Matthiessen Butler Family Anniversary Noted at Monticello
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthiessen Sr. was celebrated at their West First street home. Their daughter Minnie Matthiesen married Charles Butler of Cedar Rapids ten years ago, with a small party at the Matthiessen home. The Matthiessens’ history includes moves from Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa leading to Monticello, where they operated an implement shop before settling on West First Street. The couple have three daughters and three grandchildren, with out of town guests attending the anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Matthiessen
West First Street
Charlies Butler
Cedar Rapids
Minnie Matthiessen
Fred Matthiessen
Butler
Matthiessen
Tiinots
Jacob
Anna Matthiessen
Dixon
Illinois
Iowa
Wayne Township
Anton
Fred
A. W. Adams
Monticello
John
Lovell Township
George
Viola
Eugene Himebaugh
Oelwein
Barbara M. Timpe
Ohio
Cresline
Christina Timpe
Anna Rettig
Los Angeles
Nora Chalmers
Odebolt
Sarah Timpe
Auburn
William
Phillip Timpe
Spirit Lake
Wheatland
Presbyterian Church
John Zimmerman
Charles Butler
Cedar. Rapids
Bert Horsch
Seattle, Wash
Jennie Thompson
Chicago
Robert
Richard Thompson
Helen Thompson
V. B. Tooke
C. Flyer
Dubuque
J. A. Jackson
New Hampton
J. H. Rickels
Mary Ellen
Decorah
A. E. Himebaugh
Celwein
George Tift
Westgate
M. W. Kehoe
Bertha Wolf
Julia Toenjes
Richard
Bob Thompson
Rena Brock
B. M. Horsch
Seattle
Wm. W. Wylie Dies Former Hopkinton Man Founder Camps
William W. Wylie founder of permanent camps in Yellowstone National Park died in Pasadena California. He studied at Lenox College class of 1873 taught in Illinois and Iowa and served as Montana's first superintendent of public instruction. He is survived by daughter Mrs Thomas H. McKee and son Fred W. Wylie. His wife died two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W.wylie
Yellowstone National Park
Pasadena
California
Thomas H. McKee
Fred W. Wylie
South Pasadena
Wylie
Monticello
Yellowstone
Legion Auxiliary To Host George Washington Birthday Supper
The Legion Auxiliary invites the public to a George Washington birthday supper at the Memorial Building. Tickets are 50 cents and dinner will be served from 6 to 7:30 PM on February 22 in Nasijim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion’ Auxiliary
Nasijim
Alva Hahn Injures Chin in Rifle Cleaning Accident
Alva Hahn, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Hahn west of Monticello, was cleaning a 22 rifle when it discharged. The bullet shattered his tongue and lodged in the roof of his mouth, narrowly avoiding a more serious outcome. He was treated at John McDonald hospital and remained for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Hahn
Herman Hahn
Monticello
John McDonald Hospital
Neighborhoods That Interest Neighborhoods That Interest
John Bowdish of Springville lies in serious condition at St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids after a grade crossing crash near Springville. His truck was hit by a Milwaukee train, he was thrown headfirst onto a rail, suffering a deep head wound and unconsciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bowdish
Springville
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Bowdish
Francis J. &. Beekman
Lincoln
Nebraska
Dubuque
Beekman
H’ S
Dubu Ue
Wineya" Ronshkohi
Dyersville
Delaware County
Manchester
St. Joseph’s Academy For
Dubudue
Frank Gereau
Peter Schmidt
Clinton County
Toronto
S. H. Rothbart
Lincoln Highway
Henderson
Schmidt
Rothbart
Clinton
Legion Basketball Team Schedules Two Games
The Monticello American Legion basketball team lists two upcoming games at the Memorial building gym. On February 27 the DuBuque Cardinals visit, and on March 6 the Edgewood Independents host. Edgewood recently beat the Quaker Oats team, noted for their speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Monticello American Legion
Memorial Building
Dubuque Cardinals
Edgewood Independents
Quaker Oats
Shomont Dairy Installs Pasteurizing Equipment
Thomas Shover proprietor of Shomont Dairy installed a complete pasteurizing outfit this week and will soon supply pasteurized milk to customers along with raw milk on request. The change marks a forward step in the dairy industry and promises germ free milk. See his display ad in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shover
Shomont
Shover
the Express
Legacy Of Forty Years In Monticello's Echoes
Thirty years ago Monticello reflected a busy period with the death of Frank J. Altman of Luxemburg born in 1837. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery after funeral services by Father McCormick. The town also saw Mrs. Clara Shaffer of Scotch Grove die of consumption. The local church dedication cost eight thousand four hundred dollars and was debt free. Ransom M. Calkins rose to assistant general freight agent and later president of the Milwaukee Railway system. Local business shifts included Joe Meyer purchasing a blacksmith shop and G B Bishop leaving the Jones County Times. Monticello hosted wrestling under Marquis of Queensbury rules with Ridner winning. Other notable events included marriages, obituaries, and the first free rural mail route in Castle Grove township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Altman
Father McCormick
Altman
Luxemburg
Germany
America
Missouri
Galena
Illinois
Dubuque
Clara Shaffer
Scotch Grove
C. M. Hanna
New Methodist Episcopal Church
J. P. Crippen
Marion
Ransom M. Calkins
Monticello
Milwaukee Railway
Road
Joe Meyer
A. Locher
G. B. Bishop
Jones County Times
Messrs
F. M. Haslet
O. F. Soetje
Anderson Ridner
Savanna
Charles H. Smith
Rock Island
Cascade
Ridner
Marquis of Queensbury
Orlando F. Hosford
Castle Grove
H. S. Lee
South Chestnut Street
William Collman
Kate Helgens
Wayne Township
J. M. Corkhill
Jordan
Bertha B. Fairbanks
A. L. Fairbanks
Cass Township
August Blassing
Anamosa
Elizabeth E. Balsiger
Bowen's Prairie
Godfrey Egger
Balcar
George W. Ireland
Katie Bodeker
Langworthy
Mardoff
Pruirie Bingham
W. F. Bingham
W. H. Parrott
Bingham
Wesley Adams
Iowa City
McCormick
Sacred
A Court Juryman And A Dangerous Seat
A juror during a previous court term jumped from his chair during recess. his trousers ripped on a protruding nail, causing amusement among the jurors. The janitor spent most of recess hammering nails into the chairs, the incident noted as a simple anecdote rather than an argument for a new courthouse.
Monticello Rotary Welcomes Five New Members
Robert H. Balster was received as a new member at the Monticello Rotary Club during its regular meeting last Monday evening. He is the fifth new member the club has gained in the past month. Directors led a program highlighting Rotary activities and commemorating Rotary's 1905 founding. Speakers included Fred Stuhler, W. Beery, Louis E. Hope, and Dr. T. M. Redimond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Balster
Monticello
Rotary Club
Balster
Rotary
Fred
Stuhler
W. 4
Beery
Louis E. Hope
T.M. Redimond
Anamosa Captures County Basketball Championship
Anamosa high school won the county tournament title after a weekend lineup of eight teams at the local gym. Monticello finished second by falling 30 to 21 in the final, while Morley earned consolation honors with a 24 to 21 OT win over Oxford Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa High School
Anamosa
Monticello
Morley High School
Oxford Junction
Morley
Onslow
Martello
Center Junction
Wyoming
Oxford
Re Waset
Monti
Manchester
Maaan Ys Ae
Eby
Wendt
Jones County
Prison City Five
James A. Bender
Grimes
Gop Rs
Esy
Hierpede Ara
Stout
Marion Junior High
Marion
Sunshine Boys
Finlay
V. F
Monticello High School
Vivian Smith
Vivian Bancroft
Tellham
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Former Jones County Man Reaches 100th Birthday
S C Brazelton born February 24 1830 in Sangamon Illinois. He moved to Iowa with his mother in 1840 and lived in Linn Franklin Delaware and Jones counties before settling with his daughter in Des Moines since 1910. His sons O W Brazelton Monticello Charles A Brazelton Coggan and Earl Brazelton Long Beach California survive. Relatives in Monticello Coggan and Des Moines plan to attend the Des Moines celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Brazelton
Ed Brazelton
Monticello
Charles Brazelton
Coggan
Des Moines
S. C. Brazelton
O. W
Brazelton
Bowen's Prairie
Sangamon County
Illinois
Linn County
Palo
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Franklin
Jones
Delaware
Linn
M. J. Flint
Twenty-fourth Street
DeMolay Chapter To Observe Anniversary
The George Washington chapter DeMolay of Monticello marks its first anniversary next Saturday evening February 22 with a 6 30 banquet followed by dancing and games. Members and their ladies and all master Masons and their ladies are invited. Those intending to attend should notify George Guyan by Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
DeMolay
Monticello
George Guyan
Man Overcomes Rib Injury After Tree Fall
John Adams of Fred Shover reports a fall from a tree left him with two broken ribs yet he remains upbeat. He was in town this week with ribs swollen and polished and feels as good as anybody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Fred Shover
John
Death of a Former Monticello Resident William E Kinsella
William E. Kinsella son of D S Kinsella and early Monticello resident died February 2 in Greeley Colorado. Born July 4 1866 in Monticello he lived in real estate and insurance for 25 years. He married Flora Ettinger in 1890 who died a year earlier. He owned elevators in Nebraska and is survived by sister Mrs Mary Gregg Ames Iowa nephew A E Gregg Kansas City Mo niece Mrs H S Woodward Greeley. His father D S Kinsella was a pioneer of Iowa with later work in grain stock and produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Kinsella
D. S. Kinsella
Monticello
Greeley
Colorado
Kinsella
Flora Ettinger
Nebraska
Mary Gregg
Ames
Iowa
A. E Gregg
Kansas City
H. S. Woodward
Progress Made for Rural Library Facilities Gains Members
Mrs. Halstead M. Carpenter reports success in securing memberships in Monticello for a statewide rural library facilities drive. Hon Cyrenus Cole, fifth district congressman, sent in his membership and praised the movement. Memberships cost $2 and can be mailed to Mrs Carpenter or left at the local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halstead M. Carpenter
Monticello
Cyrenus Cole
Census Work Under Way In Jones County
Ed Brazeltons currently conducts a census and secures reports on manufacturing and distribution of products used by business firms in the north half of Jones county. The figures collected will be tabulated by the government for statistical purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brazeltons
Jones County
Public School Scholars Highlight Jones County Tournament
Anamosa wins Jones County basketball tournament with Monti close behind. Monti defeats Wyoming while Anamosa, Morley, and Monticello advance through rounds. Consolation goes to Morley after overtime against Oxford Junction. Norfolk field notes include demerit totals and pep assembly remarks.
Final Farm Bureau Lesson Presented by Mrs. Jones
Alma H. Jones of Iowa State College Extension spoke in Monticello on a child care series final lesson titled Sharing the Duties and Pleasures of the Home. Fourteen township leaders attended at Mrs. Stadtmueller’s home and will host follow-up meetings. The next project is a third year clothing course to be led by Miss Bauman beginning next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma H. Jones
Iowa State College
Ames
Monticello
Margaret Stadtmueller
Farm Bureau
Mrs Carl Oltmanns of LeMars Called By Death
Mrs Carl Oltmanns of LeMars died in Hawarden hospital after diabetes illness. She was 46, survived by husband six sons and one daughter. Funeral held at LeMars Tuesday, with prior visits to Monticello and many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mve
Carl Oltmanns
LeMars
Hodson Called As Witness In Canning Company Case
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hodson visited relatives in Dexter last week. Mr. Hodson was summoned as a witness in a case involving the dissolution of a partnership at a local canning company. He had previously worked for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Hodson
Dexter
Mr. Hodson
Canning Company
California Weather Prevails in Monticello on February 19
Iowa experienced unseasonably warm weather with a 62 degree high in Monticello and a 7 AM 40 degree start. Streams rising and ice melting suggested possible breakups and floods. Council Bluffs hit 70, while Sioux City set a 34 year high at 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
California
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Miss Ella Smith Called By Death
Ella Marlena Smith born January 8 1854 Ellicottville New York died last Monday at John MacDonald hospital in Monticello after a hip fracture from slipping on ice. She lived in Monticello since 1886 and was the last surviving Smith sibling. Funeral held at Smith home conducted by Rev Roy V Porter with niece Mrs Myra Rigby present. Burial at Langworthy Cemetery. She was active in the Methodist Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Smith
Monticello
John’ MacDonald Hospital
Miss Smith
Ella Marlena Smith
John and
Eunice Smith
Ellicottville
Cattaragus County
New York
Bowen's Prairie
Cass Township
Mr. Smith
Emre Sitizioa
Myra Rigby
Tama
Roy V. Porter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Smith
Langworthy
Oxford Junction Man Sentenced To The Pen
Edward Bizek, 31, of Oxford Junction, was sentenced last Monday in Cedar Rapids to one to fifteen years on two counts. He pleaded guilty to two bad checks drawn on the Oxford Junction Savings Bank, signed by false names, and the sentences run concurrently at the Anamosa state reformatory. Counseling remarks warned of shortcuts leading to crime and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bizek
Oxford Junction
Cedar Rapids
Annamosa State Reformatory
Bizek
Carl Hendrickson
Linn County
Aeo
Cedar Rapidrs
John Bernak
L. Hayes
Lewis
Wozvitek
Oxford Junction Savings Bank
J. B. Travis
Former Resident Waddick Dies in Nebraska at 85
Lewis P. Waddick of Monticello died at his Grand Island home on February 2 at age 85. Born in Ohio, he lived in Iowa, Kansas, and Grand Island for thirty years. Survived by his widow and eight children. last survivor of Castle Grove township family. Funeral of Henry Rettig noted in Joliet, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis P. Waddick
Waddick
Monticello
Grand Island
E 'Ska
Castle Grove Township
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas
Monticello farmers form cooperative shipping association
A group of 150 farmers from Monticello and vicinity met February 15 to organize the Monticello Cooperative Shipping Association. Tom J. George was named manager, directors were elected, and shipments of hogs cattle and calves are planned with insurance and bonding for shipping safety. A display ad and further details appear in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Memorial Building
Monticello Cooperative Shipping Association
Tom J. George
Steve Peterson
Sand Spring
Harold Eggers
Bowen's Prairie
George Buol
Scotch Grove
Wayne
Tom George
Cass
Castle Grove
Irving Hintz
Knute Espe
Town Shippers
George
Shipping Association
the Express
Preliminary Declamatory Contest set for Monticello
High schools of Anamosa Buck Creek Center Junction and Monticello compete in a preliminary declamatory contest in Monticello February 27 at 8 pm in the public school auditorium. Judges include Miss Opal Muneer and Miss Rebecca Merritt from Mount Vernon plus Miss Jeanette Ringland from Cornell. Winners advance to the sub district state contest with entries across Oratorical Dramatic and Humorous divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Buck Creek
Center Junction
Monticello
Opal Muneer
Mount Vernon
Rebecca Merritt
Jeanette Ringland
Cornell College
Publi
The
Wandering Jew
Pauline Burmeister
Genter Junction
Toussaint L’ouverture
George R. Guyan
Woodrow Wilson
LaVerne Peterson
Helen Crane
Mary McNeamara
Angel's Wickedness
Emily Orr
Elizabeth—Maurine Stingley
Betty Brandt
Anamesa
Fmil Pratt
Montheo
the Bath Hour
Catherine Thompson
Lovell Farm Bureau Plans Meeting Next Tuesday
The Lovell township Farm Bureau schedules a regular meeting for February 25 at 6 30 PM at Edwin Wilcox firm. Members are asked to bring well filled baskets and enjoy a picnic with music games and talks led by Emil Stutt as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Township Farm Bureau
Steинrine Family in Detroit Death of Henry G Verstine
Mrs A W Steiner learned last Friday of the unexpected death of her brother in law Henry G Verstine of Detroit Michigan from heart trouble. Verstine leaves a wife and one daughter. Mr and Mrs Steiner will attend the funeral in Detroit after visiting the Verstine home recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Steiner
Henry G. Verstine
Detroit
Michigan
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Wm. W. Wylie
Hopkinton
Shomont Dairy
Monticello Rotary Club
Miller
Rt Weaver
Nost
Vernon
C Grassfield
Tallman
Parks
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Chapman
Snopek
Fr Reichart
Bender
If . Tott
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C Null
Wysserbes Matthisesen
Rg Rhatigan
Apeetdeeewe
Eran
FT Neville
Sesenneeeeryyeneeeee O'Toole
If Ereeen Foley
If Meredith
C Hargrave
Rg Potter
Reichart
C Bender
Marmis
Ier Beet Nies
If Bordway
Harden
C Kennen
Pulliam
Voelschow
Marion High
Curtis
Moncrief
Carl Oltmanns of
Hodson
W. F. Hintz
Joliet
Henry Rettig
Farmers Form Co-Operative Shipping Assn
Lovell Farm Bureau
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