Destruction of two barns on George Tobiason farm
Fire late Saturday night destroyed two large Tobiason farm barns four miles southeast of Moritieette. A Minneapolis Moline tractor and other implements were lost along with hundreds of bushels of corn and hay. Firefighters from Monticello battled the blaze until 7 80. Spectators gathered as the 1878 and 1893 buildings burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobiason
Moritieette
Minneapolis- Moline
Coyle
Coyle Md
Monticello
Licenses To Wed Issued By Clerk
Wedding licenses were issued during the last week to Chester P. Wolfe 24 Anamosa and Florence G Sharma 25 Marion Herbert Jones 27 Sheffield and Dolly Markley 26 Princeton Tl Erwin Rohwedder 21 Olin and Alma Thomeen 17 Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester P. Wolfe
Anamosa
Florence
G. ‘ Sharma
George Scroggie dies after long life in Clay township
George Scroggie aged 86, pioneer resident of Clay township, died December 29 after a two month heart illness. Survived by son Perry A. and John, daughter Jeanie Wise Kamson, and others. brother C R Scroggie of Santa Monica and sister Mary J Orr. He was born in Scotland, moved through Canada and Ohio, married Bel Moncrief in 1878, and farmed in Clay township until his death. Known as a quiet, generous neighbor who kept his word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scroggie
Charles R. Scroggie
Santa Monica
Calif
Scroggie
the Express
Clay
Vancouver
Fxuailisa
R ‘Florence
Perry A
Ruthton
Minn
John
Adrian
Mich
Jeanie Wise
Kameon
Bel Fe Moncrief
Moncrief
George
Scrogagie
Saaition Childendows
Milel
Mae Nation
Iowa
Emmett
Mary J
Knights of Pythias To Re Organize In Zimmermans Hall
Fifty five members attended a Knights of Pythias rally in Zimmermans hall last Thursday night as state officers outlined the lodge’s purpose and degree work. Local leaders and guests heard speeches from Art Grensing Herman Lord and Phil Dietz with plans for reorganization and future degree ceremonies announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Zimmerman’s Hall
Clarence Matthieasen
KP Lodge
Art Grensing
Muscatine
Grensing
Herman Lord
Wary May
Perne
Essen
Exams Offered For Normal Training Students
The newspaper lists examinations for high school students in normal training to be offered in Nthello and Anamosa next Wednesday Thursday and Friday. This is the first of two examinations for student teachers. a second grade examination will follow.
Vic Seiverding to Speak for Legion in Monticello
Plans are set for state Commander Vic Seiverding of the American Legion to speak in Monticello on February 27. All Jones county posts and Legion posts at Hopkinton Coggon Central City Ryan and Cascade will be invited to attend with more Legion activities planned in Monticello soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Vic Seiverding
American Legion
Iowa
Monticello
Jones County
Legion
Hopkinton
Coggon
Central City
Ryan
Cascade
Hans J. Smith
Paulsen Construction Company
Cesar Rapids
S. I. Carey Af
Marion
Paulson Concern
Monticello Could Host Drivers Examining Office
W Kulish driver license clerk says Monticello may host the examining office every other Monday while M D Swords and he already visit Anamosa each Monday to collect applications. If adopted northern county residents would benefit as two thirds of chauffeur renewals come from Monticello territory and half of driver licenses originate there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
W. Kulish
Court ‘House
Record of Divorces and Marriages in Jones County 1998
The report notes 55 more marriages than the previous year and seven fewer divorces. Cumulative five year totals show 923 marriages and 98 divorces in the area. Statements reference Jones County and Tampa area context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Tampa
Sey
Death notices for Tonep Teng and family in Iowa
Funeral services were held for Tonep Teng on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Vernon Funeral Home and 2:00 at the Reform Church. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Teng, born 1860 in Canton Bern, came to the United States in 1869, lived much of his life on a farm near McNeill, and left a widow and ten children including Mrs. Tobia Glanz, Mrs. Gilbert Skelding, and Richard Lang, with numerous grandchildren and friends extending sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivernon
Reform
Armin H.' Tendick
Oskwood - Cemetry
Kai
Canton
Bern
Montfone
McNeill
Binice
Monticello
Siery Rich
Uthey
Dingniverssity
Tobia Glanz
Hopkinton
Gilbert Skelding
Richard Lang
Cuba
City
Wis
Fred
Marion
John
Minnesota
Edward
Hazel Green
Freda Ketelson
Center Junction
Carrie Welding
Chicago
Wm. C.lang
Delaware County
Lang
Johan
Linn
Weleh
Tang
James McNeilly Discusses Hybrid Seed Corn at Rotary
James McNeilly of Center Junction spoke to Monticello Rotary about hybrid seed corn. He described development steps, including long time to secure pure lines and the potential for 200 bushels per acre, plus the higher feeding value of quality hybrid seed. Guests from Anamosa attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Rotary “Club
James McNeilly
Center Junction
McNeilly
Anamosa
Charles Ireland
Cooper
Wegman Chosen President of Anamosa Bank
Leo J. Wegman of Carroll retired state treasurer was elected president and director of the Citizens Savings bank of Anamosa. He will take charge Monday succeeding W. B. Foley who retires and is in California. R. Farquharson remains in charge as vice president. L. D. Murfield named cashier. A. R. Thomas elected director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Wegman
Carroll
Citizens Savings Bank of
Anamosa
Wegman
W. BE. Foley
Institutionas
California
R. Farquharson
Foley
L. D. Murfield
A. R. Thomas
Forest Chapel Girl Elected At Meeting
Grace Wallace of Forest Chapel was elected president of the Jones County older boys and girls conference at the annual meeting of the Methodist church in Wyting last Thursday. She succeeds Mary Louise Yount of Monticello. Willard Bauserman of Anamosa was named vice president and Bernice Beneshek of Anamosa was chosen secretary. About 125 attended the all day sessions with Rev A L Brendatetter of Muscatine and O G Herbrecht of Des Moines as main speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wallace
Forest Chapel
Jones County
Methodist ‘Church
Mary Louise Yount
Monticello
Willard Bauserman
Anamosa
Berneice Beneshek
A. L. Brendatetter
Muscatine
O. G. Herbrecht
Des. Moines
Jones County Farm Bureau elects officers at Olin meeting
The Jones County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the Olin high school on January 6. McColm was elected president succeeding Aghlin. officers include Deischer as vice president Andrews as secretary Grafft as treasurer. other posts filled by Mrs Ellison Kuhna and Kromminga. Resolutions praised supporters and urged federal banking consolidation and farm-friendly fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm
Greenfield Township
Farmer
Jones County Farm Bureau
Olin
McColmn
Aghlin
Harold Deischer
Castle Grove
Frank Andrews
Rome Township
Clarence Grafft
Jackson_township
Sam Ellison
Farm Bureau
Eloise Kuhna
Booth Grove
Bureau
Beapita
Ict
Arslartman
Girls’ Cine
Kromminga
Oys’ Club
Bessie Carlaon
Ficer
L. T. Lorenzen
AAA
Edgar, Beach
Don Wherry
Glenn ‘Sones
Ray Sorenéeh
Conaty
Carl Smith
Far Bureau
Jones County
Langworthy couple marks 50 years of marriage in 1930s celebrate
Mr and Mrs Fred Doden celebrated their golden wedding at Langworthy on Sunday January 8. Rev Frederick Kehren led a reconsecration service at Zion Lutheran Wayne Township. The couple, born in Germany and Illinois respectively, raised eight children and remain active in the community with many grandchildren and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langworthy
John Frederick’ Deden
Frederick H. Kehren
Zion Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
Zion’s Church
Zion
Mrs. Doden
Tobias Hinrichs
Henry Brockens
Raymond Buol
Florence Heer
John Emmen
Herman Stutt
Harm Collman
Nasive
Germany
Doden
Schwienabruck
Ostfriesland
Tallie Margaret Dirks
Madison County
Illi
Ross
Arid
County Recorder Reports Busy 1988 in Jones County
Jones county 1988 records total 5588 instruments filed by county recorder Mrs. Bess E. Sherman with fees 2245.50. Deeds 297.20, mortgages 878.75, releases 288.15, misc 339.45. Increase over 1987 in instruments and fees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Bess E. Sherman
Seven Monticello Residents Register New Cars
Seven Monticello residents registered new cars at the treasurer's office during the last week. They are E A Buol, a Plymouth. Fred Caspers, a Ford. Gerhard Sreese, a Ford. Buol Bros. Plymouth. Mrs Paul Allyn, a Plymouth. Henry Seehusen, a Ford. and Milton Stott, a Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
E A. Buol
Plymouth
Fred Caspers
Ford
Gerhard S'reese
Buol Bros
Paul Allyn
Henry Seehusen
Milton Stott
The Chief Must Go Thru Matthiessen Hops Ride To Fire
Fire Chief Clarence Matthiessen escaped his overturned car and rushed to a blaze at the George Tobiason farm. He and Am ber resident Louis Behrends collided as Matthiessen swerved to pass, sending his car into a ditch while he prioritized the fire emergency. The chief remained unhurt and returned to direct firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthiessen
Clarence Matthiessen
George Tobiason
Louis Behrends
Amber
Agnes L Hall Dies After Long Illness in Monticello Home
Agnes Lillian Hall died at her North Sycamore Street home after a long illness on January 10. Funeral services conducted by Rev. William J. Grossheim were held at the residence with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Born December 25, 1861 in Ridott Illinois she moved to Iowa at twenty and never married. Survived by sister Mrs Emma Fehr local care by Mr and Mrs Henry Kuriger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Lillian Hall
Sycamore Street
William J. Grossheim
First Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Miss Hall
Charles and
Marietta Appleby Hall
Ridott
Stevenson County
Ilinois
Iowa
Crawford's Furniture Store to Open in Manchester
Theodore Crawford of Manchester will open Crawford's Furniture store next Saturday in the former Ridenour harness shop space north of Farmers Implement. The shop will sell new bedsteads Congoleum and Armstrong rugs mattresses springs breakfast sets chairs lamps end tables Excelsior oil stoves and other small pieces, plus a variety of used furniture. Crawford also operates a similar store in Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Manchester
Rev J Willms Builds Parsonage at Wilmar
The Rev J Willms former pastor of Wayne Zion Lutheran church now serves St John s Lutheran Wilmar will dedicate a new modern parsonage next Sunday built in ten months after he took over the pastorate The building was a cooperative effort of church societies Special dedicatory services are set for Sunday at 10 am and 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Willms
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wilmar
Willms
Old Age and Blind Aid Accounts in Jones County
About 415 people in Jones County receive old age assistance and seven receive blind aid, with 514 approved since July 1984. The average monthly grant is 18.21 dollars, totaling 7,557.15 dollars from the state, with a maximum of 25 dollars. The Monticello State Bank holds a strong position, planning a 2 1 2 percent dividend on 100,000 dollars of common stock after reporting assets of 4,653,207.66 and loans of 2,948,118. The bank’s directors and officers were re-elected, and a detailed statement appears on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Rummell
Jones County
Social Welfare Board
Monticello State Bank
Monticello
Harry W. Stuhler
Clarence A. McLaughlin
C. G. Thomas
R. A. Cartano
Frank E. Stimson
H. W. Stahler
Halstead M. Carpenter
C. E. Potheraill
Chas. M. Luett
James A. Maurice
Paul T. Schuetz
D. P. Sutherland
Strong Bank
Iowa
R'A. Cartano
President Bank
Was
Stoékholder
The
Express
Aylo Babb Wins Local Beauty Contest Among Four Towns
Aylo Babb won the beauty contest with 68 contestants from Monicello Anamosa Hopkinton and Cascade. Three elimination shows and a final at Monte theatre selected the top four with awards and a banquet at Busy Bee cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylo Babb
Monicello
Anamosa
Hopkinton
Cascade
Monte Theatre
H. M. Jerow
Kathryn Kirkwood
Inez Weneke
Betty Day
Busy Bee Cafe
Mary Jane Veitch
Bills Babbs
Helms Studio
Monticello
Gamble Store
Gildner and Hansen
Assessors Begin Work In Jones County Chairmen Named
Jones county assessors started duties after an annual meeting. 28 districts include 16 townships and 10 towns. W H Grace handles Cascade and part of Dubuque County. other town and township assessors listed. Harlan Russell and Norman Clark re elected chair and secretary. Homestead credit procedures and a 1920s style schedule for livestock and fuel taxes outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Cascade
W. H. Grace
Dubuque County
Mr. Grace
A. S. Robertson
Anamosa
A. H. Byers
Monticello
Ernest Schwab
Oxford Junction
C. J. Ingwersen
Wyoming
C. N. Fasterly
Olin
A. R. McDonald
Center Junction
Virgil Miller
Martelle
R. H. Russell
Morley
Dennis Cullea
Washington
R. J. Martin
Richland
Norman Clark
Lovell
George Behrends
Castle Grove
Hart Newhard
Cass
Wm. Harms
Wayne
L. A. Oltmans
Scotch Grove
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Clay, Township
Des Moines
Suneral
Hela
Rotary Club
Dedirg Be
Farm “Bureau
National Banking Department
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Font
Fred Doden
Mrs
County Recorder
Agnes L. Hall
Illinois
Man
Rev. J. Willms
Nelle Rummell
Ayla Babb
Russell
Board of Supervisors
State Board of Assessment and Review
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