma Cave ward matron Rh A Rickless patron Grace Stuhr associate matron Emma Shimerda secretary Emma Thorn treasurer Anna Bieber conductress Ide Ricklefs associate conductress. Zealous Lodge No 435 A F and A M held a Dec 8 election for 1927 officers: Joe Bur esh worshipful master Louis Mizaur senior warden James L Cave junior warden W C Thorn treasurer Fred S Harms secretary. American Legion Auxiliary met Dec 3 electing officers for the year: A B Hodoval president Mary Lasack first VP John Kleineck second VP Lulu Tordsen secretary Helen Shimanek treasurer A T First chaplain John Stuhr sergeant at arms Thomas Hunwartsen historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Chapter
Emma Cave
Rh. A. Rickless
Grace Stuhr
Emma Shimerda
Emma Thorn
Anna Bieber
Ide Ricklefs
Zealous Lodge No. 435
A. FP
A. M
Joe Buresh
Louis Mizaur
James L. Cave
W. C. Thorn
Fred 5. Harms
American Legion Auxiliary
A. BB. Hodoval
Mary Lasack
John Kleineck
Lulu Tordsen
Helen Shimanek
A. T. First
John Stuhr
Thomas Hunwartsen
Bright Hattorial Quips
A bundle of light humor quotes and social observations from various papers. Snippets cite Punch parodies about crafts and driving, public names like Jack Dempsey, Dutch windmills, and a London child specialist’s odd view on baby noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
America
Rutland
Colorado
Jack Dempsey
Florence
Ala
Nevada
New York
London
Minneapolis Journal
Brookhart Irregularity Question in Iowa Senate Race
The Davenport Times notes no question of Mr Brookhart's irregularity and says he does not deserve listing as a Republican Yet the voters of Iowa chose either the senator or Democrat Dan Steck as his successor This outcome hinges on the disposition of contested ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Brookhart
Iowa
Dan Steck
Monticello Council Adopts Bills and Lighting Contract
Monticello Iowa council approves payments of numerous water sewer and fire fund claims and adopts a street lighting contract with M A Harrison for city lighting at 8 cents per kilowatt hour. Pro tem mayor Bates presides with votes unimpeached and a December 1925 meeting adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeeeeereenene
Low Steel & Iron Works
Acme Machine Co
Town Windmill & Pump Co
Leroy Clark
Ray Hechternacht
Cedar Rapids Pump & Su Co
Tom Pander
Monticello State Bank
Monticello Elec. Co
Chas. Nolan
Monticello Elec, Co
Iowa Steel & Strow Works
General Fund
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Phque
J. J. Locher
Ray Echternacht
City
SPPAS
Decgeenatijaene
Underwood Typewriter Co
One
BELGE
Hanssen & Brown
Ihoe
Jones
A. J. H. McNeill
Reed
Albert Meyer
Ld Wiler
Hay
Skelley Va
Hose Co
Locher
Hook & Ladder Co
L. Alam
Bates
Rodman
Schneider
Rockstand
van Meter
H. W. Jacobs
Monticello
Iowa
Ray Schternacht
Monticello Electric Power Contract Details 1925
The city of Monticello Iowa enters contracts for street lighting and pumping power with the Monticello Electric Company. The street lighting agreement sets a minimum annual charge of 2500 dollars with adjustments to 2600 if the annual light bill falls short. It covers city buildings and extensions within the city limits with cost sharing for poles and wiring and penalties for outages. The pumping power contract commits the second party to supply power to city pumping stations at 3 cents per kilowatt hour, with monthly payments and no responsibility for operation or supervision of pumps. Both contracts run from January 1, 1926 to June 29, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Hodman
Schneider
Rock- van Meter
Monticello
Iowa
M. A. Harrison
First Street
Cfty
W. H
Monticello Electric Company
J. J. Locher
Ray Wehrernacht
Monticello Electricity Contract Provisions for 1926
The agreement requires party two to supply power for city pumps largely at night to avoid peak loads, with a 220 volt night standard and 216–220 volt day range. The city must maintain equipment. voltage registrars and protections are specified, and the contract binds M A Harrison and associates to retain the franchise if transferred. Effective January 1 1926 to June 29 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anid
M.A. Hareson
Monticello
M. A. Harrison
Sid City
Monticello Electric
Legal notice of city clerk signatures adjournment
The document notes a legal motion and adjournment in Monticello Iowa with signatures by Mayor J. J. Locher Ray Echternacht and city officials including Bates Clark pro tem. It references a party of the second part and memoranda of seal and hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Echternacht
B. Bates
Protein
Monticello
Towa
J. J. Locher
Iy Clark
M. A. Harrison
Hay Echternacht
O. BE. Bates
Quickest Time Earliest California Arrival Tour Train
A high class all steel tourist bleeper runs from Monticello Iowa to Los Angeles California on December 22 and January 5 and 19 via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry Kansas City and Rock Island Southern Pacific Golden State Route. Departs Monticello 6 56 p m arrives Los Angeles 2 15 p m after three nights en route with Golden State dining car meals. For berth reservations contact J C Thornton Monticello and C C Gardnar Des Moines officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Los Angeles
California
Chicago
J. C. Thornton
C. M
St. Paul Ry
C. C. Gardnar
Rock Island Lines
Royal Union Life Bldg
Des Moines
Tourist Sleeping Car to Los Angeles via Milwaukee Route Ad
Travel ad announces a Tourist Sleeping Car from Austin Calmar Monticello Cedar Rapids and intermediate stations to Los Angeles via Chicago and Milwaukee St Paul with weekly departures October 20 to January 19. Consult Milwaukee agents for excursion rates and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Miwaukee
St. Paul Ry
Austin
Calmar
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Christmas stationery deal from The Express job department
A box of 125 sheets and 100 envelopes, either named or plain, offered at nominal cost. Also listed is a California tourist sleeper from Monticallo via C M and St P to Kansas City and Santa Fe lines, with 30 minute stops at Predator Harvey meal stations, for reservations through local agents in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
California
Monticallo
C. M
St. P
Kansas City
Santa Fe
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Anamosa Eureka News
Arthur McCullough
Charles J. Tyler
Neil Ellis
Ray Purcell
Lloyd Robertson
Cecil Wilson
Lloyd Soper
EB. W. Smith
Glen McLaughlin
H. C. Richardson
BE. L. Atkinson
H. C. Metcalf Co
F. L. Harrington
BJ. McKinstry
J. D. Paul
Harry Clarke
Charles P. Scroggs
Mr. Scroggs
Oxford
Seston
Radman
Co. E. Bates
Sewer Committee
City of
C. HE. Bates
I. M. Rodman
Isaac Schneider
G. P. Rockstad
C. L. van Meter
C. W. Bates
G. P. Rockstaad
C. Ju. van Meter
Rockstad
C. Wi. Bates
Ray Mehternacht
J. Z. Loeher
Santa
Monticello Sweet Shop
Ir Town
ELO
Flint
F. O. B. Tigan
Chevrolet
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Southwest
Middle West
Standard Oil Building
Michigan Ave
Father Lasance
Kodaks
Eastman Line
Denkhoff
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