Maquoketa Wins in the Ninth Inning
Maquoketa outlasted Moline 4 to 2 in the ninth after Moline tied it. Bradley pitched seven strong for Maquoketa, Carson finished, Scott Bailey and Williamson sparked late offense, and Bailey delivered a bases loaded error-forced score in the decisive half-inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Moline Foresters
Williamson
Scobi
Bailey
Carson
Scott
Lang
Moline
Berkely
Hitto
Hanson
Rutenbeck
Williamsen
Baldwin
Maquokete
Oxford
Oxford Junction
Langa Cldsa
Vangits
Moore
Oat Johnson
Owens
Jerok
Bully
Myanketa
C Lang
Bradley
Berkeley
Spoagee Hanson
Scott LF
Goonseepers
Maquokets
Gggnhthn
Grimm
de Pauro
Ruff
Jeft
Maquoxeta T
Garson
Chas, Hansen
Camp Dodge Deficit Involves Missing Funds At Camp Dodge
Investigation into Lieut. Alexander G. McCormick at Camp Dodge indicates unaccounted funds may total up to $9,000. McCormick allegedly sold warehouse articles and took money, with the inquiry ongoing. Also notes return of Mrs Chas von Schrader and daughter from Williamsburg. A theft occurred at Brady and Powers store in Anamosa with burglars fleeing before authorities arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
Alexander G. McCormick
McCormick
Chas von Schrader
Rosamond
Williamsburg
Brady and Powers
Anamosa
Marshall
Sheriff
J Harley Home Scene at Big Family Reunion
A James T Harley home gathering yesterday drew two dozen families from near and far to recount old times and share news. Hosted by Mr and Mrs Hemley the meal was abundant, with many relatives from Nebraska and beyond attending and memories mingling with a gentle note of loss as deceased kin were honored amidst the reunion's warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harley
James T. Harley
Emeline Reyner
Broken Bone
Nebr
Mary Reyner
Arthur
Markette
Edwin Hamley
Winfield Kens
Reyner
Epworth Tx
F. Eastman
Rockford
A Hamley
Paseo
Wash
Hart Hamley
Davenport
Delphine Kelly
Okahoma City
Aitha
Farmers Award Elevator Contract to Chicago Firm for $41000
A memory article notes the Farmers Cooperative Co. awarded Burrell Eng. Co. of Chicago the contract for a reinforced concrete grain elevator costing 41000. The facility, to be completed soon, aims to improve grain handling and benefit both town and township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube
Nakion
Obituary of Mrs D Q Moon of Marion Iowa 1829
Mrs D Q Moon sister to editor of Wyoming Journal dies at 66 in Marion Iowa at her home corner Seventh street and Ninth avenue after years of poor health and two weeks bedridden. Born Sylvia J White 1854 in McHenry County Illinois, married D C Moon in 1875 near Maquoketa. Survived by husband two sons Charles F Moon Seattle and Wm A Moon Madison, sister Nellie Chismore Elwood, Iowa, four brothers John A Lost Astion, David A Wyoming, Daniel C Advion Missouri, James A Elwood. Funeral from Marion home last Thursday and interment Buckhorn cemetery near Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Q. Moon
Wyoming Journal
Carner
Seventh Street
Ninth
McHenry County
Illinois
Chicago
Jamey
Miquoketa
Marion
Charles F. Moon
Seattle
Washington
Wm. A Moon
Madison
South Dakota
Nellie Chismore
Elwood
Iowa
John A
Lost Astion
David A
Wyoming
Daniel C
Advion
Pioneer Andrew Wurster Dies After Illness of Two Years
Andrew Wurster, a respected Jackson County resident, died at his east Maquoketa home last Friday after nearly two years of illness. Born in Wittenburg Germany on March 12, 1828, he lived in Iowa since 1854 and had nine children from his first marriage to Margaret Speckman, plus four from a second marriage to Wilhelmina Wersinger. Funeral was held Sunday at 2 PM with burial near the old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wurster
Jackson County
Wurster
Witenburg
Germany
America
Hanover
Til
Iowa
Maquoketa Township
Margaret Speckman
Wilhelmina Wersinger
Wm. Reidinger
Waterloo
Chris
Gottleib
John
Minnie
Otto
Lena
Maquoketa
Andrew Gault
Salem
Town
Sand
Liverton
Ned
Messbach
Young Man Robs Green Island Home in Grand Larceny Case
George Bizek, eighteen, a former farm hand near Oxford, is jailed on grand larceny charges after a Green Island burglary. He fled on a freight car, was pursued, and confessed after deputies questioned him. bonds set at $7,000. Neighbors and local residents noted transfers of visitors and upcoming activities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Island
George Bizek
Oxford
Bizek
Chicago
Theodore Martin
Martin
Dallagher
Hastile
Ogberg
Zery
Death Claims Young Catherine Hamilton at 21
Death enters ranks of our young people as Catherine May Hamilton died Monday at 8 30 after two weeks illness. A Cedar Rapids specialist operated Sunday but her condition worsened. Born February 3 1897 in Savannah Tennessee she later moved to the city in 1906 and cared for her father’s home. Survived by father Ed Hamilton two brothers Tom and Frank and sister Mrs G L Ely. Funeral Thursday at Sacred Heart church at 10 AM with Rev S P Graney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine May Hamton
Catherine
Cedar Rapids
Catherines
Savann: Ti
Hamilton
Ed Hamilton
Delmar
Tom
Frank
Ely
Sacred Heart Church
P. Graney
Herman A. Parker Dies in Chicago After Blood Poisoning
Herman A. Parker died Sunday afternoon in Chicago from blood poisoning. His remains will be brought to Delmar Tuesday evening for a 2:30 p.m. Wednesday funeral at the St. EB Church. He is survived by his wife, formerly June York, and a three year old daughter Anne Catherine. Obituary appeared Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Pierce
Davenport
Arthur
Pierce
Hugh Kite
Chicago
W. J. Mathias
Pir
RS. Woodworth
Marie Ellis
St. Cloud
Minn
J. W. Knight
Center Junction
Paul Holm
Ralph Baker
Jane
Clinton
G. L
G. E. York
Dike Town
Taw
Herman A. Parker
Wallace York
Mitchell, S. D
Emil Goodman
Howard Harrisson
Dubuque
Emil Goodman, Jr
Goodman
M. E
R. F. Hayes
Ruth
Oakland
Cal
Hayes
M. Church
Nell Wilson
Wilsom
McCaffrey
Nev
Cail
Muvenswouvesspital
Delmar
Bt. EB
Delmer
Par’ i
Mis June York
Anne Catherine
Tussle with Broncho Smee Shocks Local Scene
Immigrant herd of bronchos from the northwest ships in. R W Airgoat narrowly escapes serious injury after halter line around his foot causes a fall. the horse bolts and veers between buildings before stopping. Three observers note injuries minor and a rare near catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smee
Great Northwest
Will Nime
Former Maquoketa Lady Dies in Chicago
A telegram Monday announced the death Sunday of Mrs. Grace Moffat Northrop of Irving Park Chicago wife of Alfred Northrop. She formerly lived in Maquoketa and was known by her maiden name Grace Moffat. Survived by husband son Ray sister Alice Moffat of Chicago and brother Fred Moffat of Ireland. Funeral Wednesday. Many Maquoketa friends grieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Chicago
Alfred Northrop
Irving Park
Mex Northrop
Maquo- Reta
Grace Moffat
Ray
Mias
Alice Mofist
Fred Moffat
Regk Taland
Northrop
Mrs Will Meir Dead In Bellevue Funeral Held In Dubuque
Mrs Will Meir born Anna Fens daughter of Henry and Mrs Pens aged thirty three died after moving from Bellevue to Dubuque with husband Will in 1910. Survived by son Harold nine, three sisters and five brothers including Mrs Anton Vandanacker Ben Fens John Bellevue Frank Henry Albert Katherine Pens. Member of Holy Ghost church Dubuque. Body came to Bellevue Friday and service held Saturday at St Joseph's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Meir
Anna Fens
Henry Pens
Bellevue
Will Mei
Dubuque
Harold
Anton Vandanacker
Minneapolis
Ben Fens
John Bellevue
Frank
Henry
Spragueville
Albert
Katherine Pens
Holy Ghost Church
Mary Freese
Third Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Welock
Charlotte Celebrates Accortling to Conservative Estimates
Local residents reported a large summer celebration in Charlotte on Wednesday featuring a grand parade led by Clinton fife and drum corps, two bands, and many decorated cars. An estimated five thousand visitors attended as motor, horse, and foot races accompanied a midday barbecue with a steer roasted for crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Mear
Clinton Fife
Fire near De Witt destroys farm buildings and crops
A Wednesday fire at Adam Mohr’s farm near Crysiel Lake destroyed the barn sparing home after about 40 Hoy Scouts from Clinton helped battle the flames. The straw stack and outbuildings including hog and chicken houses were lost along with corn oats and hay. A ten was removed from a tar n before the blaze and a valuable bull died in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Vitt
Adam Mohr
Crysiel Lake
Hoy
Clinton
de Witt
H_ Gale Buchner
Maquobeta
Justice Court Busy With Three Charged Parties
Yesterday Justice Court handled three cases. One defendant faced grand larceny, another charged with assault and battery, and a third with bootlegging. One case settled in the justice court while the other two proceed to the district court at the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Rajgton
Erand Laivenr
Justice Court
District Court
Young Americans Organize Thirty seven Civb Club
Young people formed a Young America Civb at First Ward Park on Wednesday afternoon and cleaned the park. The club plans another meeting Thursday afternoon at the park with a picnic supper and invites more youths to join. Mr and Mrs William Effendine and their son returned from an ark or trip to Putnam TH. Mr and Mrs Josiah Walker returned from Tavern Port by horse and buggy Monday evening. Mr and Mrs C E Tilton returned Saturday from Reshelie IL with their daughter Maxine visiting relatives.
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Young America Civb
Ward Park
William Effendine
Putnam, TH
Josiah Walker
Tavenport
C. E. Tilton
Reshelie
Maxine
Former Maquoketa Man Named New Manager in Dubuque Store
Former Maquoketa resident Bert Farr takes over management of The Exact Clothing Store in Dubuque. He brings 16 years in clothing business starting at The Hub in Chicago, praising the city and promising well equipped facilities and strong future prospects. Farr is well known locally and expects community support.
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Maquoketa
Dubuque
Bert. Fare
Auaubert
Jows
Enift
Jor
Exact Clothing
Sir. Farr
Chisexo
Kraft
Fair
Farr
United States
Dubuque Journal
Mr. Farr
The Sentinel Chooses Bright News Over Scandal
A local newspaper editorial explains its policy of avoiding lurid divorce and scandal stories. The editor recalls backlash from readers and the satisfaction of a grateful mother whose children were not named, affirming a commitment to dignified community journalism.
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Gall
The
the Sentinel
Fife
Residence Property Sold To Pred Bowers On North Tearborn Street
Ely estate administrator CL Ely concluded a deal with Pred Bowers for the North Tearborn Street residence. The sale, valued around $2,000, transfers ownership as Bowers plans to move his family to town from the farm north of the city, with occupancy anticipated by mid October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. Ely
Ely
Pred Bowers
Bowers
Women’s Auxiliary Meeting Set By American Legion
A meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion will be held Thursday evening August 10 at 7:30 sharp. The charter remains open for 80 days and then initiation fees change. Eligible members and pledges are urged to attend. Also notes on local residents and visitors traveling to Minnesota for a fishing trip and relatives visiting Joliet and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion
Thursdaay Evening
Press Cor
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Minnie Stender
Raymond Beckwith
Rock Island
J. A. Wright
Sam Campbell
Fredric Neal
Chas. Fischer
Charles
Margaret
G. C. Gallagher
Fischer
A. W. Kendall
Bis
Austin Pool and Childdren
Olive Kendall
Cedar Falls
Fort Dodge
Clear Lake
Zephyr Moor
Blessing’s
George Ryan
Preda Jengen
H. J. Hurst
Myr
Lawrence Gras
Mason City
Albert Warster
Rex Lane
Henry Nelson
Chas. Kaler
Mix
Frank Johnson
the Lakes
E. A. Phillips
Jackson County Fair Association
Frei C. Gregory
Mise Zelia
Bex Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Init City
E. P. Hatfield
E. A. Knittle
Miss Grace
H. Knittle
Mary
Grace
John Kozak
Cleveland
Ohio
Rose Kozak
Clarence’ Wilson
US Navy
Des Moines
San Francisco
Calif
Albert Barrett
Umbaque
Verne Haylock
J. J. Richardson
Thelma Jaynes
Louis Dindinger
Chris Wetter
J. A. Bochner
Minnesota
Stela
Marjorie Kahl
Davenport Fter
Hugo Rhee
Orie Hinckley
Von
Beother
Rinckley
Wlc
Nauk
Hees
Joliet
Mes
Fred Gutive
Alymer Cole
Mitenei SP
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