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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
2
The Monticello Express lists a subscription rate of 82.00 per year under editors and proprietors J W Doxsee CNAS A Doxsee.
Ida Humility Collier Andrews, born 1866 in Lamont Iowa, died January 12 1927 near Center Junction at age 70. She married George Andrews in 1876 and had five children Elmer James H. deceased George H Jr Ana mosa Ora R. Nine grandchildren and a great grandchild survive along with siblings Henry Collier and Ella Preston. The piece details church and lodge membership, a double funeral, and community events including an oyster supper and talks on religion and cooperation.
Castle Grove members of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association re elected the old board and several adjusters. The 1926 year shows gains in membership and risks in force with total risks reaching 3 557 165 dollars and net year gain of 224 245 dollars.
A January 18 1927 farm bureau meeting in Scotch Grove chose J W Hutton to continue as president for a second year. Members praised his executive ability and extended thanks to those who contributed to the effort during the session despite cold weather.
Miss Freda Cohoon of Sioux City and Tasker Henderson of Des Moines announce their engagement. The wedding is set for January 29 at the home of Miss Cohoon's sister in Wyoming. Cohoon, taught in Sioux City schools and is a Wyoming native. Henderson is the son of Des Moines residents.
Mr and Mrs J A Bader of Monticello celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary at home on Tuesday January 11 with children grandchildren and relatives An elaborate dinner followed by card games and dancing The couple were married January 11 1887 at St Marys Cascade Rev Feuerstein officiating Their children include Thomas Joseph Matthew Monticello John Bader Wolverton Minnie Weber Jesup Mrs Joe Oswald Monticello Celestine Bader R N Lincoln Nebr Isabelle Bader Lincoln Nebr Mae Bader at home One daughter Susie died in infancy Also noted are the Geary family death and local news items among Cascade Monticello residents and road work and cattle testing updates.
Amber Creamery in Siebels hall named Tobe Freese Mike Martin Philip Bailey Herman Folkers Ross Lincoln and Wil Dirks as directors Folkers elected president Bailey as vice president Daly secretary and Toenjes treasurer Daly noted long service as treasurer The Amber Savings Bank re elected Park Chamberlain Daly Danne man Wagen Preston Folkers and Eden as directors The bank saw solid growth under cashier A S Robertson A training session at Amber church led by Nora Workman is planned for Friday Ladies to bring sandwiches and a dish Several from here attended Mrs George Andrews funeral in Center Junction paralysis cited William Rickels new house completed and occupants moved in Comforters tied at Ladies Aid meeting Next gathering at Mrs Jim Gray’s house Ben Englehart transported dressed poultry to Chicago for Mon crief Bros Aged Mrs Jim Gray attended bedside of her grandmother
The Wyoming chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a luncheon at Hotel Williams with eleven charter members. New officers include Dessa Cooley president Elizabeth Alden secretary treasurer and Gertrude Swordes historian. Also reported are a Wyoming marriage in Morrison Illinois between Charles Marshall and Gladys Randolph and local church and hospital news plus a dance celebrating a twelfth anniversary and visits by Rev D S DeBest.
Cols City travel for Charles Spaethe after his mother's death. Mrs. Florence Curtis plans a Chicago month and an Atlantic trip later. John Christensen and Catherine Kettelsen wed in Monticello area. Mrs. Margaret Brokens to Independence hospital. December automobile licenses total 365 581 50 with mail orders pending. Grace Hunte to wed Elmer Wellner. teaching post ends. Garrett Thelen injured from a fall near Anamosa. skull fracture and hospital care anticipated recovery.
Rev DeBest conducted services for General Tar cem Bender as Mrs Lewin attended Mrs George Andrews funeral in Center Junction over the weekend. Mrs Perrine of Monticello visited her parents S G Pranks the past days. G W Graham of Van Horn stopped for business and old friends. Mrs Gilmore of Monmouth called Monday. George Fishwild and Clair Bramer were Chicago visitors last week.
Prevailing measles outbreak disrupts daily activities as families stay indoors. George Mettler in Monticello hospital with measles and pneumonia. Mr Mardorf also ill. Local residents visit, creamery ships butter and eggs, and town meetings held amid health concerns.
Will Kaliban suffers car accident on Walford route and is detained in Cedar Rapids for repairs. Miss Josie Stock celebrates her birthday with friends on January 12 at home. Mrs. Mayfield Wagner dies at Scott’s Bluff Nebraska. Oyster stew party at Joseph Holub home. Silvester Holub buys a new truck. Marie Ellege and friend attend Monticello play Sunday evening. Mrs. Harry Benton recovers from bronchitis. Leroy Marburger to replace on route one from Coggan. Ruth Randall helps at Bliss home. Mr and Mrs George Knott visit Monticello. Advice on rest periods emphasizes relaxing muscles and avoiding wasteful rest.
Voices condemn a proposed install ment plan described as two bits down and two bits a week for ten years. Critics say the scheme robs people who are not already hardened to such tricks, calling it a fool’s bargain and warning of long-term hardship.
Twenty five Jersey and Guernsey milk cows to be sold at public auction in Anamosa on Monday January 24 at 1 30 pm at the fairgrounds. Herd TB tested and mostly 2 to 7 years old purebred but unregistered. Many cows fresh with calves, others heavy springers.
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