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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

5

Doings Of The Jones County District Court

The September term of the Jones County district court convened at Anamosa with Judge Ather ton B. Clark presiding. The grand jury returned three indictments, two of which were not public due to lacking custody. Dockets list defaults and multiple civil, equity, and guardianship cases with numerous judgments, dismissals, and estate probate actions scheduled through early October.

District Court of Jones County Anamosa Atherton B. Clark

Neighborhood News Highlights Local Deaths and Events

Independence resident W. H. Joslin dies after seventy years in the city. Roy Koeneke reports pig theft of 20 pigs weighing 150 pounds in Earlville. Tipton beats Muscatine 16 to 6 in football. Anamosa to host Cen tral City next Friday. Delaware County mourns Mrs. W. W. Hockaday after a four year illness. Egnac Leber dies after auto crash in Cedar Rapids. Bert H. Darey of Manchester dies at 61 ending tuberculosis battle. Hopkinton residents affected by hurricane in Florida. Home brew and liquor seizures reported. Norval Matthes liquor case. Manchester defeats Arlington 12–0 in football. Cedar County land sells at $66/acre. Olin high school dominates Wyoming 42–0. Rev. Dr. J. P. Van Horn named St. Luke's executive secretary. Fire damages Wills farm home near Vinton. Mrs. Earl Girsch saves child from cistern near Waterloo. LeMars bootlegger Kaufman pays $500 fine. Prohibition raids seize liquor sources in Town City led by Roy Muhs. woman Mrs. Lee Moore among those arrested.

W. H. Joslin Independence Roy Koeneke Earlville Tipton Muscatine Anamosa Central City W. W. Hockaday Delaware County Egnac Leber Cedar Rapids Bert H. Darey Manchester Lyle Moore Hopkinton Orlando Florida Iles Norval” Matthes Arlington Cedar County Mechanicsville John Ambdenstock Olin High School Wyoming Glin Olin Cripps J. P. van Horn Upper Iowa University St. Luke’s Hospital Leete Upper Town Methodist Church Vinton Charles Wills Prohibition Roy E. Muhs Davenport Lee Moore W. A. Doran Mary Marvin Aggie Orr Clara Weir Kate Maurice Mattie J. Fawcett Nettle Sleeper Winnie Smith Nellie Dunham Carrie Fryberger Emma L. Pond Iowa Grinnell, College Masonic Grand Lodge of Colorado F. Grassmeyer Dubuque Adelbert Morse Arthur Fairbanks Benjamin Harrison Levi P. Morton Charles J. Northrop C. M. & St. P. Railway Company Republican District Court R. M. Bush James Robertson F. O. Ellison Robert Clark W. H. Glick M. McLaughlin F. J. Tryon Frederick Markle Chickasaw County Tryon Missouri Kansas City John Considine Castle Grove Kate Burke Monticello Church of the Sacred Heart J. McCormick Oxford Junction Oscar McGinnes Sand Spring

Snow White Bakery to Open in Monticello Soon

Messrs Theodore Jacobsen and Raleigh Blatchley plan to open Snow White Bakery in the Lovell building in Monticello during the last week of October. They will offer a free dozen cookies with each purchase on opening day and expect three weeks for installation of a new oven and bakery equipment. The owners, both married, will move to Monticello this week.

Monticello Theodore Jacobsen Raleigh Blatchley Maquoketa Lovell Husman & McCrea Clothing Snow White Bakery

Forty Years Ago County Fair Receipts and Local Notices

Thirty line items recount county fair gate receipts totaling 2048.05 and grand totals 4520.05 before autos era. Notes list trains passenger counts from all directions, teachers hired for public schools, migrations of families to colleges, political campaigns, marriages, public health outbreaks, and local business moves.

Hunting Licenses Must Be Carried On Person

Jones county recorder reports over 1000 hunting licenses issued and deputies assisted applicants all day Saturday. The recorder notes licenses must be carried on the person and that duplicates are not provided if a license is lost. Applicants should provide accurate mailing or forwarding addresses for delivery.

Jones County Recorder

Jones County Shippers Meet At Monticello

Ten Jones County cooperative shipping associations met at the Monticello cooperative creamery to discuss direct shipping to producers, records, and markets. The talks were led by T. W. Arthur of Iowa State College and Knute Espe of Des Moines. Sam Thompson of Center Junction serves as president of the Jones County Shippers association.

Jones County Monticello

Aged Earlville Man Struck By Freight Engine

An 80 year old man, Fred Derga of Earlville, was struck by an eastbound freight locomotive on the Illinois Central line near Earlville last Saturday afternoon. He survived with three fractures to his right arm and a severe nerve shock. the train crew delivered him to a nearby doctor for treatment.

Tiinois Central Earlville Fred Derga Derga

Annual Conference Appointments of Methodists

The Upper Iowa conference lists district superintendents changes and the full year appointments for pastor posts across Albion to Waterloo and Davenport districts. Notable moves include Dr. G. J. Chalice to Fayette replacing Dr. Kirwin, with Haw kins moving to Cedar Rapids Trinity and Kirwin to Iowa Falls.

Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church Winton Dubuque Will Kirwin G. J. Chalice Trinity Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Chalice Fayette J. K. Hawkins Clinton Kirwin Iowa Falls W. C. Cleworth Albion L. C. Smith Beaman H. R. Schmidt Blairstown KL. D. Stubbs Brandon G. H. Goodrick Belle Plaine J. B. Ackman St. Paul's W. Ll. Ewing Kenwood Park H. W. Singer T Trinity Center Point G. M.shoemaker Conrad Oswald Sandbach Chelsea Nelson Murdoch Dike—C W. Batten Dysart H. M. Grant Elberon Earl Phelps Eldora W. H. Mitchell Fairfax S. E. Ellis Melbourne R. C. Jerrell Mount Auburn Fred Fisher Norway Alfred Attwood Owasa L. P. Lambertson Palo Leslie Faris Reinbeck E. E. Prescott Rhodes Cc. C. Casper Shellsburge Raymond G. Bachellor State Center H. 8S. Mercer Tama DeWitt Clinton Traer

M. E. Conference Drops Upper Iowa Support

At the Upper Iowa conference in Vinton the body voted 95 to 48 to withdraw support from Upper Iowa University and focus on Cornell College in Mount Vernon. Upper Iowa will continue operating with funds raised by Fayette merchants and other patrons.

Upper Iowa Vinton Cornell College Mount Vernon Fayette

Demonstration Of Corn Picker At Monticello Farm

The Childress Motor Company announces a demonstration of the Continental corn picker on a farm near Monticello next Saturday morning. Those interested should call 91 for more information. The event will be worth the time.

The Childress Motor Company Monticello

A Ryan Blacksmith Is In Trouble Again

Ryan Blacksmith, previously fined $300 in May 1927 for bootlegging, was arrested again this week. Authorities found thirty six pints of liquor in a vacant rear house behind his shop with a trail from the shop. He denies ownership of the liquor and is held on an unexpired $500 bond from his last hearing.

Manchester J. P. Smith Ryan Blacksmith Smith Utley

Bridge Contract Awarded for Fillmore Whitewater Crossing

The state highway commission awarded a $19,998 contract to build a new bridge across the Whitewater River at Fillmore, five miles east of Cascade. The old structure near a sharp west approach proved dangerous with frequent accidents. the new alignment will place the bridge north of the current site and straighten the east roadway to meet it.

State Highway Commission Whitewater Fillmore Cascade

Monti High Football Team Gets First Try Out

Monti High opens practice with Coe freshmen scrimmage in Cedar Rapids to prep for the October 6 game against Independence. The article lists a probable lineup and notes student activities, booster clubs, class officer elections, and upcoming events including an operetta rehearsal and a smoking policy at the school building.

Cedar Rapids Coe Raymond Maruge Henry Oltman James Maurice Sam Rhatigan Meyer Marmis James Bender Harold Maruge Sunny Crest Ann Miller Finlay Miss Ferguson Miss Mattocks Kaste Heiserman Miss Wilcox Mr. Moore Miss Reindahl Miss Reisinger Miss Meyer Miss Scott Miss Gr Raymond Hong Lucia Sehoon Billy Stickford Ruth Lambert Mary Eileen Howard McLaughlin Max Specht Emma Hughes Vivian Bancroft Senior High Junior High Monti High John Shover Naomi Gutknecht Helen Rol Robert Durst Monticello Philomonte Byrd South Pole Cherry Blossom

Farmer Canning Co. Ends Season With 607,824 Cans

The Farmer Canning Co. closed its season last Tuesday noon with 607,824 cans or 25,326 cases of corn packed. This equals about 70 percent of a normal pack amid fine weather but stock growth and car delays reduced output. Twenty five cars remain to sell. half already contracted. H. A. Squires of Rockwell City supervised at Monticello. Alma Behrends assisted and returns to Cedar Rapids head office next Sunday.

Farmer Canning Company Farmer Monticello H. A. Squires Rockwell City Alma Behrends Cedar Rapids

Death Visits In Two Homes

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Oliver Anderson of Wyoming and Albert Kiburz of Richland township. Mrs. Anderson, age 59, died after a year of ill health with arterial hardening. she leaves ten children, five siblings, eight grandchildren, and is to be buried in Wyoming cemetery after services at the family home and Presbyterian church. Albert Kiburz, born May 26 1863, died in Monticello hospital after dropsy complications. he leaves wife Katherine Moran, three sons James and John living, Leo deceased in World War I, two brothers, and three sisters. funeral held at the Kiburz home with Rev. Henry Marks, burial in East Monticello cemetery.

Oliver Anderson Wyoming Anderson M. D Nancy (Ennis) Sackett Scotch Grove Township Anna Smrchek Wilbert Anderson Cedar Rapids Grace Gregg Rock Island Illinois Floyd Anderson Moline Elsie Mott Hale Lillian von Sprecken Onslow Frances Bahnsen Presbyterian Church At Wyoming Cemetery Albert Kiburz John McDonald Memorial Hospital Monticello Kiburaz John and Andrena Nelson) Kiburz Richland Township Katherine Moran Temple Hill James Marshalltown John Leo United States Dallas Oliver John Nelson Kiburz Leroy Clark John Hein Nettie Kiburz Oliver Kiburz Henry Marks Presbyterian Church of Kiburz

New Air Mail Stamp Sparks Guessing and Interest

The public waves questions over the design of the new five cent air mail stamp. Post office officials explain the image is the highest airway beacon in the world atop Sherman Hill, thirty miles west of Cheyenne Wyoming, on the Boeing Air Transport line from San Francisco to Chicago. The beacon sits 10 000 feet above sea level.

Post Office Department Sherman Hill Cheyenne Wyo Boeing Air Transport San Francisco Chicago

Farm Home Near Anamosa Burns

Anamosa firemen fought a blaze yesterday afternoon at the farm home of Mike Gorman one mile northeast of town. The two story ten room house appeared doomed at 2 pm as flames spread from the attic suspected from an undetermined cause. Neighbors helped move much of the furniture from the home.

Anamosa Mike Gorman

Cascade Hosts Visitors With Warm Town Spirit

J. W. Hartinger reports Cascade impresses visitors with friendly, hospitable townsfolk during a brief tour. He notes activity at East Side garage, Mrs. Fairburn’s farm duties and long-serving barber traditions, plus two strong local banks with solid assets and leadership.

J. W. Hartinger Cascade Lttle City Thomas Kingsley Alex Beatty Kingsley Beatty W. A. Fairburn Fairburn A. L. Gordon Iowa Gordon L. W. Will Farmers and Merchants State Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doings of the Law and Equity W. B. Clark Fontanelle Future Film Co A. ©. Lambert E. E. Martin Frank Wroblewski William Rickels C. A. Sutherland Co. L. Adams Thomas W. Facy John G. Schoon First Trust and Savings Bank of Car Lazare, Et al Preston H. Kramer Amanda Kramer Lulu Lavina Cronkhite H.J. Burke Grace Ripperton Porter Ripperton Bisenius & Sons Jane Dixon Monticello State Bank Thomas Carson Agnes Kealey David Farrell Peter Robertson Floyd R. Robertson Bernard Sweeney Melvin Brock David Wilhelm Alfred B. Tucker Jens Nissen William Y. Donahue Frank T. Fitzsimons Dora Matejka Martha J. Starks Harry Greenem Elmer Hinrichs Guardian Thomas E. Booth Sarah Young Rieger George W. Gorman Arthur L. Houstman Johnson Poppe Ellen Jane Putnam Carl W. Westphal John B. Brokens John A. Orr Jennie B. Newman Emma Shugart T. Shugart Margaret Starry John Henry Knight Earl Girsch Waterloo B. F. Kaufman LeMars Delaware Crossing T. M. Zinc Manester Monttcello the Express Jones County Shippers A. E. Coe Anti-Saloon League Robert Davies Cedar Rapids District F. C. Witzigman Ackley S. W. Williams Allison Preston Aredale W. A. Falis Cedar Falls W. G. Rowley Chapin-Bradford J. E. Pritchard Charles City E. T. Gough Clarksvile Willard W. Grant Dumont D. C. Perry Dunkerton- Dewar Samuel Knoer East Janesville H. H. Barton Shellrock A. R. Grant Stacyville Harvey A. Barrett Ulster George Woodall Waterloo—First J. A. Young Grace Roy L. Smith Linden Joseph Yates Waterloo—St. Paul T. B. Shaffer Waterloo—Waverly C. C. Bacon E. A. Baker Alburnett J. M. Smith F. C. Worcester Bennett M. L. Hill Bertram James Ballz F. W. Lambertson G. W. Self Prairie Chapel L. C. Lemon Roy Mills Sabula F. E. Mastin Solon W. F. Slaght South Bethel-Rochester G. H. McMichael Springville E. G. Steinman Stanwood Earl Hodgkin L. H. Joslin Viola West Branch H. D. Greene A. B. Soule Dubuque District Arlington-Volga A. B. Chamberlain Burr Oak Dean Soule Calmar R. G. Isenberger Chester Henry Allhouse Colesburg Dyersville J. C. Cleveland Cresco Kendallville P. HH. Weed Decorah F. O. Hillman Delhi Leo V. Butler Center Grove J. W. Atkins Grandview E. D. Wells St. Luke’s H. D. Atchinson A. B. Curran John Gammons East Dubuque George Garde Edgewood C. W. Cleveland Elgin-Illyria J. J. Snyder Epworth J. H. Barr Fairbank F. O. Maynard Farley C. L. Oelfke J. D. Clinton Greeley John DeLong Guttenburg D. D Monona H. E. Morrow New Albion A. W. Gable Oelwein A. W. Henke Randalia C. E. Dunlevy Rowley A. Calkins Strawberry Point T. J. Elwick Sumner P. P. Pease Waucoma James Gable Waukon H. D. Temple West Union I. E. Selden Winthrop H.W. Artman C. E. Baker Mt. Vernon W. A. Buell Plymouth Herbert J. Bergsthaler O. B. Chassell Frank Cole J. L. McLaughlin American Bible Society T. P. Potter General Minutes New York City G. F. Sutherland Board of Foreign Missions J. P.van Horn Secre Hee St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rap J.B. van Pelt Gammon Theological Seminary Atlanta V. C. Welch M. E Upper Iowa U Ryan George Baister George Hubbard Clarksville E. A. Hubbard Farmer Canning CO Mrs. Oliver Anderson Air Mail Anamosa Burns J. T. Conan Monday Pacen John J Finn Thomas Kbinessey Ojeksan Beatty J.W. Peatty C. H. Huntington
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