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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
1
The coming Jackson County Fair plans a new poultry department feature. A poultry judge from Ames will sort layers from drones at no charge, inviting all poultry raisers to enter. The article promises more fair details in future Sentinel issues and urges readers to stay tuned.
A fire at about 3 am gutted the Starr creamery and home in Andrew, consuming the building and contents. Starr and a sleeping resident escaped unharmed. The fire origin is unknown, the owner Adolph Henricks owned the building, neighbors and the volunteer fire department prevented spread to nearby structures. Starr had small insurance on his household goods.
Kilgore Ohio August 2 J Frank Hanley former Governor of Indiana and 1916 Prohibition candidate along with Dr C M Baker and Kilgore resident were killed when a Pennsylvania freight derailed their car six miles from Killgore. All three suffered severe injuries and never regained consciousness at the local hospital. Hanly served as Indiana governor in 1904 and earlier as a congressman. He broke with Republicans over prohibition and joined the Prohibitionists.
Under senate bill 645 Maquoketa will get 55 artillery pieces 252 machine guns 1010 vehicles and 1760 rifles as war trophies. With exceptions California Missouri and Minnesota the town will receive the greatest number of captured German military supplies. Distribution of trophies is left to state senators and representatives.
Last Sunday afternoon a horse escaped while Peter House's son rode along East Platt street when a motorcycle frightened the animal. The rider was thrown, sustaining minor injuries. The cart was badly damaged and the horse was skinned but no serious harm occurred. Attend the Chautauqua and bring films to Hamleys.
The funeral for Mrs G G Jackson, born February 4 1879 at Clear Lake, wife of G G Jackson, was held at the Congregational church with Rev J G Morgan officiating. Surviving children Beulah Kenneth Harlan and Maxine, aged 7 to 18, mourn her loss along with the husband. She died after illness at Oakdate Sanitarium and was brought home to her family.
The Maquoketa papers announce postwar rises in newsprint and labor costs. An October 1 rate hike is planned to keep papers in business, with no relief expected from larger city publishers. Merchants are urged to view the move as a necessity, not a conspiracy.
A train of western horses shipped from the northwest by Williams to Dick 3 arrived at Milwaukee stock yards on Saturday. Cols. Troy and Seeberger joined in driving the bronchos into saleable condition while many animals, still unbroken, were sold quickly at an average price around 45 dollars.
Andrew F. Morey died Sunday in Orange California after a long illness. He was born in Maquoketa and worked as an a ft inner before living in Fort Dodge. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Clyde Irwin and a son Edgar the family has burial at Orange cemetery.
Mrs Frank Heynen of Shelton Nebraska was badly burned when a gasoline stove exploded. She tried to extinguish the fire and save the building as her clothes ignited. Neighbors aided her, but physicians fear for her life as she suffers extensive burns from shoulders to feet. Her daughter Dorothy was visiting relatives at the time.
The Bell Telephone System reports a new high with 308000 telephones added in the United States this year, as 200000 unfilled orders are delayed by material shortages. The system covers local lines, switchboards, buildings and other property connecting over twelve million subscribers nationwide.
A local newspaper expresses gratitude for its donors and readers who provide news tips. It notes polite responses during calls, acknowledges occasional short responses, and mentions plans to review local happenings twice weekly. It lists several residents recently traveling to Detroit Iowa New York and Manona Iowa.
Letter from Mrs. L. K. Boho reveals she became a licensed nurse, then Superintendent of the hospital at Forney Texas, a role she has held for two years and four months. She continues professional study to improve patient care and health outcomes in the community. Betty, now in Texas, is well and provides comfort to her mother.
Holm and Mrs Deta Rathje wed Sunday afternoon in Clinten with Rev P Gotke officiating. The couple celebrated with a two course dinner at the Anderson home and then flew by airship for a honeymoon flight. They plan extended travel to Long Beach Cal and will return around September 1.
Youthful eight to fourteen year olds led a dime novel style theft ring in Anamosa. Disappearing watch and other items from Kohl on North Ford street triggered investigations that uncovered a longer spree. County attorney records accuse the gang leaders, with informations filed for district court and juvenile court hearings before Judge Ellison.
Bruce Dobler and Wi Oo purchase a Tay drug store in Tarkio Missouri and will take possession soon. Dobler, formerly a jeweler at Gallacher Jewelry, teams with John from Broxam and Hinckles drug store to run the new operation.
Our new mailing list covers over 4 thousand residents in Jackson county and three Clinton county townships. It includes correct post office addresses for every entrant and is described as large and secure. Prices are reasonable and buyers urged to order early.
The Davenport Democrat reports the Capitol Theatre in the Kahl building, operated by Blanchard Amusement Co, will rival top venues. With 2500 seats it surpasses Riviera capacity. furnishings are premium and plastering is underway for an October opening.
W C Rutenbeck, longtime local real estate man, sold the William Kuhlman 160 acre farm two miles northwest of Lost Nation for 72000, about 4500 per acre, bought six years ago for 82000. The Milton Brobst property, four miles northeast, brought 15500 to buyer H H Borger. Rutenbeck predicts land values will double in fifteen years and cites past sales yielding substantial gains. Lost Nation Press.
John J. Stelx, a prominent Davenport man and former Scott county official, was killed last Friday when his auto overturned near Tiffin Isle. Witnesses say he drove faster, skidded in dust, and veered to avoid a collision on a hill crest, years of Davenport business and social activity noted.
On Wednesday August 1 a welcome event for visitors will fill Charlotte with festivities. The soldiers homecoming day includes airplane flights a ball game dances and other amusements. The city will be opened free to all attendees with the keys ceremonially cast into the creek.
The Berst Estate thanks neighbors and Maquoketa firemen for prompt response that prevented a serious fire threat to property late Saturday evening. They credit had it not been for the firemen an enormous loss would have occurred. Mr and Mrs F D Davis return from a two week vacation in Jefferson Town.
Cal Gearhart veteran of the Civil War delivered new Chautauqua lectures on Monday. He served over three years in the First New York Cavalry under Sheridan and fought in the Army of the Potomac. Gearhart has long been active in Lyceum and Chautauqua work and with the Radcliffe system of Washington D C.
A small fire broke out in a corn crib on the Hurst farm at Hurstville Saturday evening. Prompt action by two nearby men prevented a larger blaze. The crib held corn cobs used as kindling and suffered minor damage, with only a light loss to property.
A farmer near Anamosa explains the pull of city work. His son earns far more in a nearby city than on the farm, while the other son stays home and shares profits. The gap between rural and urban pay drives migration until industrial conditions stabilize.
Mrs Warren 5 Clark sold her two story brick residence at the Platt and Olive Streets corner to Van Gibson. The home long belonged to My and Mrs Clark, who will move to a house east of her daughter A B Wowlen as Dobler family vacates.
Authorities in Clinton plan to arrest the bright lighters over dangerous use of dazzling lights that have caused near accidents. Miss Katherine Mier left Monday for Sioux City to visit her brother before returning to Denver.
President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers ordered striking miners in Illinois and Indiana back to work after a telegram urged immediate meetings to end the walkout. President Wilson appealed to resume work pending wage agreement adjustments, expressing distress over disruption and urging adherence to the coal commission terms.
An 18 year old inmate from Sioux Falls penitentiary escaped Tuesday afternoon. He was tracked to Elk Point after fleeing in a stolen car. authorities say he is connected to bringing a stolen vehicle into South Dakota. The suspect is from De Witt Town.
Market observers report softer flour prices with best patent spring flour at SUSD and hard and soft winter flour around 13.90 to 13.00 per unit. Declines of about 31.00 over two years noted as prices dropped 60 to 70 cents today.
A county official reports the sale of a T0 acre farm southeast of town. Christ Bassells emerged as buyer after a bidding round that reached 313,525 of S750 per acre, advancing over the previous price. The winning bid stood at 4000, with no further investments noted.
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