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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

2

Cascade Wedding Bells Mark Three Ceremonies

A March 28 wedding at St. Mary's unites Veronica Strong and William O'Shea with a nuptial mass read by Rev. J. G. Albers. The couple, soon to settle on the groom's farm, follow a four course breakfast after a church ceremony. Additional marriages include Joe Otting and Anna Suppe at St. Paul's, and Therese Turte with Lawrence Decker at St. Mary's with attendants and a temple dinner. A wide range of local news follows, from a hospital visit after a buggy accident to birthdays, moves, and community notices.

Cascade St. Mary's Church Veronica Strong William O’shea J. G. Albers Nora Streng O'shea Joseph Streng St. Mary's Parochial School Patrick O'Shea Hfe Joe Otting Barney Otting Anna Suppe Worthington St. Paul's Church Schillmoeller Amelia Otting Leo Suppe J. B. Suppe Led XX Garage St. Mary's National Street West Cascade Therese Turte Lawrence Decker J. B. Albers Albers Nita Takes John Decker Bernard Ars Ces Temple Fill Thos Temple EU Anamosa Mercy Peter Noah May Tejimann A. W. Aitchison Florida Points Washington, D. C Prantl Ralph Kirchen Luel- In Breitbach Thomas Moran Mercy Hospital Helen Baldwin Iowa City Grace Conlin Cedar Rapids Leo Herard Mrie Illinois Peter Hernard Calvin Duke Nathan Hutter Charles Pierce Toast Cascade Wmn Wingstexs Chicago Kinsley John Surt Jr Chris Roler Lynch Nebraska Pat Seery J. L. Weber Stewart Jefferson Town Charles McComber J. C. Healy Missouri Joe John Thill Manternach Otto Miller Moore Sayles Ft. Dodge Charles Hamil

Obituary: Jemina Orr of Onslow Dies at 86 After Long Life

Jemina Orr, born August 10, 1835 in County Antrim Ireland, died March 18 at age 86 in Onslow Iowa. She married William Orr in 1855 and lived in Clay and Scotch Grove townships before settling with children. funeral at Onslow Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. B F Pickering. Survived by five of eleven children, one sister, 17 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Onslow Jemina Orr County Antrim Ireland America Sarah Martha Gennison Thompsonville Connecticut William Orr Clay Township Jones County Iowa Scotch Grove Township Orr Minnie Kennedy Janie Bullock Nancy Blackadder Chicago J. W. Orr California Mary Werden Monmouth Edna Wasson Sarah Orr Bethel Presbyterian Church Bern Mina Onslow Presbyterian Church B. F. Pickering Clay Cemetery John Orr Cascade Harbison Orr Cedar Rapids James Agnew Walter Wm. Fletcher Wm. H. Orr J. A. Orr Oarlow

Center Junction road sign project outlined by council

Center Junction notes a plan to place road distance signs at street corners to aid travelers and put Center on the map. The sign count will total four and a half? But the piece primarily records local social notices including visits, concerts, and travel between Center Junction residents and nearby towns.

Death notices and local updates from Wyoming and Milan area

A Wyoming notice recalls Ed ward Barnhill death history and burial in Milan Kansas. Royal Anderson dies at Reel Island Illinois with funeral at Presbyterian church. A L Applegate visits sister in St Heasty and plans Wyoming summer residence. A tramp is jailed after a disruptive week and held at Anamona. J S Brownell named to fill position.

Wyoming Edward Barnhill Jones County Barnhill Milan Kansas Royal Chris Anderson Reel Island Ilinois Presbyterian Church Aa. L. Applegate

Resignation Creates Vacancy as Mayor Becker Steps Down

The town faces a vacancy after Mayor Becker's resignation. Mr. Brownwall, a well qualified successor, will oversee town interests to the best of his ability. Community events include an American Legion smoker with about 100 attendees and teachers attending meetings in Waterloo Davenport and Monticello. Domestic moves and school openings are noted along with local visits and minor news.

Becker Brownwall Wishwild Walker Waterloo American Legion Rams Wyoming W. J. Soth Davenport Wil Rickela Monticello Hutton House South Mineral Burr Mary Paul Stamford Connecticut Voyle Paul Shaffer O. Nopkins Win Mast Ridge Ling Worden Mommnouth Lime Kiln Hollow Clay Township Dillon Atherton State College Ames Smith James Wisconsin Wad Ag Joo Wuleht Steam Mil Eurners Lost Nution Don Retin

Dress form demonstration features Scotch Grove meeting

A well attended Scotch Grove Farm Bureau gathering at the Tum risk home included Miss Hazen leading a dress form making demonstration. Reports note good attendance, refreshments served, and plans outlined for future meetings including Memorial Day observance.

Scotch Grove Worners Farm Bureau Ttrk McDonald H Hospital K.O. Sinclair Cedar Rapids Mooos Beals Cromild Miller Norman Waster Lenox College W. Callahan

Community News Highlights From Sand Spring Area

Sand Spring March 28 reports dinner guests at H S Pierce home including Mr. and Mrs. C I Wilson Lamont and others. Alberta visitor Mrs Mattila Fay recently stayed with friends. Mrs May heads to Des Moines to visit daughter. Gestel traveled to Alboma to see Frank Pirnat Sr after surgery. Several locals returned from California and visited Lamont. Louise Gestel Dale Wheeless and others home from Hopkinton for vacation. Mrs A Blair visits Manchester and Greeley. Murray visits Hopkinton for business.

Sand Spring C. IT Wilson Lamont Floj Cestel Amr WB. Dean Deal Wheeless Tmile H. S. Pierce Mattila Fay Caleary Alberta May Sarzo Des Moines Frank Virnat J. Gestel Altrmosa Frank Pirnat Sr Dean Paul California C. S. Wilson M. C. Green

Monticello Publishes Public Works Street Revisions

Official resolution by Monticello City Council lists street adjustments including Chestnut Street segments from Third to Fourth and First to Guckeye. Main Street from First to Third. Grand Street from Centre to Anfle. Centre Street from First to Warvel. Second Street from Walnut to railway tracks. First Street from Gill to City Home.

Stremuts City OF Monticello C Iy Monticello Towa City of Towit Chestnut Street Third Street Fourth Street First Street Guckeye Street Main Street Wirst Street Grand Street Centre Street Anfle Street Centre

City Oiling of Streets Proposed in Monticello 1921

A Monticello Iowa council resolution of March 21 1921 proposes oiling several streets including North Cedar Sycamore Fourth Seventh Farwell Warvel Chestnut and Lovell with crude oil during 1921. Costs to be assessed to abutting property under 37th General Assembly Chapter 172. The street commissioner to supervise and file cost statements with the clerk and notify liable property owners before council hearing.

North Cedar Street First Street Seventh Street Sycamore Street Fourth Street Cedar Street Maple Street St. Paul Farwell Street Lovell Stree Warvel Street Chestnut Street Railroad Street General Assembly of Town Eltvocteris Monticello Iowa J. Northrop

Marion News in Cedar Rapids Publican collision injures rider

Mrs. Overley of Onslow sustained minor injuries when a Ford sedan carrying her and a light truck collided at the Seventh avenue and Seventh street corner Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Geo French driving the sedan followed another vehicle while North on Seventh street viaduct and Guy Burrows driving the truck failed to notice French car.

Marion Cedar Rapids Overley Onslow Guy Burrows Seventh Avenue Seventh Street Po An Geo. French Marion Business District Burrows

Injured in Seventh Avenue Wreck Near Westward

Mrs Overley had a two inch forehead cut and an eyelid wound. Mr French his wife and baby were unhurt Burrows suffered a head contusion not believed serious. French was moving to Onslow from the county with a bicycle strapped to his sedan. Injured treated at Dr Skinner's office.

Seventh Avenue Overley French Burrows Onslow Skinner

Funeral for Anamosa Sheriff W. W. Bray

The funeral of Sheriff W. W. Bray was held in Anamosa with a large turnout. Friends gathered at his residence and Cass Congregational Church before the burial at the nearby cemetery, where Odd Fellows conducted ritual services.

Martha Hutton Monticello Mineral Cemetery Etta Brown Ames Mars Mackrill George French Cedar Rapids Wyoming Mary Paul Connecticut Voyle Paul Mary Livingstone Marshtown T. R. Johnston Mildred Weiland Town City Airs M. M. Franks Moound Lisbon Anamosa Jessie Garside Howard Willison la Marcieketa Jamesennedy Chicago Cain Ue E. Green Lamont Tom Bethel Church Ladies’ Guild Anamosa Hureka W. W. Bray Cass Congregational Church Odd Fellows of Anamosa Lodge No. 40 Ernest Evans Alexander Cass Church Jay Bray Odd Fellows

Jones County Seeks Bids for 27 Bridges and Culverts

Sealed bids are invited by Jones County until noon April 6 1920 for 27 concrete bridges and culverts including lumber and corrugated pipe amounts. Specifications and details available from County Engineer Ivter or Vetter.

Jones County Vetter

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