Golden anniversary for Walter James and wife observed
Mr and Mrs Walter James celebrated sixty years of marriage at their daughter Mrs J B Kegley’s home in Wyoming with about thirty relatives and veteran friends in attendance. Gifts included a gold headed cane for Mr James and a gold handled umbrella for Mrs James. An informal gathering continued the celebration that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Walter James
J. B. Kegley
Mr. James
Mrs. James
Otto Newell
Ina Anderson
Madison
D.S. Debest
Chris Anderson
S. C. Newell
Newell
Frances Dusanek
Fred Benicheck
Dupuy
George Dusanek
Oxford Junction
Gridley
Charlie
J. M. Green
L. J. Bender
Onslow
Charles Eye
Mr. Eye
Selo Eye
W. A. Gage
Presbyterian Church
Debest
Grace Deming
Clarence
Myra Cowan
Monticello
E. A. Green
Clay Township
Independence
Missouri
August Svenksen
East Green Street
Mrs. McRoberts
Svenksen
Onslow Neighbors Report Movements and Local Incidents
Onslow notes many moving days with G W Davis and Julius Nichols relocating farms while Selo Eye moves to Wyoming and J A Smith takes over Eye's house. A mail wagon accident injures driver George Gverholt but no serious harm. Local officials discuss absorbing three widows for town protection. Various visits, sales, seed shipments, and ice harvesting wrap the community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
G. W. Davis
G. B. Hall
E. L. Anderson
Madison Village
Mr. Boles
Mr. Hall
Selo Eye
Wyoming
J. A. Smith
Mr. Eye
George Gverholt
A. C. Alexander
George
Sherman Davis
Madison Township
Corporation
Lou Sears
Miller
Reformatory
Sears
J. L. Millsap
John Dennison
California
George Sokol
Sibley
Chicago
Noyes
Phillips
Center Junction
Methodist Aid Society
Lee Paul
Chatham
Virginia
W.C. Holtz
A.J. Hansen
Wm. Conley
Clinton
Local Entertainments and Community Notes at Castle Grove
Castle Grove mass for February reports Mrs. George Reitmeyer delivering a well received reading program at the chapel. Marriage plans of Hans Alferts and Minnie Ortgies noted, with other local movements including church duties, family illness, and school election upcoming.
Center Junction Reception for Duncan Couple before Move
The Gleachers of the M. E. Sunday school hosted a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Duncan at Dr. Youngs home in Center Junction. Sixty guests enjoyed music, visiting, and refreshments as the couple prepares to move to a Milan Illinois farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
M. E. Sunday School
Dr. Young
Ed Duncan
Milan
Illinois
Canty
Elges
R. P. Clarke
B. L. Himbaugh
Scotch Grove
Frank McNeally
Springville
Solokum
M. HE
Miles
Isabell
Maquoketa
Wards
Frank Serbousek
Ilinois
Frank McNeilly
Scotch Grove Presbyterian Oyster Supper and Lights Trial
Scotch Grove on February 24 hosted an oyster supper for church ladies and tested new gasoline lighting in the parish. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Elges, R. P. Clark and wife, and E. L. Himebaugh and wife at Dr. Young’s in Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Presbyterian Congregation
Elges
R. P. Clark
E.L. Himebaugh
Chicago
Rusesti
Cedar Rapids
Ed Hughes
Mildred Sutherland
Longmont
Colorado
Willie Henrichs
Galen Mirick
Earl Rummel
Nebraska
W. A. Rivers
F. W. Royden
J. C. Balster
Gladys Himebaugh
Peet-Miller assault case heard in Prairieburg
George Peet had Carl Miller of Waubeek arrested on a charge of assault and battery. The case was heard before Justice Abbey with Attorney Rhinehart representing Miller. Miller paid costs and faces lessons for the future. Other notes include local visits and business updates in Prairieburg and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
George Peet
Carl Miller
Waubeek
Ageault
Justice Abbey
Rhinehart
Anamosa
Miller
Marshal Schultz
Marion
Burg
Peet—Miller
Hanna Washington
Cedar Rapids
McLaughlin
Julia Rundle
Paris
Nellie Conklin
R. O. Pinch
Baker Stable
O. E. Reed
Monticello
H. G. Rowley
F. T. Richards
Minnesota
Death of Mrs. Mary Ruhe at 73 in Amber
Mrs. Mary Ruhe died after a short illness at her son O T Ruhe's home in Amber aged 73 years 11 months. The funeral was at the Presbyterian church with Rev Frank Schaffer of Anamosa. Local items note John Warner shipping goods to Monticello for Minnesota and residents relocating nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ruhe
O. T. Ruhe
Presbyterian Church
Frank Schaffer
Anamosa
John Warner
Monticello
Minnesota
Mr. Tjaden
Toenies
Mr. Doaken
Andrew Kasper
Phil Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Otto Otten
Iowa City
Sand Spring News Notes and Moves
Mrs. A Reichart sold all her household furniture Saturday and will move to Monticello in March. Mrs. McVay and two children plan to move to Worthington next week. Mrs. Reichart and Mrs. Anna McBride were in Monticello on business Thursday. A large crowd attended the Frank Nichol sale Friday and everything sold well. Will Stevenson visited Frank Kelly in Worthington Saturday. Mrs. Frank Pepin and baby were in Monticello Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Reichart
Monticello
McVay
Worthington
Anna McBride
Frank Nichol
Will Stevenson
Frank Kellay
Frank Pepin
Baby
City Election Proclamation for March 30 1914
City election to be held March 30 1914 to elect one councilman per ward two at large a mayor treasurer and assessor. Polls open 8 a m close 7 p m at ward polling places Lovell House Kellum building. Dated February 23 1914 city clerk and mayor attest. Eyes tested and glasses fitted Dr L G Stubler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell House
Kellum
C. J. Northrop
E. E. Hoag
High School Notes Preview Exams and Local Events
Gussie Hogan reports on exams closing for Friday with few mourning. Helen Hefner returns to class. Oxford visitor Blanche Lyons stops by. New English History member joins. Miss Jarman reads Cheap. Struggles talk by Mr Miller noted. Library adds Farm and Home and The Homestead alongside Kansas Missouri Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Hogan
Helen Hefner
Miss Jarman
Blanche Lyons
Oxford
Gladys Swift
Miss Day
Mr. Miller
Marshall Hall
Leah French
Mary Rickles
Mildred Bailey
Manchester Girls
Farm and Home
The
Homestead
Lenten Regulations Issued by Archbishop Keane for Dubuque
Archbishop Keane announces Lent rules for the Dubuque archdiocese starting Ash Wednesday February 25 and ending Easter Sunday. Fasting is obligatory on all weekdays while abstinence remains at flesh meat with Sundays and certain days allowed by papal dispensation. Paschal time requires Holy Communion. pastors arrange local confessors and read Quam Singulari at Easter. devotions scheduled midweek and Fridays throughout Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Dubuque
Holy See
Sacred Congregation of the Discipline of the Sacraments
Pius X
Colorado woman's vote challenged by financial independence
In Colorado, where women gained voting rights, the state faces a serious setback as women attempt to draw checks on their husbands' bank accounts. The move is described as the most serious blow yet struck at woman suffrage in any state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Colorado
Naval Officer Dies On Aviation Duty In Chicago Post
Chicago Evening Post reports a United States naval officer died while on aviation duty. The article notes such service affects life insurance and questions whether the government provides compensation to the officer’s widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Evening Post
United States
Corset Store-Doutrick's Promotes Madame X Inspired Fashion
Washington Post notes the rise of daring decollete styling and split skirt shapes, allowing shoppers to emulate Madame X vibes as an upcoming trend. The feature highlights Corset Store offers and Doutrick's backing this fashion wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Endorsements
Stage stars like Ethel Barrymore and Louise Dresser praise Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo for making hair glossier silkier and easier to manage. The products cost $1.00 and 50 cents respectively and are sold at Rexall Stores with a money back guarantee. W. W. Stickford, Monticello Iowa, promotes them locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Barrymore
Elsie Ferguson
Natalie Alt
Louise Dresser
Rose Coghlan
Laurette Taylor
Harmony
Harmony Hair Beautifier
Rexall
W. W. Stickford
Monticello
Iowa
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Deafness Cure
An 19th century style ad asserts deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation is curable only by constitutional remedies. It promises $100 for any deafness case due to catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and notes the product is sold by druggists and a constipation remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Druggista
Hall
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Des Moines
Keller
Brownell
R. M. Corbit
E. S. Saunders
H. C. Dewitt
J. W. Waite
Rose Hodge
J. A. Blakely
Claussen
Castle Grove
George Reitmeyer
Matthias
Reitmeyer
Hans Alferts
Minnie Ortgies
Henry Ortgies
Naether
Cass Township
W. A. Montgomery
West Union
Earlville
Henry Barrack
Fred Gienapp
Hopkinton
D. J. Hogan
Coggan
A. W. Cramer
Gretchen Hiller
Messrs
Howell and
Peterson
D. J. Hogan’s
Earl Gillian
Minnie Frazier
F. D. McLaughlin
Maurice Cashman
Locher Music
Charles Fields
Frank Locher
Harriet Lubben
Ed Kromminga
James Hogan
E. F. Eileen
Doutrick
Amber
L. G. Stubler
Doutrick’s
Johnson
A. G. Hanken
Mothers
Handker
Doutrick Dry Goods Co
Rockford
Wm. H. Gifford & Sons
Suez Corner
Steed
POST
Central Lumber & Coal Company
G.P. Rockstad
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