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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
4
Taxpayers confront steeper spring levies with little cheer as they pass checks to the treasurer. Citizens doubt school costs, road quality, and official salaries justify the rise. They ask where auto or income taxes go and decry over taxation while demanding clear usage.
A Jackson County Health Association began with a meeting of physicians and citizens at Public Micary on Tuesday. Temporary officers were named and a Friday meeting set for April 5 at City Hall to elect permanent officers and committees. President Dr N Loose Maquoketa, First VP Dr Hanske Belleview, Second VP Ar Jenkins Preston, Secretary Mrs Joly Keegan Maquoketa, Treasurer Miss Ida Simpson.
Lawrence J. Streuser and Miss Veronica M Par were married at St Josephs Catholic Church in Preston Monday morning by Father J Malley. Therese Jost attended as an accessory and the couple left for Clinton in a friend’s Chevrolet car.
A baby was born on Tuesday morning, March 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Regenwether Feo Christman. The event is noted in Chicago with the newborn named Feo Fred Christman.
Durand Lytton nine year old son of Mr and Mrs G Y Lyman suffered a slight concussion after falling ten feet into a manhole at the Morrow gymnasium on the Dakota Wesleyan campus Friday afternoon. He remained in severe shock through Saturday morning. Several schoolboys were nearby as derricks operated at a neighboring building when the accident occurred. Another boy reportedly fell into the same manhole but escaped injury due to coal filling the basement at the time.
Merchants found vest cards in waste baskets from a migratory advertising outfit claiming one local merchant was a Keep Smiling feature in next week’s Jackson Sentinel. The Sentinel name was altered on the cards and the publisher doubts the paper’s involvement. Local ads should be written by credible sources, not fly-by-night copywriters.
A Monday morning blaze on a sidetrack devastated several cars at Greensland Green Island. Fire found about 7 30 a.m. and spread quickly as nearby water supply was distant. Locomotive from Savanna arrived to pull burning cars to a water tank where they were quenched. Authorities suspect tramps sleeping in a car started the fire. Local residents aided efforts despite limited water access.
Easter services drew an unusually large crowd at the Reformed church with 85 in the communion class. Locals and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nissen, Leah Blatchley, Mrs. Wo Weise, H. P. Graven, and many families were mentioned. Community events featured birthdays, dinners, and a social program at the Tuesday Club and with various neighbors across Lost Nation, Delmar, Davenport, and nearby towns. Weather forecast noted a cool wave and calmer conditions midweek.
Cascade Albert McMahon, a day laborer employed by Frank Curran, fought for his life as a bull charged him near Cascade. McMahon sheltered behind a tree after the animal knocked him from his horse, the bull circling and goring, while fellow workers finally located the injured man at dusk and assisted him. Curran owns grazing land where the fight occurred and had previously turned young stock onto the property two years ago.
Malcolm Eliott born in Benbrook Canada December 22 1852 died March 90 1921 at sister Mrs Phoebe Hahn's near Maquoketa age 68 years 4 months and days apoplexy preceded by family removals and long quiet life. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev Lang burial Buckhorn near Elwood. Various local notes from Maquoketa include social visits birthdays and church guild plans.
James F. McGinnis D C writes from Santa Barbara California to explain why Mrs McGinnis practices in Maquoketa with Dr Frost at the old stand near Gallagher's jewelry store He recalls fights for Medical Freedom in Maquoketa and notes his arrest in Saligoxnia for doing good He invites old friends to visit Mrs McGinnis in Maquoketa and promises the same friendly reception and a good time as in California
Court House News reports multiple divorces granted including Mateh Mes. Bell Baker from Elwin Baker and Gladys Allen from Rex Allen with custody awarded. March actions include board meetings in Maquoketa, road demonstrations, and a case reset to April 28. Also notes a school presidents convention April 4 to elect a County Superintendent and three county Board of Education members. Marriage licenses issued: Laughlin to Dimmer, Konrands to Feldman, Hoff to Willmic, Janssen to Kimball, Donovan to Meehas.
The Sentinel Company celebrates its first year since acquiring the Jackson Sentinel from the Swigart family. The piece outlines ownership by local businessmen, a pledge to fair pricing and quality news, and gratitude to readers, advertisers, and patrons. It emphasizes community loyalty and growth amid changing business conditions.
Peter Moeller died after several weeks illness at his West Pratt home on Thursday at 7 30 am. He was a mechanic by trade with a machine shop near his residence. Born in Jackson County forty six years ago he married Margaret Walthie of Lamorte in 1913. The funeral will be from his home on Saturday morning with burial at Lamotte.
The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Jackson County Chapter, American Red Cross, was held on Thursday evening April 7 at the Excelsior Record office. The meeting date was changed from its original day due to a scheduling conflict. J. W. Steenis served as secretary.
Maquoketa resident Miss Maggie McClane died March 24 1921 at Web sted City Iowa. She had lived with her sister Mrs W J Titterell after her sister’s death and was cared for by Mr Titterell. Her remains were laid to rest beside her sister at Lake View.
Maquoketa Baptists hold annual business meeting at 7 30 p m with reports from all departments. A reception for new members follows. Announcement of Everybody's Bible Class starting Friday April 1 with weekly Friday meetings led by Rev Brough to study The Bible God s Book. All Bible lovers are welcome.
Emily Huling, a resident of Jackson County Indiana, died October 31. She was born March 40 1921, orphaned young, raised by grandparents Mr and Mrs Akones Edwards. She married William Ellis in 1870, had three children, two predeceased her. Survived by sister Mrs David Hawley of Ferndale California. Funeral from Buchner chapel at 1 50 Thursday, interment Bridgeport Cemetery, with Rev A Lang of the M E church officiating.
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