Louis Oberman Killed in Car Turned Crash Near Bellevue
A fatal accident Saturday forenoon near Dick Hienke’s home left 43 year old Louis Oberman dead after his Ford overturned on the Bellevue road. He was returning from Bellevue with provisions for the threshing crew. A temple injury is suspected. Oberman leaves a wife five sons and a daughter. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the Lutheran church pending word from Edward in Moscow Idaho. Sympathies are extended to the Oberman family in this sudden bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hienke
Andrew Bellevue Road
Louis Oberman
Bellevue
Oberman
Lutheran Church
Edward
Moscow
Idaho
Mr. Oberman
Car Theft Hits Local Livery Barn Loss
Weets loses his Ford sedan after thieves strike over Saturday night at Olive street Chris Nissin livery barn. Authorities search for the missing vehicle and suspect a spate of car thefts in the area. The report urges strict enforcement to deter future crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job Weets
William Weets
Herbert Miller
Chris Nissin
Olive Street
Mr. Weets
Secrch
Lizzie
Kiwanians Plan Aug Picnic At Caves
Kiwanis Club directors met to set the big picnic for Thursday August 25 at the Caves with members and families invited. If weather cooperates the event may move to the fair grounds. committees will work with the whole club to ensure a red letter day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Fair Grounds
History of
Ithe Club
Veteran Editor Gustav Donali Dies in Davenport
Gustav Donali longtime editor of the German daily Der Demokrat and Davenport resident died suddenly at 1 a m at Charles Z Kindt's Springbrook summer home He had suffered heart trouble for years and was 75 years old.
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Springhron
Gustav Donali
Davenport
Efiter
der Demokrat
Charles Z. Kindt
Springbrok
Donald
Former Maquoketa Merchant John C. Nitzsche dies after long illness
John C. Nitzsche, a Maquoketa merchant and prominent citizen born October 27, 1862 in Dubuque, died at his Third Ward home after a prolonged illness. He built a noted pharmacy career with Loose & Co then Nitzsche & Staack, married Elizabeth Cassin in 1898, and leaves two daughters Francelia and Bliss Helene. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev. J. G. Morgan officiating and Masonic committal at Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
John C. Nitzsche
Third Ward
Dubuque
D. N. Loose
Nitzsche
Chicago
Loose & Co
Nitzsche & Staack
U1 Health
Edward Luckiesh
Elizabeth Cassin
Francelia
Bliss Helene
Helion Lodge
Ele
J. G. Morgan
Masonic Order
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Death Notice for Mrs. Mary Howe Linked to McNear Family
Frank McNear and Kylie Wilson were called to Freeport Ti Thursday by the death of Mrs. Mary Howe, a niece of Mr. and Mrs. McNear. The funeral was held Friday. Howe was well known here and visited the McNear home often. The McNears and Wilsons returned Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McwNear
Kylie Wilson
Freeport
Mary Howe
McNear
Messrs. McNear
Wilson
Delmar Resident Chas Bloom Obituary and Local Notices
Delmar mourns the death of Mrs Chas Bloom after a long illness. Survived by husband two sons one daughter and a mother. Obituary to be printed in the Delmar column next issue. Visitors include Mr and Mrs E L Hinckley who left for Chicago by auto. Messages of remembrance feature Kodak prints from Hamley folders. Attending the funeral of the late J C Nitzschu were Mr and Mrs Robert Schoenbeck and daughters of Dubuque. Chas Ellis, longtime Clinton Herald correspondent, resigns his connection with the paper. Mrs A B Bowen traveled to Boston to meet her son Dr J C Bowen and visit Plymouth. Miss Mildred Dellerman, en route home from California, visits Mrs Minnie Shepherd and Mrs Ruth. Mrs Joseph Shannon and little daughter Josephine depart for Aberdeen SD after an extended visit with the Pro A C Elis home. Ernest Riggs and family plan to return to Davenport tomorrow with sister Miss Alice Riggs for the Davenport fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Bloom
Delmar
Robert Schoenbeck
Dubuque
J.C. Nitzschu
Chas. Ellis
Clinton Herald
A- B. Bowen
Boston
Mass
J.C. Bowen
Plymouth
Mildred Dellerman
Batavia
California
Minnie Shepherd
Ruth
Joseph Shannon
Tittle
Josephine
Aberdeen
Sa. Dak
Ernest Riggs
Davenport
Alice Riggs
Duvenport Fair
Hitman Brierly Narrowly Escapes Plane Crash
Lieut. Ewing Brierly piloting a Fiat 200 k plane crashed into Dueck Creek near Davenport at 12:30 Saturday. He escaped unharmed, lit a cigarette, and walked away. The crash disabled the S, L branch of the GD BM interurban line and cut power to LeClaire Princeton Camanche Low Moor Pleasant Valley Towara Farms LeClaire Tile Works and Western States Cement plant. High tension lines were severed, disrupting electric energy across a 30 by 10 mile strip. Brierly, nicknamed Cactus, was famed as a wartime army flyer and skilled pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitman Brierly
Ewing Brierly
Dueck Creek
Davenport
Brierly
GD. & BM. Interurban
LeClaire
Princeton
Camanche
Low Moor
Pleasant Valley
Towara Farms
LeClaire Tile Works
Western States Portland Cement Company
Prat
Lieut
Cactus
Imadel
Maquoketa
Tragedy in Muscatine Ends in Double Death
In Muscatine on Sunday 71 year old jeweler FL W. Swan shot rival George H. Volger 36 then killed himself with potassium cyanide in the Ran Xin parlors. Long running feud and business reverses were cited as motives amid a tale of jealousy and financial ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Muscatine
Cluscatine
FL W. Swan
George H. Walger
Swan
Volger
Fair Oaks
Mr. Volger
Jackson County American Red Cross Executive Committee Meeting
The executive committee of the Jackson County chapter of the American Red Cross will meet Thursday evening August 4 at the office of the Excelsior Record. AMC members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
American Fed Cross Association
Exelsior
AMC
Chautauqua Week Draws Praise and Plans for Next Year
The Maquoketa Chautauqua drew strong praise from patrons and organizers despite a $25 deficit. Performances by Headland on "Child Life in Chine" and "Bi-products of Civilization" impressed audiences alongside the Schubert Ladies' Orchestra, Rainbow Division Band, Van Grove Concert Company, and Col. Cal Everson. Organizers expect another Chautauqua next year with Cal Everson and aim to boost season tickets to fundraise the deficit.
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Chautauqua
Headland
Numi ‘Bers
Rainbow Division
van Grove Concert Company
Chautaunan
Col
Everson
Cal Everson
Cal
Callhry
Lear
Neil
Maquoketa
Reunion of Bridgeport and nearby schools planned
The pupils teachers and families of the Bridgeport and nearby schools will hold a reunion Friday at First Ward Park. Picnic, bring dishes. Mr and Mrs E B Brown M Exe and sister Mrs Carrie Hoag of Mechanicsville left this morning by auto for Green Lake Wisconsin, expecting to be gone two or three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trachere
Bridgeport
Ne. T
First Ward
E. B. Brown
Carrie Hoag
Mechanicscike
Green Lake
Wis
Postage rate hike hits newspapers with big rise
The Postoffice Bulletin in July shows another substantial postage increase affecting newspapers. The new rates raise second zone from 4 to 5 cents, third from 23 to 24, fourth from 4 to 5, fifth from 43 to 6, fifth from 33 to 7, seventh from 7 to 9, and eighth from 73 to 10 cents, prompting discussions on higher subscription costs beyond zones 1 and 2 to 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice Bulletin
Fire destroys multiple farm buildings near Orford
A Wednesday dawn blaze at the Frenk Slouha farm near Orford destroyed the hay barn hog house granary and a toy shed. Spontaneous combustion is suspected as the cause though neighbors and friends aided in saving stock and stopping further spread. The losses affect Menuel Streasslin and Slevha with partial insurance coverage.
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Frenk
Streasslin
Siowha
H. Gsie Buchner
Mequoketa
Tax Money Goes: State County City and School Shares
Governor Kendall reports the distribution of tax dollars across state, counties including township roads, cities, and district schools. Total assessments last year amounted to 96,454,254.61 with allocations of 8,504,629 for state needs, 91,513,549.87 for counties, 13,078,053 for cities, and 43,287,344.99 for district schools.
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N. F E. Kendall
Past Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Arthur Knorr
Mrs Claude Harrington hosted a past nuptial shower Thursday evening for Mrs Arthur Knorr bride of July 27. Neighbors and McAllister State force of girls attended. Guests enjoyed games and stunts, gifts were given, hostess told a story with each present, and light refreshments ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Harrington
Arthur Knorr
McAllister
Congregational Sunday School Picnic Planned in First Ward Park
Glass reports from Ladies Auxiliary announce the Congregational Sunday School annual picnic at First Ward park on Thursday August. Mothers are invited to attend with baskets. games and amusements will be provided for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Hinman
Mirs
Nownis
Congregational Sunday School
First Ward
Woodman Pini Friday Picnic at Monmouth With Music
The annual community picnic in Monmouth Friday featured the Lost Nation band, with the Christensen Orchestra of Elwood providing evening music. Oxford Junction and Fast Nation teams planned a $150 prize ball game. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M Cassin and son of Melmar at the funeral of J C Nitesche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axstra Wensitten
4. M. Cassin
Melmar
J. C. Nitesche
City Delivery Soon to Start This Month
City officials vow free city delivery may begin this month despite delays from Washington. Postmaster Mowery awaited official word after mixed messages about carrier appointments and a last minute reprieve from the postal service chief. Residents wait for the uniformed carrier to arrive at their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mowery
Ben
Lorig
Former Maquoketa resident dies in highway hold up
Arthur B. Conery, a former Maquoketa citizen and postal clerk, was killed in a highway robbery near Hamilton, Ohio, while traveling with his wife to Cincinnati. Two assailants fired and stole watches and money, with Conery and his wife surviving briefly before his death. His family, including sister-in-law Mrs. W. H. Holemen, mourn his loss as funeral plans are arranged in Maquoketa and neighboring communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Convey
Convey
Maquoketa
Savanna
Morris
Daily Herald
Citizen
Arthir ‘B. ‘Conérys
W. H. Holemen
Hamilco
Middletown Pike
Coners
Forse
Columbus
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Conery
Conary
Coner
Anuher
Mr. Connery
Se Hopital
Was
Ag Sales
Matur Ca
Connersville
Conets
Sharon
Mercer County
Serviors Amt
Tori Trek Phic
Holemen
Warlititmy
Arti
Coline
P. Cavers
Lincoln
Nebr
PL Canery
Maunaketa
Spanala
Veilez
jCale
Edith Holemen
Miriig
Foe Seyfert
Tast Nation
Girls Friendly picnic meeting at Ubrare Thursday 2 p.m
Notice invites all members to attend the Girls Friendly gathering at the Ubrare location this Thursday at 2 p.m. Members should bring their own plate, glass, spoon, and cup. Read the ads in this issue for details and updated information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubrare
Advance Pay-in Rule for City Papers Sparks Public Debate
The piece argues for subscribers to pay in advance as city free delivery expands. It explains the 1 cent per copy postage rule harms weekly papers, demands customers prepay $2.00 yearly, and notes government rules force publishers to collect postage, affecting delivery and advertising discounts. It frames the issue as a clash between public policy and press funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Fecal
Tow a Corn Crop Threatened by Drought and Heat
A weekly report from the Towa weather and crop service warns that continued drought and temperatures near 100 could devastate corn. Rain is badly needed as oats yields drop to a fifteen year low and wheat quality falters, with several regions reporting curling and sifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Towa Weather and Crop Service
C.D. Reed
Former Cascade Teacher Dead in Tacoma Obituary
Mary J. Sarnete, 68, longtime Cascade educator and former superintendent of Cascade schools, died last Wednesday in Tacoma, Washington. She had served in Dudaqac and later settled in Cascade, staying active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Sarnete
Cascade
Tavs
Tacoma
Wash
Shy
Dudaqac
I Hartnett
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Ture
Weets
W. D. Pahner
North Olive Street
Hay Jeweler
Mike Swan
Third Rd
Harrison Streets
Voleer
Orford
Woodman
Fo W. Aintood
Preston
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