Mechanicville Man James Rower In Jail On Forgery Charges
James Rower of Mechanicsville is in Linn county jail Cedar Rapids awaiting sentence on alleged forgery. He wrote three checks totaling 40 dollars in Springville last week on Niles & Watters Savings Bank of Anamosa using the name Charles Smith and a farmer living near Anamosa. A Dodge with Jones county plate tied to the case. He surrendered after being found working on roads near Langworthy. He allegedly confessed to forging the checks and will be sentenced after pleading to a true information. He has a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rower
Mechanicsville
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Springville
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
Anamosa
Rower
Charles Smith
Bodenhofer
Jones County
Bower
Three Men Die In Wadena Plane Crash Near Iowa Town
A plane crash near Wadena Fayette county Iowa killed Merle Walters 32 Otto Worth 30 and Bernard LaPorte Newburg North Dakota. The crash occurred when the aircraft fell 2000 feet behind a store in Wadena. Walters owned the plane until Friday and appeared to be showing its operation to the new owner. This follows two earlier Fayette county air deaths in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Fayette County
Merle Walters
Arlington
Otto Worth
Bernard LaPorte
Newburg
N. D
Frida
Walters
Clinton
Fayette
Former Hopkinton Man Wins $100 Art Prize
Ellison Tibbits of Hopkinton won the second prize of 100 dollars in the eighteenth annual Columbus Art League exhibition in Columbus Ohio. He grew up in Hopkinton and moved to Columbus for a job in advertising at F and R Lazarus department store and to lead evening classes at Columbus Art School. Everett Warner of Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh judged the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison Tibbits
F. B. Tibbits
Hopkinton
Columbus Art League
Columbus
Ohio
Ellison
Tibbits
Hopkington
F. and R. Lazarus Department Store
Columbus’ Art School
Everett Warner
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh
Miss Stadtmueller Taking Two Week Vacation Trip
Miss Emma Stadtmueller The Express linotype operator leaves Saturday with her sister Miss Mary Stadtmueller and Miss Ruth and Miss Vera Dawes for a Milwaukee Walther League convention visit and a Dells of Wisconsin tour. The convention opens with 1500 delegates and discusses moving headquarters to St Louis and expanding junior work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Stadtmueller
the Express
Mary Stadtmueller
Ruth
Vera Dawes
Independence
Walther League
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Dells
Chicago
St. Louis
Walther
Australia
South American
Germany
Law Library
Valparaiso Lutheran University
Margaret Stadtmueller
H. W. Bell
Princeton
Harold Mann
Nashua
New Restaurant Opens in Kiburz Building on Sycamore Street
Louis Tellon announces the opening of a restaurant and short order eating house in the Kiburz building on Sycamore Street across from the Northside garage. Regulars will find improved service in the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Tellon
Kiburz
Sycamore Street
Northside
Mr. Tellon
Adv
Campfire Girls Planned Camp Trip to Stone City
Monticello campfire groups plan a supervised camp at Stone City from August 5 to 12 led by Cedar Rapids leaders. Girls will offer ice cream cones July 26 in the city park and hold a bake sale to raise funds for camp expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Stone City
Cedar Rapids
Mesdames E. E
Reed
John Finlay
Cedar Rapids area to add twelve traffic signals citywide
Twelve more traffic signals will be installed at twelve intersections across Cedar Rapids. Police report Rudy Gienapp of Dundee is jailed in Manchester awaiting a possible plea of guilty for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The State University of Iowa conferred over 250 degrees at summer commencement, including 170 advanced degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Rudy Gienapp
Dundee
Manchester
State University of Iowa
Forty Years Ago Events In Monticello News
The month featured assorted incidents from Monticello including M J Bader having stock attached for his father's debts, weddings of Luna Farwell and Oscar Fuller, and Della Peterson and Oscar Fuller. A lightning strike damaged Dennis Liddy’s North Cedar home. Clarence Skelley obituary and new births followed. Notable events include Blind Boone performing,cupola repairs at the school, and a buggy accident involving Peter Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Bader
Condon
New Hampton
Agnes Russell
Cedar Falls
State Normal School
Marcus Farwell
New Mexico
Luna Farwell
Edward Templeton
J. P. Blanchard
Stuhler Boot and Shoe
Dennis Liddy
North Cedar Street
Harry Squiers
Elizabeth Fulton
Lilly Mead
John
Evaline
Ernest Skelley
Marie Barden
Robert Young
Frank Mellett
Blind Boone
Knights of Pythias
Ernest Hicks
Ranp Taye
Grant Hicks
New York City
F. M. Hicks
William H. Waugh
Purkinsa
F. A. Coyle
Noel Brazelton
Monticello
Maggie Church
Castle Grove
Denis Donovan
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Peter Meyer
Behrends
Anamosa Records Two Auto Accidents Tuesday
Two minor crashes occurred in Anamosa last Tuesday near Main Street. Joe Cartano’s truck was struck by a passing vehicle and required garage repairs. In a separate incident R. W. Johnson backed from a parking space and was hit by a Cedar Rapids driver who refused to pay. A writ of attachment was filed to recover damages and the Cedar Rapids driver was found at J. L. Alexander’s home near Centre Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cartano
Main Street
Harrison Construction Company
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
R. W. Johnson
J. L. Alexander
Center Junction
Fire at Jack Studer Home Caused by Wiring Defect
Fire at the Jack Studer residence at 1 10 this morning started in the siding and reached the attic. Neighbors reported the blaze and firefighters cut electric light wires to reach the seat of the fire. Two large roof holes and one side hole were burned. Insurance covered the total damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Studer
Creamery Gains Premium for Accredited Hog Herds
The Monticello Farmers Cooperative Creamery reports an extra premium of 588.34 dollars on hog shipments over seven months after Jones county was placed in the accredited area. From December 1 to July 1, 90 loads were sent. returns on 41 loads have been received, showing benefits of tuberculin free and accredited herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Republicans Endorse Hoover at Iowa State Convention
Iowa Republicans unanimously endorsed Hoover and Curtis at Des Moines with the party platform from Kansas City. William A. Hunt of Ottumwa gave the keynote criticizing Tammany and praising Hoover to craft a lasting farm policy. Senator Brookhart attacked George N. Peek. Governor Hammill backed Hoover to aid farmers.
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Iowa
Hoover
Des Moines
Curtis
Kansas City
William A. Hunt
Ottumwa
Tammany
Brookhart
George N. Peek
Hammill
Vacancies Question in Democratic County Ticket
The county convention may not fill vacancies in county attorney and treasurer roles unless nominees were primary candidates. Attorney General opinions favor limitations. rulings may force vacancies on the Democratic ballot. The auditor has not yet decided if nominees will appear on ballots, pending certification and legal review.
Pastor Albert E Coe Is Reappointed At Monticello Methodist
The local Methodist Episcopal church unanimously voted to reappoint Rev Albert E Coe as pastor for the coming year at the 4th quarter conference held last Sunday. Dr Earl Baker district superintendent led the service and preached to a full house with Mrs Baker and daughter Ruth in attendance. Reports show solid finances with most bills paid and rising membership, signaling a bright outlook for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert E. Coe
Coe
Monticello
Earl Baker
Vernon
Detour Planned As Military Road Paving Near Cascade
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports a short detour will guide traffic from the start of paving on a three mile stretch between Dubuque and Cascade. Culverts are under construction and detour markers are being placed. Traffic will be diverted from South Dodge and Locust streets via Fremont avenue to the North Cascade road and back to Key West or further west at Ballyclough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Telegraph - Herald
Cascade
State Highway Commission
South Dodge
Locust Streets
Fremont Avenue
North Cascade Road
Key West
Ballyclough
Hospital Activity Bulletin From Local Clinic
John McDonald Hospital remains busy with admissions and discharges. Mrs. Gus Thomas, Leveda Himes, Lizzie Billings, and Viola Paulson listed as admitted for medical care or procedures with July dates. Several patients, including John London and John Eggers, underwent operations for appendicitis and hernia, with improving or good condition reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Smith
Gus Thomas
Leveda Himes
John Whisler
Manchester
Merle Hutton
Lizzie Billings
Frank Slauha
Oxford Junction
Viola Paulson
John London
John Eggers
Hopkinton
Irving Hintz
Baby
Gertrude Monk
Elizabeth Maloney
Weekly Monticello Stock Shipment Report
Six freight cars departed Monticello last week including cattle hogs and butter. Listed consignors include Adams and Adams Richard Cartano and Creamery Company with shipments on Monday Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Adams & Adams
Creamery Co
Richard Cartano
Ed Eller
Three Monticello Boys Return From Yellowstone
Edwin Lightfoot Carl Hartman and Bruce Suthers returned from a month long automobile trip including a Yellowstone Park visit. They left Monticello June 18 traveled 3600 miles total fuel use 70 gallons and averaged 150 miles daily. They camped slept in a pup tent and faced 40 tire punctures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lightfoot
Carl Hartman
Bruce Suthers
Yellowstone Park
Monticello
Wyoming
Ford
Rickless’ Dry Goods
Cody
Park
Shoshone Canyon
Edwin
Lizzie
Livingstone
Bruce
Platte
South Dakota
Stephen Hosford
Gardner
Hopkinton Pastor Receives New Zealand Offer
The Rev. Frank E. Allen pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church in Hopkinton has received a cablegram proposing a possible invitation to supply a Presbyterian church in New Zealand. The offer includes a $3000 salary plus motor allowance and travel expenses totaling about $4500 for the year. The message comes from Rev. P. B. Fraser of Dunedin editor of the Biblical Recorder and director of a Christian service library in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Allen
Reformed Presbyterian Church of
Hopkinton
New Zealand
P. B. Fraser
Dunedin
The
Biblical Recorder
Christian Service Library of
Mr. Allen
Eliza Tietken Weds Dick Dirks In Amber Ceremony
Miss Eliza Tietken daughter of Mr and Mrs William Tietken of Lovell township wed Dick Dirks a local farmer this afternoon at St Peter and Paul s Evangelical Lutheran church Rev Wolfe officiated The couple to reside on a farm near Amber A wedding dance followed in Amber with attendants Miss Freda Bohren and Alfred Dirks named in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Tietken
William Tietken
Lovell Township
St. Peter and Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Dick Dirks
Amber
Wolfe
Freda Bohren
Alfred Dirks
Mrs. Dirks
Two Automobiles Crash On Maple St Last Night
Mrs Barney Filers drove a Ford touring car south on Maple Street when she swerved to avoid a parked vehicle and collided head on with a Ford coupe driven by Gerd Tholen near the Adam Hein residence. Tholen’s car suffered a broken wishbone and sprung front axle while the Ellers car could be driven away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Filers
Gerd Tholen
Adam Hein
Maple Street
Band Concert in Monti Park Tonight If No Rain
Music lovers in Monti will hear a band program at the city park this evening at 2 30 with Royden leading. If rain forces cancellation the concert moves to Sunday afternoon July 22. Selections include Depot Band Overture Constantinople La Paloma and The Skater's Waltz with vocal intermission pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Royden
Constantinople
la Paloma
Mareh
Robinhood
Monticello Falls to Mechanicsville in Last Sunday Baseball Game
Monticello Independent baseball lost 4 to 5 at city park to Mechanicsville. Key late inning rally tied the score in the eighth, but Mechanicsville's ninth inning run sealed the win as Thompson and Kula sparked the visitors with timely hits while Monticello could not muster the final run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Monticello
Mechanicsville
Laude
Cartright
George Bartlett
Slater
Cashen
Thompson
Mechaniseville
Kula
Mershon
Lande
Jone
Hauss
McKeever
The Express In One Family More Than 40 Years
William Putnam paid his annual subscription and showed a forty year old receipt for The Express issued to Howard Putnam by the senior editor. The receipt dated April 12 1888 covers The Express from December 1 1886 to June 10 1888. The office wonders if another subscriber holds as old a receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Putnam
the Express
Howard Putnam
The
Express
Golf Tournament Cancelled Next Sunday
Monticello Country Club invited Tipton club to play on the Monticello course next Sunday. The Tipton club cannot accept the invitation. The Dyersville club may be asked to visit and compete with the Monticello players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Tipton
Dyersville
Des Moines Chief Bans Bathing-Suit Driving Downtown
The Des Moines chief issues an order prohibiting people in bathing suits from motoring in the city business district. The ruling, praised as promoting safety and decency, draws mixed reactions from those who favor broad-minded behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Towa
Anthony Comstock
Main Street
Jones County No 3 Cow Testing Association Reorganized
At a reorganization meeting held at Antioch church last week O R Sehl was rehired as tester. Elected for the year starting August 1 were President Loren Hargarve Vice President William Reese Secretary and Treasurer J W Streeter and directors A Ray Fairbanks S S Allen and J E B Holub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County No. 3
Antioch Church
O. R. Sehl
Loren Hargarve
William Reese
J. W. Streeter
A Ray Fairbanks
S. S. Allen
J. E B. Holub
Falling Pole Fractures Man's Skull
W. O. James of Minneapolis, superintendent for Mannus Co., is near death in Mercy hospital Amninosa from a basilar skull fracture after a pole fell during loading. He is married with two children. James was injured when a derrick pole dropped on his head. He was transported in a Buick driven by Calron Gee toward the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.O. James
Minneapolis
Mannus Co
Wapsie
Annamiosa
Mercy Hospital
Amninosa
Mr. James
Calron Gee
Willam Treland
Gee
Main Street
Standard Oil
Treland
Bridge Company
Honored Anamosa Resident Richard McDaniel Dies
Richard McDaniel, Civil War veteran and former Jones county recorder from 1875 to 1881, died suddenly last Friday evening at his Anamosa home. A New Jersey native, he served as sergeant and first lieutenant in the 31st Iowa Infantry, mustered out in 1865, later worked in Davenport and Abilene before returning to Anamosa. He was a Mason and Shriner and was known as a neat, dignified gentleman and loyal soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McDaniel
Anamosa
McDaniel
Jones County
United States
Louisville
Internal Revenue Office
Davenport
Cleveland
Abilene
Kansas
Gillen
Alderman and
Hilton
Ezekiel Cutler
8. S. Farwell
New Jersey
Menning and Williams Held on Dubuque Highway Robbery Charge
Ainsworth Menning and Frank Williams are jailed in Dubuque on highway robbery charges. They allegedly forced yellow cab driver Al Gorshe to drive them for two hours, brandishing a revolver and escaping after meeting a policeman. The weapon was recovered in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth Menning
Rockdale
Frank Williams
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
al Gorsehe
Gorsche
Boy Killed Near Delhi In Horse Kick Accident
Ten year old Gale Sharp son of Mr and Mrs Earl Sharp living near Delhi was found unconscious in a pasture last Tuesday and died hours later. A bruise over the heart was the only mark, believed caused by a horse kick during a drove to the barn. He is brother to a 12 year old girl injured by a dynamite cap explosion last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Iowa Druggist Association
Lakehurst
Maquoketa
Monticello
C. A. Palmer
Earl Sharp
Delhi
W. O. Babbit
West Liberty
Rock Island
Babbit
Harold
Kenneth Reeves
Buck Creek
Lloyd Appleton
Edgewood
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Bucksport
Maine
Kenneth Cook
Jesup
Black Hawk Grand Jury
Donald Pint
Waterloo
Cook
Kenneth Mills
Central City
Marion Johnson
Coggon
Mills
Marion
Miss Johnson
Gale Sharp
Townsman Raymond Gi Thomas Becomes Commander
The Express corrects last week's note on Raymond Gi Thomas, now Commander after a two year promotion. He is improving after surgery and his brother Dr G Thomas says the wound should be fully healed within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gi. ‘Thomas
Monticello
G.thomas
Prison for Drunken Driver Alfred Thomas Sentenced
Alfred Thomas faced a district court verdict after attempting to drive intoxicated. Judge F. L. Anderson sentenced him on Monday to one year at hard labor in the men’s reformatory at Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Thomas
Wits
Anamusa
FL. L. Anderson
Rlcrvind Nuilty
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R. W. Hasner
10Th
Hasner
E. B. Stiles
Stiles
J. C. Cherry Company
Cherry-Burrell Company
First National Bank
Northwood
Gilbert N. Haugen
Haugen
Gen. Obregon
Mexico
Obregon
Alvaro Obregon
la Bombilla
San Angel
Calles
Juan Escapulario
James W. Good
West Branch
Mr. Good
Great Briton
South Africa
India
Kellogg
M. E. Pastor
Here
John McDonald Hospital
Yellowstone
Maple St
Jones Test Association No. 3
Raymond
Thomas, Commander
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