Maquoketa Baptists Pledge to $7.68K Toward $100 Million Campaign
In Maquoketa, Baptist volunteers were assigned a 7680 dollar share toward a nationwide New World Movement fund of 100 million dollars announced by Dr A D MacGlashan. Campaign director Dr John Aitchison said the drive aims to expand education, buildings, endowments, and welfare across the Americas and the Far East, with hospitals and mission centers planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Baptists For
America
Far East
Maquoketa Baptists
John ¥. Aitchison
United States
Local Society and Community Notes From Lost Nation Area
The L. H. M. S. will hold their annual mite box opening at the M. E. church on Thursday at 2:30 after the programs. A new baby Nelson Jr. arrives Friday at the Helm home in Center Jet. Easter greetings as families share celebrations. The Bellevue Leader will install a model L lineotype. Gatlock Club meets with Mrs. Rice. Pythian Sisters hold regular meeting. E. R. Stoddard and wife visited Cedar Rapids and the NE Iowa Teachers Convention. Lost Nation eyes a Community Club project with a club house on the Wapsie. Mabel Fleming and Will Fisher Easter visit. Howard Bann from Aurora spent weekend with family. Cecil Carstens, 13, injured at Amosa railroad turntable. W. M. Dennison resigns to join Ocheyedan bank as vice president. Henry Stender and Anna Bur Fichter wed in La Crosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aea T. . Filadies’ Home Missionary. Society
M. EL
Mesdames Lenaisbell
Ruth McDonald
Ciara Hiner
Zora Isbell
Minnie Miller
Bellevue
L” Linotype
Gatlock Club
NM. Rice
Pythian Sisters
E. R. Stoddard
Cedar Rapids
N.E. Iown
Lost Nation
Wapsie
Mabel Fleming
Will Fisher
Anamosa
Foreer
M.T. Fleming
Cecil Carstens
W. M. Dennizon
Onslow
John Stender
Nashville
Fred Barrichter
North of
Misa Bernice Pengborn
Chicago
E. E. Pangborn
Henry Jacobsen
Welton
Henry Reichling
Helen
Gene Tannery
Davenport
Maud Herry
Monthallon
Lena Bressing
L. W. Rhodes
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Keister
Interchurch Convention Today in Jackson County
Delegates from several points in the county attend a sectarian Interchurch Convention at the Baptist church today. The movement aims to improve the United States and the world by uplifting the people who live therein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Baptist Church
United States
Business Block Sold On West Platt In Maquoketa
D O Hiyes becomes sole owner of the brick block on West Platt housing Auto Accensaries. Building sold by Wm Gibson. Dreary social notes mention Dr M A Robinson family visiting from Sioux City Maquoketa Rome Miss Mabel Hayes Cedar Rapids and other locals with family ties and Easter weekend travel. Mrs B E Muley returns to Chicago after family visit. Edwin Mitchells son James to Town City for tonsil adenoids operation indicated by de Boek exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Hiyes
West Platt
Wm. Gibson
M.A. Robinson
Sioux City
Maquoketa
Rome
Mabel Hayes
Cedar Rapids
R. Hayes
Easter Services Shine at Reformed Church Audience Fills Church
Easter morning services at the Reformed Church drew a large audience. Seven baptisms were performed including five children and three adults, two confirmations, one by letter, with an Easter benediction. Easter offerings totaled 22.73 dollars, and church decorations pleased attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Reformed Church
Donald Harrison Lang
Ralph Lang Delos Leon Romer
Bert A. Romer Franklin
Frederic Drumm
Frank Drumm
Evalyn Margaret Kier
Mortimer Kier
Agnes Rosalee “Busch
Grocery Swindle Targets Local Residents In Wyoming Journal
Residents near two nearby cities report a fraud by a woman who calls herself Mrs. Mary Baker. She obtains advance cash for groceries promised for delivery in about ten days, then disappears after taking orders for flour sugar rice and matches at very low prices. Do business with trusted local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker
Wyoming Journal
Two Horses Die After Ward Collision In Minaway
In the First Ward last Thursday two horses owned and driven by Glen Cook were killed. One broke a leg and was shot. the other died after colliding with a building the following day. George Earle arrived from Bellingham, Clyde McDonald visited Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Glen Cook
Broker
George Earle
Bellingham
Wash
Clyde McDonald
Rock Island
L. B. McDonald
Mealey to Join Sentinel Co Real Estate Agency
H W Mealey of Fairbank Iowa will join Sentinel Company as head of real estate and insurance. He will resign from Farmers State Savings Bank and relocate with his family to begin duties around May 15th. Sentinel plans a busy up to date office on the second floor to handle properties farm or town and urges clients to list wants now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieve
H.W. Mealey
Fairbank
Iowa
Asthead
Mealey
Farmers State Savings Bank
Sentinel Corporation
Meeley
Sentinel
Number Plates Enforcement Rises for Car Owners
The treasurer’s office has received official markers and urges all drivers to display their number plates. Police will stop and fine violators who lack plates, with penalties deemed significant, as past hesitancy ends.
Sahula Lineman Recovering After Near-Fatal Fall
Friends of Stephen Haynes a Sahula Telephone Co lineman report his condition is improving after a fall when he touched a live wire. He was unconscious for days and doctors gave little hope, but recovery now seems likely despite earlier doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahula
Stephen Haynes
Sahula Telephone Co
Tvee
Haynes
Dilley Girl Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Glee Dilley, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Dilley, underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday evening performed by Dr F J Ritter assisted by Dr J Oristine and Dr Stuart Bowman. The patient shows faint symptoms and is described as comfortable as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Dilley
Geo. Dilley
F. J .Ritter
J. Oristine
Stuart Bowman
Eye Optics Demonstration by LaGrange at Dr Swift Office
De LaGrange, renowned author on optics, will visit Dr Fred C LaGrange’s office for a two day postgraduate optics instruction and free eye examinations. He will demonstrate his refraction methods Thursday Friday and Saturday April 10. Free examinations and consultations for eye troubles including headaches and eye strain. Hours 9 to 12 am 1 to 9 pm. Reporter notes Mrs D F Beomershine left Mowisy for Tifex Ohio due to her mother’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. LaGrange
de LaGrange
F.d. Swift
Preston Doctor Weds Miss Ella Heitt In Clinton
Preston physician Dr Armstrong, long a bachelor, married Miss Ella Heitt at the Methodist church in Clinton. Rev H C Culver officiated. Attendant was Mrs John Heitt. They left for an eastern honeymoon and will reside in Preston after returning, as the groom maintains a large medical practice.
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Preston
Armstrong
Ella Heitt
Clinton
H. C. Culver
John Heitt
Ybride
Lancrea Commandery Easter Service at Reformed Church
Members of Lancrea Commandery Maquoketa Knight Templars in uniform held their annual Easter service at 3 p m in the Reformed church. The event featured a ritual, Easter anthems by a quartet, and readings by Rev. D P Boomershine on The Facts and Fruits of Easter and The Realization of An Ideal.
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Lancrea
Maquoketa
F. H. Wilson
Hugo Staack
D. T. Bauman
Roy Kozak
D. P. Boomershine
Fire department responds to rooftop blaze on North Niagara Street
Firemen were called to Henry Roth's home on North Niagara Street Saturday afternoon around three o'clock where a roof fire spread toward the attic before the alarm. Ladders prevented a larger disaster though damage was substantial. caution urged for property owners by H. Gsie Buchner of Maquo Keta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roth
Niagara Street
H. Gsie Buchner
Maquoketa
Safa
John Kegan Family Relocates From Ful ton Farm to Maquoketa
Otter Creek News notes the John Kegan family sold their Fulton winter farm and will move this week to Maquoketa. The Sentinel praises Mr. Ryan as a reliable citizen and welcomes him and his family as new city residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kegan
Fulton
Maquoketa
Otter Creek
Ryan
Sentinel
Bellevue tackles housing crisis with citizen builds
Bellevue moves to solve the housing problem as residents begin work to provide homes for the practically homeless. The effort is praised as a model Maquoketa could adopt, highlighting local scarcity of homes and the need for improved housing conditions.
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Bellevue
Maquoketa
Popular Young Couple Married at Marion Iowa
Marion wedding reports the marriage of Miss Beth Round daughter of Mr and Mrs M S Round to Mr Claude A Harrington son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Harrington of Delmar officiated by Rev Hodgson at the Marion Methodist church. Attendants were Mr and Mrs W A Storm. Beth teaches history at Delmar Consolidated School, Claude works for Brady Electric Co in Marion and they plan to reside in Marion while Beth finishes the school year. The ceremony surprised the bride’s colleagues who returned from a teachers meeting in Cedar Rapids to find her wed.
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Marion
Towa
Beth Round
M. S. Round
Claude A. Harrington
Adolph Harrington
Delmar
Hodgson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Consolidated
Delmar Bay
Brady Electric Co
Cedar Rapids
Body of Young Man Found in River Waters
The body of two young men was found floating in the Mississippi River near Gordon’s Perry last Thursday morning by A L Yeager, the local operator. The body was well preserved, suggesting a short time in the water. Cornover Wim Lowder notified, Dr Dennison of Bellevue held in quest. finding not yet returned. We will detail more in the next issue.
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Missis
Psippe
West Gordon
Perry
A. L. Yeager
Cornover Wim. Lowder
Thin City
Dennison
Bellevue
Yeb
Transfers of Land in Jackson County Iowa 1919 1920
A scanned list shows numerous land transfer deeds in Jackson County Iowa from 1919 to 1920. Buyers include Earl and Bessie Lingle, Kitts, Beauchamp, Harmon Howell, Mary Beauchamp, Earl Gilmore, Jessie Himore, William Rowe, Chas Fenton, Henry Wagner, Mary Reed Reed, Galven Ripple, T W Shellmaker, Mary Kunz, Anton Tebbens, Minnie Tedbens, John Storcken, Harry Eggers, Luella Eggers, C Bevening, and others. Locations span Secs 20 24 34 36 72 in various townships. Considerations range from one dollar to several thousand dollars.
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Earl Lingle
Bessie Lingle
Don't Lingle
Kitts
Rar
S. Stone
Jo. Stone
Jackson County
Iowa
Saul Beauchamp
Geo Beauchamp
Harmon Howell
Eunice Howel
Mary
Beauchamp
Earl Gilmore Jessie Himore
Harry Gilmore
William Rowe
See
Guy McPesk
Anna McPeak
Chas. Fenton
Tow
Fulton
Albert Glade
Glendora Glade
Henry Henry Wagner
Mary J. Reed
John C. Reed
Galven L. Ripple
Jac County
Lowa
T. W. Shellmaker
L Ely
Rth
Mary Kunz
Anton Tebbens
Minnie Tedbens
Bellevue
Lows
John K. Storcken
Harry Eggers
Luella Eggers
C. Bevening
Joan HA Stecker
Tows
John Rohif
Chss
Chapman and Wife
A. D. Merritt
Socialists Win Davenport Mayor and City Board
Davenport elected Dr L Berwald mayor by a 1635 vote plurality over Henry Jebens as total mayoral votes reached 10 351 the largest for Davenport. Eight aldermen elected are Socialists ensuring easy control of city government amid calls for change and debate over democracy in local policy.
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Socialists
Davenport
Inver City
L. Berwald
Henry Jebens
Ovo
Soc
Main
America
Butterworth Residence Sold After Purchase by Martenson
The text reports the sale of the H. C. Butterworth residence with Lt. Martenson having purchased. It notes Mr and Mrs Butterworth contemplating a move to Rochester and mentions a congratulations to Mr. Martenson for securing the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martenson
Butterworth
Rochestra
Mr. Martenson
Republicans Convene Jackson County Convention April 17
The Republicans of Jackson County will hold a city convention on Saturday April 17 to appoint delegates to the state convention in Des Moines on April 22. Precincts listed include Bellevue City, Bellevue Twp, Brandon Twp, Butler Twp, Fairfield, Farmers, Iowa Twp, Maquoketa City and Twp, Monmouth Twp, Otter Creek, Perry Twp, Prairie Springs Twp, Richland Twp, South Fork, Van Buren Twp, and Washington Twp with a total delegate count of 22. County Chairman F. Schitter signs the notice.
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Jackson
Des Moines
Bellevue City
Brandon
Butler
Fairfield
Maquoketa City
Maquoketa
Monmouth
Otter Creek
Perry
Prairie Springs
Richland
South Fork
Ieee
Union
van Buren
Yao Bureo
Washington
Candy store opens in Preston area linked to existing jeweler
A fragmentary report notes GL Mann the jeweler opening a second store at Preston in connection with his current shop. The move follows a previous death that left Preston without a similar business, and Mann aims for a joint venture with his own enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GL. Mann
Preston
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