Fair Grounds News and Local Tales at the Fair
Veterans admitted free as war topics dominate the fair scene. A Farley man jokes about running trains and coal for monkeys. Highlanders Band mingles with children’s questions about Belgians and Germans. Refugee garments to be made at Red Cross rooms next week by church groups. Miss Grace Starks and Fred Bohlken wed in Dubuque. Unclaimed mail at Monticello post office includes several names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Grace Starks
Fred Bohlken
Dubuque
Margaret Carmichael
Fred Jones
Weather and farm notes from Wyoming area update
August weather brought soaking rains boosting corn and pasture growth while threshing resumes after a delay. Mail service lags and trains are unusable for fair travel. Local road work finishes well and residents report mixed crop quality and active community movements.
Local War Time Updates From Castle Grove and Surrounding Areas
In Castle Grove August 21 two Camp Gordon veterans Carl Jones and Claude Mason report sending many boys to Columbus Georgia to quell striker disturbances. County Council of Defense chiefs to register in September with assistants F C Cramer Rev H G Irvine and W D McLaughlin. Florence Calkins to teach district 3 fall term opening September 2. Tobe Caspers stationed at Orange Texas with coast guard duty. John Fehners loses two horses to lightning. threshing resumes after wet spell. Lightning shatters electric light pole near J A Howie. Reports claim T Conley wreck damage from lightning last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Carl Jones
Claude Mason
Camp Gordon
Columbus
Georgia
County Council of Defense
F. C. Cramer
H. G C. Irvine
W. D. McLaughlin
Florence Calkins
Monticello
Tobe Caspers
Orange
Texas
Coast Guard
John Fehners
S. M. Hosford
Anamosa
Countyouncil
Defense
J. A. Howie
T. Conley
Local notices of health, travel, and visitors reported
Joseph King returns from Iowa City after ulcer removal near the eye and weeks in hospital seeking relief. Joe Starks finishes two weeks in Omaha for eye treatment and will stay for further care. Albert Mastin visits his parents. he is in the U S Army at Camp Dodge. Dr Louis G Stuhler must report to Des Moines for medical corps service. Visits from Mrs Himebaugh of Oelwein, Mr and Mrs Hubbard of Anamosa, Raymond Hearn family of Center Junction, and others around Monticello, Wadena, and Rock Island. Macon Telegraph notes Windenburg apoplexy denial, suggesting possible apple jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph King
Iowa City
Joe Starks
Omaha
Albert Mastin
G. W. Mastin
Albert
U. S. Army
Camp Dodge
Louis G. Stuhler
Des Moines
Medical Corps
Chicago
Proceedings in Iowa Jones County land suit 1918
In the Iowa District Court of Jones County during the September 1918 term a large group of plaintiffs led by F. Cramer and Nellie S. Cramer sue numerous named defendants including John Lofbary and Philip Mitchell over extensive described tracts of land totaling 142.70 acres. The long listing covers heirs and claimants of Thomas Galligan and others asserting rights to parts of sections 11 14 and 15 in township 86 north range 4 west, with borders defined by highways and section lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Jones County
F. C. Cramer
Nellie S. Cramer
John Lofbary
Joseph Mann
Philip Mitchell
Judith Mitchell
Raven I Kirkpatrick
Rayen Kirkpatrick
H. M. Carpenter
Mary F. Carpenter
Hannah Watson
Watson
Nos C. Glazier
Iinos C. Glazier
Enos C. Glazier
Inos C. Glazier
Arthur Dawson
Abigal Dawson
James Nichols
Lydia Nichols
Lincoln Clark
William D. McLaughlin
Blanche McLaughlin
Ezra Springer
Sally S. Springer
Ilbridge G. Freeman
Sophia M. P. Freeman
John B. Dickey
William G. McConnon
John McConnon
Frank McConnon
Nellie Bevington
Wright Thompson
Maria Thompson
Isaiah Thompson
Alice Thompson
Cecil Thompson
Maggie Richardson
Howard Richardson
Edward Squires
J. W. Thompson
Matilda Orr
Cam Orr
Mmima Stevens
Dad Bentley
Elsworth Bentley
Charles Cramer
Agnes Cramer
Grace Huston
Bert Huston
J. H. Cramer
Ellen Hollenbeck
Henry
Hollenbeck
Henry D. Hollenbeck
Frank V. Hollenbeck
Bradley Shepherd
Bradley Sheperd
D. W. Summerville
Warren IF. Barnes
Johanna McLaughlin
F. D. McLaughlin
C. J. McLaughlin
Nellie Wales
Allie McLaughlin
Klen Boswell
Hannah C. Gilchrist
A. I K. Cramer
William Galligan
James Galligan
James Rourke
Johanna Rourke
Susan A. Wilson
S. P. Cramer
P. Cramer
Finos C. Glazier
Alias Maos C
Section
Section 14
Eighty-Six
I. Kruger
Anamosa
Doxsie &Doxser
Public Notice of Estate Administration in Jones County
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints an administrator for the estate of Cornelia Skelley deceased and all claimants must file sworn statements with the clerk within time. Creditors are urged to pay the estate promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa July 31 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tereby
District Court
Jones County
Town
Cornelia Skelley
Anamosa
Iowa
A. D
For Rent and Sale Notices from Monticello Area
A collection of classified notices including for rent a five room house in good repair, for sale items such as a Black walnut desk and a brick house near Hall factory with a 30 day possible possession, a corner property at North Cedar and Seventh streets for $2,000, a late Horace Downer estate home in Monticello, and five acres near Cedar Rapids Iowa with an eight room house. Also a lost Kryptoc spectacles case addressed to Patrick, and a cement work offer by A Ehrisman plus another sale near Monticello and Albuquerque New Mexico trade contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Cedar and
Seventh Streets
Edith Brazelton
Vergennes
Monticello State Bank
Horace Downer
Monticello
Nellie M. Wales
S. Edith St
Albuquerque
N. Mexico
Mr. Patrick
Maggie Martin
Hall Manufacturing Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
J. J. Beacom
First Ave
Famous medium and clairvoyant visits Monticello
Renowned Life Reader and Psychic William G. Jordan will visit Monticello each Friday offering insights into past lives and future plans without questions. He claims accurate guidance on business, finances, love, and domestic matters, with strict confidentiality and a money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Jordan
Monticello
Jordan
Mr. Jordan
J. Samuels
Des Moines
George Brown
Chicago
Jeanette Timmons
Doxsee Doxsee Doxsee Attorneys at Law
The firm of Doxsee Doxsee and Doxsee Attorneys at Law offers general practice and probate estate settlement services in Monticello at Lovell Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Block
Monticello Town
What to use to prevent appendicitis
Monticello residents are advised to use simple buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-i ka mixed to flush the entire bowel tract deterring appendicitis. One spoonful Adler i ka claims to relieve sour stomach gas or constipation by removing foul matter that clogs the system with instant action noted by Kettlitz Kay druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Kettlitz & Kay
Green's August Flower heals stomach disorders and liver issues
August Flower is promoted as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion in the stomach and intestines, cleanses the alimentary canal, and stimulates the liver to secrete bile. Sold by W. W. Stickford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stickford
Phosphated Iron Claim Appeals to Strong Healthy Lives
An advertisement extols Phosphated Iron capsules as a tonic for vitality and nerve strength. It cites physicians praising iron and phosphates, urging Run Down individuals to start a supply to regain energy and confidence. The pitch warns against tablets and directs readers to W. W. Stickford the Druggist and other leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stickford
Who Said Food Will Help Win the War
The article notes the issue of obtaining enough food for armies and civilians and urges readers to protect gardens from insects with Gardite. It recommends Gardite Guards Gardens and mentions The Wolf Chemical Company's Made to Satisfy products, with ordering details from Centralia, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Chemical Company
Centralia
Missouri
Cabbage and Sausage Diet Promoted by Local Druggist
An endorsement from W. W. Stickford promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming it cured a woman of severe ailments without surgery. The ad urges cabbage and sausage as part of a simple regimen and asserts one dose proves the remedy, offering money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad with $100 Reward
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine promising a $100 reward for any catarrh case it cannot cure. It claims 35 years of use and that the remedy works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and remove toxins, urging immediate use and offering testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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Farley
Muscatine
Dennis A. Park
Scotch Grove
Farley Street
Royal Scotch Highlanders
C. J. Winter
Addo Murray
Clara Banner
W. M. Jones-Williams
Dean Osborn
Wyoming
Superior Shimerda
Onslow
McCormack
Olin
John Allen
Trance
Howard Countryman
S. G. Hutton
Byerley’s
South Mineral Church
L. A. Leek
Garrison
Mr. Leek
Carler
C. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
W. G. Krause
Marion
W. G. Garrison
A. R
Portland
Oregon
Wdna Heasty
Daddy
Rev
Mrs. DeBest
A. 12. Himebaugh
Oelwein
Fred Matthiessen
William Hubbard
Miss Grace
Alva Julers
Raymond Hearn
Center Junction
Harry Young
Henry Carter
Coggan
A. J. Schueler
Atkins
Burdena Wenger
Macon
Windenburg
Hicks
Os. Welch
North Cedar Street
L. P. Waddick, Auctioneer
L. G. Stuhler
Prairieburg and
Monticello Road
John Deischer
R. T. Jenney
Ford Touring Car
Call Miner
J. G. Schoon
Virginia Cafe
John Schoon
J. H. Zimmerman
A. Ehrisman
U.S
Brown’s
Busines College
Davenport, Town
C. H. Schipman
MAIN
S. M. Adamson
J. W. Doxseeb
Chas. A. Doxsee
Doxsee
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill Hardware
R. D. Cooley, Auctioneer
Geo. K. Meyer
Green
F. A. Hefner
Stickford
A. M. Maurice
D. D.S
John G. Schoon
Charles W. Bosley
Lara Bosley
Bosley & Bosley Doctors of Chiropractic Princess Theatre Building
H. M. Remney
Jamis Remley
Remley & Remley
Attorneys AT Law
Main Street
Terry
Tom
America
Dramatic Organization
Coleman’s
Proctor’s
NERD
Shetland
Pontes
Ohio River
Phineas Fletcher
Dancing Coon
Rocky Pass
New Orleans
Red River
Louisiana Quartette
Jubilee Singers
Plantation
Melodies Lautenberg
Bennett
Kelp
She
Iowa Telephone Company
The
Monticello Canning Co
F. J. Dahling
Mer
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