Local social notes from towns across Iowa updates
A string of visits and trips reported includes Miss Bell Devlin in Dubuque Mrs Louis Lang in Hopkinton and Mrs Fred Kellum to Straw berry Point Numerous occasions list visitors travelers and hosts from Cedar Rapids Dubuque Anamosa Monticello and surrounding towns along with a fairgrounds event and a car sale promotion through the Deatrick D G Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Cowan
Farley
Dubuque
Deatrick D. G. Co
Community Notes from Cedar Rapids Area Fair Week
Local residents travel for jobs education and leisure as Cedar Rapids visitors, students, and families attend fairs, colleges, and church events. People from Dysart, Olin, Dysart, and Waterloo visit Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis while educators and merchants promote sales and classes.
Monticello Area Social Roundup Rife With Visits Travels
A sequence of visits and trips recounted across Cedar Rapids Maquoketa and surrounding towns includes Mr Lyons and Mr and Mrs George Allison hosting in Cedar Rapids and Maquoketa respectively A Fayette delegation to see C E Bates in Lovell township and several others visiting relatives in Oelwein Arlington Edgewood and Dubuque along with travel to Dakota Petoskey and Sioux Falls and University events Cal Stewart is announced as a notable performer at the opera house September 12 and other local events wrap up with court activity and school assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Stewart
Opera House
Balloonist chute drop ends in river after Friday incident
A balloonist failed to land safely and landed in the river after the parachute drop last Friday. The event contrasted with a Thursday episode where Fielding, a Monticello barber, and Ferring & M Reichart provided meals at the fair feeding over 1,850 people and preparing to feed more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding
Oe Monticello Barber
Thursay
Ferring & M Reichart
H.S. Richardson Visits London After Pleasant Voyage
H S Richardson arrived in London on the 30th after a pleasant voyage and planned to see much of the city during a brief stay. A sizable crowd attended the fair by auto with over two hundred cars counted on Thursday, signaling the automobile overtaking the horse and buggy as the common carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Richardson
London
Iowa Storm Strikes Town Damaging Shade Trees
A severe evening storm caused extensive damage to shade trees across town and felled a large tree in front of Fannie McLeen's residence. The storm appears to have affected a wide area across much of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie McLeen
Iowa
Street scene as barefoot boy laments show pain
Children walk to school on Monday morning amid a busy street scene. A barefoot boy, who ran barefoot all summer, comments that the shows hurt his feet as he hobbles along.
Fort Collins woman notes health improves in climate
Mrs. Jennie Sandhouse of Fort Collins Colorado writes she enjoys the country and that Hermann and Gracs have started school. She reports her health seems better in that climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Sandhouse
Fort Collins
Colorado
Hermann
Gracs
Sandhouse
Local Iowa Wrestler Aims to Shield World Title
The report notes fans stayed alert for the earliest possible news from the supreme resort as Gotch and Hacken Schmidt did not travel to Chicago for the match. The focus remained on retaining the Iowa man’s world champion title through timely results and decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gotch and Hackenschmidt
Supreme Resort
Iowa
Idaho math teacher at Coeur d'Alene earns eighty five a month
Peter P. Laude, who holds a B. A. from Parsons College this year, teaches mathematics at the high school in Coeur d'Alene Idaho at a salary of 85 dollars monthly. He is the son of James N. Laude formerly of Castle Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter P. Laude
Parson’s College
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
James N. Laude
Castle Grove
Local residents relocate and travel reports from Monticello area
Mrs. George Graham and her children traveled to Dubuque after visiting Mrs. Graham's mother Eliza Lane. Mr. Graham will live in Dubuque where he is based. Mr. and Mrs. Friedrich Frerichna left for Germany after visiting Monticello friends. Mrs. C Decker and Mrs. Albert Siemers accompanied them to Chicago for a few days. A Hefner went to Dakota to manage a farm. His daughter Florence went to Alden Minnesota to teach domestic science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graham
Dubuque
Eliza Lane
Graham
Mr. Graham
Friedrich Frerichna
Germany
Monticello
C. Decker
Albert Siemers
Chicago
A. Hefner
Dakota
Florence
Alden
Minnesota
Miss Jessie Mae Thompson Weds U N Mehlberg in Elkhart
Miss Jessie Mae Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs O S Thompson Cedar Rapids former Monticello residents married Mr U N Mehlberg in Elkhart Indiana on August 28 The couple will live at New Castle Pennsylvania Chauncey Bates of Stamford South Dakota visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Bates this week noting dry weather but optimism remain high about the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mae Thompson
Chauncey Bates
Stamford
South Dakota
John Bates
Flax Grower’s Acreage Clarified in Scotch Grove
The report misstated Fred Otten of Scotch Grove owning 20 acres. He actually owns 200 acres of fine flax valued at good returns. He earned 10 dollars per acre for his tenant raised crop last year. Mrs. C. D. Chase and children returned from Estevan Saskatchewan after a summer aiding Mr. Chase in his 640 acre farm development. He will remain away two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Otten
Scotch Grove
Canada
Fred
Woman's Missionary Society Plans Annual Thank Offering
The Congregational church will host its annual thank offering meeting next Tuesday at 3 PM. Mrs. McQuskey, recently returned from India, will read as part of the program. A good meeting is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
Congregational Church
Woman Falls From Tocean Wave At Anamosa Fair
A side show performer from Anamosa fell from the tocean wave ride at the fair grounds last Friday. Initial reports said she was seriously hurt but a doctor’s exam showed otherwise. She had joined the city fair’s side show the week before.
Miss Hazel Neal Weds Mr. W Edd Loyd in Osmond Neb
Miss Hazel Neal formerly of Monti cello girl married W Edd Loyd yesterday afternoon at the bride’s mother Mrs F M Neal home in Osmond Nebraska. Neal, a Monticello high school graduate class of 1908, is described as graceful and likable. The Six press extends best wishes to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Neal
Monticello
W. Edd Loyd
Osmond
Nebraska
F. M. Neal
Miss Neal
Monticello High School
Sixpress
Mra. Loyd
Special sale days at Doutricks for corsets and undergarments
To buyers of corsets undermuslina silk petticoats waist etc these are special days at Doutricks.
Death in Holstein and church union service
Mrs. Lucien Allen, formerly of this vicinity, died Sunday after injuries from a car accident. Mrs. James Shelley Sr and her two sons James and William traveled to Holstein on Monday after receiving the news. Rev. R. V. Porter and family went to New Hampton following the death of Mr Herwig Porter's father. Rev F Q Brown of Fayette led Methodist services and preached a union morning and evening service with Congregational and Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Q. Brown
Fayette
Roy V. Porter
James Shelley
James
William
Holstein
Lucien Allen
R. V. Porter
New Hampton
Local Weddings and Obituaries Darken Quiet Iowa Town
Miss Geraldine Dirks and Mr. Chris Reichen Jr. wed in Ryan Lutheran Church with Rev. Eugene Melchert officiating. The groom is the eldest son of Chris Reichen, the bride daughter of Dedrick Dirks. Attendants were Mary Reichen and Rudolph Reichen. Thomas McNeill dies of heart failure aged, note: funeral Saturday at Hopkinton. A. J. H. McNeill is a brother. Also, an appeal is filed in a county land dispute over fence lines between Heery and Lees Bros. and others, with the court upholding existing fences as division lines by acquiescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Dirks
Chris Reichen Jr
Ryan
Eugene Melchert
Chris Reichen
Dedrick Dirks
Amber
Mary Reichen
Rudolph Reichen
The
Express
Thomas McNeil
McNeill Brothers
Sand Spring
A. J. H. McNeill
Hopkinton
Supreme Court
District Court
A. McGovern
Lees Bros
Frank Takes
Hugo Weber
John Heery
James A.gaven
Hugh Dixon
Charles E. Gavin
Jones County
Washington Township
Commission of Surveyors
Demise of Monticello Pioneer Clark Byam
Clark Byam, a well known Monticello citizen and stonemason, died at his home after a long illness. Born July 4 1832 near Rome New York he lived in Michigan Wisconsin and Jones county before settling in Monticello. He is survived by his wife Martha and son Elwyn. Funeral services were held with Masonic and Odd Fellows involvement at Oakwood cemetery.
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Clark Byam
Monticello
Byam
Rome
New York
Michigan
Martha Ann Smith
Muskegon
Summit
Wisconsin
Jones County
Bowen's Prairie
Cascade
Mr. Byam
Briecklayer
Cirele
M. A. Breed
Congregational Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Canada wards off extradition of Smith and Mecum
The article notes Smith and Mecum will not be surrendered to Jones county until after serving their sentences, with Canada likely detaining them for about 26 years. Sheriff Hogan plans to pursue them upon leaving office, while others offered to aid are urged to abstain for a 25 year period. The piece mocks the sheriff’s incentives, noting matrimonial plans as a factor.
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Smith
Mecum
Canada
Jones County
Sheriff Hogan
Winnipeg
Hogan
Billy
Man linked to 1910 Monticello horse theft arrested in Dubuque
The suspect Loso, accused of taking Ben Behrens team from a Monticello hitching post on October 10 1910, was captured by Dubuque police last Tuesday and turned over to Sheriff Hogan of Anamosa. He posted $500 bond but remained jailed for lack of security as his trial approaches.
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Ndoso
Ben Behrens
Dubuque
Hogan
Anamosa
Loso
Monticello
Cascade
lLoso
Monticello Man Sues Jones County Over Bridge Fall
F. M. Magee of Monticello sues Jones County for 8000 in damages from a January accident when his horse and wagon plunged from a river bridge over the Maquoketa. He alleges county negligence for lacking barriers and guard rails on the approach and bridge. The board refused his claim by a single vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.M. Mages
Monticello
Jones County
Maquoketa River
Magee
Aerial Show Dispute Over Strawberry Point Contract
Two Curtis biplane exhibitors clashed with the Strawberry Point fair over a contract to perform three straight flights during the four county fair week. The Davenport Aviation Co dissolved, threats of a $1500 damages claim arose, and a bluff confrontation led to agreed flights to avoid litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Fair Grounds
Fair Association
Strawberry Point
Monticello
Strawberry Point Fair
Davenport Aviation Co
Strawberry
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Louis Lang
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Ida Ferguson
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North Dakota
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Dentricks
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Minnie Matthiessen
Wyoming
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Davenport
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Sheean
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Manning
J.T. Lanigan
Minneapolis
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Harriet Hail
Coe College
Charlie Turner
Isabel
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Harold Wernimont
Frank Wernimont
J. Friedle
Knoxville
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Deatrick D. G. Co’s
Margaret Thompson
Center Junction
George Cowan
R. H. Fairburn
Bessie Hamil
Mesdames
Thomas Kingsley
William Fairburn
Cascada
Tuesay
Mrs. Guilford
Bernice
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J. G. Wilson
Ed. Monroe
Christ
Storm Lake
Mrs. Umstead
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Iola George
Misa Casey
Dysart
Charles Beery
W. A. Beery
Lowell State Bank
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Louis
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Central City
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W. W. Hogan
Frank Dautremont
Ames
State Agricultural College
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Miss Weichman
Milwaukee
William Fuller
Nashua
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Thomas Redmond
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Grand Island
Will Moore
Lost Nation
Henry Hilers
Walter Wilson
Sylvan
Illinois
Blanche
Cola Monroe
Oxford Junction
OC. P. Gunther
Frank Becker
E. G. Hicks
Detroit
Lowell Bank Building
Charles Huene
Pearl
Ed Brazelton
State Association of Rural Carriers
Des Muines
David A. White
Wyoming Journal
Mr. Lyons
George Allison
Maquoketa
Lloyd Sexton
George A. Davis
Lenora
C.E. Bates
John Herren
John Bohlken
Peter Baily
Lovell Township
Peter
Dora Nace
Arlington
D. A. Porter
Oelwein
M. J. King
Edgewood
Ed Porter
Harry Stabler
Petosixa
the Lakes
Peter Smith
Margaret Pond
Morcrofft
Montana
Miss Pond
Raymond Coyle
L. Coyle
Raymond
Iowa Telephone Company
C. H. Permott
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Jessie Fawcett
Mechanicsville
Kid Gardner
Gardner
Ed Cole
Missouri
Marie Meyer
Esther McAleer
Stella
Berdina McNamara
Mount St. Joseph’s Seminary
Mattie Dent
Rockford, Illinois
A. F. Bort
Cyrus Bort
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Sioux Falls
Fred Wales
Alliance
George Killinger
K. D. Miler
Miller
North
Frederick J. Cross
T. E. Booth
Migs
Clara Noyes
C. H. Schipman
South Cedar ST
Lovell Block Store
Folwell Brothers Mills
Timothy
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