Taubman Block to Be Entirely Rebuilt After Collapse
Charles Taub, from California, authorized to direct full reconstruction of the Taubman Block. Contractors Stockham & Harnock tear down remaining walls. a modern store and office building rises on cleared grounds. Graken Company to occupy a large second-floor department store. professional offices and up-to-date conveniences planned. Rumors of a one-story rebuild and reuse of wells are untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taubman
Charles-Taub
California
Stockham & Harnock
Graken, Company
Marriages Light Up Pleasant Street and Lost Nation
Florence Bloise wed Arch ie Lee Tubbs in a double ceremony at Pleasant Street rooms and later at a Reformed church in Lost Nation. Perna Frazier carried the ring for Lata Marie Graffi and Harry Rotenbeek as families gathered. The couples plan honeymoons and homes in Lost Nation and Allen flats, with well wishes from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iand
Wm. T. Pence
South Second St
Plorence Bloise
Archie Lee
D. F. Boomershing
Allen Flats
Reformed Church
Misa Lata Marie Graffi
Harry Elroy Rotenbeek
D.'F Hoomershint
Perna Frazier
Herbert J. Frazier
Gusta Rutenbeck
Emil Rutenbeck
Lost Nation
Tora
Lost Nation High School
Bown
Tricolette
Rutenbeck & McMeel
Andrew Carnegie Dies After Brief Illness at Lenox Home
Industrial titan Andrew Carnegie died at his Lenox Massachusetts home on Monday after a short bronchial pneumonia illness. The news confirms Carnegie as one of the era’s wealthiest men and ends a long career of steel magnate philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrey Carnegie
Lenox
Mass
Mr ‘Garnegie
Retired figure's secluded life marked by ill health
A long time recluse aged eighty four faced ill health causing withdrawal from public activity. He maintained few daily visitors before his final illness and only spoke with a select circle of old friends. The record notes substantial debts and ongoing financial concerns as his health declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srings
Hats Off to the Little Bronze Button
A wartime salute to the small emblem worn by service members, praising the khaki clad boys who defended the nation. The phrase honors the symbol as a badge of courage and sacrifice.
Hart falls down stairs at Preston and survives
Has Hart Fall About four o'clock Monday morning Charles Seeber of Preston met with an accident described as miraculous given the circumstances. He stumbled while groping toward the bathroom, tumbled six feet to the stair landing, struck his forehead against the wall, and suffered a bad bruise but did not break his cheek. A neighbor helped him back to bed, and he will bear the bruises for some time with facial discoloration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Paup
Herman Sodeman
Big County Fast Guns Fair Promises Modern County Show
Secretary Gale Bachner of the Jackson County Fair Association states the slogan Bigger and Better Than Ever fits this year. Improvements include filling old ponds between the grand stand and art hall, five stock exhibits, new thrills in free attractions, and enhanced comforts and conveniences. Many horses have entered speed contests while management promises careful attention to detail and a modern Jackson County Fair rather than a Magnoketa affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big County
Gale Bachner
Jackson County Feir. Association
Jackson County
American Legion Plans Music and Street Dance Event
The American Legion organizes a concert and street dance tomorrow evening expected to draw a large crowd. Soldiers from the World War era aim to fill roles as old G A R members wind down, with planning for a fall blast and a tribute to past veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
G. A.R
Former Otter Greek Lady Dead
Mrs. Margaret Wagoner mother of Mrs. G. C. Irwin of Upkata, Mo, died at Moberry. Taken to Knoxville and laid to rest beside her husband Daniel Wagoner. Deceased was 81 years old and survived by ten children. Mrs. Wagoner was a former resident of Otter Greek.
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Otter
Local Family News and Visitors Across Cities
Born to Mr and Mrs C F Hinshaw of Chicago a daughter arriving Sunday night at Dr Wo Lowders home. The W C Swigart family and Mrs Wo HL Swigart visited Morrison. Willard Swigart returned home after summer with relatives. Dr and Mrs O L Frank entertained friends for Miss Helen Hyland of Des Moines. Miss Helen Weeman of Chicago and Mr Ralph Laird of Edgerton visited A H Moravec home. Prof and Mrs EN Starr and baby of Jefferson County visited, as did Mr and Mrs J S Becker of Bellevue. Anna Sweibers of Chicago on furlough with Helen Weeman at J H Schoft home. Sheiberg is secretary to the Colonel of the Quartermaster Division in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Swigart
Wo HL Swigart
Morrison
Willard Swigart
O. L. Frank
Helen Hy
Des Moines
Helen Weeman
Chicaago
Ralph Laird
Edgerton
Shea Smith
Harold Weeman
Chicago
Colorado
A. H. Moravec
Fulton
EN. Starr
Baby
Jefferson, Cos
J. S. Becker
Bellevue
E. P. Wray
Katherine B. Sweesy
Anna. Littlefield
Andrew
Cédar
J. H. Schoft
Miss Sheiberg
Quartermaster’s Division
Chi
Esee
Reunion Program of Jackson County Veterans Association Maquoketa Iowa
A fragmented reunion program lists events for August 12 and 14 including registration, quarters assignment, drum corps music, welcome remarks by Lockwood president, memorials, poems and songs by local groups, a surgeon's note, and a 1200 dinner with tributes to deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
County Veterans Association
Maquolisia
Iowa
World War American Legion
Borie
Lockwood
Pres
Julia” ‘van Steinburg
R.C
Cardi
Clarence
Green
J. Kidder
Dr. Morgan
Float Your Flags Unfurl Your Flags
A civic appeal urges residents and businesses to fly the American flag tomorrow and Thursday, asserting national unity in peace and war and calling for nondiscrimination in honoring the country and its soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Road etiquette on country lanes draws reader concern
Citizens and drivers express frustration over careless or indifferent motorists who fail to yield and share the road on rural routes. The letter emphasizes the need for better manners and responsible driving to reduce hazards and improve safety for all users.
Picnic in Frank Norris Grove Hosted by Local Churches
Community picnic set for Friday August 15 between Onslow and Center Jean. Rev Jacobsen of Cedar Rapids will deliver the address under church auspices, with amusements and games. Families urged to bring baskets and prepare picnic dinners for a festive afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Norris Grove
Onslow
Center Jean
Jacobsen
Cedar Rapids
Maquoketa Minister Honored by Federation Delegate to London
Rev. 3. G. Morgan pastor of the Congregational church in Maquoketa has been elected a delegate of the Federated Churches of America to travel to London in September. He cannot yet confirm attendance due to possible passport issues.
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Maquoketa
G. Morgan
Congregations Church
Federated Churches of America
London
England
Morgan
Good Woman Rufus Manning’s Wife Dies in Jackson County
Mrs Rufus Manning died Friday at her home in the first ward after several months illness. Born January 2, 1846 in New York, she lived in Iowa since 1872 and with Manning since 1875. Survived by six children and her husband, she was known for devotion to home and helping others. Funeral from the late home Sunday with Rev J J Kidder officiating, interment Mt Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Manning
Frida
New York State
Iowa
T Rufus Manning
Jackson Co
Joar Welsh
Silas
Harvey
Glyde
Elmer
Vader Pierce
Lanark
Zunera
J. J. Kidder
Mt Hupe
Mrs M T Cartes Dead in Davenport After Short Illness
Mrs M T Cartes died at 10 20 Friday morning at her Davenport home 319 Gaines street following a brief illness She was born March 7 1851 in Illinois aged 68 She married Mr Cartee in November 1860s and maiden name Hannah Nelson Survived by husband five daughters four sons Ezekiel Nelson in Rock Island sister Mrs Frank White in Sherrard and brothers in Maquoketa The remains to be brought to Maquoketa tonight Funeral Wednesday at Vuehner Chapel with interment Mt Hope
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Gartee
Gaines Street
Davenport
Mot. Cartee
Airs D. H. Me Joba
Elmer Garise
Janes Cartes
Maquoketa
Wrother Ezekiel Nelson
Rock Island
Frank’ White
Sherrard
Vuehner
Mt. Hope
Modern Elevator Service Improves McAllister Store Access
The new electric elevator at McAllister Department Store is now running after recent installation by a major elevator company. The upgrade offers metropolitan convenience for shoppers, eliminating stair climbing for access to upper floors. Manager Grobe praises the added ease and seeks further ways to accommodate patrons.
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McAllister
Sevator
Grobe
City Properties Change Hands in Local Transfers
Geo Sutton bought the house he resides in from Mrs. William A. C. Peteh. The home sits at Judson and Eiza Streets. Woods purchased the Nickargon house on Vermont Street from Ed Seda and will move there. Otto Seeberger bought from Miss Mona Binck the home he occupies, adding a heating system and enlarging the cellar. W J Johnson spent Sunday in Baldwin with his wife and new daughter as Dr John Ingals, recently discharged after overseas service, and his wife toured the lakes of Minnesota. AL T Scotti, president of The Seavill System of Business Colleges, visited the Sentinel office to discuss his institutions. George Rich of Grand Forks, Bert Rich and son Chandos of Chicago, were guests at D. Brepps’ home before departing Monday morning.
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Mirs. Wm. Gibson
J. C. Elving
Minneapolis
Carl Grumkemayer
Burwell
Nebr
Marion
Carl Jessen
Harry’ Clark
Jit
Elwood
Meo
Lyman—Tompkins
Barnsville
Geo. Sutton
Ims. WM. A.C. Peteh
Judson
Eiza Streets
Woods
Nickargon
Vermont Street
Ed Seda
Otto Seeberger
John Ingaliz
Thurssday
Ingalls
Little
Minnesota
Al.t. Scotti
Taper
Seavill System of Business Colleges
Brown's
Sterling
Freeport
Clinton Business College
Sentine
Geo. Rich
Grand Forks
N. Dak
Bert Rich Andson Chandos
Chicago
Maquoketa
D. Brepps
Car license plate rash alarm spreads in state
Detectives started patrols days ago to find vehicles without proper 1919 plates. Several offenders were nabbed in a nearby town and ordered to replace numbers at inflated prices. Authorities warn many cars remain unregistered and delinquency could top half a million dollars.
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Moquoketea
Twice Decorated Marine Hero John Ingalls Wins High Honors
Corporal John J. Ingalls of the city, a member of Company 6, 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines, is honored for extraordinary heroism in action during World War I. He received the Croix de Guerre from France and the Distinguished Service Cross, the latter awarded in a formal citation printed on a diploma sized enamel paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corgeral John Ingalls
6Th Regiment
J. S.marines
John J. Ingells
U. S. Marines
Milij
Maine
Stolen Auto Recovered After Joyride Incident
George Denger reported his car stolen from Market Square while he was in Rock Island on Saturday. On Sunday, 17 year olds Wade Porter and Paul Wallace were captured near Peoria and brought back to Rock Island, with the vehicle recovered. Denger seeks a lesson to curb similar joyrides despite reclaiming his car.
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George Denger
Rock Island
Market Square
Denger
Wate Porter
Paul Wallace
Peoria
Benger
Cupid Is Busy Nuntial License Privately Granted
Cupid is very busy as marriage records show several licenses granted since the last issue. John Frank to Amanda Frank, Harry E L Rutendoek to Leta Marie Grad Frank Fai to Francis Smith, Lowell L. Forbes to Arnold Miller, Vastin D. McCarthy to Tessie B Barrows, Archie L. Tubos to Florence Fenee. The Sentinel extends hearty congratulations to the newlyweds.
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Cupid
John Frank
Amanda Frank
Harry EL Rutendoek
Leta Marie
Frank Fai
Francis Smith
Lowell L. Forbes
Ainldred Miller
Vastin D. McCarthy
Tessie B. Barrows
Archie L. Tubos
Florence Fenee
The
Sentinel
Pythian Sisters Attend Grand Temple Session in Sioux City
Delegates J. T. Hamies W. Ox J. Hwistrum and W. Jay lock departed Sunday evening for Sioux City to attend the Grand Temple Session of Pythian Sisters. Mrs Hamley serves on committee work while Maquoketa Tempic is represented by the other ladies Ida Jacobs Sabula and Miss Cora Carmer Preston will represent their local Tempic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smesusmes
J.T. Hamies
W. W. Oxden
J. E. Hwistrum
W. J.aylock
Sioux City
Grand Temple
Pythian
Hamley
Maquoketa
Two Local Residents Wed in Ames Office Nuptials
Married Monday afternoon at 2 at Justice James Ralston s office Justin D. McCarthy and Miss Tessit B Barrows united in marriage The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Asty Berrows of this city lone froom a civil engineer from Ames has been in this vicinity on business for some time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ralston
Justin D. McCarthy
Tessit IB. Barrows
Astry Berrows
Cits
Lone Froom
Ames
Big Farmers Event Next Wednesday in Clinton County
Clinton County hosts a two tour farm event with a forenoon program, farm visits to Gradert near Bryant and Herkelman near Elwood, talks by extension leaders, and a 12 to 2:30 p.m. dinner at Crystal Lake. Speakers include Murl McDonald and Geo E Farrell with sessions on agricultural conditions in France and road legislation. A big evening dance follows at Paytal Lake, with demonstrations and farm equipment displays at Gradert, Cousins, and Cramer's.
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Clinton County
Crystal Lake
Carl Gradert
Bryant
Wim
McDonald
George E. Farrell
France
Farrell
Mrr. C. Dykendall
Enginneer
Fiemers
aAtter
Progrem
Farm Bureau
Ares
Geo. E. Farrell
Clinton
C. Coykendall
Ames
Paytal
Hill's
Blake's
Herkelman
G Peter
Cacl
Grugert
Fred Schroeder
Cramer's
Coys
Lightning Strikes Two Boys Near DeWitt
Two young brothers living near DeWitt were struck by lightning during an electrical storm last Wednesday while on their porch. One regained consciousness quickly, the other remained unconscious for some time, condition described as serious. In a separate report, two individuals near West Liberty were killed by the storm. Mrs H M Ohlsen and her three children from Moline visited relatives in Nashville.
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James
Aus
DeWitt
West Liberiswo
Uhm
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Margaret. G. Daniel
Ellis Apartments
Pleasant
Andrew Carnegie
Cnurev Carnegie
Hart
Vie Hlave
Sonsidurate
Courtediuy
W. J. Johnson
Baldwin
Rex Beresford
L. Hil
Loi’ “Moor
Cousins DeWity
Julia‘ E- Brexke
Wm. Hérkelmen
LO. Wise
F.G. Churchill
John Olson
Cylumes
W. 0. Sheets
G. R. Peters
Crysttal Lake
Lightning Jsts
H. M. Ohlsen
Moline
Geo. Batley
Nashville Mendas
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