Social notes from Hopkinton and nearby towns
A long list of visitors and relatives traveling to and from Hopkinton Cedar Rapids Anamosa Lancaster Waterloo and other locales over the past week includes Mrs Cliff Main Mrs Frank Thompson and Mrs T M Redmond among many. Local shopping news reports a Saturday sale of blue and white granite ware at Smiths variety store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Main
Hopkinton
Wm. Atchison
Omaha
Nebraska
Smith
Crapser farm sold at referee sale to Oscar Fuller
The Crapser farm east of town sold at a referee's sale last Saturday to Oscar Fuller at 35 dollars per acre. The 80 acre tract is sandy in parts but half is fair land. A local football team formed with Ludwig Rickels captain and George Barnts manager, will begin practice to play nearby towns. Prof. and Mrs. Fleming of Iowa City visited Mrs. W. A. Mirick. O. M. Brown's friends hosted a surprise birthday party with a mantel clock given to him. A two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Michel Tobiason died last Monday from cholera infantum. funeral held yesterday at 1 PM led by Rev. O. Mardorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Fuller
Ludwig Rickels
George Barnts
Michel Tobiason
O. Mardorf
Pete Peterson survives 20 foot fall on rock during vacation work
J N Peterson on vacation from the Monticello State bank worked as a carpenter and fell twenty feet onto rock. He suffered a concussion but recovered after treatment and returned to climbing with the crew. The report calls him nicknamed Pete and notes his resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Peterson
Monticello State Bank
Pete
Mrs Barnhill Begins Winter Visit With Coppon Friends
Mrs. Joseph Barnhill who has lived with her daughter Mrs. A. G. Rodman for two years went to Coppon yesterday morning with Mrs. Anderson. She will spend the winter visiting in the home of Mrs. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DeBoest
Dana, Towa
Joseph DeBoest
Amanda Engiebarts
Malcom
Shelley
Joseph Barnhill
A. G. Rodman
Coppon
Anderson
Miss Leysean Teaches Music in Monticello Saturday
Miss Hettie Leysean of Wyoming spends Saturdays in Monticello giving music lessons. She has taken over the class relinquished by Mrs H A Cross Jr of Grinnell on the occasion of her marriage last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Leysean
Wyoming
Monticello
H. A. Cross, Jr
Nse
Pearl Heisey
Grinnell
Golden Eagle Clothing Company Announces Fall Opening
The Golden Eagle Clothing Company announces its annual fall opening in The Hixpress this week. Monticello men seeking up-to-date clothing are invited to visit the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Eagle Clothing Company
Hixpress
Monticello
Reverend Balcar Attends German Presbyterian Synod Meetings
Rev. B. T. Balcar of the German Presbyterian Church in Richland township travels to Dubuque to attend the German Presbyterian Synod of the West gatherings. The body covers a vast territory from Cincinnati to the Pacific coast and Canada to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Balcar
German Presbyterian Church
Richland Township
Dubuque
German Presbyterian Synod of the
Local Birth Notices Report Daughters and a Son
Births announced in the past week include daughters to Mr and Mrs Adolph Eggers near Amber and to Mr and Mrs Alva Biler north of Monticello and a son to Mr and Mrs Barney Schaefer in the Sand Springs area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Eggers
Amber
Alva Biler
Monticello
Barney Schaeifer
Sand Springs
Hall Family Returns From Chicago Trip
Mr and Mrs J B Hall with daughter Harriet travel to Chicago by automobile last Sunday. Mrs Hall Harriet and son Marshall had previously motors to that city where Marshall will again attend Northwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Fraser
Chicago
Fraser
Medical College
Northwestern University
J. 8. Hall
Harriet
Hall
Marshall
Picture Theatres announce week of first class attractions
Coming events at the Picture Theatres include Lenore Ulrich in Kilmeny on Friday September 29 Blanche Sweet in The Secret Orchard on Monday October 2 and A Circus Romance on Tuesday October 3 All attractions are first class and worth your patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picture Theatres
Lenore Ulrich
Kilmeny
Blanche Sweet
Archbishop Kean to lead services at Castle Grove church
Archbishop J. J. Kean of Dubuque will conduct services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Castle Grove next Sunday at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM He will also address the Sacred Heart church confirmation class in the city that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kean
Dubuque
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Castle Grove
Sacred Heart Church
Milwaukee employee De Garmo injured in Cedar Rapids hospital
De Garmo, an Milwaukee employee, was hurt between here and Langworthy two weeks ago. He suffered a fractured skull requiring removal of bone tissue. He is now believed to be on the road to recovery in a Cedar Rapids hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Garmo
Milwaukee
Here
Langworthy
Cedar Rapides Hospital
Beery Clothing Ad Promises Bargains in New Faitdry Goods
The advertisement on the tenth page highlights Beery Clothing store bargains for women readers. Manager Beery has stocked heavily for fair trade, offering complete and stylish furnishings across all lines. Read the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beery
Mgr. Beery
Anamosa Man Weds Sumner Woman at Brown Home
H L Smith of Anamosa married Susie Cox of Sumner Iowa at the home of Mr and Mrs C M Brown last evening. Rev J H Barr of the Methodist Episcopal church performed the ceremony. Mrs Cox is a cousin of Mrs Brown. The couple will reside in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Smith
Anamosa
Susie Cox
Sumner
Iowa
C. M. Brown
J. HB. Barr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cox
Brown
Royden duo praises Iowa soldiers after southern trip
Fred Royden and his son Frank of Scotch Grove traveled through the South visiting Brownsville Texas and an army camp. He says he heard high regard for Iowa soldiers as they stand at the top in character reputation and soldierly bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Royden
Frank
Scotch Grove
Brownsville
Texas
Royden
Iowa
Sale of Chicago Anamosa and Northern Railway Postponed
The Chicago Anamosa & Northern railway sale was postponed again for lack of bids. L S Cass president of the Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern interurban attended but did not bid. Officials attributed Cass’s silence to 61 percent of right of way property owners not signing a petition for a special election to vote a 5 percent land tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Anamosa & Northern Railway
L. S. Cass
Waterloo, Cedar Falls
Monticello Residents Set to Travel to California Next Thursday
The Monticello party includes Mrs. Michael McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Waugh, and Mr. and Mrs. John Proll. A special car departs Calmar Thursday evening, stops Monticello at 6:30, and leaves Monticello at 6:50 p.m. The journey continues to Kansas City, then Rock Island tracks to El Paso, Texas, and Southern Pacific to Los Angeles arriving Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
California
Michael McLaughlin
W. H. Waugh
John Proll
Calmar
Kansas City
Rock Island
Monticello store stock moved to Cedar Rapids under receiver
Goods from the Monticello branch of the defunct Iowa Mercantile Co. were moved to Cedar Rapids last Monday for disposal at the main store by receiver K T Lamb. Rumors of stockholders taking over the local branch are denied. none of the owners planned to operate the store here after learning the internal workings of the concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa Mercantile Co
Cedar Rapids
K. T. Lamb
Grand jury in session to hear more indictments this week
The grand jury remains active all week and is expected to return multiple indictments. Tom Wilder, former president of the defunct Iowa Mercantile Co., is jailed and has had his bond reduced from 5000 to 2500 on each charge, with plans to post. Anamosa burglar, paroled from Fort Madison, was captured after looting J K Hale’s store, with change found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wilder
Iowa Mercantile Co
Lee
Monay
J. K. Hale
Anamosa
Ife
Night Watch
Anamosa Reformatory
Fort Madison
Marriage of Christina Dieteker and John Vogel
Miss Christina Dieteker daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dieteker of Lovell township and John Vogel of Richland township were married at the German Reformed church yesterday by Rev Roland Kuentzel. A reception dance followed in Kinsella Hall for relatives and friends. The bride is described as industrious and well reared. the groom as a thrifty farmer who owns a farm formerly owned by John Oss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Dieteker
John Dieteker
Lovell Township
John Vogel
Richland Township
Jobn Oss
Wives of salesmen and a light sentence for Groll in Cedar Rapids
The alleged wives of W T Brown ing and I A OUole, hypnotic stone salesmen for the Iowa Mercantile Co., registered in Cedar Rapids seeking their husbands baggage then left without secured baggage held for a board bill. They claimed Chicago origins while men said families lived in St Louis. Henry Groll was fined $50 for defrauding Frank Ferring in 191%. An indictment charged him with obtaining $60 from Frank for a collateral note, later restitution led to a light sentence after six months under Sheriff Milla.
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W. T. Browning
I. A. Ouole
Atoak
Iowa Mercantile Co
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
St. Louis
Henry Groll
Frank Ferring
Prand
Groll
Frank
A. G
Groli
Milla
Ferring
Anamosa Man Struck By Theft And Brother Of Mrs Allen
James McClain of Anamosa was pickpocketed at a party on Strawberry Hill last Sunday evening losing twenty two dollars and a ten. Deputy Webster arrested James H. Clark a former Langworthy resident who confessed to the theft after a breakfast at the county home. Clark born in Yorkshire England on January 18 1838 died Sunday afternoon of pneumonia at the county home and was buried at Langworthy cemetery. He was an uncle of Mrs. William Allen of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McClain
Anamosa
Strawberry Hill
James
Rosa
Webster
James H. Clark
Langworthy
Mr. Clark
England
Yorkshire
London
Mra
William Allen
Smith-Spring-Holmes Quintet to Perform Opera House Evening
The Smith-Spring-Holmes Orchestral Quintet opens its lecture and music course at the opera house tomorrow Friday at eight. The program includes orchestra numbers and various solos and readings. Tickets at $1.50 from Mrs Peet, president of the Woman's Club. The ensemble comes under Redpath-Vawter management with high praise from last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Smith-Spring- Holmes
Redpath-Vawter
Smith
Mr. Holmes
Oxford Junction Speeders Face Mayor Over Fine
Oxford Mirror reports city treasury gained 18.70 as two young men James Gave and Ernest Barker were hauled before the mayor for speeding. It was Barker’s second offense and the fine was doubled. The piece urges equal enforcement for all drivers and notes widespread speeding. Dr. J G Stabler offers eye tests and glasses. Smith's variety store advertises granite ware specials Saturday only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Junction
Oxford Mirror
James Gave
Ernest Barker
Rally Day Services at Presbyterian Church
Next Sunday the Presbyterian Church hosts Rally Day with a Sabbath School program in the main auditorium followed by a church service. The pastor preaches on Heaven opened or glimpses of the spirit world as the choir and orchestra provide special music. A men focused evening service features The Heavens are Telling from the Creation with a sermon on conserving wasted forces for uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Crane
Death of Daniel Starke Father of Joel Starks
Former Monticello resident Daniel Starke died at St Joseph’s hospital in Sioux City last Saturday morning after prolonged illness and unsuccessful surgery. Born August 16, 1848 in New York, he lived in Monticello, later moving to Coleridge Nebraska. He is survived by his wife Victoria Burnight and seven children. Funeral held in Coleridge, with burial there. son Joel W. Starks attended from this city.
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Monticello
Daniel Starke
Joel W. Starks
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Starka
Victoria Burnight
Fletcher Burnight
Starke
Coleridge
Nebraska
New York
Jones County
Starks
Thomas Starks
Poplar
Montana
Thadeus Starks
Olan Andrews
John Hints
John Teidmion
John Nat
High School Notes Highlight Active Week
John Cushman named star pupil candidate for next Friday. Lena Kasper and Marie Carmichael visited classes. Mr Milroy leads the physics class. Orchestra enrolls eight. Seniors host party at Clark Springs and a short film with Miss Robby. Basketball practice begins under Mr Beguhn and Miss McClintock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cushman
Lena Kasper
Marie Carmichael
Milroy
Maude Cooper
Bgone
Iowa
Jefferson
Clark’s Springs
Robby
Beguhn
Miss McClintock
Coash
Baby Beef Contest Organizers Visit Monticello This Fall
State organizers Mr H A Sanderlin and B Berry will tour Jones county Saturdays through November 1 to recruit boys for the Iowa Beef Producers association contest run with the Extension Department and U S Department of Agriculture. Prizes include a free trip to Washington and trips to Chicago with prize pools totaling hundreds. the county aims to enroll by mid fall as feeds begin late October. The Lake Laundry in Marion burned last Sunday, totaling about 10000 dollars with 2600 coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Sanderlin
B. Berry
Amen
Monticello
Jones County
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Hwxtension Department of the State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Sioux City
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T. M. Redmond
Smith's
O. J. Bucklin
Austin
Minnesota
Edward Templeton
Jedar Rapids
Katherine Lovell
Davenport
Mrs. Louis Stoddard
Delaware
Mrs. G. "D. Smith
Lancaster
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Helen Johnson
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Mrs. Foley
Harry Stabler
Adam Reichart
Dyersville
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Tama
Marcus Hayden
Lon Webster
Child
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Ann Guthrie
Ruth Rettig
Waterloo
George Rettig
H. Denkhoff
1. F.denkhoff
W. A. Berry
Eldora
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Mia
Pye
John McLaughlin
Minnie
Frank Frost
Eden
South Dakota
Fred Kellum
H. M. Carpenter, Sr
National Bankers’ Convention
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Anna
Clinton
Harm Rickels
John Rickels
Roy Farwell
Belle Farwell
Freeport
Illinois
Bidwell
Robert Sweet
Vedar Rapides
Mrs
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Franklin Smith
Kate Stuhler
Iowa City
University Hospital
Frank Derr
Edgemont
Margaret Lamson
Marion
Ford Clark
Grace N. Smith
Denver
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Anabel Moore
John Moore
Andrew Kasper
Lena
Girton School
Paul Buol
Randophie
George Ambuebl
A. P. Walton
Arnold Egger
Delmar Junction
Ray Slick
Emmeline Reichart
Navy
St. Joan’s Lutheran Church
E. A. Hubbard
Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Conference
R. J. Pearse
Iowa State College At
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J W. Coxsee
R. Marine
Margaret
Robert
Fallon
Nevada
Mra. OC. J. Heisey
John Beisey
Andrew Davidson
Canada
Marie Fitzsimons
Beery Bros
Waukon
I. M. Redmond
John Dirks
St. Luke’s Hospital
James Lazell
Robert Foster
A. C. Foster
Mrs. Dingman
D.hanawalt
Mr. Dingman
Mra. Maynard
Dubuane
Maynard
Walter Powar
Aleck Ahirich
J. Hoyt Dreibelbis
R. O. Warner
Calvin L. Scovel
Jbone Bones
Dora Kellogg
Anamona
Kellogg
Will Skelley
Wm. Husman
Edinburgh
Fleming
W. A. Mirick
Prof. Fleming
College of Engineering
The
State University
O. M. Brown
Mr. Brown
Diamond Creamery Co
Canning Co
Standard Oil Co
BF. H. Shimanek
JF. H. Shimanek
Heeeerey
Supreme Court
Remsey & Remley
John Hughes
B. E B. Rhinehart
J. G. Stabler
Smith’s
Lake
Lowell State Bank
Monticello and
Vicinity
Owelstate Bank
Rockford
T. F. Denkhoff
Monticello, Iowa
C. H. Schipman
MAIN
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
Ek. A. Hubbard
Chas. A. Doxseeb
Doxsee
Lovell Block
L. H. Lang
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
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