Good Mother Kurt Dies After Long Community Service
Mrs. Peter Kurt of Monticello died suddenly last Thursday morning from a heart attack and pneumonia at age 69. A leader in the Sacred Heart church, American Legion auxiliary, and Red Cross, she organized boxes for servicemen and directed parish fundraising. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church with multiple priests, burial in Sacred Heart cemetery, and many local mourners attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kurt
Monticello
Kurt
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Arthur P. O'Rourke
American Legion
St. Elizabeth Society of the Sacred Heart Church
Red Cross Chapter
Mfe
Adam
Anna Reichart
Sand Spring
Bellevue
John McCormick
Lawrence
Elmer
Dubuque
Edward
Donald
Harvey
Roatad
Ben
de Adpellontie
Te Mun Helled
Edward McBride
Leonard Reichart
Lawrence Smith
Dyersville
John Reichart
Beloit
Wis
Crocker Place
Iola
Kansas
South Fork Township
Delaware County
Sacred Heart Church
George A. Hauck
Wall Pleads Not Guilty To Bank Robbery Charge
Herman Robert Wall of Davenport pled not guilty to a bank robbery charge at Tipton arraignment before Judge John T. Moffitt. He is linked to the Union Trust and Savings bank robbery at Stanwood with R. D. Forbes, who was killed by Lowden vigilantes. Forbes allegedly entered the bank while Wall waited outside in a car. Wall is held for the grand jury on $10,000 bond with lawyers Alfred C. Mueller and Merle F. Wells of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Robert Wall
Davenport
Tipton
John T. Moffitt
Wall
Union Trust and Savings Bank
Stanwood
R. D. Forbes
Lowden
Forbes
Alfred C. Mueller
Merle F. Wells
Hayes Wins Suit Over Promissory Note Against Lanigan
In Jones County District Court J T Hayes sued J T Lanigan on a promissory note. A jury returned verdict at 1 pm Tuesday for Hayes for 1422.10, rejecting Lanigan's plea of want of consideration. The note arose from Lanigan's personal debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
J. T. Hayes
J. T. Lanigan
Hayes
Lanigan
Marian Hayes Granted Registered Nurse License
Miss Marian Hayes has passed the state board of examiners for nurses and is now licensed as a registered nurse in Iowa. She is a graduate of Mercy Hospital, Dunne, and has been practicing since graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Hayes
R. N
Atate Board of Examiners
Regis
Atate of
Yowa
Misa Hayes
State of Mercy Hospital
Dune
Hudson chosen as Jones county farm agent
Lloyd E. Hudson, 38, was selected at a Jones county farm bureau meeting as the county agent for Jones county. A Marion county native, he has farmed near Knoxville and holds a degree from Iowa State College in animal husbandry. He begins March 1 and will move to Anamosa with his wife and two children.
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Lloyd E. Hudson
Jones County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Jones County
Marion County
Knoxville
Mr. Hudson
Knoxville High School
Anamosa
Anamosa Attorney Glenn J. McLaughlin Seeks Jones County Attorney Seat
Glenn J. McLaughlin of Anamosa announces his candidacy for Jones County attorney on the Republican ticket upcoming June primaries. A eight year practitioner, he lists seventy plus criminal cases and active roles with the Red Cross and American Legion. He has served as ward Republican committeeman and delegate to state conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn J. McLaughlin
Anamosa
Jones County
McLaughlin
B. I. McLaughlin
College of Arts
College of Law
University of Town
George Gorman
Cedar Rapids
Gorman
Ben ©. Rhinehart
Red Cross
American Legion
Republican Party
Obituary: Dr Charles Stottlemeyer Dies in Des Moines
Obituary notices the death of Dr Charles Stottlemeyer in Des Moines at age 83. Former Scotch Grove resident and Maryland native, he married Nettle Folber there in his early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stottlemeyer
Scotch Grove
Maryland
Nettle Folber
Icy Pavement Triggers Tuesday Car Crash
J. J. Locher was the car driver in a Tuesday morning wreck when his Packard slid on icy pavement near the F. E. Stimson residence. The vehicle struck a telephone pole, breaking the pole and damaging the fender and other parts of the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Locher
F. E. Stimson
Death and Greatness of Washington in Bernard Fay’s View
The piece argues Washington was a powerful political strategist who shaped a strong central government and public opinion, forming a practical aristocracy. It claims Adams and Hamilton failed in monarchy dreams while Jefferson was eclipsed, and suggests Washington’s legacy would provoke future controversy if he lived longer.
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Ates
Sade de Tale
Rrean
United States
Adams
Hamilton
Jefferson
Virginia
Mount Vernon
George Washington
America
Funeral for Marcus Hayden Held in Monticello Home
Funeral services announced for Marcus Hayden at 2 p.m. at the home of Frank Hayden and Mrs. Voorhees. Rev. Samuel Gutensohn to lead with burial beside wife in Oakwood Cemetery. Hayden born July 24, 1844 in Centerville Michigan. survived by Frank Hayden Elma Scoville and Mary Hayden. He died last Tuesday night after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Hayden
Frank Hayden
J. A. Voorhees
Samuel Gutensohn
Congregational Church
Hayden
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Hayden
Centerville
Mich
Monticello
John Hayden
William Brazelton
Lovell Township
Ozark
Jackson County
Margaret J. Hulett
Myron
Frank
Elma Scoville
Marshalltown
Mary Hayden
Cedar Rapids
Manchester
South Dakota
Farmer Ended Own Life Near Ryan in Despondency
A. G. Grossman age 45 living five miles southwest of Ryan shot himself through the heart last Thursday. Mrs. Grossman heard the shot, found him on the living room couch. he died a few minutes later. Despondency from ill health is given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Grossman
Ryan
Monticello VFW Auxiliary Delights With George Washington Sketch
A February 10 Monticello VFW meeting featured a sketch titled George Washington's Family Album presented by the post and auxiliary under Emma Jacobs. Cast included Emma Jacobs as Martha Washington Alfred Etten as George Washington Hulda Berends as Nellie Custis and others with period gowns over 65 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Monticello Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Emma Jacobs
Martha Washington
Alfred Etten
Nellie Custis
Hulda Behrends
Catherine Schuyler
Marbel Jarrett
Betsy Ross
Helen Barrack
Molly Pitcher
Geneva Etten
Joe Bader
Honor L. Clark
Jake Metzenberg
Grant Eilers
Trial Of Lenkner And Moore To March Term
The Cedar county case of Paul Moore and J W Lenkner on conspiracy charges over alleged efforts to obstruct enforcement of the tuberculin test for cattle was postponed until the March term. The trial will move to Jones county on a change of venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar County
Paul Moore
J. W. Lenkner
Jones County
Next Lenten Service at Reformed Church Wednesday
Great interest is shown in the union Lenten services with strong attendance. The upcoming service will be at the Reformed church on Wednesday evening February 24 at 8 o'clock, with Rev. R. V. Porter delivering the sermon.
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The
Reformed Church
R. V. Porter
Man Dies After Accidental Sheep Dip Ingestive Incident
Arlo Brown aged 34 of Solon died last week after accidentally drinking sheep dip. He was rushed to Town City Hospital where he died soon after arrival. The death is reported as accidental and due to poisoning from the agricultural chemical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo Brown
Solon
Town City
Unpaid 1930 Real Estate Taxes Listed for Jones County
Treasurer Holcomb reports unpaid real estate taxes for 1930 in Jones County as of February 1 1932 totaling 8313 99. Included are debts from Wyoming city Center Junction Oxford Junction Hale Cass Greenfield Monticello Richland Lovell Olin Wyoming Madison Onslow Oxford Anamosa Fairview Jackson West Cascade Castle Grove Washington Rome townships and reductions for Martelle Morley Scotch Grove Wayne.
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Jones County
Wyoming City
Clay Township
Center Junction City
Oxford Junction City
Hale Township
Cass Township
Greenfield Township
Monticello City
Richland Township
Lovell Township
Olin City
Wyoming Township
Madison Township
Onslow City
Oxford Township
Anamosa City
Fairview Township
Jackson Township
West Cascade Ty
Castle Grove
Washington Township
Rome Township
Martelle
Morley
Scotch Grove
Wayne
Death of Henry Dahlstrom in Mason City
Telegram reports the sudden death of Henry Dahlstrom at his Mason City home. He lived here about ten years ago and leaves wife Louise Moore, two children Kermit and Evelyn. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon with burial in Mason City. Monticello attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Arduser and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dahlstrom
Mason City
Monticello
Carl Arduser
Peter Meyer
Escaped Convict Receives Extra Five Year Term
Harry Compton a state reformatory inmate appeared before Judge Ellison in Jones County District Court and was sentenced to an additional five years for escaping from a work camp near Marshalltown July 4. He requested a jury trial and acted as his own attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry ©. Compton
State Reformatory
Ellison
Jones County
Reformatory
Marshalltown
Compton
Monticello February 1902 Obituaries and Marriages
February 1902 Monticello Express notes include deaths of Mrs. Henry Moenk 52 near Sand Spring and Mrs. Charlotte Ford 82, plus deaths of Christian Hinz 64 and others from pneumonia and injury. Marriages recorded: Lizzie Ferring with John Pashong, Anna Bohlken with F A Hanken, Frank Nickel with Mary Hall, Irving Chaplin with Lulu Hicks. Also petty relocations, smallpox cases, and personnel changes in local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John McCormick
Ryan
Anna Bohlken
F. A. Hanken
W. H.L. Schuetz
Frank Nickel
Mary
Hall
Charles Howie
Irving Chaplin
Lulu Hicks
Lawrence Pride
H. J. Lang
Lang
Charlotte Ford
Christian Hinz
August Schlemmer
Scotch Grove Township
South Dakota
Onslow
Alvah Minter
Roy Petersen
Miller
Charles Stott
Bert Hubbard
Clark Farm
Prader
Fisher" Maurice
Jefferson
Maurice
George W. Condon
Harm Helgens Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Wayne Township
Harm Helgens, respected Wayne Township farmer, marked his eightieth birthday with a family dinner last Sunday February 14 attended by sixty five relatives. He has thirty five grandchildren and four great grandchildren with all children present except Will Collman and family. He was born February 14 1852 in Strackholt Germany and emigrated to America as a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Fay
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Doctor Craik
Doctor Brown
Doctor Dick
Washington
America
Virginia
Potomac
Harm Helgens
Wayne Township
Will Collman
Minnesota
Mr. Helgens
Fred Helgens
George Helgens
J. H. Zimmerman
Alfred Folkerts
Herman Helgens
Edward Helgens
Louis Helgens
Carl Siebels
Henry Tobiason
William Zimmerman
Strackholt
Germany
Winds
Iowa
Helgens
Local Red Cross Chapter To Hold Special Meeting
The Monticello chapter of the American Red Cross will meet in the public library auditorium Friday afternoon February 19 at 2 o clock. All chapter members are urged to attend as important business matters will be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Dates For Income Tax Filing Are Revealed
Federal income tax returns must be filed before March 15. A warning issued by the collector of internal revenue lists deputy collectors on duty in Jones county at Anamosa city hall February 25 and Cedar Rapids revenue office federal building February 22 to March 15 inclusive.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Jones County
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Revenue Office
Federal
Tramps Use Wood Pile Method for Meals in Monticello
Monticello creates a municipal wood pile by the jail for tramp meals. A buck saw and sawbuck at McNeill Hardware enable required 30 minutes of sawing for breakfast and 40 minutes for dinner. Refusing meals has reduced calls for aid as tramps work for their food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
McNeill Hardware
Monticello to Host Preliminary Declamatory Contest
Monticello will host a preliminary declamatory contest next Wednesday Feb 24 in the public school auditorium. Hopkinton Delhi and Monticello compete with William Kettlitz Helen Crane and Mary Stickford representing Monticello. The winners advance to another preliminary toward the final state contest. Music by the high school orchestra between sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Hopkinton
Delhi
William Kettlitz
Helen Crane
Mary Stickford
Georgia Miller
Monticello High School
Mrs. C. J. Cash of Anamosa Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Charles J. Cash of Anamosa died at home after a stroke in August and declining health. She was vice chairman of Iowa Democratic State Central Committee and long time Fifth District committee woman. Survived by husband, son Charles Jr., stepson Paul, brother Henry Shaffer, sister Joan Devyaney, and a granddaughter. Funeral at St. Patrick's Anamosa. burial Holy Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Cash
Anamosa
Hital
Charles Cash
St. Martin’s School
Cascade
Mount St. Joseph's College
Clarke College
Dubuque
Moore & Rafferty
St. Martin's Church
Jones County Farmers Discuss Needs Of Future
A group of farmers met with representatives from the extension department of Town State college at Ames at the public library last Thursday. L. G. Altbaugh and J. W. Arthur spoke on price trends for the coming year, grain planting acreage, live stock production and the dairy situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Department
Town State College
Ames
Messrs. L. G. Altbaugh
J. W. Arthur
Father of Rev. S G Gutensohn Spends Winter in Florida
Philip Gutensohn, father of Rev. S G Gutensohn pastor of the Congregational church of Monticello, is 87 and wintering in Orlando Florida. He recently entered a shuffleboard contest for competitors over 70 and won second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Gutensohn
S. G. Gutensohn
Congregational Church of
Monticello
Orlando
Florida
Mr. Gutensohn
Taps Call Civil War Veteran In Monticello Tues
Monticello honors Civil War veteran William Fuller who died at home on Sycamore Street. He served in the Ninth Town Infantry and Eighth Cavalry, was wounded at Pea Ridge, imprisoned at Andersonville, and survived a long military career before returning to Monticello. Burial at Oakwood follows a Methodist Episcopal service.
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William Fuller
Monticello
Sycamore Street
Mr. Fuller
First Street
Pea Ridge
Andersonville
Fuller
Jones County
Michael Breen
Lovell Township
Ninth Town Infantry
Town Volunteer Cavalry
Georgia
Wilmington
South Carolina
Scotch Grove
Red Kee Station
Kingstone
Kennesaw Mountain
Rensselaer County
New York
Scotch Grove Township
Mary Legcett
Alice
Lille Leggett
Minnie Manning
Cedar Rapids
Lulu Fadley
Onslow
Susan Nichols
Clifford
Elmer Manning
Irving Leggett
John Digman a Veteran Milwaukee Conductor Dies
John Digman 72 longtime Milwaukee railroad conductor died at Dr R C Sherman’s Farley home after seven months of illness. Born DeWitt September 14 1860 he lived in Farley ten years and served fifty years on Milwaukee trains. He is survived by daughter Mrs R C Sherman Farley and son D E Digman Boise City Idaho. Funeral at St Joseph’s Farley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Digman
Milwaukee Railroaad
R. C. Sherman
Farley
Monticello
Jack Digman
DeWitt
Milwaukee Railroad
D. E. Digman
Boise City
Idaho
St. Joseph's Church
Katherine Walraven Weds Ernest Flowers in Tama
The marriage of Miss Katherine Walraven daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Walraven Tama to Ernest Flowers took place at the Methodist Episcopal church in Tama on February 8 at 3 30 pm A supper followed at the bride parents home for relatives The couple will reside in Tama Mrs Flowers is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert Wright Scotch Grove and a Tama high school graduate of 1931 Mr Flowers is son of Mr and Mrs Earl Flowers Tama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Walraven
Ray Walraven
Tama
Ernest Flowers
Methodist Episcopal Church
Flowers
Delbert Wright
Scotch Grove
Monticello
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State Board
Farm Bureau
Chas. Stottlemeyer
Des Moines
Farmer
Lenkner
Moore
Holcomb
the Express
C. R. Scroggie
Clarence McCracken
Mechanicsville
C. J. Cash
Democratic Central Committee
Rev
South
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