Remains of Portia Waris Portia Jeanette Waris obituary
Portia Jeanette Waris Portia Davis May 7 1902 Maquoketa Iowa remembered by family and friends in a fond obituary. The piece notes her illness, care, and death last Sunday at 5 29 pm with services at the Congregational church and burial at Hope Cemetery. Her father Davis drowned in 1918 and she leaves two parents siblings and grandparents. Her funeral was held at the York home with Rev Kidder officiating.
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Portia Jeanette Waris
Bota
Maquoketa
Jak. Davis
Chirare
Starene
A. Parker
Portia
Miss Lison
Elgin
Bmbs
York
Dirvis
Tostnes
Barry Wirth
A. J. York
Dhrvis
Congregational Church
A. A
Pitern
Ja. Kidder
Inter Niews
Mr. Hope
Confiscated Liquor Distribution Ordered by Court
The court, upon hearing, distributed seized liquor to three hospitals in the city and Bellevue after county attorney Bly argued the legislature allows such action for medical purposes. Hospitals reported whisky damage before this ruling and were appreciative of the distribution under new provisions.
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Bly
Radeta
Moulton Shogpieulé
Bellevue
Fiu
President Wilson's Health Sparks Cabinet Uncertainty
Strewn with fragmented phrases the report notes President Wilson's illness has caused cabinet anxiety and prompted questions about a cabinet meeting. Dr Grayson and aides are cautious, aiming to keep him from strain as plans reportedly move to arrange a recuperative trip away from Washington.
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Wilson
Grayson
Dercum
Philadelphia
Washington
Aeer
Fire damages roof at residence in Second Ward
Fire crews were called to the home of Sir Drake in the Second Ward Wednesday afternoon about 1 40 o clock to a roof fire sparked by a chimney. Kelly Rutenbeck and Frank Keeney formed a bucket brigade and extinguished the blaze, with only minor damage requiring new shingles.
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Nre
Sir. Drake
Death claims relatives of Manning and Audubon families
Relative circles in Manning Town and Audubon mourn the death of Mrs. Albert Miller. Immediate family listed includes Mr and Mrs WH Witt, Mr and Mrs Geo Ser, Mr and Mrs Atenzo Scott, Ed Holtz and Fred Holtz of Manning, Miss Zelma Holtz of Audubon, with John Holts of June Bon noted as the parents of the deceased. They were notified early in the week.
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WH Witt
Geo. Ser
Atenzo Scott
Ed Holtz
Fred Holtz
Manning
Town
Zelma Holtz
Audubon
Albert Miller
John Holts
Une Bon
Widow tax exemption update from WRC headquarters
Mrs Will Lockwood, president of WG, received notice that soldiers widows are exempt from taxes up to 250 dollars instead of the previously announced 500. The report mentions a Maquoketa shopper, and a man named Wauga Of was wed.
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Will Lockwood
WRC
Marriage of Grace Jaynes and Albert Worster at Methodist Parsonage
Grace Jaynes and Albert Worster were married at the Methodist Parsonage with Pastor J J Kidder officiating. The couple plans to establish a home on a 200 acre farm near Bridgeport after March 1, following a wedding trip to Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Devonport. Grace is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jaynes. Albert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Worster, a World War veteran and farmer.
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Methodist Parsonage
Albert
Maestar
Grace
W. Jaynes
J.J. Kidder
Martin Worster
Thelma Jaynes
Serge
Charles James
Maquoketa
Chris Warster
Bridgeport
Fle
Georgia
Shiva
Togin
Acre
Erdom
Cedaar Rapids
Waterloo
Devonport
Town adverting and backing lift a town
To Make Sor Town Ale After all there are two key factors in building a good town. Persistent advertising only helps if backed by real goods and reliable delivery. The piece urges local merchants residents and public spirited leaders to stop inviting outsiders and to stop delays or excuses or the town will decay.
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Waite
Maquoketa
Obituary for Harold Bowling Dies at Age 9
Harold Bowling aged 9 dies after six months illness from diabetes at home two miles north of Buckeye. Born near Hurtsville June 19 1910 he was the beloved son of Frank and Mrs. Bowling and survived by three sisters Edith Mya Roth and Byron a brother Leone died in 1919. Funeral services were held February 18 at Buchner Chapel with burial by Buckham between.
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Biabetes
Marala Cecil Bowling
Frank Bowling
Bquokeln
Harold
Hurstiike Town
Schitd
Iittle
Zell
Survi
Edith
Mya
Roth
Byron
Leone
Buckham Beinterss
FL Ho Wilson
James Campbell Sant Consolinzi
Reve
Boomershine
Congregational church to host Rev Densmore next Sunday
Rev Glenn E Densmore of Cin stor will preach at the Congregational church next Sunday delivering faith in the morning and a sermon titled Wanted in Man in the evening. He will fill the pulpit both sessions as Mr Overmyer cannot be present in Maquoketa.
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Glenn. E. Densmore
Cinstor Willgeupy
Congregational Church
Man
Overmyur
Maquoketa
Densnor
Moraines Sind
Bellevue Nuptials Shine With Several Quick Regroupings
Local notices report multiple weddings around Bellevue in recent days. Alfred Diekman and Norah Sommer wed at Du sront amid warm congratulations. James Straitt and Blanche Caball joined at the Key City courthouse after elopement. Margaret Barbier and a groom linked at St. Joseph's Bellevue celebrating future happiness.
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Bellvue
Alfred Diekman
Norah Sommer
Bellevue
Dusront
James Straitt
Blanche Caball
St. Joseph’s
Margaret Barbier
Social events and hostess notices from local society page
Mrs John Campbell entertained friends at bridge Monday afternoon. Mrs Samuel Risell hosted in Cleb Saturday afternoon. O ELS holds reg meeting next Tuesday February 24 at 7 20. Lady trends enjoyed a Tuesday dinner and bridge. Chas Bowman hosted a five o clock lunch. Lady friends met Wednesday at bridge Wesner. Miss Clara Mab on hosted Sunday. Samuel Rutse ll entertained MLW R Club next Monday night. Ladies of the R Club met with Mrs Fred Gaines Tuesday. Luncheon served by the hostess followed by cards. At Wm Kirveol home on West Pistt St their daughter Helen hosted a dinner for young friends Tuesday at 8 o clock. Helen’s birthday celebrated with gifts for the young hostess.
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John Campbell
Bridge
Samuel Risell
Cleb
Chas. Bowman
Ehvrsdeay
Wesner
Clera Mabon
Samuel
MLW. R
Fred Gaines
Wm. Kirevoil
Wes Pistt
Helen
Hele
Justess
Seeds to Be Sown Fight Over Free Government Seeds Fails
Government seed distribution plan defeated in the House by 120 to 71 vote. The measure aimed to provide seeds at government expense, promising annual packages to gardeners who have long relied on Uncle Sam’s seed program.
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Uncle Sam
Baptist Church Notes
The church outlines next Sundays sermons The morning service will title The Ministry of Jesus and the evening will be Two Furia The Pastor heads to the Town Pastors meeting in Des Moines next week The Wednesday prayer meeting plans a program to boost evangelisation efforts Mrs S A Smith will lead with a committee urging each member to attend.
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Germany
Ministry of Jesus
Furia
Des Moines
S. A. Smith
Clark
Lem Sharp
Geo. Gibson
Mrx
Hiram Suthers
Callie Carter
Meinke Farm Sale Draws Big Crowd and High Prices
A large crowd attended Louis Meinke’s farm sale on Tuesday afternoon. The event quickly brought top prices for stock as bidders competed in a brisk auction conducted by the energetic auctioneer.
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Meinke
Paws
Bien
Louis Meinke
Auto Dealers Escaped Double Tax in Latest Ruling
A state ruling from Wall, a clerk in the county accounting department, directs that automobile dealers be valued as merchants. Assessments should use the average capital employed in the prior year or monthly averages, not the total cars in winter stock. New businesses are valued on January 1 inventory.
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Jlt
Wall
Tounty Accounting Department
State Auditor
Town,Motor Traded Bureau
Essessor
Maston
Obituary of Miss Robay Mandigo of Brownsville Iowa
Obituary notes Miss Robay Mandigo born 1857 in Brownsville Jefferson County New York, died at Cedar Rapids home of daughter Anna Crandall. She moved to Jackson County Iowa as a child with parents, married Orillo Webster in 1857, started life together, and raised a family of several children now living: John L Webster William S Webster Lenore Ralston Rhodes Anna Crandall Julia B James. Surviving sisters include Mrs Sarah Tots St Helena Mrs June Mulligan Therr. Describes strong character and religious devotion, with tribute to a long life of hard work and family devotion.
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Miss .Robay Mandigo
Brownsville
Jefferson County
N.Y
Anna Crindall
Cedar ‘Rapids
Jackson County
Iowa
Isk
Orillo Webster
John L. Webster
William 5. Webster
Lenore Ralston
Mr. Rhodes
Anna Crandall
Julia B. James
Sarah Tots
June Mulligan
St Helena
Minnie Walsworth
Therr
Former Resident Heavierson Dies in South Dakota
A local obituary notes Mrs Heavierson formerly lived in Dupree South Dakota and years ago near Nashville. She was sister to Dr Weal Scots and passed away nine years ago. The notice recalls the couple as worthy and mentions Mrs EL Truman of Water as distressed and in recovery.
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Severa
Dupree
Nashville
Heavierson
We AL
Advertising Advice on Newspapers and Merchants Strategy
A 4 May editorial stresses the importance of newspaper advertising for merchants, arguing persistent targeted ads outperforming casual approach. It cites a Devonshire merchant who favors out of town readers and urges steady, consistent campaigns reaching thousands of homes via columns and mail.
Father and Child Die Near DeWitt in Pneumonia Death
A six month old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Prank Connole near DeWitt died from precursors to pneumonia after a short illness. The child survived by both parents and two fathers, Fennethong Lloyd, and a large family including a mother, sisters, and brothers. The deceased was born near DeWitt and resided in the area with extended kin in Welton and DeWitt.
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Bernadine
Prank Connole
DeWitt
Fennethong Lloyd
Jota Conetole
Wind
Gensvieve Ryan
Welton
Elia Tastings
Clymenp and
Clareton
DaWitt
Child hurts jaw carrying pencil to school
A seven year old boy in Enu Disire Wisconsin was attempting to carry a lead pencil in his mouth on the way to school. He forced the pencil through his jaw and remains unable to remove it, the lead embedded under the lower jawbone as he walked home.
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Chile
Enu Disire
Wis
Strike called off for SOCKNY members amid union talks
The planned strike by SOCKNY members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Laborers set for last Tuesday was indefinitely postponed by international president Alien E. Barker. President Wilson had urged delaying action until after the forthcoming railway union conference in February. Bessie Joiner of Davenport Street visited friends on Wednesday.
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Sockny
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Alien E. Barker
Wilson
Railway Union
opm-i _ thee
Moher Death Reveals Startling Local Conditions
A damaged notice laments grim conditions in the city, noting destitution and charity relief efforts. It praises President Mina Miller and the Relief Society for coordinating aid and urges continued charitable cooperation to improve the home and assist those in need.
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Ghargbat
Mina’ Miller
Rank
Hemanta & Midst
Town Weekly Chronicle of Hopes and Humbles Pastimes
A reflective note on a hometown weekly paper as a companion for memory and daily life. It praises local news, events, church and college notices, personal items, and community ties, celebrating how print links friends, neighbors, and time through shared stories. The narrator cherishes continuity, local pride, and the paper’s role in daily life.
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Panier
Hamiah
Man Dies From Injuries After Fall Near Bellemie
Christian Gauth of Bellemie dies from injuries sustained Friday morning after falling on the sidewalk near the town shop. He was found collapsed on the Lutheran church steps and died at the parsonage. Funeral held Monday.
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Christian Gauth
Bellemie
Tras
Gytse
Antil
Insckyll
Funers
Brewers Return Vague Report From Midweek Meet
A terse, garbled item notes Brewers returned Wednesday with unclear remarks about Basler and Calis in Me region. No specific results or affiliations clearly stated.
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Berty NS
Brewers
Maitere
Basler
Calis
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