Notable Hopkinton Resident Die and Local News Update
Perry Curtis Blanchard, born Tobinsport Indiana July 13 1847 died July 17 1927 at Hopkinton after long service in the community married Frances Ratcliff August 18 1878 eight children eighteen grandchildren and a sister in Oregon. Also reports on the funeral of Mrs Herman Otting and local happenings including house remodeling boat river swimming restoration and a string of Hopkinton residents visiting relatives and traveling to Rochester Minnesota for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Curtis Blanchard
Tobinsport
Indiana
Hopkinton
Missouri
Frances Ratcliff
Ari
Waldo
Overton
Arlo
Kenneth
H. S. DeShaw
Dell Green
F. E. Burinski
Mt. Vernon
Margaret Cody
Portland
Oregon
Blanchard
Death of Mrs. James E. Flannigan at Temple Hill
The end of a long illness came Sunday evening July 10 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harry McQuillen. Mary Ann Fagan Flannigan born March 25, 1856 in Jersey City and married to James E. Flannigan on January 11, 1876 leaves a large family including Dr. J. J. Flannigan and Mrs. Mary Convery of Chicago and several others. Funeral held at St. Peter's Church Temple Hill with Requiem High Mass. The obituary notes her devotion to family and church and extends sympathy to those mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Otting
Hopkinton
Philomena Koch
Dyersville
Schillmoeller
Athony Koch
John Otting
Stella Brady
Emil
Anna Plenger
Montana
Otting
Union Township
Father Schuh
Father Schillmoeller
Worthington
Harry McQuillen
Temple Hill
James E. Flannigan
Flannigan
Mary Ann Fagan
Jersey City
N. J
Thomas
Mary Fagan
J. J. Flannigan
Mary Convery
Chicago
Thomas R
James
Vincent Henneberry
St. Peter’s Church
John Hehir
Francis McMally
Thomas Supple
J. E. Supple
W. B. Fagan
Leo Ska~hill
Pat O'Connell
Frank Fagan
Bernard Fagan
Peter Takes
John Rogers
Sand Spring Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs Foss
A kitchen shower for Mrs Ed Foss was held at her home north of town last Wednesday afternoon. Attendees from Sand Spring include Mrs Foss and many local residents. gifts were described as useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Foss
Foss
Pruit
Renk
Monticello
Greer
Eiler
Joe Lang
Goodken
Batchelder
C. Stevenson
Egger
Behrends
Chaplin and Son
Arduser
Emil Grief
Barton Powers
Harold Talmadge
Manly Bryan
Joslin
Paar
Hopkinton
Silent Cal's July Fourth Birth Compared to Myths
David Lloyd George notes Calvin Coolidge born on July Fourth, calling the day noisy and saying Coolidge has not matched the myth of the strong silent man. He comments on the discrepancy between public image and personal manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem News
Calvin Coolidge
David Lloyd George
That Bubbling Row At Iowa City College Of Medicine
The Muscatine Journal urges the state board of education to publish its knowledge about the row at the college of medicine in Iowa City while possible. It warns that withholding the report may invite unfriendly forces to force its release and provoke greater trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
State Board of Education
College of Medicine
Iowa City
Walker Savings Bank Placed Under Receiver July 15
Walker Savings bank went into receivership on July 15 with Arthur Axmere as president. The bank held deposits estimated at $170,000 and could not withstand a bank run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Savings Bank
Arthur Axmere
Haying accident injures Monticello man in Onslow area
Lloyd Hutton of Monticello was dragged under a hay loader while helping at his uncle George French’s home and suffered a broken collarbone and facial cuts. he was taken to McDonald Hospital in Monticello for treatment. George Schmalfeldt was hurt similarly at his father’s home last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hutton
Monticello
George French
Smith
McDonald
Roy Bullock
Willison
J. W. Orr
A. K. McMaster
F. B. Johnston
Rochester
O. C. Johnston
Donald Rhodes
Los Angeles
Cal
Gladys Davis
Redding
Milldred
Evelyn Dunham
Mrs. Meyers
St. Louis
Mr. Meyer
Richard Waterbury
Polo
Illinois
Edna Vernon
Anamosa
F. C. Cramer
McDonald Hospital
J. L. Thompson
Buck Creek
Will Hiller
George Rickels
Carl Willis
Delhi
George Heitken
Cass
Herman Hahn
Henry Barrack
Hopkinton
Castle Grove
B. C. Roberts
Aviator Elmer Kane Arrested Over Birger Roadhouse Bombing
Elmer Kane a Waterloo aviator was arrested by Illinois authorities as the pilot of the plane that dropped three bombs on the Shady Rest roadhouse ten miles west of Harrisburg. Kane admitted involvement in the bombing for a $1,000 payment and a Chevrolet touring car. He said the plot began November 11 at Mayor Joe Adams of West City and that Gus Adams paid the money in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kane
Waterloo
Illinois
Charles’ Birger
Shady Rest
Harrisburg
Ill
Emil Steffen
Kane
Joe Adams
West City
Birger
Gus Adams
Joe
Farmer Joseph Jindrich Arrested for Libel Sign
Joseph Jindrich a farmer near Town City is arrested on a complaint from William Kulhavy who claims the sign calling him a general thief libeled him. Jindrich awaits trial on a $1000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jindrich
Town City
William Kulhavy
Kulhavy
Jindrich
Castle Grove News Urges Safer Driving And Local Notices
The town laments unsafe highways and recalls the speed limit of forty in Iowa while urging safer driving. Sunday church services feature Rev. H. C. Irvine and Dr. Kremers. Local social notes cover visits, windstorm effects, a farm bureau meeting, and school teaching appointments in district No. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Castile Grove
H. C. Irvine
Kremers
Allie D. McLaughlin
M. McLaughlin
F. D. McLaughlin
C. E. Bates
Monticello
G. J. van Buren
F. C. Cramer
Will Hiller
Delhi
J. A. Deischer
Castle Grove
Local social notes highlight post nuptial shower and visits
Amber notes a post nuptial shower for Ingwert Willms and Angie Moneck at the Mon eck home. Numerous Sunday visits roll through neighboring towns with relatives and friends touring Cedar Rapids Manchester and Center Junction.
Monticello City Council Adopts 1927 Budget Motions
Monticello Iowa council meets July 18 1927 with five members present approving minutes and July treasurer's report. Bills are authorized across funds including water sewer and band funds as deputies and clerks are paid. The council borrows 2000 dollars from Monticello State Bank for water fund to cover claims, due in six months at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Hanssen
Wilkinson
Hayes
Bates
Rockstad
General Fund
Tore Cctettecsuteoss
J. F. Kellum
W. Waggoner
E. E. Reed
R. Echternacht
N. Davidson
H. Soule
W. Corbin
Monticello State Bank
Town Electric Co
P. Haeussler
Monticello Band
City of
Towa
B. E
Attest
Ray Echternacht
Ayes
Dubuque Plans Million Dollar Theatre and Hotel Complex
A new theater and hotel project in Dubuque is planned to cost about one million dollars. The design features a Main street lobby and theater entrance, a viaduct from the rear, and a seven story hotel surrounding a central auditorium on Iowa street. The complex will occupy the old A Y McDonald factory site being demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Main Street
Chicago
Theater Auditorium
Iowa Street
Main
A. Y. McDonald
Lost Nation School sup. Ralph Farris weds Gladys Boers
Ralph J. Farris superintendent of the Lost Nation school recently married Gladys Boers of Gray. The bride is a graduate of State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Farris
Lost Nation
Gladys Boers
Gray
State Teachers College
Tuberculosis toxin shown by Eberson may lead to antitoxin advance
Dr Frederick Eberson of the University of California reports proof of a filterable toxin produced by tubercle bacilli. If confirmed, this finding could enable development of an antitoxin akin to scarlet fever prevention. Nearby, Monticello Iowa council bids on water mains and hydrants, with Peter Haeus sler as low bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frederick Eberson
University of California Medical School
Eberson
University Laboratories
South
Cedar Street
Peter Hacussier
Aves
Hanssen
Wilkinson
Hayes
Bates
Rockstad
Jas
B. Claw & Sons of
Chicago
Okum
University of California
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Campbell
New York
Dorothy Reeve
W. R. Reeve
H. M. Reeve
Moberly
Hilabeth
Gertrude
Dorothy
Maquoketa
F. B. Tibbits
Minn
F. E. Brutsman
Nettie Mullan
F. C. Reeve
Darby
Colorado
Tibbits
G. Keith
Jessie
S. Dc
Kieth
Irma
Clara Byam
Juliet Himes
Monticel Jo
G. Kieth
Miss Byam
F. A. Irish
Frank
A. J. King
P. R. Wheeless
Laura
Helen
J. I. Wiltsie
Marjorie
Eleanor MacDonald
The
Devil's Backbone Park
A. H. Reed
Leon Moon
Mary Lou
Billy
Des Moines
Claude E. Reed
C. C. Behrends
Ella Becker
Littleport
Ladies’ Aid
Brock
Irene
Bernadine
Paul Lee
Edgewood
Annabelle Weist
Mount Auburn
Marjory Wiltsie
Stuart Brokaw
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
F. A. Brokaw
Harvey Bacon
Charley Bacon
R. F. Billings
R. E. Lux
W. J. Kirkwood
J. R. Kirkwood
B. M. Ferguson
Dale Cole
Lamont
Henry Lewis
Geraldine Moore
B. A. Moore
Probart
Miss McKee
Nelly Cox
Coe
A. L. Stanger
Manchester
Ray Englehorn
Dundee
Cascade
Henry Takes
Mercy Hospital
M. J. Wiers
St. Mary’s Church
J. B. Albers
Neale Helvey
C. D. Baldwin
National Federation of Alumni, B. & M
Rev. Rooney
Catherine Rooney
Black Hills
Chas. Burger
John Patereson
Steve Green
Grace Conlin
Sioux City
KE. J. Kean
N. J. Einster
Dylersville
Mike Rousch
Mary Klein
Mrs. Riley of
Davenport
Wm. Crabb
Brandon
John Stevenson
Coggan
Joe McDonald
Prairieburg
Johnson Land
Stevenson Bros
Earl Batchelder
Glass
F. J. Bohlken
J. L. Batchelder
Lydia Martin
Stanley
Eloise
Rachel Martin
Brante
Shell Rock
Mrs. Brante
Bright
Doris
Louise Warner
Orpha Garlinghouse
Schlemmer
Central City
Bohlken
R. E. Chaplin
John Bohlken
Scotch Grove
Loren Schuster
Mildred Lamey Barlow
Minneapolis
Onslow
Robbins Bros
Frank Rome
Moline
Willaby
Carroll Lightfoot
Mildred
Mabel Streeper
Cedar Rapids
FORD
Detroit
Mich
Amber
Mempers
Wayne Lutheran League
Ingwert Willms
Garret Moneck
Willms
Angie Moneck
Tiskilwa
Ross Stingley
Hearst
Henry
Herman Danneman
Orange
California
Otto Danneman
Danneman
J. E. Johnson
Chauncey Mowrey
Palisades
Ora Andrews
Lucy Dodge
Center Junction
George Andrew's
Will Jenson
Albert Johns
Michigan
Anna Gross
Ben Husman
Ben Helerick
Ryan
Herman Helgens
Clifford
George Siebels
Rena Hoult
Celena Mardorf
Ed Carlson
Clinton
Carl Husman
Philip Bailey
Alva Gerdes
Frieda Zimmerman
Chas. Michaels
Ed Michaels
Council Proceedings
Water Committee
Peter Haeussler
U. S
Eggers
Tire and Battery Service Station
Monticello, Iowa
United States
Lovell State Bank
A. J. H. McNeill
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