Anamosa Home News Visitors and Local Notices
Mrs. Mark Hogan visited Anamosa yesterday for eye checks and glasses. Various residents and guests arrive or depart, including Miss Gladys Hilers, Dr. L G Stabler, Miss Harriet Hall, Miss Adel Wilkens, Mrs J W Innes, M H Carpenter Sr, Mrs VY Welch, and others from Cedar Rapids Waterloo Dubuque Chicago Ames and Minnesota. Memorial Day visitors, births, illness notes, and court sessions are recorded along with several long-distance visits to Monticello and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Innes
Ames
M. H. Carpenter, Sr
Welch
Waterloo
Monticello Notes A Roundup Of Local Visitors And Delegates
Mrs Walter Kiburz arrives in Monticello for a visit at the Arduser home while F Devaney of Cascade is elected state deputy at the Knights of Columbus meeting in Council Bluffs. Many residents travel, visit Cedar Rapids Chicago Marshalltown and Dyersville with community notes on health, Memorial Day events and unclaimed mail at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Franka
Cedar Rapids
Mrs
Frank Weigand
Robert Young
Misa Frieda Gruenstein
George Guyan
Walter Kiburz
Kansas City
Missouri
Jacob Arduser
F. Devaney
Cascade
Knights of Columbus
Council Bluffs
Monticello and Des Moines Residents Visit and Personal News
John Oswald travels to Council Bluffs as a Columbus delegate from Monticello and plans a week with relatives before returning. S. C. Brazelton of Des Moines visits Monticello connections aged eighty seven, era of residence. Mrs. Orville Hosford from Platte South Dakota visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Young, due to illness. Rev. J H Barr delivers Decoration Day address at Buck Creek. Marriage licenses issued for Miller Wilcox, Kedlay Moran OConner Aldrich Hallauer. Miss Nuleeni Hallauer to Chicago for nursing training affiliated with Illinois courses and Cook County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oswald
Council Bluffs
the Knights of Columbus
Monticello
Orville Hosford
Platte
South Dakota
Robert Young
Young
Steve 8. Miller
Julia Wilcox
Peter Kedlay
Rose Moran
Temple Hill
Amos O’conner
Central City
Hazel Aldrich
Umpire W. W. Hollingsworth Resigns in Three-I League
W. W. Hollingsworth quits his umpiring post in the Three-I league and returns to Monticello to resume work at Hall Manufacturing due to high travel costs exceeding his pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hollingsworth
Monticello
Hall Manufacturing Company
John Webster Buys John Hull Restaurant
John Webster has purchased the John Hull restaurant and took possession this morning He plans to serve his old customers and new patrons with meals in a first class manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Webster
John Hull
Local Graduation Evening For Marugg Family
Henry Marugg of Battleford Saskatchewan Canada visits with his daughters Miss Christina Marugg and Miss Barbara Marugg and his son Solomon to witness Christina and Solomon’s high school graduation this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marugg
Battleford
Saskatchewan
Canada
Christina
Barbara Marugg
Solomon
Cold Spring Drives Kansas Farmers to Plant Corn
Elmer Mayberry of Reameville Kansas reports a cold backward spring with 180 acres planted in corn. He notes winter wheat was killed and his neighborhood shifted to corn planting to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Mayberry
Reameville
Kansas
Local Youth Prepares for Navy Electrician Training
Leo Locher son of Mr and Mrs Anton Locher will leave tomorrow for Des Moines to take final naval electrician exams. If successful he proceeds to New York City for entry into the naval training school to become an electrician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Locher
Anton Locher
Navy
Des Moines
New York City
Naval Training School
Organist Siegfried Gruenstein to Perform at Monticello Church
The Congregational church will host Siegfried Gruenstein, former Monticello boy and now prominent Lake Forest pipe organist, at both services next Sunday. The evening program will feature nearly all musical numbers. Minnie Vesey of Monticello married John McCollon of Atlantic City last Monday at Anamosa and they will reside in Atlantic City after Tuesday departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Siegfried Gruenstein
Monticello
Lake Forest
Minnie Vesey
Charles Vesey
John McCollon
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Anamosa
MecCollon
Adventurous Nurses and Drivers Sail for France
Mitchell Northrop left for St Louis last Friday and was joined by Robert Toms en route. They will meet Professor Carson at Ames then proceed to New York City and sail for France on June 2 to join the American ambulance corps of the French army. Toms previously served as an ambulance driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Northrop
St. Louis
Robert Toms
Professor Carson
State College
Ames
New York City
France
American Ambulance Corps
Mr.loms
Reverend Walton to speak at Lenox College address
The Monticello Presbyterian pastor Reverend A P Walton is invited to deliver the annual address before the Christian associations of Lenox College next Sunday evening in the college auditorium. During Walton's absence Dr W H Ensign of Hopkinton will lead the local church service. From Monticello at the Cornell College Musical Festival were Mr and Mrs H B Richardson and numerous others including Mrs L W Lovell and Mrs J W Doxsee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Koons
German Presbyterian College
Dubuque
Emil Wernicke
Monticello
Cornell College
H. &. Richardson
L. W. Lovell
J. W. Doxses
Lon Carpenter
Charles Nleisey
Maeme Pasha
Harriet Thoeni
Marie Gantz
Loraine Day
Grace Tox
Margaret Miller
Ruth McClintock
Orville Peet
Milton Fheani
Wm. Stubbler, Jr
Charles A. Doxsee
Monticello Marriages and Local News Highlights
Hazel Aldrich wed Amos O Connor at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. Walton officiating. The couple plans a Cedar Rapids wedding trip and will reside in Davenport where O Connor works as a motorman. Also, Miss Anna Stumble married Charles Tremain in Cedar Rapids. Tremain formerly with Hall Manufacturing now in Cedar Rapids. Ursinus Classis convention set for German Reformed church May 30 to June 3 with daily meetings and a Sunday program. Automobile accident near Asa Logan farm injures three passes. Ricklefs, Warner, and Lange treated. Mrs. Mary J. Doxsee celebrated 80th birthday with family and old friends. a large tribute noted her long character and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Aldrich
Lemuel Aldrich
Monticello
Amos O’connor
Central City
Presbyterian Manse
A. P. Walton
Florence Sampson
Alfred Aldrich
Connor
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Tri- City Electric Railway Company
Anna Stumble
Sam Humble
Charles Tremain
Rushville
Indiana
Presbyterian Church of
Tremain
Jones County
Hall Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapida
Ursinus Classis
German Reformed Church
Grether
J. Balear
Kohler
Hauser
Fraeger
Franz
Huiker
Asa Logan
Herman Rickless
Scotch Grove
Henry Warner
John M. Lange
Ricklefs
Andreas Ambuehl
Colin Thomas
Warner
Lange
Dubuque
Mary J. Doxsee
A. R. Doxsee
Clarence
Redwood City
California
Sara Cumming
Moline
Ilinois
W. W. Wheeler
W. W. Wheeler Lumber Co
Des Moines
Iowa
E. E. Reed
J. W. Doxsee
Doxsee
E. I. Reed
A. Grant
Denton
Texas
Memorial Day Exercises Observe Cemetery Decorations
Memorial Day at Monticello held afternoon rites at the opera house but rain canceled the program. G A R ceremonies will honor Civil War veterans at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev A P Walton and O L B Crane leading songs and remarks by A M Cloud urging democracy, liberty bonds, and home effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Opera House
Oakwood Cemetery
I. BE. Reed
A. P. Walton
Presbyterian Church
O. LB. Crane
Marsailles
America
Ed Brazelton
O. B. Crane
A. M. Cloud
Manchester
Red Cross
United States
Britain
England
Track disassembly halted in Monticello spur dispute
Rail line work on a spur serving Standard Oil Monticello Canning Co and Franklin Barn Equipment Co was partially torn up then halted after a sale of right of way. The dispute involved Dia mond Creamery Shimanek and the M. & St. P. Ry. Co with final compromise paying 1000 dollars for the 25 foot strip now deemed purchased for Stan Co and Haensler properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
Monticello Canning Co
Franklin Barn Equipment Co
Diamond Creamery Co
Monticello
I’. H. Shimanek
Oxford Junction
Shimanek
B. D. Haensler
Red Cross Work Begins in Monticello Area
Red Cross rooms near the Monticello State Bank open June 1 from 8:30 a m to 5 p m daily except Sunday. Volunteers welcome to make garments and supplies. special Monday session June 4 to craft arm bands for the first army. Demonstration by Maisie Stephenson on canning methods set June 6 at the opera house. Miss Elsie C Noble returns with a new position after earning a Master’s in domestic science. Local farmer L N Donahue’s daughter Addie Donahue, 18, dies in an auto overturning. Howard Stuart and two Misses Betts injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Monticello State Bank
American Red Cross
The
Monticello
Maisie Stephenson
Department of Home Economics
Iowa State College
Ames
Mise Stephenson
Opera House
Improvement Club
Mise
Elsie C. Noble
New York City
Columbia University
State College of Pennsylvania
State College
Miss Noble
BE. J. Noble
Castle Grove Township
Addie Donahue
L. N. Donahue
Strawberry Point
Howard Stuart
Alice
Sylvia Betts
Sermon at Congregational Church Inspires 1917 Graduates
Rev Charles Cushman delivered a baccalaureate sermon to high school seniors at the Congregational church. He urged graduates to seek a larger service, endure hard work, pursue education, and aid in postwar reconstruction to create a just, peaceful world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Charles KE. Cushman
Mr. Cashman
The
High School Notes and Student Activities
Clarence Sampson reports Edna Hanken visited the school last week. Alumni banquet set for Friday in the gymnasium. Commencement tonight at the opera house. Olasa Day exercises began at nine this morning. Juniors finished the year Tuesday as underclassmen finish exams. Baccalaureate was held Sunday at Congregational church with Rev Cushman delivering the sermon. Civics exam included a question about Woodrow Wilson. A junior quipped whether to draw his picture or write his life. Juniors hosted a party at Billy Stuhler’s home Tuesday. Debate split sophomores on railroad ownership with the negative prevailing. The heated exchange ended with handshake between captains. Judges Mrs Falstead Carpenter, Mrs Reed, and Miss Hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sampson
Edna Hanken
Opera House
Congregational Church
Rav. C. 4. Cushman
Woodrow Wilson
Billy Stuhler
United States
Mra
Falstead Carpenter
BE. EE. Reed
Missa Hazard
Registration Day Observance Prompts Community War Effort
Monticello urges 21 to 30 year olds to register on June 5 1917 with Arm bands provided by Red Cross ladies. Bells and whistles at 7:00 am mark registration. Citizens urged to wear flags and join a song festival led by O B Crane at 8 pm in the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of National Defense
Monticello Improvement Club
Eivery
Ladies of the Loyal Order of the Red Cross
Monticello
Death of Bernice Cornell in Dubuque Investigated
Bernice Cornell aged 29 was found dead in a room in Dubuque last Thursday. Authorities say she was murdered by suffocation and a man reportedly close to her is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Cornell
Dubuque
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Chas. A. Doxsee
E. G. Burrichter
Home News
Mark Hogan
L. G. Stabler
Gladys Hilers
Ray Hearn
Harriet Hall
Adel Wilkens
Mesdames
Oscar Newton
I. D. McLaughlin
Edward Templeton
A. Kempf
Amanda Haasford
A. J. Stubler
Katherine Stubbler
Wm. T. Tasker
Chicago
Will Helgens
Wilbur Stott
Frank Buxton
Wheatland
W. F. Rohn
George Hubbard
Browndale, Minnesota
Mrs. Anderle
Belle Plaine
J.J. Hayes
John Liddy
Ahab DaWitt
Lopansport
F. A. Hefner
Delaware
F. A Hefner
B. F. Kurtz
Cadar Rapids
John Moore
Misa Clara Rickless
Perry Public
Charles Goardie
Vinton
Matt Sutton
Brandon
John Sutton
Center Junction Presbyterian Church
Harry Reed
Kent Kendall
Baby
Anna Gerdes
Raymond Slauson
Winifred
May
Equity
O. R. Goon
John Goon
E. M. Baker
Tama
CO. H. Shipman
Illinois
Arthur Baker
Marjorie Nelson
J. W. Neilson
Robert B. Johnson
Fred Puleston
Bird Blanche
Coggan
Pansy Carter
Martin V. Kehoe
Maude Cooper
Boone
Kate C. Mirick
Key
John Harrington
Marshalltown
T. M. Redmond
Knights of Columbia
Rudolph Langer
Louis Hoag
A. Davidson
Reuben Hubbard
Perry Schools
William Sutherland
Oscar Bucklin
Austin
Minnesota
Frank
Mrs. Marshall
Clyde C. Marshall
Mt. Hood
Oregon
William Marshall
J. J. Locher
Dyersville
Leonard
Henry Schoon
Henry Bollinger
F. E. Hartman
Milo Gilkerson
Nellie Rehart
Rosa Lee Williams
Henry Brackens
S. C. Brazelton
Mesdames Hudson and Sexton
J. H. Barr
Buck Creek
Nuleeni Hallauer
Illinois Nurses’ Training School
Physicians’ and Surgeons’ Medical College
Cook County Hospital
Olasa
Jowell State Bank
Waltham, Illinois
Hamilton
Howard
Denkhoff
Macey
BRO
Monticello Roller Mills
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