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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1927

Page

2

Cascade Matrimony and Community News Reflect Small-Town Life

Marriages mark page as Miss Clara Kurt weds George Manternach at St Marys with family and friends in attendance. A second ceremony unites Miss Frances Koob and John Peiffer at St Marys with receptions and a West Cascade home gathering. Obituaries note Mrs J H Baldwin longtime Cascade resident and Mrs Julia Moore, highlighting family ties, church involvement, and local rites. Community notes detail local moves, operations, hospital news, and upcoming M E B ladies dinner.

Civil War Veteran Joseph Leggett Dies at 80 Near Center Junction

Joseph Leggett 80 a Civil War veteran died Saturday morning at his son Charles leggett home southeast of Center Junction. Survived by Emory Cascade Charles Center Junction Will Tama Ida MecMullin Waterloo Bay Center Junction Ina Kelly Cedar Rapids. Funeral held at the Leggett home with burial at North Madison cemetery. The notice also lists church activities and community meetings at the Presbyterian church.

Joseph Leggett Charles Center Junction Eva Edith Hin Emory Cascade Will Tama Judson Montana Ida MecMullin Steed Monticella GO. Long B.S. Robbie Presbyterian Church Joslin Long Welch Kenneth Moats Tia Wickest Anamosa J. M. Young Young Mount Vernon Stuart N. Smith Mary Stuart Ames J. N. Smith Smith Iowa State College Three Faces Tomlinson Paul Paulsen, Jr Paul Ernest Cedar Falla

Wyoming News Briefs Reflect Weddings and Local Life

Leslie Behnke and Luanna Klaahn wed at the Wheatland parsonage with Rev. Boll officiating. The couple will reside in St Louis after his year with Southwestern Bell. Also, Fannie Riches and Pred Fritz marry near Wyoming and plan to live on Fritz’s father’s farm. Obituary notes Mrs. Jora Matejka’s death, with funeral from Wyoming cemetery. Community events include Bay View club banquet, Valentine themed gatherings, a horse sale setback due to bad roads, and upcoming lectures and film nights in town.

Wyoming Leslie Behnke Luanna Klaahn Wheatland Willam Bollmat Arthur Klahn Otto Klaahn Wheatland High School Cove Cedar Falls Pineper Lake Gettysburg South Dakota W. Behnke Wyoarming Wyoming High School Southwestern Bell Telephone Company St. Louis St. d Louis Anamosa Fannie Riches Hite Pred Fritz Frank Riches Hale Frank Fritz Henry Simon Jora Matejka Emma Urban Mary Anna Frank Bay View Club Hotel Willams Alta White James Inglis Wilker Beckwith Larkey Myers Irs. Ingus Beth Wherry Stella Mallicoat Mary Mclarnen Alice Wherry Jennie Schuoefer Adah Yates Demna Hunt Louise Levien Homer Rogers H. P. Barber C. A. Case R. J. Cooley C. B. Shaffer Elizabeth Alden Roy Overly Memorial Hall Hugh Campbell Jasper Woodward Oelwein Serene Ariel Bworden Thomson Illinois Henrietta Franks Cedar Rapids S. G. Franks S. Pealer A. J. Johnson Jeanette Hernon Ed Hernon Sara Kegley Cedar Nupids Gladys Doty Center Point James Guthrie Lisbon W. H. Alden Rock Island

Weather and events disrupt life in Scotcht Grove community

Bad roads and icy weather halt travel as residents cope with missed church services and canceled club meetings. Center Junction students manage train access while Wilma and Hazel Craig walk to Seatch Grove. Upcoming events include the Women's Community club program and Presbyterian Aja Society officers.

Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church Farm Bureau Camp Fire Emma Hughes Sunbeam Mission Morticello Wwe Lincoln Washington Lowell Longfellow Edisson Kiburz W. Callahan Michael Ans Xelo Raphael Leonardo de Vinel Muate Presbyterian Aja Society Alm. Sinclair Mra Won Clark L. J. Hutton H. A. Loomis M. M. Sinclair L. J. Settaraime Alva Tailor and Family Will McLaughlin Place Irvin Leggett Leggetts Wright J. W Callahan Heaes Tug Bo Callahan Ares Hasmond Pelvens

Immaculate Convention Scene Hosts Wedding in Land Spring

On Tuesday February 8 1927 at the Immaculate Convention church Miss Marcella Laban of Land Spring and David Gravel of Worthington were united in marriage at 8 oclock in a ceremony led by Rev Father Sehuh. Attendants included Miss Vivian Laban and Joseph Gravel. The bride wore coral crepe de chine with matching accessories and carnations and ferns. After the ceremony the party went to the bride’s parents home for a dinner. The couple plan to reside on the groom's farm near Worthington after March.

Cascade Clara Kurt John Kurt George Manternach Victor Manternach St. Mary’s Church J. B. Albers Frances Kurt Aloysius Manternach Mandelsgohn Fioina Otting Rosa Berge Georgette Cascada Dakota Nebraska Monticello St. Mary's Church Frances Koob John Peiffer Hillar Koob West Cascade J. H. Baldwin Senator Baldwin Mangfield Pennsylvania Aberdeen Scotland LW. Baldwin Baldwin Frank II. Baldwin Birdena Baldwin Roland Baldwin Cresco Evelyn Reuben Skuempel Guttenberg George Morphy The Eastern Star Julia Moore Washington Township Jones County Iowa Matthew Sridget Moore Pat Moore Banghart P. J. Moore D. D. Moore St. Martin's Church D. Rooney P. J. Coffey Farley Leen Fillmore St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery Hillar Lauser Wallhill Mercy Hospital Anamosa Nick Cigrand Sue Kirchen J.P. Kirchen Rita Dolphin Government Washington DE. c John Manternach Mildred Morans Leo Dolphin Minneapolis Immaculate Convention Church Marcella Laban David Gravel Worthington Father Sehuh Vivian Laban Joseph Gravel Gravel J. L. Batchelder Fred Eeger W. H. Behrends Creamery Company Hopkinton

Local residents and visitors record in Hopkinton area

Almaty and G D Thompson work locally while Mr and Mrs Fred Walter and Mr and Mrs Aloys Gadken spent Sunday with Father Schuh. Stevenson and Martin hauled school wood from west of Hopkinton. Creamery shipped 6 tubs butter and 16 cases eggs. Fiedler family and Behrends family hosted visitors east and at Stanley Bright home. Billmeyer and McVay sawed wood for Murray. Stevenson and the public school had wood sawn. Fred Egger visited Hopkinton. W W Morgan from Hopkinton was in town. a car of alfalfa arrived last Saturday.

May Himebaugh Ora Andrews George Andrews St. Jorni Andrews John Carson Wyoming Vernon Joslin aAdy John Clark C. Clark Monmouth Iast Charles Larkey M. J. McNeilly William Johnston Delhi GO. Long Lincoln Mia Fred Casson Ariel Romick Maquoketa J. M. Moses Missionary Society George McDonald CL Thompson Cedar Rapids C. (. Livingstone Irma Sanford Melody Adv Almaty G. D. Thompson Fred Walter Aloys Gadken Father Schuh R. Stevenson Will Murrau W. H. Behrends George Billmeyer Stanley Bright D. C. McVay Charles Martin C. J. Murray Co. C. Stevenson Fred Egger Hopkinton W. W., Morgan of

Onslow Social Round Remembers Anniversary and Local News

Mr and Mrs Lea Hanson celebrated their twenty eighth wedding anniversary at their Ons low home with friends and family. Other items note Mrs Mayme Cole Hanson’s Onslow birth, daughter Mrs Carria McKinstry, granddaughter Mary Eilen McKinstry, and visitors Mrs Nick Etler moving near Anamosa. Community events include Astrurian club meetings, a D A chapter visit in Anamosa, Mayo Clinic trip for George Sears, and upcoming missionary service. Road conditions from thaw affected travel and a Friday dance was postponed due to rain.

Onslow Lea Hanson Hanson Mayme Cole Carria McKinstry Mary Eilen McKinstry Nick Etler Anamosa Etta Brown Chatha Willison Harriet Lamey David Harum Mae Overly Hamilton Ohio George French Overly Chicago Onalow Ladies’ Missionary Society Maude Cole Clinton George Sears A. A. Garnett James White Mina Byerly Lee Hanson Mary Paul Mira Beck Roy Beck Cedar Rapids

Amber News Briefs: Local moves and health updates

Amber notes Harold Weiderman cured of a crippled limb after six months of hospital visits at Iowa City. Henry Lorenzen family plans Davenport move March 1. Herman Zimmerman to occupy the Danneman residence. Mrs. J J Meister returns from Burlington after her parents golden wedding. Carl Barnes and Mirabeth Michaels announce birth of a baby girl. Rynersons seek help for ill son. Robert Burns critical at Mercy hospital. Local assessors and residents keep routines amid road conditions. Church services set at Amber church next Sunday afternoon.

Amber Harold Weiderman Children's Hospital Lowa City Harold Henry Lorenzen Davenport Herman Zimmerman Herman Danneman J. J. Meister Burlington August Toenes Carl Barnes Anamosa Barnes Mirabeth Michaels Charles Rowe Onslow Aynerson Monticello Rynerson Robert Rynerson Vern Rynerson Robert Guy Mercy Hospital Otto Pdanneman Wayne Township Ladies Aid Society Yih Siebels Brothers Amber Church Vete Robertson Ross Lincoln Phil Daly Cas Weirs Philip Batley Lloyd Robertson Harvey Townsend Ed Fadley Ben Hugman Center Junction Dora Bailey

Township trustees organize and assign 1927 road work

TE. P F. Eileen named chairman for 1927 while Earl Hennessey and B. Vernimont win contracts for northwest and northeast township roads. South half lacks a road overseer and the grader man position remains vacant. Ernest Heiken to operate the tractor. Several residents travel for personal and farming matters amid weather affecting gravel.

TE. P F. Eileen Earl Hennessey B. Vernimont Ernest Heiken George Minnis Wl Albers Mr. Minna W. F. Hintz Albert Hutton Missouri Allnent Carl Husman Anamosa Mercy Hospital James Haley Lisbon Michael McAleer Kenneth Hosford Carroll Podhaski Monticello Santa Langa August Monk C. A. McLaughlin Chicago

Prairieburg Social News Highlights and Local Moves

In Prairieburg on February 7 1927 Misses Paul and Shhrader attended Lenox college versus Central City game. Mrs Charles Lamont’s health declines. neighbors care for her. Lizzie Holub hosted a late party with games and refreshments. Tavior family moved from Whitney farm to north of town. Primary room held a spelling contest Janet Holub and Albert Bliss were winners. Local gatherings at Dolan home and Conklin visit from Davenport. New baby at Joseph Houser home. The Express to begin 10 cent per line locals and 5 cent per line classifieds charges for church and fraternal notices with money potential. Winchester paint McNallys Hdwe.

Prairieburg Paul and Shhrader Filege Central City Lenox College Charles Lasmont Lizzie Holub Lancing Tavior Whitney McCammuons Janet Holub Albert Bliss Milo Kallban Milas Flossie Shrader Victor Lawrence J. J. Dolan Clair Conklin Davenburt Joseph Houser

School Board Proceedings February 7 1022 Regular Meeting

The Monticello school board met February 7 1022 at 7 30 p m with all members present. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved. Bills were approved for payment to multiple suppliers including Monticello Express Monticello Times Davenport Bag & Paper Co Kewanee Boiler Co Metropolitan Supply Co and others. The secretary was instructed to solicit bids on coal and the board adjourned.

Board of Education Stimson Monticello Express Monticello Times F. Cady & Co Stetsvssers Aseres Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Matt Parrott & Sons Co Iowa Electric Co Educational Supply Co Davenport Bag & Paper Co Kewanee Boiler Co M. Luett Franklin Latino County Thinois B. Stimson Chas

Monticello Council Advances Bills and Water Fund Loan

Monticello Iowa council convened February 7 1927 in regular session with members Hansgert Wilkinson Hayes Bates Rockstad present and none absent. The meeting approved prior minutes and read the treasurer and clerk reports for January and February with funds listed and bills authorized across General Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Grading Fund Fire Fund and related departments. A resolution authorized a 4000 loan from Monticello State Bank for the water fund repayable in six months at 6 percent, with repayment terms and delegation to the finance committee and city clerk.

Monticello Hansgert Wilkinson Hayes Bates Rockstad Ecity Council Iowa Horder's Kelipse Lumber Co A. J City Clerk's Fund Monticello State Bank Lab Bell Telepay B.E. First J. F. Kellum H. Hoffman N. Davidson E. BK. Reed R. Echternacht Iowa Electric Co Ught Leroy Clark W. S. Darley & Co W. D. Allen Co Harry Soule A. J. H. McNeill Corbin Standard of Co OW. Page A. Siebels A Adams Hubbard Ward Hook & Ladder Hook & Ladder Co Benedict Bell Telephone Co Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co G. B. Servoss Hanssen Lef Monticello City of Ray Echternacht B. FE Ayegs Ckstad Finance Committee Monticelli Antielpa

Soiltex kit aids spring crops planning for farmers

As winter ends and spring nears farmers are urged to test soils with the Soiltex kit to determine best crops and profitable seed. The notice advises planning ahead, selecting good seed from reputable dealers, and ordering now before clover supplies advance.

Soiltex

City Council Authorizes $100 Loan For Fire Fund

The Monticello City Council, with all five members voting yes, empowers the finance committee and city clerk to borrow $100 from Monticello State Bank for the fire fund. A promissory note at 6 percent interest due in eight months is authorized. Date February 8 1927. Attest City Clerk Ray Echternacht Mayor B B First. The resolution on necessity for payment was laid over to February 14 1927.

Monticello State Bank Monticello Towa Ray Echternacht B. B

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