Andrew Davidson dies after long illness in Ames home
Andrew Davidson aged ninety one died December 5 at 9:80 p m in the home of his daughter Mrs Benjamin G Budge in Ames after a year battling carcinoma He was born June 29 1845 in South Ontario Canada and lived in Castle Grove township Jones county before moving to Monticello and later near Monticello His two wives and three daughters including Mrs Budge Mrs Gaylord of Upper Montclair N J and Mrs Eberhart of Hamilton MO survive The Davidson family were Congregationalists with deep local roots Continued on page 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Davidson
Benjamin G. Budge
Ames
Mr. Davidson
Ontario
Canada
James I
Barbmra
Hendrie) Davidson
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
John
James
Miller
George
Andrew
Castle Grove Township
Jones County
Monticello
Davidson
Janet Burns
South Ontario
Lawrence Gaylord
Upper Montclair
N. J
Samuel P. Eberhart
Hamilton
Mesdames Budge
Gaylord
Iowa State College
Janet Davidson
Montccello
Oakwood
The
Congregational Church
Frank H. Oltman
Richland Township
Ray V. Porter
George George
Number
John Carmichael
Messrs
Millington
Halstead Carpenter
Chicago University
Nellie Havassler
Fred Salinger
Deadwood
South Dakota
Minnie Barnts
John Barnts
Louis White
Thorpe
Allen Hutton
Scotch Grove Township
James Farley
Silver Anniversary Observed By Hulls At Rock Creek
Mr and Mrs Harm Hull of Rock Creek near Deer Creek Minnesota celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday December 1 with a gathering of over 40 friends A noon picnic dinner a short service led by the Lutheran pastor and guests including Mr and Mrs Jacob Leesekamp and Mrs W P Husman of Scotch Grove attended Mr and Mrs Hull have lived near Deer Creek twenty years and have three children Raymond Marion and Harry all present for the celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harm Hull
Rock Creek
Deer Creek
Minn
Jacob Leesekamp
W. P. Husman
Scotch Grove
Leesekamp
Husman
Allan Fairbanks Sale Brings Strong Prices Across Stock
The Alien Fairbanks farm sale on December 6 produced solid prices for livestock and machinery. Percheron mares sold for 265 and 205 dollars, a twelve year old sire line brought 325, a Percheron mare colt 61, a cow with a 230 day butterfat record sold for 127.50, and twenty four cows averaged 69 dollars each. Two year old heifers reached 71.50 and 66, hogs topped the market with 45 and 36 for stock hogs, and forty sows bred to farrow averaged 26.44. Machinery sold well as Mr. Fairbanks praised the sale despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien
Fairbanks
Farrow
Anamosa Wins County One Act Play Contest
Anamosa high school won first place in the county preliminary contest with the play No Sake directed by Georgiana White. Cast included Chan ning Zeigler William Hines Robert Bride Warren Kellog Lorene Shep slet. Other towns Martello Monticello performed Andante under Georgia Linter with Frederick Bone Hilda Balster Warren Studer Paul Allen Lucille George. An earlier Wyoming December 4 preliminary saw Oxford Junction win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa High School
Monticello
Channing Zeigler
William Hines
Robert Bride
Warren Kellog
Lorene Shepslet
Georgiana White
Martello
Georgia Linter
Frederick Bone
Hilda Balster
Warren Studer
Paul Allen
Lucille George
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
AAA Payments in Jones County From July to Sept
Iowa contract signers received 14.334 million dollars in rental and benefit payments from AAA from July 1 through September. Jones County payments totaled 141 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
AAA
Jones County
Yes Virginia There Is A Santa Claus Visit Planned
The Express will collect cash donations to the Monticello Welfare League to answer Yes Virginia There Is A Santa Claus by ensuring local children receive gifts at Christmas. Donations should be sent to The Express care of the welfare league and will be used to help needy families during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Santa Claus
Virginia O’hannon
New York Sun
The
Express
Welfare League
Virginia O'Hanlon
Monticello
Monticello Falls To Dubuque In Season Opener
In the first game of the season Dubuque defeated Monticello 42 to 24. Hobert led the locals with strong scoring and drive while Monticello’s Bone and Rodman provided spark from the bench amid a revised lineup for the next game against Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Key City
Carl Hartman
Miller
Local Five
Monticello
Rodman
Fuller
Hobert
Walsh
Eden
George
Bone
Peterson
Yeoman
Fecht
Lambert
Graham
Wagner
Gump
Kolfenbach
Maquoketa
Moore
Bud” Bone
Irene Burrichter Heads Rural School Honor Roll
Richland No. 3 becomes the county's fifth school to report all pupils on the dental honor roll. Listed pupils include Junior Heath, Robert Buol, Lavern Buol, Edwin Buol, Lorraine Buol, Elaine Buol, Dorothy Allamand, Raymond Allamand, Mary Lou Allamand, Ruth Decker, Fern Decker, Clifford Decker, Loretta Behrends, Helen Behrends, Hazel Behrends, with Irene Burrichter as the supervising teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland No. 3
Junior Heath
Robert Buol
Lavern Buol
Edwin Buol
Lorraine Buol
Elaine Buol
Dorothy Allamand
Raymond Allamand
Mary Lou Allamand
Ruth Decker
Fern Decker
Clifford Decker
Loretta Behrends
Helen Behrends
Hazel Behrends
Irene Burrichter
Scotch Grove Farmer Operates A Large Farm
John Reuter, born in Germany in 1881, emigrated to the United States at age 14 and settled in Scotch Grove. He and Sophia Monk married in 1902, later purchasing a farm in Castle Grove township that they expanded to 219 acres by 1912. The farm uses crop rotation, fertilization, and raises calves to two-year-olds, with 67 hogs in the feed lot and 30 acres of corn yielding six bushels per acre this past year. the couple’s six children help or reside nearby, and Mrs. Reuter manages the farm books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reuter
Germany
United States
America
Scotch Grove
Pomeroy
Sophia Monk
Delaware
Mr. Reuter
Reuter
Will
Lovell Township
Carl
Center Junction
Elsie
Edna
Esther
Elwill
Farmer Injured by Colt on Monticello Farm
Fred Iben, tenant on the J. J. Locher farm eight miles west of Monticello, was seriously injured last Sunday when a young colt kicked him in the face while he tried to wean it. His jaw was fractured and his cheek lacerated. He was knocked unconscious and found by his four year old son in the barn. He was taken to John McDonald hospital for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Iben
J. J. Locher
Monticello
Mr. Iben
John McDonald Hospital
Auction Sale of Lang Estate Was Satisfactory
Col Waddick reports a successful auction on the Lang estate farm held Monday December 9. Brown Swiss cattle top $140 and average $122. Jow cows $107.50. farm herd top $80 and average $61. Corn 41 cents, oats 31 cents, alfalfa $7.75, cream separator bid in at $70. Mixed chickens 69 to 70 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. L. P. Waddick
Harry Lang
Jones County Relief Offices Closed Saturday Afternoons
The Jones county relief office in the courthouse annex will be closed on Saturday afternoons hereafter. The offices of the other county officials will remain open until 5 p.m. as has been the custom in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Court House Annex
Olin Youth Robert Freeman Gains Noted Composer Status
Robert Freeman of Olin in Jones county is a self taught pianist and composer with two tunes Just For You and Dance of Love accepted for publication by the Radio Music Guild of New York City. At 19 he plans to study medicine, balancing practice with school while dreaming of broader musical success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Iowan
School of Journalism
State University of Iowa
Jesse Gorkin
Olin
Jones County
Robert Freeman
al of
Iowa
Love
Radio Music Guild of
New York City
Freeman
Annual Christmas Opening In Monticello Set For Dec 16
Monticello invites all residents to the Christmas opening with a parade Little German Band and carols on Monday December 16 at 8 p.m. Merchants promote morning shopping to aid sales staff and feature festive displays, lights, and trees along First Street. Santa Claus parade follows on December 21 at 1 p.m with candy and store visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Santa Claus
the Express
Chamber of Commerc of
First Street
Old St. Nick
Court Ends Trial In Eby versus Sanford Lawsuit
The jury found for defendant Ray Sanford in the Eby against Sanford automobile injury case from Scotch Grove Township with no damages awarded. In Adams versus Hoag, the jury awarded $2,750 to plaintiff and the case was dismissed at defendant's costs after settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Eby
Ben W. Eby
Ray Sanford
Scotch Grove Township
Ray L. Adams
L. E. Hoag
Clark
John D. Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Adams
Petit Jury
Tuberculosis Seals Urge Prompt Public Support
The annual sale of tuberculosis seals or Christmas seals invites immediate public response. Seals go on letters and packages to fund local public health efforts and national campaigns against tuberculosis and heart disease. If you received a seal letter, mail your check in the enclosed return envelope and use the seals to show support.
When You Should Mail Gifts For Yuletide
A mailing schedule announced by Monticello postmaster Dr. M. F. Hogan outlines parcel deadlines to ensure Christmas delivery. Pacific coast Dec 15 17 Western and southwestern Dec 16 19 Near western Dec 17 20 Southern Dec 17 20 Eastern Dec 17 20 Neighboring Dec 18 20 Iowa Dec 20 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hogan
Monticello
Pacific Coast
Iowa
Stuhler Display Windows Praised for Attractiveness
Society notes commendation for the George Stuhler and Sons company display windows. The article highlights exceptionally attractive arrangements and praises the staff responsible for the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuhler
George Stuhler’s Sons Company
Jones County Medical Society Abandons Plan
The Jones county medical society voted to discontinue the Denny plan for indigent medical care after January 1, 1936. Originated by Dr. T. C. Denny, the plan capped monthly costs and required physicians to file four reports per case. Aimed to have an overseer of the poor in each town, the plan shifted clerical costs to medical care. A physicians committee was to meet the county board of supervisors today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Medical Society
John McDonald Hospital
Denny
T. C. Denny
Iowa Emergency Relief Administration
Anamosa
Des Moines
County Board of Supervisors
Scotch Grove Balster opens expanded Christmas store complex
Arend Balster has completed a new brick building in Scotch Grove now occupied and decorated for Christmas. The complex includes hardware, groceries and dry goods, and a third store with implements, machinery and holiday goods. The Scotch Grove post office will soon move into the new building. Balster operates three stores across Scotch Grove and invites shoppers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arend Balster
Scotch Grove
Balster
the Express
Henry M. Carlsen Hosts Tunney and Capdevielle
Henry M. Carlsen, formerly of Monticello and now living in Des Moines, hosted on Tuesday Gene Tunney retired unbeaten heavyweight champion and C. C. Capdevielle of New York City. Capdevielle and Carlsen are close friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Carlsen
Monticello
Des Moines
Gene Tunney
C. C. Capdevielle
New York City
Capdevielle
Carlsen
League Of Women Voters Invite Public To Meeting
The League of Women Voters will hold a public meeting in the public school building on Monday at 4 PM. Harry Berg history instructor will discuss Neutrality before the World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Harry Berg
Monticello Ex press Recaps December 1910 Local Happenings
Items of Occurrences lists marriages births and deaths in Monticello and surrounding townships. Notable events include the Hoag's move to Manchester, Fred Matthiessen joining the council, Dan Hearn and Mabel Wilkinson's wedding, a Gem City Business College quarterback, several births and weddings, Allen Hutton's death, and transfers involving the Anamosa Eureka sale to Louis Gardner with January formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
J. B. Hoag
Manchester
Frank Locher
James A. Voorhees
Fred Matthiessen
Dan Hearn
Mabel Wilkinson
Louis Hong
Gem City Business College
Princeton
Christmas Pageant At Reformed Church
The annual Christmas pageant "Nobody's Child" will be presented by the church youth with a chorus next Friday at 8 o'clock. There is no admission charge, but a free will silver offering will be accepted. The public is invited to attend for a more spiritual Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Reformed Church
George Keith Injured by Car in Manchester Collision
George Keith 76 of Monticello was struck by a car driven by Leo English of Ryan while crossing a Manchester highway. He suffered a fractured right arm knee injury and a broken blood vessel. taken by Ene listy to a physician then to his daughter Clara Dunlan's home in Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keith
Monticello
Leo English
Ryan
Keith
Manchester
Ene
Monticello Farmer Proud of Livestock Feeding Success
Joe Messerli, a Monticello area farmer, reports his steers averaged three pounds daily gain over 90 days. The cattle were fed on a corn based ration including ensilage cutter byproducts and molasses, finishing with unusually firm flesh. He invites other local cattle feeders to share their records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Messerli
Monticello
Messerit
Mrs. Hubbard Died at Waterloo After Illness
Mrs. Marold Hubbard nee Leola Grim died at her Waterloo home on December 5 at 1 30 am after a heart ailment. She was 25 years old. Funeral services were held December 7 at First Presbyterian in Monticello with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by husband Harold Hubbard two daughters Betty Lou and Beverly Jean her parents two sisters a brother and four half siblings. Reverend William J Grosshelm led the service with a small quartet and organist Eugene Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marold Hubbard
Leola Ellen Grim
Waterloo
Monticello
First Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
William J. Grosshelm
C. V. Burris
Earl Holtz
Eugene Byers
Hubbard
Frank Grim
Anamosa
Harold Hubbard
Betty Lou
Beverly Jean
Lucille Cartano
Margaret Manish
Cedar Rapids
Melbourn Grim
Ruth Balstad
Mary Miller
Elbert
Delbert
Jack
Donald Merrill
Mrs. Hubbard
Scott Monroe 45 Buried in Anamosa
Funeral services for Scott Monroe 45 were held Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Harry D. Green in charge. He died Thursday night at Town City hospital from a pulmonary disorder. Born in Anamosa he spent most of his life there with his father in Monroe Hardware. survived by his parents Mr and Mrs G H Monter a sister Marjorie and a brother Max.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Monroe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry D. Green
Charee
Mr. Monroe
Anamosa
Monroe Hardware
G. H. Monter
Marjorie
Max
Warden Fraser Reappointed At Anamosa Reformatory
Warden W H Fraser of Anamosa has been reappointed as warden of the men s reformatory there. He was first appointed September 1933 after the death of Warden Treland in June that year. Fraser has led the institution for over two years and pushed farming programs, pleasing the board of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HE. Frazer
Anamosa
Men’s Reformatory
Charles W. Treland
Frazer
Men's Reformatory
Board of Control
Find
Emma Dirks and Lawrence Schaffer Wed in Wayne Township
Emma M Dirks daughter of D J Dirks Monticello and Lawrence D Schaffer son of H Schaffer Scotch Grove married at 11 in Zion s Lutheran church Wayne township Rev John P Willms officiated in the presence of relatives and friends A reception followed at the Dirks home and a dance was held in Zimmermans hall They will reside on the Dirks farm after December 15 for their new home plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hves
Monticello
Emma M. Dirks
D. J. Dirks
Lawrence D. Schaffer
Henry Schaffer
Scotch Grove
Zion's Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
John P. Willms
Zimmerman's Hall
Musical Play By Monheelle Faculty Next Wednesday Night
On December 18 the Monheelle public schools faculty presents a musical play at the high school auditorium. Tickets 10 and 25 cents go to the welfare league for hot lunches for hungry children. The show features dream sequences, pantomime, glee club performances, solos and dances with faculty and student participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon- Heelle Public
Welfare League
Tom
Buffalo
Toway
Yuletide
No Letter Delivery On Christmas Day
Postmaster Mark F. Hogan announces suspension of all city village and rural carrier deliveries and window service on Christmas day except gift parcels. Gift parcel delivery on Christmas day aims to reach parcels delayed by weather trains or other causes beyond mailers control. Readers urged to mail Christmas matter early for delivery before December 24 with public cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark F. Hogan
Postmastership Race At Anamosa Is Lively
Arthur Remley of Anamosa will complete twelve years as postmaster on January 1. Seven candidates seek the $2500 office including Barney McLaughlin assistant post master Thomas Stimpson state representative Thomas McNamara Jones county treasurer Josephine Foley county auditor office assistant Charles Cash Jr editor of The Anamosa Journal John Goodman mayor and John Fegan of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Remley
Anamosa
Barney McLaughlin
Thomas Stimpson
Jones County
Thomas McNamara
Josephine Foley
Charles Cash Jr
John Goodman
John Fegan
Judge Ellison Ill From Indigestion
Hon F O Ellison a senior judge in Anamosa and head of the eighteenth district was taken ill with an acute indigestion attack in a Cedar Rapids hotel last Tuesday. He returned home next day and remained seriously ill for several days before showing marked improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Ellison
Anamosa
Eighteenth Judicial District
Cedar Rapids
Delinquent Tax Sale Held By The County Treasurer
The annual delinquent tax sale for Jones county occurred on December 2. Seventeen parcels of real estate were sold and additional parcels were conveyed to Jones county. The sale was continued to Thursday morning and then postponed for sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Renal
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Davidson
Jones Co
Castle Grove Two
Allan Fairbanks
Monti
Hawk
River City Boys
Scotch Grove Farmer
Arnold Apland
Farmer
Eby
A. M. Maurice
State University At
Iowa City
Selma Suter
Marie Bateman
David Terwilliger
Clark Byam
Louis Gardner
T. E. Booth
Nellie M. Lehman
Fred Lehman
Augusta A. Hackbarth
W. H. L. Schuetz
Reformed Church
H. Hubbard
W. H. Fraser
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