Jackson County Board of Education Sets Standardized Rural Schools
The Jackson County Board of Education met February 9 1920 at the County Superintendent office with members Hancock Green Zentner Kunan Abbers Jones and Stoddard present and Littlefield absent. They discussed rural school standardization and approved resolutions favoring 21 standardized rural schools, plus a nine month minimum year for rural schools and ten months for town and city schools. The board adjourned to meet in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Jackson County Board of Education
Mary G. Hancock
CG. M. Green
George Zentner
J. F. Kunan
FE. Ablers
Sec
Y. John L. Jones
E.R Stoddard
L. L Littlefield
Jackson County
Juin Jones
Influenza Claim Claims Thomas Lynch Jr. in Berard Iowa
Infuenza pneumonia struck Thomas Lynch Jr. at his parents home in Berard Iowa on February 5 1924. He was born March 13 1891 in Garry Owen Ta and is survived by his mother two sisters Mrs Frank Ellis Lizzie Lynch at home two brothers M J Lynch James Lynch also two half sisters Mrs McGinn and St Mary Lucinda. Funeral held at Garry Owen church Wednesday at 10 with Rev Father Coffee officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lyne
Thomas Lynch
Alice
Curtis) Lynch
Nealy Crowley
Berard
Garry, Owen
Frank Ellis
Maquoketa
Lizzie Lynch
M. J. Lynch
Property Transfers in First Ward and Vermont Street Home
Stephen W. Davis bought the I. M. Johnson property in the First Ward from L. Ely with possession to follow. Fred N. Blake purchased Henry Frahm’s home on Vermont Street, possession set for March 1, with a $3,000 consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen W. Davis
I. M. Johnson
First Ward
Fred N. Blake
Henry Frahm
Vermont St
Married Baldwin couple wed at home of Justice Rolston
Theodore Tayidi and Caroline Marie Straub, both well known in Baldwin, were married Wednesday at 2 50 PM at the home of Justice James Rolston with Mr and Mrs Chiude Evans as guests. The couple will reside on a farm near Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Tayidi
Caroline Marie Straub
Baldwin
James Rolston
Chiude Evans
Death of Albert Glaser Prompted by Pneumonia
Young Albert Glaser died Tuesday night at his father Fri Glaser's home in the First Ward. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at Buckner Chapel. Obituary to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Glaser
Fri Glaser
Buckner Chapel
Bent F Mowery Will Be Our Next Postmaster
Reports from Washington indicate Ben Mowery has been approved by the President and now rests with the Senate for final endorsement as Maquoketa postmaster. Since his exam earned top marks months ago, observers expect his appointment to become official, with Herman Liang and John White’s successors, including deputy Stangewii, awaiting transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent F. Mowery
Roby
Ben Mowery
W. C. Swigart
John White
Herman Liang
Mowery
Mr. Mowery
Ren
Stangewii
Popular Young Couple Weds in High Noon Ceremony
Miss Hazel Freeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Freeman, married Lawrence A. Gras of Mason City. Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiated at the Reformed church. The couple will reside in Mason City as friendsextend best wishes for a happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCauley
Spankane
Wash
Emmett Hill
RT. Clu
J. £. Bechner
Greeley
Truly Butler
Ames
Freeman- Grassuooals
York
Lows City
C. Areynolds
Chicage
Guy
H. D. Freeman
Hazel
Lawrence A. Gras
Mason City
D. F. Boomershine
Reformed Church
Sentinel
Machande and Mills Wed at Reformed Parsonage
Herm an H Machande son of Clinton Go and Florence M Mills elder daughter of Herbert and ost Nation residents were united in marriage at the Reformed church Parsonage on February 11. Rev D F Boomershine performed the double ring ceremony. Attendants included Lillian Mills and Hermen W Machande Jr. The couple will reside near Lost Nation with plans to establish a home March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machande—Mills
Reformed Church
Herman Henry Machande
Florence Mabel Mills
D. F. Boomershine
Lillian Viola Mills
Hermen W. Maschande
Clinton
Herbert Mills
Ost Nation
Lost Nation High School
Herman H. Muchande
Clinton Go
Lost Nation
Chitary Johnston Dies At Detroit After Long Illness
Catherine Johnston born in Ireland February 12 1844 died February 6 1920 in Detroit Michigan aged 75 years 11 months and 25 days She came to Iowa circa 1869 married John Smail January 1873 who died 1908 Survived by six children and two brothers a faithful member of the O P Church Funeral held at Buchner Chapel taken to Andrew for interment Rev J J Kidder officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitary Catherine Johnston
Ireland
Detroit
Michigan
Iowa
John Smail
Jenes Jordan
Fred Seeman
Mich
Fred Wesnell
Mahion
Washington
Ephraham
John
Johnston
Sarah Musbaugh
Won. Smail
Andrew
Gerand
Buchner Chapel
J. J. Kidder
Interred at DeWitt for Andrew Hahn obituary
The body of Andrew Hahn son of Mr and Mrs Henry MM Hahn who died at his home in Ormsby Minnesota was brought to DeWitt for burial and taken to his parents home He was born on a farm near DeWitt and lived there until moving to Minnesota Several brothers and sisters survive including GL Hahn of this city Carrie Franzen of Samus was his wife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L Hahn
DeWitt
Andrew Haks
Ormsby, Minn. U
Andrew Hahn
Henry MM. Hahn
Ormsby
Minn
Minnesota
Carrie Franzen
Samus
Seed Prices Jump as Seed Dealers Report Big Sums
In Jackson county, a counties seed deal nets a farmer $641 for eight sacks of clover seed at roughly $8 per sack. Mike Entringer of Springbrook earns $1,508.10 for eighteen sacks, about $84 per sack. Seed prices in the county range from $8 to $32 per bushel including cow seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Mike Entringer
Springbrook
Here
Griddle Cakes Installed for Prisoners at Fort Madison
A hot cakes griddle has been installed in the Fort Madison prison kitchen to feed 700 inmates. Four cooks will pour turn and lift griddle cakes, with about 3800 cakes planned for breakfast once operational. A similar griddle was ordered for the reformatory at Anaheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Anamesa
Property Shifts At Administrator's Sale Near Burts Caves
An administrator's sale at the court house Tuesday moved an acre farm northwest of town to Otto Otten for 2506 dollars or 125 dollars per acre. Attorney C L Ely recently sold a Th acre farm west of Burts Caves to Harvey E. Alden for 135 dollars per acre. Mrs Vivian Gish of Lost Nation visited her mother Mrs W S Goodenow at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Horay
Town
Otto Otten
Ely
Burts Caves
Harvey Alden
Vivian Gish
Lost Nation
W. S.] Goodenow
Democratic Convention Call and Delegate Allocation
A Democratic convention in Jackson County Iowa is called for the courthouse in Maquoketa at 1 PM Friday to select ten delegates for the state convention in Des Moines on February 21. Delegates are allocated by precinct based on votes for Claude Porter in the general election. County chairman FLD. Kelsey signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Democratic Party
Jackson County
Towa
Court House
Maquoketa
Pridaye
Des Moines
Lows
San Fr
Claude R. Porter
Bellevue Cin Mequokets City
Maquoketa City
Brandon
Bellevue
Butler Township
Fairfield
Farmers Creek
Town
Jackson Township
Macuoketa
Csey
Monmouth Township
Otter Creek Township
Prairie Springs
Perry Township
Richland
Ae South Fork
Tete Des Morts
Union Township
van Buren
Washington
Kelsey
Injured Boy Hurt Coasting Near Springbrook Home
Nine year old son of Mr and Mrs John Gonner of Springbrook sustained a severe injury while coasting toward home. He lost control of his speeding sled crashed into a fence and a piece of iron tore into his lip, requiring nine stitches after prompt medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonn
Mgr
Mirs
John Gonner
Springbrook
Homeyate
Mr Rudebeck Opens Huge Incubator with Chick Army
In the Third Ward neighbors watch as Claus Rudebeck unveils a giant incubator delivering an army of 2400 chicks. The machine weighs over 1200 pounds and holds about two hundred dozen specimens. Officials say the setup aims to keep chicken meat affordable this coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Rudebeck
Mr. Rudebeck
Local Sentinel sale notices mixed prices and lot variety
An ad describes a regional sale near Andrew Hel Hours Farm Gale last week with total receipts over 600 dollars. Milch cows sold around 150, horses about 200, brood sows at 94.50 per head, other items at proportional prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hert Glade
Andrew Hel
Bert
Costly Spree Ends in Barbershop Tragedy
Four young men from prominent families in Freeport suffered serious injuries after an alleged drinking spree at a barber shop owned by one boy's father. Reports state none were regular drinkers, but they consumed alcohol for fun, leading to a dangerous condition.
Tragedy and Teaching News From Omaha District
A poorly legible clipping reports Ralph Putmin of Bellevue struck by a train while driving his Chevrolet and sustaining injuries. The article also mentions Mary Hansen of our city being engaged to teach at Central High School in Omaha and references Miss Hansen’s recent visit with Mrs Griffin Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Putmin
Bellevue
Tatas
Mary Hansen
Our City
Central High School
Omaha
Miss Hansen
Fiarry Griffin Rowe
A Pretty Home Wedding at High Noon in 1920
Linde Lafrela Saunders wed Clarence Green at the Gunderson home near Kokemulley. Rev W Cleveland led the ceremony with a double ring rite. Bride wore tan taffeta, bridesmaid Zelua Saunders in blue satin. Groom in dark blue suit. Reception followed with elaborate dinner for 45 guests. The couple will reside one mile north of Nashville after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gr. W. Saunders
Linde Lafrela
Kokemulley
Regi Ten
Clarence Green
W.cleveland
Stanwood
Zelua Saunders
Clifford Watters
Ida Beck
Harvey Busch
D. W. Kokentaller
Bertha
Lucy Busch
Mary Stender
Howe
D. W. Kokemuller
U. S
Nashville
Reckford
Ideal Bakery Change of Ownership This Week
A deal closed Tuesday transferring ownership of the Ideal Bakery from J. B. Hoffstrom to Warren Easton. Hoffstrom will join the Buehner Under making establishment, while Buckmer hires his services. Manny carries licensed experience from military service, and Liston steps in as a skilled inker expected to bring success.
Harness Shop Sale Transforms East Platt Street Business
Elmer Campoei sells the harness shop to Henry Penrose and Son this week. The Penrose firm becomes owner of the harness shop and auto accessory business on East Platt Street. Mr Penrose, a pioneer in the business, will continue the same level of service and courtesy to patrons. Campbell's plans remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Campoei
Henry Penrose & Son
Atherein
East Platt Street
Penrose
Campbell
Obituary for Young Butler County Settler Aces Man
Michael Curtis Sr pioneer of Butler two dies suddenly Tuesday evening February 10 at his son James Curtis’s home near Garry Owen. He was 13 years old and survived by his son James and two sisters Mrs Alice Lynes and Mrs Maria Merhan, all of the Garry Owen area. Obituary later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Curtis
Butler
Jackson Con Ta
James Curtis
Garry Owen
James
Alice Lynes
Maria Merhan
Ry Owen
Thornton King Joys Over 3rd Child Births in February
Mr and Mrs Thornton King celebrate the birth of their third child, a baby boy, born February 10, weighing seven pounds. Others announce a newborn and several extended visits amid a stormy week, with families including Chetatisnson Low Moore and Rasmussen households sharing news of infants and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton King
Mauchter
J. H. Chetatisnson
The Editor’s Extravagant Life and Its Printing Folly
A satirical chronicle mocks an editor’s lavish style and overblown notices. It traces his spouse’s luxury, a parade of birth, marriage, and death announcements, and the ensuing press and subscriber chaos as ads and notices overflow the page.
Armenian Relief Society Event Appears Entertaining
A local Armenian Relief Society gathering described as a pleasant evening was hosted by Mrs. J. Elmoof with remarks from mn uatil you have heard sun Pisumend point instrument. Ernestine Meintine entertained guests Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 at Snow White Pharmacy. Key Korner Knitting Club featured hot chore and margarites served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Benson
Alf S. Butterworth
Bridge
Sam Campbell
Geo. W. Weighandt
Ernestine Meintine
Korner
Railroad Wage Dispute Sparks Nationwide Industrial Threats
Railroad men press wage demands of 5 to 40 percent, threaten general transportation paralysis. Director General Hines ends talks and sends the whole issue to the White House at unions' request. President Wilson’s stance expected to shape next moves as unions weigh arbitration options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Railroad Administration
Hines
White House
Fire devastates Dubuque St Vincent's academy
A Dubuque blaze destroyed St Vincent's academy causing $50,000 in losses. No deaths were reported. a girl boarder was rescued as firemen reached her room. Pupils were housed at Presentation academy while arrangements were made to return them home and plans to rebuild began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Vincent's Academy
Dubuque
Presentation Academy
Burleson Shorthorns To Sell At Chicago Congress
And They Are Beauties Burleson no Sons of Maque keta route one ship six of their Shorthorns to Chicago for the big Shorthorn Sale and Congress. The 19 to be awarded in prizes this year. If we judge cattle Messrs Burleson will be paid for their trouble. All animals shown must be sold at auction after the Congress with proceeds from the half frozen ranches not meeting proper value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Maqueketa
Todsy
Chiewyto
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Local Register
Chas R Callahan and Ruby C Wilson. Herman H Machanile and Florence M Mills. Frank McClintock and Fienoa Tebis. Joan C Dunn and Margaret Bariwii. Andrew Lingle and Tear Doty. Theodors Siete and Lena M Tebis. William Evane Tarr and Caroline Straub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
R Callahan
Ruby C. Wilson
Herman H. Machanile
Florence M. Mills
Frank
McClintock
Fienoa
Joan C. Dunn
Margaret Bariwii
Andrew Lingle
Tear Doty
Theodors Siete
Lena M
Tebis
William Evane Tarr
Caroline Sm
Straub
Nice Age Disposes of My Business at Old Stand
Notice states all debts are to be settled at the old stand on E Platt street. Elmer Campbells and J Kullmer with son John plan to depart for Fayette, Iowa. County Clerk Mohr and Deputy Seda issued six licenses to wed on Wednesday, suggesting many women intended to wed in leap year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Platt Street
Elmer Campbells
Mohr
Seda
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Keegan
Monticello
Anamosa
Rivals
the Sentinel
Aces
Tex Moxerysie
Rath
Pennsylvania
Lou Anderson
Preemonia
Ell
Cherub
Sharon
Gelleth
S. G.G
Montgomery Rowbuck
Utteo Loden
Armesian
Tome Relief Society
Neommechig
Anal Dame
Mir
Netity
J. Elmoof
J. Kullmer
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