Local News Roundup From Ames and Vicinity
J H Perrine visits Ames on business. Mr and Mrs I C Musgrove spend Tue and Wed in Ames. Lyle Adams and family visit relatives in Monticello. Agnes Gearhart visits Hopkinton. Wade Long visits Manchester. Mrs Meyer Shoken returns from Minneapolis. Winifred Powell visits Mrs Merle Hotchkiss in Cedar Rapids. Ethel Parrott in Cedar Rapids visits sister Mrs A O Wroblewist. Various residents host relatives in Ames and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Lyle Adams
Ames
Monticello
Mrs. Wade Long
Manchester
Winifred Powell
Cedar Rapids
Merle Hotchkiss
Ethel Parrott
A. O. Wroblewist
Local Obituaries and Social Notices From Monticello Area
Funeral services were held for Minnie Britt in Davenport with Dunn and Adams family members attending. Dr. and Mrs. Patterson visited Grundy Center. Patterson’s mother plans an extended visit. Ed Lang and Janet Mae welcome a daughter weighing 8% pounds in Cuba City. Farm and Home week brings Wilcox and family to Ames. Woodall plans return to Monticello. Seaford family attends Webster City double funeral for Mrs. Like and Mrs. Elliot. Like was mother of C. R. Schofield and born near Langworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Patterson
Betty
James
Grundy Center
Dr. Patterson
Prank Patterson
Pea Ridge
Arkansas
Ed Lang
Cuba City
Wis
Janet Mae
Edwin Wilcox
Hilah Button
Bernard Cass
Ames
Mrs. Wilcox
Walter
Ethelwyn
Hutton
Frances Adams
George Woodall
Monticello Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Jersey City
N. J
Monticello
Joan Seaford
Webster City
Items Of Occurrences Twenty Five Years Ago February 1913
The Monticello Express records numerous local events from February 1913 including births, marriages, moves, and job changes. Notable items mention the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhatigan, weddings for Lizzie Theilen and Henry Theilen, and Join Siebels with Antacra Schaefer. Additional notes cover automobile business marriages, civic workforce changes, and anniversaries such as Mr. and Mrs. Winner celebrating their 17th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Thomas Rhatigan
Bert Hubbard
Hefner
Lst
Albert Heiken
Wea
Ucin Wolken
Henry Eden
Lizzie Tholen
Henry Theilen
Jobo Znutsem
Shaa
Antacra Schaefer
Wade
Pauluen
Ench
Nobie G
Mortiweile
Dra
Mos
Stikier
C. C. Chase
Pearie Paar
Oyu Ues
Wis
Sumer Grove Asmenary
Wal den Marten
Sireia Emiti
Dennis Caeereed
Cetus
Awain
Carital
Ite Cus Co
Hopkinton
Peirs
Wlartiwig
Ar Abrahen
Aiad
Iowa Electric Co. Fights Writ Over Maquoketa Plant Plan
The Iowa Electric Co seeks to challenge a writ against Maquoketa in a dispute over a municipal power project. The case involves plans to extend electricity to rural lines in Delaware County and possible licensing or regulatory hurdles. Local authorities consider camera enforcement on a road section to deter speeding, with police monitoring for violations and warnings broadcast via short wave radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas
Raa
SGC Lee
Deuce Won
Deleware
Interesting Events In Iowa News From J W Jarnagin
Iowa reports its literary dog Brownie who lived with Prof. Clyde Tull at Cornell College in Mount Vernon. Brownie befriended writers Zona Gale and Carl Sandburg among others before dying from oleate exposure. A rehearsal mishap in Monona County left Edward Marley dead after a revolver misfire during a performance. Benier of Granville thwarted a stickup, recovering the gun and the thief fled in a stolen car. Pella Tulip Time gains global fame with cousin Daniel De Jongh sharing a letter about the moving picture reel showing the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Clyde Tull
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Linn County
Brownie
Zm Benier
Granville
Sioux County
Benier
Pella
Marion County
H. F. van Gorp
Daniel DeJongh
Zeist
Holland
Mr. DeJongh
Virzinic
Pela
Honey Thief Steals 13 Gallons From Truck
Schram of Tucenka reports a man attacked his truck while he hauled two loads of honey to Sioux City. He glimpsed a thief on the load, who fled as the truck neared a car behind. About 13 gallons of honey were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
W. Aa
Schram
Tucenka
Zosathanunty
Sioux City
Ickly
Sehram
Edward Yeager
Plymouth County
Yeager
Weathered Reed home fire and peculiar incidents reported
Mrs A S Reed near Owassa Hardin county faced a roof fire with water thrown on it. A man slipped on ice near the scene and fell. A cat climbed to a tree, then wandered away as flames altered the environment. Several unrelated local notes describe thefts, accidents, and odd events across nearby towns. Local pupils faced admissions and mischief incidents with lingering effects on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Reed
Owassa
Hardin County
Mira
Freesing
Venice
Battle Scene Near Sioux and Winnebago Lands Documented
In the vicinity a furious battle is described between Sioux and Winnebago Indians. The text notes a long standing low mood around the river rock once used as a corn grinder now repurposed as a bird bath and filled with water.
Brotherly reveal shocks Des Moines cafe owner
Jack Wood of Des Moines learns through court records that he has three brothers and a sister after his mother died in childbirth and he was adopted. The discovery follows his father’s death and a genealogical tracing by Wood’s siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wood
Des Moines
Wood
Early 1993 Record Near Hawarden County Line
A 1993 early set a regional record near Hawarden in Sioux County as Elmer Younie threshing rig harvested three stacks of Sarley on Wasser farm. The grain was well boilt and barley dry. Nearby Near Northwood birds robins spotted, suggesting signs of spring or late migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawarden
Sioux County
Wasser Farm
Elmer Younie
Younie
Northwood
Worth County
A. N. Bender
Jones County Sees New WPA Road Projects
George Keller announces eight new WPA road projects in Jones County aimed at road improvements and employment. Forty men will be hired for the county program, funded by a federal WPA grant of 402,962 dollars plus 51.75 dollars from the county, with completion depending on county decisions and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keller
Jones County
Congregational Ministers Meet at Grinnell College
The Rev. S. G. Gutensohn departs for the annual Fellowship conference of Congregational ministers at Grinnell College from February 8 to 10. Speakers include Dr. Albert E Day and the Reverends Theodore C. Hume David M. Beach. Rev. Floyd D. Reeves will serve as conference chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Gutensohn
Congregational Ministers
Grinnell College
Gates
Albert E Day
Pasadena
Calif
Theodore C. Hume
Chicago
David M. Beach
Minneapolis
Floyd D. Reeves
Crestom
Illinois Car Wreck at Fred Shaver Corner
A car driven by a Tlimois insurance salesman failed to navigate Fred Shaver corner on Highway 151. The vehicle crashed through a fence into Shaver's yard, struck a tree, and rested on its side. The driver sustained a broken nose and the car was towed to Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlimois
Fred Shaver
Highway 151
Cedar Rapids
Shaver
DeMolays Attend Marion Meeting At Mason Temple
Five boys from the Incal George Washington chapter led by Bil Shaffer attended two DeMolay school of instruction sessions at the Marian Masonic temple Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Charles Bender Sidney Schweitzer Victor Richardson Lyle Burrichter and Dean Morey with representatives from Cedar Rapids and Marion chapters present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Order of DeMolay
Bil Shaffer
Marian Masonic Temple
Charles Bender
Sidney Schweitzer
Victor Richardson
Lyle Burrichter
Dean Morey
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Weather Tale From a Rainy Day Scene
A fragmented weather note recounts recent rains and freezes. Mr Stamsen observes a night crawl and a submerged landscape on ice. Shannon offers aid as a mysterious retin sighting is sought and reported.
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J. H. Perrine
Mrs. I. C. Musgrove
Agnes Gearhart
Keyes
Big Limp Pramklin County Coal
Wm. G. Schoon
Andy
Winifred and
Eileen Neilly
Leo Kane
Leo Staner
Dubuque
Louise Hofman
Harold Wilcox
Hopsinton
T. F. Denkhoff
Ted Denkhof
Betty Denkhoff
Davenport
Wiliam Donnelly
Walker
J. R. Barron
Leigh Clark
Minnesota
Dakota
Lyte McMullen
Mr. McMullen
Lancaster
Paul Klaus
Thorsis
Mes. Prank Pedhaski
Aed Vo
EL Eedman
Vernon
Carmel
Mic. Aed
Wie
Saermry Enis Sr. Penn Ducasey Mining Vitie Their
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Eermm
Ities
Saco Ai Seis Wi
Bie
Wamere
James Lated
Vie
Berry Gerjen
Fume Grove
Cwwestin Cagers- TV
Ion
Miz Anc
Mica
Emu Sirsieheer Ami
Ane
Thing
Thiece
Eve Ces
Lal Raves
Cnikiumenrisn
Ais. GO. FF
Crttn
Artimg
Omring Mervkuce
Simuciwenr
Remus Mercury
Detiere
Tieis Our
Miey
Cloirtiotne Onn
Urme
She Omar
Mortino Gan
Amu
R Mone
Gerth Selueng
Mr Deis
James MiLasrhin
Bindhavic Quarters
W. Wer
the & A Ag Uy
W. D. McLianurgni
Castle Grove Township
Mary Brown
Join McDemule Hospital
G. B. Collins
Bethany
Old
Eda van Buren
Collins
Joseph Dunn
Harold Dunn
Roy Jacque
Bill Kauder
James Dunn
Joe. Dunn
Minnie Britt
Melvin Joiner
Maquoketa
Frederick P. Stuhler
Joiner
Imogene von Schrader
Stahler
the Express
Iowa Electric Co
Dudia
Iowa News
Jarnagin
J. W. Jarnagin
Blenelle
Monora
Eric Jones
Edward Marley
Marley
Ser City
Ouypils
Mi Tam
Taneher
Enid
Cele Cinnick
Gilden
Crawford
Ramermore
Tom
Bers Ballard
Promughur
O'Bren
Raife
Parahontas
Biglland
Pilot Creek
Winter Robins
George Winkil
Iowa State College
Winkil
Grinnell
Llinois
DeMolays
Coxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman
Louis E. Hoag
K. C
Long’s Dept. Store
Gene Autry
Thompson
Swift
International Harvester
Flist Street
Monte Theatre
Shaffer
Monticello, Lowa
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