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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1936

Page

4

Sid Richardson tops Western junior field in Chicago

Sid Richardson of Creston, a Northwestern freshman last year, defeated Joe Franco of Chicago 4 and 3 to win the Western junior championship in Chicago. The Dubuque Elks Bears impressed with pitching by Tangeman and 11 Monti team strikeouts as they beat the Franklins. Dick Crayne named to all star collegiate squad to oppose pro champs September 1 at Soldier Field. Cubs beat Cardinals 14 to 5 as Warneke exited early, Earnshaw pulled in third, and White Sox push for first division amid Chicago pennant hopes.

Sid Richardson Creston Iowa Chicago Sid Northwestern Diversity Joe Franco Dubuque Elks Wene Bears Tangeman Moundsman Franklins Monti Dick Crayne Joe Laws Soldiers Field Cubs Cards St. Louis Pas Warneke Ted Carleton Redbirds George Earnshaw Big George Connie Mack White Elephants Chicago White Sox White Sox Dubuque Sox Franklin Boys Ben Roberts Jr Bob Hogan Daily Iowan University Daily Bob Lidds Jim's Cafe Outfeld Ray Helgens City Club Stahlers Ana

Stuhlers Still Lead In Soft Ball Loop Standings

In the Kittenball League Stuhlers topped DeMolays 17 to 7 on Monday, keeping the leaders at the head of the standings. City Club beat Franklin 9 to 5 as Franklin left nine runners on base and four were caught stealing.

Stuhlers Dimen Cafe DeMolays City Club Franklin Dubuane Elks Ytmedes Reynolds Elks Lesnue Dubuque Pratt Ray Vedeens Franklins Frankiius Lou ‘Vanseman Valeuque Meterman Rynerson Rohr Phelps Hanken Raddy Stahlers

Drake Kinship Ties Found in Sioux City Hoax Tale

The obituary notes H. W. Drake of Sioux City, once a Plymouth county farmer near LeMars, claimed as a descendant of Sir Francis Drake. It recalls his life and the Drake estate hoax schemes, and mentions his English birth and education at Rugby and Oxford.

H.W Happy Drake Diew Sioux City Drake LeMars Plymouth County Sir Francis Drake England Rugby Oxford

Cornerstone Laid For Courthouse In Anamosa

The cornerstone ceremony for Anamosa courthouse notes a 140 dollar building cost and permanent Shaw block location in 1871. William Daly of Amber paid tribute to pioneers while a sealed box with items like the Iowa Red Book and local newspapers was placed in the cornerstone. Local music and community notices followed with regional visits and farming updates.

N. C. Holst Board of Supervisors L. C. Stoakes Court House Tom Stimpson Shaw Block Anamosa William Daly Amber N.C. Holst Iowa Nelle V. Morey Wvre Morse Haun Jones County George Speent Gerd Harrs Wayne H. J. Mayberry Oxford Mirror Olin Recorder Monticclo Express W. E. Brewer TL. EL Edmund Keepth The Anamosa Eureka

Local Families Attend Funeral and Social Gatherings

Adaiah FE Yoo Mentions Boop and others attended a company near Caled O-Deua on Sunday. Residents George Hit Gi Mawee and Henry Reever marked birthdays, while Mr and Mrs J Batchelder and others joined funerals for Mr Oren at Ryan. Residents from Hopkinton and Manchester visited friends in Perry DeShaw and John Blaker homes.

Clara Jane Hubbard Anamosa Clara Hubbard Jean Hubbard Kathleen Adams Mary Lou Kingz Betty Adams Laurabell Baum Bertha Baxter Howard Travers Ryan Ada Marion Kemp Dan. Wilson Adaiah FE Yoo Boop Dyonie Nur Vonta Dante Faye Hautinan Bertha Dieter Awan Ibert Wathots Anamesa Mar George Slam Bright Henry Reever Henry Deaguer Hebrasters W. Furst Pb. Lux J. I. Batchelder Mars F. J. Welter Fred Bohlker Chas. Stevenson Matt Uber Harry Chaplin Cap Arduser J. W. Murray Opren L. L. Gear

Round The Acres Threshes 5000 Bushels Of Corn In Poor Year

R J McNeill and sons thresh about 5000 bushels of corn with an average near 45 bushels per acre. A 40 acre field yielded about 60 bushels per acre. Henry Prullis near the county line brought cars of corn to town to prove corn can be raised in a poor year.

R. J. McNeill and Sons Yenry Prullis Ceed Coveral Fatuere

Notice of final reports in Jones County estates

Final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees have been filed in the District Court of Jones County Iowa. A hearing is set for August 24 1936 at which interested parties may appear and file objections. Included is the final report of Charles A Coxsee administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Bohren deceased filed at Anamosa Iowa August 5 1946. Deputy Clerk Julia Foards.

District Court Jones County Charles A. Coxsee Elizabeth Bohren Anamosa Iowa

Administrator's Notice No 5087 for Estate of Sarah T B Hosford

The Jones County District Court appoints the administrator with will annexed of the estate of Sarah T B Hosford. Creditors must file claims sworn and within legal time. Debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Aug 3 1936 Anamosa Iowa. The Monticello State Bank is administrator. Doxsee Doxsee Helserman Attorneys for Estate. 7-4.

Distict Court Jones County Sarah TB. Hosford Anamosa Towa Monticello State Bank Doxsee, Doxsee & Helserman

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Bill Ferguson A's Grove Earnshaw Walberg Philly Bob Grove Red Sox Stuhlers City Club K. Franklin DeMolays Jim's Cafe City Club Ss. Brak Stahlers Jims Cate. Tranklin Ve. Bpoand i Ray Helvens Jan Cys Matas Tate Stuhilers Tyers Willian Bacher Biney Bullhead Bill Wyoming Joevid MT. Bee Anuina Yaterere Henry Becker Sand Spring Jones, Cedar Linn Washington E. E. Reed Janet Hazard R. J. McNeill Monticello August Ladehoff Lee Byerly Julia Foards Rey Farmers Grain Co Scotch Grove Finder DELCO John H. Gerdes Free de- Lavery Roy Bodenhofer Shepard Arthur C. Moenck James Lahey Pewwr Jones County Fair S. E. Locher H.W. Stuhler A. F. Walker Elia Sanico Zimmerman J. W. Hoult Cedar Street Kay Farmers’ Grain Company Scotch Grove Nursery Plymouth Wm. G. Schoon Gottleaber Bros John Deere G. P Fordson McCormick-Deering Farmers Implement Company Monticello City Park Joe Fisher and His Orchestra Nalco Ben H. Roberts Prgng Win G. Schoon Charles Reynolds Sanitary Rendering CO Monticello Territory Waterloo Memorial Co Waterloo Ishares M. M. Sinclair Sand Spring Parish Will Baum Payton Shorty Cascade Main Street Enemas Theater Jimmy Allen Autry Susannah 3 Stooges Cartoon W. C. Fields Peasena Standard Or Co Ely
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