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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1924

Page

2

Center Junction Wedding Celebrates Grace Antons and Herman Petersen

Grace Catherine Antons married Herman F. Petersen in a February wedding with Rev Willms officiating. Relatives attended, and a wedding dinner followed at Center Junction Hall. The couple plans to live on the Frank Petersen farm after March 1, with many friends祝 wishing them happiness.

Center Junction Grace Catherine Antons Herman F. Petersen F. Petersen Rev Willms Wayne Lutheran Church Mamie Laura Carl Edward Harms Dunetinn Hall Urace Tatharine Jer Antunes Elrot Martha Hatken Ethel Kedge Ruth Hannans Ruth Young Ames Rachael Mead James Mead Dodge M BR. Dodge Ananoosa Martha Hanken Hanken Anna Frank Livingston Dktck James Will Leech Kenwood Leech Moving Picture Opera House Andrew McDonald Maquoketa John Neelans J. A. McDonald Monticello Eden-Balster Gred Gress Cartane Lahey Chicago Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Prahm Glenn McDonald Ruth Nelson Leone W. S. Pangburn Carl Latare Oxford Junction D. Larkin Kenyon Minnesota Paul Smith Anamosa J. N. Smith O. M. Miller John Oscar Peter Prahm Pauline N.C Merl McLaughlin Scotch Grove M. Probst Monmouth Rev. Lacey J. F. Kleineck Froater Junction Hall Charles Nichols Davenport Eunice Biggs Cedar Rapids Ray Sanford Will Serbousek

Amber area notes show local leaders and events

Amber February 3 Sam Witham takes agency for Stark Bros Nursery Co world’s largest. Farmers haul travel from reformatorys for Johnson hill improvements. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hawken celebrate eleventh wedding anniversary with friends. Funeral of Joseph Daly held at St Patrick’s Anamosa. Midland school plans basket supper and program. Community visits, dances, minstrels, and dental work noted among neighbors.

Amber Sam Witham Stark Bros. Nursery Co Johnson Hill Paul Hawken Johnson Benne Hanken MD Carleen Anamayn Emma Hanken Midland School Mero Nanne Hanker Oustun Ben John Husman Fred Olsen Carl Hisman Scotch Grove Midland Carl Thuman Anamosa Hattie Lee Lincoln Morehead Baldwin George Andrews Yon Howard Philip Bailey Grover Preston Henry Moyer Gin Gray Mr. Gray Petit Jury Harriet Rohn Pearl Batley Roeland Soper Lulu Robertson Henry Wden Center Junction Carliden Paul Hanken Henry Hanken Sand Hill Gene. Bailey Perkins Kratz Charles Gray Presbytery Phil Daly Con Brady Otto Danneman Adolph Schoon Carl Eden, Jr Jed Gray Georgendrews George Johnson Hubert Gray Jim Ndge Leslie Ximebaugh

Wedding Bells Ring at St Mar in Cascade

The wedding of Miss Margaret Manternacho of Cascade and Ament of Worthiveten occurred at Mary’s Church with Rev Waite officiating. Attendants included Miss Hilda Amentter and Jiaveoh Mantyrnash. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home area, with family and local residents celebrating.

Cascane Cascade St Mar Margaret Manternacho Ament West Cascade Mardternakeh Wits Daneuis Ieee Artehay Daarnes O' Brien Kebraabys Thomas St Anthony's Pubuque Paul Besler Mike Turnis McNally Farima Peter Hosch Cooley St Peter's Parish Temple Hill Felix Felton Walter McClaimon de Witt Rae McClaimon Ed Lattner Frank Garrity Eldon McMullen Fannie Mr. and Airs Thomas Cahill

Death of David F Wherry Pioneer Resident of Wyoming

David F Wherry died after a two month illness on January 29 in Wyoming. Born in Ohio he moved to Iowa as a youth, lived mainly in Wyoming and surrounding areas, and spent years in Washington state. He was 75 or 76, survived by wife Minerva, two sons Cecil J and Bert L, two daughters Bernice Hansen and Leota, a step-daughter Louie Krauss, plus a brother and two sisters. Funeral was at the Presbyterian church with burial in Wyoming cemetery.

Wyoming David F. Wherry Mr. Wherry Ohio Ning Washington Minerva Johnson Wherry Cecil J Bert L Onstow Bernice Hansen Albia Leota Holstein Iowa Louie Krauss Cedar Rapids Wherry John T. Wherry Elizabeth Babcock Belle Paul Anamosa Presbyterian Church Wromigere Levy Hont Singing of America Mistory Ameres Vee U Oo Transformation Zertha Edwards Frankstall Calth Picuire Au Kiser Birmingham

Fire destroys homestead contents in Flagel township

A destructive fire at the Drums homestead in Flagel township destroyed the dwelling contents after a stove exploded near coal oil. Building insured for 7000 with contents insured for about 2000. A large amount of valuables were lost. Neighboring news covers a wedding at Church of the Immaculate Conception, social events, and local notices including club meetings and dressmaking changes.

Pioneer Day At Altruman Club In Onslow

Onslow February 5 residents report Pioneer day observances at the Altruman club honoring Mrs George Sears host. Highlights include reminiscences of settlers, readings on Nevada Wyoming and Montana, a luncheon, Valentine decor, and a social hour with cards. Sixteen guests attended with simple menus and youthful entertainment.

Onslow Altruman Club George Sears George Washington Mounties Ednasso Montana Idahy Franks Jennie Paul Smith Ana Reavey James Buckner Town Sundas Remurder Wasson Amy Leaner Mabel Cor Cedar Rapids Srious Ilness Deterie Mro Frank Wherrr Dynmouth Laws Lucy McMaster Werk Phi Withaaims Earlton Florida Lizzie McMaster Anamosa Withan John Milsap Nellie Buck Davenport Dave Mroo Carl Latare Oxford Junction TO Rodehasen

Scotch Grove Community Notes Highlight Local Talks and Meetings

The February meeting of the Women's Community club at Mrs. William Henrichs covered state products places of interest and Iowa travel. A shipping association talk by Bill Daly and Henry Morey of Anamosa drew praise. New 1824 board members, home repairs at the Henrichs farm, and Scotch Grove Farm Bureau plans were announced along with church services and local visits.

Scotch Grove Wiliam Henrichs Bowsting Lowal F. 1 Towarst L. J. Letlemme Bilis Parker Butler D. C. Sinclair Illinois Conperative Shipping Association Bill” Daly Henry Morey Anamosa Daly Morey Anamosa Shipping Association A. G. Bohlken H. Carson E. C. Hughes Tobias Scotch Grove Farm Bureau Ed Brazelton Women's Quartet County Farm Bureau Wyoming P. Sutherland P. Sutherland. Lane A. Naylor Missouri Trinity Church Sumlay H. H. Carson Mitchell South Dakota Martha Bod L. Himebaugh Leslie Center Junction B. Carson Len Gee Monmouth Colahan

Sand Spring Farm Bureau Notes and Local Updates

The Sand Spring Farm Bureau met at Mrs Phil Deshaw's home with thirty ladies sewing four dress forms. Next meeting set for February 14 at Mrs Andy Smith's home. The Hans Pedersen sale was postponed to February 7 due to the storm. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Behrends of Montivedo and Mrs Mary Guthrie of Hopkinton. Frank Johnson purchased a lot south of his home from Bark Sickles after a house fire. Funeral for the former's father was held at New Vienna. Community members attended meetings and visits continued among residents, including Mr and Mrs Henry Hicker and Mrs Smith of Hopkinton. The creamery company received a cow batch Saturday.

Farm Bureau Phil Deshaw Andy Smith Wilhelm Behrends Montivedo Mary Guthrie Hopkinton Siobert Gurhrie Frank Johnson Bark Sickles Mroo Henry Hicker New Vienna Ottilie Manchester Uthona Smith Smith Tony Srath Goss Monmlay Dyersville Creamery Company

Mrs Frank Miler Recovers From Operation In Marion

Pratriburg February 4 Mrs Frank Miler is recovering rapidly after an operation and moved to the Lauser home at Marion last week. Her sister arrives Friday to help Mr Eller and children. A gathering at the Delancey home last Tuesday promised an Oyster supper and dance on February 6. Henry McCusker died at his home near Coggon after long tubercular illness. Miss Biva Lancey and Laverne Shaffer married January 27 at Marion. Mrs Ruoma Clark of Central City rents Floyd restaurant and will assume possession.

Prateiburg Pratriburg Frank Miler Lauser Marion Eller Delancey Home Henry McCusker Coggon Biva eLancey Laverne Shaffer Paris Iowa Ruoma Clark Central City Floyd Juale Woodland Mather Isham Cedar Rapids A. Lie Lancey Cedar Hapldy

Sneak Thief Steals Harness From Local Barn

A thief entered A F May's barn south of Fairview Monday night and took a good harness set worth about 80 dollars, leaving an old set behind. Michael McKean, longtime resident, died Monday at his north city home after living here over 50 years. He was born in Ireland on December 12 1840s and was over 81. Mrs Phoebe Jane Hotz of Rome township died yesterday at 5 am. Funeral at United Brethren church Morley tomorrow at 11 am led by Rev Bainbridge.

A. F Fairview Michael McKean McKean Ireland Phoebe Jane Hotz Rome Township United Brethren Church Morley Bainbridge

Interment, postmaster appointment, grand jury, and milk campaign notes

Interment at Center Chapel cemetery announced. Postmaster A L Remley receives a four year appointment starting January 1 9 0 0s. Grand jury for January reports 42 indictments all for paroles violations by reformatory prisoners. Joseph Daly's remains arrive from Dubuque for burial. he was long cared for by Sisters of Mercy. Florence Imlay plans a county wide milk campaign with Farm Bureau women and schools, featuring contests and township programs in late March.

Center Chapel Cemetery A. L. Remley Remley Joseph Daly Dubuque St. Joseph's Sanitarium Phillip Daly Sisters of Mercy St. Joseph's Hfe Florence Imlay Ames Jones County Farm Bureau Clay Township John Gorman III John Hanna Green Miss Meonald

Local Notes and Incidents From Our Community

Illness affects Mrs A W McDonald with an ear trouble while Mr McDonald returns home from Ames. Mr and Mrs F P McDonough celebrate twenty fifth anniversary with friends at their home January 23. Martin Steen and Viva Steen in an auto accident in Dubuque with a street car. Steen bruised, Viva uninjured. Curtis Griggs reports over $600 in fur sales this season and plans progress on ginseng beds. J H White of Worthington sustains a skull fracture from a wood-splitting accident and is treated in Dubuque. B E First resigns as South Fork township trustee. family to move to Monticello March 1. H & Chaplin tapped to fill trustee vacancy. Wisdom rarely walks with extravagance.

A. W. McDonald McDonald Ames F. P. McDonough Martin Steen Viva Dubuque Steen Curtis J. H. White Worthington B. E. First South Fork Township H. &. Chaplin

Farm Bureau program blends science and fun in Lovell session

G. J. Van Buran then demonstrated chemical experiments at the Jones County Farm Bureau meeting in Lovell township's public library on January 28. Irving Hintz reported on the Wyoming Farm Bureau annual meeting. Fay Cass offered a violin solo. Van Buren explained oxygen's role in heat production, showed firecracker construction from saltpeter and sulfur, and entertained the audience with a half hour of science and remarks from the county agent.

G. J. van Buran Jones County Farm Bureau Lovell Township Public Library Farm Bureau Wyoming Irving Hintz Fay Cass van Buren

Farm Bureau Meets in Wyoming with Debate and Plans

At the January 18 1924 Jones County Farm Bureau gathering in Wyoming Iowa members approved a broad program. They backed live and let live policy tax equalization cooperative marketing and home and community development while opposing government price fixing and seeking lower interest rates. A state wide debate on a reform proposal preceded a school program applause and a tuberculosis inspector visit.

Jones County Farm Bureau Wyoming Iowa American Farm Bureau Federation

Accredited cattle herds listed in Jones county

This week testing herds shows accredited cattle herds in Jones county held by Glenn Peet Martello Thomas Shover Monticello Leslie Dunn Anamosa Jones County Farm Scotch Grove Rey J J Hetir Cascade.

Jones County Glenn Peet Martello Thomas Shover Monticello Leslie Dunn Anamosa Scotch Grove Rey. J. J. Hetir Cascade

Green feeding boosts egg production in poultry

Prof H A Bittenbender of Iowa State College argues green foods boost egg yield and reduce cost per dozen. Sprouted oats are a practical green feed for layers, fed at short sprout length, with caution against mold and mold prevention measures.

H. A. Bittenbender Iowa State College Lowa

Mold prevention and formaldehyde use in oats

The text states that oats usually prevent molding and if not, increase formaldehyde strength. It warns no poisoning from formaldehyde in chickens but danger if moldy oats are fed. An adult dosage of four tablespoonfuls per day is mentioned as sufficient sugar.

Cheapest Sometimes Best for Household Materials

A note on using inexpensive materials may yield satisfactory results in home projects. The piece argues that cheaper options can outperform costly choices when ill fitting or poorly chosen materials are used.

Misery Loves Company Finds Companions on Visit

A fragment from Harrisburg Patriot notes a saying about misery seeking company as people come and go together. The brief captures a reflective line without context or names.

Harrisburg

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THE Monticello Express W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee Date Dodge Ora Andrews Gerd Moenk Henry Tinden John Talman Harriet Kohl Pearl Bailey Henry Wheeling and the Shipping Association John_ Alexander Caster Grove Castle Crowe Ahi Drums Flagel Tireen Stly Myrtle Leoni Michael Dvers Taras Church of Inmarilate Joneonessey Phe Mounwest Pat Leonard Mro H. Evers Misa Myrtle Leonard Leanard Mehaughlin Howe Mary Delay James F. Delay Edna Abroken Toledo Ilona Noble & Hiltton Anamosa Eureka News Hopkinton Leader News Farm Bureau Notes Bramwell Federal Inspector of Tuberculosis Fred H. Gray Monarch A. J. A. McNeill Central Lumber & Coal G. P. Rockstad, Mgr A. Iverson A. M Cascade and Andy Ambuhl Poland China A. M. Like P. J. and Herard Lowell State Bank W. F. Rohn
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