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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1925

Page

5

Castle Grove Farm Bureau Meeting and Local News 1925

The Castle Grove farm bureau held a well attended meeting with County Agent Smith presenting a film on bovine tuberculosis eradication. Prof C O Bates spoke on water purification and demonstrations showed spontaneous combustion. An August 26 program includes a play Who's the Boss. An auto accident near FE McLaughlin's left passengers shaken but unharmed. Various visits and local notices follow including injuries and social events.

Castle Grove Cedar Rapids Bates Coe College City Chemist Mr. Smith Messrs W. D. McLaughlin E. F. Burr F. D. Deischer S. M. Hosford Mary Delay Cass Boss Jones County Kuriger John Specht Louis Lange Luther League Monticello George Specht Anamosa Jones County Farm Bureau F. C Cramer Wyoming C. B. Larkey D. J. Hogan John Hasler Delhi A. McLaughlin Coggon Carl Wendt Ryan Hermanahn Joseph L. Appleby Aonticello H. FP. Rainger Waterloo J. Jeffennessey Max Specht Davenport

Threshing Fire Injures One as Strawstack Burns

On August 4 1925 near Olin a threshing accident caused a strawstack fire when a engine spark ignited dry straw. Mr Vorse jumped from the stack and broke his arm. Crews saved the stack and no other property burned.

Peck Olin Eorge Vorse Vorse John Gray Wo. O W. Gray Charles Gray John ‘Iallman Daaughter Lois Morley Mary and Lawrence van Styke Mabel Gray W. Burlingmair Anamosa James Gray Lowell Lincoln Kansas Iowa Alex Robertson Amber Savipes Bank Phil Daly Diedrick Dirks Langworthy S. W. Clark Fred Bangs Miller Crispin Cal Chase Maxine Rhiny Wessels Mechames Will Clark Herman Ricklefs Catch Grove H. A W. Clark Ed Herren

Local residents host and visit before returning home

On August 3 1925 the Dolan family hosted visitors from Davenport Marion Anamosa Mitchell Kensett and Minneapolis Relatives and friends such as Miss Mary Dolan Clair Conklin Mrs Conklin and Mr and Mrs Ralph Richards assembled. departures included Mrs H B Flockhart and Mrs Katie Franklin with trips planned to Mitchell and Kensett. Mrs Julia Randall hosted Mrs DeForest of Washington as a guest.

Margaret Dolan Greene Mary Dolan Clair Conklin Davenport Conklin A. D. Flockhart Anamosa Mitchell Ralph Richards Kensett Mr. Richards H. B. Flockhart Minneapolis Julia Randall Mrs DeForest Washington Dobn Lauser Marion Dolan Home Roy Fisher Central City

Obituaries and notices from Anamosa area deaths and events

The community records deaths including Co Graham from a stroke at home on July 21 and John Harrington at Strawberry Hill after strokes. Notices detail travels of George McCain to Chicago, Mr and Mrs McCarn planning a California visit, Lee Van Kirk’s work in Manchester and Waverly, A A Bowman’s Bettendorf venture, infant Pauline Levien death and Clyde William illness, T W Shapley’s passing after years as a respected citizen, and Rev E Evans leading Harrington funeral at Riverside.

Co Graham George McCain Chicago McCarn California Los Angeles Lee van Kirk Anamosa Lee Manchester Waverly State Municipal van Kirk A. A. Bowman Lost Nation Press Bettendorf Davenport Art Edward Levien Pauline Clyde William John Harrington Strawberry Hill Harrington Loder Anamusa Mr. Shapley Hin

Mrs Maggie Davis visits Monticello sister for birthday

Mrs Maggie Davis travels Wednesday morning to Monticello to spend the day with her sister Mrs George Keith who marked her 63rd birthday on the same day. The text notes a damaging Sunday hail storm across Fayette county west of Strawberry Point and in Manchester area ruining cornfields.

Maggie Davis Monticello George Keith Fayette County Strawberry Point Manchester Calmar Milwaukee Company Hose Williamson Iowa City The State University Williamson Hupkinton

Lutheran Church Notices and Schedule Highlights

AMOREG THE CHURCHES Yatthew s Evy Lutheran Church S M Ide Pastor August 9 No services this Sunday No Sunday school The pastor will preach at a mission rally Hawkeye O Sitzler Pastor Next Sunday August 1 Sunday School 9 45 a m English Services 10 30 a m Luther League 8 00 p m Ladies Aid Friday August 7 at the home of Mrs Willms Please attend St John s Ey Lutheran Church Paul T Gutknecht Pastor Sunday School 10 00 a m German Service 10 45 a m Service at Trinity 8 45 a m 9 00 4 m Early fall plowing knocks weeds

Hawkeye Luther League Ladies’ Aid Willms St. John’s Ey Paul T. Gutknecht Trinity

Jones County Farm Bureau Sets Home Project Plans

Jones County Farm Bureau committee meets at the bureau office to finalize the home project display for the Anamosa Fair from August 1 to 14. Exhibits cover nutrition topics from townships and feature table service baking powder and flour demonstrations.

County Home Project Committee M. W. Baltz James Daugherty GJ. van Buren Gotsch Will Behnke F. D. Sutherland Farm Bureau Madison Vale Greenfield

Cascade seeks flood controls and bridge plans stalled

Cascade residents urged the Dubuque county supervisors to replace the Maquoketa River stone arch bridge at Cascade with a suspension bridge as a drainage district petition was delayed. Officials said action hinges on recommendations from the state highway commission or county engineer before any flood prevention project proceeds. Representatives expect no survey soon and drainage petitions for Cascade will wait on those recommendations.

Dubuque Cascade State Highway Commission Jones County

Automobile Collision Near Mount Vernon Claims Daly Car

Mrs William Daly and daughter Mary Doretina were in a Daly coupe with Miss Willa Corrah and Jobin Mirehedi driving another car when a two car collision occurred about five miles south of Mount Vernon on Sunday evening. The Daly vehicle was badly damaged but its occupants escaped serious injury. The other car's occupants were not identified.

Anamosa Eureka William Daly Mary Doretina Willa Curcorah Nachess Jobin Mirehedi Iowa Citys Daly Ana Bros Woolark Meauot Vertan Dade Mount Vernon Iowa City Mio Grady

Experts study how to extend dollar bill lifespan

Washington Post reports researchers examine ways to make the dollar bill last longer. They note the current life is under seven months and discuss printer methods, costs, and potential government savings as mac hine presses replaced hand printing.

Washington Post Eixperts Corse Bureau of Engraving and Printing Uncle Sam

Notice of Probate for Frances Adams in Jones County

In the district court of Jones County a petition claims Frances Adams deceased left a will purporting to be her last will and testament. The court will hear proof and probate at a future date after August 1926, allowing interested parties to appear and contest the proceedings.

Weill Jones County Frances Adan Pthees Adams Alou Patper Poippertiog James Woyrick Wits Abd Rees State of Iowa George Watt A. Oh B. G. Ries Jones Co Town Doxsee & Doxsee

Estate of John Phelps probate in Jones County

Notice of probate proceedings in Jones County Iowa for the estate of John Phelps. Administratrix Bento Peel PS and attorneys prepare for hearing, inviting all interested parties to file claims with the district court by a specified date. Also includes an original notice in a divorce case, Mabel Brake vs Fred Brake, with court terms and required appearance.

Othe State of Iowa John Phelps Hoese Amy Waddoe Astroosa Jno Che District Court of Towa Jones Mabel Brake Diam Fred Brake Vyootouie Berets Tistreet Mabel Thake Coca

City council minutes outline budget and reports

The document records the August council meeting with minutes read and approved. It lists committee reports, treasury details, and resolutions on city finances and spending, including adoption of proposed funding and pending tasks for the next session.

Tieden Sehneider Troekstad van Meter Crete

Monticello City Council Votes to Borrow $100 for Sewer Fund

The Monticello Iowa city council resolves to borrow $100 from Monticello State Bank to cover sewer fund claims. Finance committee and city clerk are authorized to issue a promissory note for $100 at 6 percent interest for six months. The August 3, 1926 resolution passed with five yes votes and no nays.

Monticello Town Iowa Aid City Bates Rodman Schneider Rockstad Vint Meter R. Echternacht J. Locher

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