Local notes of visits and travel around Monticello area
Mrs J W Coxsee visits Cedar Rapids and many residents travel to or from nearby towns. The item lists visitors and guests from Manchester Bradgate Den vel Denver Ames Decorah and other locales, along with a note on uncalled for letters at the Monticello post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Ellis
Marie Forress
Laura Arson
Josephine James
James W. Vaughn
H. C. Currier
F. M. Grafft
Joseph B. Fagan
Monticello
Local Social Notes and Court Visit Highlights
Citizens from Manchester Minneapolis and Dubuque visit relatives while Miss Graves visits Cedar Rapids. Fishing trip to Petersburg Wisconsin planned by Tellon and Hoag. Library talk on canning July 10 at 7 PM. Bevo temperance drink car shipment tallies 556 cases. Nichols Koppes versus Matthias Koppes fence case affirmed by supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Tellon
Harry Hoag
Petersburg
Wisconsin
Nicholas Koppes
Matthias Koppes
Supreme Court
Jones County
Osborns Visit Stuhlers Then Plan Monticello Move
Dr and Mrs Osborn of Iowa City stayed with Dr and Mrs Louis Stuhler last Sunday. They will move to Monticello in two weeks and occupy the newly built house east of Dr Thomas home. Jones county reports bridge losses from the June storm but rapid repairs proceed with concrete bridges prioritized to resist floods. Fresh vegetables become plentiful as early gardens help residents cope with high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas King
West Union
Tom Wing
Osborn
Iowa City
Louis Stuhler
Monticello
IE. J. Lightfoot
Dr. Thomas
Jones County
Dust Clearing Starts In Monticello Streets
The street commissioner began road oiling in Monticello last Saturday with a machine spreading 16,000 gallons of road oil. Officials hope this is a starter and plan to buy more oil if needed to end dust complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Potatoes in Short Supply and Price Drops Ahead
Monticello reports potatoes for sale at 8 cents per pound from one outlet. New crop ready to dig may push prices down further. Vacant lots show thriving vines and a famine threat seems short lived. Residents could endure until frost without spuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Conductor Remembers Passenger on Long Route
Conductor Pringle of the Cedar Rapids to Farley line recalls a past encounter after a Worthington departure. He demanded fare from an old man with a long white beard who claimed he paid at Springville, insisting only a boy boarded there. The old man admitted he was that boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringle
Cedar Rapids
Farley
Worthington
Springville
Jenney End-Gate Patent Wins Interference Battle
R T Jenney holds a patent for an improved wagon end-gate. An interference claim from a rival in Northwestern Iowa was rejected by the patent commissioner, who found Jenney’s invention novel and not interfering with the rival’s claim. Herrick Reed and a foreign attorney represented Jenney. Hall Manufacturing Co. will manufacture the end-gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Jenney
Iowa
Mr. Jenney
Commissioner of Patents
Jenney
Herrick & Reed
The
Hall Manufacturing Co
Red Cross fund drive exposes traitors in Jones county
Solicitors report several who refused to support the Red Cross in southern Jones county and voiced disloyal sentiments. A deputy U S marshal confronted one man in Anamosa who apologized and offered 100 dollars to the Red Cross. The man, said to be a socialist, was allowed to stay free pending evidence of revised views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jones County
U. S
Anamosa
Twenty Years Ago in Monticello July 1897 Highlights
The Monticello Express recalls a hot July 1897 with births and deaths including George Stuhler and Henry Bower's son, Ada Waite's marriage to Herman L. Hildreth, Major Winner’s tour of window displays, and multiple local accidents. Notable deaths include Mrs. Mary Quinby and Mayor John G. Cudworth. Ringling Brothers performed July 10 drawing 430 passengers, while accidents afflicted many, including a 19 year old eye injury and a fatal pitchfork incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
George Stuhler
Herman L. Hildreth
Ada A. Waite
Mary Quinby
Henry Bower
Francis Walker
Lovell Township
Barney Magee
Anna Helgens
Harm Helgens
Wayne Township
Major
N. G. W. Winner
Illinois
S. S. Farwell
Montreal
Canada
Glasgow
Scotland
Arthur E. Baker
Chris Riechen
Richland Township
Maquoketa
David Heisey
Onslow
John G. Cudworth
Anamosa
D. G. Tice
Charles Rh. Scroggie
Monticello
Hopkinton
Jacob Schneider
Ringling Brothers
G. W. Eastwood
Franklin Grove
Ilinois
Thomas
Wastwood
Ferdinand
Emilie Mathey
Henry Monk
Ed Hicks
William W. Burkett
Cascade
William Rieger
Louis Rieger
William
Death of Manchester Soldier in Train Incident
Wyoming reports the death of the son of Rev. A B Fickle killed by a train while on guard duty with Company IF at Madrid. Born April 29 1897 he was about 19. A Manchester high school graduate of 1916 and longtime musician for the company, his funeral was held today at Wyoming at the home of Rev and Mrs A B Wickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
A. B. Fickle
Madrid
Company IF
Manchester
Manchester Democrat
A. B. Wickle
Miss Vera Kester Weds Ray K Chaplin at Davenport
Miss Vera Kester daughter of Mrs B Kester of Clinton and Ray K Chaplin son of Mr and Mrs H Chaplin of Onslow were quietly married June 30 in the study of St John s Methodist church Davenport Rev Frank Cole officiated Mrs B Kester the bride s mother was the only attendant The couple will live on their farm home after a short visit in Clinton and vicinity and will welcome friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Kester
B. Kester
Third Avenue
Clinton
Town
Ray KE. Chaplin
H. Chaplin
Onslow
Davenport
St. John's Methodist Church
Frank Cole
Nester
Lightning Strikes Team Killing Two Horses Near Lamont
Kenneth and Shirley Keyes sons of Mr and Mrs Arthur Keyes near Lamont escaped serious injury when lightning struck the team they were driving. Both horses were killed instantly in the same incident witnessed by their family last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Shirley Keyes
Arthur Keyes
Lamont
Dubuque Woman Visits Kin with Family Ties
Miss Mamie McMahon of Dubuque visited yesterday with her mother Mrs Mary McMahon and her sister Miss Sue McMahon, showcasing a family gathering in local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Nelson
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Nelson
Mamie McMahon
Dubuque
Mary McMahon
Sue McMahon
State University law college graduates pass bar exam in full
The State University law college produced a class of 51 graduates all of whom passed the bar examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University Law College
Grace Cline Visits Marion Friends
Mrs Grace Cline formerly Miss Grace Smith of Marion is seen visiting with several of her girlhood friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Malin
Columbus Junction
Anne Stirton
Grace Cline
Nee Smith
Marion
Cascade residents contribute to Red Cross fund drive
Cascade people subscribed a total of 2200 dollars to support the Red Cross fund drive. The effort gathered donations from local residents and businesses, showcasing community support for relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Red Cross
Cost of a Flag in War Time A Patriotic Oration
The city hosted a huge celebration with 15 000 to 18 000 people and 2000 cars. Hon Robert G Cousins spoke on The Cost of a Flag, praising patriotism and the flag while warning against anarchy and urging submarine strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
First Street
Miss Liberty
Joan of Arc
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Miss Columbia
Robert G. Cousins
R. C. Stirton
Mgr. Stirton
Cousins
France
Great Britain
United States
Jones County
Light Brigade
Lodi
I*vance
Waterloo
Napoleon
Grant
Per
Jacob Rohr Celebrates Eighth Birthday in Monticello
Jacob Rohr of Monticello marked his eightieth birth anniversary last Tuesday. A Swiss-born stone mason who emigrated in 1866 at age 30, he helped build most major Monticello structures and often led mortar crews. Married Maria Buol in 1874, they had three children Chris and Mrs John Miller survive, with Jacob Jr. deceased. The Rohrs live contentedly on Maple Street in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rohr
Monticello
Mr. Rohr
Oero
Switzerland
United States
Rohr
Worlkman
Jakie
Maria Buol
George Rettig
Jacob, Jr
Chris
John Miller
Hartville
Maple Street
Monticello Optometrist Named President Of State Association
N Patrick of Monticello was elected president of the Town State Association of Optometrists, a group with 600 members that backs professional standards and laws barring unqualified practitioners. Patrick, an experienced eyeglass fitter, previously served as vice president and hosts modern instrument displays in his McNeill building office. Also visiting were Miss Foley and Miss Moley of Anamosa with Dr and Mrs Hogan, and Mr and Mrs Scheer of Washington D C visiting Patrick’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Patrick
State Association of Optometrists
Patrick
Association of Optometrists
Iowa
Association
McNeill
Josephine Foley
Jannette Moley
Anamosa
Mark Hogan
Dr Redmond Visits Cedar Rapids Doctor in Home
Dr. Redmond of Cedar Rapids was a guest in the home of Dr. T. M. Redmond yesterday, according to local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Pangburn
Cedar Rapids
Lena Kasper
Dr. Redmond
T. M. Redmond
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
E. G. Burrichter
Home News
J. W. Coxsee
William Putnam
Earl McLaughlin
Bradgate
Frank Kenney
Oxford Junction
Nasby
Maeme Pasha
Fred Matthiessen
James
Lorenz Allamand
George Pond
Albert J. Stuhler
Denver
Colorado
B. L.kurtz
John Moore
Mrs. Binning
Earlville
Chris Rohr
Miss Hazel Hubbard
Lusk
Edna
A. Danks
Eleanor Donnelly of
Anamoss
Margaret Quirk
Grace and
Mary Behrends
Randall, Kansas
Feye Heyen
Andrew Dahlen
Decorah
Edward Templeton
Ames
Eugene Byers
Mrs. Trying Mirick
Martelle
Kate
Mirick
Andrew Carmichael
Gene
James Morse
Katherine
Ralph Redmond
Thomas J. George
Tim
Burlington
John McCoy
Elgin, Town
John Wenger
H. A. LeClerc
Edward LeClair
Sarah Pope
Rock Island
Clyde C. Marshall
Charles Goarke
Bessie Goarke
Vinton
John Sutton
W. F. Hintz
Castle Grove Township
Independence
CG. L. VanMeter
Glatha
Grand Rapids
Harry Coon
C. R. Coon
IF. B. Clinite
Minneapolis
Edna Mayberry
Kansas
Paul Black
Florence Graves
Mary Graves
Anton Locher
John
Mr. Locher
Jerome Brazelton
Chicago
Beulah C. Wells
Virgenns
Vermont
Nell Hubbard
Margaret McDonald
Center Junction
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Curtis & Son
Bevo
Fed
R. G. Cousins
Petrators
Belgium
Europe
Reubens
Cousing
Andrew Scheer, Jr
Washington D. C
Mrs
Andrew Scheer
Sam
Bethlehem Steel
Jowellstate Bank
R. Coon
VW. A
Stor
Monticello Roller Mills
C. H. Schipman
MAIN
Monticello, Iowa
H. M. Remury
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Ttorneys
Main Street
DR. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
C. N. Patrick
Rickless & McNeill Hardware
M. F. Hogan
F. A. Hefner
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