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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
7
A collage of short items lists shoppers and visitors around Monticello town with mentions of addresses and shops. People like Miss Bertha Schatz, Miss Rose Kula, Dr. Redmond, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Arduser, and others are noted visiting Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Chicago, Marion, Hopkinton, and Dyersville. Local businesses such as McNeill Hardware, Winchester paints, Locher's, and The Peacock Shop are advertised with services and products.
A wall of brief items notes Miss Clara Evans visiting in Matt Miller's home, Mrs Meade Sanford visiting relatives in Greeley Colorado, and Alex Marshall calling on Newton Parrott. It records multiple trips to Chicago Cedar Rapids Minneapolis and Des Moines, bake sales, ice cream socials, and a long Dakotas tour.
Monticello shops will close Monday afternoon August 4 from 3 to 6 at the request of the Monticello baseball team which hosts House of David at the city park. A 50 cent admission and Monticello band performance accompany the game.
T Dautremont sold his barber business to Alva Behrends last Monday with possession to be given next Monday August 4. Behrends is a graduate of a high grade barber college and has practical experience. He recently worked in the Dan Hearn shop and Clyde Tilton will continue there for him. Dautremont plans to open a law office in Monticello in the near future.
The Monticello Midgets defeated Ambers 6 to 4 last Sunday in a close rally in the ninth inning. The thrilling amateur game featured sharp defense that rivaled big league play and the team has performed well all season, earning attention from local fans who should give them a look over.
Terre Haute ace Dutch Levsen limited Peoria to two singles while fanning thirteen in a 4-2 victory. He has one loss, an eleven inning affair, and the writer notes Speaker let him go, predicting better Cleveland standing.
Herman Schatz misjudged the road and swerved to let a passing car. He struck the Like buggy driven by Mel Like, then collided with Albert Chapman’s team. Chapman's roan horse suffered severe injuries and Chapman was internally injured. both buggies wrecked. Chapman required medical care.
J LeRoy Farmer announces Monticello Commercial Club members will picnic at the city park on Wednesday August 6 at 615 PM with food provided free. On Friday August 15 Monticello hosts a booster day for the Great Jones County Fair with a car caravan to nearby towns.
Two men, Everett Lemen of Dubuque and Ed Helgens of Monticello, were bound over to the grand jury on assault charges after a clash tied to Ku Klux activities near Anamosa. McNamara brothers alleged a pursuit and car damage by a Klan group, while authorities say the brothers sought car numbers at the gathering.
William M. Byerly 70 of Anamosa died last Tuesday evening at home from heart trouble. A Jackson township farmer of 500 acres, he spent most of his life there and later lived in Anamosa. He served as Jones County Democratic chairman and as a member of the Iowa House in the 33rd and 34th General Assemblies. Born March 31, 1854 in Jackson township, he taught rural schools twelve terms, served as township assessor twelve years, and was on the county board of supervisors before his legislative election. He married Eliza Waggoner on March 17, 1878, and is survived by his wife and ten children.
English services are planned for next Sunday at Wayne Lutheran church. Rev. Willms traveled to Dubuque last Tuesday for the Intersynodical Lutheran conference. The annual mission festival will be celebrated on Sunday August 24 with speakers Rev. Bacrmann of Palmer and Rev. Graennig of Waverly among others.
The Monticello Independent School District invites sealed bids for sidewalk construction for the new school building. Bids due 7:30 p m August 4 1924 at the board of directors office. Specifications available at Cross Hardware company. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A. H. Koop, secretary, notes a paint investment can prevent costly lumber waste. The message emphasizes cost efficiency and material care, urging timely maintenance to protect structures and reduce overall building expenses.
Obituary notes J A Doutrick born 1843 in Lebanon County Pennsylvania who died at his Pasadena home July 22 aged 81 years 3 months 3 days Funeral services were held in Pasadena and at Oakwood Cemetery Monticello where his son Harry B Doutrick carried the body Burial followed at Oakwood He lived in Wisconsin California Indiana Missouri and was long a Monticello dry goods businessman and Congregational Sunday school superintendent He retired to Pasadena nine years ago and was widely mourned by Monticello friends.
Mrs. Clarence L. Van Meter died at home after a long illness on Sunday July 27. Born in akeed pee tt, she moved with her family to Cascade and Claremont before marrying in Claremont in 1882. The Monticello greenhouse operator is survived by her husband two daughters five grandchildren and was active in church life. Funeral services were conducted at the family home on Tuesday afternoon with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
The Anamosa fair promises diverse exhibits including cattle swine and sheep, arts, clothing, fruits and vegetables, and school displays. It features vaudeville acts, daily baseball games, auto races, and a $2 coupon ticket valid at gate and grand stand, with coupon books on sale until August 8.
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