Local News and Notices from Wromina and Wyoming
Residents visit relatives in town and a Perry Iowa guest joins in. Farmers Institute in session with talks on good roads led by L W Stewart though absent. Wyoming mass meeting nominates town officers though withdrawals expected. Milk price, farming moves, and a German church funeral complete the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wromina
Samuel Lindsey
Perry
Iowa
R. H
Wayne Calkins
York
Neb
Robt. M. Corbit
Onslow
Farmers’ Institute
John Kettlesen
John
H. P. Collins
James Stephenson
Collins
Jones County Farmers' Institute
L. W. Stewart
Monmouth
Castle Grove notes and local happenings round off February
Castle Grove reports assessors' work half finished, social events at local homes, and dances at McLees Henderson and Church. Creamery board addresses finances and repairs, while residents attend meetings, visits, and sales. A Langworthy blacksmithing note, births, illnesses, and travel round out the week.
Local Notices and Household Moves in Earlville Area
C M Hanna remains in Earlville this week. The infant son of C A Sutherland is ill. Baker family occupies the Sturtevant house. W B Warner visits sister J O Sutherland in Cascade. Burt Sturtevant and family move in with M L Sturtevant. Wm Shoemaker recovering after illness. Willie Sutherland proudly shows his new self earned watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Hanna
Earlville
C. A. Sutherland
Baker
School House Fund Tax Proposed by MonotickEo Board
The MonotickE.o board of education held a special session to present a proposition to electors at the annual March 8 1897 election. They vote to submit a $2000 school house fund tax to pay part of outstanding bonded indebtedness and interest. Members present were Stirton Bacher Noyes Hicks and Trunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Stirton
Bacher
Noyes
Hicks
Trunter
Hunter
R. P. Sairn
See
Republican Nominations At City Caucus and Ward Races
At the republican city caucus A Matthiessen acted as chairman and FE J Lightfoot as secretary with nominations for street commissioner I M Rodman weighmaster James Abel water commissioners E A F Hubbard A B Tucker and A G Rodman. Ward caucus results show re nominations for council in each ward and a central committee named D Tf Pond J I White and J F Petecina. News also notes health updates from F A Penniman of Ryan and Butterfield Creamery officers elected for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Matthiessen
FE. J. Lightfoot
I. M. Rodman
James Abel
E. A. F Hubbard
A. B. Tucker
A. G. Rodman
D. E. Pond
E. J. Lightfoot
George Schoonover
J. la. White
J. W. Grover
Third Ward
Fred Matthiessen
D. Tf. Pond
J. I. White
J. F. Petecina
Bowen's Prairie settler Matt Leytem passes at 72
Matt Leytem an old settler of Bowen's Prairie died Thursday morning at age 72. The funeral is today at 10 30 from St Mary's Church according to the Cascade Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Leytem
Bowen's Prairie
Tihe
St. Mary’s Church
Cascade Courer
Edzards Died At Epworth After Illness From Consumption
Linda Louella Edzards died at Epworth February 18 1897 aged twenty years one month and twenty six days from consumption. She was born near Langworthy December 16 1876 before moving to Farley and later studied music at Des Moines and Grinnell. After health declined she traveled to California then returned to Epworth to live with grandparents and aunt. She leaves five sisters and many relatives and was a member of the Grinnell Methodist church. Funeral at Epworth conducted by Rev. R W Coates. Erworru Iowa February 13 1897.
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Edzards
Epworth
Linda Louella Edzards
Miss Edzards
Langworthy
Farley
Des Moines
Grinnell
California
Ella R
Henry E. Edwards
Mae
Gertrude
Celia Edwards
A. P. Himebaugh
Methodist
R. W. Coates
Methodist Church
Erworru
Iowa
The Little French Girl From Century's Perspective
A reflective piece on French upbringing showing that girls are trained to be future wives through demure behavior, household arts, and selective friendships. It contrasts guardianship of knowledge with the risk of a girl appearing boastful, noting a mother’s hope that much is forgotten by age 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. Bentzon
Lippmann’s apparatus reproduces natural colors from negatives with artificial light
A system using a gas lamp and dual lenses lets the negative be illuminated at a precise angle to reveal a color image in its original hues. The setup enhances color in portraits, aiding oil reproduction where hair eye and complexion tones become clearly discernible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippmann
Beecher on dancing and personal discernment
The Pittsburg Dispatch cites Henry Ward Beecher arguing that the harm of dancing depends on the individual. If dancing is for amusement or personal grace and the person remains selective and respectable, it ought not to harm. Those demoralized by dancing would be led astray by any activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Pittsburg
IT Offers 100 Acres of Pasture and Meadow For Rent
A rental offer lists 60 acres of pasture and 40 acres of meadow for lease located five miles north of Monticello and two miles from Sand Spring. Contact 323 Alex Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Sand Spring
Alex Livingston
Farm for sale 245 acres in Richland township Jones County
The undersigned offers a first class farm of 245 acres in Richland township Jones county with new buildings and good improvements. For details contact Joan May Cascade Ia 32w4. Nursery stock sold or stored for early shipment with no supply until spring. Hoyt Bros Scotch Grove Iowa offer hay and buckwheat bran remaining by mail or visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Township
Jones County
Joan May
Cascade
Administrator's Notice of John Reichart Estate
The District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints an administrator for the estate of John Reichart deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance within the time prescribed by law. Dated at Monticello Iowa February 11 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
District Court
Jones County
Towa
John Reichart
Monticello
Iowa
Estate Attorney Doxsnr Named in Case
Doxsnr is listed as attorney for the estate in a pending case.
Probate Notice for Julia Connell Will in Jones County
Notice of probate in Jones County Iowa states on January 25 1897 a paper claimed to be the last will of Julia Connell deceased was filed and March 8 1897 set as final proof and probate hearing. parties named include Samuel N Fain John Branner George White Kendall Parker and others with unknown heirs and devisees summoned to appear. Clerk B McQueen of the District Court invites all interested parties to contest or support admission to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Jones County
Edward Flynn
J.B. McQueen
Cl'k District Court Jones Co
State of Lowuinand
Adam Reichart
Julius A. Reed
Margaret V. Thompson
Margaret V. Patterson
EK. W. Thompson
Aura Belle Dearborn
Wm Dearborn
James Thompson
Wm. Thompson
District Court
North Range
New NW
Julian A. Reed
Samuel E. Hillis
Samuel FE. Hillis
Margaret W. Thompson
N. W.thompson
William A. Patterson
Platouir
Julius A Reed
A. D
J. W. Doxsee
Monticello
H. M. ReMbry
Towa
Kate Graham
John Graham
Charlotte Hart
Allersons
John Hart
J. W. Doxsey
M. Beuamy
18Th Judicial District of
Samuel N. Fain
John Branner
G. Whitney
John Shantile
Samuel Winger
George White
Towit
John L. White
Jennie White
Alfred White
Mahala White
Lucinda White
Amanda Smith
Henry Smith
Rose White
Amelia White
Alon
Van
Michael Bairne
Samuel N. Iain
Lezatees
Kendall Parker
Lear Tees
Township
J. W. Doxson
State OF Nowa
Mary McGovern
J.B. McQuien
Jones Co
WIII
Julia Connell
B. McQueen
Clerk District Court
Jones Co. Ja
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