Monticello Fair Notes and Local Visitor Snippets
A busy Monticello fair week features visitors and locals in Cedar Rapids Anamosa Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Notables include Miss Pauline Newton Oxford Junction Miss Lois Cowan and Mrs Fred Golden with family as well as Dr Stubiler and Dr Mond Redmond and Miss Ruth Hanna visiting Cedar Rapids relatives. Texas Wonder mare races against time reported with 2 20 mile pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Newton
Oxford Junction
Monticello
Monticello News Digest of Local Sales and Events
Monticello area reports include Bridget Sheridan selling 200 acres to W A Hogan at about 150 dollars per acre and John H Hanken selling near Johnsontown to Ben Thuman at rumor price between 226 and 250 per acre. Concert at Scotch Grove station closes season. various visits, church notices, and a burglary attempt at John McDonald hospital are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Sheridan
Frank
County
W.A Hogan
John H. Hanken
Johnsontown
Ben Thuman
Scotch Grove
Scotch Grove Station
Scotch Grove-Monticello
Weeks Talk on Birds Delights Emmetsburg Ladies
Reverend Leroy T Weeks Episcopal pastor in Emmetsburg Iowa gave an entertaining afternoon talk to local ladies at the Country Club on Tuesday focusing on birds He is noted as a poet and Iowa bird authority and was invited by Mrs BD Reed who chaired the event Refreshments followed and attendees hoped for another appearance in Monticelly Weeks had previously read some poems at the Reed home Monday evening drawing praise from Century Magazine readers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy T. Weeks
Episcopal Church
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Country Club
Weeks
BD BE. Reed
Aug 1885 Monticello Chronicle Notable Events
Thirteen events across Monticello are listed from August 1885 including a large livery barn contract on North Cedar street, Memorial day address by Major Farwell, marriage of Fred A. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, deaths of Mrs. Lucy Joslin and Julia Champion, Fair premiums at Jones County Fair, a fatal fire near Prairieburg, Ringling Bros. circus visit, notable deaths in Davenport and local townships, hay prices at six dollars per ton, wage changes for farm hands, and J. F. Hinkhouse serving Monticello church pulpit while studying seminary soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
S. S. Farwell
G. W. Lovell
Fred A. Jackson
Sewickley
Pennsylvania
Jackson
Lucy H. Joslin
Hazel Green Township
Delaware County
Jessie Fawcett
Salem
Ohio
George L. Lovell
Michigan
Jones County
Judson Williams
Prairieburg
Ringling Bros. Circus
Aac
Julia Champion
Benedict Yousse
Davenport
Richland Township
Gracie
Dunn
Matthew Nelson
Scotch Grove
H. G. Liechhardt
Ernest Kruger
Castle Grove Township
William Eden
Johanna Ohe
Henry Rickels
Langworthy
J. F. Hinkhouse
Presbyterian Church
Hinkhouse
Lenox College
G. W. Condon
Dubuque
Anamosa Fair Week Features Parades and Acts
The Anamosa District Fair and Stock Show runs September 7 to 10 with a $500 Baby Beef contest prize. A stock parade on September 10 caps a week featuring Delmore Trio and other acts, Gandioso band, and political speech by Nateli Kendall on September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa District
Iowa
Delmore
Portia
Maitland
Luster
Zat Zams
Gandioso
Nateli
Kendall
C. H. Ireland
Monticello Schools Open with Health Certificates Required
Monticello schools prepare to open September 6 at nine o'clock with doors at eight thirty. All pupils and teachers must present a physician’s certificate per Board of Health rules. Textbooks move to the district and are sold at cost from the superintendent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Board of Health
Monticello High School
Doctor Sells Practice to J W Rimmer in Monticello
The seller thanks friends and patients as he transfers ownership to Dr J W Rimmer who takes possession September 1. Rimmer, a Palmer School graduate from Davenport, is praised as a capable chiropractor and well regarded in Delaware county and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bosley
Monticello
J. W. Rimmer
Delhi
Rimmer
Davenport
Palmer School
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Delaware County
Charlies Willis
Bosley
Farm for sale near Onslow Iowa at one hundred twenty acres
Advertises a 120 acre farm one mile east of Onslow Iowa for sale at $55 000 if sold before October 15 1920 mail Thomas J Corbett R F D 1 Hackensack New Jersey The notice also lists church services at Congregational church and two nonfatal automobile collisions with minor injuries in the area including a head on crash near the park and a corner collision at Beery store corner involving Doc Albery and Park Delaney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
Iowa
Thomas J. Corbett
Hackensack
New Jersey
Foxy” Fitzsimons
Hopkinton
Beery Store
Doc Albery
First Street
Park Delaney
Cedar Street
Delaney
Park
County Fair Opens With Shows and Heavy Hog Exhibit
The Great Ones County Fair is in full swing with attractions including a Monticello carnival company, western shows, and a major hog display. Machinery booths, floral hall exhibits, and farm product displays showcase Jones County crafts, crops, and home economics, while cattle and baby beef contests draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones County
Children’s Department
Henry Schoon
International Harvester
Wd Brazelton
de Laval
Universal Milking Machine
Monticello Motor Company
Morrisons
Fords
Wisconsin
Fair Grounds
Gus Hornbrooks
A. J. EH. McNeill
Denkhoff
the Jeweler
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Company
Hein & Hayes
Frank Locher
W. A. Beery
Gildner Bros
Lafever
Hartville
Hale
Clay
Jacckson
Len Fisher
Edgewood
Poland
China
Peterson and Hoag
Duroc Jersey
John Newnessey
George Wassels
Amber
J. G. Caraway
O. J. Hess
Worthington
Gerd Gerdes
Herman Seehusen
Chester White
C. H. Jones
Oxford Junction
Jas
Lahey & Son
I. A. Sharpe
Greeley
Frank Sutherland
Gus Drethelbis
Orcutt & Jacobs
G. J. Biden
Brooks Bros
Monticello Council Holds Regular Session August 20 1920
Monticello Iowa council met with all members present read and approved minutes balance in treasury 8177 69. Collections listed include fines 5 license 12 pedlers 4 water rents 094 64 and meters repaired 34 20. Numerous bills allowed to Monticello Motor Co Leclerc Northrop etc and oiling assessment adopted payable by September 1 1920. Special session held to levy municipal taxes Chairman Hansen absent protest noted on resolution adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jawa
Monticello Motor Co
W. FE. Leclerc
Northrop
W. W. Sticke
Lee
Kellum
A. Meyers
J. Northrop
Tel. Co
Iowa Man League
O. I. Brainerd
Cross Hdw. Co
J. Arduser
Gardner
John Bower
John Yossi
S. Wright
Robt Phelps
R. Clark
Fr. Jacque 1726
Hogan
Neptune Meter Co
Worthington Pump Co
H. S. Lee
Co. J. Northrop
Monticello Wlec
Tom Carson
Monticello Tl
Ose Co
Hose Co
Hook & Ladder
Henry Boner
EF. Byerly
Oe Baates
Arl Badley D. Adame
C. Denklage
C. J. Northrop
Iowa
Hanasen
Tax levy details for city funds and services in the year
The council outlined the mayor’s proposed tax levy for the coming year covering the general fund and several specific services. Totals include bond fund 6 mills, library 4 mills, park 23 mills, light 6 mills, cemetery 14 mills, grading 2 mills, and fire 14 mills, with public restrictions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Fund
GLight G@ mills co
J. Northrop
Notice of Probate of Carrie W. Blake Will in Jones County
In the district court of Jones County Iowa a notice fixes September 27 1920 for final proof and probate of the last will and testament of Carrie W Blake deceased. The court urges all interested persons to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clark District Court Clerk and J Lochner attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
State of Iowa
Jonay County
Jones County
Aupgiit
A. D
Carriai
Bilal
Said
Samme
Carrie W. Blake
Notice of Partition Suit in Jones County Iowa
Original notice in the District Court of Jones County Iowa by Carl Nickels to numerous defendants including James Rathborne Nell McClain Julius Hall and others to quiet title in the south quarter of the southwest quarter of section 3 and other parcels in town ship 85 2 west. The petition asserts ten years continuous possession under color of title and prays that title be adjudged in the plaintiff and all claims barred with further relief as just. Publication ordered for four weeks in The Monticello Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the State of
Tawa
Jones County
Jess Mastlinon
Platututt
Stevenson
Nea
MM. Stevenson
Hia Wits
Nancy Toung
Larry Young
George H. Mathes
Mra
George UL. Vaines
Miriamn Woates
Hope Ramoes
Cw.tousley
C. W. Tousley
Hia
C. J. Stevenson
C. T. Stevenson
John White
Bird Starks
Christie Starks Stason
Raysond Shaun
Grace Marney
John Stevenson
John M. Stevenson
Nimey
Krayel Stevenson
Alexiay Stevenson
Devisees
Loguto
Jaty Stevenson
Chriatio Atm Stover
Sir Boo
Doefendants
Ystriet Court
Honed
Toda
Martinson
Tom Slavenson
Christo Ann Stevenson
Logan
Aamir
Jonen County
Towa
District Court
Kaplomber Yorm
Carl Nickels
Plnalntit
Williamy
Porryman
Willhud
Porrymany
James Rathborne
Janos Rathborna
Nall McGinth
Jaxa McClain
Grant McClain
Having Bonor
Jacob J. Konor
RR. McClain
Theodore McC
John Corbett
James M. Rankin
Janes M. Rankin
Mary Jane Wentworth
Wentworth
Edward Weels
Edward Wealks
Donald Livingston
Johnson
Dire
Township Eighty Five
Fifth P.M. Defendants
Joney County
Iowa
Carl Rickels
Electy
Anamosa
Pets- OT
Doxsea & Doxses
Monticello Express
Jones Couny
A. A. Clarke Lerk
District Court of Jones Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
E.G. Burrichter
Home News
Pete
Des Moines
Henry Burrichter
Margaret Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Stubiler
Mis
Charles Hayward
Lois Cowan
Ryes
Redmond
C. L. van Meter
Fred Matthiessen
Bunte, Morse and Johnston Chocolates
Peacock Shop
George Schaeffer
Polo, Missouri
Peacock
Fred Golden
Bertha May
Robert Cushman
Town Falls
Ruth Hanna
Russell Patrick
Marshalltown
Grant Stambaugh
Isabelle
Mesdames
William Matthiessen
Libbie Thoeni
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mrs
Martin Thoeni
W. 8. Eckler
Lenox, Iowa
Frank Peckosh
Misses Altman
Lester Geerhart
Eugene Byers
Houston
Texas
L. Byers
W. A. Hogan
Doris
Pacific Coast
George IX. Meyer
Bernice Rodman
Bessie Potter
Margaret and
Louise Gerdes
Terra Belle
California
W. G. G. Lovell
Beaumont, Texas
M. H. Teeter
C. H. Shipman
John Ross Jr
Homer Locher
A. L. C. Craft
Millington Carpenter
Iowa City
H. M. Carpenter
Mary Coxsee
Maine
Guilford & Maire
J. H. Perrine
Samaria Perrine
J. H
W. B. Allen
Homer Hanna
Gladys Smits
Agai
John McDonald Hospital
F. C. Cramer
Bucher
Winthrop
Florence.Green
Canton
William Severn
Farley
Elizabeth Severn
Fergus Falls
Minnesota
Anna Hazard
A. P. Jennings
Chicago
McNeill
Sigmund Ide
Waverly
Lutheran Church
Ide
Clara Gifford
Mary Anderson
Cedar Falls
Callie” Spence
New Mexico
Sand Spring
Spence
Herman Rickels
Watertown
South Dakota
Mr. Rickels
Brown's Business College
Page Garage
Christian Endeavor
Leonard Duckett
Richland Center Presbyterian Church
St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran
G. Graf
Dixon
Illinois
I. Deguisne
Harmony
M. Scherf
S. M. Ide
Herman H. Monroe
Riverside
Express
John Blanchard
Monroe
Lydia Austin
L. W. Lewis
Iowa State College
Ames
National Canners’ Association
Lewis
Dubuque County
Cascade
Jake Leytem
Lizzie
Mother Harth
North America
Asia
Mt. Everest
Alexander S. Dreibelbis
Liverpool
England
United States Army
F. 331 Field Artillery
Black Hawk
Duncan Dreibelbis
Monticello Presbyterian Church
C.G. Thomas
Scotch Grove Township Presbyterian Church
American Legion
Dr. Redmond
Shelley
Congregational Church
W. P. Ames
Idgt Horiis
Ned
Ala. Clarke
Clark Dis
Court of Jones Co. Ta
J. Lochor
Lowell State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Resources
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank Cash and Sight Exchange
Total
Soruan
Rhaearent
Borax
Ferndell Store
C. H. Schipman
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