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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
7
On request of Rev. DF Soomer Shine, he was granted a leave of absence for January 1920 to return to Ohio and care for his aged infirm father. After January 1 his address will be MacCatchenville. He will resume duties the last of January or early February.
The great state meeting and institute of the Iowa State Poultry Breeders Association will be held at Waterloo from December 29 to January 3 with assistance from the State of Iowa. A large exhibit of standard bred poultry will be shown, with birds from across Iowa. The Iowa State College of Agriculture will lead the institute, promising an educational event of the winter. H. W. Lapp will oversee arrangements for the shire. Waterloo civic leaders invite breeders to attend the free event hosted by the state to promote poultry growth.
Iowa University Town hosts students arrive morning to spend holidays as residence closes. Home for break include Miss Loretta Glahn Dorothy Phillips Frances Ristine Roy Carson Ben Phillips FT I Ryan Harold Smith Geo Ryan and Leotard Ristine.
Wireless Telephone Arch Banks reports hearing wonderful music on the wireless telephone Tuesday night between 3:30 and 10. The Hazel Radio station at Chicago sent the music, and it was the first time he heard the voices so clearly, truly wonderful.
The notice reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Purdy on Wednesday December 17 and a birth to Mr and Mrs Ley on Dearborn Street on December 15. It urges readers to fit needs with tailored clothing and lists merchants offering Christmas goods and a Salvation Army Christmas program on New Year's Eve seeking toy donations.
The Hand-Fischer Lumber Co reports completion of refitting its lumber offices using Heaver Board. The 26 by 24 foot main office and 12 14 by 14 inch private space were paneled with the new material, praised for heat and cold resistance, low cost, and easy installation without skilled labor.
Mrs E G Johnson, wife of Mayor E G Johnson of Washington DC, died December 17 after several weeks illness. Her remains will be brought to Marshalltown for burial with her parents Dr and Mrs Maschon. Survived by husband and four daughters and her Marshalltown parents and sister.
A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday afternoon December 17 at Loblock near Delmer. Miss Therest Paarmann became Mrs Walter McCume Rigby in a ring ceremony by Rev. E B Prescott. Attendants were Gladys Rigby and Carl Pfarmann. Immediate relatives attended. a wedding feast followed. The couple will live on the bride’s father’s farm after the ceremony.
John Miller aged 31, longtime Maquoketa resident, died at his home Thursday morning after several weeks of illness. Funeral arrangements are pending. obituary to follow.
Notice declares non responsibility for debts by others and includes farm wanted ads by C C Shepard of Minneapolis and Royal Confectionery promotions. References to candy boxes and school discounts appear amid stray phrases and a quoted Boston Transcipt remark.
A fragment from the Chinege Tribune describes a visitor who asks for cookies as the narrator spreads a batch in the kitchen. The stray lines suggest a mischief or memory surrounding cookies and a remark that cookies are the best when untouched.
Due to impaired mail service, advertisers are asked to place ad copy by the end of this week so the paper can go to press Monday afternoon. The move aims to maximize reader benefit and boost business by giving shoppers more gift options and merchants more exposure.
The Rev. Bredaw officiated the marriage of Mamie D Miller of Maquoketa and John W Schoop of Lamotte at the Lutheran church in Andrew on a Wednesday afternoon. The couple, attended only by guests, traveled to Maquoketa then Chicago for two weeks. After January 1 they will reside on the groom's farm in Lamotte. The Sentinel offers congratulations.
The Salvation Army will prepare 25 Christmas baskets for those in need. Donors are asked to call officers by phone or leave provisions at their home. Also advertised are Royal Confectionery items including Haigat's fruit selections and candy canes.
August Edward Adrian and Alma Bernice Ruggeberg wed in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. D F Boomershine. The bride, daughter of Lewis and Rosetta Ruggeberg, wore cream crepe de chine. Milton Ruggeberg and Alice Adrian stood as witnesses. reception at the bride’s home near Elwood. The couple planned a journey to California, then future residence on the bride’s father’s farm near Elwood.
A misread tale describes a ceremony labeled quiet wedding between Hannah Anderton of Bellevey and Arshy Gabzilson of Marion. Both are described as deaf, with the event framed as a social union amid local figures and a state event for the deaf community.
An event titled Gnetics For Xmas or Class of the M. E and wei hosts a bakery and candy bazaar at the Lee store. The note mentions Dee Sth Trr Baight and produced ten ten boxes at Haight's, with termet references.
Scatt Schmidt John David Seatt and Miss Martha Schmidt united in marriage at the Reformed church parsonage on Wednesday morning in a double ceremony. Grace Seatt and Carl Jacobs stood as attendants. Bride wore white georgette crepe over satin with lace. bouquet of carnations and ferns. Groom, son of La Fayette Scott, wore blue worsted. attendants wore brown suits. After a wedding dinner at the bride's home, they planned a brief trip to Clinton and will live on the groom’s farm near Elwood.
The Lyceum third program by Mrs. Fitchtel's Tyrolean Yoders comes to the Pastime Theater Tuesday evening December 30. The varied concert features folk selections and many instrumental numbers with proven entertainers and musicians. Start time is 7:40 PM to avoid a clash with a basketball game.
Mrs. Honey Hin west of Bellevue died last Saturday night after three days of asicep and failed revival efforts. The illness involved recurring sleeping attacks and long slumbers preceding death, with witnesses noting progressively deeper spells.
Baptist church services will be held at the church in Sand. The Bichie school opens at 1 45. Many pupils will take part in the Christmas entertainment. Dr S A Smith will preach at 7 30 in the evening on The Pleasures of Sand and The Unchanging Christ. A hearty welcome awaits every worshipper.
Card of thanks from Mrs Jebr Lakai and family Delmar Iowa grateful for the kindness shown during the illness and at the death of their beloved husband and father.
Gatches Valuable Fox Squire Frit of Monmouth Thursday brought to town and gold to How am Bodkin three va i and one gray fox skins from animals he had sent for. The approximate value of these pelts was $75.00.
On December 17 at the Stender And erssi Reformed church parsonage William Carl Stender and Mary Andersen were married by Rev. F Boomershine in a double wing ceremony attended by EbE But ters and Nora Griffin. The bride, daughter of Lewis and Christina Agerson Magnoketa, is praised for character and fitness. the groom, son of Peter and Lena Stender, shown as thrifty and experienced from wartime service in France. They dined at the bride’s home on North Olive and plan to move to the August Teachtmann farm near Toronto on January 1, 1920, starting married life.
Officers report strong response to a Salvation Army appeal for warm clothing for the poor kids. The piece urges readers to contribute, noting comfort for shivering youngsters and inviting calls to Ensign Kanell to arrange donations, emphasizing shared humanity amid cold weather.
Knight Templars elect ELC and H B Hubbell with Gonsme J T Mariense and Er-w F Putter of Trows F D Hansen. Win result noted. Blance Ombets Wark in Feidig eve. Presence required.
Fragmented notice lists evening service at seven, a pastor leading a meeting, and a preacher event at a Har Leys location. Includes scattered phrases about services, prices, and dates with unclear names and places.
A garbled note predicts record Christmas shopping while odd references to Mother Berth and a supposed fatal 17th create a eerie mood. The piece hints at renewed coal mining activity and rail service, urging a return to old-fashioned Yuletide cheer despite unclear details.
John Ingalls added to Navy Medal of Honor recipients list reported by the Chicago Tribune. A veteran of Marine gallantry in France, he already holds several medals. His family now resides in Aurora Ta.
Proceeds from the Movie Entertainment event fund an initiative to adopt a poor Armenian baby through the club. The campaign emphasizes continuing aid to vulnerable children and expanding charitable outreach.
Haight's and Royal Confectionery advertise a variety of Christmas treats including mixed nuts and choicest candies. Claud Buchner travels to Sapulpa for work. Frank and Meginnis family plans noted with holiday visits. Royal and Haight's appear as key local candy outlets.
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