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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
7
A scattered collection shows visits by Dan Hanken and Harold A. Pelton to Cedar Rapids and Monticello, new candy days at Peacock Shop, Monarch Malleables sale dates, and a rise in local life insurance mentions. Also noted are visits to Davenport, Dubuque, and Toronto, plus various shop promotions and goods.
Miss Olata'Kdop returns from Dubuque while Monticello schools close for county institute at Anamosa. Community notices include bake sales and sales events at McNeill's Hardware and Beery's, local visits, and a Monarch range sale. Hog and cattle auction reports highlight top prices and buyer reach from Onslow to Hopkinton.
A collage of town happenings includes birthday and anniversary celebrations for Little Miss Antonette Mary Doxsee and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stoffel, new staff appointments at local firms, and upcoming one day bakery sale. Community events feature library hours, church dedications, Rotary club news, and a women’s farm bureau program with a bloomer demonstration.
The article recalls youths chalking football ads on sidewalks and notes an older nuisance from widespread notices. It explains a city ordinance banning such advertising to keep walks clear, a rule backed by past efforts to curb defacement and maintain clean sidewalks.
Charles A. Cline of Chicago and Mr Starry of Anamosa visited Monticello last Friday to organize local support for the Salvation Army. Jones county is urged to raise about a thousand dollars for the group's work in city slums. Cline, a former county auditor's deputy in the seventies, has not been in Monticello for 48 years. most locals he knew then have since passed away.
Rev George W McNary of Bosco bel Wisconsin has accepted the pastorage of the local Congregational church and will preach his first sermon in Monticello on October 22. He studied theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School and the Chicago Theological Seminary. He has served churches in Mitchell Tripoli Town and Boschbel Wisconsin, and organized a lively men’s club at his last pastorate. Mrs McNary has been active in parish and town life.
St Johns Lutheran youths attended a Dubuque Walther league rally with invitees from Monticello Delaware Peporia Sherrill and Platteville Wisconsin. The day featured forenoon services, dinner, music, lectures and a social close.
Poor weather delayed Monticello football plans and forced a Mt. Vernon trip cancellation. The team travels to Dubuque next, aiming to challenge a high school powerhouse and boost their state championship hopes despite limited prior games.
Daniel Aimer Hanawalt died at John McDonald hospital on October 10 after an August 17 electrical accident at a Monticello Electric company work site. Survived by wife Mary Elnora and three children plus his father, he had a 25 year career in electrical construction and was active in the Woodmen lodge and Presbyterian church. Funeral at home led by Rev. Leonard Duckett, body shipped to Cedar Falls for burial in Fairview cemetery.
Theresa Winans, born August 7 1890 in Monmouth, died at John McDonald Memorial hospital after a short illness from blood poisoning. She married William Wright on January 2 1906 and left five children Elsie Joseph Peter Raymond and Dorothy. Survived by parents W J Winans Cedar Rapids Arthur Joseph Charles and sisters Anna Rigby and Martha. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart church and burial in Catholic cemetery.
Chris Arduser 55, son of the late Joe Arduser formerly of Monticello and later of Coggon, was killed last Thursday when a wire across a road while he rode in a Fort Wayne Indiana bound car caused a fatal crash near Rockford Illinois. The driver sustained minor injuries and Arduser died within hours. Funeral services were held at Coggan with relatives attending. He leaves four orphaned children and siblings Peter Ambrose John Joseph Mrs. Bohren and Mrs. Fowler.
Monticello high school overwhelmed Epworth seminary 84 to 0 at the city park. Captain Steelley and Schneider scored early while Epworth offered little resistance as Monticello added nine touchdowns in the second half amid strong winds. The squad meets Dubuque next Saturday in Dubuque. The season’s last afternoon party at the country club featured games, music, and refreshments chaired by Mrs. Edward Templeton.
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