Blaze wrecks Burtis Opera House in Davenport
Firebugs struck Burtis Opera House at 12 30 AM destroying the 1867 structure on Perry Street with losses around 106000. Three firemen hurt and a city-wide hunt for an insane firebug followed. Other damaged properties included Janssen flats, Town Furniture Co, Penn Consumers Oil, Brower German candy robbers stock loss, and Alexander the crystal gazer equipment. Incendiary origin tied to a larger plan targeting several plants and buildings downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtis Opera House
Perry Street
Davenport
Charles Kindt
Janssen
Fifth
Perry Streets
Brower & German
Pershing Avenue
Fete Anthonitti
Alexander
Crystal Gazer
Burtis
Town Furniture Company
Brady Street
Penn Consumers’ Oil Station
Fillmore Street
Feriture Company
Qrayhouse
New York
San Francisco
Howard Burtis
Kimball House
Perry
Fluke & Mann
Charles T. Kind
Tdiavenport Theater Company
Frank W. Chamberlain
Burlintgon
Burtt
Booth 2Nd Barrett
Edwin Forrest
Emma Abbott
Teterans
Tolbert Olxen
Clinton
Olsen
Burtis Theatre
Western
East River Street
People’s Licht Co
Setgad
Mrrtie
French & Ncht Co
East Fourth Street
Purity Oats Co
Birents
Gordon van Tine Co
Federal Street
Standard of Co
Moline Plow Co
Moline
Willard H. Palmer Dead in Davenport
The news from Davenport reports the death of Willard H. Palmer a longtime Maquoketa attorney. He recently moved from Maquoketa to Davenport and his remains will be brought back Friday evening. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM at the Buchner chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Palmer
Davenport
Willard H. Palmer
Maquoketa
Buchner Chapel
Legion Smoker Brings Business Men Together
The American Legion held a smoker and social evening with local business leaders in attendance. A business committee chaired by HL Gale Buchner was formed to coordinate Memorial Day observance and cooperate with the Legion Committee. The Fourth of July plans were discussed and deferred for later action.
Annual election results of city Federation of Women's Societies
The annual election held Tuesday at City Hall elected officers: President Mrs. E. D. Harris First Vice President Mrs. Vi. F. Staack Second Vice President Mrs. Wo. Lockwood Recording Secretary Mrs. Walter Keck Corresponding Secretary Miss Lena Blessing Treasurer Mrs. HS Littell Auditor Miss Irma Hubbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women’s Societies
E. D. Harris
Vi. F. Staack
Wo. Lockwood
Walter Keck
Cor, Lee
Lena Blessing
HS. Littell
Irma Hubbell
Amalia Ogden called away by illness and death in Walnut
Mrs Amelia Ogden departed Wednesday afternoon for Walnut in response to a telegram saying her brother Dan Ast was very ill. Word came later that Mr Ast died before her arrival. Deceased was brother to Mrs W C Gorden and Mrs Amelia Ogden and formerly resided in Maquoketa for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia ‘Ogden
Walnut
Town
Dan Ast
Ast
Freight Derailment Halts Northwestern Line Near Nashville
A Northwestern freight train derailed just east of Nashville around noon Wednesday, sending the engine and four cars off the rails. Traffic remained paralyzed until Thursday when a Clinton wrecker removed the cars and restored the line to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Nashville
Clinton
Mrs James Campbell to Attend Auxiliary Convention
Mrs James Campbell president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Seigen and Mrs Join Suthers secretary will attend the Auxiliary convention in Sioux City in May 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Women's Auxiliary of
The
American Seigen
Join Suthers
Sioux City
Arrival of a baby daughter and community notes
Mr and Mrs John Miller announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday morning April 28. Local events include the Pastime Theatre showing on Monday evening May 2 at 8:00, and the Jackson County Medical Association meeting held in Preston on Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Howard Wright travel to Iowa City by auto to visit their son John. Mr and Mrs Frank Halley of Blunt, SD, visit the area and stop at D F Lechwood's home. Mrs Henry Mitchell plans a Saturday trip to Onawa and will visit relatives in Sioux City and Omaha. Mrs John Campbell travels to Dev eoport for a few days with her daughter and family. The B and M Store in Wedeesda marks the opening of their new grocery in the Cundiff building. Bugling and Neelars extend thanks for the public welcome. Ketas business circles note public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Medical Association
Preston
Howard Wright
Free Christan Science
Iowa City
John
Frank Halley
Blunt, S. BD
D. FL Lechwood
Henry Mitchell
Onawa
Sioux City
Omaha
John Campbell
Deveoport
Neville Allen
Wedeesda
Cundiff
Messia
Bugling
Neelars
Matic
Keta
Talented Ellis Family to Tour Chautauqua July First
The Ellis family of musicians from Timber City have been booked by Midland Chautauqua Bureau for a summer circuit through Wisconsin and Minnesota. The group titled The Ellis Family Entertainers includes Mrs J B Ellis on piano saxophone marimba, Paul Ellis as soloist violin saxophone, Miss Margaret soloist piano, Miss Marian musical readings dancer and drums. Home audience cheer follows this esteemed group as they begin July 1st, bringing local pride and high class entertainment to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Willom
Timber City
J. B. Ellis
Paul Ellis
Margaret
Marian
Mrs Mayer of Iowa City Speaks on Civic Consciousness
Mrs May Mayer of Iowa City spoke for an hour at the Methodist church on Civic Consciousness. Introduced by Mrs Frances Myatt, she urged citizens to be mentally alert to opportunities and to civic involvement, emphasized naturalization, health protection, and women’s advancement, and received a bouquet from the City Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Mayer
May Mayer
Iowa City
Iowa
Methodist Church
Frances Myatt
City Federation
Mayer
The
State University
Preston Man Sells Rights In Local Power Deal
A Preston man sells Maher Light & Power rights to Electric Construction and Machine Co of Rock Island. Possession to be May 1 as Rock Island assumes Maher contracts. Current provided by Clinton Gas and Electric. Also notes a group of women attending a Christian Science lecture in Dubuque and a Methodist Home Missionary Society luncheon for Queen Esther Society on Tuesday May 3 hosted by a listed committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maher Light & Power Company
J. Maher
Preston
Canton County
Electric Construction and Machine Company
Rock Island
Vestron
Rock Island Company
Maher Company
Maher
Clinton Gas and Electric Co
G. C. Ellis
ED. Kaleymer
B. Heuverman
Lona Becker
Dubuque
Mise Ewling
The
Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Queen Esther Society
A. G. Isbell
Thos. Hench
Agnes Sidle
Dean Hamper
Edward Lang
Home of Your Savings progress stalled by weather
Bad weather delays work on the wrecked stone store as contractor Zwack plans rapid progress toward a new American Savings Bank building. Officials anticipate a grand entry and a modern, spacious bank with every courtesy, as structural work will soon begin. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zwack
American Savings Bank
Local Man Wherry Faces Serious Charge in Davenport
Leonard D. Wherry of Maquoketa Iowa is under arrest in Des Moines on charges of passing thirty to forty four dollars in bad checks in Davenport. He allegedly passed two fifteen dollar checks at Terrace Gardens and other checks totaling forty four dollars to Joe Legomercico Al Lauona and the Martin Cigar Co and at the Columbia theatre. Davenport police sent a list of the alleged bad checks to Des Moines authorities and Wherry is to be given a chance to pay the sums plus about fifteen dollars costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Leonard D. “Ony “Wherry
Maquoketa
Nes Moines
Wherry
Des Moines
Terrace Gardens
Joe Legomercico
Snoiler
al Lauona
Martin Cigar Co
Columbia Theatre
Daveport Times
Alarm Installed at Martensen & Co Store Messes with Thief
L Z Mortensen of Martensen and Co Dr Goods Store installs burglar alarm system to deter intruders during the night. He calls prevention better than cure and says the device is a form of insurance against theft. He notes stock remains ample but supports security measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Z. Mortensen
Martensen & Co
Mortensen
Bible Lectures in Davenport a Success
Rev Browsh reports strong interest in Davenport meetings with nightly crowds. Attendees admired the Bible chart and sought a photograph from the best photographer in Davenport. Attendance rose from 267 to 900 nightly with Sundays over 500. People expressed hope for Rev Browsh to return to Davenport.
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Davenport
Browsh
Brough
Audienees
Broweh
Elimination of Private Ownership of Utilities Questioned
A column argues against ending private electric and water utilities. It contends municipal plants would neglect rural needs, deprive farmers of enhanced property value, and fail to match private service. It warns municipal stores could displace merchants and that privately run utilities contribute tax revenue. A separate note reports a Waterloo dementia patient escaping from a hospital, with authorities and husband seeking her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Paul Revere
Lere
Auto license renewals due under new state law
Auto owners who did not renew licenses for the current year must settle with the county treasurer as the secretary of state enforces the new vehicle tax rules. Under the amendment, owners pay only for the portion of the year they own the car with rates varying by purchase date, and names may be published in official papers after May 1.
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Sheri l
Secretary of State
Ant Auto
Thas
Agri
Trea
For Sale Fancy Carly Obie Potatoes at Bream Station
Obie potatoes offered for sale at Bream Station Cooper Jr. priced by the bushel. Warning about lacking insurance against high winds and risk to property. Seller H. Gale Buchner notes potential exposure to weather hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carly
Bream Station
Cooper, Jr
H. Gale Buchner
1921 Legion vs Dubuque Hawks Opens Season at Athletic Park
The 1921 baseball season kicks off next Sunday at Athletic Park with the Maquoketa American Legion team facing the Dubuque Hawks. Carson will pitch, Bailey bats, and many positions see last year’s players back, plus new talent trying out. The club aims to field quickly as dirt is spread to improve the infield and uniforms may arrive late. Fans are urged to attend. adult admission is 33 cents with children 15 cents. The game starts at 3:00 PM.
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Athletic Park
American Légion
Dubuque Hawkeyes
Carson
Bailey
Old Sol
City Roller
Shane
le Gion
Maquoketa
Professional Nurses Meet Miss Anna Wendell, RN
Miss Anna Wendell leads a district nursing meeting held April 21 with extensive business. The program included ten special numbers by Dr. Thomas Charlton and Mrs. H C Culver. New members Anna B. Watters, Margaret Kane, Seron, and Sister St Raphael joined, and the next meeting is set for the first Thursday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wendell
Ith Distriet
Ees
Wld
Thomas Charlton
H.C. Cul
Wure
Anna B. Watters
Belmar
Dormeny
Margaret Kane
Seron
St. Raphael An Tlinton
Mtéeas
White and Automobile Manufacturers branch head named
A notice reports a promotion for a manager of the Grand Rapids branch house. It notes the individual’s recent appointment and a larger share of company business, highlighting a career milestone and continued employment with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recen Pheer
Amuntager
Grand ‘Rapids
Prominent Young Couple United in Marriage at St Patrick's
Prominent Miss Jogie Curtis wed Gerhard Freese in a Wednesday ceremony at St Patrick's church. Rev P J Coffey officiated with Lohengrin sung by local artists and a four course reception at the bride's home. The couple plan to reside on the groom's Monticello farm after a honeymoon, with many friends offering congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Patrick's Church
Garry Oren
Jogie Curtis
Gerhard Freese
P. J. Coffey
Lohengrin
Myrtle Leonard
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Melvin Leonard
Pauline Brady
Riss Anes
Mike Curtis J
Killarney
James Curtis
Jones County
Monticello
Freese
Notice to Patrons on Sunday May 1 power outage
Notice from the Iowa Electric Company J. E. Andersen to patrons about a five AM shutdown on May 1 for permanent repairs to the power house damaged by fire on March 11. Authors say the outage is necessary and foster patience during the service interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maqua
Kota
Andrew
Lemotte
OWA Electric Company
J. E. Andersen
Mar
Community Notices and Schedule Fragments
Brief, fragmented notices mention office closures May 6, a dental meeting, a Christita Science lecture at Tasime Theatre, and various personal updates. Several lines reference travel to Chicago, family visits, a hospital operation, and a home news item with names and dates, all in a mixed archival notice style.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Miller
Preston Man
Flora Streets
Chas, Lang
Stuart Rogers
Silas Barkiey
Teddy
Worthington
Minn
Waterloo
Fo Anderson
James
Ation
Rasminsern
Fairy
F. Smeola
Segre
Soto
Bint
Freee Christita
Tasime Theatre
Sui Oelouk
Sie
Tan
Ean Ste
Gladys
Idx Weemaam
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