Anamosa Local Pages Note Visitor Trips and Weather
A. O. Peterson spent last Tuesday in Anamosa while Cedar Rapids recorded 95 degrees last Sunday. Numerous locals and visitors are noted: Miss Hilma Thompson, Miss Lottie Zickler, Miss Eloise Welch, Miss Clara Hogan, and others traveled between Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Dubuque, Moline, Waterloo, and Monticello for visits or events. Local officials and doctors, including Dr. L G Stuhler, attend engagements. mayor Voorhees heads to Whitewood, and W A Hogan visits Monticello.
Monticello Notes and Social Roundup
Local residents report visits and travels across Monticello and neighboring towns. News includes war service updates, church events, hospital notes, and town improvements as the start of summer brings heat and activity.
Miss Luzia Thomas Heads to Washington for Government Post
Miss Luzia Thomas left Duluth last Monday evening to accept a government position in Washington D C She has taught in Duluth since graduating from Chicago University three months ago Miss Harriet Hall and her cousin Miss Myrna Hall of York Nebraska visiting here went to Cedar Rapids to meet Mrs M W Herrick returning from Stamford South Dakota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Voorhees
Whitewood
South Dakota
J. M. Alcorn
Vera
Edgewood
Luzia Thomas
Washington, D. C
Miss Thomas
Duluth
Chicago University
Harriet Hall
Myrna Hall
York
Nebraska
Cedar Rapids
M. W. Herrick
Stamford
Funeral attendees listed for David Schneiter service
From a distance, Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Horn of Bloomfield, Chris Schneiter of Hanlontown, and Mrs. Katherine Schaefer of Blakesburg attended David Schneiter's funeral last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Schneiter
Peter .B. Horn
Bloomfield
Chris Schneiter
Hanlontown
Katherine Schaefer
Blakesburg
Mrs Leonard Arduser Returns to Minneapolis Visit
Mrs Leonard Arduser and her infant returned to their Minneapolis home last Saturday after a several day visit with Mr and Mrs J W Gilroy. Miss Lysle Arduser accompanied them for a visit. Rain refreshed the locality on Wednesday and last night as corn is cultivated twice and thriving. Gardens yield peas and potatoes. Mrs A G Hanken traveled to Cedar Rapids to meet Miss Frieda Hanken who will visit for several weeks. Miss Hanken attends a nurse training school in an Iowa City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hubbard
Anamosa
Mrs. Hilers
Henry Pyle
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Robt. Williamson
Hazel Tabor
Marion
Flo Powlista
Little Son
Oxford Junction
Mastin
Tony Wrobleski
Mrs. Parrott
Nuleeni Hallauer
Hans Hallauer
Miss Hallauer
Chicago
George Rettig
Independence
Minnie Rettig
Rosella Oeschger
Martha
Mercy Hospital
D. A. Hanawalt
Ernest Speedy
Allison
Leonard Arduser
Baby
Minneapolis
J.W. Gilroy
Lysle Arduser
A. G. Hanken
Frieda Hanken
Miss Hanken
Iowa City
Local notes bright with drafts and deeds from Anamosa
Harry Hoag serves in the field near New York, likely headed for France, with a machine gun unit and training at Camp Pike. Anamosa county conventions plan to choose delegates and fill county tickets. Mrs. J S Houser marks 82nd birthday at McDonald hospital. Russell and Albert Stahler visit Madison with Riess. Over 2380 class 1 registrants signal long wait before call to colors. White grubs ravage fields with barley then corn. Food restrictions split sugar and beef usage. storage implications noted. Camp Dodge officer training school at 1000 students. Standard Oil fills stations at wholesale rates. fuel/transport pressures discussed. Local trips to Monticello and Odebolt for funerals. War Savings Stamps committee meetings set for June 28. Crane Theatre offers weekly program.
Local Man George L Schoonover Honored by Freemasons
George L Schoonover of our town receives the rank of worshipful grand master from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa at Ottumwa. A longtime patron of the Masonic Research society, he is noted for inspired leadership and national scope in Masonry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Schoonover
Masonic Grand Lodge of Freemasons of
Iowa
Ottumwa
Schoonover
Masonic Research Society
Recruiting drive to fill Army ranks in Cedar Rapids visit
Corporal Norman Walls of the Cedar Rapids recruiting station remains in town until Saturday night to recruit men for all Army branches. Eligible ages are 18 to 21 and 31 to 40, with those registered for the draft ineligible. Interviews can be arranged at the post office or nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walls
Cedar Rapids
Army Service
Balster Jr Enlists Drafted Soldier Pleases Camp Taliaferro
Arend Balster Jr now at Camp Taliaferro attached to the 4th Company 21st Infantry lists San Diego as his furlough destination. He notes the camp as one of the finest in the union with regular army troops and praises the climate and officers while enjoying the exposition grounds surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arend Balster, Jr
Express
San Diego
California
Jefferson Barracks
4Th Co
21St Infantry
Nonpartisan league Moves Into Iowa Amid Pro-German Ties
The nonpartisan league, a revolutionary party that influenced North Dakota and challenged state banks, seeks footholds in Iowa. Organizers have entered the Cascade region collecting adherents and subscriptions, including a $16 check from followers swayed by its pro German stance. The head of its backers has faced loyalty charges, and despite activity in Minnesota, loyal voters suppressed its drive at the recent primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Revolutionary
North Dakota
Iowa
Cascade
Minnesota
Oiling Streets Requires Proper Conditions
Opinion warns oiling dusty streets fails, urging oil only on hard surfaces. Earlier attempts on the west hill produced greasy dust and mud, while proper timing after dust removal yields a smooth, dustless road lasting through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hill
Obituary of David Schneiter Dies at 75 Near Monticello
David Schneiter of Monticello died at his home June 13 at age 75 years eight months twelve days after years of ill health. Born October 1 1842 in Spitz Switzerland he came to America in 1872, lived in Churchville New York eleven years, then Jones County for 85 years. He married Louise Renk in 1886 and they had nine children seven sons and two daughters. Survivors include his wife, children Herman Victor Albert Fred Carl Will Otto Mrs Ben Stiffler and Freda plus five grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Reformed church with interment in Oakwood cemetery. He was a upright, industrious man who taught the golden rule and valued the future over the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Schneiter
Monticello
Schneiter
Mr. Schneiter
Spitz
Switzerland
America
Churchville
New York
Jones County
Bowen's Prairie
Louise Renk
Oakwood Cemetery
Hospital Notes Report on Patient Recoveries
John McDonald records show Minnie Matthiessen had surgery last Tuesday. Nelson Kiburz, recently operated on, returned home last Sunday and is greatly improved. Harry Humble left for home Sunday, and Mrs I L Milton with daughter left hospital last Saturday. Henry Knake operated on last Saturday. Mrs M Idman remains for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Matthiessen
Harry Humble
I. L. Milton
Nelson Kiburz
M. Idman
Henry Knake
A Case at Law at Crane Theatre Saturday
A Case at Law starring Dick Rosson and Pauline Curley plays at the Crane Theatre with a matinee show on Saturday at 3300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Rosson
Pauline Curley
Crane Theatre
Death of Mrs McAleer. Monticello resident dies at 78
Mrs Katherine Haley McAleer wife of Michael McAleer died at home in Monticello after a month long illness last Sunday. Funeral at Sacred Heart church led by Rev George Hauck followed by burial in Castle Grove Catholic cemetery. Survived by husband Michael and children Peter Edward Henry Koy Mother James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McAleer
Katherine Haley McAleer
Monticello
McAleer
Church of the Sacred Heart
George Hauck
Castle Grove
Bridget Haley
Peter McAleer
Temple
North Dakota
Edward Henry
Koy Thenry
Aydmore
South Dakota
Mother McAleer
James McAleer
James
Peter
Jones County Vale Agricultural Society Exhibition at Monticello
The Jones County Agricultural Society announces its annual fair at Monticello from August 20 to 23 2023. It features the Scotch Highlanders band the most expensive music yet seen in the county along with platform entertainers races and attractions. Premiums have risen and pantry exhibits updated to food commission standards with fireworks and two evenings of entertainment funded to match three last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Agricultural Society
Monticello
Scotch Highlanders
Food Commission
June 1898 Monticello Empress highlights
The Monticello Empress notes June 1898 events including crop complaints, marriages of W D Boswell to Ella Crosier and W M Wasley to Hortensia Mader, a new Cottrell printing press, sales of homes, deaths from consumption, a child’s broken collar bone, a Northwestern University graduation, a Blanch McMeans marriage, a political shift in Prairieburg, Manchester Fourth of July plans, grain press curios from Rome, a Lenox college wedding, a group of Monticello teachers to Columbia taxi work, Monticello high school graduation, a diphtheria outbreak killing three Tobiason children, and community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
W. D. Boswell
Ella Crosier
R. N. Harhart
W. M. Wasley
Amber
Hortensia Mader
Robert Marhart
R. N. Warhart
Northwestern University
Blanch McMeans
Maquoketa
C. C. Carstens
Ames Public Schools
Thomas Abbey
Prairieburg
Frank McLaughlin
Manchester
County Agricultural Society
Grant Hicks
Rome
Mt. Vesuvius
Charles St. Bates
Wayne Township
Nettie J, Sutherland
Scotch Grove Township
Alexander I. Wilson
D. D
Lenox College
Lenox
Columbia Taxi
Carrie Hickman
Kate Maurice
Nettie Hazard
Caroline Hicks
Johanna Graf
Lottie Goff
Agnes Marshall
Sand Spring
Lena K. Henry
Anamosa
Monticello High School
Horace R
Edward Dunn Dies at 76 in Cascade After Long Garry Owen Residency
Edward William Dunn died last week in Cascade at age 76. He lived most of his adult life in Garry Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Dunn
Cascade
Edward William Dunn
Garry Owen
Hart and Markova Appear at Crane Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow
William S. Hart performs Between Men at the Crane Theatre tonight while Sonia Markova stars in A Heart's Revenge at the same venue tomorrow Friday clear shows at Crane Theatre with two leading figures in separate screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Hart
Crane Theatre
Sonia Markova
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J. W. Doxseer
Chas. A. Doxsee
E. G. Burrichter
Shoes of Quality
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Hilma Thompson
Alfred Ehrisman
Fred G. Matthiessen
Hopkinton
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Thomas Egan
Miss Lottie
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A. W. Steiner
Eloise Welch
Waterloo
Clara Hogan
Fred
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Dubuque
Mary Taylor
Howard Putnam
Mark. Hogan
L. G. Stuhler
Fred Kellum
Clear Lake
Mary Clark
Clinton
L. A. Iverson
Ellsworth
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Ross McIntyre
Tom
Warner
W. W. Hogan
Des Moines
Mrs. Hood
Storm Lake
Frank Mead
Cornelia Shelley
C. E. Cushman
Ernest Cooper and
Mary Howe
Hage Tobiasson
O. BE. Brainerd
R. W. Franklin
Fairfield
W. A. Hogan
Federal Land Loan Bank
Clara Rickless
Cedar Falls
W. Li Rosa
Los Angeles
H. S. Richardson
Hari Locher
Dodge
Charles
John Fletcher
W. J. Trotter
Charles Heisey
Ruth Ann
Rock Island
Margaret Becker
Charles Stott
Margaret
Leona
Eugene Byers
Ames
Howard Templeton
Amanda Hosford
Helen
A. Kempf
Lester Blair
Rock Rapids
John Moore
William Abernathy
Portland, Oregon
Frank Williams
Alcesta Williams
Stuart Stuhler
Ordnance Department of the Army
Texas
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Fred Lehman
Presbyterian Church
John Matthiessen
Lawrence Locher
Farley
B. R. Tuel
H. M. Carpenter
Monticello State Bank
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
T. M. Redmond
American Medical Association
William Miller
Glenwood
Mildred
Ferring
First Street
Newton Parrott
Caroline Stuhler
Vermont
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John McDonald Hospital
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France
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McDonald Hospital
Russell
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Madison
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Riess
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R. C. Stirton
Food Administration
I. P. Stuhler
Mr. Webster
L. W. Lovell
Camp Dodge
Camp Dodger
Standard Oil Co
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Burg
George McKeever
Florence
Odebolt
Thomas McKeever
Emma Gowan
Onslow
War Savings Stamps Committees
Dean Osborn
New York City
Rockefeller Institute
Institute
Osborn
Jones County Vale
C. N. Patrick
U. S
Owell
KODAK
Service Department
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad, Mer
Monticello Roller Mills
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