Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monticello Express in Monticello, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1926

Page

2

Geseca Camp Fire girls plan Lange's Mill trip

Center Junction July 13 1924 Geseca Camp Fire girls will leave for Lange's Mill Thursday for their annual camping trip led by Miss Selma Prahm with help from mothers. Members listed include Dorothy Dreibelbis Ethel Dreibelbis Pauline Wilcox Marie Serbousek Pauline Burmeister and others. The item notes community visits to Monticello for Mrs Alsever funeral and various local family movements and forthcoming church events. It also mentions an electrical storm damaging poles cutting service and several local visits and illnesses.

Monticello Alsever George McDonald C. H. Nelson C. A. Burmeister Augusta Norris FL. Winnebaugh Charles Moncrief Henrickson J. F. Kiefneck Wynona Peter Prahm Charles Nichols Afra EB. Burr Taufine Carel Burr Oscar Servatives D. F. Schieb Long Beach California Lena Blessing Maquoketa Peter Pratt N.C. Boalst Henry Umehestar Hensk W._S Pangburn Wyoming Velma Pangburn J. B Hanken Martha Lovisa Katherine N.fe Heneke Homie Nashville Heideman Beihi Augusta Norrisman B. Sanford Teday Rapids Sturday Ars. Sanford Ladonia Missouri James Alexander Chicago Mr Alexander Will Alexander Bruce Dryer Delmar Pau Smith Anamosa J. H. Perrine G. C. Long Henry Carson Scotch Grove James Carson Duckett Long M. E. Ladies’ Aid ‘Society H. C. McKean Canada L. A. Dretbelbis S. W. Clark John Seehusen Luella Vernon Carson Wyo Daugh Rover

Coquette Conquered and Musical Program Highlight Scotch Grove Visit

Thomas of Fort Scott Kansas visit Scotch Grove former residents of the area. Mrs Thomas known as Miss Lena Applegate daughter of James Applegate. Grandmother Thomas notes five married children and Dorothy as youngest. A homecoming sentiment closes the brief item.

Siena Tela Quuantet Iain Gregory Wott Pine Gems Laura Sinclair Elatr Mumtay Girts Fie Sandman Etris Laura Sinelate Father Sinclair Cordiat Tuvstathends Aff Tne Mra KOM Thomas Fort Scott Kansas Scotch Grove Afra R. Helgens Dorothy

Sudden Death of Mrs Gavin Shocks Cascade Area

Cascade residents mourn the death of Mrs Mary Gavin, wife of Charles Gavin, at her home on Thursday night from heart failure. Born Mary Callahan in St Louis on February 18, 1867, she moved to Cascade as a child and married Charles Gavin in 1900. Five children were born. two survive. Funeral held at St Martin's Church with interment in St Martin's Cemetery.

Cascade Charles Gavin Uutin Feran Leonard Giavin Mary Callahan St Louis Caven St. Martin's Church Rooney Alva James Dulphin Jerry Pat Callahan Rae Callahan St. Martin's Cemetery Ben Fagan Ben McQuillen John Mara Fred Lees J. ©. Skahilt Avid Staten Role Mecrait Whartes Dixon Bern St Martins Church Lester Ane M Vovneria Ube Miarahall Casey Tanny Dentany Ran Ra Steve Creen

Wyoming Obituary Notes From 1926 Community Update

Obituaries notice several local residents with details on Bert Cutter Clayton Wield and J J Field. Mentions birth in Newark 1843, death in Wyoming July 10 1926 at age 83. Funeral services set by Rev Yates. interment Wyoming Cemetery. other deaths include Bert Cutter and Clayton Wield related to families in Wyoming Iowa. Also notes local meetings, church activities, and residents visiting relatives.

Ladies Missionary Society and Local Social News

July 14 1926 a report from the town notes the ladies missionary society meeting with Mrs FOC Cramer and lists attendees from Cass Monticello and nearby areas. A H W O G A club picnic is planned for next Friday at the Monticello fairgrounds with guests and personal contributions. The Lutheran church officers and a variety of local society events are recorded along with visits, farm animal news, and preaching schedules.

Prairieburg Social Notes and Family Visits Highlight Week

PRAIRIEKBURG July 11 1926 Floyd Truesdell and friends came from Rock Falls by automobile and spent two days with the Truesdells The Truesdell family celebrated the 4th with a reunion and dance at the home of Mrs Ajida Truesdell Ward Center Point Mr and Mrs Parker DeLancey arrived from Delray Florida where they have been for four months Parker will work for Fish at Central Louie Lawrence building a new barn and held a dance to celebrate Miss Mattie Caldwell of Freeport and Atrea Adat of Coggon visited Saturday Mr and Mrs W H Crosby returned from visiting Crosby's mother in former city Minots Shoaond M H Fieckhart of Minne Are visiting here with to follow get here for Detroit Moore gas last Tuesday where he has Mrs Lawson Anderson of Parka the Ryodali hare Sunday Hnoth and son Laenia of Marion visiting Declan viewing at the home of uncle Preene and Mrs JOC Knezler of Coggon Warttneaday

Denis Janes Carson IL Carson Mr. Carson Manahan Ireland Samuel Carson Scotland Canada Scotch Crave Fle Scoten Trove Township Livannaby New York Seowh Grove Caraga Ann. Carson Ase Carson Presbyterian Church Seateh Grove Ehildrent Ho TE Carson Seorwh Grove Mary (Artwright Monticello James Mo Carson Marquette Thomas J. Catsutt Robert Carson California Rey Snel Lanark Séotuh Grove Presbyterian Church Fev Long Afarvin University Hospital Fan City Wats Aden Jf Trnssett Enter Point Clara Jasper Jean Bassett Cedar Rapids Hughes Hotoe Russett Jeavenpert Wiganier Vite Mey Helen Chuare Atv Cutebean Bine Ten Dow Breeds Clinton Tenter Lange's Mall Onive Warner C. J. Carson Une View City Prairie City Bradys Medford J. B. Brokens, Jr Louise Arthur Keister Canton Neister Drake Lee Sanford Ausguse Brokens Hopking Prairiekburg Floyd Truesdell Rock Falls Truesdells Truesdell Ajida Truesdell Ward Center Paoint Parker DeLancey Delray Florida Parker Tav Fish Central Ty Louie Lawrence Anishee

Local News Notes and Community Updates

A busy community page mentions Mr and Mrs Harry Seeley and other Greeley residents calling on a Saturday. The year 1926 is referenced along with local names and events. It also notes a trip to Anamosa for tonsil removals and Mr and Mrs Charles Overly heading to St Louis in a new car.

Onslow Social Roundup Spans Visits and Family News

St Louis travelers head to Indianapolis for work while local residents host relatives from Annamosa Lisbon and Dubuque. Friends from Clinton Olin Mount Vernon and Monticello share visits as warm spell boosts area corn growth. A young married group plans a dance at the IOOF hall Friday evening.

Danceman Family Buried Remains Return Home

On July 23 1926 Herman Danceman left for Orange California with his daughter Made to attend the burial of Mrs Danceman who was brought here with her remains a few days earlier Made plans to attend summer school at Cedar Falls Iowa and Alre George Siebels and daughter...

Herman Danceman Orange California Made

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Births in Area

Wanda Tootijes and August Tootijes family traveled to Burlington to visit relatives. A child was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Gray at Anamosa last Sunday. Beeks of Olin visited Vern Rynerson home for two days. Mrs Wadley and Myrtle of Monticello stayed with daughter Mrs Charles Michaels. Philo Hildenbrandt and Floyd Hildenbrandt of Florida visited Philp Bailey home. Pastor McMurrin preached at Amber and Antioch churches last week. Sidney Farragher of Manchester called on friends. Mrs Alike Martin returned from Chicago. Wayne Lutheran schoolhouse cornerstone laid with Rev Wilms and Rev Melchert assisting. Prosperity shown by building activity at Wayne Lutheran church Amber two room schoolhouse and new granary on Mary Schoon place. A son was born to Brockhahit last Saturday.

Ter Wanda August Tootijes Burlington Charles Gray Anamosa Beeks Olin Vern Rynerson Hom Wadley Myrtle Monticello Charles Michaels Philo Hildenbrandt Floyd Hildenbrandt Florida Philp Bailey McMurrin Amber Antioch Sidney Farragher Manchester Alike Martin Chicago Wilms Wayne Lutheran Melchert Ryan Wayne Lutheran Church Mary Schoon Place Brockhahit

Anahosa Eureka News Fire Truck Sold to Milan

The city disposed of its fire truck to Milan Illinois for a $1,000 sale price. A new truck cost $4,183. Surprises come to the Merrill home as their son arrives from California unexpectedly.

Milan Illinois John Merrill California

Local Society Notes Include Weddings and Moves

Miss Mildred Mor rill announced her June 6 marriage to L J Rose at Tipton. Tobias Hanken, returning from Cascade, collided with a Ford along primary 28 but no injuries occurred. Dr Puleston and Miss Alice Jacobs married and honeymooning in the Mediterranean. Edwin McMahan Hill, born May 17 1919, died June 30 1926 at Waterloo Presbyterian Hospital. Mr and Mrs Rhinehart with Mrs Webber and Miss Hartman left for Oklahoma City to visit Mr Rhinehart’s sisters.

Mildred Morrill L. J. Rose Tipton Tobias Hanken Cascade Hulek Primary Dr .Puleston Monticello Daytona Beach Florida Alice Jacobs Mediterranean Edwin McMahan Hill Presbyterian Hospital At Waterloo B. EB. Rhinehart Charles Webber Hilda Hartman Oklahoma City Rhinehart

Monticello Jeweler W Hoult Specializes in Watches

W Hoult of Monticello, a jeweler and watchmaker, advertises watchwork specialty services and repairs offered locally.

W. Hoult Monticello R. R

Vaudeville Scene Shows Dancer Sings While Singer Dances

In Philadelphia a vaudeville program baffles with performers who mix roles. A dancer is expected to sing and a singer prefers dancing, highlighting the era’s stage expectations and performer flexibility.

Philadelphia Bnagquirer

British lecturer warns riches ruin Americans

A British lecturer told the Boston Transcript that the American people are being ruined by riches. He suggested the arrival of a new wave of British speakers on the road to reform.

Boston Transcript America

Also Mentioned on This Page

JW. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee Fdkers and Proprietors George Haley Maurine Marion H. EB. Stingley C. C. Livingstone Nughters Fred Koch O. M. Miller Ronswonn Robert A. Burmeister W. B W. S. Pangburn George French Aliston Irma Sanford Rochester Minnesota Peverbert J. F Livingstone Glen McDonald Utley Amathora Mroo Urnay Lacar Wasson Leo Ana Loy Rudulph Ambuelt Montcello Waltersby Joli Rickels Atkins Jev Whitg George Dutuan Arthur Himebaurd Hopkinton Walter Carr Stotch Choy G. A. Sten Paul Lowa Volunteers Calgis Texas Abraham Linewin Kantell Tebo Newark New Jersey South Mineral Church Thelais Yates Wyoming Methodist Church Clayton Wield San Marshal Jett Thomson SWH Brainard Elon J. R. Marshall Henry Pashweitt Do AJ Vetter Board of Supervisors Mary Platner Gon Duane Lavina Pealer Platners Chirag R. M. Thomas Fort Stein Rom Heasty Methodist Copal Church FE. . Meyers Berdale Shafer Hrunig Duane Rhodes Wo Shaver Charles Wherry Des Moines Dc E. Wherry James Inglis James Guthrie Aberdeen South Dakota A Vaughn Ashtabula Ope Edge Rehnke Castle Grove Ladies’ Missionary Society Foc Cramer George Hagman Hink Alop Harry Fairbanks A. Ray Fairbanks Cass Aie McLanchlin Charles Rice Ed Podhassh W. Cramer Margaret Pfeil Jarret Coughlin H. A. del Henry Wknake Henry Gerrets Henry J. Caspers George Specht Herman Hahn H. O. A. Club Helen van Buren Florence Back S. PF Center Junction Burr W. A. Hogan J. Osborn John Housman Jay Harry Seeley Greeley Eeeley Wiarner Heeder Waar Atos Faa Bullock Wanda Slatera Fivelyh Mildred Charles Overly Onslow St. Louie Fae Adit Iat George Son Claytin Mount Vernon W.O. Grr Joe Wasson Freda Zimmerman J. E. Bateman Iowa Clay Products Association Ina Flachange Iowa Anahosa Eureka News Wollenberger J. A. Liddy Wollenberger & Col la Salle Straat Star Star Meat Market Marshall & Matthiessen Northland Pennsylvania Bartles-Shepherd Oil CO Waterloo, Iowa Pius Peoria Yueres Oshkosh Broys Smart Oxfords Black Oxfords Stuhlers
Search Courier

Search the Monticello Express Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monticello Express?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication