Cedar Rapids visitors and New Year calls noted
A list of social visits through Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns references numerous locals and guests. Names include Mrs. W. A. Beery Miss Harriet Thoeni Mrs. W. W. Stickford Miss Mabel Welch Miss Marie Bell Gerhard Rickels A. J. Losey Miss Vera Alcorn Miss Margaret Neville Miss Regina Oswald Mrs. Lang and Stuart Lang Mrs. F. L. Rabe Miss Margaret Philip Mrs. Harry Reeves and daughter etc. References to New Year guests in Hopkinton War necke Center Junction and Monticello plus a pupils recital and university attendance in Madison Wisconsin.
Local Notes Parade Visitors And Travel After Holidays
Miss Winifred Hernon of Wyoming visited Miss Hilda and Miss Alta Gardner. Several residents had New Year trips and greetings across Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois while letters remained uncalled for in Monticello. The Red Cross seeks knitters at the library and various locals return to study or work after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Hernon
Wyoming
Hilda
Alta Gardner
The
Red Cross
Public Library
Teachers Return After Holiday Vacation in Newhall
Misses Marcella Britting and Ber dena Wenger resumed their teaching duties in Newhall last evening after the holiday break. Miss Esther McAleer accompanied Britting to Cedar Rapids and returned the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Britting
Berdena Wenger
Newhall
Esther McAleer
Cedar Rapids
Reed sisters and Congregational seek homes for French orphans
Misses Blaine Alfreda and Alicea Reed with the Congregational Sunday school have taken French orphans for adoption. The committee gratefully acknowledges two dollar contributions from J. D. Hayden and one dollar from Master Herman Bricker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Alfreda
Alicea Reed
Congregational Sunday School
J. D. Hayden
Herman Bricker
Monticello Vets Bert Clark Peter Carrigan Return Home
Bert Clark and Peter Carrigan have been discharged from the United States army and returned home. Marshall Hall, another Monticello youth, was recently released from service after training at the Great Lakes naval station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Clark
Peter Carrigan
United States Army
Marshall Hall
Monticello
Sam
Great Lakes Naval Station
Ministers Visit For Local Centenary Movement
Rev. W. C. Keeler of Mt. Vernon and Rev. A. H. Hanscom of Marion joined Rev. J. H. Barr and his wife to meet the church’s official board. The gathering aimed to advance a Centenary Movement the Mount Vernon church is launching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Keeler
Mt. Vernon
A. H. Hanscom
Marion
J. H. Barr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Insurance policy on life of local serviceman
Jap Ramsey of Anamosa settled an insurance policy in town last Tuesday for August Gerdes who died while in service. The policy was in the Northwestern of Milwaukee and Gerdes also held a $10,000 government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jap Ramsey
Anamosa
August Gerdes
Milwaukee
Gerdes
Oldest Local Resident Celebrates 84th Birthday
Lucian Rice marked his 84th birthday on New Year’s Day. He reports excellent health and a youthful spirit despite slight deafness. He started the day early and cleared his walkway of snow before neighbors woke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Rice
Four Monticello Boys Return From Overseas Service
Four Monticello youths Wer ner Stockwell Herman Bejasch Geo Barnts and Bert Barnts arrived home last Saturday morning. All served overseas and Stockwell recounts three flights from England to France across the English Channel and experiences of air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Werner Stockwell
Herman Bejasch
Geo. Barnts
Bert Barnts
Stockwell
England
France
English Channel
Fredda Moore Returns to Cedar Rapids School Duties
Miss Fredda Moore resumed school duties in Cedar Rapids last Saturday after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Moore. She was accompanied by her sister Miss Laura who will stay a few days before visiting Mrs. Lester Blair in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Sutton
Sioux City
Applegate
Monticello
Fredda Moore
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Moore
Laura
Estherville
Lester Blair
Hopkinton Leader Hog Sale Proves Profitable
R F Gienappe marketed 47 head of hogs last week with an average weight of 280 pounds. They brought a check for 2164.80 dollars. Hogs were fed from on farm grain, making the profit a double gain. Gienappe has enough corn to fatten another lot for later market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Bert Bros
Chicago
R. F. Gienappe
John Cushman Mustered Out At Camp Dodge
John Cushman was discharged from the U S Army at Camp Dodge last Tuesday and returned home yesterday morning. He had been in a camp near San Francisco before being sent to Camp Dodge for muster out. He says he is looking fat and is ready for a big New Year dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arend Balster, Jr
Scotch Grove
Camp Kearney
California
Camp Dodge
John Cushman
United States Army
San Francisco
John
Farmer Appeals for Winter Warnings After Theft
A farmer writes The Express urging warnings against thieves this winter after two large skunk hides were stolen. He laments the loss of the skins, presumed nailed to a barn door, and notes a neighbor had a quarter of beef purloined the evening after its slaughter.
Balancing Debts as The New Year Begins
The piece argues for promptly squaring accounts at year start to preserve friendships and ensure tradesmen receive needed funds. It urges monthly settlements where possible and warns against carrying debts into the new year to avoid financial strain and disputes.
Lucca Trader H R Tendick Dies of Pneumonia After Flu
H R Tendick of Lucca North Dakota died last month from pneumonia following influenza. Burial was at Lucca. He left three young children and wife Ruth I Berry Tendick formerly of Monticello. Tendick ran a general merchandise business in Lucca for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Tendick
Lucca
North Dakota
Tendick
Ruth I. Berry
Monticello
Doctor’s offices robbed for narcotics in Anamosa crime spree
Dr. T M Redmond’s office was raided for small surgical instruments and narcotic tablets last Friday. A similar theft occurred in two Anamosa doctors’ offices. Sheriff Mills captured the suspect, a transient dubbed the “snow bird,” now jailed, as he admitted to stealing to fuel a drug habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Redmond
Anamosa
Mills
Death of Sandy Shoemaker In Fontanelle
Word comes that Sandy Shoemaker a former Scotch Grove resident died at his Fontanelle home last Monday. His body will be brought to Monticello for interment with grave services likely by the local Masonic lodge Friday at one p.m. The death followed a prior stroke of paralysis, cause not definitively known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Shoemaker
Scotch Grove
Fontanelle
Monticello
Monticello State Bank Elects Directors at Annual Meeting
The Monticello State Bank held its annual stockholders meeting yesterday electing H. M. Carpenter G. H. George V. J. Hanssen B. B. Hicks E. E. Hoag H. 8S Richardson J. W. Schweitzer William Stuhler as directors There were no officer changes with H. M. Carpenter president G. H. George and William Stahler vice presidents H. S. Richardson cashier F. F. Becker Halstead M. Carpenter assistant cashiers The bank reports show a strong year with capital and surplus of 200 000 each supporting undivided profits of 72383 05 and year end deposits of 1723692.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello State Bank
H. M. Carpenter
G. H. George
B. BH. Hicks
E. E. Hoag
Richardson
J. W. Schweitzer
William Stuhler
William Stahl
Jones County Fair Association Elects Directors at Annual Meeting
Stockholders met at the public library Monday to elect nine directors led by G. P. Rockstad and W. A. Beery. Treasurer report shows receipts of 6513.52 and expenditures 6291.33, leaving 222.19. 800 was spent on park building improvements. slated fair dates likely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair Association
Public Library
G. P. Rockstad
W. A. Beery
A. M. Maurice
W. L. Hanssen
L. A. Iverson
J. J. Hagen
Ray George
Charlies A. Coxsee
J. G. Hicks
QO. & Brainerd
County Office Changes Shift Key Local Posts
Albert A. Clarke becomes district court clerk succeeding Democrat George A. Fisher. G. W. Walker takes over as treasurer succeeding Republican W K. Pearson. New board of supervisors members are G. J. Hughes and John T. Bodenhofer, replacing Rudolph Bohren and D. A. Downing not seeking reelection. Miss Fleming moves from clerk’s office to deputy district court clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Clarke
George A. Fisher
District Court
G. W. Walker
W K. Pearson
G. J. Hughes
Scotch Grove Township
John T. Bodenhofer
Board of Supervisors
Rudolph Bohren
D. A. Downing
Miss Fleming
Visiting Nurse Seeks Early Reports of Illness in Monticello
Misa Stella McNamara joins the Monticello health and education boards as visiting nurse to monitor illnesses in families. When a report of illness arrives, she investigates and reports to the board of health. The health physician urges families with schoolchildren to inform the nurse promptly so she can act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Stella McNamara
Board of Health
Board of Education
Monticello
Death of Leonard Lang heir of Sand Spring region
Leonard Lang eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jacob J Lang died this morning at 4 o clock after a two week acute illness. He was born in Lovell township in November 1874 and moved with his parents to Delaware county in 1881. He never married and remained on the family farm aiding his parents during life. Funeral time not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lang
Sand Spring
Mr. Lang
Lovell Township
Hoe
Delaware County
Supervisor Bohren Resigns After Notable Road Work
Bohren leaves office this week after directing major road improvements. The Monticello south road, once nearly impassable in spring, now remains passable. The Cascade road through Lovell township shows durable macadam work, using abundant local material. His persistent efforts created permanent roads with quality wear resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohren
Monticello
Lovell Township
Mitchell Northrop Decorated with Croix de Guerre
Mitchell Northrop, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Northrop of Monticello, receives the croix de guerre for bravery on the French front. The honor arrives by cablegram as a Christmas surprise. He served as a Red Cross ambulance driver and later in the U S Army, carrying wounded at night. He was a student at Iowa State College in Ames when he enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Northrop
J. Northrop
Mitchell
Monticello
John Shimaunek
Oxford Junction
Red Cross
United States Army
Iowa State College
Ames
Mrs Herman F Wilkins Dies after Illness in Monticello Area
Mary Sophia Coleman born in Closter Germany September 27 1844. Widow of Otto Folkers and Herman F Wilkins. Survived by Fred Folkers Gerd Harms John B Wilkins Mrs John Dirks Mrs Ben Wolken and adopted daughter Emma Johnson. Funeral held at Ben Wolken home and German Lutheran church with burial at Wayne cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman F. Wilkins
Ben Wolken
Mary Sophia Coleman
Closter
Hanover
Germany
Otto Folkers
Fred Folkers
Amber
United States
Monticello
Wayne Township
Langworthy
Wilkins
Schools Opened After Vacation With Full Attendance
Schools resumed Monday with about normal attendance and happy pupils. Most teachers returned, Miss Belz resigned, Miss Kluss out sick. Miss Mary Meyer will fill Belz's vacancy. Day lengthened to make up epidemic time. high school hours set, primary grades adjust as needed. A nurse to monitor health joins Board of Health and Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Belz
Miss Kluss
Rickless
Brainerd
Mary Meyer
Oikader
Iowa
Belz
Board of Health
Board of Education
Death of Monticello Resident Jacob Rohr
Jacob Rohr a Monticello resident for fifty two years died yesterday after illness with Brights disease He was born July 2 1887 in Hunnenschy Aran Switzerland and came to the United States in 1867 He helped build many local structures and was known as Jakto in the mortar box He married Maria Buel November 27 1874 and had three children Hying Mrs John Miller and Chris Rohr with Jacob Rohr Jr deceased A German Reformed church funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 30 PM Rev R P Kuntzel officiating Burial in Oakwood cemetery He was the last charter member of Monticello Reformed Church with lasting faith in his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rohr
Monticello
Bright
Mr. Rohr
Hunnenschy
Aran
Switzerland
United States
Rohr
Jakto
Maria Buel
Hying
John Miller
Warlville
Chris Rohr
German Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Reformed of
Death of Wessel B Eden Politely Tears Through Monticello Family
Wessel Behrends Eden second son of Mr and Mrs John I Eden died last Saturday December 28 from pneumonia after influenza exposure during work. He was born December 18 1889 in Lovell township and married Elise Barrack January 6 1916. He left a widow and parents two brothers Henry and Ede Eden and sister Miss Amnaden. The funeral was led by Rev S Ide at the Lutheran church and burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The family suffered three successive deaths over two weeks as Mrs Bohlken Miss Barrack and Mr Eden died in turn. May his widow seek comfort from faith and endurance. He remained active and ambitious before pneumonia ended his life. He was a Lutheran and confirmed in 1900s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessel Behrends Eden
John
Eden
Bohlken
Monticello
Henry
Ede Hden
Miss Amnaden
Mr. Eden
Lutheran Church
High School Notes from Ernest Stambaugh
Monday morning the student body returned after vacation and admired a new large American flag in the assembly room. Harold Mann visited on opening day. Monticello lost to Cedar Rapids 33 to 8. Miss Kluss remains absent due to a brother’s death. Mrs. Brainerd and Mrs. Fraser assume classes in her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Baer
Clinton
That
City
Nick Baer
Harold Mann
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Miss Kluss
Brainerd
Fraser
Dunlap
Lieut
A. L. Dunlap
Officers’ Training School
Cedar Rapids defeats Monticello 35 to 8 in basketball clash
Cedar Rapids beat Monticello 35 to 8 at Coe College gymnasium after leading 24 to 0 at halftime. Monticello players Stambaugh Cashen Jensen Letovsky scored field baskets and Cashen made 2 free throws. Swenson Petersen and Jensen led Cedar Rapids with multiple scores. Referee was Bryant of Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Monticello
Tigers
Swenson Ce Ee Cu
Stambaugh
Cashen
Bryant
Coe
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J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxser
E. G. Burrichter
the Home of Shoes of Quality
Earl Young
Harriet Thoeni
W. W. Stickford
Fred Huyck
Mabel Welch
Marie Bell
Gerhard Rickels
Fort Dodge
A. J. Losey
C. Schoenhut
Mrs
Cliff Main
Frank Pike
Warnecke
Vera Alcorn
Margaret Neville
Irene Abbey
Regina Oswald
Council Bluffs
Louis Lang
Stuart
F. L. Rabe
London
Margaret Philip
Waterloo
Nelle Hubbard
Harry Reeves
Henry Heisey
Rosella
Martha’ Oeschger
Edna Corbett
Frank Hartford
Harvey Hartford
Lawrence Locher
Farley
Wm. Leech
Detroit
Michigan
Louis Hoag
Paul Hiler
Miss Moerothy
Center Junction
R. A. Rickless
N. B. Lathrop
Louis Ehrisman
Wagner, South Dakota
A. Ehrisman
Hazel Hoag
Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State University
George Stott, Jr
Charles Stott
Amber Buzza
Milo Travers
Mrs. N. C. Rice
C. H. Richmond
Omaha
Nebraska
Anne Guthrie
Augusta Bliss
Clara Schodde
Roy Hetland
Pat Lautman
Thressa Kern
M. W. Ashby
Hazelton
Fred Kay
Dick Brasky
Rochester
Minnesota
M. V. Kehoe
Joe DeBoest
Ft. Dodge and
Dana
J. H. Milroy
Vinton
Cc. R. Coon
Gary
Traer
Ike Suter
Mrs. Taylor
Mary Taylor
John McDonald Hospital
George Gugan
Rock Island
Henry Dart Sons Company
Mrs. Burr Jones
William Sloan
W. M. Coykendall
Ula .Coykendall
Strawberry Point
M. W. Kehoe
Verner Stockwell
Charles
Henry Burrichter
Fred Moore
Lost Nation
Fred Burrichter
Helen Hefner
Leslie Cushman
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Reiss Stuhler
Henry Templeton
Fern Hubbard
Iowa City
Elmer Hubbard
Howard Schneider
Vic Chambers
Russell Stahler
Gemeve
Jeanette Low
Jennie Beall
Geraldine Anderson
Castle Grove
Doyt Rhodes
W. W. Rhodes
Margaret Deischer
James Abel
Lincoln
Charles Abel
George Abel
St. Paul
L. A. Hay
Kansas City
Kansas
Ben Haeussier
Mr. Hay
Mrs. Hay
Hartville
Chris Arduser
Lemmon
South Dakota
Miss Butt Young
Indiana
Wessel Ik Eden
Ernest Stambaugh
Victor
Denkhoff
C. N. Patrick
Lowell State Bank
Victor Records
No Man’s Land
Tony
Alexander
Mary
Fox
John Cormack
Elman String Quartet
Blue Bird
Olive Kline
Eastman
Cauca
Trons
Central Lumber & Coal Co
Mer
Monticello Roller Mills
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