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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
4
The editorial argues for persisting with the Maquoketa municipal electric plant project despite prior opposition. It warns a new bond issue or letting funds idle could burden taxpayers, contending the plant could still succeed with proper execution and urging voters to support completing the project for the city’s best interests.
Governor Kendall appointed T Vedacksnn of siuscarme Monday as judge of the seventh judicial district. He succeeds M F Ponegan who resigned to practice law privately. Vedacksnn is a leading district attorney and former bench member with a strong record. He is a veteran of the Spanish American War and a musician, playing viola in the Tri City Symphony Orchestra.
Efferding and son Staxtey were summoned from Alpine to Pebuque after a Sunday morning blaze destroyed the Efferding flats, a seven-family building. The roof fire likely started from a defective flue, most losses covered by insurance, and authorities warn property owners to insure and inspect to prevent future fires.
United States Marshal E R Moore of Dubuque announced his resignation to take effect July 1, with a term running to August 1922. He will join his Miami based family after thirty years in Anamosa prior to 1914, praised for wartime service and cost reductions in office.
Watch fort her annual Automovie edition next week. We expect to outdo former efforts with a splendid range of cars handled by city dealers. Accessories and furnishing shops prepare to meet auto owners needs. Ladies and mens stores stock chic useful items. Merchants urged to advertise to boost Maqueketa and its community interests.
An undenominational Brotherhood Class meets at 9 o'clock every Sunday morning at the Baptist church. William Lynn serves as reader. Similar groups in other towns are praised for their good works, and all interested in city moral uplift are welcome to join.
Municipal office battles surge as candidates jockey for position ahead of the track book closing. Names being groomed for the front line are not yet officially announced but several entrants are anticipated.
Crude oil trades at $1.75 per barrel while forward price hints at gasoline cuts. Mid-continent refining capacity sits about half idle, signaling potential drop in gasoline costs as demand slows.
A revival sought to redeem individuals from sin toward righteousness and darkness toward light. If homes are happier and hearts holier, the community benefits. When wrongdoers straighten out and the idle find purpose, the whole locality feels the impact. Revival begins at the Baptist church Tuesday March 1.
The Jackson Sentinel has won the contract to print the High School Annual for the Class of 1921. The 100 page volume will feature engaging reading, half tone illustrations and cartoons, with strong advertiser interest from local merchants and professionals.
Des Moines cemeteries will not allow Sunday burials except for contagious diseases or soldiers’ remains. The action follows a petition by over forty ministers and about fifteen funeral directors who oppose Sunday funerals, and ministers had previously agreed to suspend officiating on Sundays.
A man and woman in Anamosa Tuesday evening claimed to be walking to Arizona for health reasons. The man spoke of applying for mayoral aid with a dubious tale, saying they walked from Milyay jer, clipping from Cascade, and were later seen along the military road toward Cerar Rap-1 oids.
Parker ships one of the biggest hogs from Jackson County, sent from Hurstville by Harvey Bailey of Emeline. The two year old Poland China, raised from Bailey stock, tipped the series at 940 pounds. Bailey netted $89.80 after a 3 cent deckage per pound. At wartime price of 20 dollars per hundred, the animal would have earned 175 dollars.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church holds its fourth mission study meeting next Sunday evening at Gait. The program begins on time with piano and orchestra leading the song service. The event emphasizes Christian foundations for missionary work in the Philippines.
Loyal Goddard purchases residence on South Niagara Street in Loyal Goddard of Anes acho, with his family returning to Maquakxea to settle. Purchase price 34,900 with possession March 2. Myatt family to move to their Wrights carters farm. Miss Hazel Barkley of St Donatus teaches at St Donatus and visited Jena with her parents at Fulton.
The celebrated quartet from the Redpath Bureau, famed for 12 years of hit performances, will present light opera scenes from The Red Mill The Mikado Robin Hood and A Japanese Romance at the Pastime Theatre Saturday evening February 19. The show starts at eight o'clock with tickets available at Staack and Lukiesh store.
The Northwestern District high school debating league semifinal features the local team vs Independence debaters in the school gym at 7:30. Independence presents Susan Caambell Milton Kushner and Alberta Laytas advocating the Shop Committee as a solution to industrial troubles. Maquobeta opponents are Alice Clark Eugene Bowm and Helen Weber.
Former teacher Miss Luedy Chapman married Mr. Frank Leinbaugh in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday February 9. The bride, well known in Maquoketa for years as a city teacher and supervisor of pixmanship, will reside at 2412 Fourth Ave. W. Cedar Rapids with her husband, a former Elwood box mail clerk.
John Bowman Staman died Wednesday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Fred Phelps in Delmar. His funeral will be held Saturday at Delmar Presbyterian Church with burial in Beloit. His widow and the family have requested quiet services.
A marriage took place at the Methodist parsonage with Rev B A Lang officiating. Fred B Alien of La Crosse and Miss Alice Fay Bienford of Cane ton were wed. The couple enjoyed fine weather and plan to return home around March first. Meanwhile, Miss Borap and James McDonald have ties to Mitchell and Borap. Mr Simpson visits his sister Mrs William Gibson in the city.
Miss Agnes Staack hosted the Kensington club and husbands on Thursday evening in a parlor converted to a depot. Guests bought tickets, mingled with traveling men, and enjoyed a dining car meal and a vaudeville act by the Cliquot Troupe. A telegram warned of a wreck delaying the Hongymann Special.
A young man from the eastern county appeared before Judge House on a charge of obstructing a railroad track after he and his brother placed bolts on the line near Green Island. The pair forgot the objects, no malice shown, and the case was dismissed after a reprimand and a defense by attorney W. L. Keck. The incident underscores the danger of placing objects on tracks and the severity of railroad obstruction offenses.
The Board of Nation MECTINE VL the LOUTLY Board of Iac ucation met at the County Superintendent’s office. Members included Mary Hancock L Little field Clarence Green John Kunzu Geo Zentner and Superintendent Stoddard. Absent F H Ahlers. They unanimously passed resolutions to allow tuition in High School to cover Normal Training High School if not offered locally and to support minimum County Superintendent salary of 2500 per year as proposed in H F No 421. The board adjourned.
The Peoples Oil Company will repeat the educational film The Story of Petroleum at Orpheart on Tuesday evening, March. A full house is expected as many missed the screening earlier. The company, with a large station and three 12 060 gallon tanks planning two more of 15 000 gallons each, relies on advertising. Officials like Mr. Whiting and staff Jim and Billy are praised. March 8 is highlighted.
The Board of Education met at the office of the County Superintendent. James Hickson of Otter's Creek Township near Zwingle brought a large wolf skin to the auditor's office and received a $10 bounty. The pelt measured 68 inches. F C Leitz of Spragueville was at the courthouse transacting business. County Treasurer Woods and deputies Day and Bailey were busy writing tax receipts. Attendee W H Palmer is still searching for a house. The County Clerk's office is dull as spring has not opened. Licenses on record include John Brehns to Minnie Hansen, Fred Allen to Alice Bickford, Leonard Edson to Mary Veelbell.
Mrs GN Smith reports the death of her sister Mrs Pred Lindorf on Tuesday February 15 in Rock Island after a period of illness marked by strokes of paralysis. She was formerly Miss Ella Book, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Bock, and lived in Nashville and Maquohota before her marriage. Funeral services to be held this afternoon in Rock Island.
Maquoketa Ice dealers have purchased an ice plant to be installed on West Platt street on the Wm Kirchoff property. The project is expected to cost about $15,000 and will provide residents with ample clean ice during hot summers in Maquoketa and vicinity.
Miss Mary Emma Veelpell and Leenand Edson married in a Reformed church ceremony conducted by Rev. DL FL Noomershine. The couple, both well respected, will reside five miles east of Maquoketa. City Federation to meet Feb 25 at 3:00 PM in the Lutea building basement.
The U K group held its regular meeting at City Hall on Wednesday February 9. A lively after business discussion followed the program. Dozens of new members were welcomed into the society which values Pure Living. A banquet closed the gathering, with plans to reconvene in about one month. a press correspondent reported.
The W and TL court at the Pastime Theatre presented Mary Pickford in Poor Little Rich Girl. Public patronage and a society donation raised the fund to 59.87 for the county fund to aid starving children of Europe.
A local fundraising drive in Jackson county reports preliminary totals near 1779.90 with several individual gifts and denominational channel receipts. The campaign closed February 15 and final remittance to headquarters is due Saturday morning with possible total reaching over 2000.
The Charlotte Record notes a worsening housing problem with rooms full and families unable to find lodging this year. Occupied homes and overcrowding persist as the town faces a shortage with no relief in sight. Community events include a patriotic program for George Washington's birthday and a housewarming at the American Legion hall. Attendance at the city hall lectures and services is encouraged.
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