McConnell visit and town notes in Wyoming Iowa
Rev M M McConnell of Garner Iowa joined Mrs McConnell and children in Wyoming for a welcoming picnic on the church lawn. The town reports a fatal car incident at Grundy Center and various yard and bridge repairs, gatherings, and visits through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
M. McConnell
Garner
Iowa
State
Webster
J. FL. Byerly
Will Wilcox
Will
Ben Chamberlain
Lakes
Minnesota
Skeeters
Doe
Lonie Koch
Lamont Bros
Hal Smith
Center Junction
James Maple
Hlma Heasty
Ray
Maquoketa
James McDonald
Washta
Castle Grove Notes Celebrate Express Anniversary
Castle Grove marks the Express fiftieth year in the newspaper field with reflections on past town happenings. The column reports on local deaths, sermons by Rev. Thomas Patterson, visits from Miss Matilda Hiller, real estate moves by H N Appleby, and multiple small village items.
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Castle Grove
The
Express
Castle Grove Township
Monticello
J. D. Poppe
Thomas Patterson
Montana
Matilda Hiller
Moorehead
Minnesota
Will Hiller
Sand Spring
O’rourke
Lightning Destroys Barn and Livestock on Byerly Farm
Onslow last week Tuesday night a lightning strike burned John Byerly’s barn, destroying the structure and killing two cows and a calf. The barn had just been filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
John Byerly
Accidents and community notices from Center Junction
Center Junction news reports a series of minor accidents including Claude Tomlinson gashing above his eye on a tin can Guy McDonald injuring his hip in a motorcycle mishap and Lewis Meade dislocating a shoulder after a fall from a cherry tree Church activities are listed with Sunday service times and Sunday school Miss Ruth Young remains ill with pneumonia but shows improvement Local social notes include the J L club entertaining Mrs P M Phillips a Rebekah installation by visitors from Onslow and a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Otten All readings and visits are noted with residents and nearby visitors mentioned including Dr Young and Miss Grace Maple traveling to Ohio and relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Scotthorn
N. B. Noyes
Lara Johnston
VA. C. Johnston
Pp. M. Phillips
Genter Junction
South Mineral
Howard Hall
Cedar Rapids
Harbison Orr
Ixcelsior Springs
Missouri
Maggie Hall
Helen Lamey
Murray
Sarah Woodyard
Grace Maple
Ohio
Dr. Knittle
Waterloo
Dr. Vincent
Belle Plaine
M. M. Franks
Will Dennison
Mel Pest
Inirview
Center Junction
Claude Tomlinson
Guy McDonald
Lewis Meade
Presbyterian Church
Messrs
Hal Smith
A. G. Smith
M.E. Dodge
Frank Alexander
Central City
Frank Woodward
Ruth Young
Soper
Anamosa
J. L. Club
P. M. Phillips
Onslow
John Otten
Bernica Lewis
U. S
M. EK
C, DD. Peddycoard
Peddycoard
Peddycoard, Wednesday Afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Miller
Maquoketa
Isabel Home
Young
Rochester
Minnesota
Helen Stingley
Elwood
Agnes Moline
Ed Norris
Prairieburg Concert and Church Construction Update
A Catholic concert group in Dame's hall drew praise as perhaps the best of its kind in Prairieburg. Citizens began excavating for the priest's home near the church building. Over $100 was raised at the Catholic supper and dance on Monday evening. Roy and Erwin Truesdell returned from Fairmont Minnesota. Mrs. Clarence Fish of Chicago visits Marion. Rev Jones preached in the M E church. Arthur Postlewaite returned to Cedar Rapids. others report local visits and events.
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Prairieburg
Catholic Church
Dame’s Hall
Burg
Hoffley
Hoa
Dr. Wilkinson
Iowa City
Roy
Erwin Truesdell
Fairmont
Minnesota
Clarence Fish
Chicago
Marion
Rev. Jones
Central City
Dwelle
M. EH
Will Mangold
Amy Whitney
Catholica
Wood
Wilkinson
Arthur Postlewaite
Cedar Rapids
Roy Fisher
Scotch Grove Cemetery Plans and Local Notices
The community discusses forming a cemetery association to raise 2000 dollars for fence and lawn care, with 1500 to be set as permanent endowment. G J Hughes recovers from May accident. he may leave hospital soon. A dog and pony show visits the hamlet with good patronage. Mrs Della Sutherland visits Henry Carson family. Rain is plentiful and hampers bay preparation.
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G. J. Hughes
Della Sutherland
Monticello
Henry Carson
Monticello School Board Proceedings July 1 1916
Monticello July 1 1916. The board of education met in regular session with four members present. Minutes approved. A duplicate order for five dollars was issued to Jessie Abel. A committee to destroy vouchers prior to 1900 was appointed. Bills allowed including supplies and census costs. Tax funds for next year authorized. Martha Loraine Becker elected teacher for fifth grade at 55 dollars monthly. Charles A. Coxsee elected secretary at 100 dollars yearly. Dealers of school books to furnish bonds. Adjourned.
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Scilool Board
Monticello
Board of Education
W. EF. Rohn
L. W. Lovell
T. M. Redmond
B. Reed
Jessie KH. Abel
M. Redmond
Leroy Clark
H.S. Lee
IL. S. Lee
Jones County
Youckers
Sifh Prade
Martha Loraine Becker
Charles A. Coxsee
BE. Ie. Reed
Postmaster Fay Salary Increase in The Anamosa Eureka
In The Anamosa Eureka Maurice Fay, Postmaster, receives a $100 raise and will now earn $2,500 yearly. The issue also notes social events, local politics, and business moves including Finnigan Stackerhood Co passing to R D Finnigan with Clifford L Niles retiring to focus on Sinclair Pumper and Oxidizer manufacturing and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Fay
M. F. Hogan
Harry Stabler
M. J. Hogan
Monticello
Marsh
A. G. Hejinian
Rochester
Minnesota
Chicago
R. D. Finnigan
Property transfers listing several small land deeds
Multiple Iowa-style property transfers recorded with several grantees and grantors. J C Ricklefs transfers on Brad Street to Monticello. Paul Paulson to Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Michael Maloney to John Maloney. various parcels in Scotch Grove, Anamosa area, and Morley including Lovell and Castle Grove townships. Sums range from $1 to $1,500 with acre and lot descriptions.
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J. C. Ricklefs
Louise O. Ricklefs
Bradstreet
Monticello
Paul Paulson
Saint John EN Evangelical Lutheran Church
Nell Nelyn
Scotch Grove
Michael Maloney
John Maloney
Huber
Anamonga
W. H. Crain
C. L. Fulton
Glin
Howard Putnam
Frank Dautremont
Lovell Township
O. H. Drach
F. E. Shumaker
Wurzbacher
Morley
Editor Cash faces major suit over incident in Anamosa
The Anamosa Journal editor O. J. Cash confronts a significant damages suit connected to a widely publicized incident. The piece likens the event to past high profile European arrest cases and notes the broader publicity for the local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Hawkeys
O. J. Cash
Anamosa Journal
Lafayette Young
Europe
Cash
The Real Leader by Arthur T Hadley
Yale professor Arthur T Hadley writes in Leslie's about leadership during public prejudice. He argues true leaders confront facts fairly, resist herd opinion, and demand fair play even if unpopular. He praises intelligent self control as essential for America’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
Leslie
America
Des Moines Trib Ties Flowers to Love Woes
A quirky note suggests replacing a traditional Mother's Day flower with the bachelor’s button as a symbol of felicity. The column hints at playful alternatives for gift ideas and keeps a light newspaper tone.
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Des Moines Tribune
Felicity
Monticello July 1885 Notes From The Ex Express
Monticello and vicinity in July 1885 feature A N Felton Cornell graduate running for county superintendent, Kitty Gardner and Edward Squires wedding with Squires from Chicago, Brazelton named justice of the peace after Wood’s resignation, local church pastors listed, Anamosa Monticello DeWitt and Jackson county fairs plan fall racing, students return to Ames State College, Major Farwell home from New Mexico, a fatal hand car collision near Center Junction killing Morton and injuring John Gray, Isaac Rigby starts building a livery barn on North Cedar Street.
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Monticello Express
A.N. Felton
Madison Township
Felton
Cornell College
Kitty Gardner
Edward Squires
Squires
Chicago
William Brazelton
George E. Wood
Monticello
John Tobin
Church of the Sacred Heart
C. A. Towle
Congregational Church
George H. Scott
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. FE. Hinkhouse
The
Presbyterian Church
L. B. Hix
United Brethern Church
W. H. Wittenwyler
German Reformed Church
Anamosa
DeWitt
Jackson
Anna McConnon
Marcus Farwell
James Perley
State Agricultural College
Ames
Farwell
New Mexico
Center Junction
John A. Morton
John Gray
Mr. Stingley
Morton
Isaac Rigby
North Cedar Street
Bryan described as selfish in Lincoln remark
A Lincoln man labeled William J. Bryan selfish, arguing that politics centers on personal ambition. The critique states politicians praise supporters as "my friend" reflecting individual self interest rather than policy goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Indian princess critiques attire in humorous commentary
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports an Indian princess describing accidental dress as too much hose and too little skirt, debating what attire is considered shocking. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat questions meaning of mean rainfall while Doutrick's advertises a dress goods sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Giving Harding Advice
Manchester Press urges Lieutenant-governor Harding to decline a governor bid warning Iowa voters oppose ties to saloon interests. It labels him capable but aligned with a bad crowd for state politics. Industrial Commissioner Warren Garst rules farm hands may claim workmen compensation for injuries under the act. The decision covers several men hurt by horses, treating agricultural labor as equal.
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Manchester
Harding
Iowa
Warren Garst
German press neutrality disputed by Meyer-Gerhard
In the Louisville Courier-Journal a sharp rebuke argues that Dr. Anton Meyer-Gerhard cannot claim German press neutrality without being the Kaiser’s court fool. The piece challenges German statements about press impartiality amid wartime tensions.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Anton Meyer-Gerhard
Germany
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J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
Onsluyw
Addie Smith McPherson
BF. BE. Shumaker
E. V. Miller
Gretka Zimmerman Helgeng Et
John McLaughlin
the Express
Doutrick’s
St. Paul Pioneer Press
L. G. Stabler
Rickles Gerdes
August R. Gerdes
W. Malet
Austin
Minn
O.J. Buckin
Monticello State Bank
H. C. Boblken
Mary and
Kate Altman
E. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
W. A. Mirick, M. D
Phyblolan
South Cedar St
Calis
Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys AT Law
Lovell Block
M. W
Cedar Rapids Republican and Times
Associated Press
United Press
Globe
Cedar Rapids Republican
Lillian Russell
Lionel Barrymore
Shubert
Doutrick Dry Goods Co
Eastman
Rockford
C. N. Patrick
Monticello, Ta
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