Worthington Home News and Local Notices
Roy Clark spent last Sunday in Worthington. Miss Lizzie Hennessey and Verna Baum spent last Sunday in Worthington. Miss Mildred Pierce went to Cedar Rapids for a visit with friends last Saturday. O. N. Patrick, glasses fitted. Deutrick's store advertises special sales on linens, croquet sets, and toilet soaps. English services at the German Reformed church next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Clark
Worthington
Lizzie Hennessey
Verna Baum
L. P. Waddick
Dubuque
Parley
Mildred Pierce
Cedar Rapids
Florence
Poland
Anamosa
Alice Gowan
Myra Cowan
Oelwein
Cedar Falls
Nellie Williamson
George Abel
Murette Crozier
James Abel
Monticello Notes Local Social Roundup and Events
Mr and Mrs Oscar Bucklin and son George return from a month in Austin Minnesota. Dr Gard Hicks returns from Loveland Colorado. Numerous visits and trips noted including Cedar Rapids Edmonton Alberta and Monticello. Community events include band concerts and a Sunday lawn service at the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bucklin
George
Austin
Minnesota
Gard Hicks
Loveland
Colorado
Local notes on residents and visitors across Iowa towns
Messrs Zack Graves and Pat Tulane fished in Wisconsin for two weeks with disappointing returns due to late rains. Dr T O Gorman sold his Anamosa practice to Dr Dale Paul and plans year abroad. Many visits, travels, and church talks span Anamosa, Monticello, and surrounding towns, with reunions in progress, Mayo Hospital recovery, and chautauqua plans. Weather and crop bulletins note corn in good condition but need rain. harvest near completion and pastures and fruits needing moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Zack Graves
Pat
Tulane
Wisconsin
T. O. Gorman
Anamosa
Dale Paul
Europe
Des Moines
Monticello Graduate as Alterate for West Point Cadetship
Vincent Balear, Monticello high school graduate and son of Rev. B. T. Balear, ranks second in district cadetship exams for West Point. Named first alternate by Congressman Good, he would obtain the appointment if the winning candidate fails the official exam. The Hosiery Store Doutrick's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Balear
Monticello High School
B. T. Balear
Richland Township
West Point
Congressman Good
Vincent
Mr. Pelley
Cedar Rapids
Hopkinton Murderer Captured After Flight and Confession
George Delair, accused in the Hopkinton murder of Mrs. Jack Allen, was arrested in Ryan after being spotted at a hotel. He confessed jealousy and drink motive, and later gave a fuller account to the county attorney. Delair, a cousin of the victim’s father, led a roaming life and is described by locals as shiftless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
George Delair
Jack Allen
Ryan
Frank Tesar
Delair
Ilinois
Millis
Fred Kay
Hazelton
George Blair
George
Manchester
Drunk Man Refuses Fine and Is Jailed in Hopkinton
A Hopkinton resident nicknamed half savage and weak eyed dodges a $6 fine and an $8 car hire charge for a booze run. He is jailed in Manchester after claiming he would rather rot than pay. A jailer notes his cellmate is a murderer while a rumor grows of moving the county jail to Hopkinton for visitors and inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Manchester
Worthington
Gambrinus
Delail
Heisey Visit and Local Weather Expenses Spark Debate
Mr and Mrs John H Heisey with Miss Danks of West Union visited Dr David Heisey's family in Dubuque last Sunday. Miss Danks stayed. Earl McConaughy near Martelle was struck by lightning on a haystack last Thursday and seriously injured, brought to consciousness after four hours of treatment. Townsfolk also criticize the water meter ordinance and pace of its installation as unfair to the limited income group. A J H McNeill bought the Eastwood block from G W Eastwood, planning its use for Hickless and McNeill hardware and Mesara Ricklefs McNeill offices, with formal transfer expected August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Heisey
Miss Danks
West Union
A. Danks
Dubuque
David Heisey
Earl McConaughy
Martelle
jJast
McConaughy
Gorman
Anamosa
A. J. H. McNeill
G. W. Eastwood
Eastwood
Hickless & McNeill
Mr. McNeill
Tragic Monticello Crossing Crash Kills Hopkinton Aide
At the county line crossing near Lew Lawrence farm four miles north of Monticello, a Farley passenger train struck an automobile carrying A B Wheeless James Morgan and Herman Bogar. Wheeless died instantly, Morgan and Bogar were injured, with Morgan confined to bed. Coroner found Wheeless died from blunt trauma and fire did not cause the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
James Morgan
A.B. Wheeless
Hopkinton
Herman Bogar
Lew Lawrence
Monticelllo
A. B. Wheeless
Cascade
Morgan
Mr. Wheelers
Mr. Wheeless
W. W. Glen
Wheeless
Monticello
Hubbard
H. 8S
Richardson
L. W. Lovell
G. Hicks
Monticello Road
Wheelesas
Mgr. Wheeless
Washington County
Illinois
Delaware County
Wheelers
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sarah A. Barnes
Marrriage
A. A. Place
H. H. Wheeless
Burns
Wyoming
A. Wheeless
Portland
Oregon
W. '. Wheeless
P. R. Wheeless
T. M. Wheeless
Sadie Lux
W. A. Mirick
Corn Worms Threaten Crops Across Fields
Reports show a small worm destroying corn root systems in patches as it progresses from year two to year three. Authorities advise crop rotation with small grain the next season to end the infestation. Also noted are visits by John Hughes of Cedar Rapids and civil engineer Mr. O'Brien examining city assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Mr. O’brien
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