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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
2
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Cascade mourns William Drummond Sr a Civil War veteran and long time farmer at West Cascade died after a week illness. The column records widow Migs Ben Curley and children William Belle and Florence plus a Catholic funeral at St Martin's with Legion honor guards. It also lists local obituaries marriages births auctions and social events across Cascade and nearby towns with multiple residents noted by name.
Last week the state convention of veterinarians gathered in Des Moines. Mrs. Ted Barrett underwent an eye operation at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque on Wednesday. Mrs. C. F O Crawford and Mrs. Joe Gollohitz spent Tuesday in Dubuque.
Walter LaVerne Lewis of Center Junction dies after two months illness at age 72 10 months. The notice records his birth in Woodhouse Canada West May 4 184 and his immigration to the United States with Mrs Susie Lewis and their son Fred A Lewis. It lists surviving sister Mrs Alviand Tomlinson and brother Eurene Lewis both of Center Junction, plus his wife Anne Tomlinson. The article also covers a Parent Teachers meeting program at Center Junction with speeches and music, Methodist church membership, Presbyterians events and society officers, church services upcoming at the M B Church, school sports results at Anamosa and a supper fundraiser by Presbyterian ladies, plus various local visits and family news.
The meeting of Reteb Hbeye Shipping direction trends was held with speakers including Wengert and Henry Morey. Directors were elected, the Farmers' Grain Company retained as managers, and a discussion on the solar eclipse and its scientific interest followed. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs William Carson on the death of their daughter Laura May.
Mrs Emily Reade celebrated her 86th birthday with family including daughters Mary Livingstone Lily Roberts Esther McDonald and sister Pangburn. Reports note her independence and long residence with many friends. Community notes include lodge installations by Rebekah and Odd Fellows, local travels to Kansas City for Grace Greene funeral, church and school events, and various visits and social gatherings around Anamosa Center Junction and Monticello.
Local column recalls funeral for infant at Carson home with burial in Seated Crove cemetery. Church confirmations at Trinity noted alongside a January hth dinner. Siblings, medical updates, aid society meetings, and multiple visits to hospitals and relatives across Maquoketa Anamosa Hopkinton Cedar Rapids are mentioned with several road trips and social gatherings.
The page recalls a solar eclipse observed on a past Saturday and notes cloudy weather spoiled the event. It mentions a Presbyterian Aid meeting next week with transport by Rev. Burhan, a Wayne Farm Bureau gathering on Friday February 1 at Amber church, and a request to welcome the new president, Gerd.
Officers for the ensuing year of the A F L & A M were installed by Post Masters Lyle Tompkins and Louis Koch. Names include W M Alex Adams 8 W Dillon Atherton J W Or J M Young Sr 10 A W Peck J D Reginald Morse S S Henry Bramer treasurer ftoy Truesdel secretary King Misch a Robert Hobert ha e mar shal Elon Stoffel trustee Paul Levenue Tyler Chas Rogers James Woodworth travels to Grandville PA seeking Shorthorn herds. Local residents Miss Alice Brown Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Howard Demoss hosts Thimble Bee. Dorcas class meets. Edward Crampton visiting Kansas. Bramer Chicago this week.
Madison Center school pupils stage a mock trial Stack vs. Marvin at the Farm Bureau meeting. Judge Ronald Davis leads, with Glenn Woodworth as defense attorney and Lewis Davis as prosecuting attorney. The case centers on a garden theft dispute while the broader farm group reports a healthy Jones County Farm Bureau balance and highlights tuberculosis eradication and youth club activities.
Prairieburg notes from January 27 1025 report prayer meetings at O A DeLincey home and at A J St Randall home next week, Pastor Leng preached at MLB church and a two week break follows. Mrs Siebels eye infection concern. Eva Shaffer returned home after extended visit with father. Ladies plan a Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs G Knott. Pelon Ramsey visited with parents. Amos O Connor guests in Coggon. Charles Lamont ill. Mrs Frank Mo Holubois at Mercy hospital for treatment. William Schoonover week with son in Cedar Stups OG. Delancey buys a new radio outfit.
A jumble of quirky aphorisms mocks public behavior and moral brands. The piece riffs on charity greed and vanity with absurd lines, hinting at a local humor page or editorial satire versus conventional wisdom.
Old-time resident Elsie Atkinson now Mrs Elsie St. Clair travels to Washington with Charles St. Clair and strawman of Minneapolis for a conference with President Coolidge and Secretary Hoover. Albert Fischer marries Miss Caroline Howard at the Lutheran chapel. Fischer Bros. shoe store manager is a local business figure. Lee Van Kirk, ex Jones county auditor, is reappointed in the state accounting office. James Morressy, reformatory inmate and former actor, dies after appendicitis surgery aged about 40. service held at St Patrick’s Church with burial in a local cemetery.
Miss Belle DeShaw and Joe J. Grat he of Strawberry Point were married last Thursday January 15 at the Presbyterian manse in Manchester at four o clock in the afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert DeShaw of Hopkinton. Interest revived in the death of Frank Neidorf once near Delhi whose body was found in the Cedar River near Waterloo last June. A unsigned letter recently sent to Waterloo police claimed a confession and prompted renewed evidence searches. William A. McCutcheon 83 died in Long Beach California where he had lived since leaving Iowa nine years ago. He was a retired farmer and lifelong Presbyterian and is survived by two sisters.
The Sioux City Journal argues that London should not be pitied for heavy fogs as they are preferable to the crime and corruption seen in many American cities. The piece contends fogs offer atmospheric deterrence and moral contrast to domestic crime conditions.
Fragmentary piece notes that anger can be excusable and recalls Henry a Raymond as quoting tempered wisdom. The text contrasts restraint with reactions to mistreatment such as horses or others being abused, hinting at social tensions.
Life in Iowa is defined by fertile soil warm neighbors and community spirit that tackles problems together. The piece notes annual improvements and reflects on social bonds and shared comforts despite occasional cold weather. A quip about friendship and self-judgment closes the reflection.
The Humboldt Republican notes that Iowa has many capable women for legislative seats and many more women who choose other pursuits. It includes a quip about a judge and a prisoner referencing two policemen and drunkenness.
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