Local Notes From Scotch Grove Community
Correspondence from Scotch Grove November highlights Fred Otten one week back from Canada with a decent harvest. Rev Parks hosts Brotherhood class gathering. enjoyable evening. John Hildenbrandt of Hygiene Colorado tours en route to Chicago aviation school. John Calahan shipped hundred bushels onions to Cedar Rapids firm. Mrs Belzer returns home to Skokuk. J L Himebaugh advertises shoe sale starting November 22. Cedar Rapids and Ryan visits noted among others. Snipe hunting instruction offered by Heine. Red Cross meets with Mrs. M M Sinclair this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Fred Otten
Canada
Parks
Brotherhood
John Hildenbrandt
Hygiene
Colorado
Chicago
John Calahan
Cedar Rapids
Belzer
D. A. Parks
Skcokuk
J. L. Himebaugh
Harry Johnson
Arend Balster
Minnie Hedden
L. R. Leesacamp
John Helmrichs
Ryan
Heine
A. P. Moats
G. Thompson
Center Junction
Joy Himebaugh
Manchester
Williard
Mabel Henrichs
Ames
Ray Sanford
Frank Himebaugh
Cedar Falls
Anna Folkerts
Miss Farhni
Camp Dodge
Anna Otten
Minnesota
Lee Hutton
Excelsior
Minn
Will Sutherland
The
Red Cross
M. M. Sinclair
Pelkey
Wyoming
Frank
Community News and Moves in Wyoming
Wyoming notes a family relocation to Florida with Bryant Wettstein leaving his post at Wyoming Mutual Telephone Co. Peter Jansen returns as lineman to manage telephone lines. Several local shifts include Jansen coming from Electric Light & Power, Hugh Campbell and wife possibly moving into town, and R H White family moving into Wettstein residence. An auction by John Koranda is planned southeast of town with upcoming basketball at Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Otto Wettstein
Bryant
Florida
Wyoming Mutual Telephone Co
Peter Jansen
Electric Light & Power Company
Jansen
J. T. Wherry
Washington Street
George Holub
Mr. Wilson
Garrison
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Ralph Mheasty
East Ridge
Henry Bramer
Hugh Campbell
Sand Spring Social Notes and Local Moves
Sand Spring news records J J Matthiessen buying a Monticello house and plan to move soon with Will Matthiessen to occupy the vacated farm. Cedar Rapids visitors include A J Mitchell and family. Various visits and social events spread among Monticello Hopkinton and surrounding towns with shoppers and witnesses in a Chicago lawsuit.
Samuel Fleming Dies in Prairieburg After Ill Health
Samuel Fleming died Friday at 10 a.m. in Prairieburg after a period of poor health. The death came as a shock to relatives and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Samuel Fleming
Local news notes span community events and incidents
Services were held at the home and burial occurred in the cemetery west of town. Wesley Walker was brought home Sunday after a motorcycle accident. injury severity unknown. A newborn daughter arrived at the Ralph Richards home near Kensett. Electric lighting progress nears completion. Rural carrier Mr Brown will transfer to Central City. Mrs Clara Fehr and Mrs Seward Smith visited Chas Wood’s near Marion. Mr and Mrs John Sible and Mrs L A Schoonover shopped in Cedar Rapids. Neighbors harvested corn for Mrs Clara Fehr. A Y M C A mass meeting was held at Came’s hall Sunday afternoon. A Red Cross benefit dance raised sixty five dollars. Seward L Smith and Elmo Delancey were in Marion. In Anamosa, Mrs J B Rhatigan and children visited two days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Richards
Kensett
Iowa
Brown
Central City
Clara Fehr
Seward Smith
Chas. Wood
Marion
John Sible
L. A. Schoonover
Cedar Rapids
Came’s Hall
Red Cross
Seward L. Smith
Elmo DeLancey
J. B. Rhatigan
Anamosa
Onslow Local Notices and Tea Proceedings
Onslow events include stove demonstrations by Franks & Sons featuring Cole hot blast ranges with biscuits and coffee. W G Holst showcased hot coffee canned fruits and vegetables. The Johnsontown German church bazaar and supper is set for November 17 at 1 pm and 4 30 pm. Parish activities include Presbyterian church guild at Mrs W E Smith’s on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
IF. M. Franks & Sons
Cole
Clinton
Guild of the
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Smith
Margery Cartright
Rockwell City
W. WH. Reade
Carrie Mackrill
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Ladies of the Missionary Society
Mrs. Brown
Jessie
Anamosa
Lizzie Russell
Malissa Chase
Maquo- Keta
Peter Peterson
Castle Grove selects campaign volunteers for Army Y M C A drive
S. M. Hosford named chairman of the Army Y M C A campaign in Castle Grove township. He selected solicitors in districts including Thomas Hogan Peter M Casper George Miller E C Krominga Will M Lubben Adelbert King James B Waddick James F Hogan and John Tschantz. A basket social at Deer Creek school house district 5 on Friday evening Nov 16 will raise funds with half going to the Red Cross. Essie Coleman to teach district 5 winter term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
S. M. Hosford
Army Y. M. C. A
Thomas Hogan
Peter M. Casper
George Miller
E C Krominga
Will M. Lubben
Adelbert King
James B. Waddick
James F. Hogan
John Tschantz
Castle Grove Township
Deer Creek
Red Cross
Essie M. Coleman
J. J. Dress
Dress
Monticello
New York
J. J. Orcutt
Orcutt
Hopkinton
Harry Fairbanks
H. C. Schnoebelen
Riverside
Redding
G. J. Heiken
Wayne
Earl Gillilan
Kenneth
Center Junction
J. Hogan
Coggan
C. F. Hosford
Center Junction notes and local visits in November
The Red Cross sewing room hours are expanded for those who cannot attend Friday. Local trips include Mr. and Mrs. George Courtney and others to Elwood to visit Rev. Davis. Miss Cora Davis accompanied them home. An error in last week’s money total is corrected to 426.68. Births, meetings, and visits are reported with several families and individuals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
The
Red Cross Society
George Courtney
Leo
Andrew Porter
Elwood
Davis
Cora Davis
M. E. L. A. Society
J. A. McDonald
Nellie Preas
Frank Preas
Monmouth
Lynn Bulgren
Charles Lyon
Dale Dodge
Olin
Ross Young
Paul Magoon
Toronto
Mrs Thos Lowtham Dies After Short Illness
Cascade tolls report the death of Mrs. Thos Lowtham on Monday after a two day bout with influenza. She is survived by her husband wed six months prior and by her mother Mrs. Mary, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Thos. Lowtham
Brippe
Mary
Obituary and local notices from Hartford to Monticello
The item lists relatives of a Hartford Connecticut woman, notes her as a former teacher and postmistress and member of St. Martins church. It mentions Cascade Red Cross auction raising 300 dollars for Christmas soldiers, with auctioneers and Mrs Lane. Casual mentions include visits by Mrs Garrity and Mrs McMullan to Monticello and Sheriff Mills from Anamosa on official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Keefe
Herald
Hawkins
Lane
Joseph Garrity
McMullan
Monticello
Sheriff Mills
Anamosa
Margaret O’brien
War Fund committee seals southern Jones county drive
The Jones county War Fund committee met last Monday and allocated funds from last June’s drive to meet the district allotment. The June campaign raised over 34 million, with 16,500 for Red Cross materials and distribution and 18,000 under local control. Jones county subscriptions totaled 884,600, high versus surrounding counties. Iowa’s total reached 68 percent of its quota. Also noted is the death Friday of Rev. C. H. Beaver near Fairmount Nebraska, with burial in Panther, Dallas county, after a nervous breakdown and pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Fund Committee
Jones County
Red Cross
Delaware
Cedar County
Jackson County
Clinton County
Iowa
C. H. Beaver
Fairmount
Nebraska
Panther
Dallas County
Seven Births and Church Visit Highlight Cascade Pioneer Items
The Cascade Pioneer notes multiple births with parents named Hosch McLees Peiffer and Temple Hill, including a seventh son. It also records appendicitis surgeries on Mrs. Gerald Hamil and Robert J. Martin at Mercy hospital Anamosa and a sermon visit by Rev. Howard C. Irvine of Fenial Presbyterian Monticello with wife and son Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hosch
Karl McLees
John Peiffer
Temple Hill
Gerald Hamil
Robert J. Martin
Hejinian
May
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Howard C. Irvine
Fenial Presbyterian Church
Monticello
Wm. H. Kelley
Irvine
Presbyterian Church
Walter
Select Seed Corn At Picking for 1918 Planting
Fred F. Clark urges Jones County growers to select seed corn during picking to ensure 1918 supply. He recommends saving three to four times the needed seed, sorting ears during unloading or from crib storage, and drying promptly to preserve germination. Surplus seed can be sold at a good price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Kohl wins Jones County baby beef contest prize
Earl Kohl topped the Jones county baby beef contest and earns a trip to the International Livestock Show in Chicago with 100 other winners. His crossbred shorthorn calf gained 690 pounds in 28 days, weighing 1200 pounds at period end, fed for 60.29 dollars. State champion Buckland of Mapleton was named overall winner among counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Co
Earl Kohl
Jones County
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Young Kohl
Chicago
Ames
Iowa Beef Producers
Chicago Packers and Commission
Karl R. Buckland
Mapleton County
Stubborn Man Defies Coal Prices Stirring Market Talk
A Des Moines Register note mocks a man who refuses to order coal until prices drop, while suggesting coal sellers will not yield easily. The column highlights stubborn bargaining as both sides hold fast in a tense price stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Monticello area boys listed in U S service
The Monticello Express lists local youths who have volunteered or been drafted into the United States army. Names include Roy Adamson Harold Adams Paul Balear Bert Barnts and many others with notes that Fred Wales has volunteered for the British army and serves in France. Dr. L G Stuhler is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Monticello
Lst
Monticello Express Office
Roy Adamson
Harold Adams
Paul Balear
Bert Barnts
Edgar Brazelton
William Carmichael
Jacob Carmichael
Millington Carpenter
Halstead M. Carpenter
Karl Clark
Tobe T. Caspers
Frank Dautremont
Forrest D. Deischer
Gerhard D. Freese
John Green
Percy Guilford
George Hallauer
Harold Harford
Albert Hartman
Cyrus Heisey
Frank Hicks
Lowell Hicks
Harry Hoag
Walter Hoffman
Ray Hogan
Clarke A. Hubbard
John W. Hull
Henry J. Husman
John Henry Husman
Fred Lang
Frank Lehman
George Sowers
Albert C. L. Sanford
Lincoln Thoeni
Earl Thomas
John Wilhelm
Dan Wales
Will Wales
Hartley W. Wilkinson
Fred Wales
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sand Spring
J. J. Matthiessen
Will Matthiessen
A. J. Mitchell
Anna
Chester
John Mitchell
R. J. Guthrie
Kate Lang
Ladies’ Aid
R. J. Davis
Sophie Huis
Anna Guthrie
Vernon Slauson
Fothergill
Fred Egger
J. L. Paulsen
Fritz Husman
C. K. Greer
R. J. McNeill
Len Lang
Herman Gundich and Sons
M. C. Green
Henry Hiben
G. Bohlken
Alex Blair
Jeannette
Wesley P. Bryan
Glen Rogers
Hanken
H. S. Pierce
Wesley Walker
John Paul, Jr
Bayard
Kansas
Nettie Albery
Holst
Charles Rowe
Davenport
Will Sears
Cascade Pioneer
Fred F. Clark
Fred Clark
Beam
Agricultural Department of Washington
Jones County Improvement Association
L. G. Stuhler
Crane Theatre
Wm.Desmond
Paddy O'Hara
Vitagraph
Keystone
Robert Harron
Knight
Aleve
Chien
Ricklefs
Icneill
Denkhoff
Coats
Serge
Beery Bros
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