Notable Monticello April 1896 events listed
April 1896 Monticello items include high school declamation medals for Ralph Seeben Lucy Doron and Fred Rettig district and state placements for Fred Rettig Rev J Q Dickensheets and wife relocate to Indianapolis W A Doron reelected superintendent with 1200 salary John Herrick dies five inches of snow on April 7 burglaries at W H Proctor Co son born to Hawkins Amanda Miller dies at 87 Beattys celebrate golden wedding on April 13 windstorm damages church steeple and barn heavy truck accident injures boys and more civic changes and numerous marriages and deaths reported in the Monticello Express.
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Monticello Expresa
Monticello High School
Ralph Seeber
Lucy Doron
Fred Rettig
Fred
Hampton
Marshalltown
Montticello High School
J. Q. Dickensheets
U. B. Church
Indianapolis
Indiana
W. A. Doron
John Herrick
M. W. Herrick
Kingston
Canada
Jones County
J. L. Gardner
Amanda White
Marvin County
Ohio
Cedar County
David Beatty
Richland Township
Philadelphia
Gerke Bohlken
Scotch Grove
Masters Millington
Halstead Carpenter
H. M. Carpenter
Samuel Grover
Sallie A. Schaffer
J. A. Doutrick
Zanesville
Hogan
Switzerland
London
Paris
Henry Rickels
Wayne Township
E. M. Baker
Boston
Monticello
Diamond Creamery Company
Julia A. Moody
Joseph Moody
M. L. Carpenter
St. Paul
A. L. Carpenter
Harriet Coughlan
Nellie Carpenter
First Street
H. C. Bohlken
Anna M. Seba
K. H. Thomas
Dora Gipen
Sylvester Adams
Sarah Farner
Grant Stambaugh
Emma Wenger
B. D. Edwards
Anna FE. Humble
New Library Circulation List with Classic and Modern Works
A catalog of books ready for circulation includes The Hidden Treasure Rihbany and The Valley of Silent Men Curwood. It features biographies, adventures, histories, children’s tales, and regional guides such as New Atlas of Jones County.
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Rihbany
Curwood
Anita
Bertha B
Ernest Cobb
Mason
Theodore Roosevelt
Bishop
Raphael Pumpelly
Pumpelly
Williams
Coat—Lee
Lynde
Mills
Lafayette
Nicolay
Perkins
Olcott
Doctor Dolittle—Lotting
Harriet and the Piper
Norris
Armfield
Hawes
Rohmer
Dave Porter
Stratemeyer
Harley—Gerould
Atlas
Jones County
City notices urge cleanup and traffic rule compliance
The mayor J. A. Voorhees orders cleanup of premises and alleys and warns the public to regulate automobile lights, close cutouts, and avoid parking in prohibited zones. Speed limit is 15 mph within the city. Paul Cutler named to head Marion schools. he previously served as Springville superintendent.
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J. A. Voorhees
Paul Cutler
Springville
Marion
Exchange Tariff Dilemma Sorgen Europe Markets
The piece argues that trade and tariffs shape postwar Europe’s bankruptcy recovery and American industry needs. It notes the tariff as essential for protection and market access and invites ideas to Congress, describing the topic as maddening politicians and business leaders alike.
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Cedar Rapids
Europe
Congress
North Dakota socialist experiment recalled in KC Times
The Kansas City Times recalls North Dakota’s socialist program under Mr Townley and likens it to a bolshevik commissaire in charge of Prussian oil fields who reported producing little petroleum yet establishing a communist principle.
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Kansas City Times
North Dakota
Townley
Rolfe Arrow Humorist Bets Dog Names For Easy Adoption
Bert Carson of Mitchellville tried for weeks to give away his dog Margaret and after renaming her to Claud got rid of it immediately. He adds a moral about naming girls as boys to ease rehoming.
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Rolfe Arrow
Bert Carson
Mitchellville
Mar- Garet
Claud
Christ Appeal Sermon At Union Service Planned
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to morning worship at 11 with Sunday school at 10 and evening service at 7 30 led by Pastor William Hayes Mitchell. The Sunday morning sermon is The Christ Appeal. A union service with the Presbyterian church follows in the evening. Young People’s Circle meets 6 45 with Sunday school at the usual hour.
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William Hayes Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church Announces Schedule and Union Service
Congregational Church led by Pastor William Porter Ames invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Evening services at 7 p.m. and midweek 7:45 p.m. feature the Young People group led by Myrtle Rockstad. A once-a-month union service will be at the Presbyterian church with Rev Mitchell.
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Jesus
Kingdom of God
Myrtle Rockstad
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Mitchell
Methodist Church
Leonard Duckett Pastor Preaches Sundays with Service Schedule
Leonard Duckett pastor announces regular worship each Sunday with Sunday school at 10 00 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and 730 p m. Strangers are especially welcome to attend.
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Leonard Duckett
St Matthew's Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Sigmund Ide is pastor at St Matthew's Lutheran Church. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. with preaching at 10:45 a.m. The 10:45 service alternates between German and English on successive Sundays. Luther League meets on the first Sunday each month.
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St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Sigmund Ide
Luther League
Sacred Heart Church Announces Sunday Services Schedule
Sacred Heart Church offers a first mass at 8:00 a.m. and a second mass at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school instructions begin at 2:15 p.m. followed by devotions at 3:00 p.m. Pastor George A. Hauck leads the services.
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Sacred Heart Church
George A. Hauck
Pastor Roland P Kuentzel Serves Regular Services
Roland P Kuentzel is the pastor with regular Sunday services including Sunday school at 10 00 am and preaching at 11 00 am Services alternate between German and Singlish preaching A cordial welcome to all members and friends to attend all services
Reparations settlement and U S funding impact
The Springfield Mass Republican notes that a German reparations agreement could aid business long term but requires Belgian and French participation to leverage American markets. It warns that unless Congress cuts military spending sharply, federal taxes will not fall and interest rates may stay high as government consumes capital.
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Springfield
Mass
Belgium
France
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
District Court in Jones County Iowa sets June term 1921 for final proof and probate of Elizabeth Lynch will. Notice states date April 11 1928 and June 6 1921 as the time for interested parties to appear and contest probate. Attorneys Hoxsee Coxsee listed for the estate.
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Jones County
Thees
B. Clerk District Court of Jones Co
Hoxsee
State of Town
Cheeil W. Hosford
Treauier of State
W. J. Burbenk
Sarah B. Hosford
Sarah 2. Hosford
Palmer A. Hosford
Sprague M. Jdesford
Orville C. Hosford
Stephen Hosford
Maude Lightfoot
Hazel Bailey
Cecil Curtis
Lulu Black
Lehman Cu Orlando Curtis
Howard Hosford
Curbut
Telen Hosford
Earl Lew Harriers
Ruth Morse
Anmamosa
J. W. Conmey
O. Sones
Richardson
Des Moines Should Pay Its Own Entertainment Costs
The Sioux City Journal questions why Iowa should grant $20,000 to Des Moines for national events and argues against statewide subsidies. It asks if other cities like Davenport Dubuque Council Bluffs or Sioux City would receive similar funding and concludes Des Moines should cover its own expenses.
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Sioux City Journal
State of Iowa
Des Moines
Davenport
Dubuque
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
General Assembly
Churches gain 667000 members in 1920 report
The Christian Herald notes United States churches added 667000 members in 1920, far surpassing the sub 44000 gain of 1919. While several denominations lost members in 1919, all organizations showed gains in 1920, signaling a strong year for church membership growth.
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Sioux City
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New Library Books
Cildner Bros. & Hughes
Iowa
Monticello, Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Reformed Church
Roland P. Kuentzel
Pastor
Nella Byers
Olin
G. Brazelton
G. C. Brazelton
Kill
Carl
J. V. Dautremont
Patrick
Main Street
J. A. Waddick, Deater
Hunt
Fred J. Kay
H.M. Remley
James Remley
Cemley A
La‘y. Anamona
DR. A.M. Maurice
Lovell
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Jood
Tahler’seeds
Ates
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Thomas Stimpson
Cornell Music Festival
Hulda Lashanska
Guy Mailer
Lee Pattison
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Stock
Merle Alcock
Cornell Oratorio Society
Mina Hager
Hugh Dickerson
Cornell College Conservatory
Mount Vernon, Iowa
Standard Oil Company
Middle West
Standard Oil ,Company
Michigan
Aves
Chicago
RULES
Jones County Fair
Fair Association
H. M. Carlsen
B. R. Ohe
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