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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1925

Page

2

Obituary notices mark Agnes Otting and Margaret Hills deaths

The Monticello Express reports Agnes Otting of Bernard died Friday March 13 after months of illness aged 83 born in Oldenburg Germany she came to Worthington area and lived there with family funeral held in Worthington Monday with Catholic rites. Catherine Kirchen informs of sister Margaret Hills of Jefferson Iowa death after long illness at 87 born in Luxembourg moved via Cascade and Jefferson to the west with family. Funeral services held at Jefferson Catholic church.

Agnes Otting Joseph Otting Bernard Oldenburg Germany Worthington Barney Otting Cascade Otting Agnes Uhlenkamp John Otting Hopkinton Isferman Castle Grove Barney Joseph Anna Henry Otting Natusas Barney Joergens St. Paul's Schiltmoeller St. Pauls Church Catherine Kirchen Margaret Hills Jefferson Iowa Trintingen Luxemberg Urope Nicholas Emster George Hills Hills Susan Mosman John Miller Hartington Nebraska John Emster St. Paul Frank Emster South Dakota J. L. Bader Monticello Frank Abel Wolverton Minnesota

Ten-Year-Old Kenneth Serbousek Operated On

Kenneth Serbousek, ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Serbousek of Center Junction, was taken to Monticello hospital Saturday morning. He underwent surgery for an infection just above the knee and is listed as having withstood the procedure.

J. M. Young Lloyd Robertson G. Thompson Thomas Wabanak The Presbyterian Church Will Alexander Jim Alexander Chicago RS. Robbie List Rolleal Mark Twaip Pramenn Delano Sanford Mark ‘Bwain Cedar Rapids Stingrey Addits Peeter Peal George McDonnald Anna Aodete Marl Alexander Lolta Gerkin Anamosa Center Junction School Mion McDonald Dolph Burkey Center Junction Monticello Betty Maud Board of Directors Telephone Co M. E Camp Lire Schepple Long Will Bramer Anamosa Hospital Alan Serbousek Ruth Ann Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Kenneth Monticello Hospital

Death of Mrs Jed Rickels in Cass township

Castle Grove reports the death of Mrs Jed Rickels at her Cass township home on March 12 1925 after a long illness. Born Mary Louise Fahrui December 13 1803 she married Fred Rickels February 14 1925 and a daughter Ruth Mary was born a week before her death. She leaves a grieving husband Fred Rickels father Pred Fahrui sister Mrs Tobe Caspers and brother Pred Fahrui.

Jed Rickels Cass Township Mary Louise Fahrui Castle Grove Fred Wahrni Lutheran Church Fred Rickels Cas Township Ruth Mary Hirth Fred Stickers Ahrui

Wyoming community notes recall Mary J Lawrence and local events

Obituary details Mary Jiliza Lawrence born February 23 1848 in New York state and moved with John Brownell in 1867. Survivors include husband eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren and siblings. Also recaps club meetings Hawthorne Pay View and St Patrick party plus student achievement in oratorical contest and various local hospital visits and residences.

Mary Jiliza Lawrence New York State John Brownell Spirit World S.A. Crownell WRG Wyoming Hawthorne Club Waiker First Jennie Day China Liey Saxon Walter Huckholtz Anamosa Walter Wyoming High School Mangins S. C. Hutton Monticello Walker Onslow Carl Als Yates St. Patrick's Memorial Hall Hr. H. Roberts Washington Street John Thomas Mercy Hospital W. S. Alden Billy

Obituary and Birth Anniversary Notices from Amber

Friends of Mr and Mrs Orta Bailey lament their bereavement as Roo Rankin of Maquoketa dies at Mercy hospital Anamosa before the funeral in Maquoketa. Pred Lorenzen marks his tenth birthday with a gathering at Henry Lorenzen’s home.

Orta Bailey

Women Community club to meet at Wrights home

The March meeting of the Women’s Community club is set for Wednesday afternoon March 26 at the R. P. Clark home with Mrs Wright guiding a breakfast theme roll call. Meetings include a paper by Mrs G J Hughes on The Possibilities of the Paint Brush and a talk by Mrs F P Sutherland on Different Ways of Serving Megs at Easter.

Women’s Community Club Wright R. P. Clark Airs G. J. Hughes D. Sutherland F. D. Sinclair Presbyterian Church H. B. Reid Onslow J. J. Russett Center Point B. C. Hughes L. &. Hutton McDonald Hospital

Visitors to Mrs Clark’s Sister Home

Helen Brammer returns home from McDonald hospital after seven weeks a long siege for a little girl. Mrs Warren Porter welcomes guests visiting the Clark household.

Astrurian Club Elects Officers and Notes Deaths

The Astrurian club met last Friday March 12 with Mrs Mina Sears. Officers elected include Mrs Jessie McMaster president Mrs Mary Oval vice president Mrs Jances Bone second vice president Mrs Ben Johnston secretary Mrs Harriet Lamey corresponding secretary Mrs Etta Brown treasurer and Mrs Leona Kennedy social committee chair. News mentions deaths and visits plus a health program by Miss Contes room pupils and local social notes.

Mina Sears Ireland Edna Orr Jessie McMaster Mary Oval Jances Bone Ben Johnston Harriet Lamey Etta Brown Leona Kennedy Dayie Lyon Sam Hitton Monticello Fl Attenved Addad Adah Genningsen Dike M. B. Walters N.C. Holst Montana Walter Koon Tore Taday

Prairieberg Election Returns and Local Notices

Louis Pillard was elected to succeed Elmer DeLancey and Chester Bliss was reelected to the school board. The little grandchild of Mrs. Mina Truesdell, ill with pneumonia in Waubeek, is improving. Mrs. J. P. Long hosts the Ladies Aid on March 26. Seward Smith of Blairsburg visited, and William Schoonover attended George Schoonover’s funeral in Marion. Ruth Paul, Edith DeLancey, and Ruth Randall were mentioned in town visits. Prayer meeting at the Conklin home Wednesday at 7:30.

George Andrews Tenton Barham Rtvs Cecile Moyer Vid Duncan Wome Kathrynp Robbie Center Junction Burhams Werdimans Ruth Bailey Leona Anderbure Rt. Rankin Maquoketa Penton Hanns Springville Herman Maglebart Delaval Separador Rhinehart Herren Willian Werdiman Henry Dirks Marry Otten Anamount Gerd Brakens Manchester George Dodiker Ali Feeds Anderson Guata Rieken George Dirks Philip Dailey Henry Grover Preston W. R. Zimmerman Monticello John Polken Ienry Eden Wyoming Jasper Flult Louis Pillard Elmer DeLancey Chester Bliss Mina ‘Truesdell Waubeek Ladies’ Aid Society J. P. Long Seward Smith Blairsburg William Schoonover George Schoonover Marion Ruth Paul Julia Randall George Yohanek Conklin Ruth Randall Central City Edith DeLancey Alburnette

Hopkinton Election Sets Record Vote in School Race

Hopkinton voters cast nearly 300 ballots in a school election. T A Cline received 188 votes and Mrs J D McAllister 108 as the race drew a strong turnout amid local political activity. A separate notice notes Mrs William Beattified’s passing at her Hopkinton home after a lengthy illness. Funeral details were announced from the family.

T. A. Cline J. D. McAllister William

Hopkinton Creamery Ties Allotment to Waterloo Firm

The Hopkinton Cooperative creamery arranged to sell most of its sweet cream to a Waterloo firm for wide distribution. Cream is received, tested, pasteurized, and hauled by truck to Oneida then Chicago Great Western to Waterloo. Patrons gain more from the cream price matching New York extra grade butter.

Hopkinton Cooperative Creamery Waterloo Oneida Chicago, Great Western New York

Installation of New Pastor Promptly Quiet Wayne Zion Service

No services at Wayne Zion Lutheran church next Sunday due to the installation of the new pastor at Castle Grove Lutheran church on March 29. Confirmation class examination at Wayne Zion on the same day precedes a confirmation April 6 for listed members including Mother Prall Hanna Doden Emma Dirks Celena Stahlberg Clara Behlken John Behnken Stein hart Dirks Henry Bualster Harvey Sturt Terman Onken Lorenz Wilken Hans Knutsen William Rieken Ernest Hoult and dh. Reid. The ceremony emphasizes a German English blend with holy supper at the close. Wear figures silk hose priced at $1.50 per pair from Burrichter's shoe store.

Wayne Lutheran Zion's Castle Grove Lutheran Church Wayne Luther Church Wayne Zion's Lutheran Church Mother Prall Hanna Doden Emma Dirks Celena Stahlberg Clara Behlken John Behnken Steinhart Dirks Henry Bualster Harvey Sturt Terman Onken Lorenz Wilken Hans Knutsen William Rieken Ernest Hoult Dh. Reid

Seed Treatment Proposed To Cut 1925 Crop Losses

A 1924 report by D R Porter Iowa State College extension plant pathology specialist cites wet weather and lax preventive practices as causing crop losses. He notes barley 17 percent oats 10 percent wheat 12 percent rye 5 percent and urges formaldehyde seed treatments for oats and barley and saltwater ergot control for rye to reduce future cereal losses.

D. R. Porter Towa State College

Seed corn supply survey shows ample stock for 1925 crop

A federal and state survey with Town State college reports 653 farmers statewide average seed corn 22.2 bushels per farm with 12.7 bushels per farm needed and a 74.6 percent surplus above needs. Shortages expected in Plymouth and Jefferson counties require shipments. Only 6 percent tested but 93 percent strong versus 82 percent May 1 1924. past poor springs caused extra replanting.

Federal State Town State College Plymouth Jefferson

Poem fragment quotes about love and freedom by Tennyson

The text presents a fragmented quotation from Alfred Tennyson reflecting on longing, captivity, and the value of having loved and lost. It contrasts nature, freedom, and thebound heart with moral restraint and enduring sorrow.

Alfred Tennyson

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