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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1913

Page

2

Wyom ing marriages and town social notes sweep the region

Wyoming February 18 notices report the marriage of Jos. Tompkins of Miles to Stena Eichhorn at Cedar Rapids with dinner at Miles and plans to settle on the groom’s farm. The issue covers club valentines, surprise parties, a 70th anniversary dinner for D. G. Tebo, a tea for Miss Elva Alden, upcoming lecture by Henry Clark, various visits, property transactions, and local social and business happenings around Miles and Wyoming.

Wyoming Jos. Tompkins Miles Stena Eichhorn Cedar Rapids Wiggans Randolph Henry Eichhorn Kay View Historical Club W. J. Beckwith Cupid Bay View Harry Cook G. A. R. Hall D. G. Tebo Iowa Alden Elva Alden Miss Cripliver Miss Depuy Henry Clark Clark

Onslow Local Notes and Moves

Onslow notices list residents changing homes with James Kirkpatrick living with Will Sears family and likely to remain there in his 92nd year. Cattle and hog shipments continue with Roy Overley going to Chicago. Farmers ship cars weekly. L C Holtz moves to Madison. Petersen relocates near Carsten. Presbyterian services canceled. Methodist services held. Dr Kneffer returns to assist after absence. Mrs Miller auctions furniture and plans future steps.

L. C. Holtz Martin Qarsten Clay John Brownell Madison L. Petersen Carsten Holtz Presbyterian Church Methodist Kneffer E. L. Miller O. O. Conley

Prairieburg Gossip and Local Movements Highlight Community Week

Prairieburg notes report Mrs. Lizzie Beggs ill again and echo moves and visits across the town. J. J. Dolan joined Harry Came to Chicago for a leg fitting and care instructions while Adam Flockhart’s family traveled for a death in Mabaska county. Reverends Mennake and Higgs conduct services at the M B H church as residents attend revivals.

Prairieburg Lizzie Beggs John Fehr Schleicher Same J.J. Dolan Harry G Chicago Adam Flockhart Mabaska County M. BH Allie Mangold Coggon Wm. Trefz Sr Burg H. W. Schoonover Cedar Rapids R. O. Pinch Knapp Laura Schleicher Paul Morrison Monticello Wm. Crosby

Center Junction School to Present Washington Program

Center Junction Iowa February 19 The Center Junction high school students will present a Washington program at the opera house Friday afternoon February 21. Everyone is invited. The M E ladies hosted a valentine social at A W Frey home Friday evening raising $12. Several residents visited Anamosa and Fayette over the weekend and others hosted relatives at home.

Center Junction Center Junction High School Washington Opera House Valentine M. E A. W. Frey John Weir John McNeilly John Hanken Frank Petersen Anamosa J. F J. F. Livingstone Frank Peterson Anamogia Ed Eden Monticello Henry Seehusen Henrietta Hanken Henry Eden

Funeral for Timothy Sullivan Held in Castle Grove

The funeral of Timothy Sullivan, moved from Sioux City, was conducted at the Immaculate Conception Church. Relatives live in Golden and Monticello. Abbichs remains ill and not improving. Isabel Stambaugh of Monticello visits at Charles Jones’s home. Ladies’ aid to meet at the chapel to lay a new carpet. Mrs. J. L. Siebels is critically ill after a paralysis last Sunday. John Rourke and Marion Tallman visited Anamosa. John Caspera from Amber stayed home after an overnight visit. H O Leclerc of Coggon was in town.

Castle Grove Timothy Sullivan Sioux City Church of Immaculate Conception Golden Monticello Abbichs Isabel Stambaugh Charles Jones Ladies’ Aid Society J. L. Siebels John Rourke Marion Tallman Anamosa John Caspera Amber H. O. Leclerc Coggon

Local resident buys 4 H. P. gasoline engine

In the vicinity on business last Monday, Herman Hahn purchased a 4 H. P. gasoline engine.

Herman Hahn

Village Notes Briefs From Rural Route 3

Misses Laura and Freda Moore visited their parents Mr and Mrs J Moore over the weekend. Mesars Carl Schatz Jr and Wm Behrends spent the latter part of last week visiting friends in Ryan. J Ricklefa and family called at the J F Moore residence Tuesday evening. W Moore returned from Waterloo for a two week vacation. Mr and Mrs J F Moore were Anamosa visitors recently. Joe Dehner assessor was in the vicinity last week. Mrs L Allamand called at the J F Moore home Monday. Andrew Ambuhl Jr purchased a gasoline engine Monday.

Otha Johnson Thelma Clifford George Underwood Maquoketa John Cole J. R. Kennedy M. M. Franks QO. L. Niles Fred Cunningham Anamosa P. M. Phillips Center Junction Monay Miller B. F. Walter Augusta Simson Wyoming Miles Miller Charles Daws Howard County Mildred Anderson N. B. Noyes Phil Williams Arkansas Iowa Charles Brulo Rosco Lincoln John Streets Monmouth R. R. Miller Henry Underwood Lelia Greiser Hattie Lamey Cedar Rapids Co. W. McMasters Laura Freda Moore J. Moore Mesars Carl Schatz Jr Wm. Behrends Ryan J. Ricklefa J. F. Moore W. ©. Moore Waterloo Joe Dehner L. Allamand Andrew Ambuhl Jr

Mrs Eleanor McDonald Dies After Stroke in Hopkinton

Mrs Eleanor McDonald age 69 dies at her son Andrew McDonald’s home in Hopkinton from a paralytic stroke after years of poor health. Widow of William McDonald she leaves her son Andrew and sister Robert Williamson of Monticello. born September 29 1843 in Richland township. Funeral in Hopkinton Saturday at 10 am with interment in Oakwood cemetery, Monticello.

Eleanor McDonald Jones County Andrew MacDonald Hopkinton Madison Township Andrew McDonald Farmers’ and Merchants’ State Bank Robert Williamson Monticello Orkwood Cemetery

Property Transfers Report from Richland to Anamosa

A series of land transfers and property deeds are recorded, spanning Richland Woodstock and Madison area townships. Transactions include David Sangi to John David Sangi in section 29 Richland Township for 1, Mary Jane Glenn to A Glick in Rome Township at Oxford Junction, among others. Notable parcels include 83.32 acres in Scotch Grove and Madison townships sold for 13100 plus 3.32, and a 4934 acre parcel in Fairview Township sold for 3267.

David Sangi John David Sangi Richland Township Cornelius B. Peterson EB. E. Donaldson Flannigan’s Oxford Junction Mary Jane Glenn A. Glick Rome Township City of Olin M. BE. Church Martelle J. Re Ireland George A. Henderson J. M. Simmons Winchj Castle Grove Robert Williamson Frank L. Serbousek Scotch Grove Madison Township J. F. Scott Addie Scott Fisher

Referees to Sell Smyth Sisters Farm at Private Sale

Referees appointed by Delaware county Iowa district court will offer the Smyth Homestead and adjacent lands at private sale on February 26 at 2 pm. 400 acres total with 320 farm land and 80 timber, listing detailed sections and parcels. Sale subject to unexpired leases. 10 percent cash. balance on court approval. open offers accepted but can be rejected for inadequacy.

District Court of Delaware County Iowa Smyth Sisters Hopkinton Monticello Smyth Anamosa and Garnaville State Road Range 4

Free Illustrated Lecture At Olympic Opera House Friday

Frank Caldwell lectures on Mexico and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas at 8 o clock Friday February 21 at the Olympic Opera House Monticello. The talk uses 100 lantern pictures and dissolving views to depict Mata Moros and surrounding country with focus on Mexico’s troubles and regional attractions. The lecture is free and open to men women and children.

Olympic Opera House Frank Caldwell Mexico Lower Rio Grand Valley Texas Monticello Caldwell Matamoros Taylor Old City

Excursion to Lower Rio Grande Valley March 4

Frank Caldwell plans a second excursion to the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas for Monticello residents. Interested parties should contact Caldwell at Ferring's restaurant. A free lecture at the Olympic opera house Friday at 8 p.m. will showcase about one hundred pictures of Mexico and the valley.

Frank Caldwell Rio Grande Valley Texas Monticello Caldwell Ferring Olympic Opera House Mexico Adv

Uncle Sam Eyes Warm Climes Near Mexico City

A Chicago Inter Ocean note suggests Uncle Sam may take a trip to a warmer region similar in climate to Mexico City, hinting at travel or policy interest in a sunny locale.

Chicago Sam Mexico City

Special offer bundles Kansas City Star and magazines

An issue advertises a combined subscription deal for the Register and Leader Des Moines along with several magazines and the Iowa legislature and baseball season coverage. It asks readers to send $3.50 with payment to Des Moines Iowa and notes a New York Tribune remark about Governor Wilson’s name.

Register and Leader Kansas City Weekly Star Woman’s World Magazine Todays Magazine Register Leader Iowa Des Moines New York Tribune Gov. Wilson Tom

Former Clay Resident Dies in Sedgwick Kansas

Devon Dyer Fadley died at his Sedgwick home on February 15 1918 after four months of hemorrhage of the lungs. He was born in Clay township June 24 1869 and married Lydia Props on October 21 1891. Five children were born to the couple four surviving Lora Caray Ruth Bessie and Chester. He leaves a brother Jarrett Fadiey of Scotch Grove and a sister May Soper of Mansfield Pennsylvania.

Clay Devon Dyer Fadley Sedgwick Kansas Mr. Fadley Jonathan Loretta Fadley Clay Township Lydia Props Lora Caray Ruth Bessie Chester Jarrett Fadiey Scotch Grove May Soper Mansfield Pennsylvania

Final Reports in Jones County Estates Hearings Set

Notice to all interested that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in estates listed have been filed with the Clerk of the District Court Jones county Iowa. Final hearing and approval are set for March 4 1913 at which interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause. Included: final report of F W Royden administrator of Benson L Hoyt deceased supplement to final report of H M Carpenter administrator Mary Smith deceased. Anamosa Iowa February 18 1913. zwe G A FISHER Clerk District Court Jones county Iowa.

District Court Jones County Marsh F. W. Royden Benson L. Hoyt H. M. Carpenter Mary Smith Anamosa Iowa Zwe G. A. Fisher

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