Local Residents Visit Nearby Cities and Birth Notices
A series of short items lists residents visiting Cedar Rapids Manchester Iowa City Anamosa Dubuque Marion Des Moines Davenport Davenport Hazelton Waterloo Monticello and Tipton for visits on various days last week and weekend. Births are noted for a boy to Mr and Mrs Crane and a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Ambuehl. Wm S Hart is in The Patriot at the Crane Theatre tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hart
Marion
Monticello
Mrs. A. Kempf
Cedar Rapids
Oscar Ambuehl
EB. R. Spencer
Des Moines
al Miner
Wm. S. Hart
the Patriot
Crane Theatre
Everett Tremaine
Baby
Sam Humble
Kodak
Social Visits Highlight Weekend in Garna ville and Cedar
Miss Edna Stich visited Garna ville last Thursday evening staying with Mrs Ruth Young and Miss Ruth Kerr spent Sunday with Miss Ruth McClintock at her Cedar residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Garvin
Hopkinton
Edna. Stich
Garnaville
Ruth Young
Ruth Kerr
Ruth McClintock
Cedar Rapids
Local residents return visits and new positions in Ashton area
Miss Helen Hosford returns home from Ashton Idaho, Miss Anna Leinberger takes a stenographer post with Hall Manufacturing, Mrs Hall back in Cedar Rapids after church decoration duties. Mason City visitors visit C H Shipman, Philadelphia guests stay with Vesey family as alumni banquet nears on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Leinberger
Belle Plaine
The
Hall Manufacturing Co
Congregational ministers and students travel amid church and school happenings
Rev. C. E. Cushman attended the State Association meeting in Ames last Tuesday morning. Miss Mabel Welch left for Forest Glen Maryland for National Park Seminary commencement. Mrs. Dave Young returned from Perry after visiting her husband and sister Mrs. W. D. Magee. Practor Wilkens reports steady recovery through the second illness phase of his army service. Miss Katherine Spice of Columbus Nebraska visited Mrs. J. J. Locher before continuing to Boston after a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Cushman
Ames
Yearly State Association
Congregational Church
Mabel Welch
Forest Glenn
Maryland
National Park Seminary
Dave Young
Perry
W. D. Magee
Katherine Spice
Columbus
Nebraska
J. J. Locher
Miss Spice
Boston
Local Resident William Neal Dies in Ida Grove
William Neal longtime Richland township resident died at his Ida Grove home about ten days ago after years of rheumatism. Mrs Bernard Kehoe and son returned to Minneapolis after visiting Monticello relatives, and Mrs B A Kehoe remained for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neal
Richland Township
Ida Grove
Bernard Kehoe and Son
Minneapolis
Monticello
B. A. Kehoe
Congregational Church Unfurls Service Flag with Sermon
The Congregational church society dedicated a service flag last Sunday with inspiring exercises and a sermon by pastor Rev. Charles E. Cushman, echoing the sacrifice emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregational Church Society
Charles E. Cushman
Monticello ladies invited to wreath making for soldiers graves
The Monticello ladies are asked to meet next Wednesday at 1 30 PM in the garage behind the Carpenter home to assist wreath making for soldiers graves. Women interested in home demonstration agent work who have not signed up should give their names to Mrs Fred Stuhler as the agent plans to begin county work around June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fred Stuhler
Bidwell Sells Sycamore Street Home to Dahling
S. Bidwell sold his residence on Sycamore street to F. H. Dahling with possession about July 1. The property is described as desirable and handsome, and Bidwell, seeking to winter elsewhere for health reasons, wished to relieve himself of its care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bidwell
Sycamore Street
F. H. Dahling
Van Meter to swap Monticello property for 3000 acre Nicaragua plantation
Co L Van Meter proposes exchanging all Monti cello property for a 3000 acre banana plantation in Nicaragua. The contract with Henry Goodhile of Manchester as agent was signed yesterday, but Van Meter says the deal awaits his land approval after a forthcoming investigation before final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L
Local Residents Enter Military Service Notices
Dr. Asa Lambourt, a young city dentist, was told by telephone he would receive instructions on reporting times and locations soon. John Cushman, a Grinnell student, has enlisted in the coast artillery of the U. S. Army and plans to leave for Des Moines next Monday after a short visit with parents Rev. and Mrs. Cushman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Lambourt
John Cushman
Grinnell
Coast Artillery
U. S. Army
Rev
Mra. C. BE. Cushman
Des Moines
Local notes: deaths marriages tornado news and crops
The town records Herman Bartels two died near Delhi after illness. Ben Kellum married Hila King in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Mirick learns her Boone son-in-law says her family survived the Boone tornado. Lila Sanford wed Elmer Anderson in Denver. Opal Hotacre dies near Delhi at 19. aviation aid shipment arrives in New York. Dahling reports 570 acres signed for sweet corn with factory capacity 700 acres, urging more growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mirick
Ralph Cooper
Boone
Dahling
Cablegrams Confirm Safe Arrival of Sons From Camp Dodge
J B Oswald and Ben Behrends received cablegrams confirming the safe arrival of their sons, Joe and another, on the distant side. The messages dated May 11 reached after ten days. The young men had left Montecito with the selectives bound for Camp Dodge in late February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Oswald
Joe
Ben Behrends
Monticello
Camp Dodge
Monticello Photographer Training as Aerial Shooter
Charles Moore a Monticello photographer who left his business to serve is training as an aerial photographer in a Texas aviation camp. He makes daily flights with a pilot to photograph the countryside and objects and expects transfer to France for photographing enemy lines in hazardous work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moore
Monticello
Texas
France
Marshall Family Relocates From Monticello to Rock Island
Mr and Mrs C C Marshall and children moved from Monticello to Rock Island this week. He spent years with a Rock Island grocery firm and found Monticello central to his territory and a pleasant home. Their promotion to a house position prompted the move and both have been active in the community. They leave with broad good wishes from many people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Marshall
Monticello
Rock Island
Runaway car nearly causes wreck on Third street
An automobile driven by Mr. Slauson slipped its brake and rolled down a steep Third street incline toward a hitching post at the Kasper residence. Mrs. Slauson and her children escaped serious harm, suffering only nervous shock as the car broke the windshield and stopped short. The report also notes a letter from Jacob Bader describing his upcoming long journey and military gear and plans for overseas posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Slauson
Huene
Mr. Slauson
Kasper
Jacob Bader
Greenleaf
Georgia
Red Cross
Philadelphia
New York City
May Fete Marks School Year With Spring Allegory
Children from the school performed in a May Fete at the park on the afternoon of the 10th inst general aim to depict the return of spring. The event involved all grades with Misses Fox and McClintock directing the production and teachers contributing substantial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox and
McClintock
Memorial Day Exercises Set at Opera House
Memorial day programs take place at the opera house on May 30 at 2 30 with patriotic music and a memorial address by Judge John W Kintzinger of the Dubuque district court He has long led patriotic efforts in Dubuque and neighboring counties and is expected to deliver a strong American address A procession to the cemetery will follow for grave decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
John W. Kintzinger
District Court
Dubuque County
Kintzinger
Zonal street oiling linked to health benefits and fire scare
City street oiling aimed at reducing dust for residents and public health, but an accident during the work nearly caused a major fire. A sprinkler oil boilover ignited, the blaze spreading along an oily gutter from Tom Carson’s shop to near the Methodist church before the fire department stopped it, destroying the shop front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Carson
Carson
Memorial day observances outlined with religious services
Next Thursday memorial exercises will open with union religious services at the Congregational church at 1 30 PM. A band led procession will move to the opera house for memorial day address by Judge John W Kint singer of Dubuque and school child patriotic music. Afterward veterans in automobiles will escort a wreath laying at Oakwood cemetery with school participation. The day will be sacred with less holiday observance and more serious activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Opera House
John W. Kintsinger
Dubuque
Barn Destroyed by Wind Near Wayne Township
Henry Baister lost a barn and windmill along with farm machinery when a severe windstorm struck last Friday evening. Parts of the barn were carried 80 rods, and the house suffered damage from a fallen tree. The estimated loss surpasses $2,600 with no windstorm insurance. The Balaster farm lies southeast of St. Johns Lutheran church in Wayne township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baister
Balater
Gerd Null
Mr. Balster
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
Annual Guest Night Recital by Miss Gibson and Mrs Robertson
The May 20 recital at Mr and Mrs C Schoenhut featured pupils from Miss Gibson and Mrs Robertson with a large guest list praising the class. Soloists included Denkhoit, Brazelton, Yousee, and Denkhoff among many others. the program opened with the Star Spangled Banner and closed with America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Memorial Service by Three Churches at Presbyterian
A union memorial service by the Methodist Episcopal Congregational and Presbyterian churches will be held Sunday at the Presbyterian church. The pastor will preach. ministers from the other churches will lead remaining parts. Music by a double quartet and orchestra under Mr. Crane. Veterans and families urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Congregational
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Crane
Monticello
Rex Beach play at Crane Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday
The Auction Block by Rex Beach plays at the Crane Theatre with a large page five ad. C. N. Patrick offers glasses fitted services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Beach
Crane Theatre
Death of Robert Topping a longtime Jones county resident
Robert Topping aged 85 died at the home of his daughter Mrs Aldrich in Monticello after a winter illness. Born in Dublin Ireland he came to the United States at eight and lived in New Jersey before moving to Town in 1864. He aided in a government foundry during the Civil War and later served as a cook in soldier camps. Survived by children including Mrs Anne Aldrich Robert J Topping Olin Richard Topping George Topping and Blarry Rockwell. Funeral held at the Aldrich home with Rev A P Walton. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Topping
Jones County
Monticello
Richland
Castle Grove
TL. Aldrich
Mr. Topping
Dublin
Ireland
United States
New Jersey
New York
Topping
Monitor
Merrimac
Margaret Harris
Richland Township
Mary Bacon
Delaware County
Aldrich
Anne Aldrich
Robert J. Topping
Olin
Richard Topping
Cedar Walls
George Topping
Sand Spring
Blarry
Rockwell
Oconto
Nebraskan
G. Aldrich
A. P., Walton
Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Hospital Notes List Of Surgeries And Recoveries
John McDonald Hospital Notes reports numerous patients at the hospital including George Schweitzer after a very serious operation with favorable condition. Several others underwent appendicitis operations and serious surgeries last week. Multiple patients like Mrs. Sam Aldrich Miss Anna Knacke Dewey Rhatigan and Nelson Kiburz are recuperating or preparing to leave soon. A baby girl was born to Mrs. John Livingstone and will leave hospital shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schweitzer
Henry Null
Onslow
John Deiteker
Sam Aldrich
John Liddy
Dan Hearn
Ray Slauson
Myrtle Cowan
Anna Knacke
Dewey Rhatigan
Nelson Kiburz
Seqtc Grove
Charlie Schneiter
John Kray
Ralph Glass
Robert Greenblad
Anna Blake
Louis Bhrigsman
Paul Schuetz
Lester Lyons
Yeaterday
John Livingstone
Center Junction
High School News Highlights And Events At The Crane Theatre
The General Science class tested milk while the senior class prepares orations and the commencement program. Visitors John and Fred Balcar attended school Friday as seniors study for exams and the normal training tests wrap up. The high school acquired a New International Encyclopedia set, while a storm delayed a student return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Fred Balcar
Hazel
Dna Stich
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Doxsee
E. G. Burrichter
the Home of Shoes of Quality
Home News
Sam Reade
A. W. Steiner
Iowa City
C. L. van Meter
Benjamin Roberts
F. E. Stimson
Manchester
Fred G. Matthiessen
George L. Lovell
Dubuane
Earl Young
Chicago
Mrs. C. L. Main
M. V. Kehoe
Davenport
Oo. B. Crane
H. D. Kingsley
Fred Kay
Hazelton
Henry Schoon
Leonard
Dora Idman
Anamosa
Mesdames Wm. Smith and
Maude Altman
Hettie Bower
Toledo
Mesdames
J. S. Hall
Boward Templeton
Earl Locher
Waterloo
K. of C
Lorraine d’Autremont
Anna Helphand
John Poppe
Glenie Harville
Ollie Smithson
John ‘Tschantz
George Tyou
Kansas City
C. C. Bart
Megdames Bd
Kiburz
Kate Kiburz
James Kiburz
Cedar, Rapids
C. A. Errickson
Pipestone
Minnesota
Genevieve Newlin
Viola
James Anderson
Mr. Armstrong
Etta Willey
Tipton
Belle Willey
Andrew Davidson
Benjamin Budge
Helen Hosford
Ashton
Idaho
L. W. Lovell
Henry Shipman
Mason City
C. H. Shhipman
John McCollum and Baby
Pennsylvania
C. Vesey
94 Club
D. A. Huene
K. D. Miller
Caroline Hicks
B. T. Kurtz
John Moogie
Gladys Welch
John 8. Welch
Nampa
John McDonald Hospital
R. A. Bliott
C. N. Patrick
St. Petersburg
Florida
D. BE. Hanawalt
Ernest Speedy
Allison
Vincent Balcar
Navy
Howard Ainsworth
Dewitt
Mrs
T. E .Ainsworth
Wilkens
Herman Bartels
Fred Bartels
Delhi
C. Mardoff
Ben Kellum
Fred Kellum
Hila King
Lila M. Sanford
Opal
Emma Hotacre
Frank Hotacre
Hofacre
Clary
Aviation Committee
National Special Aid Society
Coxsee
Fredrica IF. Winfield
Memorial Services
Verena d'Aubrematts
Lena Bohren
Glee Club
Spirit of the Red Cross
U.S
Jowell State Bank
Iowa
Denkhoff
Service Department
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad, Mer
Lang Bros
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