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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1915

Page

2

Obituary and Local Notices From Wyoming Iowa

John H. Rothwedder born Germany October 2 1845 died Wyoming Iowa October 30 1915 aged 70 28. He lived in Illinois Clinton county Iowa Missouri and Jones county contributing to community growth. Survived by wife Fredrica Guebel five sons two daughters. Public and family notices cover land purchases moves and visits including Kohwedder funeral and newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs Conger.

Wyoming John H. Rothwedder Germany Iowa America Ilinois Clinton County Fredrica Guebel Missouri Iones County Rothwedder Robwedders Rohwedder Bearinger Nolan Bros Canton Joe Hildwards Wyoming Township O. L. Barrows Foote Ired Smith Peter Sepmalfeldi Porter Aitterton Will Wilcox Marion Muneypenny Byerley N. Wilcox Kansas City Wm. Ytourtetlott East Green Street Ralph Heasty Des Moines R. M. Heasty Edna Cedar Rapids Kridna Kay Heasty Davenport Dan Tebo A. A. Vaughn E. M. Babcock Mallicoat Clayton Field H. M. Carpenter, Jr Kohwedder Charles Conger B. D. Smith Mt. Vernon

Cattle Collision Near Anamosa Alters Local Road Scene

S M Hosford bumped into cows near Anamosa causing a slight axle bend and damaged fenders. Rev Kramer will conduct chapel services next Sunday with missionary talk in the evening. Community notes include visits, meetings, and travel from Castle Grove to Cedar Rapids and Monticello.

S. M. Hosford Anamosa Kramer Christian Endeavor O’brien Christ Hmiden Byrne Tarpox Harris Earl Gillilan Lloyd Hopkinton K. J. Noble Florence Leon Marshalltown Enroute Elsie Noble A. W. Cramer Monticello Ladies’ Aid Society J. A. McLaughlin Pearl Hessey Mary Coxsee Milonie McLaughlin Mr. Hughes Lester Hughes Baby Buck Creek Will Hiller Fred Bessie Bertha Harken California T. A. King Harken Fonte

Weather Man Takes October Vacation

The weather report note from Omaha implies the meteorologist booked a vacation in October, affecting forecast updates and routine communication with readers.

Omaha World-Herald

Prairieburg News Briefs Prompt Alarming Health Updates

In Prairieburg on November 7 Mrs. Powers returned from Des Moines after an X ray diagnosed cancer of the stomach with little hope for recovery. Mrs. Lester Stone is in St Luke’s hospital Cedar Rapids awaiting an appendectomy and is reported recovering well. Mrs. J B Bhatapan hosted Mrs. Rogers and Zella for the winter in Springville due to poor health. Rk W Baker plans building repairs to ensure safety when carpenters are available. Mr and Mrs Raymond Richards welcomed a son born Tuesday the 2nd. Mrs Frank Herald died Tuesday at midnight from heart trouble. A new son arrived at the Will Trieft home near Doggan last week. Mr and Mrs Ed Burlingham and Mr and Mrs John Sible visited Monticello Saturday. Mrs George Chase of Waukon visits her parents. Ladies Aid met Thursday at the Lamont Fronk Mubaughlin home. Monticello resident Mubaughlin Jr returned to Washington DC Monday. Mrs Pear Bowman and children of Lost Nation visiting the Bure. Remember the M I banner supper on November 20.

Prairieburg Wo. Powers Des Moines Lester Stone St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids J. B. Bhatapan Rogers Zella Springville Will Trieft Doggan Ed Burlingham John Sible Monticello George Chase Waukon L. HE. Minehart Charles Lamont Fronk Mubaughlin, Jr

Center Junction Literary Society Program Planned

Center Junction high school announces the first Literary Society program in the opera hall on Wednesday evening November 17. An illustrated sermon is set for Sunday evening November 11 at the Center Junction Presbyterian church with all invited. Mrs A A Scofield and Misses Marietta Letze and Maggie McDonald discuss prices for rug weaving from ingrain carpets. Several local residents visit relatives and attend church events amid various travels and illnesses.

Center Junction Presbyterian Church A. A. Scofield Marietta Letze Maggie McDonald W. W. Dodge Center Point Myron Dodge Garlton Mt. Vernon M. . Church Elizabeth Mend Sargant Nebraska James Mend W. Wes Presbyterian Church Will Leech

Altruman Club Meeting Reports Readings and Papers

Onslow November 9 the Altruman club met with Mrs John Kennedy on Friday November 5. Mrs Dennison presided with ten members present. Brown read excerpts from The Courtship of Miles Standish and led a Virginia and New England lesson. Papers on John Smith and Roger Williams were presented. Next meeting set for November 19 with Mrs Scrogpie.

Onslow Altruman John Kennedy Dennison Longfellow Miss Brown Miles Standish Virginia New England John Smith Roger Williams Scrogpie

Death of Mrs. Clemens Oeschger in Cascade

Mrs. Clemens Oeschger a Richland township native aged 79 died at her Cascade home last Monday after years of ill health. Born Catherine Galen in Luxembourg October 4 1836 she married Clemens Oeschger in 1859 and moved to Cascade after 14 years in Richland township. Survived by husband seven children thirty two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral held at St Marys church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev J B Albers.

Clemens Oeschger Richland Cascade Cascade Pioneer Cathering OU Oeschger Deueased Catherine Galen Grand Duche Luxemberg Europe United States Clemens Deadger Tete Des Marts Jackson County Iowa Richland Township Jones County Peter Peter Grollinger Whitewater Township Arthur Crim Monticello C. Cashen Lincoln Nebraska Alya Like Paul Staner Charles Oeschger Albert Anna Lena Oeschger Galen Tost. Mary’s Church J. B. Albers

Four Year Old Girl Killed on Viola Tracks

The four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Clark was struck and killed by a northbound train on the C M St Paul Railway near Viola. An inquest was held by Cedar Rapids coroner officials. The child was a niece of Mrs. John Fluckiger of Lovell township.

Seymour Clark C. M. & St. Paul Viola Saaid Cedar Rapids John Fluckiger Lovell Township

Noted Jones County citizen Noyes dies at 80

N B Noyes of Onslow died Saturday morning November 6 at his home, aged 80. A veteran of the Civil War, he served 25 years as Onslow postmaster and wrote for The Monticello Express for about twenty-five years. Survived by his second wife M J Worrell and five children, he was active in the Methodist church and a respected longtime community figure. His son Walter died in the Spanish American War.

N. B. Noyes Jones County Onslow Upton Noyes Nebraska Mr. Noyes Addison County Vermont Iowa Ohio 29Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Henrietta Crowell Gratie M. J. Worrell Bertha M. Tratter Portland Oregon Fannie E. McDonald Florida Walter T Arthur Wynot Lou Easler Walter Harrison Monticello Express The Express Methodist Episcopal Church Grand Army of the Republic Wyoming

Funeral Rites for Noyes Highlight Onslow Memorials

Members of the Women’s Relief corps and many guests gathered in Onslow to honor the birth anniversary and memory of Noyes. Speakers from Wyomin g and Monticello reflected on his community service, teaching, and church involvement. Surviving Ben Paul Grand Army Post veterans attended the funeral services conducted by Rev. Van Buren and aides, with attendees from Anamosa, Monticello, Center Junction, and Wyoming.

Women’s Relief Corps Onslow Noyen A. M. Loomis N. B. Noyes Ben Paul Grand Army Post Wyoming W. Kk. van Buren Vipton Onion Charge Davis Benbow Presbyterian Church Anamosa Monticello Center Junction van Buren Noyes

Mrs James Lahey remembered in Farley obit

Mrs Anna Daly Lahey a former Bankston resident died in Chicago after visiting Dr Murphy She was 50 and survived by husband James four children Ralph Alfred Mary Cecelia six brothers and one sister The funeral was at St Josephs church Farley last Saturday with many relatives in attendance.

Dubuque Farley Matthew Daly Bankston St. Joseph’s Church

Mason City Leads Population Gains in 1915 Census

Census figures released in 1915 show Mason City with a 52 percent population gain from 11,280 to 17,066 between 1910 and 1915. Other notable gains include Chariton 37 percent and Sioux City 20 percent with Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Waterloo Des Moines also rising. C. N. Patrick, glasses fitted.

Mason City Chariton Sioux City Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Waterloo Des Moines

Trouble in Co op Packing Plant In Marshalltown

In Marshalltown a co operative packing plant faces trouble after a new company formed with 18500 dollars already paid in. Plans to merge with Brittain and Co and issue 65000 in seven percent demand notes trigger stockholders’ protest. They accuse officers of the association and seek to block the deal pending court action. They deem the capital insufficient and refuse further subscriptions or property purchases.

Marshalltown Brittain & Co Q. L. Ingeldus D. H. Naylor, Jr

Death of Walter E. Baldwin in Missouri

The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes the sudden death of Walter E. Baldwin, formerly of Cascade Iowa, in Saxony Missouri after a brief illness. Born October 29 1863 in Galena Illinois he was son of Isaac Baldwin a state senator. He leaves wife stepmother three sisters Evelyn Birdena and Mrs H Lynn and brothers C D Baldwin and Frank.

Dubuque Wabash I. Baldwin Cascade Evelyn Birdena H. Lynn Polk City Iowa C. D Cascade Pioneer Frank

In The Widest Sense Marion Register Note

A fragment discusses a debate over tariffs and an implied national economic stance. It hints at tensions between liberty and protectionism and references America first rhetoric without explicit condemnation. The readable text centers on a pretense rather than direct policy details.

Marion Register Amon America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Castle Grove George van Buren J. M. King Adelbert Langworthy Herman Hahn Manchester Harry Orcutt Union Township Grace Noble S. M. Benedict Studebaker Clemens Oesehger Philadelphia Armenia James Lahey C. N. Patrick Eastman An Hastman Kodaak Chester NI Patrick Geo. Stunler’s Sons Co Walter E. Baldwin Ce Ee Rickless Montic Ello Harry E. Netcott Independence, Iowa E. G. Rawson Onslow, Iowa Horse Hospital George Albery Cedar Street First Street George Stuhler Stuttler’s Buster Stahler’s
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