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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1915

Page

4

Claims versus Jones County township officers outline

Detailed list of expenditures and payments to trustees clerks and officers for February and April meetings across multiple townships including Fairview Two Hale Two and Dearborn Construction Co. plus support for paupers insane patients widow pensions and various road and bridge projects with totals and line items.

Frank Allen M't’g Cass Jas B Fagan Fairview Hale GM Hogeboom J Kremer Nic Manternach H C Manuel Geo D McDonald J A McDonald W Morse Geo P Rogers O F Saxson DA White Board of Review Wyoming City J J Hines Gophers T F Allen Nicholes Oakdale Lizzie Lang Lee Rathbun J M Young Justice Court

Dyersville Quiet Zone Muffler Notice Sparks Protests

Hopkinton Leader notes Dyersville authorities posted notices requiring mufflers be kept closed in town to curb noise. The piece mocks the crackdown and urges motorists to resist, arguing open mufflers share drivers’ thrills and speed.

Hopkinton Dyersville

Monticello Plans May Cleanup Week

The Monticello Improvement Club votes to start a general cleanup campaign May 10 with volunteers raking lawns cleaning yards and vacant lots. Davenport Cedar Rapids and Dubuque show success with prizes for best lawn alley and yard and urge local participation to boost civic spirit.

Monticello Monticellio Davenport

Sealed bids sought for county road work in Anamosa Iowa

Bids due by 10 am Tuesday May 4 1915 at the county auditor’s office for grading on the county road system between sections 25 and 30 Washington and Clay townships plans available at the office. A 5 percent certified check payable to E J Hines required with each bid. If the bid is accepted and the contract bond not filed within ten days the bidder pays liquidated damages. The county may waive defects and reject all bids. Tender items include grading from station 93 to 115 Onslow and Cascade road with about 2000 cubic yards of earth to move.

Anamosa Iowa Washington Clay Townships E. J. Hines Onslow Cascade Road Slay

Where the Tramp Scored The Farming Business

A compact Victorian clash over charity and labor unfolds as a farmer’s wife defends feeding a tramp, arguing the satisfaction lies in watching a man eat without complaint while guiding the household through social tension.

Tourist car service to Los Angeles offers morning arrivals

Milwaukee Road operates a through tourist car from Monticello every Tuesday at 2 25 p m via Marion Iowa to connect with the Pacific Limited to Los Angeles arriving 10 30 a m Friday. The service also covers Denver San Francisco Portland Omaha and intermediate towns enabling a Grand Circle Tour at low fares with sleeper reservations available through the local agent.

Los Angeles Monticello Marion Iowa Pacific Limited Milwaukee California Denver San Francisco Portland Omaha Towns Pacific North Coast Puget Sound Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

The Dog and Human Virtues Compared by M. Blaze

The dog embodies gratitude and selfless devotion while humans betray these traits. A dog remains loyal in misfortune, aids its master even in poverty, and would accompany them to death. The piece contrasts canine fidelity with fleeting human courtships and marriages noted by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

M. Blaze St. Louis Globe-Democrat

General prosperity seen with powder mills and hospitals abroad

Omaha Bee notes improving general prosperity influenced by two leading industries powder mills and medical facilities overseas.

Omaha Bee General Prosperity

Iowa Woman Credits Mayr’s Remedy For Recovery

Mrs. William Litzenberg of Montezuma Iowa says Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cured her long stomach and digestive troubles. After four bottles she regained appetite energy and strength and reports lasting relief with no more distress after eating.

William Litzenberg Montezuma Iowa Mayr

Physician and Surgeon Office at Residence

A physician and surgeon maintains an office at their residence on South Cedar Street in Monticello Iowa Calle Jay or night promptly attended to for medical needs and emergencies.

South Cedar St Monticello Iowa Jay

Anamosa Office Open Schedule Given for Beaver Residence

The Anamosa office at 104 North Garnavilla Street lists hours Monday Wednesday and Friday. Mr and Mrs L A Beaver are associated with the address and designation D C.

Final Reports Filed for Jones County Estates 1915

Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates are on file with the Clerk of the District Court. A final hearing and approval are set for May 10 1915 at the court to allow interested parties to appear file exceptions and show cause.

District Court Jones County George Cowan Isabelle Cowan Howard E. Deischer Sarah Deischer Wilhelmina Hinrichs John D. Hinrichs Tobias Hinrichs W. A. Mirick A. A. Mirick J. W. Doxsee Peter Ommen George Sutherland Hayo Haven John Wennekamp Amanda E. Hosford Howard L. Hosford Helen R. Hosford John W. Livingston Charles C. Livingston Robert Livingston Anamosa Iowa G. A. Fisher Jones Co

Haynes Light Six Demonstration Runs 50,000 Miles

At the Newark New Jersey branch of Haynes Automobile Company a model 30 Haynes Light Six motor started December 1 1914 and ran night and day until April 5 1915 reaching 50 000 miles on the speedometer. The car stayed in a show window with rear wheels revolving and the hood removed. The engine operated without cooling and without adjustments during the test. The Stewart vacuum gasoline feed kept the tank topped up while oil consumption averaged 500 miles per quart. Water added only after 850 miles. Gasoline efficiency averaged 22 miles to the gallon.

Newark, New Jersey Haynes Automobile Company Stewart United States Pacific Coast Ack

Public notice of estate administration in Jones county Iowa

The District Court of Jones county Iowa appoints Lovell State Bank as administrator of the estate of John Crapser deceased. All claimants must file sworn statements with the Clerk within legal time and creditors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated at Anamosa Iowa April 5 1915 J W Coxsee attorney for the estate.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa John Crapser Anamosy A. D

Quiet title suit in Jones County Iowa against several defendants

In the May Term 1915 of the District Court of Jones County Iowa Joseph A Morrison sues Ezekial Moore William Moore Margaret Banghart John Taylor Richard Croston Pall Becker and Mary Becker claiming ownership in fee simple to the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 23 township 86 north range 1 west and seeks to quiet title after ten years adverse possession urging defendants to appear by noon May 2 1915 at Anamosa court house or face default and decree.

Notich District Court Jones County Iowa Joseph A. Morrison Ezekial Moore William Moore Margaret Banghart John Taylor Richard Croston Pall Becker Mary Becker Anamosa

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State of Iowa T J Jones C D Grimm R H Quigley Ben Reynolds O D Lockhart Wm E Ratclitt Tom Luneck W M Stupp A Bowman Geo Howard J McKay August Ahrensen Floyd Briggs H Schwartz RD McIntyre H Johnson WJ Mills Thos Levien Sam Rigby Henry Landmann J J Locher King Frank Riches Bohren R Bohren Delaware County County Line Bridge John W Livingston Moncrief Bros Nebraska Bridge & Lumber Co Car Otto Otten Russell Grader Co J Ricklers Downing Anamosa Lumber Co Dearborn & Sons Crow Creek Eelipse Lumber Co Frank Flaherty Wm Flaherty Mont Flaherty Brewery Bridge Stone City Marsh Ireland SB King Lister Bros Geo Meeks Monroe F Moffett Ed McCann HD Miller Olin Lumber Columber Russell Starry & Monroe LJ Underwood Streeper’s Clinton Bridge & Iron Works Onslow Savings Bank Joel Reyner Gallagher Sterling Illinois VE Polis E. G. Rawson Onslow, Iowa The W. A. Mirick, M. D J. W. Doxler Lowell Bronx Chiropractic Monticello State Bank Lowe Brothers Kettlitz & Kay Haynes America M. F Moticello Oscape Proctor Perley S. 2Nd St. E Cedar Rapids, Towa Lovell State Bank J. W. Coxsee Edward D. Hogan Plaintiff M. W. Herrick E. E. Reed Herrick & Reed Attorneys AT Law Horse Hospital George Albery Cedar Street First Street Hamberlain Kettuitz Kay Europe Dr. Price Cream Baking Powder Fame Price Cereal* Products CO Minneapolis, Minn
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