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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
2
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Thomas H. Story, aged 68, died suddenly last Thursday at his son Ralph Story’s home while helping on the farm. He leaves wife Sarah Guthrie Story and five children Hannah Hopkins Ralph James Henrietta Begert and Nellie Strasslin plus six grandchildren. He was known as a good citizen and will be missed.
Center Junction November notes show Eloise Young daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Young elected to the Cornell Science club joining a prestigious honorary group for excellence in science and mathematics. Also covered are George Smith's cross country win for Cornell and local sports results and upcoming events including a bazaar, church notices, and traffic to Iowa Minnesota game plans.
News from Cascade reports the death of Anton Sauser aged about 56 at his Mitchell South Dakota home after a four day illness. He is survived by wife Anna Turnis and three sons and a daughter, plus several siblings and a large Cascade connection. Funeral held at St Marys Church Cascade.
In Onslow on November 7 the Altruian club hosted a Hallowe'en party for about 60 people at a vacant hotel building. Guests wore masks and costumes with two children areas and a spooky basement entry. Supper, games, fortunes at the witch’s corner, and Victrola music followed uneventfully as the group praised the evening. Other notes report members visiting and events at homes of Mrs. Beulah First and Mrs. Florence McMaster, with visits to Iowa City and Anamosa for various activities and care for a sick grandchild.
Monticello week end guests included Vern and Earl. Mrs B T Waiters returned from Monticello hospital Friday slightly improved. Emory Cole family and Jack visited George Sears. Mrs Earl Rtynerson and baby went to Davenport for a stepsister funeral. Fairbanks visited daughter Mrs Tirst and returned home. George Sears stayed in Anamosa with Dr Rawson. Grace Maple returned from Waterloo. Charles Rowe can walk to the depot. Mr and Mrs Rowe plus Ruth visited Clinton. McCune spent Saturday in Clinton.
The Scotch Grove community reports on the Presbyterian ladies aid meeting at Mrs. L. C. Watson’s home with sixteen women and six children present. Plans were made for a December 5 dinner and sale at Mrs. W. R. Clark’s house. The Scotch Grove farm bureau meets November 14 with a program led by Miss Francis Grace and Rev J. W. Bond. A christening is planned for Ana May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rodgers, at the child’s home. A surprise 20th wedding anniversary party honors Mr. and Mrs. Herren. Other notes mention Mrs. Schoon’s recovery, Arend Balster’s blood poisoning, and local school election use.
Miss Anna Siebels wed Ben Wrobles ki on November 1 at the bride’s sister Mrs. Chris Volkers home. Rev Willms of Wayne Lutheran church officiated. Guests included relatives and friends. The couple, both known locally, plan to move to the Ruhe farm by March first. Farm talk and husking corn are common in the area while Mrs Weary Siebels recovers at home. Sam Witham returns from Minnesota.
Summers spent on farm work with farm interests. Mrs. Will Shields visits Mrs. George Andrews in Antioch. W. D. B. Daly to speak at Anamosa on Armistice Day November 11. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dirks relocate to Cedar Rapids for work. Elizabeth Grey visits aunt Miss Mabel Grey of Anamosa. Mrs. Orla Bailey visits her parents at Maquoketa. Lulu Robertson at Allen Serbousek home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Duncan visit W. E. Daly home Sunday.
The mu sic hall event drew praise from attendees with Central City judges. Wilbur Mann won humorous, Lelas Bengoni dramatic, and Louis Holub oratorical titles. Cedar Rapids visitors and locals were seen at various happenings around town including a flatlowe en night hard times dance and weekend visits.
Wilson from La Mont brings his wife home after a visit. Mrs. John Egger dies at her northeast Sand Spring residence after months of illness. Mrs. C. K. Greer returns from Ohio. A party at the C. J. Murray home entertains local youths. Miss Mildred Blair returns from Greeley and Manchester. Madeline McCabe of Canton, Minnesota visits the Murray home. Rev. Shuh of Worthington stops at the Shuster residence. C. J. McDonough visits Worthington.
Joe Hannan of Cass was captured by Sheriff Bedenhofer after a still and mash were found on a Cass farm. He was arraigned before Justice Law rence on manufacturing booze and held to the grand jury under an $800 bond. his father signed for release on bail. Co C Gould, injured in a Cedar Rapids Electric wreck, left hospital and is home on crutches with uncertain return date. The Monticello main road now open between Anamosa and Monticello, improving travel in 20 to 35 minutes, with finishing grading still underway. William Chamberlain, Iowa State University student, injured attempting to jump from stage to balcony in science auditorium.
Jones County Iowa announces a public sale of delinquent lands and town lots for 1921 and earlier taxes. The sale is set for December 4, 1922 at 11 am to 4 pm in the county treasurer’s office Anamosa with bids possible on remaining parcels continuing daily until all taxes and costs are paid.
State of Iowa Jones County ass We J H J Stutt president and I H Stimson cashier of the bank above named do solemnly swear that the foregoing statement is full true and correct to the least of our knowledge and belief that the assets therein set forth are bona fide property of said bank in its corporate capacity and that no part of the same has been loaned or advanced to said bank for the purpose of being exhibited as a portion of its assets.
A boy fell about ten feet after a clutch failure left him clutching his body and landing on his neck. He was unconscious, revived in an ambulance, and requested his parents be kept calm. He recovered swiftly and left the hospital in days, not seriously hurt.
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites the public to morning worship at eleven with Sunday school at ten and an evening service at 7 30. Pastor Thomas M Nellison announces the sermons The Fairness of Trial in the morning and Whimpering to Glory in the evening with good music and clear messages.
Leonard Duckett, pastor, leads regular church activities each Sunday with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:80 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:46 p.m. Mid week gathering Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
The notice lists services led by Pastor George W McNary with a Sunday 10 a m church school 11 a m morning worship and preaching 7 30 p m evening service and a Thursday mid week meeting at 7 30 p m A cordial welcome to all services and an invitation to attend the sermon Monday morning
Sizmund Ide is listed as pastor with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and preaching at 10 45 am Each Sunday The preaching service alternates German and English on alternate Sundays The Luther League meets on the first Sunday of each month
Regular Sunday services held with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Preaching alternates between German and English on alternate Sundays. A cordial welcome to all members and friends to attend all services.
George A Hauck pastor announces first mass at 8 00 a m second mass at 10 00 p m Sunday school instruction at 2 15 p m and devotions at 3 00 p m The Hodgin family of Whitlier includes four generations Mr and Mrs Hodgin celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary aged 92 and 86 respectively.
Incomplete OCR data shows a string of numbers and figures including 4% 9 996 12/000 17,000 167,044 1,862,023 73 65,000 00 $2,428,499 02. No readable names, dates, or places to identify context or entities.
The three month training course begins January 2 at Iowa State College to prepare young men over 17 with eighth grade education or equivalent to handle live stock. It offers dairy or beef specialization plus farm management and business English with no tuition for Iowa residents. Applicants from eight Corn Belt states and international students have attended.
Miss Catlin the senior English class speaker on England with Stratford-on-Avon pictures. Monticello parade Friday night by school pupils to boost support for Saturday's football game against Anamosa on Armistice Day. Includes verses and a quip about the village butcher.
Sheriff John Bodenhofer to sell by public auction on November 25 1922 property in Delaware and Jones counties including S half of SE quarter section 31 township 87 range 3 W and part of N half of NE quarter section 6 township 86 range 3 W lying west of Maquoketa River. Taxed costs total 1 Direct sale to satisfy Lena Meyers judgment against Henry Loop Charles Keys Julia Keys and W A Hardy with redemption rights. Auction at 10 a m in front of Anamosa courthouse.
Dr M F Hogan operates a dental office at the former Hefner space above Stickford drug store in Monticello Iowa indicating a new local professional relocation or business setup in the town.
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