Varied Beginnings of Monticello Churches Chronicle
The Monticello Lutheran story traces the 1861 organization of the Methodist church and its growth to a 1919 congregation of 287 communicants and 400 baptized members. It notes major building programs, a 25th anniversary in 1937 with plans to renovate, and a Lutheran creed emphasizing justification by faith in Christ.
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Monticello
Iowa
S. M. Ide
H. L. Adix
Theo Riceniets
J. B. Zimmerman
Ed Prull
Henry Rienilets
W. T. Schoon
Gerd Gerdes
al Laude
Chris Etben
Alya Behrends
Louis Heiken
W. G. Schoon
Ladies’ Aid
Harold McVay
The
Luther League
75th Anniversary of Local Church Milestone
The 1863 church edifice cost 1750 with Christmas dedication and about 50 members. First leaders included W. W. Peck, with 17 ministers through 1898. A new building costing 8500 rose in 1899 and was dedicated February 11, 1900. Current officers and roles include L. J. Swift superintendent, Mrs. Lang president, Mrs. Strasburg president, and Christina Smith Epworth League. This year marks 75 years of community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Crippen
EB. G. Waite
H. H. Greene
D. S. Staebler
P. Ss. Slocum
William J. Macaulay
Stewards
Rose Wenger
Carrie Clark
Joel Starks
Mary Coxsee
Richardson
Huibregtse
W. E Tuetken
Thomas E. Hamilton
Eberhart
E. D. Rosa
W. W. Peck
J. B. Tibbits
G. W. Bacon
N. Gavin
J. L. Davenport
A. H. Marvin
F. Burnight
N. W. Austin
S. Slade
H. Huibregtse
F. E. Stimson
Mary Brown
Margaret Balster
H. E. Deischeér
Bert Hubbard
C. L. Main
FP. E. Stimson
H. E. Deischer
L. J. Swift
W. H. Shelley
E. A. Hubbard
L. H. Lang
E. H. Hui
First Congregational Church Monticello 75th Anniversary
The Monticello Congregational church organized November 13 1860 under Rev Jesse Guernsey with Rev E P Kimball as first pastor. Kimball preached past 100 enjoyed Waterloo sermon. Charter members included Rev and Mrs Kimball and others from Iowa Falls. A musical service closed the anniversary. Sunday school attendance averaged sixty each Sunday.
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Congregational Church of
Monticello
Jesse Guernsey
A.H.M.S
Iowa
E. P. Kimball
Kimball
Waterloo
Iowa Falls
Church History and 75th Anniversary Noted
A fragmented record charts early parish members and lean war years, the original meeting place, the 1868 dedication and 33 years of use, then a larger church in 1901. It recalls a 75th anniversary with services led by Rev. Charles Cushman and lists church officers, women’s work groups, and the missionary society.
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Tre Frank Cropp
A.J. Stanler
Ane
George Timmings
Rog. Weeny
Frank Hayden
Lydia Guan
Fraser
Ha Viet Coughlan
Missionary Society
Joslefs
Samuel Gutensohn i
St Matthew’s Lutheran Church traces early growth in Monticello
The article notes St Matthew’s Lutheran Church as a young Monticello congregation founded in 1912 with leaders Pastor C Mardorf and Dr George Fritschel guiding organization. Charter members include J B Zimmerman Henry Behrends John Barrack and others. A former laundry building was bought for 1200 to become the first Lutheran church in town.
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C. Mardorf
Wayne Township
George Fritschel
Dubuque
J. B. Zimmerman
Monticello
Early Faithful Builders of Monticello Church
Rev George Rettie organized the Evangelical and Reformed church in May 1870 with four families. The German Reformed church formed in 1874 and growth followed via multiple pastors. The 1890 rebuild added Jones county’s first pipe organ. by 1929 Rev Armin Tendick led a growing church with a new Junior Seekers class and active societies.
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George Rettie
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Rettie
German Reformed Church
George Stuhler
Gerhard Eilers
Thomas Guyan
Kinsella Hall
Graff
W. H. Wittenwiler
Monticello
Wittenwiler
E. E. Gruenstein
Sharon
Penn
Gruenstein
Jones County
R. P. Kuentzel
Armin Tendick
Tendick
H. D. Sherman Organized Creamery Business Here
Commentary recounts H D Sherman starting a local dairy creamery and the family’s musical and civic life in Monticello. It describes early 1880s upbringing, parents’ teaching, a move to Cedar Rapids for education, and reflections on preserving American ingenuity and self-discipline for youth amid modern regimentation.
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Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Earthquakes Reported by Monticello Residents
Monticello experienced two minor earthquakes of note. The first occurred in 1888 or 1889, reportedly cracking the city reservoir lining after a furnace adjustment. The second shook on May 26, 1909, felt mainly on upper floors and by the Express office typesetters, with observations at local schools.
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City
Hefner
George Guyan
the Express
Early Stuhler Founder and Monticello Pioneer Roots
Geo. Stuhler, founder, moved west in 1861 and joined early Monticello pioneers. The town, twenty five years old, had few conveniences in those days, shaping the growth of the Stuhler company and the community.
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Monticello
Stuhler
Geo. Stuhler
Stores Re-arranged to Add Facilities for Customers
A local retailer re arranged its layout to provide enhanced facilities for customers, aiming to improve service and accessibility across its departments. The change, noted by management, reflects a broader push to upgrade customer experience in the region.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Williams
G. Stanley
J. Ss
Adix
American Lutheran Church
First Congregational Church
John White
L.man P. Host
C. E. Wales
Albert Higby
Jane Leach
Charles Cushman
ST. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
St. Mathew's Lutheran Church
Henry Behrends
John Barrack
John Stadtmueller
Fred Lehman
August Schlemmer
John Gerdes
August Siebels
John Otten
Gerd Schmidt
J. H. Heeren
Gerd Kammersman
Rettig
Andrew Kern
J. F. Graff
Reformed Church
Will Burrichter
Lorenz Allamand
Peter Meyer
Neman Moore
Alfred Egger
Herman Schneiter
Ulrich Schilt
John Smith
Casper Arduser
the Missionary Society
George Arduser
Young People's Society
H. D. Sherman
Father
Mother
Jules
Frank Lombard
George F. Root
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Christopher Morley
John Mistletoe
Han
Del
Stuhlers
William Stuhler
Fred P, Stuhler
Paramount
Tion
George Stahler’s Sons Company
Boots
Ment
Eaugeg
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