Hopkinton Leader Notes Local Happenings and National Service
Hopkinton residents report Mrs. R. J. McNeill’s return from Chicago after serious operations. Prof. Harper Zoller, formerly at Manhattan Kansas State College, is promoted to a government chemist role in food and soil research. Six Hopkinton youths join Company H in Manchester for army service: Harlan Hopkins Merle Burns Leonard Thomas Lloyd Thomas and W W Kerr. D Sanford visits from Scotch Grove to transport farm supplies. Sanford family recalls Lenox college years and ties with Hopkinton residents. The young people will stay at Lenox College through the current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
R. J. McNeill
Chicago
J. McNeill
Harper Zoller
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kansas
Crll
Manchester
Harlan Hopkins
Merle Burns
Leonard
Lloyd Thomas
W. W. Kerr
Leader
Dubuque
D. Sanford
Scotch Grove
Monticello Visitors and Regional Notices
Frank Brady and his daughter Miss Mary travel home from Garryowen after a visit. A P Hamil sold a farm near town to Henry Koster with a Hast side home as part payment. The Dubuque National Guard company is 80 men over strength. Cascade supplied four recruits including John Rowan's three sons and James Dempsay. John O'Brien, son of Michael O'Brien, was killed in Duluth and burial is planned in Barnard with funeral in Garryowen. Malachi Hogan, former resident, died in Waterloo after a stroke. he was born near Hopkinton about 60 years ago and leaves six children including D J Hogan and Mrs Mars Keesler of Dubuque. Hogan farmed near Farley before moving to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brady
Mary
Monticello
Garryowen
A. P. Hamil
Henry Koster
Mr. Hamil
Koster
Dubuque
National Guard
Cascade
John Rowan
James Dempsay
John O'Brien
Michael O’brien
Duluth
Minn
Barnard
Higa
Farley
Waterloo
City Ordinance Orders Concrete Sidewalks on North Cedar
Ordinance 471 requires four foot concrete sidewalks along the east edge of North Cedar Street on specified lots and also along Washington Street between Center and Angle. Existing sidewalks on described premises must be replaced. Effective upon publication in 1917 papers. city funds may assess abutting property.
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North Cedar Street
Monticello
Iowa
R. R
Seventh Street
First Street
Washington Street
Center Street
Angle Street
C. Jd. Northrop
J. A. Voorhees
Monticello Adopts Street Grade Ordinance on First Street
The Monticello Iowa City Council enacts Ordinance No. 472 establishing the grade of the west portion of First Street from Gill Street to the city limits. The measure sets precise elevation points and directs immediate enactment upon publication. Attest J Northrop and J A Voorhees, City Clerk and Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
City of
Monticello
Iowa
Gill Street
J. Northrop
J. A. Voorhees
City Clark
Modern Woodmen County Convention Meets in Anamosa
The Modern Woodmen of America held its county convention at Woodman Hall Anamosa with H. 4H. Soper elected chair man and I. M. Rodman Monticello named secretary. Delegates from Anamosa Camp 167 and Boot Camp 282 Monticello submitted credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
George C. Gorman
J. W. Strickie
O. M. Soper
C. J. Cash
John Bailey
J. N. Bunce
Monticello
I. M. Rodman
L. Asarn
O. Cur
Loyal Order Resolutions Endorse National Leadership and Camp Officials
The gathering of leaders including tis, R. C. Hearn, E. G. Brazelton and others passed resolutions urging the State Camp and Head Camp to pledge loyalty to the nation and its leader during the crisis and offering cooperate for peace. They endorsed F R. Koros of Des Moines for director and elected J. W. Conmey of Anamosa and I. M. Rodman of Monticello as delegates with E.G. Brazelton and W. A. Kent as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
F R. Koros
Des Moines
J. W. Conmey
Anamosa
Andi. M. Rod
Card of Thanks and Insurance Notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for support during the illness and funeral of Henry Moenk. Insurance notice cites 65 mobile fires in Iowa last year and promotes Home Mutual of Des Moines policies including church and school protections and tornado coverage. Contact 8.M. Hosford. Bell phone 61F81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Moenk
George Heeren
Iowa
Home Mutual
Des Moines
M. Hosford
Bell
Monticello Move To Curb West First Street Improvement
City council of Monticello Iowa considers a resolution to curb and gutter the west portion of First street from the east line of lot 30, subdivision of the west half of the southeast quarter, section 21, township 86 north range 3 west. The plan includes special assessments under Iowa law with limits based on area and value, and a public hearing set for April 20, 1917 at 8 p.m. in the library building council rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuereas
Monticello
Iowa
First Street
George Cowan
North Range
State of
City of
Monticelo
Public Library
City
Jones County Property Quiet Title Notices 1917
District Court of Jones County Iowa May term 1917 hears petitions by William B. Balsiger and Gottlieb Bronemann against multiple defendants to quiet title and enforce adverse possession claims on described parcels in sections 18 and 13 township 86 north ranges 2 and 3 west. Notices warn defendants to appear by noon of the second day of the term or default and judgment will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Jones County
William B. Balsiger
Alariuf
Horatio W. Sanford
Sidney D .Santford
Thomas Boucher
Maria N. Boucher
John Moore
Mary Moore
Horatio W Sanford
Sidney D. Sanford
Eighty Six
North Range
Witt
Frederick Schweitzer
John Schweitzer
Section Eighteen
Eighty-Six
Ehty-Six
Section Thirteen
Frederick Schlweitzer
Townshin
Frederickchweitzer
County Road
District Court Notice in Jones County 1917 Property Suit
In May 1917 the Iowa District Court in Jones County hears Catherine Fisher versus Rachael Denel and others regarding ownership of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter in section 2, township 85 north range 1 west, with adverse possession claims and requests to quiet title. The plaintiffs seek decrees that defeat all defendant claims, enforce bar by statute of limitations, and grant relief as just. Defendants warned that default will be entered if they fail to appear by the second day of the term starting May 21, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the
State of
Iowa
Jones County
Catherine Fisher
Rachael Denel
Belinda Sinkey
Sinkey
Rachael R. Jacobs
Jacobs
Hannah Preston
Preston
Eliza Denel
Nancy Potter
Potter
Caroline Denel
E. M. Turner
HE. M. Turner
Herman Frickie
Lyman Turner
Martha Turner
Section 12
Township 86
North Range 1
St. P. M
District Court
Cao
Jonds County
Doxsee
District Court of
Jones
John Dirks
William Hamilton
Margaret Clarke
Clarke
Philip Bailey
Allen Sanford
Catharine Sanford
Township
North Mange 2
Administrator's Notice for A W Cramer Estate in Jones County
Public notice lists appointment of administrators by the District Court of Jones County Iowa for the estate of A W Cramer deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 4 1997.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
A. W. Cramer
Anamosa
A. D
EXECUTRIX NOTICE FOR JOHN H. RICKELS ESTATE
Emma Louise Rickels named executrix by Jones County District Court Iowa to administer the estate of John Henry Rickels. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk of the District Court and owe nothing to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa March 28 1917. Attorneys Doxsie & Doxsie.
The Lowell State Bank Incorporation Renewal Notice
The Lowell State Bank of Monticello Jones County Iowa renews and amends its articles of incorporation under Iowa law. It sets capital stock at 200000 dollars, defines business as general banking and certain fiduciary roles, names initial directors and officers, and states renewal commences April 17 1917 and terminates April 17 1087.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell State Bank
State of
Iowa
Code of Iowa
Cr Andk Corporation
Monticello
County of
Jones
United States
George L. Lovell
R.G. Stirton
J. W. Coxsee
L. W. Lovell
C. §. Bidwell
T. M. Redmord
F. A. Hanken
R. ¢. Stirton
Dated
R. C. Btirton
Baby Colic Labeled as Indigestion and Urgent Care
Doctors warn that baby colic is a form of indigestion with potential convulsions and lasting health impact. Parents should have remedies at home as minutes of suffering can trigger nervous disturbances and even conditions like St Vitus dance. Dr Hands Colic Cure is advertised as the standard remedy, available from druggists for 26 cents with a free full sized bottle offer through Kettlitz & Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hands
Kettlitz & Kay
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offered as Constitutional Cure
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach mucous surfaces. Claims local treatment fails and offers a $100 reward for proof of failure to cure. Mentions Druggists sell Hall's pills for constipation and promotes testimonials from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
PF. J. Gheney”. & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney. & CO
Iie
Oy Hall
Tobey Polish touted as secret furniture finish restorer
The Tobey company markets Tobey Polish as a secret formula used to restore and beautify fine furniture finishes. It claims to remove dirt without oily residue, stop rubbing, and keep varnished surfaces looking new with quick results. Sold by dealers in 25c and 50c bottles and quart jugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobey
Chicago
New York
Alt! Res
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Cascade Pioneer
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L. G. Stuhler
A. G. Hanken
Phone Black
J. Farley
South Cedar Street
William Altman
Rhode Island
Newton Parrott
A. M. Maurice
Rosecomb
John Cushman
Bowen's Prairie
John A. Ricklets
Call
Sycamore Street
Pearl McLeess
Edwin Wilcox
Wyoming
Ugg
Lestus L. Kuhns
Dutt
Grace Podbaski
the WepDreRa
C. J. Northro City Clork
Gottlieb Bronemann
Christopher McClusky
Elion McClusky
Mary E. Marvin
Marvin
Mary Mann
J. Mann
Margered Bickerstaff
William Moore
John Dalahant
John P.fraricks
John P. Fraricks
Fritz Beyeler
Ursula ‘Stevens
Augustus Stevens
Augusty Stevend
F. Beller
F. Beiler
Samuel Sulzener
Samuel
Mary Bick- Tiff
Frederick Brown
Philip Brown
Joan Brown
Michael Brown
Mary Brown
Orpah E. Cramer
F C. Cramer
Coxsee
L of
John Henry Rickels
Emma Louisé Rickels
Executrix
Doxsge & Doxase
Attya
H. M. Remagy
James Rawary
John G. Schoon
J. E. Pond
Fred Puleston
Beery Brother
Nicht
J. E. Bateman
Monticello, Io Owa
All Good
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill’s
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
Jones National School of Auctioneering
IF. L. Story
E. H. Reed
M. W. Herrick
Herrick & Reed Attorneys AT Law
Monticello State Bank
Lovell
Ito
C. H. Schipman
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Iowa Telephone Company
Servlass Flay
Monticello High School
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Beulah Marie Dix
Evelyn Greenleaf-Sutherland
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