Shipping day tops Center Junction market reports
Center Junction notes a December 30 shipments of 33 000 dollars of stock from Amber and Junction by Moncrief Bros with J M Moses selling roan shorthorns at 19 1/2 cents and Chris Hanson hogs at 18 cents. Community notes include a Coe College girls concert January 16 at the Presbyterian church and several local moves births and twanns among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Moncrief Bros
Amber
Junction
J. M. Moses
Mr. Moses
Chris Hanson
Coe College
Presbyterian Church
Risser Patti
John Kleineck
Victor
Oxford Junction
Kleineck
Amelia Weir
Lamont
Grover Hudson
Iowa City
Hudson
Harry Johnson
Scotch Grove
van Slyke
Kiuth McNielly
J. M. Young
Thomas Dawson
Davenport
J. B. Hanken
Monticello
W. Iden
Jacob Courtney
Newton Falls
Ohio
C. A. Burmeister
Will Leech
J. F. Livingstone
Cedar Rapids
Will Lyons
Lone Tree
Iowa
S. G. Thompson
Montana
Ward
Lon Beam
Anamosa
A. Welch
Clarence Dixon
Onslow
Monmouth
Paul Holm
Maquoketa
L. Bergeson
Peterson
M. E
Frank Livingstone
Wyoming
Elsie Scofield
Pierce
Wesley Hanken
Stephen Leech
Wyoming Journal closes year with long service notes
In Wyoming on January 7 readers learn editor White’s 34 years at the Wyoming Journal and his continuing town service. The item covers local honors, farm auctions, WWI-era reports, rural mail travel hardships, a fatality for the Cartright family, and a farm rental in Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wyoming Journal
White
Devil
A. A. Vaughn
First National Bank
BE. M. Babcock
Dave
Wyoming Township
Ralph
Pauld
Local Notes and War Veterans Returns in Castle Grove
Tobe Caspers has mustered out and returned home on New Year’s day after service at Camp Dodge Camp Pike and guard duty in Orange Texas. Ambrose O Rourke returns from overseas in aviation service. Irvin Deaton is now a corporal overseas. Farmers Mutual Insurance meeting set at schoolhouse No 2 Saturday afternoon. W P Fleming to auction personal property next Wednesday as family plans Cedar Rapids move. J S Mann laid up after a fall climbing a fence with corn basket. Mrs W D McLaughlin hosts Presbyterian ladies aid last Thursday. Anna Fahrni visits from Scotch Grove. A K Cramer in from Hopkinton on cattle buying trip. J L Appleby sells porkers in Hopkinton last Thursday. GCG A McLaughlin reports two dairy cows killed by a broken stanchion section in barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Tobe Caspers
Jones County
Camp Dodge
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Orange
Texas
A. Mclaughlin
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
W. P. Fleming
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
J. S. Mann
W. D. McLaughlin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Anna Fahrni
Scotch Grove
Ambrose O’rourke
Aviation Service
Hopkinton
J. L. Appleby
Irving Deaton
Local Births and Personal News From Onslow
Onslow highlights multiple family notices with births and health updates. A son born to Mrs. Jessie Smith Bristol, father Floyd Bristol in France, plus other newborns, recoveries, and travels of residents including nurses and relatives.
Langs Oldest Son Lang Dies At Sand Spring
G Leonard J Lang born 1874 and longtime resident of J J Lang farm east of Sand Spring died last Thursday after a two week illness. He is survived by his parents sister Katherine and brothers John of Moline Illinois Jake of Trenton Missouri and George of Denver Colorado. Funeral Saturday at German Reformed church Monticello with Rev J P Kuentzel officiating. Weitz and son Edward of Dubuque were guests at J P Schuster home. Nearby residents and visitors noted New Year activities and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Spring
Jan
Leonard J. Lang
J. J. Lang
Mr. Lang
Here
Katherine
John
Moline
Jake
Trenton
Missouri
George
Denver
Colorado
German Reformed Church
Monticello
J. P. Kuentzel
Weitz
Edward
Dubuque
J. P. Schuster
Lawrence Schuster
Henry Eggers
Cedar Rapids
C. K. Greer
Margaret Greer
Hopkinton
Albert Keester
Farley
J. L. Batchelder
Langworthy
Alphonse Schmidt
Fred Egger
Ray Chaplin
M. Seibold
Ways and Means backs delaying foreign loan until peace
The Springfield Mass Republican notes the House committee chose to await the peace conference before authorizing further loans of 1.5 billion to foreign governments, arguing the American people must approve any settlement. In Atlanta a would be highwayman robbed a profiteer, losing his overcoat boots and six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
House Ways and Means Committee
United States
Atlanta Constitution
Prairieburg Social and Local News Roundup
Miss Cherrill Parker visiting here broke her ankle and is recovering at home in Central City. Parker DeLancey and Miles Peet began a term at Cedar Rapids business college. Will Holub, 34, died of flu. A young gathering at the Chandler home on New Year’s night. Privates Louis Drexler and Charles Holub returned from camps. A. Dallas Benson returned from Pensacola Florida for a short furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
R. D. Cooley
Joe Dolozol
Wyoming Township
Ward Brothers
Eli Edwards
Bess Newbold
Miss Waton
Creston
George Waite
Frants
Rex Heasty
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Hart Bowder
Prairieburg
Cherrill Parker
Central City
Parker DeLancey
Miles Peet
Cedar Rapids Business College
Will Holub
Chandler
Louis Drexler
Charles Holub
A. Dallas Benson
Pensacola
Florida
Marriage in Des Moines near the Strickell home
Charles Strickell and Miss Lena May Hardin wed on December 19 at noon at the groom’s parents’ home in this city with Rev. Evans of the Congregational church officiating. Miss Sara Schoonover visits home from business college in Des Moines. Heavy demand for federal land bank loans noted by appraiser W. A. Hogan. Local committee considers continuing a short farm course with dates pending. W. K. Pearson retires as Jones county treasurer after long service. moves to Citizens Bank. State lists 250 license slackers in Jones county for collection, complicating efforts for the county attorney B. B. Rhinehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Schoonover
Business
Des Moines
A. J. Schoonover
Charles Strickell
Lena May Hardin
Jas. Strickell
Rev. Evans
Congregational Church
W. A. Hogan
Iowa
W. K. Pearson
Anamosa
Jones County
J. F. Petcina
Public Trust
Citizens’ Bank
Secretary of State
B. B. Rhinehart
New Year Baby and War News Among Local Notices
Local births and vek notes include a New Year baby son for Mr. and Mrs. Hans Mohr. Charles Sadler wounded in action in France reported by telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sadler. Marriage bans for Caroline Kurt and Nicholas Kleitch announced at St Mary’s church. Obituaries note Mrs. Jane McGee and Mrs. Mary Ann Dunn, with birthplaces and dates. Onslow School notes record flu illness and exams plan with staff and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Mohr
Jake Sadler
Charles
France
Caroline Kurt
Nicholas Kleitch
Walker
Iowa
St. Mary’s Church
Jane McGee
David McGee
Cascade
McGee
Jane Gibson
County Monahan
Ireland
Mary Ann Dunn
John Dunn
William Stanton
Washington Township
Jones County
Jeremiah Callahan
Florence Rose Callahan
Knights of the Golden Circle Fueled Iowa Disloyalty
State Historical Society of Iowa releases a bio of Samuel J. Kirkwood noting the Knights of the Golden Circle as Iowa s major disloyalty threat during the Civil War With about forty two thousand members in 1863 the secret order allegedly swore to resist both state and federal drafts and to unite Northwest states with the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iowa
Samuel J. Kirkwood
State Historical Society of
Northwest
Suspicious wording raises doubts on coal delivery quality
A Philadelphia Public Ledger report questions a coal dealer's assurances about winter fuel delivery as his phrasing suggests possible quality concerns. The piece highlights consumer skepticism over promised coal and the reliability of supplier statements.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
John McDonald Hospital Opens With Modern Facilities
A new hospital, fully equipped and up to date, offers large ventilated rooms and ward options for nonprivate stay. Skilled nursing staff on duty around the clock and both surgical and medical patients accepted. Rates with board and care run from 12 to 25 dollars per week.
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Jessie Smith Bristol
James Smith
Floyd Bristol
Ed Franks
Allie Feehan
Etta Brown
Ames
Ralph Brown
Velma Conly
W. H. Orr
Clifford French
Lara Johnston
R. Grieser
Prof. Foster
Foster
Illinois
Ralph Bone
Baby
Mrs. Foust
Springville
Henry Harms
Siegel Overholt
Baldwin
Anamosa Eureka News
Cascade Pioneer News
Bernice Garnett
Tima Streepner
Margaret Thompson
Wilma Hanna
Iona Close
Burnell
Ivah Greiser
Miss Corbitt
B. C
Business College
Faye Smith
Supt. Foster
Arnold Hanken
Hope Muslins
Pride of Dixie
Cather Teenie
Coats
Hicks
John McDonald
A. P. Donahue
Duroc
Hogs
Model View Farm
Hopkinton, Iowa
George J. Wenzlick
W. A. Mirick
Towa
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