Local society notes from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns
Mrs. O H Soetje is in Cedar Rapids today while W M Welch visited Manchester. Numerous residents visit nearby towns. births and visits are noted including a son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Wilken. Travel, shopping ads, and new business openings appear amid a flurry of social updates from Anamosa to Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Soetje
Cedar Rapids
W. M. Welch
Manchester
John Wilken
The
Stork
Frank Vernimont
John J. Locher
Lawrence Jacobs
Waterloo
Monticello Daily Gossip Highlights Local Movements
Residents report visits and trips across Iowa and beyond. Mrs Will Putnam spent the week in Manchester while Reed attended legal business there. Several families, including Hogan and Polishta, visited Cedar Rapids and Monticello relatives. Major N G W Winner sold at Manchester street carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Putnam
Manchester
N. G. W. Winner
Local News and Notices in Anamosa Area
F L Webster and wife of Ana mosa spent Sunday in town with relatives and are pleased with surroundings. Gaudenz Marugg, advertises a public auction, leases his farm to Jacob Kissling and will move to Canada after visiting Switzerland. Cross Hardware Co receives a large carload of cement delayed due to car shortage. 1611 Raymond Slauson returns from homesteading in South Dakota and now owns a good quarter section. Harrison Corbett improves from illness and is moved to his daughter Mrs Dice in Center Junction. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr L Q Stubler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Webster
Anamosa
Mr. Webster
Gaudenz Marugg
The
Express
Jacob Kissling
Canada
Switzerland
Cross Hardware Co
Raymond Slauson
South Dakota
Harrison Corbett
Dice
Center Junction
Marshall Family Plans Extended Rock Island Visit
Mrs. Marshall Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Marshall traveled to Rock Island last Friday evening. Mr. Marshall returned Monday morning, while the women anticipate an extended stay. W. A. Beery went to Chicago Monday night to stock the dry goods store on the corner and will take a few afternoons off to watch the World Series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Lovell
Catherine
Chicago
Lucien Rice
York
Nebraska
W.A. Beery
Local Notables and Business Notes Across Jones County
I G Matthiessen lands furniture contract for German Lutheran church with competitive pricing. Verdon Welch passes the Des Moines bar exam. McNeal Co. highlights affordable jewelry. Local church women report 240 dollars for expenses and benevolences. Corbin and driver tour East in a 4000 mile Ford trip with one tire puncture. Various residents report births surgeries travels and visits including Mrs Miller eye operation and European trip reports. Dr Dwight Smith to locate in Mason City. Mrs Schweitzer marks 84th birthday with family from Dubuque and Nashville ties.
Stuhler Hosts Old-Time Stag Party For Friends
George W. Stuhler celebrated a milestone birthday in his sixties with a stag party Thursday evening. He entertained male friends in a playful reunion of youth, guiding the lively games and repartee that kept guests amused and engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stuhler
George
Local Visitors and a Monticello Remembrance
Frances Hogg return visit from California with Marion Sleeper and friends. Edward and Mrs. Kuhlman of Maryland guests of Mrs Drees. Brother Charles Doutrick dies in Chicago. J A Doutrick seeks possible interment in Monticello. Charles, 50, widower with no children, known to Monticello residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hogg
California
Marion Sleeper
Hogg
T. J. Peak
Monticello
Jones County
Edward Kuhlman
Hagarstown
Maryland
J. A. Doutrick
Charles Doutrick
Chicago
Hare tested and glasses fitted
Hare underwent vision screening and glasses were fitted by Dr. L. G. Stubler.
Miss Vernie Reade Weds Everett Tremain in Local Episcopal Parsonage
Miss Vernie Reade daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Reade married Everett Tremain of Indiana last Tuesday at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage officiated by Rev Roy V Porter. The couple traveled to Indiana to visit Tremain's parents and may settle there. Tremain previously resided nearby and the bride is praised for domestic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Reade
Samuel Reade
Roy V. Porter
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Everett Tremain
Indiana
Hoosier State
Furniture Discount Sale Closes October 15 at Matthiassen
The big discount sale on furniture at F G Matthias sen closes October 15. Mr Matthiasen adds stoves and rugs to his stock and expects new goods ready for inspection by October 15. The town gains a complete line of home furnishings from a well regarded local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Matthiassen
Daughters of the American Revolution Hold Anamosa Meeting
The Francis Shaw Chapter 601 of Anamosa held its regular meeting in Monticello last Friday with 30 members present. Miss Catharine Lovell attended, Mrs. Eleanor Strawman welcomed members, Mrs. Hartman read a paper on The Home Yesterday and Tomorrow, and Miss Strawman plus Miss Agnes Stirton contributed readings and piano selections. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Shaw
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anamosa
Catharine Lovell
Monticello
Eleanor Strawman
Hartman
Scarcity of housing drives families to double up this fall
The article notes severe housing shortage this fall with families doubling up and some tenants forced to move or leave town as rentals fill. Prospects for new homes are seen next spring, including planned houses by Dr Louis G Stuhler Dr F A Hefner Eugene Byers and Ike Suter among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis G. Stuhler
F. A. Hefner
Eugene Byers
Ike Suter
Youth Pleaded Guilty in Store Break-In Paroled by Judge
Olyde Olmetead, indicted for breaking into Renk & Cropp, pleaded guilty. Judge Smith parole set under his attorney, with risk of transfer to reform school if parole violated. Public note expresses faith in leniency guiding the boy toward better conduct with support and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyde Olmetead
Renk & Cropp
Young Cascade youth boards train to Cedar Rapids
A young Cascade region man, old enough to aid the country in November, rode the train to Cedar Rapids from this station last Monday evening. He spoke frankly about his first railroad journey, insisting he would stay in the same seat and not change cars despite advice to alight at Marion for the electric cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Tony Wilers horsae shoe tourney grinds to tight finish
Tony Wilers horsae shoe tourney drew eight contestants. John Matthiessen captured first prize for most ringers, not paid from gate receipts. George Green earned bronze for second place with his blubber tipping trick, and Bill LeClerc finished third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Wilers
John Matthiessen
George Green
Bill LeClerc
Early Morning Wedding Ties McKinney and Miss Simona
Charles McKinney manager of Graustark company wed Miss Louiszita Simona who played Princess Vetive the night before at the opera house. Squire Kooparasa hosted the ceremony at dawn. Witnesses were William and Harry Stuhler. The couple departed north aboard the Calmar Clipper at 8:20 as a strong entertainment program followed with musical numbers and readings by the Price family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Koop
Charles McKinney
Graustark
Louiszita Simona
Princess Vetive
Opera House
Mrs. McKinney
District Court Proceedings Open with Several Verdicts
The September term of the district court will adjourn soon after a week with a few minor cases. The jury returned a not guilty verdict in State v Grim for criminal libel following overnight deliberations. Thirteen other trials concluded or were resolved, including guilty verdicts, guilty pleas, and various injunctions and administrative orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Frank Grim
George Thompson
John Yarrington
Ft. Madison
Clyde Olmstead
Monticello
H. G. A. Harper
Monticello October 1887 notable local notes
Fred Reichenbach and Major Farwell returned from trips to Colorado and New Mexico. J A Wright sold Prairie Hill store to Harm Rickels. Rev George Scott preached farewell at M E church. J P Dolliver spoke at the opera house on the 18th. Farwell farm sold for $14 000. Mrs Rickles and Emma visited Germany. Dr Grant Hicks secured a New York hospital post. Mrs Coxsee returned from Salem Ohio. Charles Moses wed Miss Hughes on the 20th. Bowens Prairie farmer damaged by watering milk. loss $160. Dr Isaac Russell abroad writing letters. Major Whittle began revival meetings with 75 conversions. A J Jackson became station agent replacing Jim Winsor. Henry Robinson funded a $300 Lutheran bell in Wayne in memory of his wife. Jury disagreed in Haines Brunthaver case and settled themselves. The thermometer fell to eight degrees, coldest October day in 30 years. C H Matson and Anna Mace wed at Monticello. Mill patrons urged to visit for service. Patrick, watchmaker and jeweler, invites customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
the Express
Fred Reichenbach
Colorado
Farwell
New Mexico
J. A. Wright
Prairie Hill
Harm Rickels
George KM. Scott
M. Ei
J. P. Dolliver
Opera House
H. Sandhouse
R. A. Rickless
Emma
Germany
Grant Hicks
New York
J. W. Coxsee
Salem
Ohio
Charles G. Moses
Jasie II
Hughes
Scotch Grove
Bowens’ Prairie
Isaac Russell
Ireland
Scotland
Major Whittle
A. J. Jackson
Jim Winsor
Henry Robinson
Lutheran Church
Wayne
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Marshalltown
Marcus Hayden
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Reed
M. J. Hogan
Old Monnier Building
Lang’s Mill
Sycamore Street
Ed Polishta
Lubbe Ortjes
J. L. Arduser
Rickles Gerdes
Otto Bader
William Brazelton
William Purdue
Rock Rapids
Iowa
J. S. Hall
John W. Schweitzer
B. T. Allen
John Miller
Dora Rohr
Harlville
L. G. Stuhler
Kate Stuhler
Dubuque
Warnicke
Russell Stabler
Michigan
Della Sutherland
Grace Schneider
Wayne Coykendahl
Strawberry Point
Martin Kehoe
Harry Ames
Clyde, Ohio
J. W. Campbell
Flora
Walter Riser
Reuben Dress
Henry Monk
Patrick
Messrs. C. H. Shhipman
August Ricklefs
G. P. Rockstad
George Guyan
Peter Prahm
Frank Locher
Congregational Church
Newton's
George Henrichs
Platte, South Dakota
John Hughes
Mr. Hughes
West Branch
Will Corbin
the Presbyterian Church
Gladys Fairbanker
Mary Coxsee
Mt. Vernon
Fairbanks
James A. McNeal & Co’s
Mesdames
Paul Jacobs
John Thomas
Mr. Jacobs
Mary Hannawalt
Cedar Falls
D. BE. Bannawalt
Deitrick’s
L. Q. Stubler
I, G. Matthiessen
Verdon QO. Welch
Lenox College
Yale
James A. McNeal & Co
New Jewelers
the Methodist Episcopal Church
William H. Corbin
Tom Warner
Ben Harris
Andrew Cassady
Indianapolis
Chester
Illinois
King Street
K. D. Miller
Iowa City
E. V. Miller
Hans Kettletz
Dora
Dwight Smith
Chicago Medical College
Mason City
Smith
Charles Hughes
Nashville
Tennessee
Charlie
John Schweitzer
Buol Sr
GC. Buol
Berdill
Edward Parker
Eva Kent
Alice
Ben Little
Oelwein
Matthiessen
Michael McLaughlin
Doutrick
Price
Lucile
Ber Kipling
Mandalay
Mr. Scott
Jarney
Stella Price
Jin
Lowell State Bank
Frank Jacque
Jacques
Hilison
Frank Jacqua
Menefee Va
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Oscar H. Soetija
Jumma Geiseva
Joe Repstein
Logan D. Smith
Mabel Smith
W. B. Brock
James J. Kinkaid
R. M. Peet
City of Anamosa
A. N. Potter
J. A. Hanley
J. F. Whalen Et al
Elizabeth Benham
James Peeters
O.M
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Srate Rad
Chester O
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Willa
Frank B. Wosoba
Rachel KK. Ellison
Mary H. Hoover
Ellen White
George Haines
John Brunthaver
C. H. Matson
Langworthy
Anna Mace
Hugh Lone
Thos. Oliver
Farmer
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Serge
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