Center Junction Notes Resignations and Local Happenings
Sept B L Bergeson resigns from Center Junction school board effective end of the year to enter business with his father in Sioux City. Community Sing fills assembly room with Mrs Bergeson and children performing. Various residents move, visit, or plan events including bake sales, lectures, and church programs. Private Lester Smith arrives from Camp Dodge. many locals travel to Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Monticello, and Maquoketa for events and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
B. L. Bergeson
Board of Education
Bergeson
Sioux City
E. L. Bergeson
Alsever
Business Center Junction
Paul Holm
Maquoketa
Holm
EB. Wright
Mr. Holm
Prairieburg
Troy Mills
Bessie Flaherty
Anamosa
L. I. Murphy
Lumber Co
Cedar Rapids
Anna Howard
Adams
Central City
Fred Smith
Seward Smith
Canada
Gladys
Everette Finn
George Finn
Barbara Drexler
Center Point
Margaret Flockhart
Mary Sage
Lester Smith
Camp Dodge
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Crocker held at Hopkinton
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Crocker of Evanston Illinois occurred Saturday at 2 PM in the M E church Hopkinton with Rev W G Rowley officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Susan Harding and Mrs Nellie Ashton and two sons Charles and Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Spring
Mary Crocker
Evanston
Illinois
M. E. Church
Hopkinton
Mary Wood
New York
Charles C. Crocker
Dubuque
J. H. Hanken
Crocker
Nebraska
Crockie
Susan Harding
Savannah
Nellie Ashton
Larchwood
Charles
Marcus
Irvin
W. G. Rowley
George Lawrence
Denver
Colorado
Lawrence
Fred Lawrence
Lyman Bennett
Monticello
R. J. Guthrie
Ruth
A. J. Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
T. Pinch
Farley
Alfred Koester
W. J. Murray
Clara
A. Blair
Mildred
Alphonse Schmidt
Fred Bohlken
Henry Dufoe
W.S. Byam
Pierce
Lois
Della Cool
Worthington
Prairieburg News Briefs Include Mayor's Dental Trip
Prairieburg district notes Mayor Conklin traveled to Cedar Rapids on Friday for dental extraction believed to be linked to his illness. Also reports Alva Deen and his father of Rolfe, Iowa visiting at the O. D. Deene home while Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Corn were in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Conklin
Cedar Rapids
Alva Deen
Rolfe
Iowa
O. D. Deene
Onslow Brief: Reverend MacNichols Seeks Presbyterian Vacancy
Onslow February 4 Rev MacNichols preached at the Presbyterian church and is a candidate for the vacancy. The church extended him a call but his acceptance remains unknown. Local residents Miss Lizzie McMaster Miss Graham and others return or visit. Bert Garnett travels to Davenport to meet his Kansas father and visit kin.
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Onslow
MacNichols
Presbyterian Church
Lizzie McMaster
Springville
Graham
Nettie Alberry
Bert Garnett
Davenport
Kansas
Tom McMaster
Harry Chase
Mary Orr
Amy
Hannah Jeffries
Clinton
Jennie Robinson
Wyoming
Greiser
Ray
Elma Behrends
Monticello
Scotthorn
Cedar Rapids
Ben Johnson
Anamosa
Ruth Rowe
Maquoketa
Ralph Brown
Des Moines
Castle Grove Local Notes Including Hogs Shipment and Varying News
A. F. M. Caspers shipped a carload of hogs from Coggon that posted a 260 lb average with Herman Caspers accompanying the load to Chicago. Martin McDonald recently landed in New York from France and will be mustered out at Camp Dodge. Ernest Carpenter received a surprise party after returning from overseas. Minnie Hasler marked her nineteenth birthday with a party. W. R. Kuhns and Harry Kuhns visited Castle Grove. Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Greer visited Rev. H. C. Irvine. Miss Ithel M. Baker teaches district No. 9 this winter. D. J. Hogan visited from Coggon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
F. M. Caspers
Coggon
Herman Caspers
Chicago
Martin McDonald
France
New York
Camp Dodge
Ernest Carpenter
Minnie Hasler
W. R. Kuhns
Monticello
Harry Kuhns
Scotch Grove
C. K. Greer
Sand Spring
H. C. Irvine
Ithel M. Baker
D. J. Hogan
Anamosa and Eureka Notices of Deaths Marriages
Mrs. Walton born Dianna Whitsel in Indiana May 30 1885 died January 27 1919 near Anamosa at 83 years 8 months Velma Burdine died January 27 at home in this city from scarlet fever interment Riverside cemetery January 28 Dr Dale Paul left for a several weeks stay at Excelsior Springs Mo Judge Ellison joined Mr Baul after the Shaw case James E Porter and Grace Ireland married at Cedar Rapids last Thursday Mr Porter is a farmer and they will live east of town Mr and Mrs John Birk celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary January 24 Their son Levi and wife from Chicago attended Their wishes for many more anniversaries John J Wolfe born January 30 1867 Manchester Iowa died January 26 1919 in Minneapolis aged 52 years 11 months 3 weeks 5 days Married November 18 1889 to Sarah E Wilson at Anamosa They lived in Anamosa about a decade then moved to Minneapolis in 1914
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Walton
Dianna Whitsel
Indiana
Grant Walton
Anamosa
Velma Burdine
Lee E. Bebce
Riverside Cemetery
Dale Paul
Excelsior Springs
Judge Ellison
Baul
Shaw
James E. Porter
Grace Ireland
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Mr. Wolfe
Sarah E. Wilson
School Board Proceedings February 3 1919
The Board of Education met in special session with I Be Reed T M Redmond O E Brainerd and T B Lazell present. Minutes of prior meetings approved and numerous bills and salaries listed including gymnasium director appointment and payments to publishers suppliers and laborers.
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Board of Education
I. BE. Reed
T. M. Redmond
E. Brainerd
Lazell
F. D. Slauson
Longmans Green & Co
Percy Guilford
Iowa Telephone Co
Towa
Macmillan Co
Monticello Electric Co
the Manual Arts Press
E. K. Larmen Hdn Co
Geo. Stuhlers Sons Co
Allyn & Bacon
Henry Holt & Co
Metropolitan Supply Co
S. P. Neilly
Monticello Water Dept
Midland Chemical Co
W.F. Rohn
Chicago Machinery Exchange
Dade
R. H. Ricklefs
Estella McNamara
Central Lbr. & Coal Co
Davenport Bag & Paper Co
Cowes
Cross Hdw. Co
W. M. Welch
Physics Laboratory
C. Deneckes
R. H. Rickless
Obituary of David Sutherland of Clara Montana
David A. Sutherland born Sept 5 1881 Scotch Grove Iowa district. He lived on a farm, moved to Lavina Montana in 1911 to ranch, and died January 19 1919 in Seattle Washington after influenza and pneumonia. Funeral held January 25 1919 at Scotch Grove with Rev R A Brough officiating.
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David Sutherland
David A. Sutherland
Clara
Montana
Scotch Grove
R. A. Brough
Springville
Josephine
Simon
Elmer Dorrell
Adam
Catherine Sutherland
Scotch Grove Township
Lenox College
Lavina
Onslow School Notes Show Flu Absences and Surprises
Elma Streeper reports the intermediate room held exams this week. Derald and Donald Dixon returned to duties while Bernice Garnett and Clayton Garnett rejoined after influenza. Miss Gladys Horton was absent multiple days due to illness. Wilma Starry and Malvern Starry remain away due to influenza in the family. A surprise program featured Nelia Clark, Gladys Horton, Faye Smith, Ralph Conley, Robert Scroggie and Arnold Hanken. Ralph Conley and Arnold Hanken missed roll call. Ralph jokes a woodpile drew him away from study.
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Onslow
Elma Streeper
Derald
Donald Dixon
Etta Schmidt
Gladys Horton
Wilma
Malvern Starry
Robert Scroggie
Faye Smith
Bernice
Clayton Garnett
Nelia Clark
Ralph Conley
Arnold Hanken
Ralph
Cascade Pioneer Items Report
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kennedy this morning. A fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Morrison of Temple Hill on January 28. A. L. Bisenius, K. of C. secretary, is now at Camp Travis Texas. Red Cross Home Comfort Kit committee in Cascade hosted a banquet at McNallys for soldier boys. Miss Mary OConnell died at her mother Mrs Patrick OConnell’s home in Washington township Jones county on January 16 after long illness. Farmers Institute officials voted not to hold the annual meeting this winter due to influenza and other obstacles.
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Michael Kennedy
Herman Morrison
Temple Hill
A. L. Bisenius
Camp Travis
Texas
The
Red Cross
Cascade
McNally
Mary O’connell
Patrick O’connell
Washington Township
Jones County
Farmers’ Institute
Cascade Pioneer casualty reports mix cause and status
Lieut. Thomas Kingsley Jr of Cascade was listed as dead and as wounded in separate Cascade Pioneer casualty lists. A January 3 letter from his son says he is safe, suggesting the Oct 12 Argonne wound caused the belated death report. The family believes the casualty report will be corrected.
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Cascade
Thomas Kingsley, Jr
Kingsley
O. K
Argonne Forest
Public esteem for Congress questioned by Republican
Springfield Mass Republican notes Senator Sherman’s claim of universal contempt is false though some senators and representatives are held in light esteem by the public, reflecting mixed views of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Sherman
Congress
Letter From France Describes Army of Occupation Duties
Ernest Hoult, serving with the 88th division in France, writes from Liffol le Grand about guard duties guarding food trains into Germany, living with privates and a sergeant in a unit of fifteen sergeants, and experiences with French towns, Red Cross aid, and local hospitality. He notes scarce water, occasional baths, exchange rates, and pride in Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hoult
Lovell Township
Ernest Hoult
Army of Occupation
France
88Th
Liffollegrand
Germany
Camp Dodge
Uncle Sam
Coblenz
United States
Rhine
Red Cross
Toul
Gongrecourt
Harnest Hoult
Senator Johnson’s vocal critique shapes California politics
The Aberdeen News notes how Senator Hiram Johnson’s sharp criticisms of the administration dominate headlines, yet his influence is seen as pivotal in sustaining the current administration’s tenure.
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Aberdeen
Hiram Johnson
California
Personality of Roosevelt Cited as Central Figure
Springfield Republican notes focus on Theodore Roosevelt as a rare personality shaping political ideas rather than his stated policies. The piece argues his influence stems from character and personal presence more than concrete program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress Again Delays Big Tasks Amid Crisis
Sioux Falls Press laments Congress failing to pass decisive measures during a critical period. The short session has nearly run its course with little to show for important national action.
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Sioux Falls
Congress
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Ward
Forrest Craig
Nowachek Farm
Harry Johnson
Craig Cottage
J. N. Smith
J. R. McNielly
Young
Minnesota
Olive Springer
Donnen Junction
Fuller
Fickle
James Young
Charles Davis
Hale
Will Davis
Shoemaker
J. E
Anamosa Eureka
State of Iowa
B. W. Shaw
Hugh Corbit
Clay Township
Dennis
Bly
George Gorman
School Board Proceedings
Cascade Pioneer
Lieut
Tom Kingsley
John McDonald
Mary Aldis
Roosevelt
Dilatory Congress
A. P. Donahue
Duroc Jersey Hogs
Model View Farm
Hopkinton, Iowa
Monticello Motor Co
Voss
Ricklefs & McNeill
Monticello Hide and Fur Co
Monticello Hide & Fur Co
Old City Scales Building
Mrs. Idman
John Heyen
Langworthy
L. P. Waddick
Audt
John Heyen Langworthy
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