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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1927

Page

4

Jones County Court Opens January Term in Anamosa

The January term of the Jones county district court begins Monday January 24 at the Anamosa courthouse with week one for case assignments and motions. The grand jury meets Monday. the petit jury reassembles January 31. Judge J. O. Billingson presides. New filings listed include reassignment against Laura Neville for creditors, multiple promissory notes and attachments, garnishments, foreclosures, land transfers, and divorces across Monticello and neighboring towns.

Jones County District Court Anamosa

January 1902 Monticello Express items

January 1902 notes include the Monticello Express offices moving to the Lovell building after the first week, a birth to Mr and Mrs Henry Rickels in Castile Grove township, and an engagement announced on the first of the month between Mrs A M Bohiken of Scotch Grove township and E A Baukeh of Monti.

The Express Monticello Scotch Grove Township E. A. Baukeh Monti

Monticello area births, deaths, and community updates

Notices from Jackson and surrounding townships report births for C F Pippin C M Fitzsimons J Lang Henry Tuetken and K Kammerman. Deaths include Mrs Charlotte W Camp Miss Lois Graves William Starr Abraham Schneider Katherine Shannon Clara Palmer Esther Ely and Frank A Whittemore. The Lovell State bank opened in a new building and Chester J Hartman was named county agent.

Bearen Grove George F. Tobiason Monticello C. F. Pippin C. M. Fitzsimons Hoomastead Ard Jacob Lang Sand Spring Clell McLaughlin Spokane Washington Frances Uhr Henry Mayberry Langworthy Charlotte W. Camp William Drinkwater Henry Tuetken K. Kammerman Mary Broerkens Center Junction Ernest Meadon M. E. Rice Andrew Davidson Charles Rice John Ford Lois Graves O. EB. French Ed Graves William Starr Castle Grove Township Maxwell Abraham Schneider Richland Township Katherine Shannon Sycamore Street Clara Palmer D Palmer Esther Ely Reuben Ely Lovell State Bank Lovell Frank A. Whittemore Lone Pine Nebraska Fritz Athen Andrew Scroggie C. R. Scroggie Clay Township

Examination for uniform county certificate held at Anamosa

Nellie V. Morey County Superintendent announces a three day examination for the uniform county certificate to be conducted in Anamosa on January 26 27 and 28.

Anamosa Nellie V. Morey

Death of Charles F LeClerc former Prairieburg resident

Charles F LeClerc born 1843 Osage county New York died last Sunday at daughter Mrs C R Burk Vin ton after months with stomach cancer. Survived by 11 of 14 children and 43 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at the Burk home then moved to the old LeClerc home at Coggon for further rites.

Charles F. LeClerc Prairieburg C. R. Burk Vinton Mr. LeClerc Osage County New York Linn County Coggon Hopkinton Wil LeClere Monticello Fred LeClerc Cedar Rapids Whmer LeClerc Scranton Pennsylvania Alec LeClerc Coggan Burk Will LeClerc

Schwartz Behnke Nuptials at Maquoketa Church Parsonage

Miss Minnie Alberta Behnke and Elvin A. Schwartz wed at the Reformed church parsonage in Maquoketa on Wednesday at 2 o'clock in a ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Julius and Leona Behnke, wore blue silk-faced canton crepe with silver lace and pearls, carried red roses and white carnations. The groom, son of Herman and Edna Schwartz of Monmouth, plans to start farming life and they will reside on the James Whitson farm near Canton after March 1.

Reformed Church Maquoketa Minnie Alberta Behnke Elvin A. Schwartz D. F. Boomershine Julius and Leona Behnke Canton Herman Edna Schwartz Monmouth James Whitson

German and English services in area churches this Sunday

St Matthew’s Ev Lutheran Church led by Pastor Adix offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m and Divine worship at 10:45 in German. St John’s Ev Lutheran Church with Pastor Gutknecht also gives German services at 10:45. Monticello Presbyterian Church with Pastor Leonard Duckett holds Sunday school at 10 a.m Morning worship at 11 with sermons on The Problem of Pain and The Power of Prayer along with Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m and Evening worship at 7:30.

St. Matthew's Ev Lutheran Charch H. L. Adix Paul T. Gutknecht St. John’s Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Leonard Duckett Christian Endeavor

Richland Center Church Plans Services and Elections

Richland Center Presbyterian Church announces services on January 23 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The sermon theme is Strength for Our Burdens. The Ladies Aid met January 13 to elect officers: Ursula Hein president, Francy Hein vice president, Mary Hein secretary, Ursula Allen treasurer. Ruth Schweitzer and Helen Marks named sunshine committee.

Richland Center Ladies’ Aid George Rieniers Ursula Hein Francy Hein Mary Hein Ursula Allen Ruth Schweitzer Helen Marks Sunshine

Liberal settlement of disability claim by Peoria Life

Gerald E Crowley of Jones county reports Peoria Life Insurance Co paid his disability claim in full and backdated the allowance six months. The insurer also paid his last premium as a goodwill gesture after his illness began soon after buying the policy.

Peoria Life Insurance Company Gerald E. Crowley Coggan Crowley W. W. McCray R. D. McIntyre General Agency Jones County

Start Tree Planting Plans In Iowa This Spring

J T Bode extension forester Ames says three Iowa counties already have tree planting demos and Harrison and Jasper ready to hold meetings. Early orders go to nurseries on a first come basis, so request Extension Service aid, place orders, and locate windbreak sites now. Plans include 10 000 white pine tree planting in Papaque county.

Harrison Jasper J. T. Bode Extension Forester Ames Bode Extension Service Iowa State College Papaque

Crwydryn Castle Faces Ruin Without Restoration Efforts

In Criccieth castle walls no large breach is found yet the Carnarvonshire landmark risks ruin as crumbling caatte walls worsen. An architect warned years of decay demand restoration to save the historic stronghold once built by Welsh princes and repaired after Glyndwr and Cromwell sieges. Government preservation request pressed.

Criccieth Carnarvonshire Hdward Owain Glyndwr Cromwell

History of Corduroy Decline From Royal Favor to Obsolescence

The article traces corduroy from its royal patronage under French court tailors to its marked decline over centuries. It notes its former status, its name corde durol implying court connections, and claims it was once woven with silk for a king’s hunting dress, per the London Chronicle.

France London Chronicle

Mrs Catherine Lynch Dies at 64 in Waucoma Iowa

Mrs. Catherine Lynch 64 died at her Waucoma home last Friday. She leaves four children Allen Des Moines Margaret Watertown SD Mrs Joe Riley Chicago and Glenn Olin. Funeral Monday at St Marys Waucoma with son Glenn attending. Her husband died in 1901.

Catherine Lynch Waucoma Iowa Olin Jones County Board of Supervisors Jackson Street Southern Corporation State Highway Commission St. Louis Minneapolis St. Paul

For Sale Seven Horses Ben L Otten Scotch Grove Iowa

For sale listed by Ben L Otten of Scotch Grove Iowa includes seven horses. Contact details show phone number ending in F-15 and a price noted as 87 dollars per head. The notice provides a brief auction style offer from a local seller.

Ben L. Otten Scotch Grove Towa

Communicable diseases guide urges school exclusion and vaccination

County nurse Esther Wick warns Delaware County teachers to exclude any child with symptoms of measles mumps whooping cough or chicken pox and to report cases to the local health board. Children should stay home at least 14 days after onset and be vaccinated for whooping cough during outbreaks. Cars must display 1927 license plates to avoid prosecutions.

Esther Wick Manchester Democrat Delaware County Board of Health

Administrator Named in Jones County Estate Case

Public notice states the district court appointed R A Dress as administrator of Frank T Fitzsimons deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Also reports January 3 1927 Jones County Supervisors Proceedings in Anamosa Iowa noting meetings, appointments, and county official bonds.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Costa Anamosa Board of Supervisors Streeper Hughes Taylor Peet Matthiessen Barber G J. Hughes G. J. Hughes F. FE. Taylor Peet and Matthiassen Taylor and Hughes Fintire Hurdes Scotch Grove Wayne Washington Taylor—Hain Jackson Madison Rone Oxford Greenfield Fairview Rome Cass Castle Grove Lovell Riemland Barker—Clay Wyoming F. J. Taylor Hop Barker LaVern Reckstad Harry Holcomb Wee G. Rees John Bodenhoufer Lloyd Soper Clifford B. Paul S. Vetter J. Benadom County Farm Bureau Lura &, Hanna C. H. Brown FH. Whitcombe Pret Matthiegsen Ray, Purcell George W. Johnson Frank Bagley Wilma M. Ruhi Lira Hanna Evelyn A. Brown Purcell Wilma M. Ruhl John R. Lane W. ©. Shaffer B. D. Helken J. BR. Kennedy J. L. English D. Grant M. Russell J. W. Calghan W. B. Meeks Lloyd P. Robertson Thos. Stimpson Arthur MrQuillen George F. Specht George R. McDonald Delia A. McKean Anamoga Towa A. D J. W. Doxsee Doxsee & Doxsee, Attys

Jones County Board Meets and Sets 1927 Assessments

Jan 4 1927 Anamosa Iowa Board of Supervisors adjourned to 9 a.m. with all members present. They approved bonds for county officials and set 1927 livestock and other assessments and granted road project extensions and funds transfers.

Fe L. Berlin A. White Wy. B. Clark H. H. Soper John M. Lange, Jr H. Whitcombe Martineek Oy Coppess G. Schoon Johny McMurrin V. Dautremont Justica O Peace George Oltmann Anamosa Towa Board of Supervisors Hughes Pragent Seo-register Matthiessen Peet W. Clark J. F. Brown Beam Taylor Ronticallo State Bank First National Bank Wyoming T'Zens Savings Bank Olin Axford Junction Savings Bank First Trust and Oxford Junction Onslow Savings Bank Farmers Savings Bank Martelle Amber Savings Banik Center Junction Onslow Ouun Morley Anamosa National Niles & Watters Savings Banke Citizens Savings Bank Lovell State Bank Monticello Madison Wyoming Town West Cascade Oxford Barber Jones County Farm Bureau Audit Committee Iowa

Jones county administrator named for Alma Zimmerman estate

Anamosa Iowa January 6 1927 John H Zimmerman is named administrator of the estate of Alma Zimmerman deceased creditors and claimants must file with the clerk of court and prove claims within the legal time and debts owed should be paid promptly to avoid costs through attorney J J Locher for the estate

Probate notices in Jones county Iowa 1927

Executors notice and probate of will announce claims against the estate of Delia A. McKean and Theodore Maire. J W Doxsee as executor requests claim filings. probate hearing set for February 8 1927 at the Jones County District Court. Warnings to interested parties to appear and contest probate at the January term.

State of Iowa Jones County Theodore Maire JW. Doxsee G. A. Doxsee Doxsee Doxsee Lovell Brock Monticello Iowa

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Laura Neville W. Anderson Monument Company Mary Burian H. L. Nehila Fred Biere B. D. McCain Charles A. Walsworth Adelia Streets W. C. Frisby Frances Wosobn Fred Fedderson Leo Goldberg H. Elson W. C. Pau Charles B. Norton B. B. Rhinehart C. N. Blood Henry Wheelock Paul Tspen Wm. G. Schoon Stephen Groves Charles A Walsworth Robert B. Scroggie Niles & Watters Savings Bank Guy Byerly Robert Short Henry Breitbach William Grafft L. R. Watters New Equity Heyen Scheer Hugh Corbitt Monticello State Bank August Scheer John O'Deen William Frink Maggie Supple Jerome Donahoe Oxford Junction Savings Bank W. D. Hall Effie Bauserman Charles E. Bauserman Ida Maire Ulysses Maire State of Iown William Breen Jack McCullough State of Towa Paul Jonas Oliver Anderson Frank Smrchuk Fred Graham Albert Mott Jackson County Farm Bureau Chester J. Hartman Waukee Mr. Hartman Dallas County Schwartz-Behnke St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Richland Center Presbyterian Church Henry Marks Peoria Life Insurance Co Peoria, Tl Ady Sioux City Journal Landis Ypur Vale Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Jersey Black Giant Cockerels Newton Parrott J. L. Weber & Sons Cascade Will Toll John H. Perrine McNeill Bros Lopkinton Guernsey T. B D. F. Bush Minn Fred Shover W. D. Smith G. J Heiken J. H. Hinrichs Rhode Island Reds A . M. Maurice Sangi Fred Lehman, Jr Monticello Express L. P. Waddick Jesse Tubbs Lock Box E Montivello Stetsoy Oil Co Station E Cleveland Ohio AlJso Allan T. Fairbanks Motor Vehicle Department of Town R. A. Dress Doxsee, Attys Recs Loring Lorenzen Peter Eichhorn Dennia Dullea Otto Danneman Albert Meyer Arnold Egger H. S. van Kirk I. A. Schwab R. J. Martin, Jr M. A. Shedek George P. Rogers Luther Inglis W. N. Morse I. W. Coppess Justice of Peace John McMurrin Martin Podolak Walter L. Koon I. V. Dautremont Geo. Oltmans Amerson Cave Peat Teachers’ Institute Fund J. H. J. Stutt A. J. Fleckenstein LaVern Rockstad G. A. Peet H. P. Barber John Matt Jessen F. B. Taylor Matt Board ‘of Supervisors Iowa State Highway Commission Highway Commission Puch Peiuiary Road 38Th General Assembly Said Jackson County Thea Onslow- Wyoming Brutsman J. Anamosa Journal PUROR American Ing Co Anamosa Lumber Co Anamosa Eureka American Book Co Appleby Claude X . Alexander John Ament's Dept Arthur Lester Geo Geo. C. Lawrence F. B. Sigworth Coon Elmer Chase Harry Co. N N. W. Ry. Co Freig’ Clark Carson Clark R. P L. H. Joslin John Bodenhofer Bonar Sam Bascom, WY Ave Bagley F. M Bodenhofer Calles Aeg Bramer John C A. F King Dragging Beam & Miller Ambulance Beery Bangs F. W Brown C. M Bromwall V. G T.B Tron Chipman Farmers Creamery Co Fullerton & Gray Foley Ginn & Co Goldsmith Edwin Gerdes H. R Grafft Garrison Hay C. O Hanssen A. E Hale Grocery Co Latimer H. L Morey Nell Pense Metcalf Co H. C Metropolitan Supply Co Suy Merey Donald Moncrief Brosa Meyer Dr. Geo. K Merey Hospital Supervis Tjebensees McConaughy Gay Labor McDonald Geo. D Quarar McMickle Drug Co W Bell Telephone Co Ohthercise Neostyle Salew Northrup Henry G. J Scsese Towa Electric Co Towa Bulldery Supply Co Inglis Luther Cress Lus Rapid Press Rockstad Myrtie Remsey A. L Ryan Anna He Raweon Redmond Hes Acenee Medical Ergtangene Stoecker Standard Ol Co Sutliff C. W Larby F. B B. W Amelia Tyler & Downing Taylor, F Waldron Mfg. Co Webster Mrs Walker Whdows Cronvs Seward Wells J. H Wessels Geo. Sr Whitcombe F. H Adkenrege Chester Fellison Oficar Noah Eos St We Yount Axtr Yetter, F. S Soper, Lloyd W. Presbyterian ‘Sane William Rickels Smith Plumbin Orland King Af Spaethe C. A Sherman Earl B Jones Gm Sos Scccnecs Jones C AB. P . We J. McNeellly Provident A. Burmeister Town Alma Zimmerman A.D John H. Zimmerman J. J. Locher B. GQ. Rees Jones Co Iowan J. J. Kean Collections Insurance George Albery Boenig Mexico, Mo By Q Llan Anee Star Meat Market Marshall & Matthiessen DR. A. M. Maurice Lowell Chamberlains Chamberlain Medicine Company Park Street Des Moines Rock of Ages Webster’s New International Dictionary Merriam Webster Supreme Court Government Printing Office India Merriam Fheld Doc Jandy Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Bell System
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