Tom Jameson Dies at Home After Long Illness
Tom Jameson known as Tom died at his residence on West Platt Street at five this morning. Born in Maquoketa he endured a severe spinal injury from a diving accident in 1907 that left him bedbound for seven years yet he mastered languages and law while pursuing journalism and public service. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs KR Jameson two brothers Porter and Walter and two sisters Mrs Grace Thomas and Mrs Ruth Ducander. Funeral plans await word from relatives.
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Tom Jameson
West Platt St
Tom
Magueketa
Shattuck’s
Tom Tinger
Res Moines Register
Clinton Herald
Davenworth Times
Clinton Advertiser
Ralph Stuart Jameson
Jameson
Porter
Crookstown
Congregational Church Notes and Sermons Highlight Pastor’s Sixth Year
Congregational Church notes a Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 12 30 pm. Mesdames vor Schrader and Weay circle members are urged to attend. Dr Morgan marked his sixth year as pastor with a well received morning sermon on The Necessity of the Future Life and an evening lecture on The Morality of Business. A basket of fruit and a red present greeted him. Miss Ethel Benton, Coe College student, visits her parents on East Pleasant Street during spring vacation.
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Mesdames Vor Schrader and Weay
Trey Tal Fi
Morgan
Haseen
Ethel Benton
Coe College At
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. W. EB. Benton
Weet Pleasant St
Clinton County Officials Launch War on Bootleggers
Sheriff Ramsey directs a county wide campaign against illegal liquor, escorting Irvin Batch to jail after a Grand Mound arrest by Marshal Mahrongle. About five editions of whisky seized. Batch and two other men suspected of regular whisky runs to Grand Mound. Forty two deputy sheriffs placed in towns to aid mayors. Chicken thefts also reported as the crackdown starts.
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Clinton Co
Ramsey
Clinton County
Irvin Batch
Grand Jound
Batch
P.O. Mahrongle
Grand Mound
Robbery at Mueller Bros store in Calamus prompts reward
Grime Wave stirred Dewitt area as burglars forced a rear entry at Mueller Bros. in Calamus last Monday night or Tuesday early hours, stealing about 2000 dollars worth of merchandise chiefly silks. A car was stolen in Dewitt before midnight and may be linked. Mueller Bros. offers 500 dollar reward. Dewitt merchants push all night electric and marshal patrols.
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Mueller Bros
Calamus
Dewitt
Eletric
Marshal Service
Dewitt Observer
Narrow Gauge Railroad Amendment Passes House Unanimously
Telegram from Representative J H Weber of Dubuque County states the amendment to the narrow gauge railroad statute passed the house 88 to 0. The bill demands more frequent railroad commission investigations and tightens provisions, with Weber praising the effort and urging the senate to approve without obstruction.
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J. H. Weber
Dubuque County
Railroad Commission
Weber
Senate
Charlotte Couple Wed At Assumption Church
The marriage of Fred C. Delie mann and Miss Cecilia S. Hanrahan took place at Assumption Church last Wednesday morning. Rev. Thomas Dowd officiated a nuptial mass. The couple appeared with relatives present. The bride wore a navy blue traveling suit and the groom a dark blue serge suit. Attendants were Aloysius Hannihan and Miss Stella O'Toole.
Resignation of U S Marshal E R Moore for Iowa
United States Marshal E R Moore for the northern district of Iowa sent his resignation to the attorney general on Saturday. The letter states his term ends June 30 and requests a prompt successor appointment. Senators Cummins and Kenyon are expected to name a replacement soon.
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Dubuque
E.R. Moore
Iowa
Moore
Cummins
Kenyon
Fire Destroys Stock Town Pavilion and Cattle Loss
Fire destroyed the Stock town City pavilion used by the Livestock Breeders Association early today, burning sixty Aberdeen Angus cattle owned by David Leeney & Sons and causing about $100 090 in losses. Part of the pavilion is insured. Cause unknown. Iris Club meeting postponed to next Wednesday with Mrs. Roy Sannet hosting, a recent Eastman School of Photography graduate. Hamley Studio advertises latest offerings.
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Stocktown City
Johnson Court
Livestock Breeders’ Association
David Leeney & Sons
Former Jackson County Resident Dies At Washta Home
Mrs Electa J Page widow of Daniel W Page died Monday April 4 at her daughter’s home in Washtau. Her remains will be brought to Maquoketa for burial with short services at Mt Hope cemetery Wednesday at 0 oclock. Survived by daughter Mrs Ade Smith Washte and two sons G of Auror TH and Henry of Maquoketa.
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Electa J. Page
Daniel W. Page
Washta
Maquoketa
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ade Smith
Washte
Auror, TH
Henry
Iowa General Assembly Faces Final Week Of Action
In Des Moines during the last week of the 39th General Assembly the Iowa legislature prepared for a slow close. Many measures likely die for lack of action as committees work on calendars and special orders. Notable items include the blue sky bill in the Senate, the Dodd cigarette bill advancing, the Lake boxing bill pursued by veterans groups, the Kime districting proposal, and Beeman and Mayne measures on campaign spending and primary abolishment. The Thurston tax exemption bill for ex service members waits in committee, and censorship of motion pictures remains unsettled pending Senate action. Bible readings in schools faces Senate committee, with adjournment scheduled for Friday April 8.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
Iowa
House
Senate
Senate Chamber
Lake
American Legion
Kime
Repre
Mayne
Thurston
Francis
Famous Minstrel Man Dead in Columbus
Famous minstrel man G Field premier of American minstrels died yesterday from Brights disease at 72. Born in Leesport Va he was educated in Brownsville and Pittsburgh later entering banking farming and in 1886 forming a minstrel show. A former high national officer of the Elks he was active in Masonic circles. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon.
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Columbus
al G Field
Bright
Leeshore
Brownsville
Pittsburgh
Field
the Elks
Improving Slowly After Stroke, Dr Buctl Progress Report
Dr Buctl, who suffered a slight stroke days ago, is slowly improving and expects to be back in his office again before many days.
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Buctl
Beck
Elwood Club entertains with cards and supper Friday
The Cub The Third Division of the 0. N. 0. Club held a gathering Friday evening at the T. C. C. F. Hall in Elwood, featuring cards and a delicious supper. Mrs. A. M. Price of Newitt attended as a guest of the Fine Arts Club and, during her visit, visited local residents including Mrs. Cc. C. Gallager, Mrs. John Hanken and daughter Margaret, Mrs. Floyd Bove and two young daughters, and Mrs. Kate Dierks of Center Junction, who were Maquoketa shoppers on Monday.
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Elwood
A. M. Price
Newitt
Fine Arts Club
Our City
Cc. C. Gallager
John Hanken
Margaret
Floyd Bove
Kate Dierks
Center Junction
Maquoketa
The Home of Your Savings serial on new American Savings Bank
Workmen remove woodwork from the old stone store as the landmark gives way to a new bank building. The American Savings Bank plans a Friday serial detailing construction progress under the guidance of the architect and foreman. The series starts with historical data about the ground where the bank will stand.
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American “Savings Bank
Sentinel
New American Savings Bank
Dollar Day Push for Early Monday Press
Merchants urged to have ads ready by Friday to meet Monday noon copy deadline for Tuesday rural route readers. Maquoketa citywide event billed as largest Dollar Day, with papers asking business men to support by submitting copy promptly.
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Maquoketa
Doran Motor Co Promotes Farm Implements and Ford Line
Galore Farmers are advised that the Doran Motor Company handles a full line of farm implements and the famous Ford cars and Fordson tractors. Mr. Doran pursues bigger business with aggressive tactics, hustle and advertising backed by the products. Farmers are urged to visit the Doran Motor Co before investing in machinery this spring.
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Doran Motor Company
Ford
Fordson
Esther Cornish and Ralph Morehead Married in Elwood
Miss Esther Madura Cornish and Ralph Morehead united in marriage at the Reformed church parsonage with Rev. D F Boomershine officiating. The bride, daughter of Walter B Cornish of Elwood, wore a blue and cream crepe wedding dress. the groom, son of Merlie and Florence Morehead of Maquoketa, works for Edward Heneke. They will reside with the bride’s father in Elwood.
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Reformed Church
Esther Madura Cornish
Ralph Morehead
D. F. Boomershine
Tony
Walter B. Cornish
Elwood
Merlie
Florence Morehead
Maquoketa
Edward Heneke
Aurtary Meeting of Women’s Auxiliary Set for April 7
The Women’s Auxiliary will meet on Thursday April 7 to elect delegates to attend the convent. Mr and Mrs James McDonald returned Friday night from Borup Mion where they spent the winter with their daughter and husband.
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Women’s Auxiliary
Evers
James McDonald
Borup. Mion
Public Should Take Kean Interest in This Movement
Jackson County forms temporary public health group in Maquoketa to plan a permanent Jackson County Public Health Association. A meeting on April 5 at 3 p m at the city hall will elect officers, adopt by laws, and outline years work with aims to cooperate with State Tuberculosis Association, Board of Health, Red Cross, and other groups. Health ties to education, religion, housing and civic life, and to broader social and economic issues. Delegate selection and neighbor invites urged.
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Iowa
Jackson County
Buble
Maquoketa
Maes
Jackson County Public Health Association
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Preston
Bellevue
Aged Woman Killed by Train Near Gordon's Ferry
A 70 year old woman identified as Mrs. Anna Beckett of 99 West 17th Street Dubuque was struck by a passenger train near Gordon's Ferry about 7:30 PM Wednesday and killed. The coroner ruled accidental death after an inquest. Relatives arrived to claim the body as it was sent to Dubuque for burial.
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Bellevue
Gordor’s Ferry
Anna Beckett
West 17Th Street
Dubuque
Gordon's Ferry
Rempter
Narrow Escape From Fire at Bellevue Home
John Put man built a fire to smoke fish last Saturday morning. Grace, his daughter, accidentally neared the blaze and clothing caught. A sewer worker nearby rushed to help and extinguished the flames before serious burns. The incident was described as a mighty narrow escape.
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John Putman
Sev-Zersi
Grace
Bellevue
Woodmen of America Reports Growth in Membership and Deaths
The head clerk releases figures showing Modern Woodmen of America has 1,942,990 members in good standing, a net gain from the previous year. There were 10,094 deaths in the order, and 14,099 camps remain in good standing.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Mass Meeting Notice for Jackson County Health Association
Mass meeting announced for Friday April 8 at 3 p.m. at City Hall Maquoketa Oh to complete the organization of the Jackson County Public Health Association. All good citizens of Jackson county invited to attend and join neighbors. The tragedy of Mr and Mrs John Shannon of Charlotte involved a severe crush injury when a boy was pinned against a barn stall by a cow but was rescued before serious harm occurred.
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Maquokets
Jackson County Public Health Association
Jackson County
John Shannon
Charlotte
Weber Sells Half Interest in Pastime Theatre
Millard Robinson became half owner of the Pastime Theatre, purchasing from William Weber who remains senior partner with Howard Brincker. Brincker & Robinson will operate the theatre. Weber will devote time to field sales for Doran Motor Co.
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War’ Weber
Ris
Millard ‘Robinson
William Weber
Howard Brincker
Jhig
Robinson
Brincker
Maquoketa
Notien
Messrs. Brincker & Robinson
Weber
Doran Motor Co
Freeze Does Not Threaten Iowa Fruit Crops
Iowa State College extension specialist C V Holsinger reports minimal damage from the recent freeze to most Iowa fruit buds. Southern Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas suffered greater losses where fruit was in bloom, with peaches pears plums cherries and apricots wiped out in those regions.
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C. V. Holsinger
Iowa State College
Prof
Holsinger
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Tnna Towa
Dallas
Tex
Oklahoma
Ford and Tractor Crash Near Matt Kennady’s
Last Tuesday afternoon a collision occurred on the west road near Matt Kennady’s between a Ford driven by D. M. Ahern and his father from South Garrigwen and a tractor. They failed to see Councilman Daugherty coming down the road in bright sun causing a head on impact. The Ford was nearly driven into a ditch before the crash. The father was thrown from the vehicle but not seriously injured. It was described as a very lucky accident.
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Matt Kennady’s
Simms
Mr. Ahern
Debuague April L Bursting Opera Operations Tie Up
Workers in Dubuque refuse to accept the proposed wage scale set by Tecal contractors. Carpenters demand 34.00 per hour while contractors offer 30.00 per hour, leading to a work stoppage and stalled progress on the opera project.
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Debuaque
L—Burcing
Dubuque
Tecal
Lowe Electric Dividend on Seven Percent Stock to April 15 1921
The Town Electric Company paid the 23rd quarterly dividend on its seven percent preferred stock due April 15 1921. Treasurer Woodward notes the payout continues the long-standing sequence. Dr Bruce King, son of Mr and Mrs Hi E King, now planning to practice in Woodstock TL, will be one of the city's physicians.
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The
Town Electric Company
Woodward
Hamlet
Bruce King
Hi. E. King
Woodstock
Grand Good Woman of Muquoketa Called to Her Reward
Obituary paying tribute to Mrs. Fannie Goode Goodenow of Muquoketa born April 4 1855 in Media Pa died last Saturday at her South Matteson home. Active in Congregational church PLE Woman's Club and Library Board she left a wide civic legacy. Funeral held at home with Dr Morgan officiating interment in Hope cemetery. survivors include three children two sisters one brother.
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atlWress
Fannie Goalenow
Deedts Goodenow
South Matteson Avenue
Mrs. Goodenow
Muquoketa
Farnie GC. Gooderow
Media
Rockfort Seminary
Ceeols Gooderow
Carlota, Young
John
H. A. McIntire
Delmar
Delightful Evening For Woman's Club At Mrs House Home
A pleasant and entertaining evening was spent Friday at Mrs A J House home with members of the Woman's Club and guests celebrating two members birthdays. Roses were presented to the twins, a fine gallery of music followed, Miss Maryancock spoke on French Art and Artists illustrated with slides, and Miss Minnie Atzen impressed with her contralto voice. Mrs House gave a French Art discourse with slides while Mrs Louise Buix guided pupil Miss Atzen, and Miss Margaret Ellis contributed with musical support. Delicate refreshments concluded the program amid warm appreciations.
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A. J. House
Louise
Maryancock
Louise Buix
Minnie Atzen
Jen
Eliis Gang
Ateen
Roy Lanner
Bob
Margaret Ellis
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ER Moore
Iris Club
Antil
Wernesday
Roy Sannet
Eastman School of Photography
Mir
Hamley Studio
Solon
Kean
Ghil
Mass
Freeze
AL Bo Bowen
Francis Myatt
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