Longtime farmer Joseph M. King dies at 85
Joseph M. King aged 85 and a 73 year resident of the area died at his North Cedar street home after a period of illness. He was born May 19 1844 in Ohio and moved to Illinois then Iowa with his parents in 1856. He farmed in Castle Grove township for 63 years before moving to Monticello with his wife Cathie in 1894. He is survived by his widow son Adelbert King three grandchildren Theola Delmar and Lloyd King and a host of friends. Funeral held at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Robert Davies officiating and burial in Oakwood cemetery. Relatives traveled from Edgar Nebraska Marion Center Junction and other towns. June 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Moore King
North Cedar Street
Theola King
Mr. King
Ohio
Oxford College
Iowa
Joseph
Mary Ann King
Richland Township
Jones County
California
Castle Grove
Monticello
King
Cathie Wrester
Gilen House
Anamosa
Delmar
Lloyd King
Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert Davies
Oakwood Cemetery
Frank King
John King
Oscar Schlichtman
Edgar
Nebraska
Myron Knapp
H. P. Kline
George Knapp
Oliver Tilton
Marion
Elmer Schrader
Galen Brady
Center Junction
Fire destroys barn and sheds on L W Lovell farm Castle Grove
A large fire at the L W Lovell farm one half mile north of the Nickel Plate creamery along the Linn county line destroyed a 26 by 40 barn a 20 by 40 machine shed two chicken houses and much farm equipment. Albert Schmidt owned and insured losses at about 1880 on buildings and 1000 on personal property with further insurance coverage. Fire started around 1130 Saturday from overheated hay and was aided by a gasoline drum explosion. Nearby trees were singed and Lovell plans immediate new buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Lovell
Linn
Albert Schmidt
John Schoon
Lovell
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Castle Grove Township
Car Side Swipes Culvert Wrecks Rickels Roadster
Elmer Rickels’s new Whip pet sport roadster was badly damaged Sunday evening on a gravel road between Monticello and Center Junction after a passing maneuver hit a culvert end. The rear wheel and fender were smashed, the body shifted, and repairs are estimated at about $150 with insurance to cover part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rickels
Monticello
Center Junction
Rickels
Fine Band Concert At City Park Tonight
The evening concert in Monticello features a mix of light classical and operatic selections. It opens with the overture Morning Noon and Night in Vienna and includes pieces from Gilbert and Sullivan’s H. M. S. Pinafore and other popular numbers, promising a nostalgic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Jones County Fair
Monticello
Vienna
Suppe
Poupee Valiante
Neighborhoods That Interest Henry Cowell in Manchester
Henry Cowell of Manchester attempted to take his own life Friday amid long illness. The town reports a string of incidents including thefts, fires, assaults, and traffic injuries across Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Mechanicsville, Hopkinton, and Delhi with several people identified by name and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cowell
Manchester
Patrick Crowley
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Broulck
O. F. Casey
Ryan
John Mangold
Stock
Gerald Hopkins
Main Street
Wyoming
Camp Fire Girls End Camp at Crystal Lake
Camp at Crystal Lake near DeWitt closes after two weeks of activities. Eighteen girls attended across two weeks with awards for Wohelo honor, swimming badges, and best camper recognitions. Notable names include Margaret McNeill, Mary Stickford, Betty Kay, Elizabeth McLaughlin, and Vivian Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lake
DeWitt
Era
Maquoketa
Mona Lightfoot
Madge Dickey
Margaret McNeill
Mary Stickford
Betty Kay
Vivian Smith
Vivian Bancroft
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Helen Louise Stuhler
Betty Denkhoff
Evelyn
Miriam Fairbanks
Velma Che
Jean Hogan
Irma
Winnie Rohr
Alfreda Reed
Evelyn Fairbanks
Winnie
Irma Rohr
The
Guardian
Alice Reed
Ervin E. Reed
Two Children Hit by Cars in Separate Incidents
Harold Hogan five year old son of Mr and Mrs Guy Hogan was struck by a Ford coupe driven by Mrs Charles Rowe of Onslow while riding a tricycle. He sustained bruises and an ankle injury and was treated at John McDonald hospital. In a second incident Mrs Leonard Durst was struck on Primary 161 by a car driven by Maxine Redmond and suffered a fractured collar bone, treated at McDonald hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ferguson
Mechanicsville
Hopkinton
Jones County
Delhi
Emily Orr
Edmund
Orr
Cedar Rapids
Florence Ripple
Howard Gleason
Illinois Central
Earlville
Gleason
Dubuque
Perry Jayne Bridge Construction Company
Harold Hogan
Guy Hogan
Charles Rowe
Onslow
Monticello Girls Take Three Week Auto Trip South
Miss Harriet Rohn Lena Marugg and Clara Schoon left last Monday on a three weeks vacation trip visiting Mammoth caves Louisville and Hodgenville Kentucky birthplace of Lincoln and other Kentucky mountains. Miss Marugg and Schoon return late August while Miss Rohn begins secretarial duties August 15 at Hindman Settlement School Cumberland mountains under Christian welfare board.
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Harriet Rohn
Lena Marugg
Clara Schoon
Mammoth Caves
Louisville
Hodgensville
Kentucky
Lincoln
Marugg
Schoon
Miss Rohn
Hindman Settlement
Cumberland Mountains
Christian Workers
Local Boys Headed to Des Moines Training Camp
Gene Carmichael Kenneth Burris and Harry Schneiter left yesterday to enter a month's training at the citizen's military training camp in Des Moines. Their rail fare was paid, and their hitching saved nearly eight dollars on travel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Carmichael
Kenneth Burris
Harry Schneiter
Des Moines
4 H Clubs Compete For Honors In Jones County
Monticello hosts Jones county 4 H Achievement Day on Friday August 9 at the public school auditorium. Eight clubs compete for champion demonstration teams best clothing articles and health champion with a free trip to the state fair as prize. County Agent Max Wortman notes the program starts 10 am with singing memory contest and clothing judging then a noon picnic dinner. Afternoon events include a vocal solo by Grizeldaorse and eight club demonstrations to determine winners.
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Monticello
Jones County
Des Moines
Max Wortman
Grizelda Orse
Adams
Phillips
Oriole Club
Fairview Township
Reuel McColm
Bluebird Club
Cass Township
Ray Fairbanks
Wise Owl Club
Jackson Township
W. E. Hay
Busy Workers Club
Castle Grove
Clarence McLaughlin
George Rickels
Busy Bee Club
Madison Township
Grace Vrooman
Happy Hour Club
Wyoming Township
Dorothy Johnson
True Hearts Club
Rome Township
Earl Duncan
Peoria Township
Bernard
Agnes E Maire Weds Merle Knight In Monticello Home
Agnes Elsie Maire and Merle Andrew Knight married last Saturday at 8 o'clock in Castle Grove township home of Mr and Mrs Olin Howie. Rev Leonard Duckett officiated with a large wedding party and guests from Monticello Sioux Falls Marion and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Elsie Maire
Merle Andrew Knight
Leonard Duckett
First Presbyterian Church of
Monticello
Olin Howie
Castle Grove Township
Clara Schoon
Edward Brutsman
Chicago
Marguerite Maire
James Howie
Mendelssohn
Lena Marugg
Dorothy Eby
Marugg
Knight
Chicago University
Wayne Township
Lovell Township
Ulysses Maire
George Knight
Marion
Marion High School
Quaker Oats Company
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
South Dakota
George Bonjour
George and
Leo
Olin
Roy Sell
Ray and
Gaylon
Harlan Knight
Boy's Eyes Injured When Tire Blows Out
Buster Rynerson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Earl Rynerson, was seriously injured when a tire on his father's car by the house blew up in his face. Doctors say sight will be saved but he must wear eye coverings for a week or more to keep all light out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Rynerson
Earl Rynerson
Buster
Birthday Milestone for Monticello Resident John Behrends
Monticello resident John Behrends turns seventy five on August 9. He invites the Monticello cello band to dedicate any additional numbers played Thursday night August 8 to his birthday. Born August 9 1854 in Wittmund Germany he enjoys old time friends from Monticello and nearby communities sending birthday cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Behrends
Monticello
the Express
John
Wittmund
Germany
China’s New Woman in Modern China
Rev H G Hallock writes from Shanghai about China’s young women gaining education work rights and public roles. He notes changes from bound feet to bicycles and fashions, women as clerks bankers lawyers doctors and even soldiers, and their involvement in Red Cross work and protests as the nation seeks peace and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hallock
Shanghai
China
Rev. Hallock
Red Cross
Nanking
Church of Christ
Florence Curtis Leaves 23000 To Riverside Cemetery
Florence Curtis of Anamosa left a estate exceeding 50000 with over half to public purposes. Her will filed in district court names Riverside cemetery improvements 10000 and a 10000 trust fund for upkeep plus 3000 bequest, with residue to the cemetery association. Executors are Chicago men and the plan funds stay in New Mexico until division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Curtis
Anamosa
Express
B G. Rees
District Court
Riverside Cemetery
Florence Foster Flemming
Clara Foster Bacon
Una Morse Alien
Lute Foster Kissam
Katrina Morse
Lou Mellinger Mirick
Maude Mirick Cooper
Carrie Sheean
Lilian Hart Kerr
Orpha Hansell
Geneva Osborne
Neta Clay
Carol Brown
Molly Hanson
Prentice Foster Bacon
Robert Harry
Fannie Crawford
Hattie Cook
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Congregational (University) Church of Chicago
Congregational Church of
Irving Mirick, Jr
William Maguire
John Z. Lull
Chicago
Clifford B. Paul
James E. Remley
Cemetery Association
New Mexico
Luther Foster
J LeRoy Farmer Puts Up Big Pack Of Beans
J LeRoy Farmer Canning company packs string beans at its Cedar Rapids plant with 250 women and 150 youths. Daily output averages 1 750 cases and 42 000 cans, while last Thursday's run reached 2 365 cases 56 760 cans. Farm operation notes improved bean quality and strong market demand. Thirty acres north of Monticello also yield excellent harvests for future income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. LeRoy Farmer Canning Company
Cedar Rapids
Farmer Cannery
Iowa
Farmer
Monticello
Fourteen Standardized Rural Schools In Jones County
Jones County currently lists fourteen standardized rural schools eligible for state aid based on meeting educational standards. The aid plan originally intended six dollars per pupil from a one hundred thousand dollar appropriation. At the latest distribution, two thousand two hundred nine approved schools served thirty eight thousand eight hundred thirty nine pupils, receiving two dollars and fifty six cents per pupil.
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Jones County
Linn County
Delaware County
Dubuque County
Jackson County
Benton County
Thieves Steal 200 Buff Rock Chickens From Giese Farm
Thieves took 200 Buff Rock chickens from Jake Giese's farm last Saturday night leaving no clues. A poisoned dog on the property suffered earlier, and prior trouble linked to the Giese family is noted. Hot weather and a burned dog bite the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Giese
Giese
Jake
Hate A Serial Story To Start In The Express
A display ad previews Hate by Arthur D. Howden Smith to begin in the Express August 8. The tale follows Captain Fellowes an American seaman driven by blind hatred to seek revenge on a presumed betrayer amid swift action and sea battles of sailing ships.
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the Express
Arthur D. Howden Smith
Nand
Captain Fellowes
The
Express
Lovell Bank Buys County Bonds in Major County Deal
The Lovell State Bank of Monti cello bought bonds totaling 235000 dollars at five percent interest last Thursday evening. The county board accepted a bid at par after bids from bond houses fell short due to rising market rates. The sale funds highway 117 paving and marks the largest single deal by a local bank, backed by belief in the bonds’ value and county support.
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Lovell State Bank of
Monticello
Board of Supervisors
Holcomb
George L. Lovell
L. W. Lovell
Lovell State Bank
Man Attacked by Bull Tossed Over Fence Near Manchester
Leonard Glass aged 42 living near Manchester was attacked by a Brown Swiss bull while repairing a fence. The 3-year-old bull charged, knocked him down, then tossed him over a four foot fence. Glass suffered a broken collar bone several broken ribs and severe bruises. His wife Mrs Glass witnessed the attack.
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Leonard Glass
Manchester
Glass
Mule Killed After Auto Accident Near Monti Cello
John Weers accidentally struck a mule owned by Mr. Null near Monti Cello yesterday afternoon. The mule, a farm asset from the Null farm, suffered two broken legs and was shot after collision with a moving auto. A threshing crew were at the Null farm when the animal wandered into the road. Weers failed to see the mule in time to stop. The mule was considered a good animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weers
John Null
Monticello
Car mechanic blinded by tire blowout at home
Carl Arduser was fixing a car tire when the inner tube bulged and exploded, blinding him for about twenty minutes. The accident occurred at his Richland residence as he attempted to push the tube back in with a screwdriver handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Arduser
Richland
Mr. Arduser
Axel Kraft
Cities Service Station Names New Monticello Manager
Leslie Reade has accepted the position of manager for the Cities Service filling station at the corner of First and Main streets. He started work today succeeding Harry Ireland, who has served as manager for some time and plans to remain in Monticello.
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Leslie Reade
First
Main Streets
Harry Ireland
Ireland
Monticello
Behrens Auto Co Opens Its New Garage
Behrens Auto Co opens a new garage and service station on Primary 161 Main street in Monticello on August 12. Owners Henry Behrens and John Rickels supervise brick and tile construction, with a two display rooms and a blacksmith shop. Hans Lukermann oversees office and books, while Henry Eihlis leads auto repairs. Dealers for Willys Knight and Whippet. Eclipse Lumber Yard supplied materials. Special free gifts on opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Messrs
Henry Behrens
John Rickels
Dennison
Monticello
Peliey Bros
George Vesey
Quaker State
Hans Lukermann
Behrens
Lukermann
Germany
Henry Eihlis
Anamosa
Behrens Auto Company
Willys- Knight
Whippet
the Express
Eclipse Lumber Yard
Bill Long Fished But Not For Long
An old-timer named Bill Long was caught fishing without a license on the Maquoketa. A city justice fined him 19.75 with proceeds split among state, the esquire, and a visiting enforcer. The piece hints the area may not be state waters and jokes about license rules and Andy Gump methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Long
Maquoketa
Andy Camp
Bill
Anamosa
Esquire
Andy Gump
Ninety Six Patrons Share Creamery Gains in June
J L Batchelder reports nineteen patrons of the Farmers Mutual Creamery of Sand Spring received cream checks over 200 dollars in June. The nine teen averaged 293.31 and total patrons averaged about 155 dollars each, with butterfat priced at 50 cents. First six months showed over 150 percent gain from last year and an average test above 30 percent. List of top nineteen earners includes Kurt, Littlefield, Becker, Gearhart, Flanagan, Weber, Trenkamp, Shaw, Smyth, White, Slauson, Sackett, Seibold, Turnis, Baum, Stimson, Kraus, Smith, Schoon, Neil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Batchelder
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Association
Sand Spring
P. J. Kurt
James Littlefield
H. Becker
E. Gearhart
Flanagan and Littlefield
Weber and Gestel
Trenkamp Bros
D. Dwsshaw
Smyth Sisters
R. White
Slauson
Joe Miller
Sackett and Littlefield
Seibold & Son
J. Turnis
Baum and Stimson
P. White
M. Kraus
J. P. Smith
Schoon
Lang
Iellberg
E. Neil
Wilcox Family Reunion At Baldwin Hosts Fifty Attendees
A Wilcox family reunion was held at Baldwin last Sunday with fifty people in attendance. From the local area were Mr and Mrs Fawin Wilcox and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Walker and family, Mr and Mrs Harold Wilcox and Carl Hutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Baldwin
Irs
Fawin Wilcox
Frank Walker
Harold Wilcox
Carl Hutton
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Joseph M. King
Part
E. H. DeWitt
Lampe Oe
C. L. Anderson
Highway No. 20
Jack O'Brien
United States Grand Jury
Ben Tegeler
Jack Tegeler
Grant Highway Park
Dyersville
Federal Grand Jury
Myr Heald
Springville
Frank Smith
Willis Grub
Reformatory
Grubb
Nelson
Smith
Agnes E. Maire
Sat
Bride
J. LeRoy Farmer
Mercury
Lovell Bank
Cities
Behrens Auto Co
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