Local residents visit Monticello and area
A list of social visits and trips across Monticello and nearby towns includes Mrs. Ben Roberts visiting Cedar Rapids, Kay of Farley visiting in Fred Kay’s home, Mrs. Drury of Marion staying with E.G. Drury, and many others visiting relatives and friends in towns like Center Junction, Oxford Junction, Waterloo, Burt, and Minneapolis. A large clearance sale at Peterson Clothes Shop runs with three days left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Clothes Shop
Kenny Ritzen
Colorado
Kh. A. Ricklefs, Sr
Peterson's
Doctor Meyer to Move Here for Osteopathic Practice
Dr. George K. Meyer an osteopathic physician rents the Dr. Peet property and will move February 7 to begin practice. He comes from Wirksville school and will join local medical circles. The town also notes coal shortages delaying a lecture concert and a chilly morning with 18 degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Meyer
Dr. Peet
Wirksville School
Enlistments, deaths, and local notices from Monticello area
Harold Egger 18 son of Arnold Weger of Lovell township enlisted in the army at Cedar Rapids and was sent to Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Other locals included Clifford Cunningham and Howard Harrington. Mrs Lillie Hearn and Ernest Landis family attended a funeral in Greeley for Mrs Landis grandmother. Newton Lovell Pershing forces died of pneumonia in England after arriving Jan 4. Mrs Alonzo Hosford and Orville of Platte SD stopped in Monticello en route home from Chicago for Palner Hosford surgery. he was recovering. Mrs Joe Stary Rowley IA sister of William Sloan fell and fractured both hands and one arm. All Methodist services moved to Congregational Church next Sunday for fuel savings and fellowship. James Neilley son of Thomas Neilley Sr Anamosa died in a Texas army hospital after pneumonia. he had served in aviation department. School board closed due to storm and coal shortage. snowfalls disrupted travel though trains ran late and roads deteriorated yet sledding improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Egger
Arnold Weger
Lovell Township
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Clifford Cunningham
Howard Harrington
Alonzo Hosford
Orville
Platte
South Dakota
Chicago
Palner Hosford
Monticello
Hosford
Joe Stary
Rowley
Iowa
William B. Sloan
Tall
Stary
James Neilley
Thomas Neilley
Anamosa
Texas
United States Army
Aviation Department
Sprague
Washington
Neilley
Simon Neilley
Jones County Fair Elects Officers and Sets Dates
The Jones County Fair association directors elected President G. P. Rockstad Vice President A. M. Maurice Treasurer O. Brainerd and Secretary J. G. Hicks for the coming year. They set August 20 to 28 for this year’s fair. Also noted is the Monticello Davenport train resuming regular service with daily arrivals and a 7 25 PM departure for Davenport, plus a 5 15 AM freight to Oxford Junction. A runaway incident near East Dubuque injured Mrs. John Pond and two friends. three intoxicated men were arrested. Miss Margaret Guyan and Henry Reinets wed at the German Reformed church parsonage with Rev. W. Küntzel officiating. They plan to live on a Monticello area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair Association
G. P. Rockstad
A. M. Maurice
O. Brainerd
J. G. Hicks
Rockstad
Hicks
Gm, & St. PB. Ry
Monticello-Davenport
Davenport
Oxford Junction
John Pond
Dubuque
David I. Rath
Lurena Smith
East Dubuque
St. Clara's College, Sinsinawa
Margaret Guyan
Martin Guyan
Henry Gerhard Reinets
Henry Reinets
German Reformed Church
Roland 2. Wkuntzel
Reverend Leads Funeral for Richard M Marvin in Manchester
Richard Montgomery Marvin was laid to rest in Manchester after funeral services at the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev. W. J. Suckow. A Monticello area early settler, he came from Ohio in the 1850s, lived near Atlanticello, and later moved to Delaware County. He was a Civil War veteran and survived by three children, including Avs.1 Spencer of Cleveland and Was. WL. RR. Stoddard of St. Paul, with Harry Marvin of St. Paul as kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Montgomery Marvin
Manchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. J. Suckow
Mr. Marvin
Monticello
Oqhie
Tie
Atlanticello
Dehiware County
H. A. Marvin
Lowes
31St
Lows Infantry
Sarah Lease
Parden
Rumors About John Shimanek Debunked by Army Officer
The Monticello area doubts circulated rumors that John Shimanek faced court martial embezzlement or death by suicide. Monticello Bank ex-employee Shimanek, now in France with his unit, received official denial from Colonel E E Persons of the army ambulance service confirming no basis for the stories and praising his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John Shimanek
Allentown
Ft Leavenworth
Shimunek
Monticello State Bank
Oxford Junction
Carpenter
Pennsylvania
Ife
EE. KE. Persons
Army Ambulance Service
Shimanek
France
Sninneak
Hospital Notes Chronicle Local Patient Recoveries
Mrs Albert J Stahler underwent a serious operation on January 21 and is rapidly regaining health. Mrs D Rorick of Oxford Junction shows marked improvement and can walk again after a year. Mrs Louis Hoag had a serious operation this morning. Mrs Fred Smith and her infant son plan to leave the hospital tomorrow. Mrs F M Burch from Melbourne Iowa and her son born at the hospital were discharged last week. Mrs George Hennessey discharged yesterday afternoon after a serious operation. Mrs Mark Hogan entered the hospital last Monday for appendicitis surgery. Margaret Phelps underwent an operation on the 27th and left the hospital yesterday. Mrs Winch of Hopkinton entered January 16 for surgical treatment and later had an operation. Tony Milers is convalescing after a severe operation. Mrs Heath discharged last Tuesday after treatment. James Anderson is ill in hospital with pneumonia. Miss Nellie Healy is receiving medical treatment at the hospital. Mrs Frank Harford may leave tomorrow after an operation on January 22. Miss Christina Lauser and Harry Evers of Dyersville were married at St Patrick’s church last week and will live on a farm east of Dyersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Stahler
D. Rorick
Oxford Junction
Louis Hoag
Fred Smith
F. M. Burch
Melbourne
Iowa
George Hennessey
Mark Hogan
Margaret Phelps
Winch
Hopkinton
Tony Milers
Heath
James Anderson
Nellie Healy
Frank Harford
Miss Winnie Warnock and Alva Neuert Wed at Coggan
A wedding notice confirms Miss Winnie Warnock and Alva Neuert of Coggan married on the 24th instant. The public announcement appears in the Crane Theatre back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane Theatre
Winnie Warnock
Alva Neuert
Coggan
Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted by Dr. L. G. Stuhler
Dr. L. G. Stuhler performed eye examinations and fitted glasses, providing vision care services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Stuhler
January 1883 Monticello items recall many local events
Hog prices ranged 5.75 to 6.10 per cwt while Aaron Richardson’s Hopkinton creamery burned on the 9th. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Bowen of Sand Spring in the month’s second week. Fannie Locher wed Frank Kowalsky on the 1st by J W Coxsee. R L Duer left for Minneapolis on the 9th to work as an accountant. Presbyterian services in Kinsella Hall every Sunday. Langworthy creamery, managed by Alexander Spears, produced 80 jibs of butter daily. Anna Reed and Stanley Corwin married on the 1st at Anna Reed’s mother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Express
Aaron Richardson
Hopkinton
Asa ©. Bowen
Sand Spring
Fannie Locher
Frank Kowalsky
J. W. Coxsee
R. L. Duer
Minneapolis
Presbyterian Society
Kinsella Hall
Langworthy
Wits
Alexander Spears
W. D. Parrott
West Union
W. HL. Parrott
Brad van Viet
Oxford Junction
S. S. Farwell
Washington, D. C
Addie M. Livingstone
Ives D. Terwillizer
Charles A. Towle
Jones County
W. A. Bronson
Wyoming
A. L. Fairbanks
Cass Township
Pat Washington
Fairview
Ida R. Hubbard
Castle Grove
Ewin Clark
Morrisonville
Vermont
C. W. Burgess
John 9. Hayes
Littleport
Iowa
Nicholas Kehoe
Castle Grove Township
W. H. Schodde
Ransom Calkins
Aldridge
Davenport
Calkins
Chicago
Monticello Public
Luther Foster
Kate Curtis
Mary Marvin
M. Oliphant
A. Drebellis
HE. A. Moody
Alice Foster
L. B. Austin
Kate Chandler
Red Cross plea for knitted goods in Monticello drive
The local Red Cross chapter shipped 60 sweaters 44 wristlets 29 pairs of socks 6 scarves and 20 helmets to the central division last Tuesday. Members urge Monticello and nearby to donate helmets and worn leather items for windproof waistcoats for soldiers and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Monticello
Methodist Episcopal Church
Monticello Beats Anamosa 244 to 15 In Friday Night Game
Monticello high school defeated Anamosa by 244 to 15 as powers Cashman Cashen and Downing led the scoring. The matchup showcased Monticello's superior field work and shooting with key line-up players including Erb Hauss Storm and Joslin contributing as substitutes. Referee Burroughs and umpire Hasek, both from Coe, officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa
Powers
Rf Cartano
Rt Rb
If Cashman
Lf Cash
Cashen
Peet
Hauss
Downing
Storm
Joslin
Erb
Cash
Cartano
Cashman
Teachers Meet Here in Jones County Institute
The annual Jones County teachers institute gathers in Monticello from February 14 to 15 with a broad program led by County Superintendent Kate Maurice. Dr Frank Driver headlines the Thursday evening lecture on The European Situation Today, with free admission, plus sessions for high school and rural teachers, nurses, and general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
Kate “Maurice
Miss Maurice
Opera House
Prank Driver
Driver
People's Church of Chicago
Joseph
Helen Nortley
Punk
Maurice
A.C. Mullerton
Leeture
Lilla GQ
Cecal
CL McClade
Neal Knowles
America
CL McGlade
A.C. Fullerton
Jones
Ounly
A. Grimwood
Ad C. McGlade
Helen Norttey
High School Service Flag Honors Local Men in Service
Monticello High School plans hung service flag in the assembly room to honor fifty former students now serving Uncle Sam. The list includes Roy Adamson Paul Balear frank Bolton Millington Carpenter Halstead Carpenter Hert Clark Jacob Carmichae Will Carson Fay Clark Jay Driebelbis Forrest Deischer Frank D Autremont and others. Plan includes ceremonies at flag hanging to acknowledge those serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Uncle Sain
Roy Adamson
Paul Balear
Frank Bolton Millington
Carpenter Halstead Carpenter
Hert. Clark
Jacob Carmichae
Will Carson
Fay Clark
Jay Driebelbis Forrest Deischer Frank D’autremont Valentine
Everett Foster
Percy Guilford
Lowell Hicks
Raymond Horan
Frank Hicks
Harry Hoag
Arthur Himebaugh
Cyrus Heisey
Howard Hosford
Will Herrington Clark Hubbard
Howard Harrington Thomas Kingsley
William Kingsley
L. W. Lovell
Leo Locher
Joe Locher
Fred Mastin
Solomon Marugy
Schools Closed Await Coal: Watch Papers for Opening
The board of education ordered public schools closed until enough coal arrives to sustain schooling. Supt KD Miller notes to await further announcements. The county treasurer left tax lists at the Monticello State Bank for tax payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Supt
Miller
Monticello
Also Mentioned on This Page
Post-Ollee
J. W. Doxser
Chas. A. Doxsee
EF. G. Burrichter
Shoes of Quality
Home News
Ben Roberts
Mrs. Kay
Farley
Fred Kay
George Drury
Marion
E.G. Drury
Lucile Arduser
Mrs
K. D. Miller
Mary Coxsee
Jefferson
Ray C. Lee
Baltimoire
Lon Webster
A. G. Hanken
Center Junction
Laura Reuter
Lyle, Minnesota
Oscar Newton
Pauline
Oscar
Newton
Clinton
Iane Zellehoefer
Waterloo
H. M. Carpenter
Lient
Halstead Carpenter
Christian Anderson
Quincy, Illinois
Rex H. Rickless
The
Kansas City Weekly Star
Monticello Postales
EB. Rutledge
Gust Pohaus
Fred “Welenirn
Dirk Coleman
George Schoonover
George L. Lovell
Frank Nissen
Charlotte
Wayne Center
Mazie Meyer
A.C. Hhrisman
Virginia Cafe
Florence McCreary
Fred Dahling
Peterson Clothes
G. N. Patrick
J. A. Voorhees
VY. L. Hanssen
Committee On the Sale of
Christ War Savings Stamps
John Hein, Jr
Richland Township
Grandma Allen
Margaret Quirk
Herrick & Reed
Leslie Cushman
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Frank Pike
Conductor Frank Pike
Pike
C. M. Brown
Charles E. Stafford
John Thompson
W. W. Guthrie
Thompson
Winthrop
5. Dunlap
Clarence McLaughlin
Ravinia
Eugene McLaughlin
Eugene
Lillie Hearn
Ernest Landis
Greeley
Mr. Landis
Mrs. Landis
Newton Lovell
Pershing
George U. Lovell
Battle Creek
Michigan
England
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
John McDonald Hospital
Christina Lauser
Harry Evers
Dyersville
St. Patrick's Church
Burroughs of
Coe
Hasek of
Inonticello
Munk
Joseph All
Aivings Thycide Diltyijandes Jielen Nortley
Prade
Lilla
Punk Land
Lowell State Bank
Caruso and
McCormick
Melba and
Gluck
Elman
Paderewski
Harry Lauder
Nora Bayes
Sousa
Victor Herbert
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad, Mer
Lang Bros
Monticello Roller Mills
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