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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
7
Full stock of shoes oxford and pumps priced to attract buyers. Large discounts highlighted to encourage savings. Local ad copy emphasizes value and timely purchase during the annual clearance event.
Notices show eyes tested and glasses fitted by Drs Cochrane and Stuhler, and many visits by residents to Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Davenport, Monticello, Anamosa, Wyoming, and other towns. Babys and grandchildren visit relatives. several trips to Des Moines, Chicago, Waterloo, Clinton. a birth reported. local entertainment ads note a film and ice cream promotion.
Monticello and surrounding area hosts visits and gatherings. Residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Gardner of Portland Nebraska with Miss Kate Maurice, Mr. and Mrs. Warnecke in Rock Island Illinois, and many local families attending church events and socials. The item lists numerous visits, picnics, theatre ads, and retail notices across town.
Misses Adele Wilkens and Harriet Rohn came back Friday from Cedar Falls where they attended a weeklong young people's Christian conference. Rev. C. E. Cushman of Iowa Falls was a principal speaker at the event. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Patrick of Marshalltown visited the Rickless home Friday to Sunday with their sons Merle and John who had stayed two weeks with J. W. Anderson before returning home.
A montage of local events includes a Hicks dinner for Frances Koop and A H Johnson, Iowa State College student Ricardo Gilley visiting, farm equipment sales, a Delhi Daily Day talk by Dent Atkinson, Merritt Burt’s death, Monticello to Chicago excursion train, Manchester fair dances, weddings for Miss Frances Koop and Miss Elnora Smith, And Monticello bands to Onslo w concerts.
Word from Monticello reports the death of Mrs. Maud Ellis Kegrice at her daughter’s Ida Grove home on June 14 after years of illness. A Monticello native, she graduated with the class of 1885 and is survived by three children including G. M. Ellis of Sioux City and Guy B. Ellis of Ida Grove. The notice notes long residence in Monticello and family ties.
Frances Fredrika Koop married Adolph H Johnson of Ottumwa in a midsummer ceremony at Mrs Laura Koop’s home. The event included music by Mrs Fred Hencke and Mrs Edward Templ ton, with a bridal party and reception for sixty relatives and friends. The couple plan to teach in Monticello for 1921 22 and will reside there after September 6.
The funeral for Henry H. Harms former Wayne Township resident was held at the family farm near Barnton Nebraska after a six week battle with cancer. Surviving are four children and a widow along with one brother and three sisters.
Monticello remained undefeated with a 4 to 3 win over Oxford Junction on Friday and followed with a 4 to 2 victory against Ryan on Sunday. Leyson’s triple and Hubbard’s clutch hits sparked the first inning lead, while Hunawardsen’s 18 strikeouts framed Oxford’s strong pitching. Thompson held the line as Monticello’s defense and timely hitting produced late runs, with McKeever, Wernimont, and Snyder contributing key plays. The squad then faced Ryan as Sheeley pitched well against Monticello’s six hits, but Ryan’s defense faltered late. Monticello now eyes the Oelwein state amateur final, as Manchester prepares for a large crowd under the Manchester Commercial Club.
Special meeting of the school board on June 22, 1921, with Stimson Wed mond Hoag Lazell and Cropp present. Minutes approved. Desks purchased from Metropolitan Supply Co. for 8.25 each for delivery to Monticello. Fire escapes to be erected by Iowa Steal & Iron Works for 432.00. Plumbing and toilet fixtures to Tom Carson for 975.00. Board adjourned.
Lovell township Farm Bureau met at the public library on Tuesday evening July 26 with strong attendance. A heated debate on whether the United States should take the lead in disarmament featured affirmative Marion Clark and Walter Wilcox against Norman Clark and Harold Clark. Edith Winkler read Aunt Jane, Mrs. Lang performed The Lightning Rod Agent, and Home Demonstration and County Agents presented instructional entertainment. A meeting notice calls co operators and fair committees to discuss August 2 at 2 PM, with the next gathering set for August 30.
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