Death of Riddie Schlemmer Stuns Scotch Grove Community
Scotch Grove notes the death of Riddie Schlemmer at 9:30 Sunday after a brief illness. He was a hard worker, recently married to Louise Reiken, and planned to become a valued citizen. Funeral at his home followed by church life updates and upcoming lectures. The column also mentions lectures, sleighing, and local visits as the community reflects on his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Riddie Schlemmer
Eddie
Henry Schiemmer
China
Lillie Henrichs
Royden
E. L. Himebaugh
Epworth
Jennie Wright
Center Junction
J. W. Callahan
Estate sale scheduled by W M Dennison Onslow
Onslow January 26 W M Dennison administrator of James R Reid estate will sell February 1 the deceaseds personal property at the S B Reid farm in Clay township. Also notices four farm sales within days nearby with four different auctioneers and clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hamilton
Minneapolis
Perry Scroggie
P. M. Phillips
Center Junction
S. G. Hutton
Chicago
Sam Propst
John Alexander
George
Cora French
Mate Sears
Anamosa
Tf. T. Tebo
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
S. Overholt
Dangther
Maquoketa
Lou Easler
Wyoming
E. W. Benbow
Leo Hanson
Prairieburg Community News Snippet Jan 24
Local notes from Prairieburg detail Lizzie Ammeter under gallstone surgery at Mercy hospital with her father and Mrs. Richards. Ed Burlingham retrieved the Ammeter party by train from Anamosa. A Central City 12th grade play drew a sleigh-full of youngsters. Various visits and illnesses populate the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Lizzie Ammeter
Mercy Hospital
Richards
Ed Burlingham
Anamosa
L.M. Corn
Center Point
Bery Rogers
Rhatigan
Agnes Benson
Fred Drexler
Nickols and Bohlkens Honor Anna at Variety Show
The Nickols and Bohlkens hosted a Saturday variety show in Sand Spring for Anna Bohlken. Nearby notes mention Henry Bohlken’s ill child, Jake Paulson moving, and Willie Dull leasing the Nickol farm for a Thursday wedding dance. Also listed are Misses O'Brien and Mary Bachelder visiting Monticello and a corn shelling remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nickol
Melvin
Anna Bohlken
Henry Bohlken
Jake Paulson
Willie Dull
Frank Nickel
J. O’brien
Monticello
Mary Bachelder
Langworthy
Center Junction Notes and Social Teasers
Center Junction January 27 reports the first number of lectures and illustrated pictures at the Presbyterian church Tuesday. M E Ladies Aid to be entertained Thursday by Mesdames Dodge and Bethurum at Mrs. Bethurum’s home. Various local visits and social calls include Evert and Hazel Vrooman visiting Uncle M. E. Dodge, Charles Nelson hosting, and Mrs. Bethurum and Clarence traveling to Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nelson
Castle Grove Notes and Rural Visits January Update
Castle Grove reports Mr and Mrs Herman Hahn summoned to Earlville for a seriously ill relative. Mrs Will Hiller shows marked improvement. Louis and Henry Knake Jr visit relatives in New Jersey. O F Hosford of Monticello call on Castle Grove. Miss Anna Husmann hosts friends Sunday. Whooping cough appears in southwest township. J L Siebels visits sister in Marshalltown. Girl No 2 at John Rickels home last week. Mrs George Specht returns from Anamosa sanitarium. Clarence Frazier visiting mother and friends locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Herman Hahn
Earlville
Will Hiller
Louis
Henry Knake Jr
New Jersey
O. F. Hosford
Monticello
Anna Husmann
Monticello Events Mark January 1875 Records
The Express notes a busy January in Monticello and nearby. D G Hazard opened a meat market opposite the school. John Reichart nearly lost an arm in a wood saw accident. A Ladies Library basket social was held with auctions. Mrs Maria Jacobs died aged 78. Tiarks & Kempf formed Tiarks & Kempf drug firm. Ellen Young suffered severe burns and scalding. railroad damages paid 5000. A 27th anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs Percy Byerly. Clara Corbett and W Williams wed. Susie Baldwin married Henry Collier. D E Pond named tax collector. A son born to Moffitt of Helena, formerly Pink Duer. Whitings visited the World’s Fair in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
the Express
D. G. Hazard
John Reichart
Ladies’ Library Association
Messrs Schaffer and Coxsee
John Matthews
Maria Jacobs
August Jacobs
Prussia
Albert Kempf
Tiarks Drug Store
Tiarka
Percy Byerly
Clara Corbett
Center Junction
W. Williams
8. Goodwell
Susie J. Baldwin
Henry Collier
John Ries
Scotch Grove
D. E. Pond
Castle Grove
Richland
Washington
Moffitt
Helena
Montana
Pink Duer
O. A. Whiting
New Orleana
Monticello to Stage The Ticket of Leave Man
Local youth present the English drama The Ticket of Leave Man at the Monticello Opera House on Thursday evening February 4 under Knights of Pythias patronage. Cast includes Bob Brierly James Dalton detective Hawkshaw and others. proceeds aid a lodge event.
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Anamosa
Monticello Opera House
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Bob Brierly
Ea G Wees Clyde
Barker James Dalton
Downy
the Tiger
James M. Conway Hawkshaw
Clyde R, Sprague
Eh Ely
Ad Chas
H. Mellecker Green Jones
Dean Lawrence
Mr. Gibson
Earl Boyer
Sam Willoughby
Arnold Lee Downing Maltby
M. Crow Burton
Edward Lowe May Edwards
Hazel Giltrap
Emily St. Evermond
Hattie A. Sprague
Willoughby
Ed. Lowe
For Sale Classified Notices and Auctions Roundup
Horse and hog sales and real estate offers mix in Monticello notices. Ed Brazelton and Mrs Balster list stock, while W. D. Magee and others advertise building plots. Township meetings, creamery meeting, and a large ice business auction round out the February 1915 classifieds.
Public Farm Sale At Evans Byrne Auction Near Monticello
Two public auctions advertised with long inventories. Henry L Evans and Frank Byrne rank as auctioneers for the sale at the old Sweezy place nine miles northwest of Monticello, featuring cattle, corn, hay, farm machinery, harness, and household goods with 8 percent credit and lunch. A second sale near Wyoming lists 68 Herefords and horses, 2000 bushels corn, 700 bushets oats, hay, implements, cream separator, harness, and household items with seven percent terms and noon lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Andrews
Dr. Sisson
Prairieburg
Poland
Frank Byrne
Monticello
Iowa
George Guyan
Frank Byrna
Minnesota
J. F. Delay
Old Sweezy Place
Castle Grove Catholic Church
Henry L. Evans
F. E. Williamson
Wyoming
Pelding
McCormick
John Juilfs
H, Orr
Mississippi Senator Reconsiders Prohibition Stance
In the United States Senate a Mississippi senator known for lifelong drinking said liquor harms no one and that he will no longer oppose prohibition. He previously opposed it in his state but announced this shift on Saturday, reflecting a change in his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Beacon
United States Senate
Senator Williams
Mississippi
Williams
Theatrical trust shows little concern for drama ahead
The article notes the theatrical trust remains unfazed by current or future stage events and continues its scheduled productions, focusing on business stability rather than sensational developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The
Theatrical Trust
Ricklefs and McNeill Host Great Majestic Range Demo
During the week of February 8 the Ricklefs and McNeill firm will present a special demonstration of the Great Majestic range. They invite patrons to visit and enjoy hot coffee and biscuits while viewing the display. L. G. Stubler.
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Ricklefs & McNeill
Probate reveals wide Coffin estate distribution
The will of L S Coffin distributes the estate to the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association of Chicago two thousand dollars, Senator W B Kenyon Iowa two thousand, Buena Vista College Storm Lake Iowa twenty thousand, Lenox College Hopkinton Iowa eighty five thousand, and the Iowa Prohibition party five thousand. Many relatives are remembered, including Mrs Carrie Rutledge who receives half the residue, and her daughters one thousand each. they would receive ten dollars each if the will is challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Coffin
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association of
Chicago
Kenyon
Iowa
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Iowa State Prohibition Party
Coffin
Carrie Rutledge
Special Meeting of Monticello State Bank Stockholders
A special meeting of the Monticello State Bank stockholders will be held at the Monticello office on Saturday February 20 1915 at 2 o'clock p m. to vote on renewing the bank's corporate period which expires March 28 1915.
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Lovell Township
Monticello
The
Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Co
O. W. Brazelton
Monticello State Bank
H. M. Carpenter
H.8. Richardson
G. H. George
J. A. McLaughlin
Wm. Stahler
M. W. Herrick
E. EH. Hicks
BH. E. Hoag
J. W. Schweitzer
French remedy for stomach troubles described by leading doctors
The article notes that French physicians long used a vegetable oil prescription for chronic stomach trouble and constipation. A single dose purportedly convinces and long-standing cases improve within 24 hours. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is sold by top druggists with a full refund if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mayr
Stop Buying Expensive Cough Remedies Today
Urges readers to abandon costly ready made cough syrups and make a home mix with Schiffmann's Concentrated Expectorant, sugar, and boiling water. Promotes a safe formula, no narcotics, guaranteed satisfaction with money refunded if not effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettlitz & Kay
Schiffmann
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monticello Express
J. W. Doxsee
L. G. Stubler
Chicago News
G. Washington
Weather Bureau
Omaha World-Herald
Roosevelt
L. G. Stabler
W. O. Welch
Ed Q. Brazelton
Binggell
Mark
J. O. Balster
W. D. Magee
Hattie Hoag
Chestnut Street
Amanda Hosford
Phonse
P. O
Suter & Son
Canton
Jackson County
Grace Albery
American Bankers Life Ins. Co
L. P. Waddick
Castle Grove Township
L. F. Balster
Father Coffin
Eer
Hart Schaffner & Marx
iMen
Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
White Goods Sale
Doutrick Dry Goods Co
Palm Beach
East First Street
Louis Reiger
LeClerc
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