Lyman Buchner Dies After Brief Illness in Maquoketa
Lyman Blair Buchner born December 12 1894 in Maquoketa died January 30 at 4 p m after a short illness. He graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1913 was active in the Knights of Pythias and known for kindness and loyalty. He leaves his wife son Jimmie his mother and father a sister and brother with many friends mourning his untimely death. Short funeral services were held with his former pastor officiating.
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Soliangels
Lythan ‘Buchner
Lyman Blair Buchner
Maquoketa
Lymen
Mart Lof
Jimmie
Yno
Lyman
Episcans
Herbert S-Boissier
Order of Knights of Pythias of
Magupketa
Andre
A. Bochner
Lic Montross
Stean
H. Gate
Postwar fears and the imagined threats to world peace
After the war, fear spreads of Bolshevism laborism socialism communism capitalism and other isms. The piece argues Bolshevism is mild and real danger lies in conquest and refuge sought by Dolland, with labor strikes and political agitation seen as lesser risks to world peace.
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Hesgane 2
Fecela
Russia
Ixvor
Congress
Vaith
Dolland
Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Henry Sodeman
Mr and Mrs Henry Sodeman celebrated their 8th wedding anniversary Friday evening December 23 as the Congregational choir organized a surprise party. The gathering enjoyed warm social conversation, and a luncheon was served after the guests departed.
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Henry Sodeman
Tawny
Dobbin Versus Railroad Ride to Maquoketa
Chas Butka left his farm near Marcelle Indiana with a wagon loaded for Maquoketa. His father Henry Butka followed with a stock car. Chas and team reached Maquoketa before his father, reflecting an old mode of travel contrasted with new times.
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Chas. Butka
Marcelle
Maquoketa
Henry Butka
Chas
Team
Hat Goes Into the Ring for State Representative
Friends of Dr. F. J. Swift circulate and sign nomination papers endorsing his candidacy for state representative. The doctor, a World War veteran with a strong record, is urged to enter the race and secure victory.
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F. J. Swift
Doei
Funeral Services and Cemetery Tribute Recalled in Local Notice
A fragmented obituary note recalls Rev. H C Boissier, J J Kidder, D F Boomershine and others paying tribute to the deceased. Progress Lodge No 69 attended in a body at Mt Hope cemetery with funeral rites and music by a local choir.
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H.C. Boissier
Vethadist
Zors
J. J Kidder
D. F. Boomershine
John Watterson
S.A Smith
Prorress Lodge No
Lynam
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Prtias Taale Quare Tee
Government war on free press ad space
The writer argues government demands endless newspaper space for publicity from all departments from weather to war. Small papers backed war bonds and Red Cross drives without pay, yet the government offered no peace time advertising support, despite higher postage and paper costs. The piece urges government to pay for peacetime ads to sustain small papers after wartime loyalties.
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Post Office Department
War Department
Navy
Red Cross
Pncle Sam
Uncle Sam
Aged Mrs Jennie Osrine Passes After Illness
Mrs Jennie Osrine died Tuesday morning at 3 o clock at her home after a long illness aged about 900 years Her residence was Ma qnoketa for many years She is survived by her son in law Aliie Hermon of Golvrads The daughter passed away about two years ago Funeral services will be held at the home corner of South Olive and Meple Sts Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 Rev J J Ridder will officiate The remains will be laid to rest beside her husband in Hope Cemetery
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Jennie Osrine
Alrs, O'Brine
Maqnoketa
Aliie Hermon
Golvrads
South Olive and
Meple Sts
J.J. Ridder
Mie. Hope Cemetery
Maquoketa Bonds Sell Above Par for Electric Plant
The five percent municipal bonds floated by Maquoketa to fund an electric light plant sold last week. The issue of $63,000 went for 3751 above par to a Chicago firm, with the lowest bid N75 below par. The proceeds will aid neighbors in building electric light service amid rising costs.
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Maquoketa
Electrc
Chiesgzo
Ant
Anamesa
Eureka
Consolidation Wins School Consolidation Plan Adopted
The consolidation measure to build a modern $40,000 Goose Lake district school passed 24 to 43 last Tuesday. The site is to be selected soon. district residents are praised for adopting the consolidation plan to streamline school operation.
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Goose Lake
Home on North Prospect St Sold for 4.50 to Chas Lee
The E. J. Bulmer home on North Prospect Street was sold last week to Chas R. Lee for 4.50. The remodeled house offers modern conveniences and a March 1 possession date. Golda Quinn, recently ill, transferred to her Route 5 home Saturday after improvements.
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E. J. Bulmer
North Prospect St
Chas. R. Lee
Golda Quinn
Hoover as Presidential Candidate Faces Attacks and Support
The New York World and Los Angeles Times back Hoover as a potential president, signaling eastern and western support for a businessman candidate. If nominated, Hoover may face abuse from critics while leveraging his big scale achievements against European pressure and lobbying dynamics in Congress.
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Hever
New York World
Los Angeles Times
Hoover
America
Genfnel Hig
Lobbies of
Congress
Daylight Saving Movement Expands Into U S Cities
In 1920 some American cities plan to keep clocks as is but shift activity to earlier hours. The idea aims to save daylight without changing railroad schedules, hoping to give people more time for recreation gardening and other pursuits in spring and summer.
Cascade Manist Moffat Injured in Cascade Basketball Game
Cascade Manist Moffat, supervisor of agriculture in Dubuque and instructor at the Cases de Agriventorel school, was seriously injured during a basketball practice at Cascade Theatre Hall. A collision with a fellow player caused a comminuted fracture of the forearm near the elbow, ruptured blood vessels, and heavy bleeding. He was rushed to Pinley hospital in Debegue for X rays and treatment.
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Ales Moffat
Dubuque
Cases de Agriventorel School
Cascade ‘Theatre Hall
East Cascade High
Jscont
Moffat
Pinley Hospital
Debegue
Leonard
Renewal request for Sentinel subscription in 19th century letter
Dear Sirs I enclosed a P O order for TH dollars for the Sentinel for another year The writer praises the paper highlights 35 years of readership since April and September starts and pledges to keep paying hoping to catch up and wishing the Sentinel readers well The signer is John H Keok Sir Diddle St Lansing Michigan
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F.C. Young
Jackson Sentinel
P.O
the Sentinel
Smeardress
John H
Keok
Diddle
Lansing
Mich
Land Auction Notice in Maquoketa Iowa
The administrator LL Ely invites bids at a public auction at 2 o clock on Tuesday February 20 1920 at the Court House Maquoketa Iowa for land in South Fork Township about five miles northwest of Maquoketa consisting of 28 acres more or less with possession to be given purchaser March 1992 Ra AL Fly Administrator.
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Ely
Court House
Maquoketa
Towa
South Fork Township
Maquokets
Topas
Ra AL
Fly
Wedding Bells For Preston Caugte
A wedding of much interest took place at the bride’s cousin J. W. Miller home in Clinton Iowa on Wednesday January 28 at high noon. Rev J H Moehl of Preston Lutheran church officiated uniting Ambrose Sullivan and Alma Brammerly in marriage. The couple was attended by Lucille Miller and Albert Brammerly sister and brother of the bride. The bride wore white satin with veil and carried two shower bouquets of roses. bridesmaid wore pale green crepe de chine and carried pink rose arm bouquets. A wedding dinner followed and the bride, daughter of L A Brammerly, and groom, son of Dan Sullivan, are of prominent local families. They expect to reside at the Sullivan homestead after a short honeymoon in Town City and Des Moines and will welcome friends after March 1. Mrs Westphal and her son Grant attended.
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Preston
Big
Danis Sullivan
Town City
Des Moines
Odd Bits From Town Life And Political Patter
Local notes show chatter about labor party stances on free speech and press, plus calls to boost community efforts. Word of a rusting window display item, spring arrival worries, and a rumor that Clemenceau may wed. Also a headline claims Dempsey won’t go to France to fight.
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Bigwes
George White
Rusty
Mary
Celmenceau_ iger
France
Clem
Dempsey
Farm Life and Bank Resignation Leave Town
A fragment notes Roy Komk leaving his post at American Savings Bank and returning to a farm south of town. He began moving household goods after his Saturday resignation while Lewis Webster fills the vacancy.
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Roy Komk
American Savings Bank
Roy
Kozak
Lewis Webster
Open Shop Debate Dampens Open Shop Issue
Eugene Mobr, county clerk hopeful for re election, visited residents Friday and Saturday and received strong support. Local carpenters union reportedly compromised on wage scales, turning attention away from open shop controversy for the moment.
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Onion
Tragedy Follows Fire Disaster at Green Island Hospital Plan
In a string of calamities following Vincent Ottaway’s death at Green Island, Mrs. F Paulian and her two children Kathryn and Albert perished from burns after she mistook gasoline for kerosene and ignited a fire. The mother survived and was hospitalized. the community mourns alongside the bereaved husband and family. A report from the Hospital Board explains fundraising efforts to convert the old Sanitarium into a hospital, noting loans, failed subscriptions, and board directors' personal loans to cover initial costs.
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Mane
Vincent Ottaway
Green Island
F. Paulian
Kathryn
Albert
Movlion Hospital
Bellevue
Jackson County
Hospicel
Maguoketa
American Savings Bank
Ghove
Gitr
Weak Argument Prefers Pardons Over Punishment
The Chicano News argues against trying the ex hauser citing loss of respect and influence. It contrasts with inmates serving life terms who have shown honor and patience, and questions the fairness of pardons for figures like Bill Hohenzollern and Guiteau, urging adherence to justice as stated by the news.
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Chicano News
Bill Hohenzollern
Mae Huma i
Law
Grolenz
Guitean
Harry Hayward
Wedding Surprise Unites Minster Mc Donald Fulton Ir And John Bency Ronnais
Happy relatives planned a surprise last Wednesday at 3 PM at the M. E. L parsonage requesting Rev J J Kidder to perform the ceremony. Minster Mc Donald of Fulton Indiana and John Bency Ronnais were married. Friends were kept in ignorance until the week’s start. Congratulations are in order.
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M. EL Parsonage
J.J. Kidder
Minster McDonald
Fulton, Ir
John Bency Ronnais
Jones Co Not Flas The Flu Races Through Districts
A local physician reports flu activity accelerating in Jones County with 26 cases observed Monday morning. Twenty one cases occurred in the rural north and northwest districts while most are mild but pneumonia threatens a few serious cases.
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Atiamosa Eurehas
Bellevue Leader Dispatches Sheriff Race Rumors
The Bellevue Leader reports Deputy Sheriff John Dalla ter is expected to seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff and face a tough race from Tobn i, a former Sabala man. The piece highlights Dalla ter as a prominent, capable deputy and suggests strong local party crossovers and voting impact.
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Bellevue
Repulican
Beputy Sherif
John Dallater
Tobn i
Sabala
Wfice
Subula Gazette
Bellevue Home Sold to John Kurt in $14,000 Deal
Fine Bellevue residence transfers from N C Bisdorf to John Kurt for $14,000. Kurt to take possession of his new Rome on Aprilst and reside in a premier county building. Pavilion at DeWitt was dedicated Friday with a sale of Jersey cattle owned by E Gale. Hill Blake of Low Moor held 2 sales in the new building today.
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Bellevue
N.C. Bisdorf
John Kurt
Kurt
New Rome
DeWitt
Doroc
Jersey
Hess
E. Gale
Hill & Blake
Low Moor
Officials fret as county population may dip below mark
Jackson County officials warn salaries tied to population could drop if the last census shows the count below two hundred for the county. They fear statewide figures in Iowa may also decline, impacting payrolls and budgets.
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Jackson County
Thy
Jackson Cuntyl
Saba Incorporator Henry Bebe Dies in South Dakota
Henry Bebe, a founder of Sabula and a former Jackson County merchant fifty years ago, died recently at his home in Brucewater South Dakota. He was a prominent figure in early Sabula history.
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Henry Bebe
Sabula
Brdcewater
S. D
Jackson County
Growth in Charlotte Surges After Census, Population Report
Advisory guidance from Charlotte spurred rapid growth in the town since the last census. Current population is about 420, compared with 56 in 79 percent of the prior count. Public notes from the Sentinel Office attributed the rise to municipal measures.
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Charlotte
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Dee
M. J. Hoffman
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Saba
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