May 188d happenings in Monticello and vicinity
Items from Monticello during May chronicled by Theox press include births and deaths, marriages, school tax levy, legal notices, business partnerships, a new attorney admitted to the bar, a grand ball plan, a 100th birthday trip, and community lectures. Notable events feature John Gomptert’s death, Myron Hayden’s passing, Misses Dunham readings, and local school honor roll standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Theoxpress
John E. Mallett
Mount Vernon
Henry Bower
Elizabeth Mettler
George Schnatter
John L. Clark
John Gompert
Godfrey Schneider
Ben Behrends
George B. Wood
Myron L. Hayden
Marcus Hayden
D. F. Magee
Pennsylvania
Mr. Magee
K. C. Stirton
George
Hicks
W.S. Blodgett
Rebecca Whittemore
Bowen’s Prairie
Q Chris Prader
Switzerland
Eddie Gardner
D. T. Gardner
Theodore Soetje
Europe
Irving Club
N. 8
Dunham
A. H. Beals
Artemus Ward
Lucy Austin
Hattie Hickox
J. @. Wing
San Antonio
Texas
Wing
Monicello
Major
Farwell
EF. Wales
Dubuque
S. Ek
Sarles
Ike Austin
Spirit Lake
A. KE. Chesterfield
J. R. Stillman
G. A. R. Post
H. O. Truman
A. Towle
W. D. Hartsough
J. W. Coxsee
John O. Dner
45Th
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
W. T. Paine
Ohio
Mr. Williams
St. Vermont
J. M. Williott
A. L. Smith
New Mexico
Ela Eberhart
Belle Jerrick
Maud Sleeper
Winnie Smith
Clara Soop
Zelma Farwell
Gratia Hicks
Dallas Russell
Rose Mansafield
New Library Additions Range From History to Morals
The library announces new circulation titles including How France is Governed Poincaire Our Domestic Birds Robinson As It Is In England Osborne Thinking Black Crawford Making of a Town McVey Facts of Socialism Ilughan Training of a Forester Pinchot Modern Woman s Rights Movement Lchirmacher Lessons on Morals Dewey Short History of the American Negro Brawley Bransford in Arcadia Rhodes Witness for the Defense Mason Libecronn s Home Lagerlof Burbury Stoke Hopkins Jam Girl Sterrett Daddy Long Leys Webster Winston of The Prairie Bindless plus local social notes on Monticello high school athletes and visitors Mrs Coykendall and Miss Deva Coykendall guests of the Kehoe family and visits from Miss Martha Moore and Miss Worthy with Philadelphia North American reference. Old Lady Democracy noted for Washington style slit skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Poincaire
Robinson
England
Osborne
Crawford
McVey
Ilughan
Pinchot
Lchirmacher
Dewey
Brawley
Bransford
Arcadia
Rhodes
Mason
Libecronn
Lagerlof
Burbury Stoke
Hopkins
Jam Girl
Sterrett
Daddy Long Leys
Webster
Winston of the Prairie
Bindless
School Board Proceedings 1914 Special Session
The May 25 1914 school board met in special session with members Level Maurice Rohn Chase and Redmond. Bills listed include supplies printing and textbooks. The board authorized signing a piano purchase guaranty and granted diplomas for graduates and set substitute teacher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
L. W. Level
A.M. Maurice
W. FB. Rohn
Chase
WT. MM. Redmond
Sehoa Ilouse
Ranma Binggeli Et al
Supls
Rohn
J. W. Doxsee
Ginn &O
W. D. Magee
Locher Bros
Prade
Edwin W. Baker
Martha Balear
Roy F. wWaAutremont
Lila J. Griomn
David Mershall Hall
Thomas Kingsley, Jr
Ralph OG. Lambert
Lea Locher
George L. Pond
Ludwig Rickels
Ivan I. Steiner
Frederick Stewart Stuhler
Lincoln J. Thoeni
George Waite
Amelia B. Weir
Margaret Carmichael
Frances Blythe Coyle
Laura A. Milers
Chace Ctrassfield
Grace Swift
Mabel L. Welch
Byrdena M. Wenger
Ruth HM. Young
Alice Cawan
Lucile Runkle
Catherine Lovell
Frances Coyle
Ajdourned
Si. EH. Reed
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Monticello Area
A series of property transfers listed includes F K Shimanek as executor for H O Borvett transferring lot 2 block 2 Leffingwell addition Oxford Junction for 2800 dollars. Purchases involve lands in Scotech Grove and Monticello subdivisions, with prices ranging from 210 to 59 400 dollars. Notable parties include G J Hughes, Caroline Reichart, J M Voorhees, L R Jacobs, Margaret Hollender, Elizabeth Benfield, C J Street, and George Stutt, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Shimanek
H. OC. Borvett
Leffingwell
Oxford Junction
Fowler
G. J. Hughes
Scotech Grove Township
Victoria Fowler Wilcox and Husband
Szqio
Harvey Fowler
Seotech Grove
W. R. French
Susan French
Monticello
W.J. Zimmerman
J. MH. Zimmerman
Awd
Wayne Township
Blow
Yruax
Gilbert Blayney
Elizabeth Benfield
IL. Ds. Carter
Rome Township
William B. Stevens
C. J. Street
Viroqua
Morley
Lewis G. Stuhler
John B. Zimmerman
St. Varyell
Capt Tiebor's Seals Delight New York Audiences
The Sparks Circus acts featuring Captain Tiebor and five sea lions earned rave reviews from the New York Morning Telegraph. Critics praised patient training, the seals’ waterless stunts, tightrope walking, brass-band routine, juggling and comedy, noting the act’s cleanliness and broad appeal to women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks Circus
Hero
New York Morning Telegraph
New New York City Vaude Ville
American Music Hall
Tiebor
Seals
Vieber
Ady
Congress Talks Efficiency Amid Taxpayer Burn
The New York Herald notes Congress debates efficiency for business men while ignoring that bankruptcy would follow any individual or corporation run as costly and inefficient as Congress itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Congress
Springfield Republican asks where the nation is headed
The Springfield mass republic asks if the country shares a clear direction as it moves forward with its path and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Bargain barn for sale 14 by 18 feet with 12 ft studs
Old barn offered at a bargain if taken soon. 14 by 18 structure with 12 foot studding and 6 by 6 sills, easily moved. CC and DB contact Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Aid After May Storms
The Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association paid indemnities after May storms, with rapid drafts to insured property owners including M W Levelt and others. The cooperative reports large membership and extensive county losses, urging readers to insure with them through the Farmers Mutual Insurance Associations network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warth
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
Marshall County
Johnson
Cedar
Jones
Jackson
Chickasaw
Wayette
Clayton
M. W. Levelt
Colesburg
Clayton County
John Moser
Chas. I
Welsh
Ogterdock
Arthur Russell
Liberty
Anton J. Chihuk
Weevesee
J. W. Stoner
Liberty Ae Bird
Henry Gill
Sam Ranshaw
W. W. Young
J. B. Gerriman
Des Moines
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Library Books
Monticello High School
Chicago University
Coykendall
Ula
Strawberry Point
Deva Coykendall
Martin V. Kehoe
Otto Schodde
Chicago
Willan Schodde
William Stabler
Martha Moore
Minneapolis
Mra
John F. Moore
Miss Worthy
Anita
Philadelphia
Old Lady Democracy
Mhoweu
Rial Estateb
Otransfers
J. Hd. Stutt
George Stutt
Richland Township
George W. Weaver
Swan Co. Hokinson
Cass Township
Tiehor’s Seals
Government
L. G. Stuhler
Amber
Henry Bailey
Fhrisman Cafe
Main Street
Barney Magee
South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
Deatrick Dry Good Co
C.D. Chase
Plymouth Rock
Kehoe
Coggan
District Court
Jones County
State of
Richard J. McKaneghlin
Anamosa
Towa
Wall
Herrick & Reed
Town
J.C Balster
A. D. Ight
Fred Plueger
Wice
District Court of
Dones Courty
John Frederick Leheutte
May A. W. LY
Asww
Joan Frederick Poppe
John Weers
Lovell State Bank
Lowa
Jasper Reariekj
Eam Dross
Atatosia
Bowie
Tess
Ehuimn
Atl GA
Fisher
Jones Co
Hm, Remley
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Mrs
L. A. Beaver
D.C
Mayr
Geo. H. Mayr
Mfg
Whiting St
W. W. Stickford
J. E. Bateman
Lincoln
Chamberlain
Nora G. Hagerty
Nob
Kettlitza & Kay
E. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
A. M. Maurice
DO. S
Center Junction
County of
Dons M. G. Alsever
Hall
PI. Chuney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank Off Commerce
Raed
Veenen
Sere
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
H. C. Bohlken
Harry E. Netcott
Sar
Independence, Iowa
JHC
General Line
International Harvester
Lily
Bluebell
Dairymaid
International Harvester Company of American Incorporated
Ta. McCormick
Milwaukee
Osborne Plano
Empire
Ared
Empire Dream
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