Various local visitors and moves noted around Monticello area
The blotter lists numerous visitors in Anamosa Cedar Rapids Dubuque and nearby towns including F P Stuhler Emil Wernicke Mrs F E Stimson Mrs Wm Hopkins Mrs William Kness Rev W H L Schuetz and others. Also noted are business trips Miss Claire Loubek new staff at the Virginia Cafe and upcoming appearances of Dr Scholl at Stuhler s with foot examinations and an auction sale of household goods. The March district court term in Anamosa is announced with Judge Smith and a delayed jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Anamosa
Smith
Monticello Area Notes and Local Moves
Local residents report travels and visits across several towns. Mrs. Ralph Cooper returns to Manchester after a Monticello visit. Miss Eddie Arrington and others have uncalled mail. several residents travel to Denver, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Rock Island for visits, education, or family reasons.
Residents Update on Moravia Couple and Local Health News
The report notes a Moravia California visit last Monday morning as a spouse plans to join her husband there. Mr Stuhler traveled to California recently for health reasons. Cecil Hostord walked downtown last Monday for the first time since last November, having recovered enough to use a cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stuhler
Moravia
California
Stuhler
Cecil Hostord
Mrs Speedy Taken Ill With Influenza in Transit to Hospital
Mrs Ernest Speedy, nee Mary Hanawalt, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs D Hanawalt, fell ill with influenza last Monday and was taken to John McDonald hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Speedy
Mary Hanawalt
D. &. Hanawalt
John McDonald Hospital
Miss Burdena Lavasseur Accepts Stenographer Post
Miss Burdena Lavasseur from Marion arrived Monday to take a stenographer position at Hall Manufacturing Co. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. L A Lavasseur who visited Monticello friends for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdena Lavasseur
Marion
The
Hall Manufacturing Co
L. A. Lavasseur
Monticello
Lande Buys Tie Factory Building From Lowell Bank
William H. Lande acquired the building housing the Lande and Puleston necktie factory from Lowell State Bank. He plans improvements to enhance convenience for his expanding business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lande
Lowell State Bank
Lande & Puleston
Dr. Asa P. Lambert Opens Dental Office in McNeill Building
Dr. Asa P. Lambert rents the former C. N. Patrick offices in the McNeill building to establish a dental office. He recently returned from service as a first lieutenant in the United States Army Dental Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa P. Lambert
C. N. Patrick
McNeill
United States Army
Dental Corps
Mrs Callison to Visit Monticello After Leaving Abarokee
Mrs H W Callison formerly Miss Jennie Alloway will visit foster parents Mr and Mrs James Alloway in Monticello after leaving her Abarokee Montana home. Mrs George Meyer returned from Kirksville Missouri where she had an operation at a large osteopathic hospital. Dr Meyer met her in Cedar Rapids and accompanied her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Callison
Jennie Alloway
Abarokee
Montana
Monticello
James Alloway
George Meyer
Kirksville
Missouri
Monticello Faces Split by People and Citizens Tickets
Monticello voters face no spring municipal election as two factions campaign under the terms people’s ticket and citizens’ ticket. Local organizers describe the contest as a battle over city leadership and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa
People's Ticket
Citizens’ Ticket
Hein Buys Blanche Matthies Residence in Richland Township
Adam Hein of Richland township purchases the Blanche Matthies residence on Sycamore street, a bungalow built recently. The move signals a shift from rural life to town life after a long and industrious period in the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Hein
Richland Township
Blanche Matthiessen
Sycamore Street
Physician Lieut C G Thomas Returns to Monticello Practice
Lieut Dr C G Thomas resumes medical and surgical practice in Monticello. He is at his office during regular hours after completing a course in special clinical work in Chicago following discharge from the United States army medical corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Thomas
Monticello
Chicago
United States Army
Redmond Nominated To Seek Another School Board Term
Monday marked the final day to file nomination papers for the upcoming school election. Dr. T M Redmond was named to succeed himself as there were no other filings and one board seat remains vacant this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.M. Redmond
Friday Club to Study United States Colonial Possessions
The Friday Club voted to study United States Colonial Possessions during the coming year. A committee was chosen to plan the program for regular meetings. Monticello High School basketball team will play in a tournament at Mt Vernon in Cornell College gymnasium next Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Monticello
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Farewell Reception for Mr and Mrs C N Patrick at Masonic Hall
Burns Lodge A F and A M and Eastern Star members hosted a farewell reception in the Masonic hall for Mr and Mrs C N Patrick. A set of silver spoons was presented in recognition of their service to lodge and chapter activities. Refreshments followed as attendees enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns Lodge A. F. & A. M
The
Eastern Star
C. N. Patrick
Masonic Hall
Mrs May Griffith Weds Walker Berlin at Congregational Church
Mrs May Griffith of Springville married Walker Berlin last Saturday afternoon in a ceremony at the Congregational church parsonage performed by Rev Charles H Cushman. The couple will reside on the bridegroom's farm east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Griffith
Springville
Walker Berlin
Charles H Cushman
Congregational Church
F. 5. Pierce
Monticello
Pierce Family Visit Spans Sunday and Long-Delayed Reunions
H F Pierce hosted his daughter Mrs va Faskin and her ten year old daughter as guests of Mrs Abbie Pierce last Sunday. Mr Pierce stayed longer while Mrs Faskin and child left for Bonair early in the week to their new home from Colfax. Mrs Faskin, formerly of Monticello until age twelve, renewed several old friendships after more than twenty years apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Pierce
Va Faskin
Abbie Pierce
Pierce
Child Recovers After Ingestion Of Headache Tablet
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Schoon swallowed a headache tablet from a place beyond her reach and suffered convulsions. Drs McGarvie and Wenzlick treated her through the day and she is now out of danger. Captain Jay H Dreibelbis former Field Artillery officer who served in France sailed from Brest February 14 aboard the George Washington and is now in an eastern cantonment awaiting discharge. He is son of the late De Dreibelbis of Scotch Grove township and a Monticello High School graduate who studied at Ames and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schoon
McGarvie
Wenzlick
Jay H. Dreibelbis
Field Artillery
France
Brest
George Washington
United States
Dreibelbis
de Dreibelbis
Scotch Grove Township
Monticello
Ames
Iowa City
Henry E Folkers Donates Red Cross Cash and Sells Cemetery Acre
Henry E Folkers gave $200 to the Red Cross fund last Monday. He had previously sold an acre to Castle Grove Lutheran church for cemetery use for $300 and pledged to donate two thirds of the proceeds to the Red Cross once paid, a promise he fulfilled last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Folkers
Red Cross Fund
Castle Grove Lutheran Church
Red Cross
Henry
Funeral services for Mrs Law rence Locher at Sacred Heart
The Express noted her death last week and funeral Mass was held Saturday morning at Sacred Heart church. Father Hauck celebrated Mass before a large gathering of friends. Much sympathy goes to her young husband and children and Mrs Lecter's parents. The prose reflects religious consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Locher
Express
Sacred Heart Church
Father Hauck
Lecter
Principal Bergeson Leaves Center Junction School
E L Bergeson, Center Junction principal, will exit the grammar school to take a new post, ending his valued service at the county center. His father in livestock at Sioux City has called him away, despite the principal’s affection for teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.L. Bergeson
Center Junction
Monticello
Sioux City
Dr N W Ackerman Opens Monticello Veterinary Office
Dr N W Ackerman a 1915 Iowa State College veterinary graduate formerly in Vinton has located in Monticello renting the B D Haeussler building east of the Improvement club on First street. He recently left the U S Army Veterinary Corps and will run his office and horse hospital there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.W. Ackerman
Iowa State College
Ames
Monticello
B. D. Haeussler
Improvement Club
First Street
United States Army
Veterinary Corps
Vinton
the Express
Radio student Charles Podhaski heads to aviation school
Charles Podhaski, who has been doing wireless telegraph work near Delouze France, was sent in early February to Tuol to study as a radio operator in an aviation school. He hopes for several airplane rides before returning to the United States. He notes very cold weather with a foot of snow and huts with damaged roofs tar paper fills gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Podhaski
Delouze
France
Tuol
Charles
United States
Miss Edna Taylor Weds Raymond S Seeley at Family Home
Miss Edna Taylor daughter of Mrs Clara Taylor married Raymond S Seeley of Anamosa last Saturday night at eight o'clock. Rev J H Barr officiated at the Taylor residence. Mrs Seeley is Monticello high school graduate and taught in Castle Grove township. Mr Seeley recently discharged from the U S Army and formerly resided in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Taylor
Clara Taylor
Raymond S. Seeley
Anamosa
Taylor
J. H. Barr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Seeley
Monticello
Castle Grove Township
United States Army
Major Lovell Returns from France to Chicago
Major L. W. Lovell came back to New York aboard the Rochambeau last week and reached Chicago Tuesday evening where his wife met him. He left France February 18 and, after learning of his daughter Ruth's death by cable, secured permission to return to America ahead of his division. He was delayed in New York for discharge formalities. Lovell served as an assistant inspector of American units in France and visited several French cities southwest of Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Lovell
France
New York
Rochambeau
Chicago
Ruth
America
Lovell
Paris
Meeting of Anamosa township chairmen on war bond drive
Tomorrow a meeting of township chairmen in Anamosa will set preliminary plans for the April war bonds drive. The next issue totals 7 billion dollars and taxpay ers in Jones county will be asked to subscribe, with township committees to fix a subscription day. The note stresses continuing government needs and taxes not covering all war expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Jones County
Funeral for Ruth Tilton Hughes Held at Local Parlors
The funeral of Ruth Tilton Hughes was conducted at Hubbard and Iverson undertaking parlors last Tuesday at two. Rev. A P Walton of the local Presbyterian church led services. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Ruth Tilton Hughes, born March 10 1908 near Prairieburg, daughter of the late Oliver and Olive Tilton, was raised by her uncle O H Hall after her mother died. She married Mr Hughes four months prior and died from influenza and pneumonia at Mercy Hospital Anamosa Friday evening at age sixteen. Her husband is now ill with pneumonia.
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Ruth Tilton Hughes
Hubbard & Iverson
A. P. Walton
Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Hughes
Oliver
Olive Tilton
Prairieburg
O. H. Hall
Mr. Hughes
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Ice supply outlook in Monticello holds steady
Monticello reports 1000 tons stored as Jim Shelley oversees a 12 inch thick, clear ice stock. He packs carefully to limit melt and shrinkage, with prices raised fifty cents per 1000 pounds and advance payment required. neighboring towns consider artificial plants to avoid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jim Shelley
Shelley
Manchester
Anamosa
Anamosa Creamery Company
Cedar Rapids
Creamery Company
What Would Jesus Do Sets Tone for Methodist Service
The Independent cites Charles M. Sheldon arguing that only Jesus life and teachings could have prevented war. It lists four key Jesus principles and notes next Sunday at the Methodist church features “A Step in Consecration” with evening program “Jesus and the Home Field” and good music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Charles M. Sheldon
Jesus
Den tal office to reopen in former C N Patrick rooms
Notice states March reopening of a dental office in rooms previously occupied by C N Patrick above Ricklefs and McNeill hardware store. Dr A P Lambert. address 36 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill
A. P. Lambert
Centenary Institute At Local Methodist Church Faces Low Turnout
The Centenary Institute held at the local Methodist church last Friday drew only fourteen out of forty guests. Rev J C Magee’s ties to the church, Rev E E Lang’s affiliation, and notable locals are noted. The piece stresses Sunday school leadership, parent responsibility, and ideas to engage youth via speakers, music, lectures, and community rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Institute
M0. E
J. C. Magee
EE. A. Lang
Anamosa
Fred Mastin
U. S. Army
France
Ransom M. Calkins
Milwaukee Railroad System
Chalice
West Branch
Davenport
Williams
Olin
Pleasant Gift Follows Pastor Walton's Bereavement
After Thursday prayer services Dr Walton received a cheerful gift from church friends. An $85 purse was presented in the dining room as a token of sympathy and support for his late bereavement and work in the church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Presbyterian Church
Dunlap
Dr. Walton
Professor Dunlap
Snow Storm Delays Trains As February Ends In Blizzard Like A War
February ends with a fierce snow storm packing drifts on roads and rail lines. The Calmar Cedar Rapids train stuck near Delaware and reached Monticello next morning. Passengers huddled in a stove heated car. smoke and odor burdened women and others, prompting distress at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Delaware
Attempted ambush on officers in Clinton ends with injuries
Walter Pearson of Clinton is in a local hospital with bullets through his left chest and thigh after trying to kill four officers including the chief, with two companions and a liquor seller in custody. Also reported is the death of Emma L. Funk, longtime Independence High School principal, on March 1 after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Walter Pearson
Pearson
Emma L. Funk
Independence High School
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J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
E. G. Burrichter
Home News
Peter Smith
F.P. Stuhler
Emil Wernicke
Dubuque
F. E. Stimson
Wm. Hopkins
Hopkinton
William Kness
W. H. L. Schuetz
William Stuhler
Ann Guthrie
Riess Stuhler
F. R. Thompson
J. S. Hall
Harriet
V. L. Hanssen
C. L. van Meter
Des Moines
Claire Loubek
Calmar
Virginia, Cafe
Henry H. Schoon
Mesdames
Arthur Gould
Henry Coyle
Nell Hubbard
Abe Ardy Duser
Frank Stimson
Delhi
O. E. Brainerd
Edward
Frank Locher
Matt Miller
Main Street
of Behrends
Mesdames H. M. and
Halstead Carpenter
Thomas Warner
Emma Ahraken
Helen Johnson
Laura Bright
Cascade
Florence Barnts
Mrs. O. Duncan
Morley
George Cowan
O. E.S
Deva Coykendall
Strawberry Point
Mrs. Elgin
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Hanawalt
Marie Calvert
Olive Calvert
School House Corner
R. K. Slauson
Florence Moses
Central City
Fay Fish
Frank Miller
Cass Township
Ralph Cooper
Emil Rickless
Town City
Eddie Arrington
Louis Welch
Home Mfg. Co
Coleman Calker
Clifford Moses
Monticello High School
Percy Guilford
Denver
Colorado
F. G. Matthiessen
George Stott
Charles Stott
Margaret Quirk
Oxford Junction
Monticello Canning Company
J. M. Woellert
Waterloo
Peter Dondilinger
White Lake
South Dakota
EH. J. Lightfoot
Hall
Red Lodge
Lawrence Jacobs
Burt
Kossuth County
Emmetsburg
Irene Egger
Waterloo Business College
Darrow
John Perrine
B. L. Bergeson
R.,a. Rickless Sr
Clara, Ricklets
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Paul Matthiesser
Great Lakes
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Lovell House
Carpenter’s Orchestra
New Hampton
Marguerite E. Perrenaud
Sioux Falls
Ulysses Maire
Perrenaud
Paul R. Maire
N. G. W. Winner
Fiduciary, Insurance, Safety Deposit and Savings Departments
Melita
Reese Oh Tee
Techtonius Silo
Tecktonius
Central Lumber &Coat Co
G. P. Rockstad
Mer
Monticello Roller Mills
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