Final Summons Answered by Bellevue Herald Editor Anthony Brandt
Anthony Brandt editor of the Bellevue Herald has died after illness. Born April 8 1844 in Millerstown Pa he served in the Civil War recruited in Harrisburg and settled in Bellevue in 1868. He purchased the Herald in 1887 and married Mary Fisher in 1891. He was a progressive business leader and a strong writer influencing local politics and democratic ideals. Funeral set for Bellevue Sunday at two.
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Anthony Brandt
Bellevue Herald
Jackson County
Knoss
Tony” Brandt
Tony
Seth
Millerstown
Harrisburg
Page
Bellevue
Mary D. Fisher
Brandt
Bellerae
River Bridge Closure Delays Traffic Near Town
River bridge across the Maquo Keta river north of town is closed to traffic since Monday. Officials hope to reopen Friday but it may not be ready until Saturday due to reconstruction and re planking work. A day and night crew will push repairs while weather remains a key factor. Meantime residents look forward to business as usual this Saturday.
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Mace
Maquo- Keta
Gator
Sew Scout Touring Party To Pass Thru Maquoketa
The Clinton Boy Scouts plan a 2,849.6 mile trip to Yellowstone National Park from June 15 to July 13 with 200 scouts and 80 adults. The expedition will use 55 vehicles, departing Clinton and routing through Waterloo Lyons Goose Lake Charlotte Maquoketa and Manticojo.
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Maquoketa
Boy Scouts
Gunton Sire
Yellowstone Park
Port
Clinton Boy Scouts
Yellowstone National Park
John C. Yunt Buil
Cliton
Clinton
Waterloo
Lyons
Goose Lake
Charlotte
Quokew
Manticelio
Dubuque Murderer Gets Life Term
George D. La Reau, who killed Matt W. Daly with a furnace shaker bar on February 7, was found guilty of first degree murder and given life at hard labor by a Dubuque county jury after a six hour ten minute deliberation. Daly, a prominent local politician, was slain during a search of his home for Edna Daly, La Reau's wife and Daly’s widow. La Reau, who had married Edna in Crown Point last November, expressed sorrow only after verdict and sought time to file a motion for a new trial.
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Dubuque
George D. la Reau
Matt W. Daly
Kintginger
la Rosa
Ta Reau
Daly
Edna Daly
Matt Daly
la Reau
Crown Point
Ind
Chicago
la Beau
Edna
Athenaneum Club Elects Officers for New Year
The Athenaneum Club met at Mrs. W. S. Estey’s Vermon Street home for its final year gathering. Officers elected include President Mrs. Mary Lang First Vice President Mrs. Fannie Opden Vice President Miss Martha Eaton Recording Secretary Mrs. Luella Hill Treasurer Mrs. Irene Smith Flora Maskrey served as no president. Mrs. Luella Hill received a solid silver spoon. A six o’clock repast followed and was enjoyed by all.
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Athenaneum Club
W. S. Estey
Vermon St
Mary Lang
Fannie Opden
Martha Eaton
Lee
Luella Hill
Irene Smith
Flora Maskrey
Luella
Hill
Pence couple rejoice over first Pence grandson
Mr and Mrs Pence celebrate the arrival of their first grandson born to Dr and Mrs Robt Pence of Minot North Dakota April Harrisons have just received those Curtain Stretchers the kind with adjustable pins Special meeting of Maple West Center O E S for initiation Thursday evening April 21
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Pence
Mrs. Robt
Minot, N. Dak
Harrisons
Few Changes Made in Officialdom of the City
At the regular city council meeting Mayor Swift reappointed incumbents of the police force with G W Sing as night patrol lead and William Archer assigned to night boat duty. Dr Owen Frank becomes city physician succeeding ill Doctor Buell. John C Gregory named city clerk and city attorney to succeed D T Bauman, while G O Morse remains city manager.
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Swift
G. W.sing
Star of Authority
William Archer
Owen Frank
Buell
John C. Gregory
D. T. Bauman
Awhile G. O. Morse
Laura Nolte Weds Bir Seth Koch In Maquoketa Ceremony
On Tuesday April 12 at home Mr and Mrs August Nolte announce the marriage of their daughter Laura to Bir Seth R Koch. Rev J D Klooz led the bridal party with flower girls nieces of the bride. The couple went to Rome on the groom's father's farm near Maquoketa. Many friends extended congratulations.
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August Nolte
Laura
Seth R. Koch
I Love
You
Reuben Scott
Lohengrin
J. D. Klooz
Miss Read
Mr. Ohmoch
Groan
Rrai
Bremer County
P. G. Koch
Maquoketa
jRome
Bergdoll Draft Dodger Seeks German Shelter
The piece denounces Grover Glevelana Bergdoll as a coward who dodged the draft, fled to Germany, and now amasses wealth there. It notes Bergdoll’s alleged involvement in a German kidnapping plot against two American soldiers and calls for his delivery by Secretary Weeks and severe punishment upon return.
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Grover Glevelana Bergdoll
Germany
Bergdoll
National America Legion
Beredoll
Bergdell
Triter
Waukon Publican
Standart
Lamotte News Preview for Smith Dog and Monkey Show
The Lamotte News notes Thos Smith and Mrs. Fred Rutenbeck of Maquoketa arrived with Mr. Campbell as driver to arrange with the Legion for the Smith Dog and Monkey show coming later this month. Terai, a member of the original Royal Tokio troupe, will join and perform feats. The Smith Nog and Monker show has toured with major circuses for 13 years, last with Ringling Bros and in Dubuque last summer. The writer and wife shared dinner with old friends of his wife.
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Thos. Smith
Fred Rutenbeck
Maquoketa
Mr. Campbell
Legion
Terai
Smith Nog
Monker
Ringling Bros
Dubuque
Lamotte News
Grand opening of National Bank building announced
An invitation notices the grand opening of the National Bank building tomorrow from 1 to 9 p.m. Harrisons has just received new pins and readers are encouraged to peruse the ads in the issue.
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National Bank
Global Blizzard Strikes Many States Causing Wide Devastation
A vast blizzard sweeps across multiple states bringing paralyzed traffic and widespread damage. Snow totals reach 10 to 14 inches in Omaha, with heavy losses from tornadoes in the south. Arkansas endures the worst toll with numerous fatalities and extensive property harm as train and telegraph services collapse and later resume.
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Arkansas
Omaha
Missouri
Alabama
Texas
Maquoketa
Milwaukee
Delmar
Northwestern
Resolutions of Condolence for Mrs Goode… Library April 2 1921
The Carnegie Free Public Library of Maquoketa records the death of Mrs. Fannie Goode now Mrs. Fannie Gooodenow and mourns her loss as an earnest board member. The Board resolves to furnish a copy of the resolutions to the family and press and to record them. Adopted April 12 1921 by committee Chas Gallagher Ida Simpson FL W Myatt.
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Carnegie Free Public, Library
Fannie Goodenow
Fannie Gooodenow
Free Public Library of
Goorenow
Chas. Gallagher
Ida Simpson
FL W Myatt
Unusual Train Experience in Iowa Blizzard
The Davenport bound train left at 7 15 Saturday morning and stalled 36 hours in a deep snow drift three and a half miles beyond De Witt. It was freed Sunday evening and reached Maquoketa at 9 00. Mrs James F McGhee and others on board relied on a nearby farmhouse for meals as the crew ferried food to the cars.
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Theavenport
Davenport
Dewitt
Maquoketa
James F. McG
Moscatine
Ford Service Leader Assures Quality Support at Doran Co
A new head of the Repair and Service Department at Doran Motor Co promises full charge of Ford service. He notes six years with Ford Motor Co in Chicago and Indianapolis and pledges earnest patronage for customers seeking the Ford service they want.
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Doran Motor Co
Ford Motor Company
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ford
David Gilmore Dies at Country Home Near Maquoketa
David Gilmore died at his country home east of town. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the Methodist church in Maquoketa. Miss Ruth Isbell left Des Moines Monday to visit relatives.
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David Gilmore
Methodist Church of
Maquoketa
Ruth Isbell
Lies
Moines
Body of World War Hero Arrives From France
The body of Private Nicholas Medinger of the Fifth Infantry is expected to reach Bellevue from Hoboken on the pier and be escorted to Springbrook for a military funeral. The body arrived in New Jersey and will be guarded by the American Legion upon arrival and at final interment with a large attendance anticipated. Two other Seen county soldiers, Privates Michels and Feller, died in the same gas attack in France.
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Nicholas Medinger
France
Bellevue
Hoboken
N. d
Jersey City
N. J
American Legion
Legion
Springbrook
Medinger
Cana Medinger
A. C., Fifth Infantry
Seen County
Michels
Feller
Grannec
Mail Robbery at Independence Strikes Illinois Central Agent
A mail robbery at Independence targeted C. E. Dodge, night agent for the Illinois Central. Two armed men seized a registered mail pouch as the eastbound No. 12 train pulled away, Dodge was grazed by a bullet, then forced into a car and driven toward Waterloo before disappearing. Authorities, postal and local police, search the area for the robbers.
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Dubuque
Independence
C. E. Dodge
Illinois Central Railroad
Independence Station
Omsha
Chicago
Dodge
Dogde
Waterloo
Watterloo
Clinton County Delinquent Auto License List 1921
About 400 to 900 Clinton County auto owners have not paid 1921 license fees. The delinquency list was received by County Treasurer Vi Sorensen from the state automobile license bureau and will be checked against county records before publication in early May. Delinquent owners face seizure and sale of their vehicles, with advertising costs added to the fees and penalties.
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Linton County
Clinton County
Vi Sorensen
Stave Automobile License Bureau
Post Office Adds Night Deposit Letter Box
A commendable move today by Postmaster Ben Mowery established the outside mail drop at the national post office. Patrons can deposit letters between 7:30 p.m. and 1 a.m., filling a long overdue need after doors closed for the night.
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Nat Hnal
Ben Mowery
Hr ‘Rost
Memor eae event invitation note remains unclear
Fragmentary OCR text from a Wednesday invitation mentions participation but lacks clear names, dates, or places, yielding an unreadable fragment. The readable portion hints at a memorial event involving Dio and a code like B4-2, but no verifiable details are present.
Shriners Plan Clinton Visit With Daylong Ceremonial
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine from Clinton and nearby areas prepare for a full day Thursday ceremony. Illinois nobles are expected, with about 1000 visitors anticipated for a reception, festival, drill, and dinner at Scottish Rite Cathedral and Coliseum. Maquoketa plans to send strong representation to the event.
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Clinton
Iowa
Clnton
Davenport
Illnois
Coliseum
Maquoketa
Germany Debt to Be Set at 32 Billion Gold Marks
Germany's reparations to the Allies will be fixed between 139 and 150 billion gold marks by the Allied Reparations Commission, reports Echo de Paris. If Germany resists, Paris notes France may recall two classes of recruits and occupy the Ruhr basin.
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Germany
Echo ‘de Paris
Silies
France
Ruhr
Obituary: Ophelia Anne Pierce Taylor of Maquoketa Dies
Ophelia Anne Pierce born in Davenport Indiana lived in Dubuque Maquoketa and Magnokela before settling with her son Dr C A Taylor in Sioux City where she died. She married Bulis Taylor who died years ago leaving four sons two surviving Riley and Dr C A Taylor. Funeral services were held at Stoughton with burial in Hope Cemetery. Beloved sister Mary Pierce and Jax White etc. tribute to a life of church membership and family.
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Ophelia Anne Pierce
Davenport
Dubuque
Magnokela, I
Tolspnan
Bulis Taylor
Maquoketa
Fin Baptist Church
C. A. Tastor
Sioux City
C. A. Taylor
Sioux
Riley Taylor
Tay
Jax White
Belmaz
Levi Pletco
Ladi
Valif
Gil
Barth
Ogean
Alleisia
Stoughton
Rev. L. Elsi
Brough
Mr. Hope Cemetery
Arbor Day Proclaimed By Iowa Governor Kendall
Governor Kendall proclaims Arbor Day for Friday April 24 1921 urging schools and counties to celebrate with tree planting and cultivation. Emphasizes reforestation and cooperation with the Iowa Conservation Commission to boost forest resources and educate citizens on the value of trees.
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Kendall
United States Forestry Department
Iowa Conservation Ion
N. EB. Kendall
Towa
The
Conservation Commission of Iowa
Towe
Prominent Preston Man Dead Dr Hicks Passes Away
Prominent Preston resident Dr Hicks died at home last Tuesday evening at 7 30 after two years illness. He was 74 and leaves a widow four daughters Miss Florence of Perry, Miss Henrietta of Dubuque, Mrs E Hutterman, Mrs L Krabbenhott, and two sons Fred of Milwaukee and Arc of Clinton. Funeral services were held Friday morning at ten o'clock.
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Hi. ¥. Hicks
Hicks
E. Hutterman
L. Krabbenhott
Preston
Florence
Perry
Henrietta
Dubuque
Fred
Milwaukee
Arc
Clinton
Birks
Masons Hear Lecture by Rev Stockley in Clinton
Rev W K Stockley, Teetar of Grace Episcopal, spoke at a Masonic lecture in Clinton on Wednesday under the auspices of the Ti Melay consistory. A. ALS and B. Mea sons attended, with the grand judge of Masons inews and the Magonic Service association backing the event. The talk, part of a regional series, drew much interest from Masonic bodies as Rev Brockiey has previously spoken in Lowe s and other states.
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W. K. Stockley
Grace Episcopal
Sloeu
Ti Melay Consistory
A. Als. B. Measons
Clinton
Stockley
Comsistory
Grand Judge of Masons
Ews
Magonic Service
Asso—Ciation
Brockiey
Lowes
Mothers Club Meeting Reviews Wardrobe and Charity Efforts
Members of the Mothers' Club chaired by Mrs. Carl J. Current organized a program on clothing for children with talks by Mrs. BW Taylor and Mrs. Roy Gruul. The group discussed a moral clothes question and led by Mrs. Burr von Schrader planned activities as Delmar and other neighbors attended.
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M—Heatess
Carl J
Taper—Tanger
Tl Fine
Bw, Taylor
Tiscassinn
Roy Gruul
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Taylor
Arial
Hamley
Lamotte
Lowa
Sig
Cbntuary
Gilkey
Greeeye
McAtusters Stem
Masons Har Fe
Mothers’ Club
Mrs. Burr von Schrader
Sane Si
Tyan Banks
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