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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1923

Page

2

Local notes cover fires at Leech house and town events

Correspondence from Schnier Junction reports a daytime fire at Mrs. James Leech’s house caused by a spark from the chicaney. Firefighters and water from an attic tank prevented major damage with insurance covering losses. The community held church services, a play at Onslow, and multiple civic and social events including bazaars, parlor visits, and club activities with local residents named.

Schnier Junction Contar Junction Edward Bethurum James Leech James Miss James Winifred Robbie Clark Jocal Onslow Tast Onslow Center Junction H. Don Ambler Peter Frahm J. M. Young S. J. Davis Dawson Ambler Dubuque Ralph Mpnorth Military Band Ladies' Home Journal Peter Prahm Frank Livingstone Will Leech Cedar Rapids Ackerman M. J. McNeilly Carol Marie Elmer Burr Saturday Evening Post Prahm George J. McDonald J. M Miller J. M. Moses Dwaine Leslie Himebaugh Double H Club Velma Pangburn Wi Hansen Td Tomlinson Myr Henry Collier Harold Alexander Selman Prahm Mr Vernon Burmeister Tregar Tanite John Livingstone Scotch -Grove Board of Trustees Minehart Wilma Canada At -Miller Mr. Miller Si Minehart Cedar Rapids

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Sick Lists

Residents and relatives are shown visiting and hosting in a suburban community. Himebaugh returns to Hankin ton after weekend with parents. Several families including Thomas, Livingstone, McDonald, Mead, Young, and Glick host or visit relatives. A three year old sick at home. various students spend weekends with families and travel between Mt. Vernon Cedar Rapids and Olin.

Himebaugh Hankin Ton Fred Thomas Guy McDonald Keith Des Moines J. F. Livingstone M. J. McNeilly Emily Smith Thelma Baird Lort Nation George D.mcdonald Frank Sutherland L. A. Dreibelbis Durant Will’ Mead Oy Young Mt. Vernon J. M. Young Ralph Young Military Academy Ipworth J. M Glenn Watson Lenox Glenn Platner Olin Albert Welen Amamosa Harry Johnson Peter Prahin Cedar Rapids Frank Race Cedar Rails J. No Smith Edna Kegley Mt Vernon S. G. Thompson

Wayne township farm meeting at Presbyterian church

The Wayne township farm meeting was held at the Presbyterian church last Friday night with good attendance. County Agent Smith led the program featuring a short address and a tuberculosis talk by Dr. Bronson of Anamosa, plus four reels of pictures and local music. Several local residents attended events, dinners, and visits around town, including a Sunday lineup of guests at various homes and a class party planned for November 16 with a potluck supper.

Amber Wayne Township Presbyterian Church Smith Mr Smith Bronson Anamosa Mrr Smith Jones County Farm Bureau Otto Otten John Dirks Cedar Nupids Otten Henry Dirks Longmont Dirks Cate Odo Tlarne Misa Morey Our Suprintendent Jack Oak Harriet Rohn Toenies Tjaden Bros Orla Bailey Vailey Masdames Will Daly Alex Robertson Td Duncan Misa Jennie Hellanap Wil Daly Ce Humie Lloyd Robertson Carl Thuman Willis Henry Wills Wayne Lutheran Church Ed Duncan Wil. Leech Frank Livingstone Wi Zimmerman Paul Hanken Clinton Minnie Carlson Roacoe Lincoln Lincoln Frank Everly Onslow Sam Moncrilef Grover Preston Leone de McVay Monticello Carl Eden Mary Pete Petersen Sorat Madison Township Messrs Thompson Sallis Dreitedter Ambler Seti County Qagent Abe Cy Hle Ames Assoc Mar Smith Won Clark HH. Pirks J. McNeilly J W. Callahan James Winifred Robbie Esther Behnke Julius Behnke Gaslow Esther Seoteh Urove Carl Rickels Wo S Webster Louis Sehlemme Walter Eby Frank Wright Joseph Wright Henry Stutt McDonald Hospital Walter Gladys Belzar Keokuk A. Park Park Center Junction Scotch Grove Rence Eokuk Ladies’ Aid Society The BR. P. Clark C. A Sutherland Robert Clark Cedar Rapids F. D. Sutherland J. W. Callahan John Holmes Alrs C. B. Carson Farlville

Farm Bureau meeting features talks and committee plans

A crowded Madison township meeting heard county ag-agent Smith discuss alfalfa varieties and seed trials. Officials announced committees on county fair exhibits and a December report while officers for 1924 were named.

Altrurian club luncheon bids farewell to Mrs Soper

Onslow Onslow November 14 ladies of the Altrurian club held a luncheon at Warren hotel with 24 seated amid autumn decor. tables featured Thanksgiving place cards as a farewell for Mrs Soper who is leaving the club after many years. Continued social notes cover local visits and events.

Onslow Altrurian Club Warren Hotel Soper Id Harms Goel Uren Henry Wetch Stanbury Missouri Waleh Nelsup Ead Mercy Hospital Read Conleyes Roeny Andtler Roosevelt Society M Vitae Horton Seateh Grove Morey Gecragni Pier Tar Seger George Seeth Aator Clinton Sear Katherine Densick Cedar Rapids Duncan Waerson Watson Toob. Johnston Lainey Mer Kennedy Dubuque Lotthe Ralston Kerr Spokane Washington Amy Underwood Rowe Koon Duimar Walter Koon Fred Larby Halle Olin Robert Leaper Teirries Mlolse Saylor Lisbon Carrie Hanson

Wyoming wedding links Iowa to California figures in 1920s news

A Wyoming Iowa wedding tale unfolds with Miss Lisle Brown and Dr. Russell Warren Prince of San Bernardino tying the knot in Riverside California at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Will D Brown. Dr Prince a physician from San Bernardino and the couple plan to reside there after a motor trip. The item weaves a social notice with local clubs scenes and community members across Cedar Rapids Anamosa and Riverside reflecting small town networks and social life.

Wyoming Lisle Brown Russell Warren Prince San Bernardino Three O'Clork Willi D. Brown Lemon Street Riverside California Gillies M. E Iowa Cornell College Iowa State Teachers’ College Lohrville Prince Sana Bernardino University of Michigan San Bert Don Wherty Ernest Goldsmith J. Ll. Anderson Hugh Campbell Clara Stephenson Stoy Truesdell Wood Alden Presbyteriaan Lades Industrial Society Memorial Hall Masoanie Hall Nok Holub George Eldub Clinton New York Presbyterian Industrial Society Lester French West Main Street Barber Cedar Rapids Brown Eloise Inglis A. W. Peck William Cleveland Hanold The Foreign Missionary Society Delmar Dwight Kegley Anamosa Hy Hanold Starry Mercy Hosptal Sunde Henry Bramer Chris Hansen Suntord W. S. Roush AL Yeuter

Community notes from Castle Grove and nearby towns

Frank Collins family leaves Castle Grove after two years and moves their goods to Monticello then stays with relatives in Sand Spring to seek medical care in Iowa City. The Farmers Mutual Insurance receives 2005 dollars for Kehoe fire losses. Local social highlights include a Five Hundred yard party hosted by Otto Hubbard's family with honors to Joe Chaloupka and Mrs. L. F. Black. Mrs. Arthur McDonald dies in Monticello. The to comunity ab? meeting is set with Mrs. G. J. Van Buren. G. J. Van Buren tops the Chicago lamb market shipment. Miss Anna Husman travels to Scotch store.

Castle Grove Frank Collins Monticello Sand Spring Collins Lowa City Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association Iowa Farmers’ Mutual Iteinsurance Association Kehoe Otto Hubbard Joe Chaloupka L. F. Black Arthur McDonald Bradley N. Davis Iowa City Arthur Fairbanks G. J. van Buren Chicago

Miss Margaret Egan Teaches Winter Term in Dist No 1

Miss Margaret Egan teaches the winter term in Dist No 1 with home at Osage. The corn crop in the area is poor with small yield and inferior quality. Fred Caspers visited Hopkinton on Wednesday of last week.

Charles Gray George Dirks Otto Danneman Fritz Husman Near Onslow Ben Flusman Will Behrends Viola Paulsen Ben Husman Fred Ottenly Ross Lincoln Mr Lincoln Chicago Phil Raney Roscoe Lincoln Mike Minvdin Mike Marton Fillmore Donahue Julian W Daly Oath Margaret Egan Dist No. 1 Osage Fred Caspers Hopkinton

Regular services planned at M. C. church by Rev Lannholim

Pratrinburg updates note Rev Lannholim of Central City preached at the M and church and plans are under way for him to hold weekly services Sundays at 2 30 pm. Community news record visits from Miss Mattie Caldwell at Sterling Illinois and various local residents visiting relatives and attending events.

Pratrinburg Pratrieburg Lannholim Central City Mattie Caldwell Sterling L. B. Murphy Arlington John Dolan, Jr Paul Lauser Marion Rowley DPD Dean del Lancey Moa Anamosa Secrist Joseph T. Nula, Jr M. J. Peet John Fehr Des Moines Mina Truesdell Coggan Mother Scott Marton Opava Miss Woodland Kenwood Cedar Rapids Flovel Delancey Henderson

Mrs Jo Cestel Visits Daughter Near Maynard

Mrs Jo Cestel spent part of last week at the home of her daughter Mrs Fred Heeren near Maynard. Mrs Heeren unable to do her housework due to a very sore Angel. Mrs H Dufae was quite ill last week.

Jo. Cestel Fred Heeren Maynard Heeren Dufae Alcorn Monticello Henry Behrends Wilson Lamont Sunda F. M. Wheeless Miss Duggan Near Ryan

Social notes from Hopkinton and nearby towns

A crowded gathering danced at the Powers home with Jerse Jay Boots of Hopkinton among the attendees. Visitors include Airs Von Talge near Onalda staying with her parents, and Mr and Mrs Guthrie hosting relatives. Various Monticello and Lamont residents were guests at local homes and a farm bureau meeting drew strong turnout.

Barton Powers Clayton Beddon Greeley John Shuster John Irene McDonough Monticello Farm Bureau

Death of Jennie I Chaplin 1840 1920 obituary notes family

Jennie I Larzelere Chaplin born February 1 1840 Adrian Michigan daughter of Daniel Larzelere married to Elliot M Chaplin November 8 1860. They farmed in Delaware County later moving to Iowa in the 1860s. Eleven children nine living with eighteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren mourn her death. She was a devout Methodist Episcopal member.

Jennie I. Larzelere Adrian Michigan Daniel Larzelere Elliot M. Chaplin Fitzwilliam New Trampshire Iowa Chaplin Methodist Episcopal Circh

Obituary of a Mother and Grandmother in Manchester

A long death notice records the peacefully passing of a mother and wife on October 31 1923 at her daughter Mrs J E Pride's home in Manchester. Funeral services were conducted November 2 by Rev Wells and Rev McDuffie with many floral tributes. Interment followed at Oakland cemetery.

J. E. Pride Manchester Rev. Wells Methodist Episcopal Church McDuffie Presbyterian Church Oakland Cemetery

Grocer Frank Chayka Dies by Suicide in Iowa City Hospital

Frank Chayka aged 65 a grocer of Muscatine died by his own hand in an Iowa City hospital last Monday by strangulation authorities reported the death appears to be suicide and under investigation by local police.

Frank Chayka Muscatine Iowa City

Aluminum roaster shown by A H McNeill for Thanksgiving

A. J. H. McNeill demonstrates aluminum roasters that cook the Thanksgiving dinner on a single burner enabling a full meal with minimal setup.

A. J. H. McNeill

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