Jones County Supervisors Hear Monticello Electric Appeal
The September 11 1911 session of the Jones County Board reviews soldiers relief balances for Anamosa Monticello and Wyoming districts approves W S Garrison and A W Starks reports and postpones Monticello Wicetrie Co hearing. The Board accepts a steel tower and tank contract from Clinton Bridge & Iron Works and hires Finn H Dann as constable.
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Noyes
A. W. Starks
Garrison
Wyoming
Vicinity
Monticello 1911 Tax Levy Abstract 5 Mills
Abstract of tax levies for Jones county districts in 1911 shows Monticello levy at 5 mills and lists numerous disbursements and salaries including Bureaus of mayors, jail supplies, postage, light and power costs, and public notices. Named entities include Anamosa, Jones county, Felix Pickworth, and WM Welch Co. Various travel, printing, and supply charges are itemized for auditor, sheriff, and board members.
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Jones County
Felix Pickworth
Anamosa Hureka
Harper
Oh Sa Tel
Tell
Overley Drug Co
Welch Co
Zion City Supply Co
Anamosa
Light & Power Co
Hogan
Logan
Scott Hardware Co
Lowa Tel Co
Louis Gardner
Walter C Rouen
John Thomsendds
John K Hale
Matt Noyesa
Proce
Elaima
Anamosa lMureks
John Bread
Coxsee
Rome
Fairview
Andy Jloffman
Greenfield
Jackson
R Moore
Jones County Grants Easement for Monticello Electric Lines
The Jones County Board of Supervisors granted Monticello Electric Company a twenty year right to erect and maintain poles and wires for lighting heat and power along county highways in Scotch Grove and adjacent townships after hearings on August 1911 and September 12 1911. Objections were filed by Jones County Telephone Company and the board adjourned to the next morning.
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Louis Gardner
Rome
Fairview
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Iowa
Clinton Bridge & Iron Works
G. BE. Wilson, Jr
Thomson
Tra Clinton Bridge & Iron Works
Hale
Finn H. F. Dann
Richland Township
Monticello Electric Co
Jones County Telephone Company
Monticello Electric Company
Monticello
Wayne Township
Amber
Langworthy
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Castle Grove Township
Linn
Scotch Grove Township
Scotch Grove Station
Presbyterian Church
Scotch Grove
Anamosa Eureka
33Rd General Assembly of
Claims Against Jones County Detailed Poor Fund
A historical ledger listing county poor fund claims and allowances including medical aid fuel groceries rent and services for county poor and county home residents. Notable names include S D Alspaugh H F Burrichter J M French Dr T M Redmond and W O Shatter with various small payments to lodgings groceries medicines and repairs.
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S D Alspaugh
F Burrichter
Ben H Chamberlain
Eclipse Lumber Co
J M French
Hines Bros
Mills & Holtman
Geo O Newland
T M Redmond
O Shatter
J G Thomas
Voorhees Coal Co
EL Tomlinson
Tyler & Downing
Gorman
Prince of Solo festival sparks thefts and royal hospitality
National Geographic Magazine notes that annual royal entertainments in the prince’s city draw Europeans, with servants pilfering tableware and bric a brac as a consequence. A critic recalls a remonstration over wages and the prince’s blunt reply about theft provenance.
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Solo
National Geographic Magazine
Rain Signs From Tortoises and Falcons
The Galapagos tortoise fears rain and seeks shelter 24 hours before rainfall. On clear mornings all tortoises head for overhanging rocks, signaling an impending downpour. Falcons, though not large, are strong members of the eagle family.
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Galapagos
Final Reports for Jones County Estates Court Hearing
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees have been filed in Jones county Iowa. The final hearing is set for Tuesday October 3 before the District Court at Anamosa. Interested persons may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. Final report listed for J J Locher administrator of J G Siemering estate dated September 1 1911. Clerk H G A Harper.
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District Court
Jones County
J. J. Locher
J. G. Siemering
Anamosa
H.G. A. Harper
Iowa
William R. Kuhns
Philip Kuhns
J. C. Stirton
Benater Nelum
Walter S. Hall
Daisy B. Hall
Elmer J. Noble
Margaret H. Noble
H. M. Carpenter
Ernest Resehart
Henrietta B. Sutherland
Willian Sutherland
H. AM. Benedict
John Brookhahn
Rickle Gerdes
Sophia Caimi
Gotlieb Eberhard
Final Reports in Jones County Court Listings
Final reports filed by executors trustees guardians and administrators in Jones County Iowa court records list William R Kuhns J C Stirton Walter S Hall Elmer J Noble H M Carpenter Henrietta B Sutherland H A Benedict Rickle Gerdes and Gotlieb Eberhard with hearings set for September 15 1911 in Alamosa Iowa per Clerk W G A Harper.
Iron roads in the future spark global interest
London borough engineers promote the iron road as the future pavement reducing mud and dirt. The system, praised for cleaner streets and healthier districts, draws interest from America, the West Indies, and major European nations while offering lower long term costs and simple manufacture.
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London
National Road Board
Hullaum
Francis Wood
Ireland
Wood
Fulham
Macadant St Jasis
Good Road Reminders from M. Coverdell
A short civic notice urges residents to improve roads by draining mudholes and removing stones from tracks. It stresses shared responsibility for better roads and asks travelers to take time to pitch stones into the ditch, offering practical, communal action.
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M. Coverdell
Rural road impact on school fate across two miles
A Wichita an Hagle piece argues two miles of poor road shaped educations and futures in a southeast township. Six children on rock road versus earth road show schooling paths and later outcomes including college enrollment and farming careers.
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Insussin
Rock Road
Wichita
An. Hagle
Milwaukee street oil use may reduce purchases this year
Milwaukee city officials credit a superior grade of oil used on main roads last year for likely avoiding additional purchases. About 50,000 gallons were bought with 6,000 gallons still in reserve, possibly meeting this year's needs.
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Milwaukee
Wis
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Kinn
Shomgen
K. J. Wood
Anamosa and
Balonhand
BR. J. Wood
Monticello and Vicinity
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W. S. Garrison
Monticelio Wicetrie Co
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State and County School Corporation Consolidated State
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State University
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Ganio
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Clay
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Cutlaw
Wyom
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Pleasant Ridge
Dayton
Baldwin
Ford
Robert Shaw
Gordon
Lashaway
Gomer
Flaherty
JJ Locher
Elmer Webster
Amos Appleby
Jas Penny
Townsend
Eva Taylor
Marion ‘Teeter
David Miller
Volney Webster
DA Robinson
BO William Strickel
Bulgren
Iosty
Aubrey
John and Arthur McCollough
H Helstad
John Ailer
George Stroud
R L Leach
Harvey Stroud
Harrison Kidwell
Will Netson
Hleda Graves
Will Grim
Irene Murphey
Francis Murphey
Dodge Plumbing & Heating Co
E Q
Burrichter
Harr & Gibbs Co
H Liddy
A H Sherman
Harneas
Geo Stuhlers Sona
CW Preston
Ricklefs & MecNiell
Russell
Charles Walroff
G Wood
Ward
J F Whalen
Alamosa
G. A. Harper
Arava
Cole
Steve
Cross Hardware CO
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad
D. E. Pond
Lovell Bank Building
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
Monticello, Iowa
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