Local confession and crime details divide Burt city readers
The Burt city newspaper reports a confession by Elmer Russer to lewdness and moral conduct toward a child Deola Hayes, five, with the crime allegedly committed Thursday in Russer's home. The piece notes public anger, bond set at $1,000, and a broader call for protecting natural beauty and cave region attractions.
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Berdly
Fitzgerald
Chicago
Janet’ Wilkinson
Elmer Russel
Badilary
Russel
Sentinel
Simy
Deola
Dee Hayes
Rusger
de Morin
Everting
Bly
Russell
Land Transfers Reported Near Lost Nation
Lost Nation regis tate man 1c Rutenbeck lists last week’s land transfers. A. L. Cook farm 240 acres north of Galumas sold to John Neff for 353,000. Rasmussen 125 acres sold to Jas. McAndrews for 17,509. Kokemiguer 160 acres west of Monmouth sold to R. W. Brown for 26,000. Magnus Berner 120 acres sold to Jas. McAndrews for 36,000. P. J. McDonnell 145 acres sold to Joh Ales for 45,000.
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Lost Nation
Rutenbeck
A. L. Cook
Galumas
John Neff
Rasmussen
Jas. McAndrews
Kokemiguer
Monmouth
R. W. Brown
Magnus Berner
P. J. McDonnell
Joh Ales
Will School Injured In Vehicle Accident Near Town
Will School of Menday Morning lost control of his car while driving to work north of town. The vehicle turned turtle, injuring School who escaped with a badly cut arm. Dr. Ristine said several stitches were needed to close the wound.
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Will
Chicago Strike Ends By Veterancaum Vote At City Lines
Chicago street car workers voted 12 334 on returning to work and ended the strike. By Saturday morning the surface and elevated lines were operating. the back to work forces won by a wide majority. Me and Nel Fred Gleason of Lyons were guests at the Elmer Miller home on Sunday.
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Street Car Company of
Chicago
Nel
Fred Gleason of
Lyons
Elmer ‘Miller
Excrement at Welton Welton 15 incident sparks mayoral dispute
A chaotic incident in Welton involves Lester Barber a 15 year old boy expelled from a hall by an order attributed to Mayor Grand. Prosecution proceedings begin amid dispute over law enforcement and the mayor's actions.
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Welton
Lester Barber
Poo! Hall
Grand
Barber
July Warmer Than Normal Reported
The article notes July was about four degrees above normal with 2.56 inches of rainfall. The mean July temperature reached 79.2 degrees, above the normal 75.4. Precipitation for the period was 5.5 inches on average in the long term.
Leona Dorothea Rowling Dies at Fourteen in Hurstville
Sunday death mourns Leona Dorothea Rowling age fourteen years ten months and five days at her home in Hurstville after several weeks illness. She was beloved by schoolmates and friends. Parents Frank and Mrs Rowling sought higher ambitions for her. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 PM from the home with interment in Buckhorn Cemetery.
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Frank Rowling
Yurstville
Leona Dorothea
Lana
Leona
Hurstville
Tent Meetings Closed Sunday After Two Weeks in Maquoketa
Evangelist Rev. Franklin Swift ended a two week series in Maquoketa with ninety three converts and the big tent moving to Andrew for a five week campaign. Local pastor Rev. J J Kidderit praised Swift’s clear sermons and strong Christian logic and welcomed the couple’s influence for the cause. The news notes Swift and wife made many friends among Maquoketa supporters and anticipates a two week stop in Esga after Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Swift
Andrew
J. J. Kidderit
Swift
Maquoketa
Esga
City Homes Transferred in Georgia Vermont Street Sale
Leach sells an urban home on Vermont street to R A Campbell near Fulton with plans to reserve the north part of the lot and build a modern bungalow as soon as materials and workers are available. Campbell takes possession March 1 or earlier if Leach completes construction. James Campbell buys the late L E Rains property at South Main and Locust from Frank Johnson and plans to move the present house to the lot and erect a modern home.
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GA. Leach
Vermont Street
R. A. Campbell
Fulton
Leach
Campbell
Lench
James Campbell
L. E. Rains
South Main
Locust
Frank Johnson
Change in Ownership at The Court Mouse Garage
Burlesco becomes sole owner after a Monday change with Loitz retiring. Burlesco then sells half interest to Emil Anderson, creating Baricson & Anderson. Both are expert mechanics and expected to maintain patronage with busy hands full ahead.
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Court
Bur- Jozon & Loitz
Charles Burlesco
Loitz
Charley
Emil Anderson
Baricson & Anderson
Moyeve
Maquoketa Girl Seriously Injured in Auto Crash
Mise Morse daughter of Mrs Estus Morse was badly fractured in a ditch crash near Correctionville while riding with young friends. She suffered head and shoulder bruises and remains confined. Also noted are weekend visits and travel updates involving Mort Dunlap Harry Thomas Mrs S Thomas Mrs Byde Philips Mea Ray Lewis and Jack Purdy with family and business movements in Maquoketa Davenport Lay Porte City and Silver City New Mexico.
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Maquoketa Gir
Ika Morse
Estus Morse
Correctionville
Mise Morse
Mort Dunlap
Harry Thomas
Chiraro
Mye
S. Thomas
Ore
Byde Philips Spert
Fred Osiert
Davenport
Mea
Ray Lewis
Jack
Lay ' Porte City
A. Purdy
C. C. Blood
Silver City
Mex
Maquoketa
Playas Basin
Little Theodore Lange Loses Battle for Lie
A five and a half year old boy, Theodore Lange of near the city, died at Cottage hospital after a work accident. A toy truck engine trapped him, causing a broken leg and severe injuries, despite amputation and medical efforts. Born January 24, 1917, his death fills the community with sorrow. funeral took place at Iron Hill cemetery.
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Theodore
William Langé
Cottage Hospital
Ar Small
Bir
Lange
F. W. Johnson
Guthrie
Ray
Aureate
Nes
Hill Church
S.J. Kidder
Uttle
Iron Hill
Camp Blackhawk campers break camp after stay
About fifty Davenport boys and twenty local Scouts pulled stakes Saturday returning to their homes. Mr Mead ran the camp keeping orderly, and it is likely the camp will be abandoned for the season. Dell, the landowner, plans roadway improvements for next season.
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Camp Blackhawk
Davenport
Mead
Dell
Farm Sale Near Fair Grounds At $761.90 Per Acre
C P Romer sold his 21 acre tract near the fair grounds to W Wink of near Preston for 15000 dollars. The land, though in the city, is highly productive and Wink paid 761.90 per acre for the prime farm property.
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Speasmpg
Lang
C. P. Romer
Fair Grounds
W. Wink
Preston
Knight to move home and settle in Maquoketa
Ray Knight will sell his home on Fir Street to J D Neelans of Onstow who plans to make Maquoketa his permanent address with his family. Knight purchased a Bowman lot on Vermont Street and will begin constructing a new home there. All the latest news in the Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Butch
Ray Knight
Fir Street
J.D. Neelans
Onstow
Hin Fs
Maquoketa
Mr. Knight
Bowman
Vermont Street
Baldwin to Hold Big Gala Day Event
Baldwin plans a patriotic gala on August 15 to honor soldiers and sailors with a day of sports amusements and a picnic dinner. The event features Galus ka's band, a Henry orchestra dance in the evening, and a goal to make the day a record-breaker for the town.
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Baldwin
Soldier
Sailor Bors
Galuska
Henry
Excelsior Record Moves to New Quarters in Town
The Excelsior Record announces relocation to new quarters in the Stephens block with the printing office moving to the Mary Shaw building on Main Street. The change aims to keep up weekly issues while maintaining professional offices in a building housing the former office.
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Pressior- Record
Excelsior-Record
Tyne
Stephens
Strictly Professions
Tel Grantid
Our City Road Work Has Begun
City community celebrates the start of a road improvement program on West Platt Street with heavy tractors, gravel, and regrading. Officials expect to loosen the road’s top surface and apply liberal gravel, aiming to end patchwork repairs and improve city streets for all.
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Fred
West Platt Street
Aneet Committee
Lber
Ally
American Legion Welcomes City for Evening of Merriment
The American Legion plans a city event on Wednesday evening with galas and a 25-piece concert by Galuska and company. A grand event will follow with a dance, aiming to unite the town for a patriotic cause and strong community support.
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Amercan
Geome
Yivensd
Fenona Galuska
Gregory Home Sold Near Andrew Street Residence
The Gregor y Home on Vermont Street of the late W C Gregory is sold to Gnade for 4206 dollars. Gnade and family will take possession at year start. Mr and Mrs James Campbell currently occupy the property guided by a splendid modern residence description.
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Frea Gnade
Andrew
Vermont Street
W. C. Gregory
Gnade
James Campbell
Walter Ogden Plans New House on E Platt Street
Walter Ogden has purchased the house on E Platt Street just east of the Misses Bowman home. He will move the old house and construct a fine square residence to be occupied by his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Suthers. Mrs. Win. Nisser, visiting her brother Emil Schnoor and Tamii, has returned home to Chicago.
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Walter Ogden
E. Platt Street
Misses Bowman
Sid
John Suthers
Mrs. Win. Nisser
Emil Schnoor
Tamii
Chicago
Mona Black
Cedar Rapids
Helen Hyland
Des Moines
Wm. Frank
John Waggoner
Presho
Eli Streets Furs
Lizzie Irwin
Boone
Wm. Garside
Hugh Barnes
Butterworth
Reunion of Jackson County Veterans in Maquoketa
An August reunion program for the Jackson County Veterans Association in Maquoketa Iowa outlines activities Friday August 13 and Saturday August 12. The agenda covers reception of comrades registration quarters music by the Dram Corps dinner a park meeting with songs and invocations. Speeches include welcomes from Mayor Morden and Rev J J Kidder with tributes to members and a flag presentation.
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Rogram
Jackson County Veterans Association
Maquoketa
Iowa
Sons of Veterans
World War American Legion
Usic
Dram Corps
Park
America
Chanlam N. G
Morden
A. B. Bowen
Mary Lockwood
Julia van Steinburg
R. C. Sextette
Will Candill
McCaffrey
U.S. A
Clarence Green
J. J. Kidder
Dr. Morgan
W. Bus
Reveille
Minnie Miller
Lovell
W R. C
Preston Merchant Secures Large Clinton County Land Deal
F S King of Preston acquires 759 acres forming the bulk of the Great H Petersen farm. The purchase includes 400 acres, 5 acres for a cemetery, and 160 acres to Wr. Stamp with the remainder to Mr. Ring. The 895 acres were bought by Fred Stamp and Paul Petersen for 118509. The deal follows a lively negotiation with Will Stamp taking 18 acres and King valuing his investment around 75000. Nearby, the property lies about a mile south southwest of the Ten Mile House and features modern farm buildings water and lighting systems. The Preston Times notes King’s strong enthusiasm for the acreage.
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F. S. King
Preston
Mr. King
Clinton County
H. Petersen
Inewersen
Wr. Stamp
Mr. Ring
King
Ning
Preston Times
Louise Beaton-Scott Fasses Any Sunday Morning at Her Home Near Balawin
Louise Beaton-Scott Fasses dies at home near Baldwin after a short illness, leaving husband Lloyd O. Scott and her mother Mrs. Frank Beaton along with brothers Frank and Roy. Born November 34 1895 in Maquoketa she was a musician and longtime resident, funeral at St Mark's Episcopal Church and burial in Mt Hope.
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Louise Beaton-Scott
Balawin
Xorrow
Louise eBaton-Scotts
Louise
Lowise
Jeanette Beaton-Scott
Maquoketa
Lloyd O. Scott
Baldwin
Cante
Hasthard
Frank Beaton
Frank
Roy
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
AM. Lewis
Oskaloosa
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Horse Petes Throw Causes Serious Injury to Youth
A 14 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Simon Harding of Emeline, was thrown from a horse Saturday sustaining severe injuries. He was bucked when the horse reared, dragged, and struck him, with medical staff called to treat him. Dr F V Tatason reported the patient comfortable and improving. Relatives visiting include Mr and Mrs J G Elwing of Minneapolis. Other news notes mention local visits and routine farm and store trips as listed.
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Petes
Simon Harding
Emeline
F. V. Tatason
Ad Matic
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Beldwin
Leone
City Homes
Theodore Lange
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Gregory Home
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Splendid Young Life
J. G. Elwing
Minneapolis
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Colfax
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