Civil Service Exam Set for Prairieburg Postmaster Role
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam on November 11 in Manchester Iowa to certify for a fourth class post master vacancy at Prairieburg and other openings. Applicants must be 21 or older, open to U S citizens, and reside in the local postal territory. forms are available at Prairieburg post office or Washington DC.
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Prairieburg
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Manchester
Iowa
Prairisburg
U. 98
U. S. Civil Service
Washington
Ida M. Wagner
Warren Whitney
Mesdames Adda Paul
Libbie Reid Baldwin
May Ward Tampin
Burg
Elmo DeLancey
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Wilkinson
Cedar Rapids
Park
Frank Lawrence
J. Sible
J. B. Rhatigan
Monticello
Velma Whitney
Cedar Falls
Madge DeLancey
Central City
Harry Flockhart
C. O. Rowley
Hester Rowley
Rose Chismore
Scotch Grove Cemetery Funds Grow As Townspeople Gather
The Scotch Grove Cemetery association reported 3035 in contributions at its second annual meeting held October 9. About two thirds are invested in bonds to fund future care. A new iron fence was erected and grounds improved. Trustees elected for the coming year are B C Hughes J W Hutton H M Carson J L Prouty C A Sutherland. A detailed stockholder report will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Scotch Grove Cemetery Association
B. C. Hughes
J. W. Hutton
Prohibition Party
Anamosa
Bert Kiburz
Montana
Scotch Grave
Elges
Lang
R.P. Clark
Edgewood
Frank Jones
Perry Sutherland
Frank Himebaugh
Dubuque
Charles Stott
Monticello
J.T. Brady
Silvian Bigby
F. W. Royden
Harry Johnson
Marion
Gladys Himebaugh
Epworth
Local Births and a Wedding Reported
Born to Mr and Mrs Joseph WInans a boy on September 21 a birth announced. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Kremer last Saturday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Cavanaugh last Saturday evening. At oclock Monday morning in St Martins church Miss Rita Brown wed Mr Isadore Bisenius in a ceremony by Rev L Roche. Mr and Mrs Michael Callahan of Prairie Creek township mourn their four year old son Joseph who died September 27 after one days illness. A daughter born October 2 at St Lutes hospital Cedar Rapids to Mr and Mrs Harold Monilaw of that city. Mrs Monilaw formerly Zelda Beatty daughter of Mr and Mrs S B Beatty and the grandparents are elated over the birth of their first grandchild.
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Joseph Winans
Frank Kremer
John Cavanaugh
St. Martin’s Church
Rita Brown
Isadore Bisenius
L. Roche
Michael Callahan
Prairie Creek Township
Joseph
St. Lute’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Harold Monilaw
That City
Henry Vernimont
David Sumter
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Kate Wilhelm
David Wilhelm
Cacar Scetje
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
Michigan
J. W. Davies
Congregational
Monticello
John Dignan
G. M
St. P. Ry
Oxford Junction
R. N. Earhart
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Conference
Charles Northrop
Misa Kendall
Maquoketa
George Wilkens
John Brown
Amber
Scotland
O. L. van Meter
Kanass City
Lewis Peltier
Edith Sherman
Rockford
Illinois
Eugene Pierce
Anna Farrall
West Middlesex
Pennsylvania
Pierce
Samuel Eby
Scotch Grove
Nellies
Imogene Danham
Michigan State University
John Rigby
Andrew
Iowa
Isaac Rigby
David Street
Ohio
Anamosa
Charles Winner
Brush Creek
Noble
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Center Junction
Beals
Dice
Prospect Avenue
Thunder Heights
Hd Duncan
Stingley
The
Presbyterian Church
Frank Livingston
John Alexander
Frank Serbonsek
Myrtle Livingstone
Francis Ward
Anamosa Sanitarium
Stewart Smith
Cornell Colleges
J. N. Smith
Stewart
Velma Henderson
Ethel Rice
Belle Norris
Marguerite McNeilly
Miss Wilcox
Thomas Moncrief
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Minnesota
Onslow Deaths and Local Notices
Harriet Spencer of Onslow dies at 96 after seven years of invalid life. Funeral held at South Mineral church with Rev. Carey officiating. Also notes a baby girl of Lee Spooner dying in Clinton Iowa and funeral plans for Bethel cemetery. Local social visits and travel to Denver set among Onslow residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
Harriet Spencer
James
Melvin
Mia
Lyons
Harriet Lamey
South Mineral Church
Carey
Lee Spooner
Clinton
Iowa
Spooner
Bethel Cemetery
M. J. Hasler
Florence Craig
Independence
Charles Easler
Charles Rowe
Bess
Denver
Colorado
Rowe
Andrew Hutton
Rich Hill
Missouri
Stella Logan
Wisconsin
R. R. Miller
Community News Briefs From Center Junction
Miss Frances Ward recovering well after appendicitis operation at Mercy hospital Ana mosa. A reception at the parsonage honored Ray Davis and wife with sixty five guests. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Courtney left for Florida for the winter seeking better health. Epworth League was hosted by Miss Georgia Davis last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leggett visited daughter Mrs va Farr and family. Mrs. Lucy Milner of Wyoming visited her father J. H. Courtney and family. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Serbousek shopped in Monticello Saturday. Mrs. Will Alexander left for Chicago. Mrs. B. N. Bethmun recovering from illness. Mrs. J. M. Young visited Springville last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ward
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Ray. Davis
Puesta
J. H. Courtney
Florida
J. M. Young
Springville
Local Notes From Castle Grove Area
Castle Grove reports Democratic candidates W A Hopan and W P Connery visiting fences in the area. A Hosford family trip to Kasota Minnesota and a school vacation tied to a teachers institute at Oxford Junction are noted. Hissa Noble leaves for Columbia University in New York City to study. New daughter for Mr and Mrs Henry Barrack. Balster family visits Strawberry Point. Mrs A DeWitt of Monticello spends time in Castle Grove. M J Hogan drills a well near the Catholic church. Painters work on Henry Knake’s new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hopan
W. P. Connery
Anamosa
S. M. Hosford
Kasota
Minnesota
Oxford Junction
Hissa Noble
New York City
Columbia University
Henry Barrack
L. F. Balster
Strawberry Point
A. DeWitt
Monticello
Castle Grove
M. J. Hogan
Henry Knake
Convent School Assured In Anamosa Development Plans
Archbishop Keane visited Anamosa to inspect sites for a convent school. Work on a new Masonic Temple at the former Anamosa House site begins this week costing about $30,000. The Iowa ballot expands with seven parties and a judiciary ticket, despite the Prohibitionist party losing official status.
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Keane
Our
Anamosa
John Henley
Hugh McGrenevy
Helen L. Shaw
Masonic Temple
Lowa
Socialist Labor
New American Party
Judiciary
Prohibitionist
Independent Candidate Enters Hopkinton Supervisor Race
Con rad Wendel announces as an independent for Hopkinton supervisor opposing F A Mead who sought a third term after defeating Wendel by 127 votes in the primary. H Stanley Bent, who owns Matheson forty acres east of Hopkinton, offers a reward for information after vandals smashed thirty plus panes at his property, a chicken roast suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Wendel
F. A. Mead
Wendel
Mead
H. Stanley Bent
Matheson
Hopkinton
Bent
Pha har tested and plasseg fitted
Dr. Stubler.
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Pha Har
Stubler
Huey
Stuhler
Twenty-Five Years Ago in Monticello October 1891
Read notes from the Monticello Express recounting October 1891 events. Births, deaths, marriages, relocations, and local education shifts include Elmer Hubbard’s son, Kate Wilhelm’s death, Lenox college boarding rate, Rev. Davies’ installation, Dignan’s move to Oxford Junction, and the first Monticello electric lights with new dynamo belts arriving late month.
What The Judge Wants To Know
Center Junction notes show the judge, hoarse and unable to write, faced pressure over a stalled express. Reports mention local officials, church activities, school sends, visits to Anamosa, and a Mayo Clinic surgery leading to Thomas Moncrief’s death in Rochester Minnesota.
Moncrief Funeral Slated at Methodist Church
The deceased, never married, will be buried Friday at the Methodist church in the village. Survived by brother Robert and sisters Mrs. James Mead and Mrs. da Rustin, after a long acute illness. Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald of Washta visited the George mgvonsld home, Frances Ward recovering well after Mercy hospital operation in Anamosa.
Farmers and Breeder subscription offer at Siouxity
Favorable climate conditions determine results but proper farming methods matter more. Farmers and Breeder, a compendium of successful ideas from trusted farmers and government stations, is issued semi monthly at Siouxity Town. The offer combines Farmer and Breeder with The Monticello Express for one year at $1.75 plus free farming consultations.
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Siouxity
Monticello Express
Public Auction of Described Real Estate in Castle Grove Iowa
Notice states that on October 26, 1914 at 10 a.m. the front door of the Anamosa courthouse will host a public sale for cash. The property includes undivided two twenty-thirds of the east half of the swi% and the north twenty acres of the west 1% of the sw, plus the south 40 acres of the west fractional half of the swi4 in section 7 township 86 north range 1 west of the 8th P.M. Castle Grove township Jones County Iowa, to satisfy a special execution in favor of Louis O Rourke.
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State of
Iowa
Jones County
Anamosa
Jones
Iown
Louis’ O’rourke
James IF. O'Rourke
North Range
Castle Grove
Sateer
Final Reports Date Set for Jones County Estates
Notice announces final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates. October 18 1916 is fixed for final hearing and approval at the District Court in Anamosa Iowa with exceptions and show cause allowed. Phillip Brown executor Mary Brown deceased referenced. clerk A Fisher Jones Co. district court.
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Jones County
Phillip Brown
Mary Brown
Anamosa
Iowa
Fisher
Jones Co
Executors Named for Nicholas Baer Estate in Jones County Iowa
Public notice announces the appointment of executors by the District Court of Jones County Iowa for the estate of Nicholas Baer deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk sworn and within legal time. Debtors are asked to pay immediately to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa October 7 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Nicholas Baer
Anamosa
A.D
John Rooney
District Court of
Theresa Hediger
A. D
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa
District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints administrator with the will annexed for the Mary McLees estate. Creditors must file their claims sworn and with the Clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to minimize costs. Dated Anamosa September 27 1916 The Lowell State Bank Administrator Noxsee Coxsee Attorneys for the Estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Mary McLees
Anamosa
A. D
Lowell State Bank
Noxsee & Coxsee
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Chas. A. Doxsee
Cascade Pioneer
Canter Junction
Lema
Louisville Courier-Journal
J. H. Perrine
Indianola
Henry Rettig
Des Moines
Elmer Hubbard
Wayne Yousse
Cedar Rapida
James Perley
Henry Hanken
Scotch Grove Township
Sheriff Sale
WY. J. Mills
Sheriff’s Office
Coxsee
Katherine Baer
George Ambuehl
Herrick & Reed
Eatate
M. W. Herrick
Ortick & Reed
Chester N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill
Monticello, Iowa
Robert
Stirton
Doxsee
Geo. T. Hedges & Co
Live Real
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
John Brunthaver
Costa
Doxsee & Doxsee, Attys
Rogeny
Ricklees
Mel Bill
Associated Silver Company
Chicago
C.R. Coon
Maine
California
Crade
Mary
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