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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
5
The Jones county district court's regular November term will open in Anamosa on Monday November 26 with Hon. Atherton B. Clark as presiding judge. The grand jury may meet first day if needed and the petit jury is set for Monday December 1 at 10 am if cases warrant.
Mrs Minnie Manning, 66, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital on Wednesday morning November 21 after a lingering illness. She was born in Scotch Grove and lived in Monticello, with the last 20 years in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband, daughter Irene Leist, son Elmer Manning, granddaughter Virginia Wisek, and three sisters Lulu Fadley Onslow Lillie Leggett Susie Nichols. Funeral by Rev E F Austin at Beatty chapel Friday at 2 PM, burial in Monticello.
A Cascade man named Takes struck two pedestrians near the post office crossing last night at 9 30. Norman E. Clark sustained two scalp wounds and a twisted neck. Mrs John Locher and her daughter Lillian were knocked down with severe bruising, the daughter escaping unharmed. Rain obscured the driver’s vision and the incident is considered likely accidental.
Mrs Frank Byerly learned Tuesday that her brother W J Clark died in a Bettendorf sanitarium. Funeral services were held at the Manchester Baptist church this afternoon with Mr and Mrs Byerly in attendance. Clark formerly lived two miles west of Monticello and left no surviving children. His wife died two years ago.
The Monticello Express advertises a renewal deal offering four magazines for one year for 60 extra cents, with some options for two years. Readers are urged to find the ad on page 3 and choose their preferred magazines.
Last week Karl Renk of the Renk harness shop bought a 150 acre Lovell township farm formerly owned by the Sulzner estate. Purchase price 7000 dollars, 45 dollars per acre. The property lies northwest of Monticello in Hard Scrabble. Renk plans to rent to a nephew. buildings valued at the sale price.
Oscar Gustav Meyer died suddenly from a stroke at his son Otto G Meyer's home in Sorum South Dakota on a Tuesday November 13 He was 73 years 5 months and 29 days The Monticello lumber yard he once owned is now run by Eclipse Lumber company He was born May 14 1861 in Boscobel Wis and married Emma Elizabeth Loomis on November 14 1883 They lived in Monticello eleven years later moved to Woodward Iowa then to Geddes and finally to Sorain South Dakota He is survived by two children Otto G Meyer and Elva Meyer Ashley four grandchildren and a deceased grandson Mary Ashley Funeral services were held November 15 at the Meyer's home in Sorum conducted by Rev Theodore Jorgensen of Sorum and he is buried in Hettinger North Dakota
The Presbyterian church manse hosted the wedding of Maurice Sanford of this city and Alberta Lux of Hopkinton on Thursday November 15 at 4 pm. Rev. William J. Grossheim officiated. Attendants were Dale Wheeless of Hopkinton and Helen Guilford of Cass township. The couple plans to reside in Monticello.
Mary Fredrika Lovell and George Edgar LeVan united in marriage November 17 at the Lovell home with Rev. Cushman officiating. The event featured a Lohengrin wedding chorus and a radium silk gown heirloom. Guests toasted the couple at a luncheon before they depart for Los Angeles and a Hawaii voyage, planning to return to El Reno after Christmas.
Monticello rainfall logs show 1.0 inches on Saturday November 17, 0.75 inches on Sunday night November 18, and 1.0 inch on November 21 and the night before. John Bateman tracks the measurements as a hobby.
The Farmers' Mutual Creamery of Monticello paid 32 cents per pound for butterfat in late October, up from 30 cents for the first half of October. The increase is two cents per pound.
The Monticello glee clubs present the operetta Jerry Of Jericho Road on November 27 and 28 at 8 PM in the high school auditorium. The comedy features eight dances, a large cast including Jerry played by Mary Jane Stewart and detective Hunter by Jesse Smith, with a wide chorus of local students.
The Monti cello Garden club and all who want to grow flowers will gather at the public library Friday evening at 7 30 to plan the year ahead and encourage a large attendance.
Attendance at a cattle appraising trip may have caused the deaths of two Jones County farmers, R. P. Clark of Monticello and John McNeilly of Center Junction. Clark died November 17 of double pneumonia. McNeilly passed away November 14 after taking cold on the same trip.
Mons Corbitt, longtime Monticello greenhouse caretaker, won first prize at the state horticultural show in Ames with a giant chrysanthemum. Monticello greenhouses entered multiple chrysanthemums and repeated a prior year win by Corbitt, as H. F. Kettlitz and Cornelius Steck attended the event.
Art Winans of Monticello is alleged to have been arrested by Dubuque police last Sunday and admit to stealing $30 from Ray McCard of Dubuque, a fellow workman. Police reportedly found part of the money hidden in his cap ring.
Dolls carnival at the Congregational Church S S rooms on November 24 features dolls old and new including baby and edible items. Cedar Rapids trio Patsy Ann Patsy Emily and Skippy Tighe will demo doll furnishings and accessories. Luncheon 15 cents at 10, English tea 15 cents 3 to 5, cafeteria supper 5 30. The Dolls Strike by The Carnival Players shown at 10 15 3 15 and 6 30.
Mrs. Lillie Leggett of Monticello returned home after a week in the hospital with a severely injured hand. Doctors treated her finger wounds with 24 stitches after her hand was drawn into a washing machine wringer.
Reads like a list of isolated historical notes from 1817 1863 1906 and 19th century references. Mentions Lincoln and Gettysburg address with no coherent narrative. Includes Seminole War Florida start and Chinese opium import ban years with unclear context.
A Red Cross drive in Monticello and surrounding townships aims to cover the county before Thanksgiving Day. Except for 50 cents from each membership, funds stay with the Monticello chapter for local activities. Contact Paul Locher at phone 99 if you have not joined.
Reading from The Monticello Express files, the article lists November 1904 events: cord wood sold at 5.50 per cord. land sale at 75 per acre. Model Grocery sale to C A Erickson. George Davidson wed Agnes Mitchell in Ontario. political results in local races. a birth in Lovell township. Elmer Lang named Bell Telephone district manager in Anamosa. J A Hubbard sold matched driving horses for 325. several anniversaries and deaths. multiple marriages including Bertha Ballard and Adolph Bohlken. weddings of John Reichart and Lucy Eby.
Members of George Washington chapter Monticello attended the semi annual district conclave in Waterloo last Saturday. The event opened with business on the order and included conferring of first and second degrees. Roy Ricklefs son of Rex H Ricklefs joined the second degree at Waterloo. The evening featured banquet and dance with Monticello attendees George Fraser Curtis Moncrief and Roy Ricklefs.
The annual union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Congregational church on Thanksgiving Day at 10 o clock. Rev J Frank Moore of the Community church in Manchester will be the speaker. The community is invited to attend.
Alfred Boss of Coggon, Iowa, after selling hogs in Chicago, kept his money when an affable stranger named Frank Randolph, 50, tried to swindle him. Boss excused himself and phoned the detective bureau. Randolph, a known confidence man, was held for investigation. Boss caught his train home with his earnings intact.
Mrs Laverne Wilson won a divorce from her farmer husband in Manchester last week. Judge A B Lovejoy granted alimony of 5000 dollars and custody of two minor children amid a bitter domestic suit, evidence weighed for the plaintiff.
Earl Buck son of Mrs. L J Swift used a cane after injuring a toe and another bone in his foot when a 1700 pound push cart with liquid cement toppled onto his foot at the new government locks project in Bellevue. He will take a week off then return to Bellevue to work in the office until healed.
Homer King's business arithmetic class of Monticello public schools will challenge residents to submit practical non technical problems they believe the class cannot solve. Send problems to H. T. King in care of the public school. Your problems will be appreciated.
The Town Agricultural Outlook estimates higher hog and livestock prices in 1935 but warns that without limiting feed and production next year, surpluses could depress prices in 1936. It urges farmers to secure winter feed and to plan livestock output to avoid a repeat of 1932–33 lows.
Monticello high school completes an undefeated season by defeating Marion 20 to 6 in Marion’s homecoming. Key plays include a 40 yard pass from Captain Matthiessen to Ferring, a "Rabbit" rush for a second score, and a late fumble recovery by Pepper Hanssen for the third touchdown. The victory caps a slate that also includes wins over Dubuque Manchester West Liberty Tipton West Branch U High Mt. Vernon Anamosa and Marion.
The Town Electric company will announce a Monticello Christmas lighting contest with $100 in prizes. Sections cover residential and commercial displays, and sign up closes December 15. Call 54 for details and an application blank. no cost to apply.
California weather in November produced violets and lilacs in Monticello. Mrs. Roy Morey picked violets on November 19 and her sister Mrs. Ben Che gathered lilacs the day before.
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