Ill health and social notes from Monticello area
Miss Susan Allman is very ill and a six month old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Che is gravely ill with pneumonia. Des Moines attendees Messrs Herrick and Coxsee at the supreme court. Mr William Tuetkin and Miss Etta Alferts wed last Thursday by Rev Mardorf. Hicks and Eilers host a clearance sale while county officials review books in Monticello. Major N G W Winner and wife visit home after window exhibitions. The Mineral Valley Co operative Cheese Co reports December milk and cheese production figures. A freight wreck on the Illinois Central at Dy ersville injures twenty passengers. The town experiences a cold snap. Hicks and Eilers sale is busiest. Tax lists for several townships are available at Monticello State and Taxpayers office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance J. Berga
Berga
Leland
Illinois
Newell
Forty
Iowa
Cuba
Roy
Mr. Berga
Monticello
Chicago
Monticello News Highlights Local Happenings
Paul Gruenstein resumes studies in Lake Forest Illinois and guests enjoy a gathering at Mr and Mrs H M Carpenter. Excurisonists from LeMars Iowa return home. Ben Behrends of Onslow ill with lung fever at Calvin Berlins. Local telephones expand at Rasmus Christensen saloon and Hicks Eilers store. J F Petcina attends funeral in Spillville for his father. Joseph W Merrill former Monticello agent dies in Fayette. Minnette photos offer 50 cents per dozen at The Lees. Fifth Monticello saloon opens under Rock Island Brewing Co with high license costs. Worthington to have state savings bank directors listed. John McNutt bankrupt in Adair County. Hendersons grocery promotes choice butter. Wills Deutrick dissolve dry goods firm in Monticello. Wills to continue, Deutrick opening new store. Roy Hicks writes from Omaha about Theodore Rohn and return from the Philippines. Frank Howards Concert Co Booked Feb 15. Martindale, notable singer, linked to the show.
Lovell State Bank Announces Tax List for Six Townships
The bank states it now has the tax list for Monticello City Lovell Richland Scotch Grove Wayne and Castle Grove and will gladly handle tax payments for residents. Inquiries are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell State Bank
Monticello City
Lovell
Richland
Scotch Grove
Wayne
Castle Grove
Miss Maude Hosford Visits Relatives in Minnesota
Miss Maude Hosford has traveled to Ka sota Minnesota for an extended visit with relatives.
Milne Sirs Visit Monmouth Area In Town For Week
James Milne Sr of Monmouth Newfoundland is in the vicinity for a week visiting and conducting business. Epworth League members enjoyed a social at Miss Jessie Fawcett’s home last evening. A. F. Tiede of Scotch Grove Iowa offers to provide specifications and move buildings. Wilhelm Rieniers and M Burrack wed at Strawberry Point in a German Lutheran ceremony led by Rev. Grauf. Hugh Kidd hosted a dinner for friends including Jewett, Jeff Smith, Wm. Overing, and H. Sandhouse with Cora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Milne, Sr
Monmouth
Epworth League
Jessie Fawcett
Wilhelm Rieniers
M. Burrack
Enno Burrack
Strawberry Point
Grauf
Hugh Kidd
Jewett
Jeff Smith
Wm. A. Overing
H. Sandhouse
Cora
Local notices and auctions headline Monticello area
The Farmers Institute report misidentified T H Lightfoot as president. Frank Henderson is the incoming president. Public auctions planned on John Rickels farm near Monticello February 14 and Henry Nickel near Castle Grove February 6 list cattle horses hogs oats corn hay and farm gear. Local society president Matt Noyes resigns. I R Heasty wins Sumner County high school oratorical honors for an Anglo American Alliance. fire damages a residence on the east end of town. Benevolent Union to fundraise via minstrel show February 10 with local talent. community musicians and dancers listed. Recovered from grip illness allowing some outward activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nickel
Prairie Hill
Castle Grove Township
Sumner County
Kansas
I. R. Heasty
Mr. Heasty
Mitchell Heasty
Monticello
John Kairns
Wayne Township
Sumner County High School
Jones County
Ladies’ Benevolent Union
G. E. Bishop
F. W. Koop
W. D. Magee
E. E. Hicks
J. T. Campbell
L. T. Alexander
Lee Rigby
A. P. Barker
Lloyd Jennings
Mournful Deaths and Legal Cases Highlight Monticello News
Mr. Constance J. Berga dies at 42 after prolonged illness. A serious wood load accident near George farm injures a young man. surgery aids brain pressure but leaves paralysis. The Prader versus National Masonic Accident case is reversed, sending the matter to Polk County for retry. Mrs. Amanda Hemenway of Center Junction dies after pneumonia and heart issues. funeral held at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
George Farm
Castle Grove
Sam Rigby
Rigby
Monticello
Ursula Prader
National Masonic Accident Association
Supreme Court
Christian Prader
Jones County
Preston
J. A. Daverman
Alf Wingate
R. L. Clarke
Association
George A. Pearsall
Polk County
Monticello Farm for Rent 84 Acres in City Limits
The Dunham farm near Monticello city limits offers 84 acres for rent. Enquiries directed to 301f F. P. StubLer in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham
Monticello
F. P. StubLer
Shooting Affray In Monticello Ends In Arrest
Ed Albinger a Monticello drayman is in custody on a charge of assault with intent to murder after a man named Fred Kellum says he was fired upon in Asa Phelps barn. The incident stems from a feud and jealousy over a beer gathering. The preliminary examination was continued to next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Albinger
Monticello
Fred Kellum
Albinger
Kellum
Asa Phelps
Phelps
Ricker
Church Notices Highlight Endeavor Day and Week Program
The Congregational society observed Endeavor Day with a 7 PM service led by president Ray Schaeffer. A nine day program lists Bible readings, sermons, and choir performances across local churches with evening services urged for men and boys.
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Congregational Society
Ray Schaeffer
Mesara
Bingham
Ricklefs
Schnelfer
Jennings
Rigby
Byerly
Miss Abel
Calvary
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Doxsee
Home News
Susan Allman
Deischer
Mrs
Ben Che
Messrs. M. Ww.Herrick and
J. W. Coxsee
Des Muines
William Tuetkin
Etta Alferts
Mardorf
Hicks & Eilers
Cowan
Barker
Henry Guyon
Doon
Henderson
The
Oxford Mirror
Ida Stockwell
Nellie Drury
Melville Ellis
Ida Grove
Mr. Ellis
George Ellis
N. G. W. Winner
H. G. Vernimont
Omaha
Mineral Valley Co-operative Cheese Co
Township
U Winois Central Railroad
Dyersille
Ercury
J. J. Goldstone
Mr. Goldstone
Castlerove
Paul Gruenstein
Lake Forest
H. M. Carpenter
LeMars
Ben Behrends
Onslow
Sanborn
Calvin Berlin
East First St
Soetje Drug Store
Rasmus Christensen
North
Cedar Street
Iowa Telephone Co
J. F. Petcina
Spillville
Joseph W. Merrill
Fayette
Marion
Oxford Junction
Minnette
Lee’s
Henderson’s
Rock Island Brewing Co
Jos
John McNutt
Adair County
McNutt
Wills & Deutrick
Wills
Deutrick
J. 8. Houser
Roy Hicks
Theodore Rohn
Philippines
the Express
Theodore
San Francisco
Opera House
Frank Howard Concert Co
F. B. Martindale
Howard Co
Martindale
A. F. Tiede
Farmers’ Institute
T. H. Lightfoot
Frank Henderson
Institute
John Rickels
J. A. Deutrick’s Dry Goods and Nation Store
Jones County Agricultural Society
Matt Noyes
George Ellsworth
Richard Hughes
Concordia Insurance Co
Milwaukee
D. E. Pond
Rey
Alexander Hemenway
Amanda R. Hemenway
Newport Township
Herkimer Co
New York
Hemenway
Julius
Anamosa
Julia Gilroy
James W. Gilroy
Waukon
Alamakee Co
Towa
Jones Co
Center Junction
David Street
Presbyterian Church
Scotch Grove Township
Inez Gilroy
Julius Hemenway
W. A. Overina
Wm. Abel
Wm, Abel
Lon's
Lon Jennings
W. Zimmermann
Wills & Doutrick
H. C. Wills
H. C. Wills, J. A Dovurtrick
H. Schipman
South
Sipk
Monticreixo
M. E. Church
Caleb
the Times
Church of Christ
Scar H. Soetje
Druszist
Sherwin-Williams
Hubbard & Hanken
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