Doors Open for Maquoketa Bank April 20 in New Building
The Farmers Branch of the State Bank of Iowa evolved into the First National Bank of Maquoketa, with a new main building on Main Street opening April 20. The article chronicles early history, the charter, and the new bank’s beaming facilities including a ladies room, men’s lounge, public telephone, vault, and a large basement meeting hall with kitchen. It notes past leaders like Louis Dunham and Schrader and honors Charles von Schrader and Fred Schrader.
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First National Bank
Maquoketa
Schrader & Dunham
General Assembly of Iowa
Farmers Branch
State Bank of Iowa
A. B. Bowen
Iowa
First National Bank of
Otto von Schrader
Louis B. Dunham
J. M. Hubbell
Henry Scholenberger
Walter Doe
James Watkins
Henry Reigart
Salmon R. Chase
Lincoln
Chase
Senate
Lanesin
America
National Bank
Nayenpart
A. F. Dawson
Dhckson
Platt
Pleasant Streets
Nowise
Fribute
Charles von Schrader
Fredetick
Home of Your Savings moves to new bank building
After extensive planning and wartime delays the American Savings Bank advances to a new home at Main and Piatt streets. Construction by Anton Zwack of Dubuque begins after bids opened February 28, with Lang Market’s old site cleared and sidewalks closed for safety. The project will replace the landmark Stone store building, a history dating to the 1850s, and the chapter ends with the promise of a modern bank second to none in town.
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American Savings Bank
R. E. Stephens
Main
Phitt Streets
Anton Zwack
Dubuque
Lang Market
Piatt
Alert Class Banquet Marks Sunday School Membership Close
The Mashadist Sunday School Alert Class held a Tuesday evening banquet in the church parlors to close their membership contest. Starting with twenty three members, the contest ended with forty two enrolled, a gain of nineteen. The class, composed of adult young ladies, is likely the county’s largest. Officers elected for the year include Leader Mrs E A Lang, Assistant Leader Mrs B Fairman, President Agnes Sidie, Vice President Miss Sidie, Superintendent Miss Sean Hutching, Secretary and Typist Miss Lia Miller.
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Leater
Mes
E. A. Lang
Mre
B. Fairman
Agnes Sidie
Sean Hutching
Tys
Lia Miller
Yeomen to Initiate New Class at Regular Meeting
Yeomen plan a special initiation with Mr. Lee Kruger in Davenport. Two teams will arrive by auto to entertain and initiate fifty new members at the regular meeting Tuesday April 19 at 7:90 p.m. The KTL chair will be used for the occasion with special permission. Old and new members are requested to be present. An excellent program has been arranged.
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Lee Kruger
Davenport
Auto
KTL
Old Ami
Armani
Property on South Matteson Avenue Sold for 3000
The buyers purchase Mrs. Gee Grant property on South Matteson Avenue. The home includes a six room house garage and two lots. Purchase price recorded as 3000. Mr and Mrs Clifford Yourng of the Youne and Me Laughlin store will occupy the home with possession given immediately.
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Matteson Ave
MetFitner
Legioners Auction Notice to Report Ticket Sales
An AR committee requests all buyers and sellers report ticket sales promptly. The notice lists soldiers and men involved in the sale and urges immediate submission to the committee for records and oversight.
Tragedy at Dooley Farm Deepens Mystery in Missouri
In Schuyler County Missouri mystery swirls around the destruction by fire of Orval Dooley’s brick home. The 35 year old farmer’s charred body was found among the ruins and theories range from accident during evacuation to possible robbery and murder. Mrs. Dooley and an only son were away in Queen City, and Dooley had substantial insurance and cash on him the night of the blaze. Dr Bar Foust, a brother in law, owned part of the farm.
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Moulton
Orval Dooley
Schuyler County
Missouri
Schulyer County
Dooley
Glenwood
Bar Foust
Ilinois
Deputy Weds Qur popular D and Sheriff Antone
Deputy Sheriff Weds Qur popular D, Sheriff Antone, J. Wirtz, and Katherine Coak ley of Otter Creek in a Tuesday morning ceremony. Details await their return from a honeymoon with the couple planning to settle in the Second Ward home recently purchased by Mr Wirtz from Ralph Hicks.
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Qur
Antone
J. Wirtz
Katherine Coakley
Otter Creek
Tony
Mr. Wirtz
Ralph Hicks
Young men fined after social gambit at fair grounds
Several youths were captured at the Fair Grounds during a social gathering. They faced charges of gambit behavior, appeared before Justice Ralston, and were fined 24 dollars with costs. the penalty was suspended pending future conduct.
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Fair Grounds
Justhce Ralston
Merninie Snn
Maquoketa Office Celebrates Record Paper Load
Remember Trillar Day marks Maquoketa’s biggest event as 30,000 pounds of tar are processed into copies of Jackson County’s best and bicrest newspaper. Observers note steady growth welcomed by subscribers and advertisers.
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Maquoketa
Jackson County
Death of Mrs oTarie Fhediers at age about 20
The death of young Mrs oTarie Fhediers wife of Wine Thedens occurred Wednesday morning April 13 at 2:49 at her home near Andy Diceasat. She was about 20 years old and daughter of Mrs Wm Becker of Mbitu The Maseme event followed with a Hesien Lodge gathering Wednesday evening where Mr Oak land of Clinton gave a lecture and refreshments were served.
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oTarie Fhediers
Wine Thedens
Andy
Diceasat
Wm. Becker
Bridge Across River Closed Monday Evening
County Engineer Rigby announces the Maquoketa river bridge north of town will close Monday evening for repairs. A day and night shift will re planking and overhaul the structure with electric lights provided by the Town Electric Company. Vehicles may pass Friday or Saturday if work completes. north-siders are urged to shop before Monday night and use Magqnoketa for groceries.
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Maquoketa
Rigby
Shell
Town Electric Company
People's Oil Co Offers a Practical Investment
The People's Oil Company promotes a $100,000 capitalization stock offering in Maquoketa territory. Stock at $10 par value may be paid in five monthly installments. Offices claim profits from operating filling stations and invite locals to invest by visiting stations for transparent handling of funds.
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People's Oil Company
Maquoketa
Chey
Remains of Former Resident Brought Here for Gurial
The remains of Mrs. Taylor, a former resident, were brought here for burial. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Charles A. Taylor of Sioux City and another son in Thermopolis, with a daughter Mrs. Firesee living locally. Burial plans to be announced.
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Gurial
Eile
Taylor
Terem
Charles A. Tay
Shea
Chas. A
Sioux City
Rive
Thermopolis
Wye
Firsee
Hope
Real Estate Deals at Hobart Beresford Properties
Mr EF Trenoe Swroperty on We ae ROW as Hobart Beresford, a stagient at che Wo P. Thomas Mace ote Ames, arrived Thursday ncat and Kirche Bros. for their brick Pee. WK be che over Sunday guest of desce and IT weres of vnd, alsooly 1 Frank Carsoz, Jr. and friends, cated ot West Matt Street, a.
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Taly
EF Trenoe
Hobart Beresford
Dollar Day Sparks Citywide Shopping Surge
Shoppers crowded Maquoketa stores on Dollar Day as clerks unlocked doors early and merchants offered counted bargains. The event drew visitors, strengthened local business ties, and boosted community spirit, with merchants noting gains in goodwill even where profit margins were slim. Dollar Day proved a visible boost for the city and its merchants.
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Bar of Justice
Maquoketa
Chisdom
Former Maquoketa Man Sought in Des Moines Fraud Case
A warrant for Leonard G. Gilbert has been issued in Seymour Indiana after he allegedly defrauded multiple victims of about 800 dollars. Eastern telegraphs requested his arrest as Gilbert, once of Maquoketa, is believed to be in Des Moines. Mrs Bertha Gilbert reports sending 100 dollars to Toledo.
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Des Moines
Leonard G. Gilbert
Gilbert Brokerage Co
Court Ave
John Brophy
Gilbert
Toledo
Bertha Gilbert
Valley Junction
American Express
James A. McCaullouch
Seymour
McCullouch
B. F. Hicks
Brooklyn
Anan
Small
Stuart
Laws
Gilsbert
B. C. Leshe
Marengo
City Hospital News Yes
Richard Wing who submitted WaT operation about two weeks ago returned Tuesday to her honcert and Postham Street Art Clanene Erwin and infant lace went to their hame Thursday is improving o peration.
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City Hospital News
Richard Wing
Clanene Erwin
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