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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
12
Our Christmas preparations are thorough. Visit to inspect an extensive new line of watches, diamonds, jewelry, clocks, cut glass, china, silverware, novelties, umbrellas, gold canes, electric lamps, Kodaks, and Victor Records. Merits include quality and fair prices.
An appealing assortment of Pickard fine china is shown to Monticello shoppers. The store emphasizes careful selection and invites customers to visit and choose pieces now.
The shop promotes unusual gift items with dainty, distinctive designs. New shapes in cut glass and brass ware are showcased, alongside Athena Bronze pieces that promise appeal for various occasions.
Advertiser calls for family photos as children gather around the Christmas tree offering Kodaks in varied sizes at moderate prices.
Open face 16 size watches with Elgin 7 jewel movements and 20 year gold filled cases priced at 10.25 to 19.50. Illinois or Elgin 15 jewel, 17 jewel hunting styles in 16 size with 20 year Elgin 7 jewel movements. Silverine cases 16 size at 5.50, 12 size 8.85 with Elgin 7 jewel, 13.50 for 17 jewel Illinois, 19.50 for 17 jewel South Bend movement.
In purchasing table silver there is an advantage in knowing Sheffield ware is sold with an unqualified guarantee. The ad notes this silver is shown in the latest designs and popular styles.
Church notices describe Christmas sermons at Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian congregations. Rev J H Barr will preach Jesus the Savior of His People, linking Jesus to Jewish figures and world redemption. Programs feature children’s songs and recitations, with a grand Christmas chorus at the eve service and a slide illustrated story.
On Sunday evening December 24 the Monticello Lutheran Church hosts a program by the children with recitations and Christmas songs and a German address by Rev. S Ide. Music by the choir and a Christmas tree decorate the church. On Monday December 25 Christmas services include holy communion in German forenoon and English evening services. Confessional forenoon at 10 30 and regular service at 11 00, English evening at 8 00. The fore noon sermon on Christmas will be delivered by the congregation pastor with the theme The New Born King is the Cause of True.
A hearty welcome is extended to all especially those who have no church home offering warmth community and holiday joy for all visitors and locals during the season.
Christmas day observances at Sacred Heart church include two masses. The 5:30 a.m. high mass features Father Hauck as celebrant and la Huche’s Mass sung by T. S. Lazell with the chorus. The choir directed by C. B. Crane performs Kyrie Gloria Credo Sanctus Benedictus Signus Dei and Offertory Adeste Fideles with solos and quartets.
Christmas Eve program by 40 plus Sunday school members with collection for orphans home. Christmas Day services at 11 o'clock and preparatory communion on December 21. An offering on Communion Sunday for the seminary at Sheboygan Wisconsin. New Year’s services on Monday January 1 at 11 o'clock.
Notice announces the vacation of a highway in Jones County Iowa. It states the commissioner viewed the route from the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of section three in township 86 range 2 west of the ith P. M. and along the Military Road. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the auditor's office by noon March 1 1017.
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