Wyoming wedding notices and local updates
In Wyoming on February 24 at the M and parsonage Rev H J Bowder joined Hans Kettlesen and Alice Von Sprecken in marriage. A blue and white reception followed at the Von Sprecken home. The bride is the Von Sprecken daughter and the groom a farmer. Other marriages include Matilda Luckstead to Nicolas Ebler and John Kropik to Mary Dozark. Local items cover livestock losses, stray dogs, a home talent play, relocations, new residents, and church notes.
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Wyoming
M. &. Parsonage
H.J. Bowder
Hans Kettlesen
Alice von Sprecken
von Sprecken
Margarette
John von Sprecken
Kettlesen
Louis Buckholtz
Matilda
Fred Luckstead
Nicolas Ebler
Frank Dologo
Oxford Junction
John Kropik
Misa Mary Dozark
Wyoming Township
Dozark
Chicago
Shimerda
Eichborn Bros
Eichhorn
Opera House
J. H. Ladage
J. H. Henderson
N. EK. Hoffman
W. L. Brown
Ladage
Peter Jacobsen
Maynard
Iowa
Ray Heasty
Amber
Care and society notes from Center Junction and area
Mrs. J H Courtney under doctor care requires a trained nurse. M E Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Jennie Leech March 9 and plan March Saturday market days. Monticello travelers include Mrs George Courtney and others. Ed Springer moving to Urbana. Mrs Springer seeks Colfax rheumatism treatment. Mrs James Livingstone visits Wyoming for daughter Daisy’s appendicitis. Presbyterian Working Band met with Mrs J N Smith. Mrs C A Henderson of Maquoketa visits sister Mrs Olimer Henderson. Forrest Craig attended Cedar Rapids Butter makers convention. Mrs J T Leech went to Cedar Rapids for throat specialist. Mrs Tisha Dowden of Monmouth visits Mrs Sinkey. Maggie Murphy of Elwood visits relatives. W James of Wyoming visits town. Velma Henderson substitute taught for Miss Wilcox. Propst moving into vacated house of Mr Lewis. Mrs Henry Collier suffers tonsillitis. Wm Spohn of Elwood visits the Stingley home. A J Lewis family moving to Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Phil Norrin on sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Courtney
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Jennie Leech
Monticello
George Courtney
C. A. Scofield
Eloise Young
Rachel Mead
Ed Springer
Urbana
Maquoketa
Olimer Henderson
Forrest Craig
Cedar Rapids
J. T. Leech
Tisha Dowden
Monmouth
Sinkey
Maggie Murphy
Elwood Yiskey
Sunny
W. James
Wyoming
Velma Henderson
Wilcox
Propst
Lewis
Henry Collier
Wm. Spohn
Elwood
Stingley
A. J. Lewis
Phil Norrin
Real Estate Trade In Center Junction Sparks Moves
A. J. Lewis swapped the Van Slyke farm for Wyoming property and will delay moving his family until spring. John Letze relocated to Center Junction renting his farm to Mr. Zicherbach. Mrs. Delano Sanford of Hopkinton visited J. W. Livingstone and plans to return next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
A. J. Lewis
van Slyke
Mr. Propst
Wyoming
John Letze
Zicherbach
Prairieburg Society Briefs Reflect Local Moves and Marriages
Prairieburg notes report two weddings from February 24 in Anamosa and Prairieburg St Joseph's church. Agnes Benson wed John Flaherty and Mary Holub tied with Frank Lawrence. Residents relocate to Central City and Anamosa. others plan returns, illnesses noted, and local businesses active.
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Prairieburg
Agnes Benson
John Flaherty
Anamosa
Waterloo
St. Joseph’s Church
Mary Holub
Frank Lawrence
Mel Peet
J.C. McQueen
Central City
McQueens
Burg
Frances Stock
Cedar Rapids
Fred Augustine
Clinton
Ed Burlingham
Thomas Abbey
A. D. Benson
C. O. Rowley
Edward Smith
Scarletina
Frozen Hill Notes and Local Happenings
The Literary and Ladies' Aid held a successful meeting in Frozen Hill on Thursday, netting 835 from parcel post packages and supper. Rev. Carey of Hayfield filled the pulpit at Frozen Hill and Onslow, and may be chosen for a charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Carey
Hayfield
Minnesota
Onslow
Will Bramer
Eckler Place
Wyoming
John Finn
Temple Hill
Eckler
Masters Robert
George
Arch Edwards
Delia Lynch
Bernie Keating
Loretta
Cascade
Henry Bollinger
Ladies’ Aid
W. H. Orr
Maquoketa basketball visit fuels school chatter
George Rickels reports a busy week at the high school with visits by Mrs. Talmage and Miss Sanders, spelling exams, and a big home game Friday February 3 against Maquoketa. Capt Stabler spoke on the team’s Maquoketa trip and the 29 to 21 victory.
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George Rickels
Maquoketa
Manchester
Republicans of Monticello Caucus for Municipal Nominations
The Republicans of Monticello are requested to meet in caucus at the public library assembly room on Thursday evening March 9 at 8 00 for nominating candidates for mayor treasurer assessor park commissioner one councilman for each ward and two councilmen at large I G Stabler C T Bates L A Lane Central Committee
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Monticello
I. G. Stabler
C. T. Bates
L. A. Lane
No Discrimination as Liquor Circulars Flood Local Mail
Liquor circulars continue to flood Algona region mailboxes with bargains. Preachers teachers merchants and editors receive these lists. Authorities warn against distribution and urge residents to report aggressive promotions.
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Algona Upper
Des Moines-Republican
Golden Wedding Reflections On Starks Fifty Years
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Starks celebrated their golden wedding on February 18 at their Monticello home. Alfred, born in 1843 in New York, served in the Civil War with the 12th Wisconsin, and the couple wed in 1866 at the Fisher House in Anamosa. They raised three children, two of whom survive, Frank Starks and Mrs. Mattie McNurlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Starks
Monticello
New York
Mr. Starks
Franklin County
Martha J. Starks
Clinton County
Carolinas
Sherman
Washington
Kansas
Tennessee
Starks
Fisher House
Anamosa
Jones County
Frank
Sturgis
South Dakota
Mattie McNurlen
Byron
Ilinois
Jessie Matthiessen
Fred Lawrence
Delwarea
Lawrence
Jones
Delaware
Dubuque County
Sarah Waterman
Minnesota
Delaware County
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Golden Weddings Highlight Renk Hilers and Family Ties
Monticello notes mark the golden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Renk Hilers born in Hanover and united in Monticello at St. John's Lutheran Church Their five sons and one daughter plus twenty one grandchildren celebrate with two great grandchildren present. Also featured is the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence of near Monticello with a large gathering and Civil War veteran history.
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Renk Hilers
Monticello
Mrs. Hiler
Hanover
Germany
United States
Illinois
Maria Harms
Anton Harms
Jones County
Hilers
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Barney
Gerry
Edward
Alva
Ben Hilers
William Wenger
Langworthby
Monticello Council Backs Paving Plans and Bids
The Monticello council amended and adopted a resolution of necessity for paving First Gill Brad and other streets. It approved plans by J G Thorne and ordered publication and bidding for construction per file drawings. Meeting adjourned to February 25 with Beery absent.
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Monticello
Beery
First
Gill, Brad
C. L. van Meter
C. J. Northrop
J.G. Thorne
Attent
Monticello District Holds 1916 Annual Meeting in School Boiler Room
Qualifying electors are notified the Independent District of Monticello Iowa will meet on the second Monday in March 1916 from 1 to 6 pm in the boiler room of the public school heating plant. Directors are elected for terms 1, 2, and 3 years to succeed Reed Kehoe and Redmond. A treasurer is elected for a 2 year term to succeed Hicks. A tax levy of 3000 is proposed to repair school buildings.
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Monticello
Jones
Iowa
EB. E. Reed
M. V. Kehoe
IT. M. Redmond
E. G. Hicks
Board of Education
Charles A. Doxsee
Monticello Public Schools 1916 Budget Proposal
March 2 1916 budget estimate shows funds needed for salaries 10000 fuel and lights 1000 repairs 600 interest 900 debt 1000 total 14000. expected receipts 900 1200 1200 760 plus tuition normal training 0 raised by taxation 9960 total 14000 submitted by Finance Committee L W Lovell T M Redmond E E Reed.
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Monticello
Tee
Bish Coe Caretta
Ieee
L. W. Lovell
T. M. Redmond
E. E. Reed
City election set for March 27 1916 officers elected
On the last Monday of March 1916 the city will elect a mayor treasurer assessor park commissioner one councilman per ward and two councilmen at large. Ward polling sites include city hall second ward fire station and third ward boiler room near the high school gym with polls open 8 am to 7 pm. Nominations must be filed with the city clerk at least fifteen days before election.
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Towit
Nce
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Louis Applechrist
Rock Island
Gethsemane
Presbyterian Church
J. H. M. Thompson
Winthrop
Mrs. Thompson
Rev. Davis
North Mineral
Gladys Smith
J. N. Smith
Mrs. Brown Stingley
Frozen Hill
Republican Caucus
Mrs
A. W. Starks
Mrs. Renk Eilers
C. A. Coxsee
Cornell Wood Board
Cornell
Cornell Wood Products Co
Frisbie
A Lister
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad
Mer
Horse Hospital
George Albery
North Cedar Street
First Street
Rickless
WicNeill
Monticello, Iowa
Franklin
Siebels & Schoon
Wm. Altman
Central Lumber Co
Renk & Cropp
Wm. Rohn
Eclipse Lumber Co
Franklin Barn Equipment CO
Monticello, IA
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