Real Estate Transfers for Various Iowa Properties
A sequence of property transfers lists Harriet James to T J Gerdes in Monti cello for 1250 dollars. Amelia Schoonover to John Yonda in Cass for 38600. Grattan Gave to Herman Coon in Oxford Mills for 3500. Peter Zumbrunnen to Eugene Kagan in Richland totaling 16720. H S Richardson to Peter Zumbrunnen in Fairview for 22000. Ki L Atkinson to M Gavin in Fairview for 500. Emma Story et al to J C Stivers in Jackson Two for 9284. Henry Null to W S Webster in Madison for 700. F E Cools to Charles Shedlak in Oxford Junction for 400. C Hartman guardian to P R Neville in Anamosa for 383331 3. Lightman Hartman et al to P R Neville in Anamosa for 191666 3. A B Jacobs to Edward Hilers in Monticello for 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet HE. James
T. J. Gerdes
Turks Add
Monticello
Amelia J. Schoonover
John Yonda
Nwig
Nely Secion
Cass
Grattin B
Herman KE
Coon
Oxford Mills
Peter Zumbrunnen
Eugene Kagan
Richland
H.S. Richardson
Fairview
Ki. L. Atkinson
M. Gavin
Shaw’s
Emma Story
J. C. Stivers
Jackson Two
Henry Null
Webster
Madison
F. E. Cools
Charles Shedlak
Cook
Oxford Junction
C. Hartman
P. R Neville
Bliks
Scott & Skinner
Anamosa
C.M
Lightman Hartman
P. R. Neville
A. B. Jacobs
Edward Hilers
Varvel’s
Add
Mary J. Howley
Hans Ellen
Clay
Jas B. Johnson
J. A. Howe
Ava Howe
Henry Siemering
Margaret Siemering
Bradstreets
Fred Plotz
Louis Mizaur
Edward Mizaur
Block
Jackson
John K. McHugh
Real Estate Transfers in Monticello and Oxford Junction
Listing of property transfers including Carr to Walter Carr in Madison Richland and Richland. Cook to Hod ewal in Oxford Junction. Crain to Charles Crain Monticello. Moore details for Monticello and Jackson. multiple parcels, lots, blocks and sections with values ranging from $1.00 to $12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline A. Crain
Charles S. Crain
Davidson
Monticello
Elizabeth L. Smith
Guardian
Elizabeth Smith
Ira Grover
Mary Haenassler
Cedar Street
Meldrady Hubbard
John A. Hubbard
Wis
Castle Grove
Monticello School Board Votes Tax Increase Proposal
The Monticello board met in special session on February 17 1911 with members Coxsee Hefner and Chase. They adopted a resolution to submit at the upcoming election a proposition for a $2 000 tax to fund improvements interest and indebtedness and authorized the secretary to prepare ballots and notify electors as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Board of Education
J. W. Coxsee
F. A. Hefner
C. D. Chase
GC. D. Chase
Protem
Legal Notice Contact for Licenses and Loans
If you want a lease mortgage deed marriage license or hunters license or insurance call on D Pond Lovell Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. #. Pond
Lovell Bank Building
Annual Meeting Notice for Independent District Monticello
Notice to qualified electors of the Independent District of Monticello Iowa that the annual meeting will be held at City Hall on the second Monday in March 1911 from 1 p m to 6 p m A three year term director will be elected to succeed J W Coxsee and another for three years to succeed C D Chase Propositions include a 2000 tax levy for improvements interest and indebtedness Dated February 25 1911 J N Peterson Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones
Iowa
J. W. Coxsee
C. D. Chase
Independent
J. N. Peterson
Ancient Embalmers and the Egyptian Quest for Immortality
The British Medical Journal traces the origins of embalming to prehistoric Egypt where hot dry sand preserved bodies and grave robbery spurred belief in immortality. Early funerary practices evolved from natural desiccation to artificial mummification to defeat the grave’s decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Next Door's Fruit Tree Sparks Neighborly Clashes
A fruit tree overhanging a property line triggers disputes between neighbors and even police court visits. Harpers Weekly notes that ownership of fallen fruit rests with the landowner whose branches extend over the line. the tree owner may enter to pick fruit without force if permission is granted, otherwise must divide the harvest amicably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Cutting Down the Butcher’s Bill
Tightwad complains about high meat costs and the butcher suggests paying a little on account now and then. The exchange appears in Harper’s Weekly with a sardonic tone about saving money on groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tightwad
Harper’s ‘Weekly
Enriching with Virtues Versus Correcting a Fault
A reflective proverb notes it is easier to gain a thousand virtues than to correct a single fault. The saying emphasizes persistent self-improvement and the challenge of changing ingrained behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruyere
Vulpine Sagacity The Fox Fakes Death on Irish Coast
West coast of Ireland tale recounts a fox believed drowned on a small island. Fishermen take the animal for bait, but it revives when tossed ashore, then darts away along the cliffs. They conclude the fox faked death to gain passage back to the mainland. London Globe report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
London Globe
Tibetan Dog in the Sky Explains Eclipse Cause
Tibetan legend recounted by Hlaje Tsering and translated by Mohamed Isa describes a sky roaming dog concealing the sun during an eclipse. Sven Hedin notes local belief that gods of Dangrayumtso are angered, and lamas’ prayers and ritual smoke do little to ease fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven Hedin
Trans-Himalaya
Hlaje Tsering
Lama Lobsang
Robert
Mohamed Isa
Tibet
The Deacon Hit Back
A prayer meeting tale from the Cincinnati Enquirer shows a clash over a horse sale. William Spargus announces a change of heart and forgiveness toward Deacon Jones, who responds that the debt remains unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spargus
Deacon Jones
Cincinnati Enquirer
Sixteenth Century Critics Debate Gravedigger Scene
The first critic questions why Shixpur includes a comic gravedigging scene in his tragedy. The second critic replies the author uses gravediggers to unearth a plot and ends with a toast for wit and sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prithee
Shixpur
Hen
Don’t eat when you are tired says health expert
A health expert warns against eating while fatigued and notes the woman doing her own housework should eat at regular intervals, not only when exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County
State of Lo was 7 District Court in Jones County directs all concerned that the will of Andrina Kiburz, late of Jones County, deceased, filed February 22, 1911, will be probated at the March term. Final proof and probate set for March 20, 1911, when interested parties may appear and show cause. Dated February 22, 1911. H. G. A. Harper, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF LO
Jones County
A. D
Andrina Kiburz
Asid County
H. G. A. Harper
Joner Co
District Court
Mary Bobleter
Elizabeth Bobleter
J. J. Locher
Lenora Fletcher
John Nelson
Fannie Gillilan
Christina Margareta Folkerts
Jacob Folkerts
F. M. Benedict
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Claude O. Carr
Walter Carr
Nelg Ney
Seciety
Frank Cook
Frank A. Hodewal
Ock
Boor
E. E. Reed
Burrichter’s Drygoods
Onticello
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
Dalla
H. M. Remury
James Rumley Remley
Remley
Attorneys AT Law
Main Street
W. A. Mirick
South Cedar St
Frank Carroll
Drs
Dalbey & Carroll
Ely Block
South 3Rd Street
Cedar Rapids
W. #, DALY
Amber
J. W. Doxsee
Lovell Block
Lowa
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
D. E. Pond
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