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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
2
Cascade correspondent reports deaths in Minneapolis and local towns, with details on Harriett Schwind Hancock and Ruth Genevieve Aitchison, and notes on siblings, marriages, illnesses, funerals, and community events across Cascade, Hopkinton, Anamosa, and surrounding areas.
Elen Marie Donovan daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis Donovan married Martin McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Arthur McDonald at the Immaculate Conception church in Castle Grove. Rev L Bourke officiated a nuptial high mass with Elizabeth Donovan as bridesmaid and John McDonald as best man. After a family reception the couple planned to live on the groom's farm near Linn county.
Christopher Linderman born November 9, 1841 in Germany died January 26, 1920 at his Sand Spring Iowa home at 78 years 2 months 17 days He married Sophia Krogaman forty years ago eleven children were born seven survive five sons and two daughters survive The couple moved from Fillmore to Sand Spring April 24 1919 Funeral at Worthington Catholic church Burial in Worthington cemetery Other brief notes mention social visits and local family news.
Pearl Mae Tracy Appleby born April 7 1830 in Onslow Iowa was a faithful Methodist member and neighbor who married Amos H Appleby October 17 1918 in Anamosa Iowa. She served in the Aid Society and was valued as a conscientious wife and friend before illness led to her death after January 24.
In-law F M Wheelesns of Hopkinton handles business matters. C J McDonough Clarence and Louis Schuster and Miss Trene McDonough attended a Worthington dance. John Batchelder of Langworthy visited his son J L Batchelder. Mrs R J Guthrie and Russell visited George Kenny near Earlville. Idith Gestel and Ray Chaplin are ill with flu. Russell Guthrie visited Cedar Rapids. Mrs J J Lang stayed with relatives in Monticello. Caspar Arduser visited Monticello. J L Batchelder was a Monticello business visitor. Mrs Red Egger shopped in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Lou King visited Monticello.
Mr and Mrs Harry Kuhns mourn the death of their nearly two year old daughter Maxine who died Saturday morning after a cold developed into croup. Funeral services at Wayne Center church were led by Rev Willms with German and English. A large group of relatives attended.
Last Tuesday the Himebaugh home hosted Mrs W B Clark and Mrs F D Sinclair in Center Junction. Isther Kiburz missed two school days due to a severe cold. Irma Balster is ill in Grinnell. the Henry Balster family suffers flu. W S Webster appears on the sick list.
N J Bickel resigns as Prairieburg superintendent with Mrs Umhoefer to fill until a term ends. Local flu patients improving. Letters report Mrs Reed better in Marion and Crosby child much improved. Seward Smith attends a funeral in Hopkinton. Madge DeLancey absent from duties. Richards returns from California. Merle Ghere visits L M Corn home. Dr Taylor has a room in the M Peet home. A J Benson travels to Iowa City.
Miss Lizzie Schuette and Henry Hagen of Scotch Grove married at the bride's mother's home on February 4. Rev Willis of Wayne Lutheran church officiated with Katie Hagen as bridesmaid and Henry Poppe as best man. The couple plans to farm in Scotch Grove and receive hearty congratulations. Henry Schuette of Nebraska visited relatives and the wedding was followed by a dance at Heven hall.
Miss Claricy Hamilton of Monti cello visited at the George Ireland home several days. Bud Rohn visited Henry Stutt on Sunday. Henry Sheer has been ill the past week.
Kansas City Times notes that if the ex-kaiser proceeds with an insanity defense, he must show elements of a very strong case.
Three years after buying an incubator and turning a profit a farmer shared rats ate her baby chicks. A friend gave RAT SNAP to use and the next day two dead rats appeared. After more finds they disappeared entirely. The product is sold and guaranteed by A H McNeill F J Kay and Geo Stuhler’s Sons Co with three package sizes 26c 50c and 1.00.
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