Santa Letter Requests and Local Notices of 1924
A collage of 1924 winter letters from Monticello and nearby Iowa towns shows children asking Santa for trains, dolls, and phonographs, plus farm and toy pleas. Included are public notices of executors and administrators, fire losses, and local civic updates on post commands and adjutants.
Arraignments and estate records headline district court
W McCalmant and Lou Millhorn appeared in district court before Judge Ellison on arraignment for maintaining arbour nuisance. Both pleaded not guilty and expect trial. A Jones county estate administration case was opened seeking appointment of an administrator. the estate lists $50 personal property and no real estate with children. The Anamosa Fair Association annual meeting at City Hall covered by secretary report. races postponed due to rain. Tragic death of four year old in Cass township from scalding water after a tub spill. State reform plans foresee removing license plates from Iowa autos and expanding prison labor program.
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W. McCalmant
Lou Millhorn
Ellison
Jones County District Court
Anamosa Fair Association
Dretaunud
Cttteers
Henry Mopey
Dr. Watters
Drelands
Tor, Watters
Card
Praden
Sams Place
Cass Township
Heard of
Dubai
Wed
Grinnell student wins Iown Ithodes scholarship
Neil Lewis Crone of Grinnell received the Iown Ithodes scholarship last Monday. He is 21 and set to graduate from Grinnell next June. The scholarship amount and period are described in the notice. The Delhi basketball team beat Earlville High 18 to 16. Logenberries are a cross between blackberries and raspberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Lewis Crone
Grinnell
Crone
Delhi Basketboll
Earlville High School
Revo Schuth to Return Home From Western Trip Next Monday
The report notes Revo Schuth will arrive home from a western trip next Monday. The piece also mentions the Hopkinton Poultry Association planning an all day show for local producers and a Christmas tree event in Hopkinton.
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Revo Schuth
Owas
Pocatetto
Felts
Hopkinton Poultry Association Wnollendees
Ames
Hopkinton
Bernard
Pete” Guthrie
Notice to claimants in estate in district court
A decedent's estate proceeding in Iowa invites all creditors and claimants to present their claims to the clerk of the district court within the legally prescribed time. The notice, dated December 3, specifies actions to avoid costs and names the attorney for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Decces
Tuw
Alleia
Anamosa
Iowa
District Court of Deterorary
Rurebeer
Towa
State of
Thomas J
Athea
Anaansosi
Lawa
Apduet Kooi Stimson
Fredo
Uber
Mhanta
Atunosa
State University Iowa Falls to Wabash in Town City Clash
Wabash defeated State University of Iowa 28 to 24 last Saturday evening at Town City. Jamey Laude of Maonti cello performed throughout the game for State University. A fire broke out at Central City Lumber Co garage due to a gas boiler explosion and was controlled with chemicals before major damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Wabash
Town City
Jamey Laude
Maonticello
State University
Central City Lumber Co
Central City
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Jack Hennessey
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Eugene Burrichter
Helen Havlichek
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Wilma Behnke
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Santa
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Mr. Coe
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James Fartey
Ruth Dress
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Delores Warner
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Little Jesus Caoler
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Betiohem
Clare Adams
Havel Reade
Philip Maurice
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Velma Nichols
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UAB
the Herald Angrets
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de Lincoln Pett
Taylor
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AL Methodist Church
Heyser
Soto Efriede Cartano
Angels
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Alige Fend
Mitrie de Cartata
Mat’ van Pirke
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Back Creek
Peter Achen
Worthington
Dr. Chommings
Peter
Fop McDonough
Sand Spring
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Ooh Reed
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American Legion
Chris Riker
Anamosa Eureka News
Hopkenton Leader News
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Southern Pacific Lines
Lovell Hotel
C. T. Collett
Southern Pacific
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Red Star Oil
J. J. Hayes
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Michael J. Hogan
Castle Grove Catholic Church
Coggan
Old Poland
China
Hogan & Mohr
Ht. Hopkins
Lowell State Bank
Standard Oil Company
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Burton
Standard Oil
Michigan Avenue
Peacock Shop
Oxford
Grey
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Newton’s Variety Store