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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1924

Page

7

Thirty Years of Glasses Fitment Shines Keyes to Jarrett Return

Twenty years success tale noted as Will Jarrett and Keyes arrive home after a Des Moines visit. Local social items include Mrs. Adams at Greeley, Millinery ads from Devlin, and gatherings in Davenport Oxford Junction Lamont and Cedar Rapids. Headlines highlight tests by Dr Readmond and storm sash repairs by McNeil’s Hardware.

Monticello News Dossier Highlights Local Visits and Events

Monticello residents and guests are noted in a sequence of short items. Clergy from Monticello and Sand Spring travel to Dubuque. local families visit Waterloo for the Dairy Cattle Congress. several residents attend events in Ames Ames. Many readers plan shopping trips and social gatherings at area stores and churches.

Carl Hutton John Wilcox George A. Hauck Monticello J. Schuh Sand Spring Dubuque Frank E. Stimson Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Ed Templeton Catherine Hoffman Edna Behrends

Huttons Plan Kansas Visits During Return Trip

Mr and Mrs Albert Hutton left last week for Moran Kansas to spend a week with the Joe Paul family On their return trip they will visit with the John Henderson family at Owatone Kansas They expect to be done about two weeks.

Albert Hutton Moran, Kansas Joe Paul John Henderson Oawatone Kansas

Local notes from Monticello and area

Monticello and nearby communities report church services and social events. William Holub to attend St Marys seminary in Baltimore. residents visit relatives in Bismarck North Dakota. Local classes, teaching assignments, sorority pledges, and ads include gift shop items and farm produce.

Surprise Party Honors Monticello Trio Ahead of Move

A party honored Mr. and Mrs. James McAleer as they prepare to move from Monticello to Lisbon where Mr. McAleer will run a meat market starting October 3. Friends also note Mrs. Harold Adams and daughters Grace Margaret and Georgia depart for Los Angeles to establish their home, while Mr. Adams continues work as a construction engineer there.

James McAleer Monticello McAleer Lisbon Harold Adams Grace Margaret Georgia Los Angeles California Adams

Misses Return From Western Trip and Local Church Social

Emma Rickless and Frieda Hanken came home after seven weeks in the west visiting Mrs. Ira Bishopp of Farson Wyoming and Yellowstone Park. Congregational church ladies held a social at Rev George W McNary’s with over sixty attendees featuring Miss Helena Wilcox singing and Miss Helen Hoy reading. Carrie Hoag left for Boston to pursue settlement work after visiting her parents and a Chicago stop with friends.

Emma Rickless Frieda Hanken West Ira Bishopp Farson Wyoming Yellowstone National Park Congregational Church George W. McNary Helena Wilcox Helen Hoy Carrie Hoag Boston Massachusetts 2. B. Hoag Chicago Essie Hoag Jackson Michigan Albert E. Coe Osage Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church Coe Monticello

Sidney Schweitzer Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Sidney John Schweitzer son of Mr and Mrs John Schweitzer Jr entertained friends last Saturday for his fourth birth anniversary. Guests included Mary Ellen Wismelar Leona Rien feta Kathleen Rien feta Ruth Lenora Hein Lucile Elizabeth Yossi Mary Stickford La Von Landis Louis Pazour Lu Ella Balsiger George Quyan and Gail Koch of Cedar Rapids.

Sidney John Schweitzer John Schweitzer Mary Ellen Wismelar Leona and Kathleen Rienfeta Ruth Lenora’ Hein Lucile Elizabeth Yossi Mary Stickford la von Landis Louis Junior Pazour Luella Balsiger George Richard Quyan Gail Onale Koch Cedar Rapids

Hereford auction buyers and local notices from Cedar Rapids

Jones county purchasers at the Cedar Rapids Hereford sale include John Hasler Castle Grove with 33 two year old steers at 82 dollars per head Fred Harken Castle Grove 32 head at 86 dollars average and Tyler Downing Anamosa 27 cows at 56 dollars average Dr Harry Wilkinson of Pasadena California arrived last Friday to visit his parents and plans to return to California to practice dentistry Newton Variety Store Corn Contest opens next week for any boy under 14 with five ears needed for entry prizes on display in the store Also note a Cedar Rapids Monticello bus line application and other rural notices including a fire loss at the Mundinger farm and an automobile chase in Cedar Rapids.

Jones County Cedar Rapids John Hasler Castle Grove Fred Harken Tyler & Downing Anamosa Harry Wilkinson Pasadena California W S. Wilkinson Harry College of Dentistry University of Southern California Newton Variety Store Fred Mann Castle Grove Township

Suter Market Erects Brick Smoke House and Warehouse

The Suter Meat Market completed a brick smoke house and storage warehouse behind the main building this week. Will Nestcott supervised with assistance from Hiram Lee. The old wooden smoke house was removed, and the crew also reported killing 42 rats during the teardown.

Suter Meat Market Will Nestcott Hiram Lee

A. J. H. McNeill Hardware Showcases Winchester Arms

Window display at A. J. H. McNeill hardware store features a full line of Winchester rifles shotguns ammunition and hunting supplies. The ad invites readers to visit the store for sporting gear and a day in the fields.

A. J. H. McNeill Monticello Adv

Miss Genevieve Britting Critical After Gall Bladder Surgery

Miss Genevieve Britting, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Britting, is critically ill at St Luke s hospital in Cedar Rapids after a recent gall bladder operation for an infection. She contracted typhoid fever while nursing in Illinois and had improved enough to visit Cedar Rapids for convalescence at her sister’s home, Mrs Marcella Woods. A medical consultation reported her condition as most critical, with doctors hopeful for recovery.

Genevieve Britting Henry Britting St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Britting Illinois Marcella Woods

Jones County Republicans appoint auditor replacement

The Jones county Republican Central committee met at Anamosa and filled the auditor vacancy by acclamation with LaVern Rockstad, who already serves as county auditor by appointment. The move follows Albert H. Byers resignation and emphasizes Rockstad’s qualifications and prior service.

Republican Central Committee Jones County Anamosa Albert H. Byers LaVern Rockstad Rockstad

High School Notes Preview Activities and Upcoming Events

Lea Alcorn reports on the third week of school with students settled in, ink bottle accidents stain lockers, and the junior class selecting a diamond topped ring with M and H. Physical training expands to all grades, and football under Coach Whitford optimizes for the season opener at Colesburg on September 26. Legislative and mission notes include Lt Cmdr Raymond Thomas’s shore duty, church services, and the Jones County Teachers Institute set for October 2 and 8 with notable speakers.

Whitford Colesburg Miss Jarman

Charlotte Schools Close Over Infantile Paralysis Fear

Miss Ada Stadtmueller, a Charlotte teacher, spends a week with her mother as schools close temporarily amid fear of infantile paralysis after a Clin ton outbreak. One local case, an eighteen year old youth who died after a day’s illness, had no school ties, but authorities halt classes to check for more cases.

Ada Stadtmueller Charlotte Margaret Stadtmueller Clinton

Collision near Blake's Corner claims Miss Leppert life

A Sunday evening crash one mile south of Holy Cross in Dubuque county killed 24 year old Miss Louise Leppert and lightly injured three others. The Leppert family picnicked at Holy Cross and was en route to Dubuque when an auctioneer from Bankston traveling north on Blake's corner side road struck the Leppert car at the intersection.

Holy Cross Dubuque County Louise Leppert Miss Leppert Leppert

Monticello Creamery Ranks Second in Iowa July Butter Output

The Farmers' Co operative Creamery of Monticello placed second statewide for July by the Iowa Dairy Council, producing 104 031 pounds of butter. Amber Creamery near Monticello was sixth with 72 087 pounds. Jesup led the state with 196 219 pounds, and Jones County boasted two top creameries in the July reports.

Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Monticello Iowa Iowa Dairy Council Amber Creamery Jesup

Illness Delays Journey Home After Surgery Near Monticello

Floyd Hildenbrandt underwent surgery for pus appendicitis at John McDonald hospital after traveling from Colorado to Florida with his father Philip and brother John. The party, visiting their old Monticello home area, were robbed by a highwayman during a camping stop and are now on the road to recovery.

Floyd Hildenbrandt John McDonald Hospital Hildenbrandt Philip Hildenbrandt John Hildenbrandt Colorado Florida Monticello West Floyd

Annual Meeting of German Mutual Fire Insurance Assn

The annual meeting of the German Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Monticello Iowa will be held Saturday October 4 1924 at 10 30 am at the Wayne Center school house Wayne township Jones county Iowa All members urged to be present Secretary Gerd Harms

German Mutual Fire Insurance Association Monticello Iowa Wayne Center Wayne Township Jones County Gerd Harms

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St Monticello Ad March He W. Doxsee CHAS E. G. Burrichter Esther Hasler Ig Keyes George Hines Pickard China Elden Rohn Marion Irving Hintz Winchester Paints A. G. Hanken Winchester McNeill's Guibransen Oliver Pianos Locher Ray Hoag Frank’'M. Byerly Singer Sewing Machines Locher's Center Junction Will Jarrett Des Moines Will Adams Greeley Devlin Louis Hoag Robert Tickless Oxford Junction Devin W. D. McLaughlin Elizabeth Davenport Miles Mary Behnken Scotch Grove Lamont B. J. Farley Martha Williamson John Krouge Dr. Readmond Margaret Greer Strawberry Point McNeil's Mesdames W. Dobbs Louis Pazour Fred Goldin Will Hintz Mise Minnie Rettig Farley John Horst J. W. Benadom Reuben ‘Dress Alta Farnum William Holmes W. B. Allen W. J. Allen Ray Hong W. W. Sticiford Enday Thomas Shover John and iMyrie Dalry Dolar, McNeill's Mia Anna Bort James Hhey He Evers Visc Gone Mike Vinge Hivers Je Groye Township Steve Batchelder Alburnett John Batchelder Langworthy Richard Ricklefs A. M. Ricklefs the Express Radiona McNeill’s Hardware Shirley Messrs Herman Folkers Henry Tobiason John Eden Gerd Hanken Dakotas Ruth Gould Frank Peckosh Altman Thomas Woaddick Topeka Mose Waddick Ethel Keith Hopkinton Helen Keith Mrs Haye Schoon Richard William Hubbard Edgar A. Hubbard McNeill Frank K. Hahn Fred J. Kay Hulda Koenig Margaret Hanssen M. H. Teeter Ben Roberts W. B. Warner Kittie Sutherland George Dusworth The Hall Manufacturing Co Kenwood Park Luzerne Ruth ‘Hanasen Clara Boss Ames Iowa State College St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church J. B. Zimmerman Clothing Store R. G. Rogers Burington O. J. Rogers J. W. Hoult Towa E. G. Hicks New York Detroit C. A. Sutherland Monticello Express Henry Spoerl Wilford John Spoerl Emma Theviot Sherrill Margaret Hanasen Kila Mahannah Boone Cross Hardware Co L. A. Oltmans Luella Pauline John Jacobs Wisconsin George Pfell Lester Radcliffe Iown H. B. Dolscher William G. Schoon McNaill's Hardware St. John's Lutheran Church Choir Ruth Hanasen Henry Jacobs Merle Dolscher Sigma Pi University of Iowa Iowa City College of Liberal Arts O. B. Grane Wdna Balanger William Holub Mary Holub Baltimore Maryland St. Mary’s Seminary Holub Heinie Eilis Henry Behrends Bismarck North Dakota Castle Grove Presbyterian Chapel J. W. Callahan Edith Deischer Bradyville Mabel Heisey Washington High School H. B. Heisey Donald Serbousek Cedar Rapids Business College Frank Serbousek A. Rickless Clarence R. G. Lyons Monticelo O. B. Crane Independence Carolyn Stuhler University of Iowa At Delta Gamma Sorority Cedar Rapids Transfer and Storage Company Blaine Mitchell Sumner BH. EB. Reed Rev William H. Mitchell Methodist Episcopal Church At Frank McKean Bayfield C. B. McKean Rev. McKean Charles James Davis United States Regular Army Fort Snelling Minnesota Lowell Black Castile Grove Township Hugh Bowen Sheridan Missouri George W. Green K. T. Gowen Wollenburger & Co, Investment Bankers of J. A. Liddy Mr. Goven Mr. Liddy Peter M. Caspers State Railroad Commission Sheen Denim Monticello Fair Dairy Congress John Shover Reuben Dress Wonder Radiona Lovell Township Farm Bureau Peter Mundinger Richland Township Castle Grove Mutual Association Lewis Kavas First Avenue Tri-State Utility Co James EB. Hamilton Lea Alcorn Carl Schneiter Tacoma Washington Robert Rosenbluth Major Cronkite Raymond Thomas U. S. Navy John G. Thomas Colin G. Thomas Thomas Chemical Laboratory and Works James F. Hardin Eldora Orient Guyan Jones County Teachers’ Institute Anamosa High School J. Adams Puffer Beacon Boys Bureau J. C. Brown Minnesota State Teachers College Don M. Griswold S. C G. Sonnichsen Board For Vocational Education Addie Zika Cedar Rapids, Iowa Annua Thsurance Meeting Thomas Stimpson Anamosa, Iowa Ter Kentucky H. W. Jacobs Star Meat Market Marshale & Marshall Lowell State Bank Standard Oil Standard Oil Company Indiana Standard Oil Service Michigan Avenue Beery’s Dry Goods Store
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