Local residents attend funerals and visits across towns
Mr. and Mrs. Denkhoff attended the funeral of Mrs. Meis in Dyersville. Mrs. Martinsen and Miss Decker visited Camp Dodge to see their brother William Decker. Mr. and Mrs. Hilers visited Sterling Illinois to see Mrs. Fred Oltman. Mrs. Doxsee and Miss George and Miss Doxsee visited Mt. Vernon. Mr. Carpenter and Russell Stuhler visited Fort Snelling to see Captain Halstead Carpenter. Swartzbaughs spent Sunday with Mrs. Dahling in Marengo. Winfred Slauson sails aboard a New York to Galveston tank steamer. Mrs. Gerdes and daughter returned to Greeley after visiting Monticello relatives. Hubbard relatives hosted visitors in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Martinsen
Anna Decker
Camp Dodge
William Decker
H. M. Carpenter
Russell Stuhler
Fort Snelling
Halstead M. Carpenter
Local notes on Cedar Rapids visitors and service calls
A compilation of residents and relatives visiting Cedar Rapids and nearby towns, with several departures for military service and returns from trips to Des Moines Mayo Hospital in Rochester and Oxford Junction. It notes planned overseas moves for the 88th Division and enlistments at Jefferson Barracks, with a home demonstration meeting on vegetable canning in Jones County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Irene Wheeler
Jones County
Post Office Candidate Examination Set for Oxford Junction
An examination of candidates for the Oxford Junction post office will be held in this city on August 14 by deputy postmaster Milton Thoeni. Candidates will be graded at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Junction
Milton Thoeni
Washington
Cooper Family Visits Boone Area
Ralph Cooper of Boone spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. W A Mirick where Mrs Cooper and the children have been visiting They returned to Boone with him Monday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cooper
Boone
Mrs Lambert and Mrs Morse See Husband Off Near Cedar Rapids
Mrs Ralph Lambert and Mrs James Morse accompanied Morse as far as Cedar Rapids on his return to Camp Dodge after a short furlough here last Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lambert
James Morse
Cedar Rapids
Camp Dodge
Death notice of Illinois resident father reported to Rev. J H Barr
A telegram informed Rev. J H Barr of his father’s death in Illinois. The dispatch was sent on to Shellsburg where Mr and Mrs Barr were visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barr
Illinois
Shellsburg
Mrs Neal Visits then Heads to Camp Morrison
Mrs F M Neal of Osmond Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Robert Neal spent a short visit at Ed Podhaski home. They traveled to Wyoming this morning to visit C H Stockwell and Mr Neal will return to Camp Morrison Virginia where he is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Neal
Osmond
Nebraska
Robert Neal
Ed Podhaski
Wyoming
C. H. Stockwell
Mr. Neal
Camp Morrison
Virginia
Mrs Gray Returns Home From Visit to Marble Rock
Mrs James Gray of Hopkinton returned home last Monday after a brief stay with relatives. Her granddaughter Violet Lambert traveled with her and will stay a few days. Mrs E B Dewitt took her nephew back to Faribault Minnesota after an extended visit and will visit Marble Rock before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Colton
Glidden
Iowa
Sarah Shelley
John Sutherland
Center Junction
Mead Sanford
Geraldine Anderson
Misses Gemeve
Jeanette Lowe
Lake Okoboji
James Gray
Hopkinton
Violet Lambert
E. B. Dewitt
Faribault
Minnesota
Mrs Conley Family Return From Visit in Wagner
Mrs Hugh Conley and her children returned to Wagner South Dakota Tuesday night after visiting Mrs Conley’s parents Mr and Mrs A Ehrisman Miss Flora Ehrisman accompanied them A son was born today to Dr and Mrs Colin G Thomas of this city The baby will be named after his father a lieutenant in the army medical service stationed at Camp Lewis Washington state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Smith
Mason City
Edward LeClair
Waco
Texas
Hugh Conley
Wagner
South Dakota
Colin G. Thomas
Medical Service of
the Army
Camp Lewis
Washington State
Monticello teacher aids rearangement of Stuhler house
Miss Ruth McClintock from Cedar Rapids, domestic science teacher for Monticello public schools, spent last week in town planning the rearangement of the Stuhler house, recently bought by the school district for domestic science use. Fred Wfilers returned from Town City after a recent operation and plans to seek work in Cedar Rapids. He spent Sunday with his sister Miss Imogene before leaving Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wfilers
Town City
Imogene
Cedar Rapids
Ruth McClintock
Monticello
Stuhler
Balcar to Leave Camp Dodge for France Soon
Lieut. Paul Balcar of Camp Dodge visited his parents Rev. and Mrs. B. T. Balcar last Saturday morning. He is slated to depart for France shortly where he and a major have been assigned to special training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Balcar
Camp Dodge
B. T. Balcar
France
Local Rail Agent Out Of Action For A Month
A. I. Jackson, agent for the C. M. and St. P. Railway, has been unable to work for a week. He visited the station yesterday only for a call. His doctor orders complete rest for a month and a hearty diet of beefsteak and other nutritious foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Jackson
Podhaski Joins Drafted Men To Camp Gordon
Harold Podhaski of Richmond Indiana visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Podhaski before reporting to active duty. He was in the July draft and left for Camp Gordon with the Jones county group yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Podhaski
Richmond
Indiana
Frank Podhaski
Camp Gordon
Jones County
Anamosa Visitors Include Several Local Guests
Among the Anamosa visitors yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. Mead Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. L. Allamand, Mrs. Abe Adams and daughter Elizabeth Fauss, Mrs. Gladys Smit and daughter Katherine, Mrs. Lyman Lewis and daughter Lilly, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Fred Kellum, Mrs. Wm. Smith, Mrs. Maude Altman, and Misses Lena and Clara Aimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead Sanford
L. Allamand
Abe Adams
Elizabeth Fauss
Gladys Smit
Katherine
Lyman Lewis
Lilly
Sutton
Fred Kellum
Wm. Smith
Maude Altman
Lena
Clara Aimmerman
Navy enlistees delayed by orders after Des Moines report
Messrs Marshall Hall and Paul Matthiessen joined the mechanical department of the aviation branch and reported at Des Moines last Monday. On arrival they learned their orders were changed and they could not be accepted at Great Lakes for a month, so they returned home to await further directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Marshall Hall
Paul Matthiessen
Mechanical Department
Aviation Branch
Navy
Des Moines
Great Lakes
Marriage of Dr Asa Lambert and Miss Sophia Hull
Announcement reports the marriage occurred in Iowa City on May 31. Dr. Asa Lambert serving in the U S Army dental department at Camp Pike Arkansas, while Mrs. Lambert has returned to Monticello after two weeks with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Lambert
Sophia Hull
Iowa City
Lambert
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Dental Department
U. S. Army
Sergeant Bejasch describes wartime work in London
Sergeant H. B. Bejasch writes from 35 Eaton Place London to his parents about commanding 20 men in United States air service construction. He expresses satisfaction with his war work in England and a longing for home visits, noting the boys’ friendly reception by English girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Bejasch
Eaton Place
London
United States Air Service
England
Monticello Fair Week Shows Off But False Leads Debunked
A town report refutes claims that the Wallace-Hagenbach show would appear at Monticello during the fair. No performance is planned in Town in August. An advance agent drafted a tour after Maquoketa, but management altered the itinerary to exclude Iowa cities. Induction calls for 800 Iowa registrants include 1918 and class one men, with five Jones county slots and voluntary options. The Monticello Bank now handles 8% to 4% liberty bond exchanges, urging registered bonds for safety and convenience. An open air park service drew about 150 Sunday evening attendees under Rev. Mc Garvey with next week led by Rev. Cushman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Maquoketa
Towa
Jefferson Barracks
Jones County
City Park
McGarvey
Youngstown
Ohio
Cushman
Ford Driver Blamed In Cascade Road Accident Near Monticello
Last Sunday evening a Ford driven by Fred Cavanaugh of Cascade collided with George Arnold’s vehicle near Wilhelm farm on Cascade road. Cavanaugh’s car forced between an overtaking auto and a buggy, injuring two wheels and the buggy pole. Arnold and Florence Calkins were thrown from the buggy with bruises and cuts. Calkins’ dress torn. The auto sustained heavy damage. none of the young drivers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Road
Monticello
Wilhelm Farm
Ford
Fred Cavanaugh
Cascade
Sparks
George Arnold
Florence Calkins
Arnold
Miss Calkins
Muddy Roads Slow Traffic After Anamosa Event
Attendees driving home from Anamosa last evening faced muddy slippery roads near Langworthy and Monticello, many without chains slowing the last four miles. The heavy downpour was local while rain spared thousands at the park for patriotic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Langworthy
Monticallo
Mishap at Bridge Involves Red Bader and Winkler Vehicle
Last Saturday near the old Stevenson place Red Bader drove a team past a stopped Winkler automobile with Rudy Winkler at the wheel and his mother aboard. Bader’s team startled by a fender scraping noise ran onto a bank, overturning the wagon and spilling cream. Both sides blame the other as they seek damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red" Bader
Stevenson Place
Rudy Winkler
Winkler
Bader
Van Meter Cancels Greenhouse and Residence Trade
Co. L. Van Meter and Henry Goodhile of Manchester have mutually canceled a contract to trade Van Meter's greenhouses and Monticello residence for a plantation in Nicaragua. Van Meter says the deal depended on his visit to Nicaragua and approval of the plantation, but market and transport conditions changed. Goodhile was to handle any sale as his agent and account to him if a sale occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Goodhile
Monticello
Goodhile
Noted Wyoming Lawyer N W Hutchins Dies at 87
N W Hutchins longtime Wyoming lawyer who began practice in 1874 died at his home last Tuesday at age 87. Born 1831 in Herkimer County New York he studied law in Watertown then spent 20 years abroad before settling in Jackson County and later Wyoming. He helped veterans obtain pensions and was popular with Civil War veterans. Also noted: Cornelia Webster Skelley widow of John W Skelley died at home after a long illness aged about 74. She had come to Monticello in 1858 and left behind 12 children two sons and three daughters survive. Funeral was held at the family home led by Rev Cushman with interment at Oak Wood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Hutchins
Wyoming
Hutchins
Herkimer County
New York
Watertown
China
Australia
United States
Jackson County
Sarah J. Smith
Pension Department
Cornelia Webster Skelley
John W. Skelley
M. D. Fulton
Denver
Colorado
Frank Mead
Manchester
Elmer &. Hicks
Monticello
Fulton
Skelley
Mont
Shelley
John Q. Skelley
Rock River
Ernest Skelley
C. B H. Cushman
Oakwood Cemetery
Hall Mfg Co Strike Sparks Walkout After Firings
Last Saturday five Hall Mfg Co workers were discharged provoking a walkout by 32 employees when reinstatement was refused. A wage petition before the strike aimed at ten hours pay for eight, but management cites proper payroll adjustments and new hires including women. The marshal kept a minor street scuffle from escalating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Mfg. Co
First Street
Eyes Tested and Glasses for L. G. Stubler
Eye examination completed for L. G. Stubler with glasses prescribed. Patient identified by initials and location unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Stubler
Sar, Re
July 1888 Monticello news highlights and local notices
In July 1888 Monticello records note hot weather aiding haying, a newborn daughter for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Waugh, deaths of James Monerief and John W. Shelley, Agnes Russell’s return from Cedar Falls, and various recoveries. Local figures travel, marry, or begin ventures, including Ernest Hicks entering law in Rock Rapids and a Shooting Match defeat for Center Junction. A law and order league forms, W. W. Peet visits, and a river trip ends in a boating wreck near Hopkinton. A sixth birthday party for Dr. John G. Thomas’s daughter Ana features many local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
W. H. Waugh
James Monerief
Clay Township
Grant Hicks
New York City
John W. Shelley
Agnes Russell
Cedar F Falls
State Normal School
Messrs
George Sstuhler
T Henry Shipman
George Haines
C. A. Fleury
Colfax
H.l Templeton
Oscar Fuller
Delia Petergen
Thomas Oliver
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Maria Barden
Robert Young
Ernest Hicks
Rock Rapids
John Mellette
Law and Order League
J. R. Stillman
J. B. Smith
TH. D. Smith
Blanchard
Cuunningham
W. W. Peet
Mission of the American Board
Turkey
Constantinople
J. W. Peet
United States
Messia
George Wilkens
Charles Northrop
Smith Hall
Frank Friend
William Rohn
Hopkinton
Della Arduser
Georgia Arduser
Laura Gallagher
Blanche ‘Choeni
Bertha Thoeni
Lillie Jennings
Grace Thoeni
Lloyd Jennings
Florencery
Lizzie Schipman
Mma Able
Mamie Able
Charles Able
Weenie Wood
Clara Locher
Mannie Locher
Wthel Smith
Jay Pord
Wilma Smith
Ray Thomas
Colin Thomas
Sunday Services Preview music and guest speakers at church
Morning service features Passing's new composition The Grief of Righteousness and a sermon on The Liberty Which The Spirit Brings. Evening program includes violin solo by Per GB. C. Balear and a young chorus performance There's Much We Can Do under Prof. Crane. Louise Bebb discusses Ozarks missionary work. Four new members joined last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
GB. C. Balear
I. QO
Young People's
Crane
Louise Bebb
Ozarks
W. J. LeClair
C. E. Society
Couldn't Give Command Ontario Post
One recruit on leave in Massachusetts had an unexpected visitor in the house. His mother spotted a man with the housemaid and ordered him to leave, but the son declined saying the man was his sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Post
Massachussetts
Clarence
Mary
Bond Conversion Notice Urges Exchanges at Lovell Bank
Holders of 34 percent first liberty bonds and other liberty loan coupons may convert to 44 percent registered U S bonds by leaving them at The Lovell State Bank. U S coupon bonds are urged to be converted to registered bonds for safety and desirability during the conversion period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
U.S
Lovell State Bank
U. S
Oats Crop Promises Strong Yield Across Farms
Farmers report a splendid oats crop with heavy yield potential. Straw is heavy and kernels are plump. Wheat and barley show uneven quality with some fields damaged by blight. Some farmers expect full averages while others foresee lower yields. Recent heat has accelerated corn growth and tasseling in early fields.
Norman Harrison, Clinton County’s First White Boy, 90
Norman Harrison, aged 90, notable as the first white boy born in Clinton county, died recently. His longtime ties to the community were marked by a quiet life and local memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Harrison
Clinton County
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Chas. A. Doxsee
E. G. Burrichter
the Home of Shoes of Quality
Home News
Dan Hearn
Eaith Deischer
Davenport
E. HE. Reed
Waterloo
Florence Barnts
Worthington
G. H. George
Kingsley
Hoag
Kansas City
Mrs. Sprague
Ames
Mrs
Eugene Byers
Wm. Breen
L. H. Lang
Mesdames
Mark Hogan
Harry Stuhler
Robert Hunter
Co. H. Shipman
John F. Moore
Fred
Clayton Palmer
Bart Like
Webster City
Peter
Oscar Newton
Mr. Cushman
Edward Templeton
Tugene Byers
Charles Stockwell
Joe Murray
The
Town Telephone Co
Paul Jacobs
Brady & Hutton
Henry Schoon
Ray Hearn
George Behrends
Baby
Alfred Ettten
Clara Etten
Alfred Etten
Alta ‘Walker
Hartline
A. P. Walton
Peter Dress
William Heeren
Platte, South Dakota
N. I. Jenner
Boyle Mfg. Co
Harriette Thoeni
Chicago
Blanche ‘Hunter
Otto Balcar
Silvus, Illinois
B. '. Balear
Innette Cypra
F. E. Stimson
George Buzza
Marion
N. C. Rice
James and
Marian Dacy
Fort Worth
Mrs. T. F. Denkhoff
T. F. Denkhoff
H. J. Meis
Sioux City
Dyersville
Grant Hilers
Sterling
Fred Oltman
J. W. Doxsee
Mary George
Mary Doxsee
Mt. Vernon
Charles Swartzbaugh
Marengo
Fred Dahling
Winfred Slauson
Galveston
August Gerdes
Greeley
Walter Hubbard
Bert Hubbard
Don Rathbun
Jennie Rundle
John Barnett
Frank Dautremont
A. M. Maurice
Martin V. Kehoe
Mayo Brothers’ Hospital
Rochester
Etta Dennison
Nola
Nellie
Raymond
Earl Aynerson
Hicks
Cornelia Skelley
William Stuhler
William Stuhler, Jr
Clotilda Murphy
Kendall
Montana
Laurie Stevens
Rock Island
Felter Smith
Coggan
Pansy Carter
George Green
Monticello-Davenport
Ben
Canton
George Bort
A. Maire
Harry
E. ©. Bebb
Louisa
Winona Lake
Howard LeClair
Royal Hubbard
Jacksonville
Florida
QO. N. Patrick
Presbyterian Church Services
America
the Towell Statebank
KODAK
Denkhoff
Service Department
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad, Mer
Monticello Roller Mills
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