Escaping Man Shot by Deputy Purcell After Arrest Attempt
Myles Robertson, an alleged automobile thief, was shot three times by Deputy Ray Purcell on Highway 117 between Anamosa and Wyoming while resisting arrest. Robertson, found with a suspected Marmon car, was taken to Anamosa hospital and later faced possible charges after the confrontation and pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles Robertson
Anamosa
Ray Purcell
Wyoming
Robertson
Anderson
Koppes
Dubuque
Bodenhofer
Purcell
Tipton
Jones County
Better Train Service From and To Monticello
New timetable adds Monticello Davenport service with No 33 at 7:00 am arriving 9:45 am and No 32 at 2:20 pm arriving 6:15 pm. Connections at Oxford Junction and from Cedar Rapids alter direct Chicago access. multiple trains coordinate with Monticello routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Davenport
Oxford Junction
Chicago
Jackson Junction
Cedar Rapids
Farley
Ed McDermott of Cascade Held on Liquor Transport Charge
Edward McDermott of Cascade was arrested on a charge of transporting intoxicating liquor after a tipped driving incident. Squire Faber bound him over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing. He pled guilty before Judge Maguire, was fined 200, and began a 60 day term in the county jail when the fine was not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McDermott
Cascade
Squire Faber
Maguire
Paving on No 161 East of Marion Slower Than Expected
Marion Sentinel reports highway No 161 progress is slow toward Marion city limits. Crews average 1200 feet daily, but recent output dropped to about 700 feet on October 15. Rough grade extends from Seventh avenue eastward for three miles with half a mile paved. a second crew near Springville will join soon to accelerate the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Seventh Avenue
Springville
Prof Phillip G Clapp Granted Absolute Divorce
Neighborhoods That Interest notes Prof Phillip G Clapp head of the University of Iowa school of music has been granted an absolute divorce from his wife Irene Kennedy of Des Moines. Other items include fines for driving while intoxicated, Sunday movie referendums, and multiple Iowa notices of legal and criminal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip G. Clapp
University of Iowa School of Music
Irene Kennedy
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Winterset
Iowa
Clarisse Ingram
George Dolan
Dolan
Anamosa
Prairieburg Bank
Prairieburg
Prairieburg’ Catholic
F. D. Condon
Center Point
W. C. Jones
Condon
Thirty Years Ago Teachers Wages And Local News
A historical roundup lists teacher wages led by C. R. Scroggie at 102.22 with others earning 60 to 17.50 monthly. It notes real estate moves, famly relocations to Platteville, a 16 degree October cold snap, a stormy Europe trip, and 50 000 baby fish planted in Maquoketa with no records of catches.
Scout Patrol Contest and New Appointments at Troop 49
Real patrol spirit shown as Langer and Rodman advance to junior assistant scoutmasters with certificates from Dr. W A Suthers. Rattlesnakes lead inter patrol contest with 28 points, Eagles 24, Ravens 6, Beavers 1. progress of individual point contest to be announced next week. John Warner joins Beaver patrol. Ray Thomas joins Troop 49 from another troop. Board of review next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langer
Rodman
W. A. Suthers
Rattlesnakes
Eagles
Ravens
Beavers
John Warner
Beaver Patrol
Ray Thomas
Board of Review
Anamosa Monticello 1889 baseball rivalry climax in Monticello
Monticello defeated Anamosa 14 to 13 in a tightly contested neutral ground championship game for a $500 purse. Excursion trains carried 1,500 fans from both towns as Monticello rallied with an eight run swing in the ninth inning. Podhaski and Suhr starred for Monticello, receiving $40 purses each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Annamosa
Chicago
W. H. Dunshee
Gus Rohn
Charles King
William Podliaski
Max Suhr
Gery Samter
H MT Carpenter
Samter
Suhr
George Suhr
Pangburn
Carpenter
Dunshee
Rohn
Pangborn
Opera House
Moore
Beam
J. W. Coxsee
E. R. Moore
William Podhaski
the Express
Shire Town
Sullivan
Anamosa Howlers
Booth
Stone City
Johnstown
Waterloo
John Billings
Enny Phun
Profitt
Battery
Podhaski
Local Corporal Eugen Play Set for Thursday and Friday Show
After ten days of practice the corps presents a big production with Sailor and Soldier Chorus and a minstrel segment featuring Suter Burris Reiss Stahler Suth ers and John Liddy. The cartoon hints at key characters for the show staged by a full local cast at the public school auditorium on October 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Suter
Dr. Burris
Reiss Stahler
Dr. Suthers
John Liddy
Public School
Monticello Hangar Under Construction For Waco Biplane
Work on a new hangar at the Monticello airport south of town progresses this week. Semmert and Sutherland handle carpentry on the 28 by 64 foot structure intended to house two biplanes. Owner William First pursues flying lessons with keen interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William First
Waco
Semmert and Sutherland
Mr. First
Old Monticello Livery Barn Is Rapidly Destroyed
Leroy Clark begins demolition of the long standing livery barn spanning Farley to North Cedar streets. The 120 by 65 foot structure, tied to Monticello’s early growth, housed two historic wagon hearses and contained oak lumber reserves for future use before being condemned as a fire hazard within city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Clark
Farley Street
North Cedar Street
Alwys
Clark
Newell
Elijah Austin
Newell Austin
Monticello
Main
First Street
John Lynch Dies at 43 in Monticello Funeral
John Lynch 43 died in Independence and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery after a service at his sister Lizzie Sharp’s home. Rev. Roy V. Porter led the funeral. out of town attendees included Thomas Magee Dubuque Albert Schmidt Coggan Emory Snyder Cedar Rapids and David Lynch Hopkinton. He was born September 15 1886 near Monticello and survived by sisters Alice Snyder Susan Bender Lizzie Sharp and brother David Lynch. Elmer Lynch a deceased brother died nine years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lynch
Independence
Monticello
Lizzie Sharp
Roy V. Porter
William Lander
Leonard Ducketh
Thomas Magee
Dubuque
Albert Schmidt
Coggan
Emory Snyder
Cedar Rapids
Elmer Lynch
John
Modern Woodmen Rates Readjusted By Agents
Two agents of the Modern Woodmen of America visited the city last week to negotiate with older members about rate changes. The head camp had raised rates based on a rerating by age for pre 1919 joiners, making $400 for a $3,000 policy unaffordable for those 70 and older. Many older members accepted new terms and exited, seen as sacrificing seniors to preserve the company for younger policyholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Woodman Society
Congregationalists Meet At Anamosa
The Davenport association of Congregational churches met in Anamosa with a 6:15 banquet on Monday at the church dining room. Dr Willard Lampe of the University of Iowa spoke. Rev C E Tower of Cedar Rapids preached the annual sermon on Tuesday. The association includes Scott Clinton Jackson Jones Cedar Linn Johnson Muscatine counties. Rev George McNary of Monticello spoke Tuesday forenoon and helped with communion Tuesday evening. Rev Lyndon presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Association of Congregational Churches
Anamosa
Willard Lampe
University of Iowa
C. E. Tower
Cedar Rapids
Scott
Clinton
Jackson
Jones
Cedar
Linn
Johnson and Muscatine
George McNary
Monticello Congregational Church
Judge Clark Delivers Plea Readings in Anamosa
Judge Atherton B. Clark presided the September term in Anamosa recording pleas of twelve penitentiary inmates indicted and arraigned for parole violations. About a quarter pled guilty while the rest pled not guilty, with cases continued to the November term. He will return October 21 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton B. Clark
Anamosa
Monticello Forms American Air Cadets Club
Fathers of boys under 20 are invited to a Monday evening meeting at the public library to organize the Monticello club of the American Air Cadets. TL. BE. Hoag to serve as temporary chair. Membership 60 cents includes a pin and model construction kit, with promotion to pilot after a flying model is built. A full scale 24 inch wing model earns the official insignia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Club
The
American Air Cadets
TL. BE. Hoag
Monticello Triumphs Over Galena In Interstate Clash
Monticello football team traveled to Galena Illinois last Friday and defeated the Galena squad 13 to 0 in a repeat of three years ago. A 45 yard touchdown pass from Oltman to McLaughlin and a successful PAT fueled the win. Captain Bender sustained torn ligaments ending his season, while Monticello prepares to host DeWitt High School next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Ilinois
Monticello
Marion
Manchester
Tipton
Monti
Oltman
McLaughlin
Galena Boys
Bender
DeWitt High School
DeWitt
Eleven Meets DeWitt A Gritty Home-Field Showdown
Eleven faces DeWitt on Manti's field tomorrow afternoon with a veteran DeWitt lineup and last year’s 7 to 0 win in their favor. Local captain James Bender is out with torn ligaments. Meyer Marmis moves to left tackle and Kay to guard. The 3:30 pm kickoff follows a fatal accident earlier as Henry Harris struck two cows on highway 161 near Pairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Manti
Monti
James Bender
Bender
Galena
Illinois
Meyer Marmis
Kay
Marmis
Henry Harris
Wayne Township
Willys-Knight
Pairview
Newhard
Nephew of J. W. Hoult Killed By Bandit
Lyle Perrenaud, 27, nephew of J W Hoult of Monticello, was shot and killed on a Chicago street during a hold up. He wrestled a robber’s gun and was fatally wounded in the abdomen. died next morning. The incident ties to a soda jerker, August Vogel, and waitress Mrs Fay Allison who described the slaying. Perrenaud's wife Olive Lenihan was formerly with the Cedar Rapids law firm. His body was taken to Sioux Falls for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Perrenoud
J. W. Hoult
Monticello
Perrenoud
Chicago
Hoult
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Carl Humphrey
Gwen Coder
Perrenaud
Horder Stationery Stores
Olive Lenihan
Cedar Rapids
Trewin, Simmins & Trewin
August Vogel
Fay Allison
Lyle Perrenaud
Allison
Vogel
Gus
Mrs. Allison
Maquoketa Camp Fire Elects New Officers For Year
A Maquoketa Camp Fire meeting at Mrs BE E B Reed's home kicks off the new year with a pot luck supper and a call to order by retiring president Vivian Bancroft. Sylvia Olden becomes president and plans to fund raise by candy bar sales led by Madge Dickey and Bancroft. Three girls near torch bearer level are Sylvia Olden, Vivian Bancroft and Madge Dickey with many seeking wood gatherer or fire maker roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
BE. E B. Reed
Vivian Bancroft
Sylvia Olden
Mary Pender
Madge Dickey
Sylvia
Mrs Bruce Dyer Dies in Maquoketa Saturday
Mrs Emma P Dyer wife of Bruce T Dyer long a Monticello milliner died Saturday October 12 in Maquoketa She was born November 7 1887 and married December 7 1910 to Bruce T Dyer Survived by husband two daughters Margaret 17 Virginia 11 two sisters Beulah and Mrs Peter Prahin two brothers Christian and Paul Funeral services were held October 14 at her mother’s home and at the Reformed church conducted by Rev C M Boomershine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma P. Dyer
Bruce T. Dyer
Maquoketa
Monticello
Peter Prahim
Center June Lion
The
Reformed Church
C. MM Boomershine
Onslow Man in Trouble Faces Federal Charge in Des Moines
William D. Billman of Onslow was brought to Des Moines from Cedar Rapids by federal officers to face a charge of altering a government adjusted compensation certificate to obtain a loan from the U S Veterans Bureau. He pleaded not guilty and was held on a $1,509 bond as the case heads to federal district court for the term starting November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William D. Billman
Onslow
Cedar Raids
United States Veterans Bureau
Billman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed McDermott
William T. Gilman
Packard
George Cops
Lincoln Highway
Mount Vernon
Gilmore
E.L. Ritter
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa State Teachers Association
A. W. Schindler
Fredericksburg
Lucille Duncan
F. W. Jones
T. M. Clevenger
Waverly
Leo Conrad
Dyersville
Delaware County
No. 120
Earlville
Cowan
George C. Parsons
Fort Dodge
Parsons
Star Garage
John Junkwirth
Junkwirth
United States Grand Jury
C. R. Scroggie
Mary I. Jarman
Mary Marvin
Nettie Hazard
Kate Maurice
Margaret Greer
Carrie Hicks
Mary Scales
Jessie Fawcett
Clara Dunn
Nettie Sleeper
Clara Rickless
W. B. Sloan
Henry F. Burrichter
C. S. Bidwell
R. A. Rickless
David Sumter
Platteville
Wisconsin
R. C. Stirton
Europe
A. H. Marvin
Vera Smith
Grant Fahrni
Mary Neimann
August Gudenhauf
Sand Spring
Anna Porter
Jacob Kissling
Cass Township
John Gerdes
William Siebels
Frances Dawson
Frank Dawson
Nebraska
F. C. Bateman
Storm Lake
Christian Church
David Street
Presbyterian Church
Boy Scout
Athletics
Sumter
McKean
Suhr, G
Sanford
Merrill
Rowrey
Armitage
King
Wicher
Kiburz
Bedell
Total
Corporal Eugen
Airport
LeRoy Clark, Sr
Congregationalists
Bruce Dyer
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