Twenty Years Ago May 1897 in Monticello
Entries record births and deaths, marriages and moves around Monticello and surrounding townships. Notable items include Anna Rettig teaching, Chloe Brazelton graduating nursing school, Jacob Schneider shipping horses to Switzerland, and the founding of The Monticello Express by Orville Crane. Graduation exercises at Monticello High School list 14 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Monticello Express
Ason
Fred Sussman
George Sweesy
Lenox College
Hopkinton
W. A. Overing
R. C. Stirton
Jacob Schneider
Switzerland
Edward Lang
Garret Biblical Institute
Evanston
Illinois
Anna Rettig
Des Moines
Chloe Brazelton
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Gerd Harms
Wayne Township
Harms
Herman Wilking
Langworthy
John C. Hagenach
Germany
R. A. Ricklefa
Anna Kehos
James McDaniel
Castle Grove Township
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Margaret Clark
Hazen Clark
Scotch Grove Township
Inez Gilroy
James Gilroy
Monticello
Robert W. Henderson
Hahnemann Hospital
Chicago
Henry A. Smith
Jones County
R. Scroggie
Express
Michael Brown
Flora Dallenbach
J. G. Suter
Martin Buol
Switzerand
Monticello High School
Opera House
Mabel
Lawrence
Gratia Allen
Alexander Boyd
Elsie Brown
Samuel Boyd
Blanche Clark
Blanche Graves
Lydia Gruenstein
Lula Rynerson
Ethel Smith
Ralph Sieber
Josephine Sutherland
Gladys Welch
Ray Schaeffer
Farmers Acre Corn Contest Opens in Jones County
Jones County hosts a farmers acre corn contest for men over 19. Iowa State College Extension and Jones County Farm Improvement Association organize it to improve yields amid high prices and food shortages. Enrollment forms ask for name, county, address, and a pledge to report, study corn growing, and present a sample bushel if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iona
Iowa
Agricultural Extension Department of Iowa State Colleges
Jones County Farm Improvement Association
Fred F. Clark
Wyoming
Agriculture Extension Department of Iowa State College
Public Sale of Estate Property in Monticello Warvel's addition
Public auction will offer The Patrick White homestead and parts of lots 108 109 west of the railroad in Warvel's addition to Monticello on Saturday May 12 at two o'clock. Property on a paved sewered street with a house. title partly in Patrick White's children and his wife. Executors will hold sale proceeds in escrow until deeds and title are perfected. abstracts available. Right to reject any bid reserved. Auctioneer L. P. Waddick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick White
Warvel
Monticello
H. M. Carpenter
L. P. Waddick
Quieting Title Suit in Jones County Iowa 1917
In Jones county Iowa May term 1917 Catherine Fisher sues Rachael Deuel Belinda Sinkey and others for quieting title to the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 12 township 86 range 1 west St P M. Fisher asserts ownership in fee simple, continuous adverse possession for over 10 years under color of title and prays that all unknown defendants and claimants be barred. Defendants are warned to appear by noon the second day of the term beginning May 21 1917 or a default will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the State of
Iowa
Jones County
Catherine Fisher
Rachael Deuel
Belinda Sinkey
Sinkey
Rachael R. Jacobs
Jacobs
Hannah Preston
Preston
Eliza Deuel
Nancy Potter
Votter
Caroline Denel
HK. M. Turner
M.turner
Berman Frickie
Herman Frickie
Lymn Turner
Martha Turner
Section 12
Township 86
North Range 1
St. P. M
District Court
North Range
P. M
Frederick Schweitzer
Township Eighty-Six
Section Thirteen
John Schweitzer
Section Eighteen
Range Two
Eighty-Six
Quieting title in Jones county Iowa land owners in dispute
In Jones county district court Iowa the plaintiff seeks to quiet title to extensive land tracts described by section township and range coordinates claiming fee simple ownership. The filing lists numerous defendants unknown heirs and claimants and asserts twenty years adverse possession under color of title against all named and unnamed parties. The petition asks for a decree that plaintiff holds title free and clear and that all defendants be barred from any claim. The term begins May 21 1917 with DOXSEE DOXSEE attorneys.
Property Suit Involving Extensive Land Grants In Jones County
In the May term 1917 District Court of Towa in Jones County, William B. Balsiger sues Horatio W. Sanford Sidney D. Sanford and others over long described parcels in sections 18 and 13 township 86 north range 2 and 3 west of the fifth principal meridian. The action includes a 1 acre tract with a 14 foot road right of way leased in 1890 to terminate 1898, and the northwest fractional quarter of the NW quarter of section 18 containing 41 acres and 0.08 of an acre, plus the southwest section 18 parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Towa
Jones County
William B. Balsiger
Horatio W. Sanford
Sidney D. Sanford
Thomas Boucher
Maria N. Boucher
John Moore
Mary Moore
Township
North Range
Jack Qak
Frederick Schweitzer
John Schweitzer
Section Eighteen
Township Eighty-Six
Monticello Seeks Bids for West First Street Curb and Gutter
The city of Monticello Iowa invites sealed proposals for curbing and guttering the west portion of First Street from the Cowan lot east line to the west city limits. Bids due May 11 1917 at 8 p m. Includes excavation, sand foundation, hauling terms, performance bond, two year maintenance, and 100 dollar certified check with bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Monticello
Iowa
Thal
Bondi Ag
G. J. Northrop
List of defendants in Jones County district case 1917
In May term 1917 the District Court of Iowa Jones County lists numerous defendants and heirs in a combined case. Plaintiffs include John Kurt with a wide cast of Hickmans Clines Bells Warrens and others named with spouses and unknown heirs. The document enumerates many individuals with varied spellings and multiple aliases.
Quieting Title in Jones County Iowa Premises
Plaintiff files suit in Jones County Iowa seeking to quiet title to described parcels in section 5 and 8 township 86 north range 2 west of the Fifth Principal Meridian. He claims 189.15 acres held in fee simple by himself and John F. Moore for over 20 years against unknown defendants and claimants. Deadline for appearance is noon May 21 1917. default will be entered.
Executors Notice for David Saugl Estate in Iowa
Public notice states that the District Court of Jones County Iowa has appointed the undersigned as executor of the David Saugl deceased estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 14 1937 42nd Executor Herrick Reed Attorneys for the Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
David Saugl
Anamosa
A. D
Jacob Schneider
A.D
Executor's Notice In Iowa Estate of Jacob Schneider
Public notice announces the executor of the Jacob Schneider estate in Iowa asks all claimants to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time for allowance. Dated April 14 1917 at Anamosa Iowa. Herrick and Reed attorneys for the estate.
How 10 Clean Fine Mahogany
Expert Mr. Wm. E. Schubert promotes Tobey Polish for mahogany care. Regular thorough cleaning and conditioning oils preserve finish and color. The polish removes dirt, stains, fogginess, scratches, dries without dust collection, and is sold at 25c 50c and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Schubert
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York World
Margaret McQuillen
William Reid
Shelton Hickman
George Hickman
John Hickman
Minnie Hickman
EK. B. Hickman
Eva Hicks
G. W. Hicks
Ella Welker
Willian Welker
Abbie Moore
Leroy V. Moore
Emma Grow
D. D. Grow
Joseph Hickman
Ella Hickman
Maggie M. Hickman
Marcus Hickman
William H. Hickman
Stella Hickman
Walter V. Hickman
Milton M. Cline
Anna M. Cline
Carrie V. Miller
Henry M. Miller
Nellie R. Nichols
Albert L. Nichols
Mary M. Shambaugh
Jesse Shambaugh
Marth L. Shambaugh
M. Arthur Shambaugh
Efe M
John May
Said May
Lowa
William Knepper
Doxsee & Doxsee
John Kurt
E. B. Hickman
Evan Hicks
William Welker
Ela Hickman
Sarah J. Hickman
Edwin Hickman
Susan Hickman
Olive Wallace
Leon Wallace
Frances Will
L. W. Will
Francis Ross
Martha Sherman
Olive Wood
Isabelle Edwards
Alfred Ross
Kien Cowan
William Cowan
Anna Greer
W. J. Greer
Carrie Cowan
Homas Cowan
Mark Stlickman
Mark Hickman
Laura Gilmore
Gilmore
Sadie Newell
Newell
Hugh I’. Snell, Jr
Murry Bell
Nicholas M. Bell
James D. Warren
James B. Warren
Charles. Penniman
Barrett Whittemore
Louisa Whittemore
Emma Josephine Bell
Emma J. Bell
William Shipman
Algernon
Martin
Naloane
FPML
John F. Moore
Herrick & Reed
Bue
Goodrich
Ford
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co
Aéron
Ohio
Sigs Goodrich
Eno Wee
Tebey Furniture Company
New York
Salem
General Benern
Kettlitz & Kay
All Good
State of Iowa
Office of Auditor of State
Lowell State Bank
George L. Lovell
J. W. Coxsee
L. W. Lovell
Frank
C. H. Schipman
MAIN
Monticello, Iowa
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Mayr
Supreme Court
M. W. Herrick E
Reed Herrick & Reed Attorneys AT Law
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill Hardware Store
Bertha Harrington L. P. Waddick
Dr.*Hand
Dr. Wands
Dr. Hands
John G. Schoon
J. E. Pond
DR. A. M
M. Maurice
Lovell
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