Death of Minnie York Reynolds in Chicago Home
Minnie York Reynolds of Maquoketa died in a Chicago dining room from gas asphyxiation after two jets were left burning. Her U.S. marriage to Crosbie A. Reynolds ended with his 1918 death. Survived by parents A J York and wives, sisters Mary Davis Ida Woods June Parker, brothers Wallace York and C E York. Body to be returned for funeral at Mt Hope cemetery Thursday at 2:30 with Rev Lang officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie York-Reynolds
A. J. York
Nort Dearborn Street
Chicago
June Parker
Reynolds
Minnie
Hurstville
Crosbie A. Reynolds
Mitchell
C. E. York
Belle Plaine
Fire department quickly quell attic smoke from chimney fault
The alarm at ten this morning directed the fire department to Mrs Currie Moore s home on South Mattison Avenue where a defective chimney allowed smoke to escape into the attic and upper story. Firefighters contained the hazard swiftly and damage was trifling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currie Moore
Mattison Avenue
Gale Buchner
War relics for Ellis Museum from WWI artifacts
Two World War relics join the Ellis Museum collection after Dr. Hugh Jenkins of Preston sent them from battlefields in France. A gas mask shows wear but is repaired and in good condition, and a French 73 shell found on Verdun grounds was also recovered by Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Américan Express
Ellis Museum
Hugh Jenkins
Preston
Battle Fields
France
Verdun
Jenkins
Maquoketa Defeats Preston In Close Indoor Basketball Bout
Maquoketa High School won a hard fought basketball game against Preston High Friday night, final score 21 to 21 as both sides battled to a draw in a spirited turnout. Capt Arson Danlagher Rockwell Gruenwaldt Anderson and Weede starred for Maquoketa, praised for teamwork and boosting season hopes ahead of the return game at Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston High School
Preston
Captarson
Danlagher
Rockwell
Gruenwaldt
Anderson
Weede
Maquoketa
Wil Henry Passes Away in Dubuque After Surgery
Wil Henry, a former Maquoketa boy, died at his Dubuque home last Saturday after an operation. His sister Mrs G F Trou and husband went to Dubuque for the funeral, which was held Monday. He is survived by his wife and three children, another sister Mrs Mary Wrench of Harrisonville Missouri, and three brothers Frank of Maquoketa, Fred of Emmetsburg, and Russell in Colorado. Interment was at Belle Plaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Henry
Will Henry
Maquoketa
Dubuque
G. F Trous
Trout
Mary Wrench
Harrisonville
Frank
This City
Fred
Emmettsburg
Russell
Colorado
Belle Plaine
Vera Evelyn Evans Weds Lt William Thomas Evans in 1998
Announcement from Mrs E J Rigs notes Vera Evelyn Evans, sister of Lieutenant Commander Claude William Carr US Navy, marries Lieutenant William Thomas Evans US Marine Corps on October 26 1998 in Manila Philippine Islands. The couple will reside at home after a stay at the American Legation in Peking China. Maquoketa friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Rigs
Claude William Carr
Serps
United States Navy
Vera Evelyn
William Thomas Evans
United States Marineers
Manila
Phillipine Islands
Peking
China
New Store Opens Tomorrow At Community Store
Tomorrow marks the opening day of the new Community store with ads in this issue. The remodeled store room formerly occupied by Max Rosenberg’s grocer shows a businesslike front aimed at good service and attractively priced merchandise for careful buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Rosenberg
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers at Regular Meeting
The Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting Thursday electing M. E. C Delia Lane E. S Margaret Palmer E J Mrs Neta Suthers Manager Mrs Beulah Fang N of R and C Mrs Hattie Hicks M of S Mrs Helen Phillips Protector Mrs Ames Eastman Guard Miss Louise Ray Past Chief Mrs Emma Campbell. Fred Witenx traveled to Chicago on business. Mrs Ralph Myatt to host C D’s Wednesday afternoon. Baptist Ladies plan a cooked food and fancy work sale Saturday Dec 7 at Mrs Harry Littell’s Midland home. Joe Henry of Hurstville departs for a naval assignment via Dubuque Des Moines Philadelphia and Cuba. Mr and Mrs John Singleman of Grand Mound visit Mr and Mrs Gey Ringenberg on South Main Street. Mrs Stella Hughes returns to Jensen City leaving her mother Mrs Silas Barkley who has been serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebberr
Pythian Sisters
Delia Lane
E. S.M
Garet Palmer
E. J
Neta Suthers
Beulah Fang
Hattie Hicks
Helen Phillips
Ames Eastman- Guard
Louise Ray
Emma Campbell
Harry Littell
Midland Tnn
Joe Fienry
Hurstville
Dubuque
Navy
Des Moines
Philadelphia
Cuba
Jackson County Schools Improve Rural and Consolidated Systems
Jackson County sustains about 130 one room rural schools, two consolidated village schools, and seven town systems with modern facilities in towns and well kept rural houses. Two Normal Training High Schools train teachers, while institutes and study centers aid professional development. calls grow for more consolidation, higher tax limits, and clearer attendance laws to expand education access and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Jackson Coy
Minnet
Standand Oneream
Jackson
Odd Fellows Homecoming at Jackson Lodge No 33
Jackson Lodge No 33 1.0. C. F. held its annual homecoming with a large attendance and a full reception committee. Over 260 plates were served at supper, followed by a refined evening of dancing games and socializing led by the Noble Grand and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Lodge No
Maquoketa Encampment Notice For Evening Work
There will be work in the encampment Thursday evening in December with refreshments. Attend. Wm Patterson C P John Mynnhau sen Scribe. Miss Irene Weber returned from Cedar Rapids for an over Sunday visit and prints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Patterson
C. P
John Mynnhausen
Irene Weber
Cedar Rapids
Young Life Ended Edna Armstrong at 19
Edna Bernice Armstrong born September 22, 1901 departed life December 11, 1920 at age 19 years 2 months 19 days. Survived by parents D. and Ada Armstrong two sisters three brothers and grandfather B Armstrong with other relatives. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM at East Iron Hill church with interment at East Iron Hill cemetery Rev. John Watterson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bernice Armstrong
Ada B. Armstrong
Teo
Miss Armstrong
Altho
Hite
Moth
East Iron Hill Church
East Tren Hill Cemetery
John Watterson
Mail Service Improves with Early Morning Run
A new morning schedule begins Monday on the Shiwaukee line with the first passenger at TiSanu heading to Delmar and returning by 8 05 p m to collect Maquoketa mail from the right mail trains. The Davenport passenger now leaves at 8 00 a m, closing the Davenport mail earlier. other schedules stay unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiwaukee
TiSanu
Delmar
Maquoketa
Icapa
Davenport
Sra. m
Mining interests boom as Ritter advances two new shaft runs
Doctor Ritter continues to receive flattering reports from major Montana mining interests. They are starting down another two hundred feet with the shaft in the Butte mine to complete essential shaft work for years. A Friday wire also says Forest Rose silver lodge has been opened in the Dens mine, signaling strong success for upcoming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Ritter
Montana
Butte
Forest Rose Silver Lodge
Dens
Snells
Music Lessons for Piano Pupils in Local Classes
Brief note lists music lessons for piano pupils with contact Phone 195 Mrs. Wm. Lyon, plus a collage of stray items about public ships, workers, and local residents including Chas. Lang visiting Sandss in Tinton and Mrs. Catherine Lang with Elizabeth Hob. Lester plans winter in Kearner, Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lyon
Janey
Ameren
Mera
Chas. Lang
Sandss
Tinton
Catherine Lang
Tatter
Elizabeth Hob
Illinois Stock Show trip details in Clinton youth report
A Clinton youth describes winning a cattle judging contest at the Jackson County fair and earning a trip to the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. Accompanied by peers, they toured Armour facilities and stockyards, viewed exhibits, and visited Marshall Field's and other sites before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Jair
Chicago
Clinton
Armour Packing Plant
Armour Restaurant
Armour Gymnasium
Aremour
M. CA
Swift Packing Co
Lincoln Park
Marshall Field
International Stock Show
Edleman Rowman
School Closes Friday for Two-Week Holiday
The schools will close next Friday for a two week holiday. Superintendent Morle says pupils deserve the outing after a successful past semester. Maquoketa schools have much to be proud of and wish all pupils a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. J. E. Anderson visited Dewitt on business. Miss Velma Exdbaanis is recovering and returned home. Monday, Bare Barnes of Davenport spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. LB. McDonald. Mr. McDonald, ill for some time, is described as much worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morle
Maquoketa
Sone
J. E. Anderson
Dewitt
Velma Exdbaanis
Nicrly
Bare Barnes
Davenport
LB. McDonald
McDonald
Grand Jurors Drawn For the Year 1921
Loveland residents write from Dec 7 1927 asking The Jackson Sentinel to renew a one year subscription. The letter lists several Maquoketa area residents now living in Loveland Colorado and nearby townships, praising the West climate and health benefits while requesting the Sentinel be sent to them there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Colo
Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa
Petit Jury January Term 115 3s2L Names Listed
A garbled list presents Petit Jury members for a January term across multiple townships and cities. Individuals include J. W. Johnson Otter Creek Two Peter Gasel Farmers Creek Two Frank Heinrich Perry Trp W. E. Benton Maquoketa Guy Fred Schweikert Washington Mrs A H Moravee Farmers Creek Twp Frank Hunter Van Buren Twp Theo Weisler Prairie Springs and other jurors such as Jery Q Hearn Otter Creek Trp Clare Hay Richland Tp F W Dell Maquoketa Cit Wm Schapper Bellevue F H Keck Maquoketa City Verschberser Monmouth Twp Edward Binns Farmers Creek J H Black Union Two John Echelberg Van Burén Twp John McElroy Union Township GW Bowliter Creek Twp Arthur Feldermar Tete Des Marts etc. The fragmentary entry lists numerous jurors from Otter Creek, Farmers Creek, Maquoketa, Union, Perry, and other townships with scattered city references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Otter Creek
Peter Gasel
Farmers Creek
Frank Heinrich
Perry
W. E. Benton
Maquoketa
Guy
Fred Schweikert
Washington Township
A. H. Moravee
Farmers Creek Township
Frank Hunter
van Buren
Theo. Weisler
Prairie Springs
Peierte Hin
Jerry Q’hearn
Clare Hay Richland
F. W. Dell
Wm. Schapper
Bellevue
J. H. Black
Union Two
John Echelberg
van Burén
John McElroy
Union Township
Bowl Iter Creek
Arthur Feldermar
Subscribers Should Remember the Printer
The notice urges readers to remember the printer and renew subscriptions promptly. It explains paper delivery relies on faithful service and asks subscribers to pay through January 1, 1922 so all accounts appear current yearly. The plea emphasizes timely renewals and appreciation for loyal readers.
Pre Xmas Party Ends In Accident At Farm Home
A small social gathering at Frank Breeden's farm near Teeters Mill ended abruptly when a shotgun discharged. William Jenkins of Fulton, attending the party, suffered a mangled hand after stepping in to seize the weapon from another guest. De We Buell provided first aid. exact injury extent was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Breeden
Fear Teeters Mill
William Jenkins
Fulton
Jenkins
de We Buell
Main
Maquoketa Girl Elected to Thalia Literary Society
Miss Myrtle Keener of Newton serves as president while Miss Gere Pfeiffer of Maquaket is named a critic along with Miss Myrtle Burrows of Dows and Miss 11 Miss Tec. 11 Mountain Veron Mount Tec. 11 Myr? Burrows elected critic positions within the Thalia Literary Society as part of Cornell organizational activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Veron
Myr
Tle Burrows
Dows
Gere
Trade Pfeiffer
Maquakegt
Thalia Lit
Terary
Cornell
Myrtle Keener
Newton
Organi
Knight Templars Call to Black Cross Degree Meeting
Knight Templars announce work on the Black Cross degree next Friday evening. All Sir Knights are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Cross
Hayes Return from Ginter Visit Pages Missed Evening
Mr and Mrs James Hayes returned last evening from an over Sunday visit at Ginter D M Davis came back late in the week from North PlatteNeb where he handled dusk matters and also visited a daughter and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hayes
Ginter
D. M. Davis
North Platte, Neb
Barnes Class Entertained At Tracy Home
The Miss Barnes Sunday School class of the Methodist church was entertained last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tracy. A large crowd shared a picnic cafeteria supper and gifts were given to attendees. Rev Lang received several packages of kole and a new furagee was installed at the parsonage. The evening was a merrily delightful gathering enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tracy
Miss Barnes
Methodist Church
Lang
Woodmen Elect At Regular Meeting Officers Named
At the Modern Woodmen of America meeting last Wednesday officers were elected with Merlhauser as Advisor and BL Greeters Barker Atzen as Clerk Kaiston as Escort Current Watch SA Hist Sentey Jerry Weets and a two three year term for William Frank. Installations set for January 12. Mrs FH A Parker was summoned to Chicago after the sudden death of her sister Mrs A Reynotes. Mr and Mrs Zeil Keeney and family visit. Mrs Dae Mong arrived from Maquoketa for a visit with friends and is preparing to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Follewise
Swere Elvetods Merlhauser
Barker
IF_ Atzen
Las
Kaiston
J. Current
Hist Sentey
Jerry Weets
Wm. Frank
Janesry
A. Parker
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fire Department
BO Davis
W. M
High School
Fred Witenx
Ralph Myatt
C. D
John Singleman
Grand Mound
the Wrater
Gey Ringenberg
South Main Street
Stella Hughes
Jens City
Silas Barkley
Odd Fellows
Meet
Mhath
the “Sentinel
Dich Irienis
Minoet
Leonard
West Orn
Seaquoketa
Ats E Sch
St. Loveland, Colo
Mike Ryle
Butler Township
Ela. Barnes
Maquoketa City
FE. &. Becker
Bellevue City
el Denlinger
Suwenship
Fred Petersen
W. W. Ingalls
Perry Township
George Jackson
Creagh
Fred Bruce
Iowa Township
Chas. Secher
Amis Berah
Brandon
Es. Raab
Sherm. Paup
Fairfield
Petit Jury
Bradley
Hellene
Wim. Deran
Megouketa
O. Gaze
Joe H. Michel
Edith Francois
Jake Zimmerman
Frank Anglin
Bert Coleman
Trion
John Grant
South Park
Bruce Tubbs
Marshall Davis
Maqauokets
AL Garter
Tawa
Joseth Kenneally
Butler
Geo. Heckersmiller
Bellevue Citr
Knight Templars
H. B. Hubbell
Ef.c
Barnes
Woodmen
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