Center Junction News Briefs and Church Notices
Correspondence from Center Junction on September 19 notes Dr. Ferguson filling the Presbyterian pulpit Sunday afternoon in the pastor’s absence. Chesney and Reynolds of Tiskilwa visit Ross Stingley’s home en route to Omaha after a stop at the reformatory. Local society events include M. E. L. A. and Ladies’ Working Band gatherings, bake sales, and visits by residents from Anita and Des Moines.
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John Carson
Rosa Young
Ladies’ Working Band
The
Presbyterian Church
John Alexander
J. D. Bacls
Amelia Weir
Lamon
Iowa
Arthur McMaster
Arren van Slyke
Anita
Towa
Charley Blue
Des Moines
Aecend
M. Hi. L. A. Society
Ward
Messia
Dodge and Smith
Wisconsin
Wisconald
Alsever
Will Hansen
Gould
Anamosa
Rev. Davis
Waterloo
Miss Georgia
Reliables
Mra. McKean
Gerald Preston
Davenport
Mra. Stingley
James Young
Harvey
Harry Green
Minnesota
J. L. Club
John Letze
Porter
Mother
Monmonath
Mesdames Dawson
Curry
Monticello
Fire near disaster on Walter Hall farm Lovell area
A straw stack close to the Hall barn caught fire Sunday afternoon near Lovell township. The stack burned completely but the blaze was confined to the straw by quick action of many workers. The cause is listed as unknown. Farmers Mutual Insurance officials in Castle Grove were notified. Several local residents and families are noted for visits, health updates, and small community events in the Lovell area.
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Walter Hall
Lovell Township
Hall
Farmers Mutual
Casue Grove
Eugene McLaughlin
Ravinia
South Dakota
Naether
New Wartburg
J. A. McLaughlin
Adelbert King
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
P. A. Dromrmy
Michael Crowley
Ryan
Matt Delay
J. Noble
Irvine
M. J. Wallman
Melchart
Tuesaday
R.J. Howie
Belle Norris
James F. Hogan
Pracrice Miller
Prairieburg Notes From September Visit and Local Aims
Prairieburg locals report visits and hospital news including Mr. and Mrs. Scott Joslin bringing roses from Mt. Olivet Commandery Anamosa to Thomas Abbey. Mrs Elmo DeLancey operated on at Anamosa hospital and recovery described as fair.
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Prairieburg
Scott Joslin
Anamosa
Burg
Mt. Olivet Commandery
Thomas Abbey
Warren Whitney
Iowa City
Collins Fleming
J. G. Kula
Dexter
Minnesota
C. O. Rowley
H. G. Rowley
Cedar Rapids
Mire
Mate Fish
Jane McQueen
Central City
Knapp
Olitt
Local Visitors and Social News Ring Town
Tharp were Marion visitors Thursday. Mrs. Wright Homes of Doon Iowa visits brother Melvin Barker. James P. Smith and family spent last week with friends at Clinton. Madam Rumor says a wedding will occur in town this week. Mrs. O H Hanold entertained the L A S on last Thursday.
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Tharp
Marion
Local Notes From Onslow And Nearby Towns
Onslow September 20 visitors include Mr and Mrs John Arnold from Prescott Iowa visiting Mrs Arnold s son May Overley and friends. Rev Carey called to Hayfield Minnesota for a funeral. Siege Overbolt returns from Canada aiding son Owen in harvest. Millard Allen ill east of town grandson of J G Warren and Vera Pan. Pan goes to Monmouth Illinois for college teaching position. Ruth Kinney of Paralta Iowa visits sisters Mrs Paul and Mrs Hutton. Picture show resumes after poor weather. Crittenden back from vacation to bank work. Frank Jolmason visiting two daughters in Wes Moines. Melissa Chase visiting relatives in Maquoketa. Louise Sears in Anamosa. Mrs George Lyong visiting relatives in Wisconsin. Amy Jeffries visiting relatives in Oli.
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Onslow
John Arnold
Vera Pan
Monmouth
Ilinoia
Ruth Kinney
Paralta
Iowa
Paul
Hutton
Crittenden
Woo
Prank Jolmason
Wes Moines
Melissa Chase
Maquoketa
Mise Louise Sears
Anamosa
George Lyong
Wiscunaima
Mia Amy Jeffries
al Oli
Perguson to Preach at Presbyterian Church Sunday
In Scotch Grove on September 15 Rev. and D D Perguson of Cedar Rapids will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and again in the Lang building Sunday evening. He promises an Irish story and profitable remarks. Arend Balster's store was broken into Monday night with about a hundred dollars in goods stolen. R P Clark returned from Minnesota last Friday and is now driving a Reo. The Henrichs family drove to Hopkinton Monday.
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RK. Perguson
Dh. D
Cedar Rapida
Presbyterian Church
Lang
Dr. Perguson
Arend Balster
R. P. Clark
Minnesota
Henrichs
Hopkinton
Harris bootlegging suspect remains at large in Oxford Junction
Deputy Webster pursued Harris alias Harris to Oxford Junction, but he slipped away and was later captured in Clinton county. A Lafayette railroad meeting last Tuesday aimed to revive the can line with attendees from multiple towns and plans for active work soon. The county chairman accused Republican bosses of backing Ernest R Moore for lieutenant governor, noting Moore won the primary by 1 112 to 1 453. Independent Wyoming School District sues the contractor for about 62000 over unfinished work and related damages with claims for materials. The district seeks court to establish claim priorities and payment amounts.
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Webster
Clinton
Harris
Oxford Junction
Clinton County
Tcan
Lafayette
Ernest R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Moore
Independent School District of Wyoming
Farley Visits Monticello and New Farm Purchases Reported
Mrs. E. J. Farley visited Monticello over Sunday to meet a new grandson in the James Farley home. Fred Martens bought the John Young farm near Onslow for 16 200, 63 non resident pupils in Wyoming schools, B P Tollweder purchased a 10 20 tractor through O W Ladd and Hugh Campbell. The kerosene driven tractor replaces horses and men, plows eight to ten acres daily at about 1 50 per day.
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E. J. Farley
Monticello
James Farley
Fred Martens
John Young
Onslow
Wyoming Public Schools
B. PP. Tollwedder
International Harvester Co
O. W. Ladd
Hugh Campbell
Robwedder
Old Timers and the Weight of News in Death
A short verse by Walt Mason reflecting on aging friends who seek news of dead peers. Old men recall Hiram Hughes and others fallen long ago, the gossip turns to tombs as memories linger and humor fades in old age.
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Hiram Hughes
William Bill
Fred
Wohey
Silas J. McGee
Julia Jones
Jim
Joe
Nell
Bess
Jane
Walt Mason
Notice to Coal Bidders Sealed Bids Requested
Notice to coal bidders from Jones County Iowa calling for sealed bids received by the county auditor for 150 tons of Northern Illinois six inch lamp coal to be delivered at Center Junction and 20 tons of range hard coal to be delivered at Anamosa, all freight to be delivered by November 1 1916, E J Hines County Auditor.
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Jones County
Towa
Center Junction
Anamosa
E. J. Hines
Court appoints receiver for insolvent Iowa Mercantile Co
In Marion Judge Smith approves K T Lamb as receiver of the Cedar Rapids and Monticello based co operative, after hearings on the firm’s finances reveal $174 568 owed to creditors against $68 418 asset value and $98 745 cash from stock sales. Promoters Browning Cole and Wilder are sought by lawmen as indictments loom.
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Iowa Mercantile Co
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Smith
Marion
Wilder
Jaques
Mercantile Company
K. T. Lamb
Lamb
Greditora
Slock
Sim
Browning
Calesman
Cole
Linn
Benton
Wilder, Browning and
Carson Piere & Co
Chicago
Auba
Jett
Jones County
Jones
Echo of the Past Suit Seeks 10000 Over Monticello Crash
F 8 Tracy sues Clarence Matthiessen and Mrs Etta Matthiessen of Monticello in district court for 10000 damages claiming his 17 year old son Theron Tracy was injured when a car driven by Clarence Matthies sen in the employ of Mrs Welch struck him last November. A prior 5000 damage suit remains pending. Tracy says the vehicle was operated recklessly and the crash caused serious injuries.
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Apamosa
Eureka
Clarence Matthiessen
Etta Mattiessen
Monticello
F. 8. Tracy
Theron T. Tracy
Tracy
Matthiessen
Itta Welch
Welch
District Court
Matthijssen
Figure Your Upkeep Central City Car Cost Guide
The Ames engineering extension outlines a simple five year use period for a car. It says after five years the vehicle will have cost about twice its original price. To estimate annual expense multiply the car’s price by two then divide by five.
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Central City News
Engineering Extension Department
Ames
Vacation Timing in Office Jokes at Boss’s Expense
In a New York World snippet a worker and the boss joke about taking vacations together. The man notes he will take his vacation when the boss does so the office can run without him.
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New York World
Water power suit over dam site at Newport in Jones county
The Wapsie Light & Power Co of Mt. Vernon has filed suit in the Jones county district court against landowners along the Wapsipinicon river. It seeks permission to erect a dam and power plant at Newport and claims the lands listed, including Joseph W. Sherman and many others, will be overflowed by the project.
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Anamosa Hureka
Wapsie Light & Power Co
Mt. Vernon
Jones County District Court
Light and Power Company
Newport
Joseph W. Sherman
F. M. Grafft
Jos Cook
Frank Jamison
W. F. Strawman
Frank Porter
T. D. Crain
J. F. Waggoner
James E. Remley
E. T. Brickley
Sol Anderson
Frank Yanko Loses $166 At Manchester Jubilee
Hopkinton resident Frank Yanko, employed by Ma Glades east of town, attended the Manchester Jubilee carnival yesterday. He carried $166 at the gates, but later found the money missing after visiting several attractions. He returned today seeking Sheriff Pentony's help to recover the funds, though recovery seems unlikely without a broader inquiry.
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Hopkinton
Frank Yankovec
Ma- Glades
Manchester
Frank
Pentony
Iowa Sweet Corn Canning Expands Across District
The Iowa Canning Companies report full swing in Mt. Vernon Hawkeye district with varied yields. Vinton plants foresee about half capacity while Monticello Center Point and Belle Plaine plants expect average packs. Iowa houses 53 canning factories packing over two million dollars of canned goods. Iowa Illinois together pack one fourth of U S sweet corn.
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Mt. Vernon Hawkeye
Vinton
Monticello
Center Point
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Illinois
United States
Onion Advice Sparks Health Debate At Theater
A health sharp urges eating an onion before bed but many people ignore it and head to the theater instead. The line draws attention to practical eating habits versus entertainment plans.
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Chas. A. Doxsee
Castle Grove
Scotch Grove
Septelh Grove
Wyoming Journal News
A. Cole
Iowa Canning Companies
Chester N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill
Monticello, Iowa
Hart Schaffner & Mara
Pomit Canada
America
RTE
Ipgmaen AC
Ricklees & Men
ILL
M. W. Herrick
R. BE
Reed Herrick & Reed Attorneys AT Law
Monticello State Bank
John G. Schoon
J. FE. Pond
Fred Puleston
Beery Brother
DR. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
J. E. Bateman
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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