Castle Grove items note farm sale and local happenings
Hol and John O Rourke sold their 200 acre farm in Castle Grove township for 37000 dollars to J A Howie, Olin R Howie, and S M Hosford who took 40 acres east of Hosford farm. Miss Myrtle Garvin leaves school No 2 to join Lenox college. Other notes: Kehoe builds hog house, corn crib, and dwelling. Luck buys Bronemann farm. Bronemann to South Dakota. A M Black family visits Kasota Minnesota. Hosford at Tyrell Short Horn sale. J A Howie’s wife returns from Greenfield. Ed O Rourke moves with porkers. wildfowl migrate south.
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Castle Grove
Hol
John O’rourke
J. A
Olin R. Howie
S. M. Hosford
Hosford
Myrtle Garvin
Hopkinton
Lenox College
F. Kehoe
Delaware County
Luck
John Bronemann
Bronemann
South Dakota
A. M. Black
Kasota
Minnesota
Oxford Junction
J. A. Howie
Greenfield
Ed O'Rourke
Center Junction Event Notes and Local Socials
Center Junction notices list a basket social at Black Oak schoolhouse on November 8 with 20 percent of proceeds to the Red Cross. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Propst the same day for officer elections. Local greetings and visits are noted with Rev and Mrs Disney hosting, Epworth League events, and various residents traveling to Monticello Cedar Rapids and Monmouth.
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Center Junction
Black Oak School House
Red Cross Fund
Margaritha Aebi
Ladies’ Aid Society
Propst
Disney
Ross Young
Epworth League
Henry Collier
George
Elmer Andrews
Monticello
Hilman
Hilman. Mesdames
J. A. McDonald
M. E. Dodge
Hd Tomlinson
Percy Dodson
Cedar Rapids
O. Henderson
Monmouth
Spohn
E. N. Bethurum
Oxford Junction
Jessie Smith
Marriage of Ella Warner and Henry Hiben at Cedar Rapids
Miss Ella Warner of Sand Spring and Mr. Henry Hiben of Monticello were married at Cedar Rapids recently. The bride is well known locally and many friends wish the couple happiness. Additional notes mention local visits, school vacation, and residents traveling between Sand Spring Monticello and Dubuque.
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Ella Warner
Henry Hiben
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Gus Paulsen
Henry
Katherine
Lizzie Beaurgard
Jacob Paulsen
Lester Appleby
Robert
L. L. Appleby
Arduser
J. J. Lang
Alphonz. Schmid
Dubuque
I. J. Bohiken
Henry Gerdes
J. L Paulsen
Alex Blair
Hopkinton
Emma Olmstead
Andy Miller
Halloween plans discussed by Prairieburg union Sunday school
Prairieburg reports Rev. Moore from Central City visiting last Friday to arrange Halloween events for the union Sunday school at his home. Frank McLaughlin Jr returns from Texas to Washington and visits his father. Howard Caldwell from Masonville Iowa stays in the Richards home over Sunday. Miss Cherrill Parker from Central City visits the A O DeLancey home. Mrs Barbara Drexler, recently seriously ill, showing improvement. Clarence Knapp and wife visit M Knapp home Sunday. Irwin Truesdell returns home Friday.
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Rev. Moore
Central City
Union
Hallowe'en
Frank McLaughlin, Jr
Texas
Washington
Howard Caldwell
Masonville
Iowa
Richards
Cherrill Parker
A. O. DeLancey
Barbara Drexler
Clarence Knapp
Kicked the Wrong Man in Liberty Loan Debate
In Anamosa Eureka a local solicitor for liberty loan subscriptions faced a kicking from a householder’s wife as she objected to near cash terms. The scene featured the husband unfazed and the solicitor pressed to finish the subscription form amid ongoing disruptive kicks.
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Anamosa Eureka
Liberty Loan
Hubby
Cascade Pioneer Items Highlight Local Transfers and Events
Alex Beatty sold his farm to Frank Hemmer for $200 per acre and will move to Cascade. W. P. Dunlap, a prominent Jackson County citizen, died October 15 after a long illness. Loretta Hughes married Leo A. Finn at St. Peter's Church on October 17. William F. Lynch returned from Camp Dodge with camp life tales. Michael Crimmins, a longtime county resident, died in Farley October 23 after a brief illness. he was born in Ireland in 1842 and settled in Prairie Creek Township later.
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Alex Beatty
Frank Hemmer
Cascade
W. P. Dunlap
Jackson County
Mr Dunlap
Virginia
Towa
Maquoketa
St. Peter’s Church
Loretta Hughes
Leo A. Finn
M. J. Farrelly
Wm. F. Lynch
Camp Dodge
Will
Michael Crimmins
Farley
Mr. Crimming
County Cork
Ireland
United States
New York City
Prairie Creek Township
Dubuque County
Iowa
Martello round-up cow attack at Anamosa sale shocks crowd
Anamosa Eureka reports Wm. Brock the Martello auctioneer was charged by a cow during a blooded stock sale. The animal knocked him to the ground before race handlers expelled it. Brock sustained several broken ribs and moves cautiously afterward. Red Faber praised for season earnings and potential new contract. Des Moines Capital notes Faber made 6000 this year and 3600 from world series spoils.
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Anamosa
Eureka
Wm. Brock
Billy
Europe
Des Moines Capital
Red” Faber
Des Moines
J. W. Jarnagin
Iowa Farmer
Cascade
Faber
Nicholas Faber
Iowa
Jarnagin
White Sox
Red
Comiskey
Uncle Peter Guthrie Nearing 95 Despite Busy Year
Hopkinton Leader notes Uncle Peter Guthrie approaches his ninety fifth birthday while cutting a large tree in his yard and converting the timber into stove wood. The article praises his industry and stamina, saying he could outwork many younger men.
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Hale
How I Serve One Chicken Four Days
A family of two or three can make one four pound chicken last four days. Cook the chicken, separate parts, and use broth for gravy and meals. Day one uses bone rich pieces in gravy with dumplings or pie. Day two uses chopped dark meat with creamed gravy on toast. Day three serves breast thin on lettuce or with salad ingredients. Day four reheats broth with spaghetti or milk and serves remaining chicken pieces in gravy.
Notice to Bidders for Bridge Lumber Issued by Jones County
Sealed bids for five carloads of number 1 standard fir bridge lumber will be received by the Jones County Iowa county auditor until 10 o clock Monday November 12 1917. Specifications listed include sizes 8x12x16 3x14x18 8x8x16 and 2x12x10 feet. Bids to be opened at letting with details provided that day.
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Jones County
Iowa
Public Sale Near Hopkinton and Monticello 1917 Auction
Four miles south of Hopkinton and near Monticello and Castle Grove church. Friday November 9 1917 sale starts 11:00 am. 40 head cattle including milch cows calves and heifers. 8 head horses including roan mares and colts. farm machinery grain drill mower plows and implements. 35 barred Plymouth Rock roosters. 50 gallon feed cooker and other equipment. Frew lunch at noon. Terms cash under 10 dollars, over 10 by note at 8 percent with settlement before removal. Auctioneers E Orcutt and J Hopkins, Harvey Richardson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Monticello
Castle Grove Church
Plymouth Rock
John Deere
E. Orcutt
E. J Hopkins
Harvey Richardson
Executrix Appointed in Foster Estate Iowa 1917
The district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed Jessie Locke Foster executrix of the estate of Albert C. Foster deceased. All persons with claims must file with the court clerk sworn and timely. Creditors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa October 4 1917. W I Wallace attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Jacob Sieber
Anamosa
A. D
Albert C. Foster
Jessie Locke Foster
W. I. Wallace
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Family Pills Ad
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedy required. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. Prescribed by physicians, it combines tonics and blood purifiers for catarrhal conditions. Testimonials available. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio. All druggists sell Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Mhall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
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J. Hines
County Auditor
Sampson Dry Cell
Tretz Dutt S.A
Henry H. Schoon
Ava
Rudolph Bohren
Adminisomatan
Aye
Au Doxsee & Doxsee
M. W. Herrick
Reed Herrick & Reed Attorneys At Law
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
Flist Street
Crane Theatre
Wilfred Lucas
Keystone
Dorothy Phillips
Romeo
N. B. Warner
Vagabond Prince
Ann Murdock
Richard Travers
Captain Jinks of
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Horse Marines
Taylor Holmes
Edgar
MR. W. Evans
Grace Church
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
W. F. Rohn
Wm. Rohn
Grace Church Choir Studio
Ricklefs
Icneill
Lange Machine
Balster Motor & Repair Co
Scotch Grove, Iowa
Jones National School of Auctioneering
F.l.story
Wyoming
Sterling
Ilinois
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
MosiMl Betes
Detroit
Maxwell Motor
Maxwell
Bell Telephone System
Department of Communication
Bell System
Iowa Telephone Company
L. P. Waddick
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