Death Claims Infant Son of Hugh Lovelee in Dubuque
The infant boy Hugh Craven Lovelee, born July 27, 1911 in Maquoketa, died February 11, 1921 at his parents home in Dubuane. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with Dr. J. G. Morgan officiating, and interment followed in Mt. Hope mausoleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladden
Hugh Lovelee
Phra
Parente
Dubuque
Hugh Craven Lovelee
Maquoketa
Dubuane
Craven
A. A. Hurst
J. G Morgan
Congregational Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Let Us Have Peace Editor’s Burden in Maquoketa
A reflective screed laments editors facing hostility from speeders bootleggers and profiteers. It argues the journalist remains a human who bears pain while fighting for the town’s best interests, preferring steady reporting over battles at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Dial
Hades
Maquoketa
Death of Mrs. Harvey in Oklahoma City noted
Obituary notice recalls Mrs. He Harvey former resident and businesswoman, wife of H. P. Varvery editor of Record, known for a local photograph studio. Funeral held recently with services at Pleasant Hill No. 7 School three miles north of Fulton. Also mentions a February 22 box social and Washington program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He J Harvey
Oklahoma City
Okla
Pleasant Hit School
Perry Township
Fulton
Main Road
Campaign Clues for Starving Children Appeal Near East Europe
Campaign details for aid to starving children in near East and Central Europe close tonight. Local totals near $2,000 with credits yet to be posted. A benefit at the Pastime yielded about $47 for W C T U efforts. Red Cross gifts include $50 from Mrs E L Flagel and a Bellevue Junior Red Cross draft. Other contributions listed from multiple individuals and groups. More coverage expected in the next issue. The Morehead Burts Caves land option secured for $7,500 with state acquisition likely. plans include access roads and clearing debris, with future steps for a Jackson county preserve and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Near East
Europe
Jackson County
Messrs
Weber
Andrew A. Presbyterian
Paul Edinger
Balloyne Red Cross
Red Cross
Henry Bullardick
M. M. Reed
Belle Seaward
Paul Beck
Harry Nichelaen
Woman's Auxiliary
Morehead Caves
Morehead
Lésere
Burts
Dewitt Man Dies at Doorstep Aged 61
Louis Irwin of Dewitt dies suddenly Friday night near his home door after a brief illness and convalescence. The obituary notes his marriage to Josephine Bedford and residence near Elwood before moving to Dewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Irwin
Dewitt
Josephine Bedford
Elwood
Old Pioneer William Elsner Dies in Maquoketa
William Elsner born February 38 1829 in Schleswig Holstein Germany died February 1 1991 in Maquoketa at age 87. He came to America at 16 and worked as a copper trader then ran a mercantile business in Maquoketa before moving to Nashua Iowa. Survived by seven children and eight grandchildren his funeral was held February 13 at Buchner chapel with burial in Mt Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Elsner
William Elsner
Schleswig - Holstein
Germany
Maquoketa
America
Bridgeport
I’ Ja
Becker
Elizabeth Willard
Yars
Charles
Enseke
Calif
Ottig
Milwaukee
Wis
Norman
Lee
Ansmioso
Rosie
George
Ernest
Nashville
Buchner Chapel
Frank Wilson
Hugo Stanek
Rumad
Mt. Hope Cemetery
F. Boomershine
Davenport Couple Wed in Muskegon Heights Ceremony
Charles Hayes of Davenport married Edita Sler of Davenport in a Tuesday morning wedding at Muskegon. Hayes, a former Maquoketa boy, is the son of O B Hayes now living in Davenport, and the bride is described as a prominent Davenport young lady. The couple plan to reside in Najyenpert, where the groom has a home, as they start their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hayes
Oss Edita Bssler
Davenport
Ware Riage
Maquoketa
O. B. Hayes
Naj Yenpert
Meo
Legion Furnishing Committee Hosts Housewarming at Hall
A Furnishing Committee meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary met Friday night at the Legion Hall. A heavier social event is planned for Friday February 8 at 7 30 with Rev Robert exstate chaplain addressing. Refreshments will follow and all Legion and Auxiliary members are invited. Mr and Mrs E G Amerson welcomed visiting kin brother Emil Anderson of this city back to Reckford Ti.
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Legion Hall
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Americas Legion Hall
Banphart
Robert
American Legion
Legion
Antillary
E G. Amerson
Emil Anderson
Tereier
Reckford
Financial Report of Maquoketa ISD February 1921
Secretary W. Farr presents the period ending February 16 1921 for the Maquoketa Illinois Independent School District. It lists General Fund cash on hand 910 299.04 total receipts including taxes state aid and interest and total expenditures to February 15 1921 amount overdrawn and details on School Building Bond Fund including bonds paid and balance. The board estimates for next year set general fund taxes at 347 000.00 and school bond fund at 3 000.00.
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Independent School District
Maquoketa
Ill
Cash Con Bank General Fond
Ee Eyes Ees Elitas
Cc. W. Farr
Sec
Man Wounds Victim then Commits Attempted Murder
John Freyer, shot by William Dean a former city resident, has recovered and been discharged from Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Dean, recently discharged from a pain case, bought a revolver in Clinton and found Freyer and his wife at a farm home where he opened fire intent on murder. Dewn is now kept in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Freyer
William Dean
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Dean
Freyer
Gleaned Donation From Bellevue for Starving Children Fund
A letter dated February 12 1921 from Hon W F Schizmer of Believe acknowledges Bellevue residents and a draft of 146 dollars for a starving children fund. It notes more contributor names to appear in a different column and promises immediate additional sends if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Schizmer
Believe
Bellevue
F. G. Younr
Manuckets
New Gown The Sabuin Hinzette Appears In Gazette
Publisher Wade Guenther announces a redesigned Gazette with home made apparel wording and elimination of factory made patent lining. The paper will be six column eight page size with a Miles people section detailing local doings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabuin Hinzette
Wade Guenther
Wade
Gazette
Local Buyer Purchases Second Ward Farm Property
Maquoketa resident Giftney purchased Ella Sears property in the second ward near Oeter Creek for SKK, moving into a newly built home last week with Mr and Mrs Glee Giffnney noted as moving in and settling. The Sentinel lists the local real estate change for public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi MeGiftney
Oeter Creek
Ella Sears
Glee
Giffnney
Clinton County Banks Plan Riot Gun Purchases
Clinton County Bankers association ordered riot guns and formed a vigilance committee at a meeting to elect new officers for the year. The action follows concerns after a mob attack on Pierpont Morgan and Company and aims to guard banks against possible outrages. Officers elected include A. M. Price, H. M. Guenther, H. G. Kramer, and M. H. Drake. The group will reconvene in Dewitt in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Clinton’ County
A. M. Price
First National Bank of
Dewitt
H.M. Guenther
First Trust & Savings Bank of
Wheatland
H. G. Kramer
City Natives
Bank of
Ten Per Cent Drop in Income Taxes
The Internal Revenue Office in Dubuque estimates a ten percent drop in the number of wage earners paying income taxes in 1920 due to lower wages and fewer full time positions. Many taxpayers with small incomes pay promptly while higher brackets shift to installment plans with four payment dates. Farmers payers decline about ten percent though they remain more numerous than in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. McIntosh
Internal Revenue Office
Dubuque
Debating Semi Final Slated for Friday at Local High
Maquoketa High School hosts the Northwest district semi finals as the debating team meets Independence in the gym at 7 30 p m The same night Waverly and Charles City also contend at their sites with the winner to face Maquoketa for district title Alice Clark Helen Weber and Eugene Bowman will again debate the negative on the Shop Committee question The event comes as local Woodmen plan Washington Birthday celebration activities through the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Schoo
Northwesterm
Inna Debisting League
Waverly
Charles City
Isivbates
Northwestern
Metums
Momes
Waterloo
Norn Springs
Maquoketa
Monticedo
Alice Clark
Helen Weber
Eugene Bowman
Preston pioneer Mr. C. F. Stamp marks seventy years
Reachies Three Score and Ten celebrates the seventy year milestone of Mr. C. F. Stamp, an early Preston settler who arrived from Germany at age 20. The event at his home drew relatives and friends for a birthday supper and reminiscences of Preston’s frontier days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
New York
Iowa
Mt. Eiger Corner
Mr. Stamp
Forebears Sale Bill From Harrisburg Kentucky Auction
A 1550 sale notice copied from a farm journal lists a slave sale and farm assets to be auctioned near Harrisburg Kentucky. The bill notes a 25 year old Black man, multiple enslaved people, livestock, tools, wagons, whiskey and tobacco with sale set for September 26 at 10 30 a m cash terms. Names appearing include Cal H W Johnson Avet Crawford Clark Jor Cooley Gwher and Cahnan Dak from Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Erickson
Cahnan
Dak
Calef
Caleé
Mec
Digsouri
Harrisburg
Kentucky
H. W. Johnson
BM Crawford
Clark
Jor Cooley
Gwher
Clinton City Rejects Purchase of Waterworks System
A city vote in Clinton failed to buy the waterworks network with 4 100 against and 70 in favor. The outcome reflects growing public reluctance to municipalize utilities amid concerns over service quality under private ownership. Funeral of a friend in Chicago noted. Leona Pleiser and Miss Wilma Scholl visit Cedar Rapids. Hinrichsen family to visit Clinton relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Leona Pleiser
Wilma Scholl
Cedar Rapids
Frank Hinrichsen
C8. Smith
Mort Krer
Behalf of Europe's Starving Children Thanks County Donors
The note commends Jackson County for raising over eight thousand dollars toward relief for starving European children. It notes no large cities limited fundraising, hopes to exceed two dollars per person, and thanks subscriptions from Literary Digest denominational channels. It praises donations, free publicity, and entertainment value given in exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Jackson County
Noynan
Shi
America
Funeral services for G. M. Curtis Held in Clinton
Funeral for G. M. Curtis, former representative from Iowa’s Second District, was conducted Saturday afternoon at his Clinton home. Curtis, born April 1 1844 in New York, helped found Curtis Brothers tin company with branches in Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee Omaha Lincoln Oklahoma City and other cities. He died at 11 o'clock Wednesday night.
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Wea
M. Curtis
Clinton
Curtis
Congress
Iowa
Curtis Brothers Ant Company
Chicago
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Oviahs
Lincoln
Neb
Oklahoma City
Okla
New York State
Editor’s Mind Unburdened by Printing All News
A reflexive mock editorial note contemplates a paper printing every thought and rumor. Citizens arrested, campaigns and lawsuits teased, towns described in vivid scenes, yet the author hints at limits of a reporter’s knowledge and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Montague Singers to Open Lyceum Series Saturday Night
The Montague Light Opera Singers bring light opera with costumes and solos as the fourth act of the Lyceum course. The program is set for a Saturday evening performance, with proceeds aiding local cultural events. Also noted is the death of a former resident near Baldwin, Iowa, at Greer, Indiana, and a reference to Mrs. Frank Dyer of this city as a sibling.
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Montague Singers
Redpath Bureau
Montague Light Opera Singers
Lyceum
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Lavreles
Mire
Trabugee
Starving Baby
Margaret Clark
Durand, Ill
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Flt
Lovelee
B. A. A. Hayst
O. S. of Maple Leaf
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I. C. Simmons
Charles Hildebrand
Chas. Morse
Rock Island
Stephen Winchip
Carrie
Near Del‘mar
Glen Fats
Norman and
Lee Elsner
Anamosa
Ernest Elsner
VL Elsner
Wal Elsner
Businesz
Sesson
Tham
Totel
Sentinel
Clinton County
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Washington
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Howard
G. M. Curtis
Will Teepies
Baldwin Vicinity
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