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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1921

Page

5

Good Fellowship Club Calls for Local Charitable Help

The Sentinel reports the Good Fellowship club will actively aid those in need until Christmas. Readers are urged to donate clothing fuel shoes toys or food and to contact the office for collection. Several local donors are named with cash and goods contributions and a call for more support is issued.

Good Fellowship Club the Sentinel Jackson Sentinel Lane Furn Reigit Lee Dey L. T. Martensen J. D. Neelans Riis G. Lafayette Anna Wend F. Johnson

Bid on a Doll for Salvation Army Good Cheer

A Little girl’s Christmas joy and a charity drive unite as the Lee Dry Goods Co. window doll goes to the highest bidder. The Federation of Women’s Clubs sells the doll with proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army bus.

Salvation Army Lee Dry Goods Co Federation of Woman's Stubs

Box Social at Crane School Near Manquake ta

A box social will be held Tuesday evening December 20 at Crane school six and a half miles southwest of Manquoketa and one mile south of Buckhorn shuren. The program starts at eight o'clock sharp. Everyone invited and ladies are asked to bring boxes.

Crane School Manquoketa Buckhornshuren Golda A. Quinn

Masonic Notice for Craft Degree Work Thursday

There will be work in the Fellow craft degree Thursday night December 15. All Masons welcome. Gene J. Jensen W M Fred Gurus Sec.

Gene J. Jensen W. M Fred Gurius

Hurst Hotel dining room offers meals and photos deal

The notice touts Sunday and weekly dining in the Hurst Hotel dining room with meal tickets priced at 35.0). It also advertises oyster stews at night and promises 3 free photographs with an order of a dozen photos from Hamley Studio.

Hurst Hotel Flnight Xmnes Hamley Studio

Death Claims Mrs Glen Hicks of Elwood

Mrs Alice Cornish Hicks of Elwood died Friday at 3 pm after gallstone surgery. She was 25, daughter of George and Cornish, formerly of Elwood now of Herlan. Survived by husband Glenn Hicks, a daughter and a son. Funeral Monday at Maquoketa Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Smith, Rev. Mackwell, and Rev. Lang officiating. Interment in Mt Hope mausoleum.

Glen Hicks Elwood Alice Cornish Hicks Otlock Methodist Episcopal Church Maquoketa Smith Maicwell Delmar E. A. Lang Syas Mt. Hope Cemetery

P E O Banquet Hosts And Glee Club At First National

Members of the P E O chapter hosted a late evening banquet in the community room of the First National. Fifty two attended the three course dinner served by Frances Barta. Dames Miriam Matthias Marie Fischer Velma Chrystier and Marguerite Black waited on guests. Mrs Bess Luckiesh presided as toastmistress with toasts by A J House A M Price Lita B Binmen Mrs Gee Sidle W Joiner and F E Thomas. The D P E O L Glee Club performed between courses to lively songs.

First National Frances Barta Miriam Matthias Marie Fischer Velma Chrystier Marguerite Black Bess Luckiesh A. J. House A. M. Price Dewitt Lita B. Binmen

Death Claims Little One In Canton Family

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Sinkey of Canton died Sunday night at the Bert Sinkey residence on East Apple Street after a ten week illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 PM with Rev BE Lang officiating. Burial followed in Mt Hope Cemetery.

Eall Chas. Sinkey Canton Bert Sinkey East Apple Street BE. A. Lang Mt. Hope Cemetery

Obituaries: Mrs John Beck and Charles Ruff Die

Mrs John Beck of near Preston died at home Sunday evening after several months illness. Charles Ruff of Fulton died Sunday evening after a short illness from pneumonia.

Jackson County John Beck Near Preston Beck Charles Ruff Fulton Dew

Kiwanians Set Luncheon Then Officer Elections

Kiwanians plan their regular luncheon at the usual place on Thursday followed by the election of officers and directors for the coming year. Every member should be present at this meeting.

Shoulf

Early Ohio potatoes and holiday notices misspellings

Potatoes offered at 195 per bushel in two sacks with contact at Cream Station. Prose includes names and local interest notes from De Witt about Hazel Ketdig and a general Xmas camera sale at Hamlet Store. Christmas Savings Club at First National Bank promises weekly savings with annual interest.

Ohio Gooper, Jr First National Bank Sear

Newly Elected Officers At Pythian Sisters 1922 Meeting

At Thursday evening’s regular meeting the Pythian Sisters elected officers for 1922. Geas Margaret Palmer Bradley Meneger Beulah Lang M. of R. & S Amelia Fast Mrs Helen Phillips Mrs Tressie Schwenker Guard Eliza Riggs Capt. of Degree Staff Mrs Opal Elsterley Press Cor Mrs Mary Kirchoff Installed Officer Mrs Emma Campbell Third Trustees Mrs Stella Popelny Delegate to Dist Con Mrs Margaret Palmer Alternate Mrs Neta Suthers

Pythian Sisters Ge As Margaret Palmer Fe Bradley Meneger Beulah Lang Amelia Fast Helen. Phillips Tressie Schwenker Eliza Riggs Opsi Elsterley Mary Kirchoff Tnstalt Emma Campbell Stella Popelny Dist Margaret Palmer Neta Suthers

Noted Davenport Author Hurt In Park Car Strike

Alice Preach a Davenport author also known as Octave Thanet was struck by a car at Twelfth and Brady streets at 6 30 p m Friday. She was taken to her home at 321 East Tenth Street with a broken collarbone and injuries to the shoulders and upper body. She is expected to recover.

Alice Preach Uav-_ jelgort Octave Thanet Elon Ferevary Park Twelfth and Brady Streets East Tenth Street

Marriage of Truman Monroe Starr Hagitoketa and Christina Mae Powlishta

Mr Truman Monroe Starr Hagitoketa and Miss Christina Mae Powlishta of Oxford Junction Laws were married by Rev D F Boomer at the Reformed Elured parsonage on December 10 1921. The couple will reside with the bride’s family in the short term and plan Maquoketa as their future home.

Truman Monroe Starr Hagitoketa Christina Mae Powlishta Oxford Junction Laws Elured D. F. Boomershine Maquoketa Star

Milwaukee passenger service gains from new timetable

The Milwaukee line introduces a revised schedule last week improving travel for Maquoketa passengers. Eastbound trains run at 9 19 pm and 12 pm with westbound at 4 00 am. The changes allow several extra hours for business in the Timber City.

Milwaukee Maquoketa Timber City N.m Lost Nation Press

For Sale A Due Bill on Lexington Hotel Chicago

For Sale a due bill for stay at the Lexington Hotel Chicago good for 25 in munis and 25 in rooming accommodations or 50 in the latter. The Lexington is a fine hotel on Michigan boulevard. Use before January 1. Enquire at this office.

Lexington Chicago Michigan

Wortman Lodge Meeting Seeks Officers Election

Woodmen and AIL members are requested to attend the Best menting on Wednesday for election of officers and other important business.

Wortman Lodge

Pie Social and Dance at Local Lodge Feels Historic

A community event lists a pie social and old time dance hosted by the local lodge on Friday December 16 with attendees asked to bring items.

Fulton

Hoighe's Sells Mince Pies As Family Returns

Mr and Mrs I V GOANSON and daughter Mrs C L Frank return Thursday from Chicago. They are accompanied by Pr and Mr John son s nieces Moses Rati and Virginia Rundquiet who will stay until the new year.

I. V. Goanson C. L. Frank Chicago

Restored to Health Would Have Read

Fragmented notice mentions Mr and Mrs O McCaffey traveling to Mason City for their son Will McCaffrey to undergo an operation tomorrow morning. Dr Fy Me Calfrer of Nes Meines calied also ow.

O. McCaffey Mason City Will McCaffrey Fy MeCalfrer

Road law change seeks removal of road cost assessments

Dubuque county farm bureau adopts a resolution to Iowa State Farm Bureau asking removal from primary road law of the provision that would require adjacent farm property owners to bear one fourth of road costs. The move seeks state cooperation in striking the assessment clause.

Dubuqque Oureau Iowa State Farm Bun Federation Dubuque County State Association Hiw

Christmas traffic eases for holidays shoppers

Fragmentary lines describe crowded streets on a pre Christmas Saturday. Mention of Pratt Pleasant and Olive streets and busy stores implying shoppers and road conditions improving enough to allow three Saturdays in town before Christmas.

Rand Glorigas Pratt Antos

Wyoming Man Dead After Pneumonia

Chas Wells, a longtime resident northeast of Wroring, died Tuesday after brief illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Friday at 1 PM at the M E church conducted by Tev S V Williams and assisted by Rev S S Smith. Several relatives joined memorials and neighbors noted his passing.

Wyoming Chas. Wells Wroringie Tecomber Sth Iran M. E Fternoon Tew. S. V. Williams Anan SS. Smith

Maquoketa Defeats Delmar in High-Scoring Tilt

Maquoketa hammered Delmar 345 to 18 with Carson scoring 54 points on 27 field baskets. Brincker supported at center while Shallenberger handled free throws. lineup included Carson Bowmen Brincker Ryan Seena ang Veit Tyler and the team eyed a December 16 home clash with Rock Island Boosters.

Maquoketa Delmar Maquokty Carson Brincker Carsey Shallenberger Maguukety

Remembering the Jackson Weekly Sentinel Price Drop

A reminiscence contrasts past eight page issues with current fourteen to sixteen page editions. The Maquoketa Sentinel now offers home print delivery twice weekly for 2.00 per year within 150 miles, marketed as a Christmas gift bargain.

Jackson Weekly Sentinel the Sentinel Tojavetth Maquoketa Sentinel

Obituary of George Henry Wilbert 1867 1921

George Henry Wilbert born 1867 at Bonapart Iowa died December 8 1921 near Polo Iowa at 54. He lived in Seattle earlier and worked as a railroad conductor. In 1900 he joined International Chemical Co Detroit as a salesman until his death. He married March 10 1899 to Mrs H Andes daughter of Silas Bar jov. Funeral rites conducted by Rev Brough with burial in Mt Hope cemetery. Far n s from Mrs Gilburns home marked the bereaved family.

George Henry Wilbert Bonapart Owas Polo Seattle International Chemical Co Detroit Mich H. Andes Silas Bar Brough Gilbert Mt. Hope Cemetery

Social Evening at Bowman's Hall Draws County Folks

A local entertainment night at Bowman's Hall last Thursday featured dancing and social games. A medical issue among performers kept many country residents from attending, but those present enjoyed cards and light entertainment.

Bowman’s Hall

Unclear wedding notice at local church announced

Fragmentary notice lists names William F. Dodds and Clara C. Schmidt as marrying at a Baptist church with limited readable details. Advertisement notes Edison phonographs in stock at Snow White Pharmacy and urges customers to call and inspect them.

Edison Snow White Pharmacy

Outlaw Slaughter’s Prison Escape Ends in Chaos in Arkansas

Reports say Tor Stough and outlaw Slaughter were involved in a violent night, with Slaughter wounded and on the run after disarming guards and abducting the warden’s family. Police chase convicts in Saline and Benton counties as Howard surrendered at the prison.

Ark Tor Stoughch Sharif J. J. Crowe Lenton Saline County Slaughter Jack Busad Willis Cannon J. C. Howard Elaughter Howard HoWwand Mert Benton Slaudter

Bellevue lodge election results and officers

Bellevue lodge held its meeting and elected officers for the year January 191? The slate included Mons M. Ben McGowan as President and W. E. Paup and J. W. George Zentner as officers with Keiso serving as Treasurer. Instalation planned for early January.

Private gatherings and dances at Hotel Hurst rooms

Rooms at the Hotel Hurst chain are described as available for private gatherings and dances. Light housekeeping options appear to be offered by the management. The text also mentions holiday related items and a reference to a Christmas event line.

Hotel Hurst Ment Ar Vetr

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