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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
7
Board meeting scheduled for Monday evening in Sunning January. Friday service and program include social hour refreshments and devotions. All invited. The Wednesday evening session to be omitted.
A Dewitt Iowa farmer Henry Bartels known in Clinton County was arrested after a raid found rye mash and moonshine. He faces charges of distilling without proper license and may have property confiscated along with heavy fines. Local lawyers discuss the legality of seizing holdings for illegal activity.
A fire of undetermined origin began in the executive chambers of Lieut Gov E R Moore early Monday at 5 am. It damaged an estimated $5000 in the southwest wing of the State House, endangered fifty years of records and 45090 code annotations, but prompt fire department action prevented spread. A quoted note from C E Brewer in Village Springs Alabama describes a prior kidney ailment and praises Foley Kidney Pills.
Fishermen along the Orient and South Sea trade seek new beads as demand for pearls rises. The fisheries are active with eager crews and markets watching for fresh harvests amid evolving trade.
A petition in District Court seeks Morley’s incorporation to gain street repair autonomy as a thriving village on the Chicago and Milwaukee rail line. The community, now five residents strong, recently funded a consolidated schoolhouse project near two hundred thousand dollars.
Maquoketa poultry fanciers earned prizes at the Anamosa show. Rhode Island Reds led by Dr Swift and W Courtland won first and second in various classes. Barred Rocks earned a second pen and first prize in some categories under H M Felton with other local exhibitors noted.
Notice declares an instrument purporting to be the last will of Joho Pool of Jackson County Ta deceased has been filed for probate. Hearing on proof is scheduled in the District Court on Tuesday in January A. D. 121 with the clerk of court presiding.
In a regular meeting at Benevue Shapter No 241 held Tuesday evening the officers for the coming year were elected including Mrs Walter Sharnbore and W Ml Walter Sharnbore as president and vice president with Miss Elizabeth Wirth as secretary and Miss Lucille Weyhgandt as conductress Installation of the officers is planned for January 20th at the usual place.
W. Connale a longtime local farmer died at his home Saturday night after heart trouble. He was 75 and had lived here seven years since moving from the countryside. His wife Mrs Connale died two months ago and a son Frank died of influenza last February. Funeral services were held Tuesday.
Preston Masons elect officers for Astra Lodge No. 824 in Preston on the 20th of Thermber. Listed are W Grand Master F Weasmer S W Harey Otto Alphn Bryant, Treasurer Wm F Campbell, Secretary Inha Campbell, and Scribe Sutscribe.
The fragmentary obituary details the birth of a girl near Edwood Clinton County, marriage to Wil iggt, and residence in Tow i. It notes Mrs Clark’s long illness, removal to the Rebecca Home, and surviving relatives including James Button and others. The page also includes moral essays on smoking and insanity, plus church announcements and an evening program schedule with sermons and Bible study reminders.
Fragmentary notes from a Baptist church column mention Collin Naik and David Stor Jordan amid garbled phrases about tobacco and a warning that cigarettes may drop off before the time. The legible portion is limited and no clear events or quotes emerge.
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