Duo of personal crisis reports in local deaths
The community records two suicide cases within five days. Will Groenwaldt, 26, near Monmouth, shot himself on his porch after illness and fever. coroner records death by self action. Fred Blake, 40, of Vermont Street, hanged in a woodshed. his family away at the time. coroner offices deem no inquest needed. Funeral details follow.
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Will Groenwaldt
Monmouth
Groenwaldt
Win. Lowder
Fred Blake
Vermont Street
Wm. Lowder
J. C. Morgan
Congregational Church
Mt Hope Cemetery
Residents Move Into New Homes In Local Shifts
Mary reports a busy period as residents relocate. Mrs Hurst moves to a newly bought home on West Pratt Street while Mr and Mrs James Campbell take the house vacated by Mrs Furst. The Quinlans buy on Prospect Street and others move into vacated properties as local real estate changes occur. Dr and Mrs Robinson purchase the corner of Main and Maple, while Keble completes a purchase on South Olive Street and the Halls plan a move to Portsmouth Iowa.
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Harry J. Hurst
West Pratt St
James Campbell
Furst
C. P. Quinlan
Lyman Buckner
Prospect St
Care Phillips
Quintans
M. Af. Robinson
Main and
Maple Sts
L. L Riggs
Phillips
G. L. Keble
J.B. Hall
South Olive St
Hall
Portsmouth
Iown
Attend Democratic Conference with J W Ellis and family
J W Ellis and his daughter Mrs Art Bradley returned Saturday from Des Moines after a three week visit with relatives. Ellis attended the Democratic Conference and helped build what he believes is one of the strongest tickets ever put up by the Democratic party in this state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ellis
Art Bradley
Des Moines
Ellis
Democratic Leader Roger Sullivan Dies in Chicago
Roger Sullivan, a prominent Democratic leader, died last Wednesday in Chicago. He had been a key figure in the party for years and was about nine years of age at his death.
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Chicago
Roger Sullivan
Sullivan
Woman Undergoes Operation at University Hospital Town City
Mrs Walter Graal of this city submitted to an operation Friday morning at the University hospital at Town City. Mrs John Due Along, mother of Mrs. Graal, returned from Iowa City and reports Mrs. Graal is doing nicely.
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Walter Graal
University Hospital
Town City
John Due Along
Graal
Lowa City
Sos. Graal
Funeral Held For Kenneth Martensen At Maquoketa
Kenneth Martensen 12 died April 15 1920 after throat illness. Eldest son of Mr and Mrs L T Martensen born Grinnell Iowa March 28 1908 moved to Maquoketa 1909. Funeral service at Congregational church Sunday with Rev J G Morgan officiating and burial at Mt Hope.
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Kenneth Martensen
Giaam
Kenneth
Maquoketa
Eeonth Lorenz Martensen
L. T. Martensen
Grinnell
Iowa
Congregational Church
J.G. Morgan
Mt. Hope
Missionary Conference at Davenport Association Church
The Fourth Annual Missionary conference of the Davenport Association was held at the Congregational Church on Friday April 26. Mrs Beulah Hallstead opened with prayer. Miss Helen Tow of Canton China spoke on Our Friends in Canton China. Frances Patterson of Chicago discussed the Inter Church World Movement and its global reach. The program featured a violin solo by Geo Schmidt and remarks by Rev Mary Page Wright. The gathering urged prayers and donations to support foreign missions amid a current world shortage of missionaries.
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Congregational Womer
Davenport Association
Congregational Church
A _ B. Everett
Cedar Rapids
Beulah Hallstead
Preston
Dirs
Dirs. B- M. Krataz
Oberlin
Birs. L. M. Kratz
Geo. Schmidt
Mary Page Wright
Turkey
A. B. Everest
Frances Patterson
Chicago
Churches of Jesus Christ
Inter-Church World Movement
Memorial Day Plans Aim for Grand 1920 Observance
Bellevue and Maquoketa join in Memorial Day plans with Revile Post 273 of the American Legion voting to participate. Lieut. Gov. Moore to speak as 500 to 1,000 khaki veterans are expected. Cities urged to coordinate observances and welcome all veterans for a royal observance and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanyette
American Legion
Maquoketa
Maquokets
Gov. Moore
Bellevue
Legion
W.br
Delmar
Nation
Elwood
Arm Fracture Reported for Reverend Ridder’s Daughter
The four year old daughter of Rev and Mrs J J Ridder suffered a fall several days ago on a park walk. She sustained a fracture in both bones of one arm and received anesthesia to set the bones. Since then she has been improving and is getting along nicely.
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Voyee
J. J. Ridder
Obituary: Eh Edwards Dies Suddenly at Home
Old and respected citizen Eh Edwards died suddenly shortly before noon at his home in the First Ward. Death was due to heart failure. No arrangements had been made. The notice mentions a splendid convention recently and remarks by Mrs. Shepard Mrs Myatt and Mrs Asery as well as Mr Morgan speaking on the Inter-church Movement and Mrs St John of Muscatine offering a tender set in a pleasing manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elj Edwards
Shepard
Myatt
Asery
Morgan
Democrats Name Leaders For State Tickets At Des Moines Meeting
Democrats from across Iowa gathered in Des Moines to submit a tentative slate for state offices. Clyde L. Herring would be named for governor with John Weber or Charles Cameron as lieutenant governor and Miss Butt Sumner for secretary of state. Dr. Charles Keys is the candidate for U S senator. Mrs. G H Schulte of Elkader announced candidacy for congress in the Fourth District. The list remains tentative with changes possible after a later conference.
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Uuniovrate
Des Moines
Centerville
Clyde L. Herring
John Webber
Ottunwa
Chas. Cameron
Alta
Miss Butt Sumner
Adel
Charles Keys
Miss Sumner
G. H. Schulte Elkador
Congress
J. Ray Files
Fundue
Escaped Convicts Captured at Oxford After Escape
Three convicts who escaped from the Anamosa Reformatory were captured and returned to custody in Oxford last week. Two surrendered with little resistance amid protests, while the third was nearly recaptured after a chase through rough terrain.
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Anamosa Reformatory
Oxford
Awaits Her Boy in Clinton Advertiser Notice
In a Clinton Advertiser notice Mrs Anna Barns seeks news of her son Henry Barns who left twelve years ago for Chicago for factory work. Henry may be in Chicago where Mr Ringfen will consult specialists to address his health.
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Clinton Advertiser
Anna, Barns
Clinton
Henry Barns
Chicago
Henry
Adam Ricsiep
Chicago Menilay
Ring Fen
Interchurch World Movement Heads Meet in Kansas City
Regional and Iowa heads of the Interchurch World Movement meet in Kansas City to finalize Bal plans for the April 25 campaign targeting a quota near 5 million dollars. Attending are C Wolcott of Sioux City and Rev Neb Son Wehrhen, with Rev H R Best and Robert Z Lewis among others. after the conference Wehrhen returns to Des Moines to lead the Guacetal drive.
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Iowa
Nedds
Interchurch World Movement
Kansas City
C. Wolcott
Sioux City
Neb Son Wehrhen
H. R. Best
Robert Z. Lewis
Wehrhen
Des Moines
Sterest
Wlpl McCormick
Mothers Club Hosts Apri r Meeting With Talks On Child Mind
Mother's Club will host a Thursday afternoon meeting in April with H A Joiner as hostess. W L Keck will speak on the nervous system of the child followed by L M Host on training of home plants. Music featured.
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H. A. Joiner
W. L. Keck
Anniversary Observance at Jackson Lodge Odd Fellows Hall
Jackson Lodge announces the 101st anniversary of the Odd Fellows order to be observed Monday evening April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Members are urged to bring spouses and visiting brothers and sisters are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Lodge
Aepe Order of Odd Fellows
Black Hawk Camp Plans Face YBa Camp Lively Season
The Clinton Advertiser reports Boy Scout organizers return from Maguoketa to select a site for a summer camp east of town, with Davenport M C planning groups from June 23 to July 1 and July 1 to August 5. Dubuque and Clinton units eye overlapping schedules, awaiting official announcements.
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Black Hawk
Yba
Maguoketa
Eee
Maanoketa
Fane
Davenport ¥. M. C
Uly
Sth
Dubuque
Dubseue Y
Davenport
Clinton
Clinton Advertiser
Life of Local Farmer Ends in Community Sorrow
Fred N. Stakes, longtime resident and farmer, died after a period of illness. Born near Vie quokers June 28, he attended public schools, married Nettie Riezel on August 15, 1910, and left a bereaved wife, two children, and his father Geo. Blake plus a brother George Inn. Funeral services were held at the late home with Rev. JOG. Mirgan officiating. interment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred N. Stakes
Viequokers
Miss Nettie Riezel
Hid Niin Ong
Hower Wis
Blake
Vermont Street
Wify
Ant Els
Geo. Blake
George Inn
Jog
Mirgan Offciacims
DeWitt Man Dead T. Wy Rely Prominent Teitions
DeWitt resident T Wy Rely died last Tuesday in Rochester Minnesota after an operation. He was a longtime figure in DeWitt and was survived by three Giuchters, all of DeWitt. The funeral was held Thursday.
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T. Wy Rely
DeWitt
Rochester
Minn
de Witt
Fire at Independence church ends in blaze
A fire destroyed the Independence Baptist church on Saturday April 10. Rev. C. We Fletches, former pastor, reported the blaze and noted the structure would be replaced promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. We Fletches
The
Baptist Church
Independence
Life of Useful Resident Ed Tubbs Dies After Illness
Edward Tubbs a Maquoketa resident died April 26 1920 at his father Marvin Tubbs home after a long illness from stomach cancer He was born May 1 1869 on the Tubbs homestead south of Maquoketa and married Fannie Smola September 2 1889 They leave his father wife four children and other relatives with funeral services held at his father’s home and burial in Union Church cemetery Peerless Lodge and Rex D P Boomershine led the services. friends gathered for the rites.
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Ed Turbs
Clark Street
Edward Tubbs
Tubbs
Maquoketa
Maquaketa
Marvin Tubbs
Fannie Smola
Clifton
Lome
Ina An
Rochester
Dubuque
Chicago
Peerless Lodge
RL ¢ P
Ben DaMeer Temple
D. OK. KR
Huzax Funemi
South Cl
Union Church Cemetery
Republicans Hold Convention at Courthouse in Festive Session
The Republican gathering at the courthouse drew a full room of enthusiasts as chairs, secretary, and temporary officers were chosen. Delegates and alternates were named by the credentials committee, with A B Bowen JC Gregory Mrs Joe Young and W P Schirmer among the delegates and a slate of alternates listed in the final delegation.
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Sind
Schirsmer
Bellerly
Milton Sarers
F. W. Gibeor
EA. Bayan
Jes. Young
H. E. Serain
A.hofm
RF. WeMeans
Teeters
Mise
Giara Aalers
E. A. Bars
Frank Gibson
John Rolling
Jne Youre
Andrew Chase
Hy A
Peter Jeim Schoon
IL Rita Thompson
F. EB. Trips
A Q
Camntell
Fire at Cedar Rapids firm racks up losses
A large blaze at a Cedar Rapids firm began around 6 pm Thursday and burned into Friday, threatening Third avenue and adjacent streets. The Central Chandelier Co and Gadd Hardware Co suffered heavy losses, with totals near 150 000 dollars, most insured. The building was gutted and overall property loss approached 84 000 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Mohrbacher
O'Hara
Third Avenue
Second Street
Second Avenue
Piest Street
Central Chandelier Co
Gadd Hardware Co
Emand Hikbranes
Wilter
Gillies
Strike Strikes Glinton Lenders in Northwest Railway Yard
Report of a strike at the Glinton yard involving the Chitago Yardmen's RES claims 2 percent of the workers in the Northwest ern division. Night operations continued with one weight switcher active. day shifts were reported to have all workers at usual by morning.
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Chitago
Yanimen
Northwestern Railway
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Mary
Iowa City
Eh Edwards
Democrats
Interchurch Movement
iGhurch
Glinton
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