Maquoketa Loses One of Its Grandest Women
Maquoketa mourns the death of Mrs. G B Orcutt, a longtime city resident noted for kindness and civic service. The obituary recalls her Christian life, charity, and role as a devoted mother and friend, with services set for Maple Street this afternoon at 2:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Nettie Cornell-Orcuti
H.R Cornell
Wahorn
H. 8. Littell
W. N. Walters
Audubon
Orcutt
Baptist’ Church
Alaple Leaf Chapter
C. E
Maple Street
T. Lb. Hansen
The
Baptist Church
Hope
Quinlan Purchases South Matteson Avenue Home
Vi Quinlan buys a modern home on South Matteson Avenue for 5200 dollars, becoming owner of the Mrs Wm Vorpel property. Mrs Veene will move back to her country home. The article also notes local travel and fair-related visits involving Harold Hayes Elsie Lott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keerey Wm. Quinlan Sr
Petersville
Wm. Vorpel
Train Crashes Into Auto Near Prusia Farm Injuring Five
A Milwaukee passenger train struck an auto at a grade crossing southeast of the city, injuring Mrs Ester Hoovier, Mrs Robert Burns, Esther Butterworth, Mrs Matt Fries and Bert Hoovier. The injured were taken to Becker hospital. officials call the crossing a danger trap and urge safety devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Ester Hoovier
Beckar
Robert Burns
Esther Butterworth
Matt Fries
Bert Hoovier
Debnar
Prusia Farm
Hoovler
Preston
Secident
Red
Hoosier
Becker Hospital
Burns
Bert Sers
Burglars Step Up Theft Across Bellevue Neighborhood
Burglars prowled Wednesday night in Bellevue City stealing Asian’s bicycle, four auto tires, two razors, and overalls from the Frost home of Edwin J. Frost. They also took about twenty pounds of copper from a Jake Feldately junk building. An attempted break in at Kuchemin’s corner store failed when intruders fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellow
Edwin J. Frost
Jake Feldately
Kuchemin
Bellevue Herald
Gored to Death by Bull at Lutheran Home
Rev Julius Doden acting superintendent of the Lutheran Orphans home south of Muscatine was gored by a bull while adjusting a halter. He died minutes later from internal injuries after the attack witnessed by children and workers. Nearby visits mention Miss Memic Edna Gilson with sister Mrs Myrl Knight in Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Hugh Clark visiting Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Julius Doden
Orghans
Memic
Edna Gilson
Myrrile Knight
Cedar Rapids
Hugh Clark
Route 5
Frank Milley
Cresco
John Ralston
Clifford Miller
Josephine Filter
Ekalaka
Mont. I
Black Hills
South Dakota
Fitters
Former Maquoketa Man Killed in Everett Washington
An obituary item from Everett details the death of E. Benadom age 46 after stepping into the path of a Westbound Interurban train on Westlake Avenue Halladay Street. He had recently married a second wife and left home for work when the accident occurred. He is survived by two stepsons and his wife, who serves as financial secretary for the Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
E. Benadom
J. 5. Benadom
O. B. Benadom
Blewett Street
King & Winge Shipbuilding Co
Westlake Avenue
Halladay St
Benaden
Benadom
Queen Anne Hill
Thomas Walsh
Mr. Benachem
Jimi
Ernest
Arthur
The
Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective Society
Remains of 1 A Parker Rest Wednesday Afternoon
Obituary item notes Herman A Parker of Chicano died at Ravenswood Hospital after illness from blood poisoning. Born January 29 1881 in Delmar Iowa he lived in Chienzo 11 years. He leaves wife Anna Catherine and a daughter and two sisters. Funeral held at Delmar with many local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman A. Parker
Ravenswood Hospital
Parker
Herman Arthur Parker
Delmar
Iows
Kenry
Sarah PB. Parker
Tocal
Dixon Business College
June E
York
Maquokets
Edward B
Mfaney
Anna Cathering
Chienzo
Iowa Lodge No. 2
Muscatine
Iowa
Agust
W. C. Paris
Emmet Yost
Ravenswood Presbyterian Chamb
Chicago
Petit Jurors for the September Term 1920
Names of petit jurors listed for the September term 1920 include Louis Moeller Maquobeta City Henry Burton Washington Two Ww Le Felderman Richland Two John Duer Ottre Greek Two G Lehmidt Bellevue Guy Clint Gallagher Maquoketa City and numerous others from Bellevue Maquoketa Monmouth Otter Creek Farmers Creek and surrounding townships. The list features jurors from multiple towns including Richland Bellevue Maquoketa Monmouth and Otter Creek with two term designations and several two-letter abbreviations for townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Moeller
Maquobeta City
Henry Burton
Washington
le ‘Felderman
Richland
John Duer
Ottre
I G. Lehmidt
Bellevue
Clint. Gallagher
Maquoketa City
Weasmes
H. J. Walleniers
Farmers Creel
Tia
Elmer Bowman
South Fork Two
J. H. Keizer
Maquokete
B. Michels
Bellerue City
If B. Burleson
Monmouth
Righird Donovan
Otter Creek
S. J. Tubbs
W. L. Hoffman
Perry
L. Hunter
Stevenson
Maquoketa
McDonald
Erman
Frank Connell
Brandon
Twr
FE Springey
South Fork
Bank Robbery Shocks Mason City Iowa Bank Bandits Escape
Four robbers struck the First National bank in Thornton and fled south with about 4003 in liberty bonds and currency after forcing the safe. A bystander Bryan Walton watched the operation from 60 feet away and did not risk alerting authorities. Sheriff Marsh of Cerro Gordo County and the Hampton area sheriff aided the manhunt for the bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Fiberty Bonis
Curnenes
First National Bank
Thornton
Here
Bryan Walton
Mbbers
Marsh
Cerro Gordo County
Franklin County
Hampton
Congregational Picnic at Fair Grounds Next Tuesday
The Congregational enuren and Sunday School plan a annual picnic on Tuesday August Std at the Fair grounds. All are invited for a good time and dinner. Games and sports will be provided. Conversions for those who have the way of getting there will be provided, meet at the church at 10 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enuren
Cherch
Suffrage Amendment Ratified by Tennessee
Tennessee becomes the 36th state to ratify the Susan B Anthony federal suffrage amendment. The change will allow 17,000,000 women to vote in the November presidential election unless Tennessee lawmakers rescind. The piece notes political reactions and party commentary surrounding the milestone.
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Lashvilly
Tennesee
Tennessee Assembly
Tennessee
Republican Party
New Rate for Classified Ads in Maquoketa Papers
Maquoketa newspapers adopt a new minimum 25 cent charge for classified ads and a 3 cent per word rate for ads over 25 words. The old five cent per line method will be phased out after current insertions expire, with existing advertisers moved to the new pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
The
Sentinel
Remodling His Flat James 4
Marguses leads a crew remodeling the second story of his newly bought building formerly the First National Bank act. Soon the flat will be ready for occupancy while the bank moves to a new location and the lower floor houses Marcuses Royal Confectionery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 4. Marguses
First National Bank Act
Jay
Marcuses
Maquoketa to Open Community Store Soon
Maquoketa business circles anticipate a new Community Store opening around January 1. The venture will be run by four local Maquoketa men and operate on a system praised in other states for success. space is secured and member enrollment will start shortly to gain community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Aquoketa
Fire Destroys Auto Near Clinton Detroit Road
Carter Ringhep’s Ford Sedan was largely destroyed by a fire on Davenport road near Clinton. The engine and chassis suffered minor damage while the body burned and the gas tank exploded, hurling flames high. He moved the car to the roadside and later to an auto hospital for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Ringhep
Clinton
Davenport
Carter
H. Gale Buckner
Stry
Fair Edition promises a bountiful Sentinel issue
The Sentinel announces a forthcoming Fair Edition weekly issue packed with community news and intermingled advertisements. They note bids from Davenport and Dubuque firms and urge readers to secure copies. if not, advertisers will be invited to place ads for the special edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Fair
Spnev
Davenport
Dubuque
Big County Fair Draws Near Sparks Community Effort
Interest soars as preparations for the upcoming county fair intensify with officials in Davenport seeking ideas to improve plans. Exhibitors lease stall space and poultry growers are advised on drone clearance for profitable coops while vendors and local producers promote a strong fair presence.
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Phillips
Davenport
Greges
Ben
Als
Locklear
Grim Reaper Claims Two Local Residents
J Burt aged two years died at home near Hurstelie after a several weeks illness. Funeral at Buchner chapel Saturday at ten, Rev J J Kidder officiating. Interment Mt Hope. Mary Martha Grover near Lost Nation died Wednesday at 4 am from paralysis. She was about sixty. Her husband died years ago. Funeral from Buchner chapel in the afternoon, Rev J A Kid. Interment in Bridgeport cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winam J. Burt
Hurstelie
Sabula
Buchner Chapel
Ten O'Clisk
J. J. Kidder
Mt Hope Cemetery
Mary Martha Grover
Lost Nation
Buehner Chapel
J. A Kid
Masit
Bridgeport Comuteny
Petersen Family Notice near Nashville
Anne C. Petersen, also spelled Peterset, and her son J. J. Poterset, died near Nashville and were taken to Ruddy hospital. Funeral services are planned at Buchner chapel Saturday at two oclock with Rev. 2. FL Boomershine officiating. Interment will follow in Buckhorn cemetery. Ubjtuarr Tater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna C. Peterset
J. J. Poterset
Nashville
Ruddy Hospital
Buckhorn
Ubjtuarr
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G. B. Orcutt
G. B. Oxculi
Quinlan
Harold Hayes
Elsie Lott
H.W. Whete
John Shaw
Marion
Flog. Papaknets
Delmar Wesnes
Everett, Wash
A. Parker
Holly Gee
Petit Jurors
Snoscribe
Grim Reaper
Anne GC Petersen
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