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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
8
A local fuel committee ruling keeps stores closed to conserve coal. Merchants argue extended furnace use after opening helps stores stay viable and retail demand remains high. They urge a rescission of the ban, noting miners back at work and anticipated fuel relief, to prevent further loss of Christmas trade and rising freight costs.
Regular Bath chapter meeting elected several officers. L. T. Martinsen was elected High Priest Harrizon and Thok Joles served as Scribe Wm Hancock became Secretary E D Mansen as Treasurer Appointive officers were filled with RS Boerkles as C and John Jensen as P, among others noted.
At their regular meeting last Tuesday evening the Rebekah lodge elected officers for the new year. Mrs. Emma Lockwood was chosen Worthy Grand, Mrs. Alice Reiter was Vice Grand, Mrs. Laura Hayloch was Lady Auditor, and Mrs. Cynthia Miller was Treasurer.
The United Mine Workers general committee in Indianapolis voted to accept President Wilson's plan for immediate return to work while wage disputes with operators are settled by a commission. The move ends the prolonged coal crisis and lifts nationwide economic concerns. Coal exports will continue to be managed and home conservation urged until normal conditions return.
Mrs Thosfenth will entertain the Kensington Club this afternoon and evening at a E o'clock supper. Miss Anna Bodkin is very ill at her rooms in the MC AL building.
Miss Vivian Bernice Goodenow and Harry E. Gish were married by Rev Hous er at the Davenport Baptist Parsonage. Bridesmaid Roy Goodenow and Leone Pleiser attended. The couple plans a brief honeymoon then residence in Maquoketa and Lost Nation, with a spring home in Lost Nation.
In a public school a story on pioneer days led the teacher to ask what a ford is. After a moment a boy replied it is something like an automobile, sparking quiet laughter and a teachable moment about history and language.
Miss Jenie Allen who has engaged in Reconstruction work among the wounded soldiers will hold an exhibition and Xmas sale at Mortensen's store Friday and Saturday December 19th and 20th. Proceeds to aid soldiers and related relief efforts.
The M E church and Congregational church plan a union service Sunday at 11 o'clock at the M E church. There is no evening service. A lost set of keys is offered for reward. Brady Electrical Co. The Loving Cup and its hazy prism are discussed in relation to wassailing origins and ancient rituals.
A damaged line reports thousands of discarded English hats exported to Brazil yearly. Feathers and adornments are repurposed by local women, with hints of trade and fashion, though many phrases remain unclear.
Joseph Nicholas Hass a former resident of SS Danttus died at Mercy hospital in Dubuque after an operation for leg amputation following a runaway accident. His team frightened in East Dubuque, the wagon ran over his leg leading to blood poisoning. Born February 1893 in Tete dee Morts township he lived in Menominee Wis before moving to Dubuque. Survived by his mother and several siblings including Mrs. Maury Portsen East Dubuque IL and Mrs. Barbara Kieffer Menominee Wis, with funeral at the Catholic church of St Donature and burial in the Bellevue cemetery.
Mrs. J M Allen's Dec 10 meeting heard Jennie K Allen describe her role as a Reconstruction Aide in Occupational Therapy at U S General Hospital No 31 Carlisle Pennsylvania. She outlined three rehabilitation stages from bedside activities to curative workshops and educational classes with examples in basketry pottery plaster work knotting bead work wood carving cement work and other crafts.
Congregational Sunday school will be held in the church Sunday school room at 9:00. Morning services will be union with the Methodist church. The cottage prayer meeting next week will be with Miss Agnes Simpson on North Main Street Wednesday, December 17. Unclear personal anecdotes follow with garbled names and dialogue.
Captain O F Porter of the Sixth Engineers, Camp Pike, who helped defeat Camp Taylor at Memphis, marries Miss Aliah B. Paulsen of Louisville on 30th in Memphis. Porter, a son of Mr and Mrs A Porter, served in France with engineers in bridging Vesle and other rivers. The couple will reside in Little Rock, with many friends from Louisville and Kentucky sending heartfelt congratulations.
Readers invited to view a Doran Auty Co. display room featuring a close-up look at a service airplane. The machine is described as the one Ms. Doran uses for scenic coasting with passengers, noted for its preserved body and oceanlton, sparking attention.
Mrs Emma Armstrong of Grand Rapids Michigan asks for the best way to collect payment for 302 cattle. her grandfather George Armstrong lent cattle to General Washington for his army. The Indianapolis News notes the confusion over payment quantity and urges careful advertising for farm sales in The Sentinel column.
Walp family guests the wedding of Miss Hubby and Wr. Gable Jr near Sprageerilie. Bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Wm Hubby. Decorated home in pink and white with carnations and ferns. Bridal party shared a wedding feast for over fifty. neighbors caused a noisy celebration with cowbells and shotguns outside.
December 6 1919 notice from Railway Mail Service Sixth Division Chicago warns that coal strike cuts train service by about 33 percent starting December eighth, threatening Christmas parcel handling from December 15 to 25. Officials urge vigorous patron campaigns to mail as much as possible now to avoid shortages and delays despite potential snow disruptions. Signed RS Bratier Superintendent.
In the wake of a large subscription campaign the holiday season brings benefit to merchants from the increased circulation. The ads in these columns are well arranged with appealing prices, serving as reminders of the needs and wants of relatives and friends for Christmas shopping.
The Armenian and Home Relief Society thanks patrons for generous support of the Bazaar and Art Exhibits. A total of 33 dollars was raised. Drawings for comforter numbers will be held Monday December 15 at 2 o'clock at McAllister Store. Comforter on display in McAllister window. materials donated by the store. Comfort will be used for clothing and sewing dresses for seventeen See.
The Town Electric Co. yesterday offered its coal supply to C L Ely head of the city fuel commission as a reserve source when no coal is obtainable. Ely has already found it necessary to use the offer and several business leaders have already availed themselves of the Electric Light Co. wing to secure power.
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