Obituary of Bessie Lucinda Gee and town notes
Bessie Lucinda Gee died January 4 1918 at Wyoming Iowa aged 31 years 28 days born Onslow Iowa December 16 1886 daughter of Leonard L and Lora Gee survived by husband William E McCalmant two sons father stepmother four brothers and one sister Funeral held January 6 at M E church Wyoming officiated by Rev T P Potter Interment Wyoming cemetery Also storm report notes severest in years with heavy snowwind and cold disrupting trains and mail service. J A Ralston gravely ill. schools briefly affected. local families moving residences and teachers reassigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Bessie Lucinda Gee
Leonard L
Lora Gee
Onslow
Iowa
M. E. Church
Monmouth High School
William E. McCalmant
Leonard Gee
George
Howard
Ralph
John
Lena
Baldwin
T. P. Potter
Tipton
H. J. Bowder
J. A. Ralston
George Bearringer
Wyoming Township
Bernard
Rose Schultz
Wyoming Schools
A. H. Ward
Jackson County
Farmers Mutual Insurance Club Elects Directors Amid Blizzard
The Farmers Mutual Insurance association of Castle Grove held its annual meeting despite a blizzard. James Hogan Dennis Delay W F Hintz J A Howie and C A McLaughlin were re elected to the board. New adjusters John Dolan Prairieburg and W E Daly Wayne chosen. Association wrote 347231 in insurance with net gain 161878 bringing risks to 1883077. Losses total 5884 38 and expenses total 6475 69. No assessment needed for 1917 losses though a January levy funded the 1916 Mahoney farm fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Castle Grove
James Hogan
Dennis Delay
W. F. Hintz
J. A. Howie
C. A. McLaughlin
John Dolan
Prairieburg
W. E. Daly
Wayne
Mahoney Farm
S. M. Hosford
Ernest Carpenter
Utah
California
Udo Krominga
John Specht
R. J. Howie
O. R. Howie
Arthur Hubbard
Anamosa
Ambrose O’rourke
Camp Custer
Grand Rapids
Michigan
W. D. McLaughlin
Mercy Hospital
Henry Barrack
Hopkinton
D. W. Cunningham
Monticello
Onslow Notes Mark Anniversary Moves And Loss
Onslow on January 15 highlights James Smiths 25th wedding anniversary with friends and daughter Mrs Floyd Bristol visiting. A. E. Chase works in Anamosa reformatory carpenters shops. Chases plan to move in spring. Berkeys quit farming after loss of wife and will work for John Lozier next year. Gratia Brown turns 18 and remains healthy amid a severe Friday Saturday storm that disrupted trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
James Smith
Floyd Bristol
A. E. Chase
Reformatory
Anamosa
Chase
E. Berkey
Berkey
John Lozier
Gratia Brown
Local Social Notes From Delhi Area
Entries list residents visiting relatives and traveling. Mrs Helen Aynerson stayed with parents Mr and Mrs Rowe after a Thursday visit. Mrs Wm Dennison returned from Minneapolis. The Avances visit Griesers in Davenport. Grieser sister hosts after husband’s death. M E H Aid Society to meet with Mrs Lightfoot Thursday afternoon. Jessie Brown hosted Presbyterian Guild last Wednesday. George French traveled to Chicago with a cattle car. QO C Johnston ill but recovered enough to go out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Aynerson
Delhi
Charles. Rowe
Wm. Dennison
Minneapolis
Avance
Grieser
Jessie Brown
Presbyterian Guild
George French
Chicago
QO. C. Johnston
Snowstorm Delays Trains and School in Sand Spring
Severe storm halts trains through Sand Spring last Friday and Saturday. Snow plow clears track Sunday. No school Monday as teachers could not reach from Monticello. Local residents, visitors and sales attendance noted in surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Louise Glauser
Wm. Doll
J. H. Hanken
Louie
Wilma
J. L. Paulsen
J. D. Morgan
Hopkinton
R. J. Guthrie
Russell
Margaret Greer
Fred Egger
Cedar Rapids
Prairieburg Notes on Moves and Misfortunes
Prairieburg residents report Clifford Tharp and Charles Wood aiding Clarence Knapp’s move from Marion. Mrs Beebe and Mrs Knapp traveled to Cedar Rapids. Arthur Byers’ home burned last Thursday. Clifford and Harlan Benson sought military enlistment in Cedar Rapids. Verner Conklin and sister visit Nebraska relatives. Mrs Kula seriously ill. Irwin Beebe traded a auto truck for an Overland car. No mail arrived in the village Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Clifford Tharp
Charles Wood
Marion
Clarence Knapp
Fred Beebe
Coggon
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Byers
Clifford
Harlan Benson
Verner Conklin
Iva Wollmut
Nebraska
Joseph Kula
Irwin Beebe
Bure
Local Notes from Hopkinton and Nearby Areas
Bert Thompson undergoes an appendectomy in Anamosa and recovers well. Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Littlefield celebrated January 8. Nick Delosh returns from Deming New Mexico after discharge due to service injuries. Cam Kirkwood sold his home to G H Good and plans to move to Major Canada next spring. Harold Swesey reports land prospects at Major. Mrs. George W. Talmadge dies. funeral held at Presbyterian Church. Clara Minerva Hill born in Hopkinton on August 1 1857 and wed to George W. Talmadge in 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Thompson
Anamosa
W. H. Littlefield
Hopkinton
Nick Delosh
Deming
New Mexico
Nick
Cam Kirkwood
G. H. Good
George W. Talmadge
W. H. Ensign
Presbyterian Church
Clara Minerva Hill
Iowa
Baumel Named Warden Of Anamosa Reformatory
Telegram announces J. N. Baumel as successor to C. C. McClaughry at the Anamosa Reformatory. Baumel, 40, has served since 1912 including deputy warden, after eleven years with Wisconsin’s state prison. He comes with noted firmness and practical prison experience. Local reaction calls the appointment very satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Hureka
J. N. Baumel
Reformatory
C. C. McClaughry
Anamosa
Baumel
Des Moines
State Reformatory
Wisconsin
Wauoon
Oxford Man Injured in Ice House Incident
Charlie Vanicek of Iowa Creamery Co fell when a partition collapsed while hoisting ice inside the Oxford ice house. He escaped serious injury though knees and legs were twisted. no bones were broken and doctors expect a quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Mirror
Charlie Vanicek
Iowa Creamery Co
Mr. Vanicek
Yanicek
Tractor School Aims to Boost Farmer Operations in Monticello
The International Harvester Company announces free tractor schools in Monticello Iowa on January 22 and 23 1918. Sessions run 9 am at the opera house with practical instruction on tractor operation maintenance and best service. Each attendee receives a complete topic book and demonstrations with engines and tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company of America
Monticello
Iowa
Opera House
For Sale Modern Home With Large Garden and Fruit
A modern home is offered for sale as the owner leaves town. The property features a big garden and various fruit trees. Price is described as reasonable. For inquiries call Red 95.
Boys' Overcoats Sale Reductions Across Several Prices
Local retailer lists boys' overcoats with price cuts from 15.00 to 10.00 to 7.50 and 6.00, indicating ongoing clearance. Limited text shows final amount cut to six dollars or possibly zero.
Boys' Mackinaws Discount Through Several Reductions
Advertised boys' Mackinaws see multiple price cuts from six dollars down to four dollars with further reductions implied. Stock details and final price not fully listed in available text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Doxsee
Oxford
Stahler
Atchison Globe
Ricklefs & McNeill
Lamg Bros
Monticello Roller Mills
International Harvester Co
Patrick
Crane Theatre
William Desmond
Vitagraph
Keystone
Olive Thomas
Anna Eden
Red
L. G. Stuhler
Grip
Military Road
Otto Bader
Union Township
Welch Place
H. M. Carpenter
Monticello State Bank
Rhode Island
Dennis A. Parks
Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Company
Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Co
W. Brazelton
John Steiner
Mackinaws
Knickerbockers
Peterson
Monticello, Iowa
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