Wanichek Band Play Opens Center Junction Concert
In Onstow April 30 residents heard the Wanichek band at Center Junction. The community reflects on recent deaths and family moves with Rev. McQuown set to leave for Rudolph Oklahoma and Mrs Ida Overley’s funeral marking a somber week for local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Hamilton
Thompsonville
Connecticut
Jane
McQuown
Presbyterian Church
Rudolph
Oklahoma
John Dennison Esq
Clay Township
F. J. Sokol
Madison Township
Wyoming Township
Ida Overley
J. G. Overley
A. E. Chase
Harry
South Dakota
Mr. Long
Castle Grove News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
April reports from Castle Grove note social events and visits including a dance at Henry Johnson's, a new phone patronage by Thos F King M Haley and John Evans of Central City, and a Sunday visit by J B Zimmerman of Monticello. A new arrival at John B Cashman’s home brightens the county line, Greenside's museum shows tour Downerville, and Dan Hogan welcomes a daughter. Fire destroys stove wood at John Barrack's. origin unclear with a distant steam engine unlikely to cause it. blaze found at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
J. B. Clark
Ryan
Henry Johnson
Thos. F. King
M. Haley
John Evans
C. R. Mann
Central City
J. B. Zimmerman
Monticello
John B. Cashman
S. Greenside
Downerville
Dan Hogan
J. H. Heisey
George
David Heisey
Cedar Rapids
N. C
Community Notes From Center Junction Village
Center Junction column reports residents seen in town last Saturday and visitors from Wyoming and Monticello. Local workers change posts at Milwaukee depot in Scotch Grove and future Rock Island line work is noted. A Christian Endeavor and Epworth League bazaar and Friday night entertainment with home made sweets and refreshments is planned in the opera house for May 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
McDonald
Beulah Markham
Wyoming
Nellie Williamson
Monticello
James Meade
Independence
J. Lansing
Andrew Robertson
Dora Smith
Minnie Dawson
Maurice
Will Brown
Milwaukee
Scotch Grove
M. O. Felton
Mary van Slyke
Will Stingley
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Road
Christian Endeavor and
Epworth League Societies
Opera House
Certification of M B A policy payment by Matthiessen
A notice from Monticello dated April 24 states A Matthiessen secretary of Cyclone Lodge No. 27 M B A paid 2000 dollars on a policy held by the late husband of a widow with seven children. The family thanks the lodge and urges patronage of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
A. Matthiessen
Cyclone Lodge No. 27
Klondike Creamery March Report Released by Secretary
The Klondike Creamery Co reports March production of milk and cream figures and butter output. It lists average meadow price and totals in a concise monthly communiqué signed by Secretary Bonren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike Creamery Report
Klondike Creamery Co
Riverside Letters from N W Austin on California life
N W Austin writes from Riverside California April 18 1903 to Express readers praising Riverside progress and climate. He notes courts hotels and buildings under construction and a planned Roosevelt visit May 7 5 30 pm to 8 am next day. He contrasts Riverside with Monticello condemning saloons and urging prohibition.
Death of Mrs. Tippin Ends 65 Years of Marriage
Catharine Caris Tippin, born 1812 in Pennsylvania, died April 17 1908 in Manhattan, Kansas at age 91. She and Michael Tippin wed 1838 in Ohio and lived in Iowa and Kansas before settling in Manhattan. Funeral held at M E church with Rev. Gill and Rev. Miller. Survived by three children and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Caris
Northumberland County
Penn
Carroll Co
Ohio
Michael Tippin
Jones Co
Iowa
Concordia
Manhattan
M. E
Edward Gill
Burlingame
J. K. Miller
M. E. Church
C. L. Butler
L. D. Tippin
Topeka
Mary Snyder
Kansas City
Snyder
W. E. Butler
Riley
E. M. Tippin
New Haven
Milwaukee St Paul Rail Rate From Monticello to Dakota
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway sets May 5 and 12 1903 as the start of a new rate from Monticello Iowa to all points in South Dakota and North Dakota. For more information contact a local agent or write F A Miller general passenger agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
South Dakota
North Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Round trip travel from Monticello to San Francisco or LA
From Monticello Iowa to San Francisco or Los Angeles and return First class tickets May 3 and 12 to 18 via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Return limit July 15th Ask nearest agent for details or write to F A Miller general passenger agent Chicago 4512 Notice to Lowell Township Taxpayers The road taxes payable in money receipted for at Monticello State Bank or by L E Pride superintendent of the roads Fred Voorhees Township Clerk 4415 Water Notice Water rents due May 1st must be paid within 30 days or water will be shut off F Kellum Water Supt Wanted A man and wife to work on a farm Good wages Call on or write to 4412 F M Benedict F R D No 1 Anamosa Iowa Remember the big store for your carpets rugs and linoleums Shilers Bolton Just received a car of the celebrated American Field fence at Davis Hardware G W Eastwood will handle Kemp Burpee Manure Spreader Every sack of Cream flour guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded For sale at the Model A staple line of groceries always fresh and cheap at Burrichter's Bargains in all kinds of granite ware at Davis Hardware Buy Kranz confections at the Model New Dress Goods and Silks at H C Wills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Lowell Township
Monticello State Bank
L. E. Pride
Fred Voorhees
Pasture Land for Rent with Water on 35 Acres
About 35 acres of good pasture offered for rent. Can rent as a body or take stock. Features reliable running water. Suitable for livestock grazing with steady supply.
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for sale
A buyer touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy and pleasant to take, mild in action, and capable of making one want an extra slice of bacon for breakfast, claiming they beat all laxatives. For sale by Bacher & Abel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacher & Abel
Notice of Probate and Several District Court Actions
District Court notices in Jones County Iowa include quiet title petitions across multiple property parcels in Monticello and Anamosa with defendants unknown and heirs listed. Also probate filings announce Henry Hoffman and Jonas Cool wills to be probated at May 1903 terms, with notices published in Monticello Express and Manchester Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jones County
Michael McLaughlin
Samuel By
District Court of the
State of
Iowa
Lee
George Robison
Gee. Robison
Jane Robison
Michael Murphy
Monticello
J. W. Coxsee
Town
Anamosa
B. H. Minumi
Eighteenth Judicial District of
District Court
John Rieder
North Range
Thomas Knobs
Arthur Haddock
J. W. Doxsze
B. H. Minner
Thg District Court
Henry Hoffman
Delaware County
Jonas Cool
Manchester
John Georgen
Herrick & Buuder
John Lapham
M. H
Hutton
Busie Lapham Barrows
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THE
J. W. Doxsee
R, Bonren
N. W. Austin
California
Riversipg
Car
the Express
Bidwell
Geo
Stuhler
Riverside
Glenwood
Roosevelt
Kansas
Tippen
Felows
Dakotas
F. Keilum
F. M. Benedict
F.R.D
Shilers & Bolton
Just
Davis’ Hardware
G. W. Eastwood
Kemp & Burpee
Davidson Bros
Burrichter’s
H. C. Wills
Des Moines
Ta Sega
Alex Livingston
Chamberlain
Haynes Parker Pirie
Lineville
Ala
Bacher & el
Reuben
William Shaffer
Dennison
McCaw
Augusta I. Elisa
James Il. Bliss
J.W. Doxsee
Alfred RK
Coxsee
Mary J. Doxser
Executrix
Executor
David Nelligan
George Mayne
Township
Wm. H. Walworth
George H. Walworth
J. W. Doxser
B. H. Miner
Levi Gassett
Joshua Barney
John Klinkner
Dennis Brophy
Section 25
Township 86
Dafandante
North Range 1
Matthe Hughes
Patrick Murphy
J.H. Ramsey
J. W. Doxsar
Soetje’s
Ws District Court
William Caldwell
A. D
J. H. Ramary
Susie Lapham Barrows
M. H. Hutton
Said County
Law
Hiram Arnold
Genes County
F . Arnold
E. E. Reep
Hall
Lowell State Bank
Geo. L., Lovell
J. W
Board OF Directors
R. C. Stirton
H. Sandhouse
Nicholas Holst
A. L. Fair
W. A. Mirick
J. S. Hall
M. Schodde
Anks
H. F. Witt
Deutscher Proaracter
Hicks & Eilers Bld
Monticello, Ia
Kaufman Carleton
Golden Eagle Clothing House
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