Anxious for an Ocean Trip Hartley Wilkinson Letter Home
Hartley Wilkinson of the 628th Aero Squadron writes from Hempstead Long Island to his parents. He describes transfers between squadrons, anticipation of a voyage across the Atlantic, and his mixed feelings about New York City during the 4th of July celebrations. He notes fellow Monticello men, his brother Brick moving toward the Atlantic coast, and marvels at new aircraft. The piece ends with a church social and sermon notices for a Presbyterian group including a moonlight picnic, musical selections, and a list of planned services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley Wilkinson
628Th Aero Squadron
Hempstead
Long Island
Texas
663Rd
New York City
America
Fifth Avenue
Monticello
the Express
Jim Wilson
France
Ocean
Brick
Atlantic Coast
Oklahoma
California
Christian Endeavor Societies
Presbyterian Church
O. W. Brazelton
Sunday School
Endeavor
Wadenaver Society
Ire B. Wilson
Charles Gabriel
N. C. Wilkinson
Charles Danela
O. B. Crane
Monticello July 1893 Almanac of Notable Events
Twenty five years ago Monticello residents celebrated a busy July with diverse notes. Obituaries born, marriages, property sales, business changes, a dangerous accident, a collapse in Chicago pork prices, and a large Fourth of July dance staged by August Ricklets and John Hagenah with the Monticello orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Rachael Ackerman
Wayne Township
James Parrott
Martha Aliair
R. N. Harbart
John Bonar
Monticello
al Kiburz
Brown Dick
Monti Boy
Edith H
Chicago
Charles J. Northrop
Vinton
F. A. Coyle
Libbie B. Robertson
Luella Gibson
Grove City
Pennsylvania
Ellen Louisa Griffin
M. L. Carpenter
Connecticut
New England
W. R. Weir
Davenport
The
Express
Fay Lovell
Harry Sanderson
Sanderson
Jones County
Cascade
Seery
Lou Tiede
James George
Thomas Moore
DeWitt
Nebraska
David Street
George
August Ricklets
John Hagenah
R. A. Ricklet
Professor Hoult
Lutheran Brotherhood of America Formed in Castle Grove
The Lutheran St. Peter-Paul congregation in Castle Grove organized a local Lutheran Brotherhood of America with fifty members. Officers are H. Streeb president, Harm Rickels treasurer, Fred Heiken corresponding secretary. The group promotes patriotism faithfulness to home churches and helps soldiers, aiming to build Christian citizenship and loyal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Local Guests and A Colorful Parade Highlight Weekend
Mrs. Louisa Holcomb and her two daughters with son-in-law Aven Shakespeare of Coggan visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Putnam last Sunday. A group of youths painted a country young man’s car yellow and paraded it on First street last night. The two year old daughter of E N Barker south of Manchester died of infantile paralysis yesterday. There were 56 reported cases in Dubuque according to the latest figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Holcomb
Aven Shakespeare
Coggan
Howard Putnam
First Street
E. N. Barker
Manchester
Dubuque
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Jones County Trust Bank
At a January 15 1918 annual stockholders meeting in Monticello Iowa the bank amended its articles to increase directors from nine to eleven. The amendment passed with 729 votes in favor from 824 shares represented, by two thirds requirement. Officers J J Snocher G W Ireland and F E Stimson authorized to execute all necessary steps. J H J Stutt and F E Stimson certify the proceedings as true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Monticello
Iowa
J. J. Snocher
G. W. Ireland
F. E. Stimson
J. H. J. Stutt
Quieting title suit in Jones County Iowa 1918
In The District Court of Iowa Jones County September Term 1918 George Holub plaintiff claims ownership in fee simple to the east half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 33 township 85 north range 1 west 5th P M and prays to quiet title. Defendants include Elizabeth Nixon Seraph Manning and many others with unknown claimants. If you fail to appear by Sept 16 1918 default will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the
State of
Iowa
Jones County
George Holub
Elizabeth Jane Nixon
Nixon
Seraph Manning
Tred Dewitt
Fred Dewitt
Charles A. Walsworth
Ida Walsworth
William IP. Walsworth
Lydia S. Tracy
John Tracy
Mary Is. Tracy
Joseph ‘Tracy
Frank Miller
Stephen Walsworth
W. A. Hogan
Samuel Streets
Philo Walsworth
Tom Silsbee
Mirza J. Boyle
Anamosa
Quieting Title Action in Jones County Iowa Court
Henry Gerdes sues Edgar C Wilson and others in Jones County Iowa for a decree to quiet title to the north half of the northwest quarter in section five township 85 north range 2 west. The petition alleges ten years of undisturbed possession and prays that all claims be barred by the statute of limitations with entry of default if not answered by Sept 16 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the State of
Iowa
Jones County
Henry Gerdes
Edgar C. Wilson
Iidgar C. Wilson
Frank Oltmans
Thomas Oltmans
Anna Oltmans
Sidgar C. Wilson
Ny Nw
Township Eighty-Five
District Court
North Range
Anamosa
Doxsehe & Donshee
Quieting Title Action in Jones County 1918
Original notice filed in Jones County seeks to quiet title to the west fractional half of the southwest quarter of section 30 in township 86 north range 4 west. Thomas Marek claims ownership in fee simple and undisturbed possession for over ten years, with unknown claimants warned that default could bring judgment at the September 16 1918 term in Anamosa.
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County
Public notice announces appointment of the administrator of the estate of Alice M. Brady, deceased, by the district court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should make immediate payment to the administrator to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa June 9 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Sarah Ann Oltmanns
Anamosa
A. D
Rudolph Bohren
Doxsee & Doxsee
District Court of
Alice M. Brady
American Women Lead The World In Health And Beauty
A promotional essay extols iron rich phosphated iron for women, praising red blooded health and strong nerves as keys to leadership. It claims American women lead in health beauty and intelligence and urges consumers to insist on genuine capsule formulas from Druggist W. W. Stickford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stickford
Over the Top Garden Wartime Pest Warning
Citizens urged to protect food supplies by dusting Gardite on garden plants after rain or dew. The Wolf Chemical Co promotes Gardite as a preventative guarding product sold by dealers and via direct order from Centralia Missouri with 35 cents for prepaid shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardite
Wolf Chemical Company
Centralia
Missouri
What to Use to Prevent Appendicitis Monticello Guide
Monticello readers are advised to use buckthorn bark and glycerine mixed in Adler i ka to flush the entire bowel and prevent appendicitis. One spoonful Adler i ka is claimed to relieve sour stomach gas or constipation by removing foul matter. instant action reportedly surprises doctors and patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Kettlitz & Kay
Boschee's German Syrup Promotes Restful Sleep For Coughs
For fifty two years Boschee's German Syrup has been used across the United States to treat coughs bronchitis colds settled in the throat and lung troubles. It eases coughing at night aids morning ex pectoration and helps the patient regain health. Sold by W. W. Stickford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Nature
W. W. Stickford
Monticello Tailor Funds Benefit From Remedy
A Monticello tailor recounts spending $900 on medicine for stomach trouble with no relief until using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He claims a $1 bottle produced $500 worth of benefit and notes the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflames the intestinal tract. The druggist W. W. Stickford endorses a money back guarantee with one dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presbyterian Church Notes
New Brotherhood
Castle Grove
L. G. Stubbler
J. Rice
Scotch Grove
J. G. Schoon
John Schoon
J. H. Zimmerman
Ehrisman
Thomas Marek
Michael Brubacker
Mary Brubacker
Anna Brubacker
Benjamin Brubaker
Range Four
Eighty
Doxsee
Geo. K. Meyer
Dr. Peet
Marshalltown
Hall Manufacturing Company
Aledo
Hall
FP. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
C. A
D. K. Brady
V. QO. Welch
Charles W. Bosley
Mrs
Lara Bosley
Bosley
Chiropractic
Princess Theatre Building
Rhones
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefa & McNeill Hardware Store
Towa
R. D. Cooley, Auctioneer
Wyoming
HH. M. Remury
James Rumley Remley
M. F. Hogan
FY. A. Hefner
Stickford
Monticello Town
John G. Schoon
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
Lovell Block
Iowa Telephone Company
J. E. Bateman
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
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