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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1923

Page

4

Second Poultry Show Winners Debut Ribbons at Monticello Event

The Monticello Poultry and Protective Association hosted its second annual show in the opera house with high quality birds and sizable attendance. Ray Echter Nacht won champion cock on White Rock stock and Tobias Porkers won champion hen on Black Minorca, as judges awarded dozens of place ribbons across many breeds. The event highlighted a growing interest in premium poultry farming and poultry production.

Monticello Tobias Porkers Poultry Association

Council Proceedings Discuss City Finances and Claims

The Mohuice city council held a regular session with members Bates, Schneider, Koekstad, Van Meter and Muay present. The treasurer’s monthly report, up to December 1 1923, lists funds status and balances, followed by a resolution approving a list of General Fund and other fund claims totaling $60236.36 for payment.

Hose Co Joe King Owl Cafe Cence Dell Tel Co Oates Hoag Schneider van Meter City of Montieto Monticello Ital Barry Moeatiowtto State Bank Staid Anl Ayes Bates Rockstad Monticello Electric Co Main Street Third Washington Street Said Street Schneider van Meter T.george Tous. Schneider Koekstad Muayprand Iy Cloris Ota Ee SG Fond LT Light Ene County Flond Ois Cieta Carson Shsey Fung Walter Hall Mohuceilo Iowa Lee Marshal Ow F. Kellum Khay N. Davidson St. Com BE. Reed Alfred Meyer T. J. George Monticello State Bank Bila Pd SOM N. W. Bell Tel. Co Eelipse Jonow Co. Times A. J Oh. Melpill Frank D. Paine Elec Central Lor. & Coal Co T. M. Redmond Bopiicoh Ator Fund Monticello Bloc, Co

November 1893 Monticello News Briefs Disbandments and Elections

The Monticello Express records November 1893 events including the disbanding of Monticello lodge of Good Templars and payment to the W T U. Jones county's election results show a Republican average majority of about 300. Posts and offices change hands with Ellison elected representative and L T Alexander named postmaster on the 6th. A range of local deaths and incidents are noted along with seasonal snow, farm moves, and local business and personal changes.

Monticello Express Monticello Lodge of Good Templars Jones County F. O. Ellison John Waite P. O. Babcock Tom “Owan T. B. Kent Frank J. Sokol E. E. Peet Frank Jackson Boies L. T. Alexander D W. Verrick Postminster

Notice of Final Reports for Jones County Estates

Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in several estates filed in Jones county clerk office for review. December 6 fixed as final hearing date at which interested parties may appear and contest approval of all or part of the reports.

District Court of Jones County Aia Peruie Christian Rohr Mary Rohr Alamosa Tawa

Quieting Title for Mary Troy in Jones County Real Estate

In Jones County Iowa a district court petition seeks to confirm Mary Troy as absolute owner of the NW SW 3 86 4 W and to quiet title against numerous defendants including Bridget C Sheridan Frank H Sheridan and various Kennedy Washington and Shannon heirs. The case asks to transfer trust provisions from Katherine Shannon will to proceeds and to clear liens and defects as to the described property with a future bond and relief for heirs. Defendants are warned to answer by January term starting January 28 1924 or risk default and judgment.

District Court of the State of Town Jones County Mary Troy Lowatown Township Eighty-Six Sthop m Frank H. Sheridan Abdeet CL Sheridan Bridget C. Sheridan Mary A. Kennedy Hannah Washington Maryellaney Mary Washington James P. Kellaney Nicholas Kehoe Katherine Shannan Bridget Sherridan Bridget Sheridan Robert Kennedy Janes Kennedy James Kennedy Robert Washington Mary A. Washington Patrick Washington Katherine Shannon Catherine Shannon Edward Kennedy District Court Iowan North Range Bridget C. Sheridan Leen Frank F. Sheridan Iowa Sheridan Katherine Shanfan Veedeywad Frank Ho Sheridan Bridget Chan Anamosa

Banana banter and stammering quirks in a humorous column

A collage of light anecdotes from newspapers includes jokes about the bananas beloved by a church dinner bishop and a salesman named Morris. It also recalls a quip about speech impediments and a forgetful lawyer’s telegram mix up, reflecting early 20th century humor tone.

Smith Jenkins Sawyer

Bishop Shares Odd Preference in Banana Nightshirt Query

The bishop, slightly deaf, asks for repetition. A young lady asks him if he likes bananas. He ponders briefly and grants his honest opinion, saying he has always preferred the old-fashioned nightshirt.

Harper's Weekly

Pathfinders urge Christian brotherhood in Harding speech

The Pathfinder notes President Harding's last speech written on his sick bed in San Francisco. It urges deeds over words, promoting Christ’s teaching of human brotherhood and service, warning against windy virtue and hypocrisy.

Dubuque Christ Harding

Administrator's Notice for Lena Meyer Estate Iowa

Public notice from Jones County Iowa appoints Peter Meyer as administrator of Lena Meyer deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk within proper time. Individuals owing the estate should make immediate payment to the administrator to avoid costs. Dated November 24 at Anamesa Jawa.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Lena Meyer Anamesa Jawa A. D. A Pueter Meyer Is. Bk, Reed

Doxsee and Doxsee Attorneys at Law

The firm of J. W. Doxsee Chas A Doxsey Doxsee and Doxsee Attorneys at Law conducts general practice and handles estate petitions in private court. Located in Lovell Block Monticello Town.

Lovell Block Monticello

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The Monticello Poultry and Protective Association H. A. Ward Fred Berlin Will Kreeb Lewis Lang White Rocks Bertha Harken IL Seehagen Jesse Niers Rhode Island Frank Brooks Hopkinton Henry Schoon John Husman C. K. Greer John Hinrichs Center Junction R. C. Mthade Island Reds Mayme Harms Harm Schatz Willi Kreeb Black Langshana August Ladehoff Mike Breen Jayne Shover Joe Kohn Worthington C. Buff Orpingtons Scotch Grove Nursery William Bohlken R. H. Helgens J. L. Serbousek Toulouse Gorese Arno'd Egger J.L. Serbousek Harrison Lubben Ings Monticello Elec. Co Monticello Lec. Co Tom Carson N. W. Tel. Go Standard Oil Co H. S- Lee H. S- Lee, Supt. W Freight Hd Aw Will Laude Stambaugh Central Lbr. & Coal Co A. BE. Hansson Pete Haecassler Iabor John Boner Sehoon Edward F. Ross Willie Haeussler B. J. Haeussler B. G. Hazard Edgar A. Hubbard Kate Hughes Scotch Grove Township R. G. Wallace Cedar Stupids John Rice J. Q. Shelley Harvey Illinois John Hanken Annie Tobiason Henry Tobiason Boyd Dawson Richland Township W. A. Hogan Anamosa Journal Chauncey Mead the Presbyterian Church David Street Council Proceedings Dee 4Leg Wil Skeley Monhieuls John Eden Andrew Arduser Joe Arduser Bowe's Prairie Chicago Ee Doxsee & Noxseum Morris Clarence New York World Biggs Pittsburgh Chronicle-Dispatch Atlantic City Chicago Tribune J. W. Doxsee Chas, A. Doxsey Doxsee Josutas Station Teady Goodyear Otto B. Burrichter Monticfllo Motor CO F.W. Page Balster Bros, Scotch Grove Heine Bill Lissen John Jack Frost Boss O. K Black Hawk John Mary O. J. Rogers Monticello, Iowa Everwear Priccs Kayser Simmon
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