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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1926

Page

7

Local swaps and visits mark week in Cedar Rapids area

Mrs John McDonough and Miss Bernice Nichols spent last Saturday in Cedar Rapids while Miss Minnie Rettig and Miss Carrie Page were Cedar Rapids visitors. Ray Hearn and Rev George Hauck shopped in the region and radios and supplies from McNeill s Hardware and Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co featured in ads. A social note mentions a snappy dance at Kinsella hall and a two quart percolator offered for sale.

Bernice Nichols Cedar Rapids Winchester Paint McNaill George A. Hauck

Christmas visitors and sales notes in Monticello area

Local residents report visitors to Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Omaha. shoppers buy holiday gift items at McNeill's Hardware and Suter's Market while special prices on coal beef and percolators appear. church bake sale planned for January 8 and calendars showcased at Monticello State Bank.

Many Monticello residents celebrate holidays and news

Listed are local Christmas greetings and visits from Lt. Commander Raymond G. Thomas and others. Readers are invited to shop at Shelley's Variety and obtain 1927 auto licenses. several obituaries and notices highlight family milestones and community happenings in Monticello and nearby towns.

Raymond G.thomas J. G. Thomas

Obituary and public notices from Monticello and vicinity

Obituary for Saphronia Breeden Winans describes death at 9:30 PM December 13 in Cincinnati while visiting daughter Daisy Hosek. Born 1853 in Jackson County, she had two marriages William Clabaugh and John P. Winans, with several surviving children and many grandchildren. Funeral held at First Presbyterian Church Monticello. Also notes resignation of Supt. Fred L. Mahannah to become deputy state superintendent. lists former Monticello educators and returning college students from Iowa schools and Notre Dame among others.

John P. Winans Daisy E. Fossk Cincinnati Ohio Saphronia Breeden Jackson County Fulton William Clabaugh Harmon Clabaugh Monroe Nebraska Iron Hill Daisy EB. Hosek Eugene B. Winans David C. Winans Monticello Frances C. Johnson Sioux City Leonard Duckett Fred L. Mahannah Monticello Public Schools Agnes Samuelson Luther Foster Agricultural College Fred A. Jackson United States John B. Foster State ‘College Miller Vinton Fort Dodge C. A. Scroggie

Monticello Public School Posts Christmas Program

Pupils performed a morning program in the auditorium with a school wide Christmas song and separate performances by the girls and boys glee clubs. Fourth and fifth graders sang Christmas songs, followed by recitations by Wanda Harford Francis Gaynor Antonette Coxsee John Thomas Kathleen Carlson Josephine McNeill John Shirley and John Fraser. Earl Aynerson recited Silent Night, violin quartet accompanied, then Birds Christmas Carol by Philomathean Literary Society in the afternoon.

Monticello Wanda Harford Francis Gaynor Antonette Coxsee John Thomas Kathleen Carlson Josephine McNeill John Shirley John Fraser

Hearn Jaeger Marriage Ends With Housekeeping Move

Paul G. Hearn married Esther C. Jaeger last week Wednesday December 15 at 3 oclock in the Methodist Episcopal church parsonage in Anamosa. Rev. Louis Joslin officiated with Dinner Jaeger as best man and Miss Helen Richmond as brides maid. They hosted a dinner for relatives at the bride’s home and plan to settle in Monticello after a short wedding trip.

Paul G. Hearn Esther C. Jaeger Methodist Episcopal Church Louis Joslin Anamosa Jaeger Helen Richmond John Jaeger Mr. Hearn Iva Norton Des Moines Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company Freda Schrader George Plueger St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Paul T. Gutknecht Edith Schrader Hans Hinrichs Plueger American Legion

Mrs Malvina Winner Carroll Dies in Oakland

Mrs. Malvina Winner Carroll of Oakland California died at home on Monday November 22 after a seven year illness from Brights disease. Born December 26 1860 at LaMotte she was 60 years 11 months 7 days old. She married Emmett Carroll in 1886. he died earlier. Her survivors include two sons Emmett and Frank and three brothers Noble G Winner of Oakland and Charles and Lester Winner in the west. She spent her girlhood in Monticello and had many old friends.

Adam Bender Monticello Platteville Colorado Susan Lynch Cedar Rapids Bender Malvina Winner Carroll Oakland California Bright Carroll LaMotte Emmett Carroll Emmett Frank Josephine Young Lafayette Young Des Moines Young William Bolton Cascade Iowa Everton Indiana Mr. Young Des Muines

December 1886 Monticello Chronicle of Local Events

Forty years past in December 1886, The Express records events in Monticello including groundwork for an outdoor skating rink south of the hophouse, Lon Jennings offering a $1 deal on groceries, 70 cent potato pricing, and changes in local offices. Marriages, births, deaths, business dissolutions, and Modern Woodmen lodge officers highlight a busy month with social and civic activity.

The Express Thomas Cassady Bradstreet Lon Jennings Max Suhr James Graves George S. LeClerc Ricklets & Houser D. D. Young Scotch Grove Isbel Woodmen Lodge Monticello A. Arand L. T. Alexander T. M. Bixby Arker D. L. Davidson C. Gallagher I. H. Phillips J. W. Mershon George 9. McGregor C. H. Shipman Henry Bohlken Joe Sumter J. F. McConnell T. K. Black Castle Grove Township Hattie Walworth Town State College Ames J. L. Graves Ernest Sherman John O. Duer Nicholas Maurice Nelson Hicks

Monticello Coach Laude Earns High Praise In Rockford

Allen O Brophy lauds James Laude Monticello boy and Rockford high school coach for leading a strong 1925 26 season. Laude's Rockford team tied Elgin for Big Seven title and beat state champs Freeport. The piece notes local boosters support and other Monticello staff. Also mentions holiday school staff returns and Mrs Josephine Young's death aged 82.

Allen O. Brophy Register Gazette James Laude Monticello Rockford High School Jim Laude Laude Rockford Sam Barry University of Iowa Northern Illinois Elgin Freeport Rockford High Clarence Stub” Muhl Oskaloosa Lande Charles A. Beyer Muhl

Rotary Christmas Party at Monticello Inn Highlights

The Rotary Club and guests enjoyed a festive evening at Maples Inn with a three course dinner. Fred L. Mahanannah announced his departure to become deputy state superintendent of public instruction starting January 1. The program featured music, readings, and gifts for Rotarians and Rotary Anns.

Rotarians Rotary Anns Maples Inn J. LeRoy Farmer Frank Stimson Louis E. Hoag Rotary Club Rotary John Finlay Clarence van Meter Hoag Fred L. Mahannah Monticello Rotary Club Mr. Mahannah Fred Mahannah Hong J. LeRoy Palmer Theodosia Doolittle Manchester Elfriede Cartano Miss Smith Cedar Rapids Paul B. Gibson Santa Claus Dubuque Ben Roberts Rotary International Sea

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