Life and death notes from Wyoming correspondents
Correspondence from Wyoming Iowa dated July 7 recallsWilliam Henry Tourtellot born Dundee Illinois 1847 who died June 24 1914 after thirty years as Hartford Fire Insurance special agent He left a wife four children and siblings and was highly respected in the community Also obituary notes Fred Schmidt died at 65 while aiding repairs after May storm His funeral at Wyoming Lutheran Church July 5 followed by interment in Wyoming Cemetery The item also reports local celebrations ball game results postmaster and staff changes and farm conditions around July 4 Wiltshire area notes detailed local residents and daily life events
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Wyoming
W. H. Tourtellot
Wyoming Journal
William Henry Tourtellot
Dundee
Illinois
Iowa
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Lucy Chamberlain
William H. Torutellet
Fred Schmidt
John
Anamosa
Chris Ehiben
Monticello
Minnie Michaels
Onlson
Albert
Lutheran Church
Bartels
Olin
Wapsie
Theer
Gerald Madden
Addie Heasty
Don L. Wherry
Chris Eiben
John Schmidt
Christ Andersen
Grand Mound
Roydens
Scotch Grove
ER. Reed
Monay
John G. Noyes
Baldwin
E. Wettstein
la Porte City
Castle Grove School Board Reorganization News
Castle Grove held its annual school board meeting with the old officers re elected and new directors listed for district Nos 1 9. The town reports haying in full swing and upcoming Lutheran mission festival in German speakers Rev Holtermann and Rev Moehl.
Surprise 20th wedding anniversary for Himebaughs at Scotch Grove
The R E club planned a surprise party for Mr and Mrs BE L Himebaugh on their 20th wedding anniversary with about 40 friends. A two course luncheon was served and Mrs L A Sutherland presented hand painted china and a rug. Local notes report weddings, travel, travel plans, illnesses, and community events across Scotch Grove and nearby towns.
Waterloo Family Outing Marks Fourth Holiday
Waterloo residents spent the Fourth by car. Mrs F Krominga and Rd Krominga and family celebrated near Langworthy last Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Gerdes of Monticello visited the E F Bhiben home last week. Mr and Mrs F C Cramer visited relatives near Center Junction last Sunday. Olin Howie recently visited Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
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Waterloo
F. Krominga
Rd Krominga
Langworthy
John Gerdes
Monticello
E. F. Bhiben
F. C. Cramer
Center Junction
Olin Howie
Cedar Falls
Quiet 4th marked by burning explosives in town
Onslow reports a quiet Independence Day with most explosives burned Friday evening. Residents dispersed to the river Anamosa and Olin. The Olin and Anamosa programs lacked clear 4th cues. Local obituary notes Fred Schmidt’s death and funeral. Neighboring visits include Gordon Mann and wife at Lehigh and Mrs. Mary Carter with the Andersons at Wyoming.
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Onslow
Anamosa
Olin
A. D. Jansen
Germany
Lura Johnston
Davenport
Lura
VU. C. Johnston
Fred Schmidt
Wyoming
Gordon Mann
Lehigh
J. A. Hanna
Tipton
Visitations Bring Brothers and Parents Near
A man traveled to see his feeble 83 year old brother William. Mrs. Mabel Corwin of Anamosa visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jeffries today.
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William
Mabel Corwin
Anamosa
E. E. Jeffries
Local Notes From Center Junction and Surrounding Towns
Mrs. Will Leggett is in Maquoketa sanitarium recovering from an appendicitis operation last Sunday with serious prognosis. James Meade, Wm Meade, Thos Moncrief, and Frank Preston traveled to Sioux City for Fourth of July auto races. Miss Helen Stingley returned from Davenport. Myrtle Livingstone and Elizabeth McDonald vacation at lakes. Mr. Hatch of Central City visited for several days. Viola Bethurum returned from Toronto. Velma Henderson visited Davenport with her uncle George Woodward. Mr. Ward bought a new automobile from a Central City dealer. Elizabeth and Lulu McDonald attended chautauqua at Olin on July 3. Mesdames McDonald and Meade visited Lew Meade. Leo Courtney visited his parents.
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Scotch Grove
R. E. Club
BE. L. Himebaugh
L. A. Sutherland
Ihe
Meta Ladehoff
Charles Neal
German Lutheran Church
Wm. Schuetz
Clinton
Monticello Road
Anamosa
Olin
Will Leggett
Maquoketa
Andrew Lewis
Colesburg
Lizzie Lang
Rev. G. Rickels
Emma
Ruth
Rockwell City
O. N. Loomis
Wyoming
E. L
Edgewood
Brady
Alex Sutherland
A. G. Rodman
Monticello
Sara Schoonover
Royden
George Helgins
Corbin
Davidson
Robert Clark
Charles Henrick
Rizer
C. A. Sutherland
Amber
Hugh Robinson
Pawnee City
Nebraska
Wm. Fuller
W. E. Leggett
E. L. Himebaugh
Sylvan Bixby
Samuel Eby
Joe
Center Junction
James
Meade
Thos. Moncrief
Frank Preston
Sioux City
Helen Stingley
Davenport
Myrtle Livingstone
Elizabeth McDonald
Lakes
Mr. Hatch
Central City
Viola Bethurum
Toronto
Velma Henderson
George Woodward
Mr. Ward
Elizabeth
Lulu McDonald
Chautauqua
Mesdames McDonald
Lew Meade
Leo Courtney
Sand Spring News and Weekend Socials
July 7 social notes report Mrs. Frank Nickel and son Malven visiting in Sand Spring from Monticello. A large crowd enjoyed a recent dance at B. E. Firat place. Local trading trips include Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthiessen and Paul to Monticello.
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Frank Nickel
Malven
Monticello
Garlinghouse
B. E. Firat Place
J. Matthiessen
Paul
Fred Hagen
Yap Arduser
Gene Stevenson
Worthington
G. J. Bohlken
Louise Warner
Hopkinton
F. Johnson
Jeannette Blair
Edith Gestel
Delhi
Frank Johnson
Notice of Paving South Cedar Street Monticello Iowa 1914
City council of Monticello Iowa schedules public hearing August 3 1914 on a proposed concrete paving of South Cedar Street from the north line of Warvels Addition 109 to the south city limits. Assessments to abutting property and railroad lands. costs shared. plans by city engineer. notice published in The Monticello Express and Jones County Times. City Clerk C J Northrop signs.
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Cedar Street
Warvel
Monticello
Iowa
Council Chamber
Cedar Street From A Line Extended Westward Across Said Street
Said
Council
Jones County Times
A. D
C. J. Northrop
City of
Sealed bids invited for Anamosa Onslow road project Iowa 1914
County auditor in Anamosa Iowa calls bids for road improvement near the county home. 1 p m July 20 1914. Bids must be on county form with 5 percent certified check and 50 percent bond. County may waive defects and reject all bids. E J Hines county auditor will oversee stations 117 to 170 and 450 to 475 in Washington township.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Onslow Road
County Home
Washington Township
Temple Hill Church Road
Mediators Seek Unaligned Leader at Niagara Falls
Boston Globe notes mediators search for a Mexican of force and ability not tied to major factions who will not betray opponents when elevated to office. To date no suitable candidate has been found. Buy Minneapolis Maid flour for $1.15 per sack from O. A. Errickson & Co.
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Boston Globe
Niagara Falls
Minneapolis
O. A. Errickson & Uo
Wyoming and Olin battle in hot ball game at Fourth fest
A Fourth of July program at Olin featured a tightly fought ball game with Wyoming winning 6 to 9 over Olin after an even start. The day closed with street races, foot races for men and boys, a girls race, a Bologna eating contest, and a tug of war won by the north side. Also included is an unrelated Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement from Toledo dated 1886.
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Olin
Jones
Court Niles
Geo. High
Harold Davidson
M. O’connell
Helen Courtright
Alice Sherrill
Floyd Carter
Louie Harting
Roland Guernsey
Serord Courtright
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
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S. M. Hosford
J. A. Deischer
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J. F. Delay
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F. Eiben
I. A. Heiken
H. Knake
F. A. King
P. J. Crowley
K. McDonald
Fred Fabrni
Haying
C. Holtermann
J. Moehl
Preston
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
E. J. Noble
J.A. Deischer
Richland
Carl Caspers
K. J. Noble
W. D. McLaughlin
O. A. McLaughlin
Dubuque
Carl Nasther
Moline
Rey. H. Naether
M. J. Cass
Boston Transcript
Cleveland Plain Dealer
A. G. Hanken
E. J. Hines
Deatrick’s
A. W. Gleason
Bray
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Washington Two
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Bell
Jones County Court House
Bee
I.K. J. Hines
J. J. Hines
Fort
Popular
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Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
Eclipse’ Lumber Co
C. F. Dutton
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ISSES
Witter
Doutrick Dry Goods Co
Velie Vehicles
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Monticello and Vicinity
Kettlitz
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