Prairieburg Correspondence Finds June Deaths and Travels
Prairieburg notes report Mrs Wood dying at her son Charles Wood's home after a healthful period. Several residents plan travel to California for the exposition, with stops in Denver. Other items cover local visits, a Catholic building contract, hospital news, social events, trades, and weather impacts on gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
California
Denver
Colorado
Roy
Irwin Truesdell
Fairmont
Minnesota
Dale Ward
Central City
Fred Harvey
H. Ary
Rollo
Missouri
David Church
Coggon
L. M. Corn
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Glenn Richards
Manly
Iowa
John Owen
the News
Harry Schoonover
Cedar Rapids
C. O. Rowley
Mae Rowley
Manchester
Tom Dolan
Aurora
Minerva Coen
Center Point
Tillie Petrzelka
Thursaday
Monnier
Anamosa Summer Happenings Include Picnics and Tours
Local notes report the Fortnightly club annual picnic at Mrs. E. M. Harvey’s home with officer elections. Daniel Gorman of Davenport, brother of County Attorney George C. Gorman, was ordained and celebrated his first high mass in Davenport. Several residents plan trips to California and the Black Hills, while others attend automobile races in Chicago and prep for Fourth of July celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Charles Cash
E. M. Harvey
A. G. Hejinian
J. J. Jones
F. M. Bagley
G. E. Noble
West
Daniel Gorman
Davenport
George C. Gorman
Dubuque
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Louis Gardner
Amber
Gillen
Cecelia Hayes
Alexandria
South Dakota
Black Hills
Montana
Penn Ladd
L. A. Wing
Iowa City
J. W. Byerly
Eva Byerly
Carrie Wildey
California
Alice Crane Holmes
Marcia Crane Cox
Des Moines
Helen L. Shaw
Clifford L. Niles
D. A. Downing
Arnold
Chicago
Death of John O Rourke's Child in Castle Grove
A three year old child of Mr and Mrs John O Rourke died after a brief illness last Saturday morning in Castle Grove. The funeral was at Immaculate Conception Church and burial followed in the nearby cemetery with Rev M S Murphy officiating. Also noted is Harriet Lubben's transfer to Mercy Hospital Anamosa for rheumatic heart trouble and a new steel tower windmill erected by M Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Noble
Bacon
Hopkinton
Will Hiller
Florence Hubbard
Harriet Lubben
Anamosa Sanitarium
H. A. Deischer
Lovell Township
Castle Grove
M.S. Murphy
Dubuque
Will Siebels
Union
Henry Lubben
Arthur McDonald
Vu, F. Hosford
Monticello
Herman Hahn
Wayne
John O’ Rourke
Church of Immaculate Conception
M. S. Murphy
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
M. Haley
F. M. Caspers
M. Hosford
J. A. Howie
Bessie
Bertha Harken
Walter
Rawson
Horton
Cassady
Lightfoot
Howard Hall
Samuel Graham
Cedar Rapids
Onslow
White
Baldwin
J. G. Warren
H. H. Hall
Arthur McMaster
Onslow Hal
Ed Franks
Will McCalmant Injured After Hay Loader Fright
In Wyoming on a rural road near George Luke farm Will McCalmant broke both bones in his left arm after a colt kicked when a farmer carried a hay loader past. His young son fell behind unharmed. McCalmant received medical care in town and is expected to recover. The report also notes nearby social visits and booster trip praise with no further incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
George Luke
Will McCalmant
McCalmant
J. L. McDonald
J. M. French
Eby Bros
Joe
M. M. Garrison
Dakota
W. S. Garrison
Lee Countryman
Nate Countryman
Anderson
Chicago
Otto Wettstein
Lynne Heasty
Ray
Maquoketa
Frank Tasker
Des Moines
Brainard
Olin
Bramer
Preston
Onslow News Notes 50th Gridley Anniversary and Local Events
Onslow events include the 50th anniversary celebration at C. B. Gridley’s home in Wyoming for his army return. Local social topics cover birthdays, deaths, farm news, and a corn crop outlook with weather notes from the Iowa Weather and Crop Service citing below normal temps and mixed rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Algona
Poweshbiek
Des Moines
Weed Cutting Time Moves Up In Iowa
Iowa law now requires landowners and railroads to cut noxious weeds earlier with a two week shift from prior years. Weed cutting along property and right of way must occur before weeds mature, with July 1 to August 1 as the new period. The attorney general's office warns for enforcement of the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Attorney General’s
Adventure of Camp Girls at Palisades Fraternity House
A group of girls camping by the Palisades crossed the river to explore a private fraternity house. They entered an open cottage found swings and sang, until confronted by a bass voice. Lacking funds they faced a $60 reward notice and the police, who released them after a stern lecture. The incident led to later uneasy peace with frat members.
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Palisades
Seven injured in Monticello car wreck between Springville and Anamosa
A car carrying Gerry Hilers of Monticello and seven passengers turned turtle on a rough road near Anamosa. Hilers suffered three broken ribs and a badly bruised shoulder, Sophia Hall was nose-bruised, others had cuts and bruises, while Hilers’ young son escaped unharmed. The vehicle was brought to Monticello that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Hilers
Monticello
Springville
Anamona
Mr. Bilers
Anna
Sophia
Mary Hull
Asa Lambert
Hilers
Anamosa
Eilers
Supreme Court rules will probate for Archibald Livingston
The Supreme Court upholds the District Court of Delaware County in admitting Archibald Livingston’s will to probate. The will leaves property to Lenox College for experimental use, with $600 to Monticello Cemetery Association for cemetery care and most of the estate to Lenox College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
District Court of
Delaware County
Archibald Livingston
Livingston
Lenox College
Manchester
District Court
Monticello
Dunning Farm Auction In Wayne Township Schedule Set
Heirs authorize sale of eighty acres in Sections 17 and 20 Wayne township known as the Dunning farm. Auction at the farm at 2 p m Saturday July 10 1915. One thousand dollars down with balance due March 1 1916 when possession passes. H S Richardson's will?
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Wayne Township
Dunning Farm
H.S. Richardson
Lincoln News: Blood Lust In A Mob
A Lincoln column condemns blood lust in individuals and mobs, arguing such violence is barbaric and reveals collective decay. The editorial contrasts personal restraint with mob frenzy and calls for public accountability.
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Lincoln News
Death of Walter P. Ferguson at Monticello home
Walter P. Ferguson died Saturday night at 8 50 following a paralysis stroke suffered June 24 after returning from Hopkinton. Born April 8 1857 in Delaware County he moved to Monticello at age 32 and worked as a carpenter. He leaves wife Alvina Ommien and three children. funeral at German Lutheran Church with Rev S Ide officiating. burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Walter P. Ferguson
Ferguson
Hopkinton
S. Ide
Mias Alvina Ommien
Doxsee & Doxsee Firm Formation in The Express
Charles A. Doxsee takes a partnership stake in The Express effective July 1, 1915, renaming the firm Doxsee & Doxsee with J. W. Doxsee as senior partner who has run the paper since 1888. Elmer Jones sells property near Sand Springs to Wesley Bryan, cousin of W. J. Bryan. Services times at local churches shift, Scotch Grove preaching at 11:00 AM and Center Junction at 2:30 PM. Harry and Ford Clark plan to plat a forty acre tract south of the military road as a potential city addition, with lots in high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Doxsee
The
Express
Elmer Jones
Sand Springs
Wesley Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Center Junction
Scotch Grove Presbyterian
Scotch Grove
Messrs
Harry and
Ford Clark
Military Road
Clark Brothers
Lenox College President Reed Resigns After Nine-Year Term
Rev Dr E E Reed resigns as Lenox college president after nine years in office. An adjourned trustees meeting accepted his resignation with fairness to him, acknowledging his efforts to revive the school. His leadership included two endowment campaigns and broadening the college’s field and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Reed
Lenox
Hopkinton
Lenox College Board of Trustees
Reed
Hospitality at Anamosa Welcomes Wyoming Boosters
Wyoming Journal reports the Boosters left Monticello half an hour early and were greeted warmly by Anamosa residents. They toured the Reformatory, enjoyed free refreshments, and received cigars for the ladies as a gesture of hospitality. The reception is described as a happy surprise and will be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
Monticello
Anamosa
Aj Anamosa
Wyoming
Dream Housekeeper's Paradise in Hashed Potatoes and Cherry Trees
A Louisville housekeeper envisions paradise as a garden of hashed brown potatoes and cherry trees bearing cherry pies. She imagines a wand wielding hostess at the head of the table declaring, To the infernal regions with the un washed dishes.
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Louisville Courier - Journal
El Dorado Grand Opera Company Comes to Chautauqua
The Walter Chautauqua bids strong for musical prestige with El Dorado Grand Opera Company. Officials say grand opera has boosted music nationwide and offers the middle West a chance to hear high quality performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado Grand Opera Company
Chautauqua
Wawter Chautauqua
Grand Opera
Middle West
El Dorado Grand Opera Company Plans Scene Selections
The El Dorado Grand Opera Company will present select complete scenes from Cavalleria, Romeo and Juliet, Carmen, and other standard operas during their limited engagement. They will mix popular numbers sung to high standards of excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado Grand Opera Company
Queen Elizabeth of Roumania Seeks Singing Training
The Queen, youthful and flattered by her own voice, sought counsel from Professor Dumanois in Bucharest. He judged her voice as fair but lacking in looks for opera, unaware until after the audition that the caller was royalty. The encounter humbled her vanity and cooled her singing ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Roumania
Bibliothek der Ounterhaltung Und Des
Wissens
Dumanois
Bukharest
Devoe Paints Cut Costs and Improve Job Quality
The ad promises fewer gallons needed than expected and lower overall cost with Devoe paint. It asserts economy for homeowners and better work by painters using the product.
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W. W. Stickford Agency
Monticello Boosters
Peggy O’ Neill
Doutrick Dry Goods Co
Eclipse Lumber Co. Co
F. Dutton
Mer
York
ICE Machine
Westerlin & Campbell
Suter & Son
Monticello, Iowa
Suter’s
DR. A. M. Maurice
D. S
Lovell
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
J. KE. Bateman
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