Death of Another Jones County Pioneer
M O Felton of Center Junction Iowa died January 29 1914 at his daughter Mrs Winifred Porters Maquoketa home He born March 14 1828 in Highland County Ohio moved to Indiana as a child taught school in Ohio and Indiana later moved to Jones County Iowa He was among the first teachers in Scotch Grove and married Miss Anna Kraus August 29 1854 The couple had eight children with two deceased He farmed about forty years before moving to Center Junction in 1898 He belonged to Madison M E Church and Wyomin g lodge No 206 A F and A M Funeral services were held January 31 1914 at Center Junction with Rev P M Phillips and he was buried in North Madison Cemetery Wyoming Lodge A F and A M officiating He expressed faith in Christ two days before death and is mourned by many friends.
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Jones County
M. O. Felton
Center Junction
Iowa
Winifred Porter
Maquoketa
Highland County
Ohio
Indiana
Marion Seminary
Indianapolis
Highland
Brown Counties
Bloomfield
Scotch Grove Township
Anna M. Kraus
Margaret Frances Keagley
Harlan Phillip
Georges L
Arkinda
Arkansas
Alford Nichols
Armour
Oliver J
Cedar Rapids
Charles W
Sioux City
Magquoketa
William Reed
Miles City
Montana
Felton
Ina
Prairie Schooner
Madison Methodist Episcopal Church
Wyoming Lodge
M. E. Church
P. M. Phillips
Christ
North Madison
Wyoming Lodge A. F. & A. M
New Gym Plans and School News At Anamosa Visit
Leonard Leisey reports a forthcoming gymnasium decision. Miss Ethel Young and Helen Hefner return to school while Rev Naether speaks on German schools. Martha and Henriette Hanken visit. Anamosa beat the home team 32 to 26 with a special train of rooters. Wallace Hollingaworth was ill and missed the game.
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Leonard Leisey
Ethel Young
Helen Hefner
Naether
Martha
Henriette Hanken
Center Junction
Anamosa
Wallace Hollingaworth
Goethals Urged Promotion on Canal Opening Day
The Washington Times notes that if George W. Goethals were titled as an Emplishman he would be Duke of Panama at opening, earning about 100000 a year. It suggests Congress promote him to major general with retirement on full pay as an option.
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Washington Times
Goethals
Sir George W. Goethals
Panama
Congress
Residence on Angle Street Belonging to Conner Estate
Sealed bids are invited by R C Stirton executor for the Frances Conner estate on Angle Street. The property includes two lots with a six room dwelling and a large barn. Bids due at Lowell State Bank by February 10 at 3 p m with possession March 1 and right to reject any bid.
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Angle Street
Frances Conner
Lowell State Bank
R. C. Stirton
Americans Rent Lady’s Luxury Car in London Visit
Several American visitors in London found it hard to secure a car on short notice yet were chauffeured in a luxurious limousine. The well informed driver and the vehicle’s coat of arms drew surprise as the car belonged to a wealthy American heiress married to an English peer, though she was away.
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London
Detroit
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion Ad Promises Health Boost
An Iowa advertising notice touts Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a quick builder of health, energy, and strength for all ages. It promises money-back refund if no improvement and notes it contains pure olive oil and hypophosphites, sold only at Rexall stores, locally by W. W. Stickford in Monticello.
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Rexall
W. W. Stickford
Monticello
Iowa
The Voice of a Child Jenny Lind Story
A maid heard a shabby girl singing to a kitten in a poor house and alerted Miss Lundberg. The Royal Opera officials visited, confirmed the talent, and arranged training for Jenny Lind, who became the famous Swedish Nightingale.
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Miss Lundberg
Royal Opera
Stockholm
Groelius
Opera
Croelius
Miss Lundbere
Count Bike
Royal Opera School
Sweden
Jenny Lind
Ladies’ Home Journal
Unsuspecting Life at 80 Sparks Family Doubt
Atchison Globe notes rising suspicion as a man near eighty appears calm and modest, while his wife suspects possible infidelity and a double life. The piece hints at hidden work or relationships influencing domestic trust.
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Atchison Globe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Honor Goethals
Elsie
Oer
Pearson
Oo Ac
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Michael Stern
Cecescesneeaes
Rae
George Stuhler’s Sons
Ccscceenee
Total Assets
Aless Jones County
H. M. Carpenter
Wm. Stabler
H. S. Richardson
J.M. Carpenter
H. 8. Richardson
Wm. Stuhler
H.S. Richardson
J. W. Doxsee
H. Soetje
BE. Hicks
H. George
Jones
Vialue
Lowa
George L. Lovell
J. S. Hall
Gro. L
J. W. Coxsee
W. A. Mirick
C. 8. Bidwell
Lincoln Journal
L. G.stabler
Lovell House
Grand
Poland
China
Farrow
Allen’ Fairbanks
Scotch Grove
Ulay Township
J. B. Moses
George Stuhler
Mr. Harris
Perrine
J. G van Sickle
Oxford Junction
South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
Clay Township
Peter Ommen
Rickles Gerdes
Lovell Township
G. J. Hughes
Crane Theatre
Larkey
Howard County
W. E. Corbin
Sas
Scotch Grove Co-operative Creamery Company
H.R. Jacoba
South Cedar St
PO Wey Baking
Chicago
Paris Exposition
France
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