Mecums Return to Iowa for Trial on Murder, Escape
The Mecum brothers Charles and Bert were brought from Kingston Ontario to Anamosa after serving time for murder. They face trials for attempting to kill guard Hamaker and for escaping the Iowa state reformatory. Authorities say they will be held in the reformatory until trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Heathcote
McClaughry
State of Iowa
Ike Smith
Mish Coppes
C. J. Cash
Mick Koppes
Leo Roberts
State Reformatory
Geo. C. Lawrence
Henry O’brien
Fred Taylor
James Reley
C. B. Paul
Bert Mecum
Albert Mecum
Charles Smith
Charles Mecum
Charles Franklin Mecum
Earl Baldwin
Anamosa
Joe Dickson
J. F. Stack
George Clark
F. D. Ewing
James Stafford
Mecums
Kingston
Ontario
Detroit
Chicago
Jones County
Charles
FL. Webster
Bert A. Downing
Towa
Iowa State Penitentiary
Webster
Mecum Twins
America
Canada
Dominion
British Columbia
Anamosa Penitentiary
Hamaker
Reformatory
Liberty Bond Meeting Draws Wide Jones County Attendance
A well attended Jones county gathering at Anamosa courthouse aimed to boost liberty bond subscriptions. Delegates from nearly every township heard George L. Schoonover outline county organizing steps and Captain led committees to solicit with rotating lieutenants and ten committeemen each. Louis Gardner chairs publicity and J. W. Coxsee leads speakers committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Anamosa
Jones County
George L. Schoonover
Wright
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Cass
Clifford Hale
Castle Grove
C. A. McLaughlin
Clay
John Neelans
Fairview
W. L. Lamb
Greenfield
A. H. Newman
Hale
Henry Kruse
Jackson
William Byerly
Monticello
Lovell
J. A. Voorhees
Madison
James Livingstone
Oxford
A. Grimwood
Richland
Rome
N. C. Hall
Scotch Grove
M. J. McNeilly
Washington
Wayne
Will Daly
Wyoming
E. E. Meyers
Louis Gardner
J. W. Coxsee
Lighting Farms Face Market Hype and Junk Risk
Cedar Rapids readers are urged to carefully evaluate farm lighting plants before investing. Farmers seek profitable gear, but many cheap outfits may become junk. Buy informed by independent sources to ensure the right system and ease chores for workers and households. The Atchison Globe notes little unexpected action while markets wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Pastor Bradford’s Ames Appointment Delights Hopkinton
Rev. Bradford traveled to Washington to seek a chaplaincy in the national army but was transferred by Bishop Stuntz to the Des Moines conference as the college pastor of the Methodist church at Ames. He pressed to be released but will proceed to Ames, where he is highly regarded and chosen above many qualified applicants.
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Hopkinton
Bradford
Washington
L D. C
National Army
Stuntz
Des Moines
Methodist Church
Ames
Iowa City
Select Seed Corn Now for 1918 Planting in Jones County
Farmers are urged to select seed corn early this year due to frost risk and corn sap content. Early, well dried storage and testing yield 7 to 9 bushels more per acre. If 60 percent already select seed, boosting to 100 percent could add 40,000,000 bushels statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
Fred F. Clark
Adverse Possession Suit in Monticello Iowa
Harvey S Richardson sues Nirena Warriner and unknown occupants plus Monticello city in Jones county Iowa for title by thirty years open adverse possession. The petition seeks establishment of estate and barred claims with costs, default if not answered by November 20 1917.
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District Court of Iowa
Jones County
A. D
Harvey S$. Richardson
Nirena J. Warriner
Warriner
Monticello
Iowa
Maple Street
Lot 8
Grant Stambaugh
Clerk of the District Court
Piust
Jais Herrick & Reed
Rankin to Speak on Prohibition in Monticello
Non A G Rankin will speak at the Monticello opera house next Monday at 8 15 pm on prohibition. The October 15 prohibition amendment election adds interest. Admission is free and a large crowd is expected as Rankin, the Moulder Orator, is a noted prohibition lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Non
A. G. Rankin
Monticello
Opera House
Rankin
Moulder
Ile
Most Effective Pacifist Aims for War Victory
Quote emphasizes pacifism through action aiding victory in war. Mentions Germany must be defeated. Includes note about glasses being tested and fitted with Dr. L. G. Stubler referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Germany
L. G. Stubler
L. G. Stuhler
Wanted help and farm land in Monticello area
A compact Monticello newspaper page lists Wanted ads including competent family help with good wages at Black 88, 110 to 160 acre farm for John G. Schoon, two canning factory workers needed, kerosene two burner oil stove request, a no trespassing notice from D J Hogan, a six room bungalow for sale on 7th street by C C Curtis, and a housework position sought by Hattie Hoag with boarder-house option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Township
Maquoketa River
E. BE. Reed
J. W. Coxsee
Hogs to be Sold at Mt. Vernon Poland China Sale
E. Forest will hold his semi annual Poland China hog sale at Mt. Vernon on Tuesday October 9th. Forest will meet parties coming from the east at Martelle and allow return via Clinton the same evening if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Forest
Poland
Mt. Vernon
Forest
C. M. & St. P. Railroad
Martelle
Clinton
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa
Public notice from Jones County Iowa district court appoints an administrator for Frederick Renk deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa September 18 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jones County
Jacob Sleber
Said County
Jacob Sieber
Ted
George A, Fisher
Jones Co
Doxsee & Doxsee
District Court
Frederick Renk
Anamosa
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Criminal Court
Atchison Globe
Marshalltown Times-Republican
A. G. Hanken
Phone Black
John G. Schoon
Monticello Express Office
Langworthy
Harry Sanderson
Viola
Hall
Geo. Albery
D. J. Hogan
Joe Miller
7Th Street
C. C. Curtis
Hattie Hoag
Henry Hellberg
German Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Wayne Center
Wayne Township
Gerd Harms
C. E. Brainerd
Club
St. Nicholas
Century Magazine
Youths Companion
Martha Peet
South Cedar Street
Karl Renk
Doxsee
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill Hardware Store
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
Lovell Block
F.B. Collins, Piano Tuner
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
B.J. Cheney & CO
C. H. Schipman
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Colorado
Alaska
United States
Goodrich
Goodrich Tires
B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron
Silvertown
Cole’s
Cole
Cross Hardware Co
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