American women trek across 4000 miles of Africa solo
Mrs W D Cornish of New York and her cousin Miss Hooper completed a 4000 mile interior African motor journey after losing a white escort plan. They faced lions zebras hyenas and rough camps near Rijaf and Nairobi, with a midnight rescue ensuring a return to Johannesburg. Officials noted their age and continued travel since the husband’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cornish
New York
Hmi
Rickless
Monticello
Africa
Cape Town
Chicago
South Africa
U. N
Africa Wilds
Union Pacific Railway
Naples
Johannesburg
Hon
Central Africa
Nairobi
Wilds
Wilds. While They Had No Information As To Mrs. Cornish
EB. C. Rickless
Mrs. Cornish
Church Services and Activities Including German and English Worship
Church listings note Paul T. Gutknecht and Albert E. Coe as pastors at St Johns Trinity and Reformed Church with English services at 10 45 a m and 2 15 p m German Lenten vigils at 7 30 p m Sunday school 10 a m worship 11 a m sermon The Savior of the Lost and The Place of Laughter in Religion are given as sermon topics Communicants class 4 p m Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m evening worship 7 30 p m Epworth League planned supper and party next Tuesday for men and boys at 35 cents a plate Miss Helen Jahr to assist choir selection at Luther hall Friday evening service at 7 30 p m German services Sunday 10 45 a m divine worship and a choir organizing effort under H L Adix pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul T. Gutknecht
St. John's
Trinity
Christian Endeavor
Albert E. Coe
Epworth League
Our Church
H. L. Adix
Luther Hall
Helen Jahr
Strawberry Point
Tenth district Christian Endeavor convention set for April
Local youths anticipate the tenth district Christian Endeavor convention in Monticello with April 8 9 10 as dates. Misses Wilcox and Rehorst arranged the program with Cedar Stupids’ executive committee. Organizers expect 75 to 100 out of town visitors, with headquarters at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Christian Endeavor
Wilcox
Rehorst
Cedar Stupids
Monticello
The
Presbyterian Church
Monticello City Council Special Session Notes Fire Dept Meet
Monticello Iowa council met February 9 1927 at 7 30 p m in special session by call of the mayor with a fire department committee for better organization. Attending were the fire chief assistant chief and captains from four departments. Roll call listed the following members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansson
Wilkinson
Hayes
Bates
Rockstad
Abgent
Clty
B. E. First
Ray Echternacht
Monticello
Tanssen
Hanssen
Jockstad
Ray Fehternacht
Iowa
Tinges
Rookstad
Ape
Roekstad
Finance Committee
City of
Towa
Carnell
Fire Company
Fire Department
Rolcall
Iowa administrator named for Martha J. Starks estate
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints J W Doxsee administrator of Martha J. Starks deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa February 21. Doxsee, 364 Administrator. Doxsea & Doxsee, Attorneys for Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Martha J. Starks
Anamost
Public notice of estate administration in Jones County Iowa
The Lovell State Bank administrator for the estate of C. J. Barker deceased invites all creditors to file claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello March 8, 1927. Coxsee & Coxsee, attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Theodore Maire
Anamosa
Annie Maire
KE. J. Kean
Hina
C. 3
Barker
Anid Court
Monticello
Town
A. D
Lovell Statd Bank
Coxsee & Coxsee, Attys
Harry Green
Towa
Lanie Green
J. J. Locher
Mwstate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wildest
Nate
Nate Cots
Cee Gerapiye
Wilkinsen
Monticello State Bank
Jay Eehrernacht
Harry Sewte
AY Hanssen
Rocksaid
Mondas
Poe
Jay Mehternacht
Bor
Timothy
J. H. Dirks
Langworthy
Center Street
Kathryn Young
Kilmer Hubbard
Poland
W. H. Hanken
Raymond J. Clark
Steiner
A. W. Steiner
J. G. Nichols
Bertha Collins
South Angle St
J. L. Weber & Sons
Cascade, Iowa
Ernest Wahl
Lou Ehrisman
Peacock Shop
Rhode Island
Mary Harms
Onsiow
T.B
Mia
Jake Gesle, Jr
Fred Shover
Othy
W. L. _Jurgensen
Mechanicsville
Stony Point
Monk
Fred Kellum
R. C. Brown
Herman Herren
Garret Bartels
S. M. Hosford
Geo. K. Meyer
Ancona
Sheppard
Arend Poppe
Minnesota
Warmers Grain Co
Scotch Grove
Ferris
John Jacobs
S. GC
D. Brown Leghorn
Ryan
F. H. Otten
Gerd Behnken
Onslow
Orpington
Henry Bartels
H. J. Dirks
Center Junction
C. A. Coxsee
Tom Barron
Charles Rice
Woodlawn Poultry Farm
Prairieburg
Lovell No. 9
Jacob Paulsen
Robert C. Livingstone
Senter Junction
Rose
R. I
Harms Sfeteng Din Mst
Aksht
Scotch Grove Township
Sturtevant Farm
Monticello Central
F. M. Benedict
Wilcox & Sons
Ftock
Ray George
Angelo Pappas
Monticello Sweet Shop
Everlay Farm
Milwaukee
Federal Railway Institute
Wells Street
Wis
St. John’s Ey. Lutheran Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Matthew's Ey
Lutheran Charen
Christian Endeavor Convention
Purity Oats CO
Keokuk
Lowa
Jamesway
Russell
Leghorn Land
S. Lux
Hopkinton, Iowa
Buick
Frank Page
Monticello, Iowa
George Albery
Star Meat Market
Marshalle Matthiessen
I. V. Dautremont
Wirth Cleaners
Ed Wirth
Stuhler
House of Kuppeoksines
W. Doxsee
C. A
Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys AT
Lovell Block
W. A. Suthers
Dr. Teeter
Plum
Hanks
Jackson
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Bell System
Beatrice
Iscs
Beatrice Wonder Washer
Beatrice Creamery Company
E. J. Farley Dealer
Rome
Rae
L. A. Iverson
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