Local Fuel Committee Issues Closing Rulings 1919
The Fuel Committee of Maguoketu issues an order effective December 10 1919 unifying closing practices. Retail stores including dry goods groceries and more may open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drug stores restaurants and meat markets 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Barber shops 1 ½ p.m. to 6 p.m. Motion picture houses 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pool halls card rooms and soda parlors 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lodge halls and dance halls closed until further orders. Libraries and schools 5 p.m. Churches to hold union services once per Sunday. Saturdays allow 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. limit on electric signs and window lighting. street lighting reduced for safety. Signed by Dam Ringlep Al Cook Gl Ely Foot Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguoketu
P.m
Theis . de Cert
Dam Ringlep
AL. Cook
GL. Ely
Foot Committee
Local Playhouse Offers Proceeds to Armenian Relief
Mr William Webber of PAS TIME donates his popular play house profits to Armenian Relief. The Fine Arts Club pledges to adopt an Armenian orphan by staging Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch to raise funds. Webber will give all proceeds beyond expenses to the cause as Maquoketa residents donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Webber
Fine Arts Club
Wiggs
Webber
Urgent Appeal for Home Nurse Help for Destitute Children
In our locality many poor children suffer in cold winter weather without warm clothes or sufficient food. We seek a home nurse or two to identify and assist these cases using Red Cross funds now available for our own needy residents.
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Red Cross
Davenport Brother of Mrs Kimball Taken to Hospital After Stroke
Mrs W C Kimball received Sunday night news that her brother T Davenport suffered a stroke and was taken to St Luke's Hospital. Mr and Mrs Kimball left Monday for Davenport. Ed Armstrong welcomed a baby boy weighing 11 lbs. Morehead family on Route 2 announce birth of a baby daughter weighing 70% lbs on Sunday Dec 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Armstrong
Messie
Howard Morehead
Former Jackson County Resident Passes Away in Clinton
Geo. Chase born Jackson Co Texas May 3 1861 died after a short illness at his son Alva’s home in Clinton on December 4 aged 58 years 7 months 1 day. He lived on Tron Hill ridge north of Maquoketa before moving to Dubuque. He was visiting son’s home in Clinton when he died. Father of nine with seven surviving Elmer Louis Frank Olive Stella Alva and Mrs Ben Harrison. Body sent to Maquket a with sons Elmer and Louis. funeral at Buchner chapel December 6 at 2 pm. burial at East Iron Hill cemetery. Rev D F Boomershine officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Geo. Chase
Jackson Co
Alva
Clinton
Sheridal
Maquoketa
Tron Hill
Dubuque
Clineton
Elmer
Louis
Frank
Olive
Stella
Ben Harrison
Maquaketa
Buchner Chapel
East Iron Hill Cemetery
D. F Boomershine
Messamer
F. H. Wilson
Hugo Staacksdag
GAR Elects Officers at Regular Meeting
GAR elects officers for the new year at a regular meeting. Post Commander Fred Gurvis leads with Sr. Vice Commander Andy York and Jr. Vice Commander Frank Kee. Other roles filled: Post Surgeon Harvey Benjamin, Post Chaplain M. J. Harrington, Quartermaster James Miller, Officer of the Day J. Buchanan, Officer of the Guard James McDonald, Post Sergeant Thomas Hench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Drips
Fred Gurvis
Andy York
Frank Kee
Harvey Benjamin
Fost
M. J. Harrington
James Miller
J. ¥. Buchanan
James McDonald
Sertinei
Thos. Hench
Box Social a Big Success at The Box Sociable
The crowd gathered for a Box Social with Miss Hulda Hinkel and students in charge. Henry Korner won first prize for the highest priced box at 8.00, Chris Weideman second at 7.00, totaling 74.75 in receipts. Brady Electric Co supplied lights and moving pictures enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda
Hinkelmen
Henry Korner
Chris Weideman
Brady Electric Co
Wins Blue Ribbon at Chicago Meat Coliseum Show
Frank Ellis, a local poultry enthusiast, won first prize with a one bird entry at the meat Coliseum Show in Chicago last week. The event showcased top birds from the United States and Canada, and Ellis secured first among a stellar field, highlighting his hard practice and skill. His winning bird is set to be featured at the Maquoketa Show this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ellis
Chicago
U. S
Canada
Frank
Maquoketa
Oil Boom Roars In Ekala Montana Oil Belt
Excitement sweeps Ekalaka and nearby areas as oil strikes at 683 barrels daily spark belief in a lasting boom. Land values soar in the oil belt amid rapid development led by local interests including M. K. Miller and Mill Nims, son of J. N. Nims, tied to Ekalaza ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekalaka
Murt
M. KR. Miller
Fehis City
Har
Ekaiaka
Mill Nims
J.N. Nims
Jvetaite
Niles Doctor W A Marner Dies Sudden at Home
Dr W A Marner longtime Miles physician died suddenly at his Miles home last Tuesday night of heart failure. He appeared well earlier that day and collapsed on a couch after bidding his wife goodbye. Funeral services were held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Marner
Miles
Belle
English Travel Note Reveals Rough Voyage and Safe Arrival
A report from Liverpool notes that Dr J G Morgan arrived safely after a rough voyage. On board, many passengers fell ill, and Morgan helped care for them until he, too, recovered. The Pema. was validated on November 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Glaser
J. G. Morgan
Liverpool
Notice to apply for coal orders through county attorney Ely
All needing coal must apply to County Attorney C. L. Ely for an order on a designated coal yard. Upon presentation to the dealer, payment must be made. This is the only method to secure coal. those with existing supply cannot receive an order. Applicants should go to Manager Hly's office between day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Ely
Mgr. Hly
Dalim
Sites edge Legion in a tense 24–23 basketball win
The Olympic arena hosted a hard fought game with the Sites defeating the Legion by one point, 24 to 23. Anamosa boys used bulldog tactics in every department, while concerns arose about out-of-town players’ sportsmanship. Maquoketa vs Dubuque looms Thursday with local hopes riding on the Key City team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocals
Prison City
Oce Legion
Olympic
Anamosa
Maquoketa
Dubuque
Anamosa Five
Beys
DeWitt Lodges Elect Officers for Ensuing Years
DeWitt lodges Gauntlet and Engle elect officers for the ensuing years. Gauntlet Lodge names C. Gr. Emmonds as Grand Elder, O John Jacobs, Prélate J Berman, M of W W Beard, K of Rand Sst J Miller. Engle Lodge lists officers Win Mockridge, G Mi Smith, Rec See O Bates, Fin See J Hannum, Treas Chas Eggleston, Trustee Frank La Feore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Gauntlet Lodge
P.of
Mockridge
G. Mi. Smith
O_ Bates
Fin
J. Hannum
Treas
Chas. Eggleston
Trestee
Frank la Feore
Sale of Xmas Seals Draws Strong Public Support
The sale of Red Cross Xmas seals is reported to be popular, though exact totals are not yet released. Businessmen contribute one to ten dollars each while private homes purchase varying amounts, aiding the fight against the deadly white plague.
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Red Cross
Big 2 Bit Sale Promoted by Edwin Lowe and Kelly Co
Edwin Lowe advertises a two bit sale starting January 11 for twelve days. The Kelly Sales Co of Minneapolis handles the event with representative Mr Grose in charge. Four thousand monster bills are printed for the campaign and the Sentinel circulation is used for heralding the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lowe
Baldwin
Davenport Patient Undergoes Surgery for Acute Appendicitis
Thomas of Davenport was operated on at Mercy Hospital in Davenport for acute appendicitis. The operation was successful and the patient is rallying nicely. Mrs Thomas is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O E Hayes, formerly of this city.
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Manilly. Thomas
Davenport
Mercy Hospital
Thomas
Mr.' S
O. E. Hayes
Mother Passes Away. Funeral Held in Muscatine
Telerary notice reports Mrs. Fannie Goldsberry of Muscatine died at home on Friday. Friends from Mrs. Maid Berry conveyed the news. The funeral was held Monday in Muscatine. Also a small classifieds line seeks wood choppers for F. N. Blake, phone 029-P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maid Berry
Fannie, Goldsberry
Muscatine
A Plea to Send the Sentinel to Distant Friends
An old home town paper appeal invites readers to gift a one year Sentinel subscription to absent friends. The writer argues a year of news is a lasting, appreciated keepsake and suggests the nominal price of two dollars as a fitting gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nave
Sentinel
Christais Raed
profiteering debated as coal prices rise and wood sales linked
The piece questions profiteering as coal scarcity hits wood prices and wages. It notes local fuel advisories urged buying wood, accusing profiteers of boosting prices to aid profit rather than helping poor families. It lists community happenings including a theater adding full orchestra and visits of residents, with a wedding referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zig. Ood
Obituary of Robert Lancaster Drowned in Santa Cruz Waters
Robert Lancaster born in Jackson County September 28 enlisted in 1918 and served on the battleship Texas. He drowned off Santa Cruz coast while on duty. Embalmed body sent to San Francisco then buried on Island. later transferred to Maquoketa. Father Y J Lancaster of PETREIT Mich and Detroit brother Neville Lancaster survive. Funeral conducted by Rev J J Kidder with interment at Mt Hope cemetery.
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Robert Lancaster
Jackson County
Navy
Texas
Ant
Santa Cruz
California
San Francisco
Island
T. #. Lancaster
Maquoketa
Y. J. Lancaster
Petreit
Mich
Neville Lancaster
Detroit
J. J. Kidder
Mt Hope Cemetery
Maquoketa Auction Notes State Quotas and Campaign
In Maquoketa Jackson County Evers story details unclear sale totals and quotas. The text references state and county fundraising targets and a life-saving campaign with a five day period and a Saturday night update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Jackson Co
Evers
Every
Bank
Dan Xery
Jackson County
Manpaien
Fire smolders at Town Electric plant site
A slow underground fire persists in the middle of the Town Electric plant area. Firefighters cannot fully extinguish it as the fire smothers itself with little fuel consumed. EL Johnston returns from Chicago to oversee new Carbide Lighting and Cooking System installation at the Lewis Eales farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric
Tr Bie
EL Johnston
Chicago
Lewis Eales
Blaze Threatens Home in Fairfield Township Fire
A house in Fairfield township narrowly escaped ruin last week after a fast family response stopped a blaze from spreading from the living room. Smoke grew quickly, destroying much of the room including a piano, but the fire was contained before it became uncontrollable. Witnesses name H Giale and Lyman Buchner of Maquoketa in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Thiede
Fairfield Township
Hein
H. Giale
Lyman
Buchner
Maquoketa
Bowman Anniversary Party Honors Nineteenth Year
On Route 2 at the Bowman country home, about thirty five friends gathered Thursday evening December 4 to celebrate the nineteenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Homer L Bowman. The event featured cards games dancing and a late midnight cafeteria supper. The couple received a fine table linen gift and are longtime respected residents of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant
Homer L. Bowman
Route
Bowman Arere
Bowman
The
Sentinel
Wedded at Davenport Bride from Davenport to Minneapolis Groom
Wedded at Davenport on Saturday December 6 at noon were Miss Minnie Becker of this city and Joseph Hegstrom of Minneapolis. The bride, a popular local businesswoman, ran the Hat Shop for years and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Becker. The groom, an experienced marble setter, has worked on new Post Office buildings. The couple have not yet returned. friends plan showers of congratulations.
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Minnie Becker
Joseph Hegstrom
Minneapolis
Davenport
Manguoketa
Haing
Mre
Geo. Becker
White Shrine ceremony despite transportation problems
Sixty members of the Oriental White Shrine of Davenport and nine drivers arrived by autos on Saturday evening to initiate a large crisis into their order. At six p.m. the Horst Hotel dining room hosted a banquet for 120 guests, then they moved to the Masonic Hall for chapter work. Afterward, around midnight, Davenport guests were served a lunch before returning home.
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Star of the Oriental White Shrine of
Davenport
Horst Hotel
Masonic Hall
Farewell Party for Dollypriest Bros on Route
A farewell party was given on Route and Friday for Dollypriest Bros with about forty five friends and neighbors attending. They shared baskets and enjoyed an evening of conversation before a bountiful supper then departed for home wishing them success and happiness with their new name in Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollypriest Bros
Route & Frialignt
James
Maquoketa’s
Death Notice for W. Woods of Grand Rapids
Word has been received of the death of W. Woods at Grand Rapids Michigan. He and his wife were former residents of Maquoketa and lived on West Platte Street in the house now occupied by Mrs. Virginia Maan. Deceased is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Woods
Grand Rapids
Mich
Woods
Norsity
West Platt Sc
Virginia Maan
Baldwin Dentist Moraves of Ucar Rapids Dies After Operation
Dr. Moraves a Baldwin native who studied dentistry at Town City and moved to Cedar Rapids after graduation, died last week in a hospital following surgery. Verner Bowman arrived from Marion and will join his parents in establishing a future home after purchasing a farm near Fulton.
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Moraves
Ucar Rapids
Baldwin
Cedar Rapids
Baldwin School
Verner Bowman
Marion
S. Oak
Ben Bowman
MM Bowman
Lincoln
Nebr
Mr. Bowman
Geir
Isil
Raf
Fulton
Beautiful Life of Former Maquoketa Woman in Charles City
Mrs Annis Nickerson Hunter wife of C C Hunter died last Wednesday after a several week illness. Born near Maquoketa April 8 1857 she lived with her family on a farm west of town and married March 30 1892. Survived by husband three sisters and two brothers the remains were brought to Charles City Saturday evening with funeral services held Sunday at the Reck home Rev J C Kidder officiating. Interment was in Mt Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Annis K. Nickerson-Hunter
Annis Nickerson
T. K
Sarah &. Nickerson
Maquoketa
C. C. Hunter
Frank H. Reek
L. B. Carson
E. E. Glaser
Tobar
Neb
Gcersoe
Portland
Ore
Roy Co
Wiliams
Ariz
F. H. Reck
Rev
J. C Kidder
Mt. Hope Cemeserr
Aged Lady Ryhl Dies After Long Illness at 78
Anna Megdalena Ryhl, born in Denmark February 28 16, died Friday March 5 at age 78 years 7 days. She came to America in 1878 with her brother Saven, married Christian Raven in 1874, lived in Lyons and Grant township, raised seven children, and was a devout Lutheran. Funeral services were held near Maquoketa with Rev. D F Boomershine officiating. burial at Correll cemetery. Survivors include her husband’s death in 1904, two sons Chris and Matt, daughters Mrs Emil Lehmidt Mrs Nick Lel ar Mrs P J Jorgensen Mrs Leonand Kauffman and Hannah, two brothers Nis in Denmark and Coren in Lyons, and sister Gundi Dahl in Denmark, with several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Megdalena Ryhl
Denmark
Shewis
Ameries
Saven
Christian
Raven
Lyons
Town
Grant Township
Clinton Co
Chris
Matt
Emil Lehmidt
Elwood
Nick Lel+ar
P. J. Jorgensen
Sassatchewan
Canada
Leonand Kauffman
Maquoketa
Hannah
D. Lutheran Church
Nis
Coren
Gundi Dahl
Denalse
Correll
D. F. Boomershine
Soren Kytl
Taj Chris Elligeard
Edith Kyhl
Denartel
Cedar Falls
Towa
Nick Dahl
Clarksville
Sgt
Fred White
Saskatchewan
Embarrassing Moment at Evening Church Service
A writer recalls an evening church wedding where most seats were full. Moving toward the front, the writer sits and removes a hat, causing mortification as an escort teases them, feeling watched by everyone in attendance.
Varied Gifts Noted At Whitmer Visit In Clark South Dakota
Mrs N Whitmer of Clark South Dakota hosted visiting relatives from the Bowman families. Mrs M S Dunn recently spent several months with her husband Mr Walker and returned to Los Angeles California last week.
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Fuel Committee
Patastic
GAR
Aksleka
Montana
Niles
Deat
Artives Safely 'S
England
Ene
Wood Choppers
F. N. Blake
Gaz
Our
Tshell
Beth Isbell
Falls City
Des Moines
S. A. Sadler
Welsh
Okla
J. J. Ogden
Sadler
H. J. Lancaster
T. J. Lancaster
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