Ruth Burnstedt and J E Heiserman wed in Webster City
Miss Ruth Burnstedt of Webster City married John Ed ward Heiserman of Monticello at 854 Bank Street Webster City Sunday August 12 at 4 pm The Rev C E Parkin Chicago officiated with a double ring ceremony Attendants were few relatives and intimate friends from Monticello and Webster City Heiserman a Monticello attorney and former Monticello high school principal now practices law with Coxsee Coxsee and Heiserman Heiserman is a 1927 Hawkeye and 1932 Iowa graduate Mecca queen and former Delta Gamma member Mrs Heiserman is a Monticello English instructor and Mecca queen recipient Following a Minneapolis wedding trip they will reside on North Cedar Street in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Burnstedt
Webster City
John Edward Heiserman
Monticello
Bank Street
C. E. Parkin
Chicago
Parkin
Helserman
Max Hemingway
J. W. Doxsee
Mary Doxser
Catherine Redmond
C. A. Doxsee
U. S
Mortar Board
Helgerman
Heiserman
Coxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman
Hawkeye High School
University of Town
Monticello High School
University
Sigma Pi
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Minneapolis, Minn
Vivian Bancroft to Graduate From Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Vivian Bancroft daughter of Mr and Mrs H P Bancroft of Monticello will graduate August 23 from the Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls with a bachelor of arts degree after completing a four year course Her major is history and minors English and mathematics She was active in dramatics and athletics and sponsored a group of 25 freshman girls this past year She has been elected to teach history and dramatics at Hartwick consolidated school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Bancroft
H. P. Bancroft
Monticello
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Miss Bancroft
Sam Thompson Feeds Hereford Cattle Herd
Sam G Thompson raises a Western style ranch near Center Junction and bought 149 white faced Hereford cattle in Kansas City to feed as surplus stock. He hand picked the herd and expects good market value when sold, citing prior experience in fitting cattle for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam G. Thompson
Center Junction
Sam
Kansas City
Veterinarian Attends International Veterinary Congress
Dr. George Albery departed Friday for New York City to attend the International Veterinary Congress at the Waldorf Astoria. The event will host 66 nations and be opened by Secretary Henry Wallace, with a hoped‑for appearance by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Albery
New York City
Waldorf-Astora
Henry Wallace
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ninety third birthday celebrated for Mrs Angeline Jacobs Hanken
Mrs Angeline Jacobs Hanken marked her 93rd birthday with a dinner party at her son Paul Jacobs home in Scotch Grove township. Out of town guest Mrs H F Jacobs of Buffalo New York attended. Hanken since age 19 has lived in Jones county except for a spell in Canada. Her children include Mrs J G Thomas of Monticello and others in Denver Fergus Falls Long Beach Emmetsburg and Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Jacobs Hanken
Paul Jacobs
Scotch Grove Township
H. Ff. Jacobs
Buffalo
New York
J. G. Thomas
Monticello
A. E. Guenther
Denver
Colo
C. Jacobs
Fergus Falls
Minn
L. Ft
Prisoners at Anamosa Reformatory Fed 15 Cents Daily
A state report to Comptroller Murray shows 1,259 inmates at the Anamosa reformatory cost Iowa 15 cents per prisoner per day in July. Average feeding cost was 4.6924 dollars, with other upkeep totaling 2.4456 per prisoner. Food is largely produced on the farm. provisions cost 5913.94 dollars, and supplies included clothing 1604 dollars, cleaning 207.01, and utilities 1276.25. Beans topped meals. totals include 5400 pounds of beans, 2500 sugar, 2000 coffee, 684 gallons syrup, 120 barrels flour, 600 pounds macaroni, 25,675 beef pounds, 11,300 pork, 40 chicken, 2000 pounds butter, 2000 eggs, plus tobacco and chewing tobacco for prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Reformatory
Anamosa
State of
Iowa
Charles Murray
Murtagh
Reformatory
Approaching Wedding of Ruth Lynch and James E McCutcheon
Mr and Mrs Charles Lynch announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Ruth to James E McCutcheon of Mount Vernon. The wedding will be in Cedar Rapids on Friday August 31. Ruth is a State University of Iowa graduate and James is editor of the Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record and a Cornell College graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lynch
Cedar Rapids
Ruth
James E. McCutcheon
Mount Vernon
Miss Lynch
The
State University At
Iowa City
McCutcheon
Stuhlers Shoe Dept Undergoes Interior Renovation
The interior of George Stuhler's Sons shoe department is being remodeled with carpenters tearing out old shelving and installing modern units. The plan includes ivory and black paint and should finish within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stuhler’s Sons Company
Monticello Golf Team Finishes Fourth in E I Meet
Monticello placed fourth in the Eastern Iowa golf meet at Mount Vernon with 1699 strokes. H C Jensen led in 146 for 36 holes, while Bill Laude led Monticello with 156. Marion won the team title, Mount Vernon second, Manchester and West Liberty tied for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Mount Vernon
West Liberty
Manchester
H. C. Jensen
Stan Klaus
Bill Laude
B. C. Roberts
Marion Ten
Marion
Anamosa
Maquoketa
Tipton
Norman Clark Settles Government Sealed Corn Loan
Norman Clark paid off a government loan on 2200 bushels of sealed corn totaling 990 dollars plus 22 dollars sealing cost. After settlement he has 659 bushels left with 75 dollars against them. Current market value totals 426.35 dollars. Clark also holds 1250 bushels sealed and saved enough to stock until September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Clark
Wuio
Clark
Sand Spring Creamery Doing A Fine Business
J L Batchelder manager of the Sand Spring creamery reports flourishing business with a 30 percent gain over last year for the same period. Demand for creamery products is high due to its standards and good milk flow, which suggests farmers fed cows well. The article notes this prosperous condition among northern neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Batchelder
Sand Spring
Jones Co Hog Raisers To Exhibit At State Fair
Helgens Brothers of Monticello will enter the swine show at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 22 with a Poland China pig. The national livestock show offers 40,000 cash prizes and features over a million dollars of stock entered from 21 states. About 6,000 animals will be displayed including 1,500 in the junior livestock show for Iowa farm youth, and the baby beef show will include nearly 600 head from 4,000 entries bred by Iowa farm youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helgens Brothers
Monticello
Des Moines
Poland
China
Iowa
Playground Program Ends This Week Under F Merten
The playground work directed by Coach Fran Merten wraps its ten week program this week. Swimming at Maquoketa riverhole drew crowds during hot days while kittenball, baseball, golf, tennis, hiking, basketball, football and small children groups offered varied activities. Regular attendance reached 20 to 30 for the youngest class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Merten
Hanging Rock
Maquoketa
Merten
Jones County Fair Opens in Monticello Next Week
The Jones county fair begins at the Monticello park on Tuesday August 21 and runs four days. Gov. Clyde L. Herring and Dan Turner will speak alongside Republican candidate Martin B. Andelfinger, with E. A. Grimwood in charge of the talks. The four evening programs feature the Monticello Municipal Band and a vaudeville revue, including the Hendrix Scotch Company and Scandals of 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
Jones
Herring
Clyde L. Herring
Dan Turner
Iowa
Martin B. Andelfinger
Dubuque
E. A. Grimwood
Turner
Andelsinger
Helen Chase Weds Chester Wolfe Jr at Holly Manor Cambridge
Helen Chase daughter of Mrs. Charles D. Chase from Rockford Illinois married A Chester Wolfe Jr of Ridley Park Pennsylvania on June 30. The ceremony at Holly Manor Cambridge was conducted by Rev Dr Gould. Guests included Mrs Chase and Lucile E Chase. Mrs Wolfe has art supervisor experience and Mr Wolfe works with a Sun Oil Refinery. They plan to live at 32 High Street Sharon Hill Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Chase
Charles D. Chase
Monticello
Rockford, NL
A. Chester Wolfe Jr
Ridley Park
Wolfe
Colorado State Teachers’ College
Delta Phi Omega
Holly Manor
Cambridge
Gould
Episcopal Church
Rockford, I
Lucile E. Chase
Chicago
Claymont
High Street
Sharon Hill
Dr. Wolfe
Lovell Township 4 H Club Meets at Lorraine Hein’s Home
Miss Lorraine Hein hosted the Lovell township 4 H club on August 9. Garnet Eilers, club president, opened the meeting and the topic What I have made in the club was discussed. Mrs. John Yossi demonstrated skewing machine attachments. The group talked about uniforms and Jones county fair plans. A blouse and apron pattern cutting demonstration followed. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Fred Hein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Hein
Lovell Township
Garnet Eilers
John Yossi
Jones County Fair
Fred Hein
Monticello Municipal Band schedules first concert in city park
The 25 member band led by Eugene Byers performs Sunday afternoon August 19 at 2 30 PM in the city park. The program includes marches overtures popular songs waltz selections and operetta themes such as 19th Infantry Blue and Gold I ll String Along With You Wedding of the Winds Pinafore The Glow Worm Altamont The Conqueror Man on the Flying Trapeze Crown City and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Eugene Byers
City Park
Milton
Donaldson
J. T. Hall
Gilbert and Sullivan
Glow Worm
Paul Lincke
Altamont
Barnts
the Conqueror
King
Man On the
Walter O'Keefe
Crown City
Clark
Rickels Birth in Detroit Puts Family On New Milestone
Mr and Mrs Gerhard Rickels of Detroit Mich announce the birth of a son John Purintan Rickels born Saturday August 11 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces This is the couple’s second child with a daughter previously born Mr Rickels is a former Monticello boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Rickels
Detroit, Mich
John Purintan Rickels
Rickels
Monticello
New Bridge Completed On Cut Off Primary 17
Mr and Mrs Clyde Elliott return to Independence after three months with Mrs Hauss while Elliott supervised the concrete bridge on the new cut off on primary No 17 into Anamosa He will soon move equipment to Independence to work on the foundation for a new Diesel unit at the Independence municipal light plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Elliott
Independence
Mrs. Elliott
Katherine Hauss
Mr. Elliott
Anamosa
Elliott
Independence Municipal
New York City Receives First Taxicabs in 1907
On August 13 1907 the city welcomed its first taxicabs marking a turning point in urban transport. The arrival signaled the start of licensed cab service helping residents and visitors move efficiently across Manhattan and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Pleasing Program Presented by VFW Auxiliary
The Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars post and its auxiliary hosted a program organized by the American Legion committee. Loretta Bringard of Detroit performed several readings while Michael Soubrada and his son Albert of Oxford Junction played accordion and violin duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
American Nation Committee
Loretta Bringard
Detroit
Michael Soubrada
Albert
Oxford Junction
August 1899 Monticello notable events and deaths
The Monticello Express records August 1899 events including Buffalo Bill show plans, births of George Guyan's son and John Henry Harris’s infant, land sales at 56 per acre and 56.66 per acre, a Methodist church progress update, hitching posts investment, fair dates August 8 to 11 with 225 tickets to Anamosa, and multiple deaths including Lois Lightfoot Frederika Elges Alexander L. Smith Furwen Ethel Matson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Buffalo Bill
George Guyan
Austin Stadtmueller
Castle Grove Township
Zimmerman
New Methodist Church
Rickless
John Henry Harris
Wayne Township
Levi Hadreth
J. B. Smith
John H. Eden
Jones County
Anamusa
Lois Lightfoot
E. J. Lightfoot
the Express
Frederika Elges
G. D. Elges
Tremont House
Alexander L. Smith
C. W. Rigby
Jacob Kissling
Chris Tschantz
W. H. Hanken
Lovell Township
Delores Ann Maire Dies Aged Three In Monticello
Delores Ann Maire, three, died August 14 after illness from dysentery. Parents Mr and Mrs Harry Maire and brother Marvin survive. Funeral services were held at the family home at 2 pm with Rev G Gutensohn of the Congregational church of Monticello officiating. The family has many friends in sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Maire
Delores Ann
5. G. Gutensohn
Congregational Church of
Monticello
Marvin
Father of R. E. Hill Dies En Route to Work
William Hill, 61, a guard at the Anamosa reformatory, died of heart disease Monday while on his way to work. Authorities asked Minnesota papers to aid in locating R. E. Hill, 38, publisher of the Oxford Junction Town Mirror, who was believed last seen in a lakeside cottage at Lake Minnetonka near Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hill
Anamosa Reformatory
Minnesota
R. E. Hill
Oxford Junction
Mirror
Lake Minnetonka
Minneapolis
Sale Of Uncollected Bank Assets At Oxford
The receiver of the defunct First Trust & Savings Bank of Oxford Junction advertises a cleanup sale in the Mirror. About 50 items including bills receivable overdrafts judgments stock assessments real estate will be offered next Saturday at 2 pm. Items offered singly or collectively. Amounts range from 77 cents to 4339 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust & Savings Bank of
Oxford Junction
Flower Show to Highlight Jones County Fair
The Jones county fair will feature a flower show in the floral hall next week with superintendent Mrs. Leonard Iverson in charge. Rain has boosted local gardens and entries are urged for Tuesday. Also offered are free passes for Civil War veterans at gate and amphitheater. The fair runs August 21 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair
Leonard Iverson
Jones County
Here and There In Nearby News
Milwaukee man Charles Karr was arrested in Cedar Rapids for possessing 40 gallons of unlabeled moonshine. bond set at 1000 dollars and car seized. Four year old Allen Ray McCulloh drowned while wading near DeWitt, his father nearby. Federal agents seized 200 gallons of alcohol in Cedar Rapids. John Chedist and Paul Capellano arraigned in Dubuque. A man named Robert Cartano was arrested in Davenport. 480s jailed at Anamosa for shotgun war. Chipman’s safe yielded $200. A 700 gallon still was seized on Knock Moose farm near Davenport. William Weaver arrested. Manchester councilman Herman Randic died from injuries after a dry cleaning explosion. survived by widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Karr
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
U. S
Grand Jury
Allen Ray McCulloh
Winnie C. McCulloh
DeWitt
John Chedist
Paul Capellano
Omaha
Neb
Dubuque
Robert Cartano
Davenport
Anamosa
Clyde Chipman
Marshall Town
Chipman’s
Iowa Liquor Commission
Knock Moose Farm
Osborne
Barstow
Ill
William Weaver
Herman
Randic
Manchester
Ann's Cafe Opens in Lovell Building
The new Ann's Cafe opened yesterday morning in the Lovell building. Mrs. Gilbert Skeldin, proprietor, runs a modern establishment expected to draw good patronage. A formal opening dinner is planned for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann's
Lovell
Gilbert Skeldin
Wriyen
Adv
Bake Sale Saturday at Smith and Bats Store
The ladies of the Methodist church will hold a miscellaneous bake sale Saturday morning August 18 at the Smith and Bats grocery. Special orders may be placed with Mrs. E. H. Huibregtse or Mrs. A. B. Grimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Smith & Bats
E. H. Huibregtse
A. B. Grimes
Donkey Ball Exhibition Sunday Night In Monticello
Local businessmen form the Oilers and the Firemen for a novelty donkey ball game Sunday night August 19 at 8 p m on the lighted field. Seven donkeys and mixed mounts will be used as players ride to first base with no balls or strikes. Admission 10 and 25 cents. streets around the field will be blocked for parking and crowd entertainment with laughs from the mounted contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Oilers
Firemen
Bud Hauss
Paul Schuetz
Bill Tuetken
Harry Ireland
Leigh Clark
Harry Maire
Herman Hoffman
Harry
Standay
B Pan
Anamosa Captures Annual Kittenball Tournament Title
Anamosa won its annual kittenball tournament on the local field last Sunday afternoon edging Clarence 8 to 4 in the final. Stahlers beat Hopkinton Legion 8 to 2 and lost in semi finals to Anamosa. Lost Nation defeated Marion by default 1 to 0 but was later allowed the game after protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Clarence
Stahler
Stahlers
Hopkinton Legion
Niles
Teal DeMolay
Lost Nation
Lgee
Ino
Shomont
Marion
Marion Inds
Hopkinton Creamery
Monticello
Stahler Ten
Hopkinton American Legion
Fulm
Jones County Corn and Hog Program Half Ready
Half of Iowa's 100 county corn hog units have been released by the AAA after a recheck of contracts. Pottawattamie County is split into two sections under separate allotment committees, making Iowa effectively 100 units. No date given for the second unit or delivery checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
AAA
Pottawattamie County
Dale Greenawald In Camp At Fort Snelling Minnesota
Dale Greenawald of Monticello serves as a second lieutenant in Company A at Fort Snelling Minnesota. He and other 349th Infantry officers oversee the co M T C camp at Port Snelling. Col Robert J Shaw of Sigourney commands. The camp opened August 9 for a two week period with many officers from eastern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Greenawald
Monticello
Fort Snelling
Minn
349Th Infantry
Port Snelling
Robert J. Shaw
Sigourney
Towa
Hogs Climb in Price at Chicago Market
Hog prices rose at Chicago last Tuesday reaching about 60 dollars per hundred weight while farmers with aged stock faced selling under 3 dollars. Drought reduced hog supply, benefiting later sellers though earlier ones faced hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jess
New Sidewalk Laid At Postoffice Corner
A new sidewalk has been laid on the north and west sides of the post office building. The point handles heavy traffic and the public will appreciate the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Heiserman
Sam Thompson
A. H. Hanken
J. E. McCutcheon
Stuhlers’ Shoe Dept
Marion Club
Bob Hogan
Hauss
Dennis
Redmond
Laude
Cotton
FP. Locher
J. Locher Jr
Ben Roberts Sr
Ben Roberts Jr
E. Ricklefs
Ralph Bone
G. L. Lovell
Grimes
A. Ricklefs
R. Hogan
M. Thoeni
Shaffer
E. Skelley
Bye. Shimanek
R. Spooner
Sand Spring Creamery
F. Merten
Baltar
Fritz Siegfried
Hassen Ben Abdiziz
Sons of the Desert
Byers
Fred G. Matthiessen
W. H. McDaniel
Chester Wolfe Jr
19Th Infantry
McCaughey
Almanac
Pekin
Bower
Panama Canal
Davy Crockett
Virginia Dare
Salem
Mase
Edward Templeton
Delores Ann Maire
Oxford
Ann’s
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