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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1923

Page

8

Widow Minnie Von Sprecken Died In Wyoming

Mrs Minnie Von Sprecken of Wyoming died February 12 1923 at age 62 born in Holstein Germany October 16 1860 came to the U S at six married John Von Sprecken April 1 1881 to nine children and eight grandchildren survive funeral held at M B E church led by Rev Bowder and Rev Cleveland. Jessie Guthrie married Harvey Schmalfeldt February 20 at Presbyterian Church. Hawthorne club meeting and various local notices follow with multiple names and events.

Wyoming Minnie von Sprecken Schmalfeldt Holstein Germany John von Sprecken Maquoketa Ernest Sieveka Hangs Kettlesen John Peter Harry Onslow C. H. Hanold Hawthorne Club BE. L. Barber Wisconsin George Lyons Coates Iowa City Edna Schultz Rebekah Lodge IF. L. Harrington Harrington Holland Frank Holub Strawberry Point Saturay Vera Conley Priscilla Club Ruby Roush Diana Fret Club

Onslow Community Notes and Local Tragedy News

Onslow on February 20 features a Guild gathering at Mrs. Ralph Bone’s home with twenty ladies, annual business meeting, reelecting officers, and a planned dollar social and picnic supper. The night also reports deaths, illnesses, car accidents, baptisms, and social events across Wyoming and nearby areas, with multiple families and churches mentioned.

Ralph Bone T. F. McMaster I’. H. McMaster Sears First Edna Orr Morley Fletcher Place Mrs. Buckner Joe Wasson Mr. Wasson Pickering Cleveland Onslow James Keating Chicago Keating Temple Hill John Banghart Alva W. C. Paul Anamosa Jerome Edwards Opera House

Dance Night Ends Sand Spring Season At Monticello

Sand Spring hosts held the last dance of the season at the club house in Monticello with over a hundred guests invited by Grant Eilers and Henry Behrends. The evening featured music and a midnight lunch before guests dispersed.

Monticello Grant Eilers Henry Behrends J. HE. Gearhart Walker Berlin J. P. Shuster Isaac Littlefield Ivan Keith Hopkinson Greer J. W. Murray Dubuque HL Gearhart Manchester

Obituaries and Local Notices From Prairieburg Area

Prairieburg area records report the death of Mrs. Jane McQueen in Central City and a California flu death of James Lamont’s wife. Other items note wills, movements of Miss Wilker, Mr. and Mrs. Plackhart visiting Cedar Rapids, a wedding in Charles City, baby birth to Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bula, and local family visits. Joseph Howard serves on the jury.

Prairieburg McQueens Jane McQueen Central City John Dupal McLaughlin West Main Street Wilker A. D. Plackhart Margaret Cedar Rapids James Lamont Delano California Frank Wiler

Monticello Band Concert at Opera House Next Week

The Monticello band hosts an indoor concert and entertainment at the opera house on Wednesday February 28 with Bretz Blanchard Weatherwax and Bieta performing. Weatherwax Brothers member performs readings and poems, with a variety of musical pieces and sketches throughout the program under American Legion auspices. Measles public health notes urge hygiene and careful nursing to reduce spread and fatalities.

Monticello Opera House Bretz and Blanchard Hopkinton William II Weatherwax Cedar Rapids Bieta Mr. Weatherwax Weatherwax Brothers Lyceum Chautauqua William Tiley Hawaii Allan Safranek Gavotte Atlantis American Legion

Executrix Named For Alfred W. Starks Estate

Public notice states the district court of Jones county Iowa appointed and commissioned the executrix Alfred W. Starks for the deceased estate. Claimants must file sworn, clearly stated claims with the court clerk within legal time and creditors urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated February 19 1923 Anamosa Iowa. Doxsee & Doxsee Attorneys for Estate.

District Court Jones County Alfred W. Storks Anamosa Iowa A. D Alfred W. Starks Doxsee John Pashek Mabeme Pasher Iexecutrix Watate

Among the Churches Methodist Episcopal Service Schedule

Methodist Episcopal Church with Pastor Thomas M. Nielsen holds Sunday morning worship at 11 o clock, preceded by Sunday school at 10. An evening service is at 7 20 p m. An invitation is extended to all to attend.

Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas M. Nielsen

Leonard Duckett Pastor Adds Weekly Church Activities

Regular services each Sunday are listed with Sunday school at 40 a.m and worship at 11 a.m and 7 30 p.m. An endeavor meeting is set for 6 46 p.m with a mid week gathering Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The next Sunday February 25th features a sermon on Jesus the Teacher and a separate theme Jonah the Missionary.

Kristian Endeavor Jesus Hyoning Jonah

Church Services and Annual Meeting Report

George W. McNary pastor leads Lent themed sermons at 11 am Sunday services and 7 30 pm evening worship. Thursday 4 evening midweek meeting at 7520 Av. Public welcome. Jones County Air Association stockholders met last Monday at Monticello library auditorium. G P Rockstad chair, T B Lazell secretary. Financials show solid balance for 1923 fair. Henry M. Carlsen resigns as secretary. Directors elected include H M Carpenter Jr J J Hayes Fred J Kay G P Rockstad A M Maurice M F Hogan L A Iverson R G Hoag and Thomas J George. L My Hoar elected treasurer. Juvenile court heard Charles Spearke case. order for admission to Children's Hospital at the State University of Iowa City.

George W. McNary Jones County Air Association Monticello Public Library G. P. Rockstad T. 8. Lazell Fair Association Henry M. Carlsen M. Carpenter Jr J. J. Hayes Fred J. Kay A. M. Maurice M. F. Hogan L. A. Iverson R, Gc, Hoag Thomas J. George L. My Hoar Taiy Association Charles Spearke Children's Hospital Medical College of the State University At Iowa City

Iowa District Court Quieting Title in Jones County Lands

In Jones County Iowa courts a partition and title action names John Barrack as plaintiff seeking to quiet title to extensive parcels in sections 9 10 and 15 within township 86 north range 4 west. Defendants include Nettie Rosa W Rosa and many others with heirs and spouses. The petition asserts Barrack has held undisputed possession for over twenty years and asks the court to bar any claims by defendants and their heirs and assignors. Appearance required by noon of the second day of the next term starting March 12 1923 in Anamosa Iowa. otherwise default and decree.

District Court of the State of Iowa Jones County John Barrack Nettie Rosa W. J. Rosa Ippie Price Andrew Peak Frances Hogg Mary EE. King Thomas A. King Willis Moore Ola Moore Stifler Charles Stifler Allie Moore Cooter Cooter Illis Moore Eliza Moore Edward Milton Moore Isliza, Miller Willer Minnie Gates William Bass Libbie Bass Thomas George Marie George Jane Moore Alvira Moore Elvira Moore Alvina Moore Arena Moore Liza Moore William Moore Jr Willwin Moore Jr John Moore John Manaca James Dunn Peter Dunn Kate Dunn George H. Bass Thomas Bass Belle Buse Bass Willian Moore Anamosa Sale County

Notice of Divorce Petition in Jones County Court

Harriet Rinke files for divorce from William Rink in Jones County Iowa district court March term 1923. William Tink must respond by noon of the second day of the next term beginning March 12 1923 in Anamosa Iowa or a default judgment will be entered. Attorney J J Lochier represents the plaintiff.

Harriet Rinke William Rink District Court of Iowa Jones County William Tink Anamosa J. J. Lochier Plaintife

Quiet title action in Jones County Iowa 1923

Austin B Wilcox seeks to quiet title to lot 3 in Monticello Iowa against The Taylor Coal Company in District Court Jones County. Trial opens March 12 1923 at Anamosa Courthouse. defendants warned to appear or default will be entered.

Notwich District Court of Iowa Jones County Austin HW. Wilcox The Taylor Coal Company District Court Said Austin B. Wilcox Monticello Iowa Anamosa Tow Dautremont

Executrix Notice in Jones County Estate

The executrix of John Pashek Sr death in Anamosa Iowa February 10 1923 invites creditors to file claims with the court within the legal time and debtors to make immediate payment to the estate to avoid costs Doxsee Doxsee attorneys listed for the estate

Partition Suit Seeks Sale of Montizello Real Estate

In Jones County District Court a partition suit by John Egger against multiple defendants seeks to divide and sell described real estate in Montizello town. The petition asks proportionate shares, liens for fees and costs, and equitable relief with judgment by default if defendants do not appear by March 12, 1923.

District Court of Town Jones County March Tarm John Egger Peter Egger Chris Egger Susie Voss Godfrey Hyfer Maggie Wernll Fredgrer Cedar Rapids Davenport John Jigger Peter Jigger Susie Yossl Godfrey Egger Pred Egger Adolph Egger Louise Gruenig Gottlieb Leper John Wenger Albert Wenger Ida_Miehril Rosie Rarnts George Wernll Ber‘na Wernll Westmeyer Anamosa Doxshd Doxshen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sand Spring Part March Liberty Bello Sousa Overture Raymond Ambrose Thomas Lockery Kadaukuts Kat Doran Bietz Mr. Dautremont Martra Flotow Mr. Blanchard Carrie E. Catlin Express Presbyterian Church Leonard Duckett Congregational Church Indiana Standard Oil Company Department of Industrial Relations Middle Western States S. Michigan Ave Vicks J. E. Bateman Hontleeto Lowa Ful Furs Chas. Greenberg Furmier Cedar Rapids, Lowa Edison Frank A. Locher Poland China Forrow Helgens Bros Scotch Grove Hide& Fur Co N. Baker, Prop Elizabeth Lynch Richland Township David Lynch Maquoketa River Sale W. H. Null Monticello Electric Co Iverson Furniture Store
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